Posts by Joel Priest

Ignacio’s Lexy Young (8) runs alongside Dolores’ Akira Edwards during Heat No. 4 of the girls’ 200-meter dash at the May 22, 2021, Pine River Invitational inside Bayfield’s Wolverine Country Stadium. Young would place seventh overall in 30.70 seconds; included in the same heat, Montezuma-Cortez's Avery Wright won the event in 28.44.

Fri Jun 4th, 2021

Thinclads put forth best effort at the PRI

Ignacio’s Alexis Ortiz (2) races a Ridgway player for possession during 2A Southwestern League action this past Thursday, May 27, at IHS Field.

Fri Jun 4th, 2021

Lady Bobcats up for finishing at all costs

Ignacio’s Phillip Quintana (9) comes up short in a bid to swipe third base against Hotchkiss during the sixth inning of the Bobcats’ second game with the Bulldogs on Saturday, May 29, at IHS Field. HHS pulled off a 14-4, 13-3 sweep.

Fri Jun 4th, 2021

No. 4 Hotchkiss sweeps ’Cats 14-4, 13-3

Ignacio’s Lawrence Toledo (20) speeds past Meeker catcher Peter Hanks, completing an inside-the-park home run during Game 1 of the Bobcats’ two-game sweep of the visiting Cowboys on Saturday, May 8.

Thu May 20th, 2021

Endurance Test : IHS beats Meeker in 11

Ignacio’s Darlyn Lechuga-Mendoza (10) glances on the fly for an open teammate to whom she can pass, while effectively fending off Center’s Jaelin Padilla (11) during 2A Southwestern League action Saturday, May 15, at IHS Field.

Thu May 20th, 2021

Late stall vs. Center scuttles Lady ’Cats

Thu May 20th, 2021

High Altitude Challenge tests IHS tracksters Barnes, Young lead ’Cats in Alamosa

Ignacio’s Jace Carmenoros (5) lines an opposite-field, sixth-inning RBI-single to right during Game 2 of the Bobcats’ May 15 home doubleheader versus Cedaredge.

Thu May 20th, 2021

Bobcats prove problematic to No. 5 Bruins

Ignacio’s Lexy Young (8) blocks Ridgway’s Emily Medina (10) during season-ending road action Saturday afternoon, April 24. The Volleycats’ Spring 2021 campaign concluded with a 21-25, 26-28, 25-21, 15-25 loss to the Lady Demons.

Fri May 7th, 2021

Volleycats take one of final week’s three

Ignacio freshman Solymar Cosio (18) alertly spikes away from Ridgway’s Morgan Clark (4) during season-ending, junior-varsity SJBL road action Saturday afternoon, April 24. Finding opposition three times during the Spring 2021 campaign’s closing week, the JV ’Cats wrapped up work going 3-for-3. First came a 25-19, 25-20 home win on the 20th over Dolores, followed by a 19-25, 25-20, 15-11 triumph on the 22nd at Mancos, and lastly a 25-15, 25-22 victory at Ridgeway High School.

Fri May 7th, 2021

JV and C-Teams end season

Ignacio High School alumni, Dustin Sanchez, a student-athlete at Garden City Community College bull rider in Garden City, Kan.

Fri Apr 23rd, 2021

Former ’Cat claims college rodeo victory, IHS grad Sanchez wins in Weatherford, Okla.

Ignacio senior Marisa Carmenoros (5) enjoys a joke with sophomore Harmony Reynolds (12) during a pause in varsity play inside IHS Gymnasium. Carmenoros has been a varsity regular during her Volleycat career.

Fri Apr 23rd, 2021

Volleycats’ season rapidly winding down, IHS hoping to close with winning record

Ignacio sophomore Harmony Reynolds (12) leaps for a kill over Telluride’s Emma Righetti (4) during SJBL action Saturday, April 3, inside IHS Gymnasium. Reynolds played well in place of injured soph Trinity Strohl, lost to an ankle injury during the teams’ 3/27 clash inside THS’ MinerDome.

Fri Apr 9th, 2021

Upper-tier foes pressure Volleycats at home

Ignacio’s Avaleena Nanaeto fires a mid-air pass over two Mancos players during action inside IHS Gymnasium. Nanaeto was recently named Second Team All-SJBL.

Fri Apr 9th, 2021

Lady ’Cats earn First Team All-League

Ignacio’s Gabe Tucson (3) cleverly blocks a Dolores shot from behind during road action inside DHS Gymnasium. Tucson was recently named First Team All-SJBL.

Fri Apr 9th, 2021

IHS’ Finn, Tucson anchor All-SJBL roster

Ignacio’s Lexy Young (8) receives a difficult Pagosa Springs serve during non-league, season-opening action Friday, March 19, inside IHS Gymnasium.

Fri Mar 26th, 2021

Spikers book first win under Seibel