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Ignacio’s Ebonee Gomez (23) puts on a proper game face prior to second-half play inside IHS Gymnasium during the 2019-20 season. Now a senior, as were Elizabeth Valdez, Bella Pena and Makayla Howell (all visible at rear) last winter, she’ll be one of the Lady Bobcats’ primary leaders ... if and when the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season tips off. The season was delayed for a second time as of Dec. 6.

Fri Dec 18th, 2020

State’s COVID stance benches Lady ’Cats … again

Then-sophomore Morgan Herrera practices free-throw shooting prior to Ignacio’s 2018 CHSAA Class 2A State Championships game versus Yuma inside the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. Herrera was a four-year varsity cager in both Colorado (Ignacio, 2016-18) and Washington (La Conner, 2018-20), and despite being known as a basketball and volleyball player will be continuing her student-athlete days as a track-and-field athlete at the University of Washington.

Fri May 22nd, 2020

PAC-12 Pact: Herrera chooses Div. I Washington

Beaming after being announced during pre-game Senior Day (Feb. 15) introductions, Ignacio senior Makayla Howell would go on to make a third trip to the CHSAA Class 2A Girls’ Basketball State Championships in March and ultimately be named both First Team All-SJBL as well as SJBL Girls’ Player-of-the-Year.

Fri Apr 10th, 2020

Howell, Nanaeto IHS girls’ top postseason picks

Ignacio junior Triston Thompson (11) attempts to tear a rebound away from 2A Del Norte junior Logan Cestone (2) during non-league action this season inside IHS Gymnasium. Thompson was recently named Second Team All-SJBL for his contributions to the State-qualifying ’Cats.

Fri Apr 10th, 2020

Three ’Cats collect All-League recognition

Fri Apr 10th, 2020

IHS alumna Gomez honored for sportsmanship

With practically no crowd behind them – due to restricted entry policies enacted in hopes of preventing possible COVID-19 exposure – the Ignacio Lady Bobcats listen to senior captain Makayla Howell’s final pre-game pump-up phrases prior to playing Holyoke in the Class 2A State Championships’ ‘Great Eight’ round Thursday night, March 12, inside the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo.

Sat Mar 28th, 2020

IHS girls denied chance to earn State win

Inclusion in the Bobcat boys’ starting lineup seemed a hair-raising experience for hungry junior Triston Thompson (11) prior to IHS’ Class 2A State Championships ‘Great Eight’ game versus Ault Highland inside the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo. Thursday, March 12.

Sat Mar 28th, 2020

Curtailed by COVID: Boys’ season cut short

Thunder Windy Boy fakes a dribble to his left then runs the ball to make a layup for the ‘Sixers’ against player 31.

Fri Mar 13th, 2020

Cross-court action

Ignacio junior Ebonee Gomez (23) looks to drive around Sargent’s Jozlynn Moreno and penetrate the three-point perimeter during 2A-Region VIII Tournament semifinals action Friday, March 6, inside IHS Gymnasium.

Fri Mar 13th, 2020

Lady ’Cats roaring into Loveland, Great 8 Girls on 15-game tear after regional wins

Ignacio sophomore Gabe Tucson (3) looks to pass up the sideline and away from Mancos’ Christian Cova (15) during the 2A-Region IV Tournament championship Saturday, March 7, inside MHS Gymnasium.

Fri Mar 13th, 2020

Boys Loveland-bound after thriller in Mancos IHS shocks regional-hosting Jays, 58-48

Ignacio Lady Bobcat’s coach, Justa Whitt leans out the side of the bus with her team as they leave the Ignacio High School to make their way to the Colorado State tournament on Wednesday, March 12.

Fri Mar 13th, 2020

State send off for Ignacio athletes

At halftime of the Ignacio High School boys’ Feb. 15 varsity basketball game versus Ouray, the school’s SnowComing 2020 Winter Royalty was announced and presented to all inside IHS Gymnasium. Senior Bird Red (23) was named King and, flanked at left by her uncle Tim Ryder, senior Helaina Taylor a beaming Queen.

Fri Feb 28th, 2020

Crowning glory

Ignacio’s Avaleena Nanaeto (35) reels in a rebound over Mancos’ Kasey Wallace during SJBL action Tuesday, Feb. 18, at MHS.

Fri Feb 28th, 2020

Lady ’Cats again trump top-level talent

Ignacio’s Triston Thompson (11) tries driving around Mancos’ Connor Showalter (24) and into the lane during SJBL action Tuesday, Feb. 18, at MHS.

Fri Feb 28th, 2020

Tucson’s seven treys boost ’Cats in Blanca

Ignacio’s Makayla Howell (1) hoists up a hook shot during 2A/1A San Juan Basin League battle with Nucla Saturday, Feb. 1, inside SunUte Community Center.

Fri Feb 14th, 2020

Lady ’Cats cruising along in league play

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