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Seen sharing a laugh with teammates in Greeley prior to CHSAA Class 3A State Tournament action against Eaton, Montezuma-Cortez’s Miles Frost was plenty happy about the Panthers’ performance (M-CHS finished 22-6 overall) in 2023.

Even more recently, however, the now-senior was elated to learn he’d been selected to take part in the 2nd Annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase, June 23-25, in Atlanta, Ga. Frost, of Southern Ute and Diné (Navajo) heritage, and 49 other players will go through an intensive skills-oriented workout session overseen by multiple former Major League Baseball veterans, and also compete in a head-to-head game (25 players per team) inside the Atlanta Braves’ Truist Park with college and professional scouts in attendance.

“When I first got told, I was pretty excited,” Frost said via phone Monday morning, June 12. “It’s just a big accomplishment and I’m glad I get to represent my culture and my town, you know? But second, it’ll be good to get instruction and work out stuff with MLB players, people that know about ... that level. It’s just really exciting and I’m glad I get to go ... on this trip.”

Fri Jun 16th, 2023

Frost to play all-star showcase

Ignacio Baseball head coach Duke Baker was recently named the 2A/1A San Juan Basin League's Coach-of-the-Year. The Bobcat varsity has posted a 29-17 overall record – including an 8-4 mark in SJBL play with two league titles – during his first two seasons at the helm.

Fri Jun 16th, 2023

Duke finally gets his due

The Ignacio Bobcats, varsity plus available JV players, pose following IHS' two-game sweep of non-league Sargent on April 29. It was the last home action of the 2023 season for Ignacio's varsity, which ended up 14-9 overall after a 14-9 loss to Wray in the 2A-Region I Tournament held out in Limon.

Fri Jun 2nd, 2023

Regional loss ends IHS’ 2023 early

Ignacio's Phillip Quintana rises after sliding safely into home plate, beating an off-line throw to Pagosa Springs catcher Hunter Pouyer (4) during non-league play Thursday, May 11, at PSHS. The Bobcats lost to the 3A Pirates but ended the regular season winning twice on the 13th at 2A Custer County.

Fri May 19th, 2023

SUPER SPECIES: Bobcats sweep Bobcats

Ignacio’s Ambrose Valdez (12) dives past Sargent catcher Wyatt Cross to score a run during Game 1 of the Bobcats’ home doubleheader Saturday, April 29. IHS swept SHS 10-0, 10-0 on Senior/Parent Appreciation Day.

Tue May 9th, 2023

PULLING RANK: ’Cats crush Sargent

Ignacio Baseball’s seniors stand with family prior to doubleheader action Saturday, April 29, versus Sargent at IHS Field. Players from left are Eppie Quintana, Zane Olguin, Dylan McCaw and Lane Johnson. All would contribute offensively and/or defensively to the Bobcats’ 10-0, 10-0 sweep of the Farmers.

Tue May 9th, 2023

Bobcats Parent Recognition

Ivan Watts of the Ignacio Piranhas delivers a pitch during 10U play in their first game of the 2023 Ignacio youth baseball season, Saturday, April 22. The Piranhas defeated the Lions 4-1 in their season opener.

Thu May 4th, 2023

Youth baseball season debuts

As Nucla shortstop P.J. Hulst (4) awaits the throw, Ignacio's Elliott Hendren (26) steals second base during the Bobcats' 11-1 rout of the Mustangs Friday afternoon, April 14, at IHS Field.

Fri Apr 21st, 2023

Bobcats bomb Burros, 20-1 and 20-0

Thu Apr 6th, 2023

Bobcats lose tight pair in Del Norte

Kept honest by Dove Creek's Taber DeJane (33), Ignacio freshman Sonny Flores leads off second base during season-opening action Thursday, March 16, at IHS Field. The Bobcats routed the Bulldogs, 14-4 and 10-0.

Fri Mar 24th, 2023

’Cats clobber ’Dogs, 14-4 and 10-0

Ignacio Spartans: Coaches L to R – Ray Sanchez, Olin Goodtracks, Nick Sanchez, Orion Watts, and DJ Pacheco. Team L to R – Top Row – Landyn Bravo, Wes Nossaman, Christian Cosio, Osias Goodtracks, and Orion Watts Jr. Bottom Row – Tommy Seibel, Mirra Bourriague, Abel Redman, and Frankie Tarrant (Not Pictured: Tristyn Price).

Fri Jul 1st, 2022

Ignacio claims champ rings!

Ignacio's Jacob Gallegos enjoys a pregame laugh prior to action at IHS Field. Already named the 2A/1A San Juan Basin League's Player-of-the-Year, the sophomore shortstop/pitcher most recently was named Honorable Mention All-2A.

Fri Jul 1st, 2022

IHS infielder scores statewide salute

Ignacio shortstop Jacob Gallegos (12) accepts congratulations from Evergreen Clear Creek's Jett Baker (18) after the Bobcats eliminated the Golddiggers from the postseason, in the 2A-Region VIII Tournament semifinals up at Wiggins H.S. Gallegos was recently named not only First Team All-SJBL, but SJBL Player-of-the-Year after his fielding and hitting (plus pitching in a pinch) helped the Bobcats improve from 5-9-1 overall in 2021 to 15-8 in 2022.

Thu Jun 16th, 2022

Gallegos named SJBL Player-of-the-Year

Sun Jun 5th, 2022

Dreams dashed as ’Cats fall in regional finale

Ignacio's Elliott Hendren (26) beats a short-hopped throw to Center third baseman Rico Garcia (4) during non-league action Saturday, May 14, at IHS Field. The Bobcats would rout the Vikings 24-0 in three innings, then win the second game by forfeit due to CHS incurring multiple injuries; Garcia's dislocated right ring finger being one.

Fri May 20th, 2022

IHS Baseball squashes Center, 24-0