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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

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 freshman Harmony Reynolds (4) passes a ball to the front row against Nucla during junior-varsity play Saturday, Oct. 5, inside IHS Gymnasium. The JV ’Cats followed up the C-team’s 32-30, 25-17 win with a 25-21, 25-14 victory.

Fri Oct 11th, 2019

Up and coming Volleycats

Ignacio sophomore Lexy Young (6) smashes a kill over Nucla’s Keelee Redd (4) Saturday, Oct. 5, inside IHS Gymnasium. Young’s recent return from an early-season injury gives the Volleycats yet another attacking option.

Thu Oct 10th, 2019

Volleycats make a quick meal of Mustangs

Ignacio’s Charlize Valdez (3) times a block perfectly on Telluride’s Danika Petit (14) during San Juan Basin League action Saturday, Sept. 21, inside IHS Gymnasium.

Thu Sep 26th, 2019

Spikers suffer second five-game SJBL stunner

Ignacio’s Marisa Carmenoros (5) jump-sets an attack during the Volleycats’ Sept. 5 road win at Ridgway.

Thu Sep 12th, 2019

Road victory vaults Volleycats into 2A’s top ten Ignacio making voters recognize undefeated start

Ignacio freshman Grace Gonzales, right, puts up a block with senior Makayla Howell against Mancos during the recent Pirate Four Corners Scrimmages hosted by Pagosa Springs High School.

Fri Aug 30th, 2019

Release the Beasts: Hungry V’cats to begin play

Pictured left to right: Alexis Pontine, Marisa Carmenoros, Makayla Howell, Grace Gonzales, Lexy Young, Charlize Valdez, Lacy Brunson. Sitting: Ebony Gomez. 

Fri Aug 30th, 2019

Volleycats off to great start

“Empire Spikes Back” out of Dulce New Mexico, and captain of the team; Tamela Tafoya took first place in the tourney. The co-ed volleyball tournament brought six teams to SunUte on Saturday, June 8. Stay tuned for more volleyball action this summer – co-ed grass volleyball.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Congrats volleyball champs

The annual “Diggin’ It” volleyball tournament returned to Ignacio, Colo. on Saturday, April 6. Teams from all over the Four Corners area showed up to compete for first place. Games were held in Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio all day Saturday and games even spilled onto Sunday, April 7.

Thu Apr 11th, 2019

Ignacio, Diggin’ It

Southern Ute tribal member, Grace Gonzales gets into the action with a serve on her hometown court during the Diggin’ it USA Volleyball Tournament, Saturday, April 6.

Thu Apr 11th, 2019

Tribal Members compete in Diggin’ It Volleyball

Ignacio’s Ebonee Gomez (47) practices setting prior to road action at Dolores this season. Primarily the Volleycats’ libero in 2018, Gomez was named Honorable Mention All-SJBL.

Fri Dec 7th, 2018

Howell, Gomez score SJBL v-ball salutes

Fri Nov 9th, 2018

Volleycats’ end with win in Rye

Ignacio sophomore Lawrence Toledo (2) gets away from Monte Vista pursuers during the Bobcats’ Oct. 12 game at the Pirates’ Sullivan Field. He would catch a 50-yard touchdown pass during the team’s 10/19 contest versus Dolores, helping IHS bounce back from a 62-8 road loss with a 31-0 home win.

Fri Oct 26th, 2018

‘Bear’ market: Dolores falls 31-0 at Ignacio

Following Ignacio’s Oct. 19 match versus Dove Creek, Volleycat junior Makayla Howell gives flowers and a hug to Trish Quintana, one of several survivors saluted inside IHS Gymnasium during a special National Breast Cancer Awareness Month ceremony.

Fri Oct 26th, 2018

Ignacio sweeps Norwood in home finale

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