Posts by Joel Priest

Part of Bayfield High School Boys’ Basketball’s nine-player Class of 2023, Silas Wilbourn stands proudly between father Lawrence and mother Rhonda inside BHS Gymnasium, after the Wolverines’ 50-42 win Thursday night, Jan. 19, over visiting Ignacio.

Thu Jan 26th, 2023

Senior Wilbourn recognized

Ignacio’s Eppie Quintana (20) looks to start a fast break after a defensive rebound Thursday, Jan. 19, against Bayfield inside BHS Gymnasium. Quintana totaled a team-high 11 points, but the Wolverines pulled out a 50-42 win in IML action.

Thu Jan 26th, 2023

’Cats almost stun Wolverines in Bayfield

Thu Jan 26th, 2023

Page meet pushes Bobcats’ envelope

Ignacio’s Alyssa Atencio (20) sees her chance to penetrate the paint during junior-varsity action Saturday, Jan. 7, versus Monte Vista inside IHS Gymnasium. Having trailed the Lady Pirates 13-9 after one quarter and 25-16 through two, the Lady ‘Cats clawed back into the contest during the third and fourth quarters before falling 42-36. In C-team play, however, IHS came out on the winning side, prevailing 25-20.

Fri Jan 13th, 2023

JV battle hard,but fall short

Thu Jan 12th, 2023

Two times tense

Ignacio’s Ambrose Valdez (22) pulls up for a jumper over Monte Vista’s Alejandro Felix during non-league play Saturday, Jan. 7

Thu Jan 12th, 2023

Bobcats begin ’23 losing by three

Thu Jan 12th, 2023

Wrestlers get back to work in Pagosa

Ignacio's Devante Montoya (11) gets away a shot contested by Mancos' Spencer Eschallier (10) during the second half of IHS' game Thursday, Dec. 15, at MHS.

Thu Dec 29th, 2022

Bobcats begin break bouncing Farmers

Ignacio's Marissa Olguin prepares to take contact from Mancos' Claire Goodwin (31) on a drive into the paint during the second half of IHS' game Thursday, Dec. 15, at MHS.

Thu Dec 29th, 2022

Lady ’Cats split last pre-holiday pair

Wed Dec 28th, 2022

Gallegos leads wrestlers in Walsenburg

Seen receiving instructions during a pause in action last season, Ignacio senior Faye Hackett is off to a perfect start in the 2022-23 season. With the Lady 'Cats having attended two meets to date, Hackett has two tourney titles to her name.

Fri Dec 16th, 2022

Hackett undefeated in first two meets

Ignacio's Harmony Reynolds (34) takes a hack from Del Norte's Aden Howell (11) while going up for a shot during the Lady Bobcats' home opener Saturday, Dec. 10, inside IHS Gymnasium. Helped by Reynolds' 15 points, IHS defeated the Lady Tigers 43-30.

Fri Dec 16th, 2022

IHS girls stymie SoPeaks powers

Ignacio's Eppie Quintana plants a hard pivot foot while losing Del Norte's Tyler Gallegos behind a Devante Montoya (11) screen Saturday, Dec. 10, inside IHS Gymnasium. Quintana scored 16 points in the Bobcats' 40-20 win.

Fri Dec 16th, 2022

’Cats down Tigers in home opener

Seen between parents Melanie and J.D., Ignacio Volleyball’s Laci Brunson is presented to fans filling IHS Gymnasium prior to Senior Night action against Dolores. Most recently, Brunson played in the 2022 Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports All-State Games’ Class 2A showcase match Sunday, November 20, at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, Colo. Coaching her and the nine-player 2A-Blue team were Lorrie Mahoney of San Juan Basin League rival Telluride, plus former THS standout Emily McNamee (née Langley). “That was great,” Mahoney said. “I’d never met Laci – obviously coached against her – but she was a great setter.” Brunson’s teammates also included THS’ Emma Righetti, Meeker’s Emma Luce, Hotchkiss North Fork’s Payton Carver, Sanford’s Alyssa Edgar, Edwards Vail Christian’s Grace Engleby, Kremmling West Grand’s Sage Lechman, plus Fowler’s Olivia Romero and Kiara Sharp.

Fri Dec 2nd, 2022

All-State elation

Ignacio's Harmony Reynolds lines up a shot against Telluride during San Juan Basin League action last season inside IHS Gymnasium. Now a senior, Reynolds will be a key contributor for the Lady Bobcats in the 2022-23 season as IHS returns to the Class 3A ranks in the Intermountain League.

Thu Dec 1st, 2022

Lady ’Cats ready for Class 3A return