{"id":16461,"date":"2025-09-21T16:53:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T16:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/weekend-roundup-panthers-dolores-volleyball-extend-winning-streaks\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T03:57:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T03:57:14","slug":"weekend-roundup-panthers-dolores-volleyball-extend-winning-streaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/weekend-roundup-panthers-dolores-volleyball-extend-winning-streaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend roundup: Panthers, Dolores volleyball extend winning streaks"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Montezuma-Cortez
Montezuma-Cortez sophomore Brandon Zamora looks to drive past a Ridgway defender in a match against the Demons in Cortez. Erika Alvero\/Special to The Journal<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n
Volleyball<\/div>\n

Saturday: M-CHS 3, Cedaredge 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Panthers (9-5, 1-1 3A IML) extended their winning streak to three with a four-set victory over the Bruins. Second-year head coach Danielle Waltman\u2019s Panthers split the first two sets before taking the third and fourth sets with scores of 25-13 and 25-23 to close out the match. A big league doubleheader awaits M-CHS, as the Panthers host Alamosa on Friday at 1 p.m. and welcome the Centauri Falcons to The Jungle for a 1 p.m. match on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Saturday: Mancos 3, Nucla 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bluejays returned to the win column with a four-set victory over the visiting Mustangs: 25-21, 20-25, 25-15, 25-22. The win moved head coach Delaney Wright\u2019s team into sole possession of third place in the San Juan Basin League (6-7, 3-2 2A\/1A SJBL). Up next, Mancos prepares for a rematch with Dove Creek, with the Jays hoping to complete a season sweep of the Bulldogs when the two teams meet at Bluejay Fieldhouse on Tuesday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Thursday: Dolores 3, Telluride 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday: Dolores 3, Norwood 0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bears (10-0) remained undefeated through 10 matches, bumping their league mark to 5-0 with wins over the Miners and Mavericks. The two remaining unbeaten teams in the SJBL face off Tuesday, when DHS travels to Ignacio (7-2, 3-0 2A\/1A).<\/p>\n

Saturday: Ignacio 3, Dove Creek 0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bulldogs (1-8, 0-2 2A\/1A SJBL) dropped their lone match of the week during a visit to La Plata County. Big matches await this week, with a trip to Mancos on Tuesday, followed by a Homecoming match Friday night against Norwood.<\/p>\n

Softball<\/div>\n

Tuesday: M-CHS 22, Aspen 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

M-CHS 25, Aspen 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Panthers (6-12, 6-5 3A WSL) cruised past the Skiers to extend their winning streak to four and lift M-CHS inside the top 32 in the CHSAA Seeding and Selection Index. A trip to Alamosa on Thursday afternoon gives head coach Anthony Mestas\u2019 team a chance to avenge a loss to the Mean Moose from earlier this season.<\/p>\n

Boys soccer<\/div>\n

Thursday: M-CHS 1, Kirtland Central 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday: M-CHS 5, Caprock Academy 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

M-CHS poured in four second-half goals in their road victory over the Eagles, snapping a five-match winless streak. Earlier in the week, sophomore Brandon Zamora\u2019s second-minute goal gave the Panthers an early lead against the visiting Broncos, before M-CHS settled for a draw. The Panthers (2-4-2, 0-1 3A IML) return to league action Thursday for a home match against Bayfield at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Boys golf<\/div>\n

Monday: M-CHS takes 13th at Montrose Invite<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday: M-CHS earns 3rd in Alamosa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Junior Gavin Gill led the way for the Panthers in Montrose with an 85, while sophomore Zye Kuenzler posted a 74 in Alamosa to guide the Panthers to their best team finish of the season. M-CHS heads to Riverview Golf Course in Kirtland for a tournament Monday, followed by Wednesday action at Conquistador GC in the IML Panther Invite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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