Posts by Joel Priest

Fri Jun 5th, 2020

CHSAA sees ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’

Fri Jun 5th, 2020

Highlights of CHSAA Legislative Council meeting

Then-sophomore Morgan Herrera practices free-throw shooting prior to Ignacio’s 2018 CHSAA Class 2A State Championships game versus Yuma inside the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. Herrera was a four-year varsity cager in both Colorado (Ignacio, 2016-18) and Washington (La Conner, 2018-20), and despite being known as a basketball and volleyball player will be continuing her student-athlete days as a track-and-field athlete at the University of Washington.

Fri May 22nd, 2020

PAC-12 Pact: Herrera chooses Div. I Washington

Seated Friday, May 1, at her home in Durango while following COVID-19 safety guidelines, current DHS senior Aliyana White, who attended Ignacio High her freshman and sophomore years (she first displayed her shot- and discus-throwing talents during the latter), signs via cell phone her Adams State University Track & Field commitment documents.

Fri May 8th, 2020

Ex-IHS thrower White commits to Adams State

Ignacio High School Track & Field sprinters prepare to burst out of the starting blocks during a 2019 practice. Tuesday morning, April 21, CHSAA chose to officially cancel Spring 2020 sports, erasing any last hopes the Bobcat thinclads had of a shortened season.

Fri Apr 24th, 2020

CHSAA pulls the plug; Bobcat bosses react

Seen dribbling forward during road action last season at Ridgway, Brianna Henderson (10) is presently one of numerous Lady Bobcat seniors who were waiting on CHSAA’s decision on whether or not they’ll be able to play at all this spring due to lingering coronavirus concerns.

Fri Apr 24th, 2020

Short season vaguely possible for Lady ’Cats

Beaming after being announced during pre-game Senior Day (Feb. 15) introductions, Ignacio senior Makayla Howell would go on to make a third trip to the CHSAA Class 2A Girls’ Basketball State Championships in March and ultimately be named both First Team All-SJBL as well as SJBL Girls’ Player-of-the-Year.

Fri Apr 10th, 2020

Howell, Nanaeto IHS girls’ top postseason picks

Ignacio junior Triston Thompson (11) attempts to tear a rebound away from 2A Del Norte junior Logan Cestone (2) during non-league action this season inside IHS Gymnasium. Thompson was recently named Second Team All-SJBL for his contributions to the State-qualifying ’Cats.

Fri Apr 10th, 2020

Three ’Cats collect All-League recognition

Fri Apr 10th, 2020

IHS alumna Gomez honored for sportsmanship

Colorado High School Activities Association Assistant Commissioner Justin Saylor commences removing event-specific chair-back covers late Thursday night, March 12, inside the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, following CHSAA’s decision to terminate the State Basketball Championships – not just in Class 2A, but all classifications – due to precautions taken against the spread of/exposure to the global coronavirus outbreak.

Sat Mar 28th, 2020

Prep sports paused until at least mid-April

With practically no crowd behind them – due to restricted entry policies enacted in hopes of preventing possible COVID-19 exposure – the Ignacio Lady Bobcats listen to senior captain Makayla Howell’s final pre-game pump-up phrases prior to playing Holyoke in the Class 2A State Championships’ ‘Great Eight’ round Thursday night, March 12, inside the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo.

Sat Mar 28th, 2020

IHS girls denied chance to earn State win

Inclusion in the Bobcat boys’ starting lineup seemed a hair-raising experience for hungry junior Triston Thompson (11) prior to IHS’ Class 2A State Championships ‘Great Eight’ game versus Ault Highland inside the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo. Thursday, March 12.

Sat Mar 28th, 2020

Curtailed by COVID: Boys’ season cut short

Ignacio Middle School wrestler Ambrose Valdez, competing at a listed 144 pounds, glances up in hopes of hearing the referee call a pin during his bout against Pagosa Springs’ Chance Hart during the Bobcats’ March 3 home triangular, which also welcomed Durango’s Miller Middle School. Valdez’s stick became official 1:22 into the second of three 1:30-length periods, but the Pirates would best IMS by an unofficial 54-26 count after 15 total bouts. Following a trip to the 3/7 PSMS Invitational, the ’Cats were to host another tri on March 10 (results unavailable at press time), then attack the Cortez-hosted league championships on the 14th.

Fri Mar 13th, 2020

IMS host wrestling triangle

Ignacio junior Ebonee Gomez (23) looks to drive around Sargent’s Jozlynn Moreno and penetrate the three-point perimeter during 2A-Region VIII Tournament semifinals action Friday, March 6, inside IHS Gymnasium.

Fri Mar 13th, 2020

Lady ’Cats roaring into Loveland, Great 8 Girls on 15-game tear after regional wins

Ignacio sophomore Gabe Tucson (3) looks to pass up the sideline and away from Mancos’ Christian Cova (15) during the 2A-Region IV Tournament championship Saturday, March 7, inside MHS Gymnasium.

Fri Mar 13th, 2020

Boys Loveland-bound after thriller in Mancos IHS shocks regional-hosting Jays, 58-48