Posts by Joel Priest (page 2)

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

Ignacio juniors Cruz Martinez (left) and Elliott Hendren express excitement after a scoring drive during action at IHS Field in the 2022 season. Hendren recently received First Team All-Southern Peaks Conference honors; Martinez earned Honorable Mention All-SPC.

Thu Dec 1st, 2022

’Cats named All-Conference in football

Ignacio's Eppie Quintana (20) powers up to the hoop against Sargent during last season's Mountain Top Classic, hosted by La Jara-based Centauri. Now a senior, Quintana's varsity experience will prove invaluable this winter – which, for the Bobcats, will begin with a return to the three-day MTC.

Thu Dec 1st, 2022

Remember us? ’Cats rejoining 3A ranks

Ignacio's Laci Brunson (2) bump-sets an attack against Leadville-based Lake County during 2A-Region VI action Friday, Nov. 4, in Edwards at tourney-hosting Vail Christian.

Thu Nov 17th, 2022

IHS Volleyball’s season ends at regionals

Ignacio senior Harmony Reynolds receives a hug from head coach Shasta Pontine during Senior/Parent Night introductions Tuesday, Oct. 25, inside IHS Gymnasium. The match versus Dolores was the Volleycat seniors' last home league match, and IHS prevailed 3 games to 0.

Fri Nov 4th, 2022

Volleycats returning to the postseason

Active-roster seniors John Riepel (4), Zane Ross (52) and Lane Johnson (7), plus team manager Zane Olguin (as well as part-time manager Harmony Reynolds, not pictured) were all honored before kickoff Friday, Oct. 28, versus Del Norte. The Bobcats would defeat the Tigers 26-6.

Fri Nov 4th, 2022

Bobcats take down Tigers in finale, 26-6

Ignacio senior Eppie Quintana (116) was IHS' sole qualifier for the 2022 CHSAA Cross-Country State Championships, held Saturday, Oct. 29, at Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. A two-time State qualifier, he clocked a time of 18 minutes, 36.3 seconds in the Class 2A Boys' race and placed 53rd.

Fri Nov 4th, 2022

Ignacio’s Quintana 53rd at State XC