Ignacio freshman Bird Red sees his chance to speed around 2A Sargent's Ryan Davis (1) during non-league, junior-varsity home action inside IHS' auxiliary gym Thursday, Jan. 19. The Bobcats lost by a point to the Farmers, but would soon make amends.

Ignacio sophomore Randall Doyebi, right, skies over 2A Sargent’s Jermaine Charlie (20) to swipe a rebound away during non-league, junior-varsity home action inside IHS’ auxiliary gym Thursday, Jan. 19. The Bobcats lost by a point to the Farmers, but would soon make amends.

Ignacio junior Rhai Price (10) lines up a long jumper over Ridgway's Cade Norwood (4) during SJBL junior-varsity road action on Friday, Jan. 27. The Bobcats turned an 8-8 tie after one quarter into a 26-9 lead after two, and were able to ride it to a 44-28 triumph. IHS' JV then traveled to, and defeated Nucla's varsity the next afternoon, 54-38.

Ignacio freshman Jonas Nanaeto leaps for an offensive rebound during SJBL junior-varsity road action on Friday, Jan. 27, at Ridgway. The Bobcats outscored the Demons 18-1 during the second quarter to blow open what had been an 8-8 contest after the first, and coasted to a 44-28 victory. IHS' JV then traveled to, and defeated Nucla's varsity the next afternoon, 54-38.

Ignacio’s Jaylynn Herrera (44) prepares to put some extra arc on her shot over the oncoming Sargent defenders during non-league, junior-varsity action on Thursday, Jan. 19. The Lady Bobcat JV lost to 2A SHS, 29-20, but more recently bounced back into form with a 25-16 road win at Ridgway (Friday, Jan. 27) in SJBL play.

Photo Credit: Joel Priest | Special to the Drum