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5 DHS wrestlers place at Pagosa
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5 DHS wrestlers place at Pagosa

January 10, 2015

Five Demons found their way to the podium led by Hunter Hall and Matthew Lavengood in second. “We did well today,” DHS head coach John Gurule said. “I would have…

Chandler, Wiegert carry DHS girls past Aztec
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Chandler, Wiegert carry DHS girls past Aztec

January 10, 2015

Wiegert made five 3-pointers en route to 21 points, Chandler added 13, and DHS beat Aztec 40-36 in overtime. The Demons trailed 17-10 at the end of the first half…

Westbrook leads five BHS placers
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Westbrook leads five BHS placers

January 10, 2015

Sam Westbrook recorded the Wolverines’ best finish of the day, winning the heavyweight bracket in a 16-team tournament. “Sam was phenomenal,” BHS head coach Todd McMenimen said. “He worked hard…

Ignacio girls top Ridgway
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Ignacio girls top Ridgway

January 10, 2015

The Bobcats beat Ridgway 41-37 on Friday in Ridgway to improve to 2-0 in San Juan League play. Hilda Garcia led IHS (4-3, 2-0 SJL) with 11 points, while Alejandra…

IHS places 8 at Pagosa
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IHS places 8 at Pagosa

January 9, 2015

Eight Bobcats made the podium in the 15-team tournament, and only two finished lower than fourth. Returning state finalist Stocker Robbins won the 113-pound bracket. Tyler Beebe finished sixth at…

A familiar start to 2015
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A familiar start to 2015

January 8, 2015

Anne Mummery and the DHS swim team will be back in the water for the first time in 2015 when they host five other teams at the Fort Lewis College…

BHS shows progress in victory over Aztec
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BHS shows progress in victory over Aztec

January 7, 2015

BHS increased its winning margin from the season opener from 11 to 29 while playing on the road in the Rumble in the Jungle tournament. “Our goal was to hold…

Durango, Ignacio girls on the rise
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Durango, Ignacio girls on the rise

January 7, 2015

The Durango High School girls basketball team (7-1) suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday at home against the Pagosa Springs Pirates (6-0). With little turnaround time, the Demons…

Inside edge gives BHS win
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Inside edge gives BHS win

January 5, 2015

The Wolverines dumped the ball inside and claimed a 54-40 win, their third in a row. “They came in with a very controlled style. They slowed the game down, lots…

DHS boys find balanced intensity in Pagosa
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DHS boys find balanced intensity in Pagosa

January 5, 2015

DHS scored its most points since the season opener in a 54-46 win at Pagosa Springs on Tuesday night. Five players scored more than five points led by Caleb Kennedy…

Williams is SWL’s top player
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Williams is SWL’s top player

December 22, 2014

Williams, a DHS senior, was named the Southwestern League Player of the Year after he scored 10 goals and assisted on 13 others for a total of 33 points. The…

DHS dominates Aztec girls
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DHS dominates Aztec girls

December 19, 2014

“Are you having fun?” he asked. DHS was in the middle of an 18-1 run that spanned the entire second quarter and the first three minutes of the third at…

Eagles edge Demon boys late
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Eagles edge Demon boys late

December 19, 2014

Pueblo East (5-5) came from behind to beat the Durango High School boys basketball team 38-33 on Friday night in the second round of Pueblo East’s Coaches Classic tournament. “They…