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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

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

Ignacio’s Avaleena Nanaeto (35) gains speed on a drive into the lane as Kirtland, N.M., Central’s Tatelyn Manheimer (22) can only watch during the Dec. 13 clash inside IHS Gymnasium.

Fri Dec 20th, 2019

‘Physical’ education: IHS loses rumble with Kirtland

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

Jowadin Corona goes up for the jump shot at the Tri-Ute Games July 16-19 in Fort Duchesne, Utah.

Fri Aug 2nd, 2019

Tri-Ute Games: Basketball

Sinaav Larry shows off his skills while attending the One10 Basketball Camp on Wednesday, June 26 at Sun Ute Community Center. One10 helps youth athletes develop skills with professional coaches from across the country.

Tue Jul 2nd, 2019

Athletes give One10

Eppie Quintana dribbles up the court, past an opponent, as Willie Fuller (3) looks for the pass. Ignacio’s only basketball team played in the Mid-American Youth Basketball tournament Saturday, March 23 in the SunUte Community Center. The Ignacio boys split two games, losing to the Montezuma Storm and beating the Bayfield Wolverines, then redeeming themselves against the Storm to take third place in the tourney.

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

MAYB comes to SunUte

Young Jania Jackson and her Southern Ute Police Department teammates hoist high the Guns ’N’ Hoses Basketball Challenge trophy after SUPD, with help from players repping the Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, defeated Los Pinos Fire District 41-24 – LPFD had won the previous two clashes – in the 2019 edition Wednesday night, March 20, inside IHS Gymnasium.

Fri Mar 29th, 2019

MAYB Comes to SunUte

Ignacio's Avaleena Nanaeto comes away with a steal in traffic against Rangely during the 2A-Region VIII Tournament's first semifinal, March 1 inside IHS Gymnasium.

Thu Mar 14th, 2019

Lady Bobcats’ season ends in OT against Wray Girls fall four points short of seeing State

Ignacio’s Makayla Howell (1) leaps against Wray’s Morgan Smith for the jump ball beginning the 2A-Region VIII Tournament championship Saturday, March 2, inside IHS Gymnasium. Howell was recently named First Team All-SJBL for her all-around efforts this season.

Thu Mar 14th, 2019

Two Lady ’Cats earn First Team All-League Ignacio also lands two on Second Team

Holding the first-place plaque, Ignacio senior Kiana Valdez (2) bids fans adieu after the Lady Bobcats defeated Dolores 57-23 to win the 2A-District 3 Tournament Sunday afternoon, Feb. 24, inside 4A Durango’s DemonDome.

Fri Mar 1st, 2019

Lady ’Cats undisputed in District 3 tourney Girls claim title, will next host 2A-Region VIII

Nuggets, Jania Jackson goes up hard for the shot against the Celtics players in youth basketball action, Saturday, Feb. 23 on the SunUte court. The SunUte Youth Basketball League concludes its 2019 regular season next weekend, Saturday, March 2 with the league tournament to be played Saturday, March 9 at SunUte.

Wed Feb 27th, 2019

Girl power on the courts