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To the horror of Bayfield head coach Klint Chandler, right, Ignacio’s Ocean Hunter (32) bulls-eyes a three-pointer over Hunter Bayles (10) inside Montezuma-Cortez H.S. Gymnasium Friday, Jan. 10.

Thu Jan 16th, 2020

Fouls, late drought cripple ’Cats in Cortez

Ignacio’s Ebonee Gomez (23) leans around Dove Creek’s Grace Hatfield (3) for a look at the basket during road action Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Lady ’Cats earned a 67-41 win in 2A/1A San Juan Basin League play.

Thu Jan 16th, 2020

Alamosa girls escape IHS with 44-40 win

Ignacio heavyweight Randy Herrera, left, attempts to use his size as resistance against Bayfield’s John Foutz (up a weight from his regular 220 pounds) during the Jan. 4, 2020, ‘Riverside Rumble’ – formerly known as the La Plata County Duals; hosted this season by BHS.

Thu Jan 16th, 2020

Heavyweight Herrera second in Pagosa Springs

Seen last year as a freshman for Denver-based Johnson & Wales University, Ignacio graduate and current JWU sophomore Avionne Gomez recently posted a new collegiate-best 32 points during a December win down in Louisiana.

Thu Jan 16th, 2020

Gomez pushing pace on points at JWU

Ignacio’s Ebonee Gomez tries tapping a mid-air pass between Cedaredge’s Makayla Kehmeier (10) and Aspen Furubotten (25) and to a teammate during road action Saturday, Dec. 21.

Fri Jan 3rd, 2020

Lady ’Cats seeking to develop knockout power

Ignacio’s Ocean Hunter (32) angles himself for an attempted scoop-shot around Cedaredge’s Conner Brooks (11) during road action Saturday, Dec. 21.

Fri Jan 3rd, 2020

20-20: IHS’ focus unified entering New Year

The Ignacio boys celebrate their first-place, 2-for-2 showing at the season-opening Dec. 6-7 Limon Invitational.

Fri Dec 20th, 2019

Bobcat boys looking for 4-0 start to season

Ignacio’s Dante Sandman is presented as the winner over Blanding, Utah, San Juan’s Eoin Kaer at the Dec. 14 Dove Creek ‘Dawg Fight.’ New to the Bobcats this winter, Sandman finished in second place at 132 pounds.

Fri Dec 20th, 2019

Grapplers earn top-5 result

Ignacio’s Joe Garcia (23) was glad to be back on the gridiron in 2019, and apparently so were young backers like this. Garcia was named Co-MVP of the team, plus First Team All-Conference.

Fri Dec 20th, 2019

Garcia, Jackson named IHS Football’s MVPs

Ignacio senior Makayla Howell (7) celebrates a point at Ridgway with freshman Grace Gonzales (10) during the 2019 season. Praised for such leadership, Howell was named First Team All-League and was also on the Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports All-State Games voting ballot.

Fri Dec 6th, 2019

Howell leads IHS’ All-League v-ball selections

Fri Dec 6th, 2019

Ignacio earns ‘Safe Sports School’ salute

Ignacio guards Charlize Valdez (12) and Ebonee Gomez (23) defend against Dolores during district-tournament play in Durango last season.

Fri Dec 6th, 2019

Loaded Lady ’Cats expecting an extended season

Ignacio guard Triston Thompson (11) attempts a mid-air pass against Ordway-based Crowley County at last season’s Limon Invitational. The Bobcats will again begin play at the event, scheduled this year for Dec. 6-7.

Fri Dec 6th, 2019

Bobcat boys starting off No. 10 in Class 2A Cagers to get underway at Limon Invitational

Ignacio senior Makayla Howell (7) stuffs the shot of Ault Highland’s Sierra Staab (8) during 2A-Region VII Tournament play Friday, Nov. 8, in Kremmling, Colo. at West Grand High School.

Fri Nov 22nd, 2019

Stopped Short: Ignacio’s season ends at regionals Denver-minded ’Cats out after losses in Kremmling

Ignacio junior Charlize Valdez (117) leads a pack of competitors during the last mile of the CHSAA State Championships’ Class 2A girls’ feature Saturday morning, October 26, with the route centered about Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. Making her State debut, Valdez placed 26th out of 122 entrants with her time of 22 minutes, 11.7 seconds.

Fri Nov 8th, 2019

Leading the packs at XC State

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