Brook Prottsman battles around four Haxtun defenders to attempt a shot in Saturday’s match-up for third- and fourth-place district honors. —Johnson Publications photo
Any hopes of the Lady Dragon varsity basketball team moving on to regionals were dashed by two of their season-long rivals: Yuma and Haxtun.
Jesus Trejo, pictured at right, attempts to circle Tanner Howells of Crowley County to gain control in this 120-lb. consolation match, which Trejo lost by a 2-5 decision. Dragon coaches Dusty McConnell and Luke Garrett are pictured from left in the background. —Johnson Publications photo
Dragon Antoni Martinez, pictured at right, works to maintain control of Rocky Ford’s Ricky Preciado in the opening round of the 2A state wrestling championships last week. —Johnson Publications photo
Success was measured in terms of experience for two Dragon wrestlers at the 2A state tournament in Denver Feb. 16-18.
Austin Herman goes up strong for the layup over Yuma’s Connor Hixon in the Tuesday, Feb. 14, Pink-Out game. Herman had a great game, pulling off a double-double with 10 points and 17 rebounds. —Johnson Publications photo
Holyoke boys entered district play as the No. 1 seed after defeating Yuma 66-41 Tuesday, Feb. 14, at home and Wray 56-41 Friday, Feb. 17, on the road.
Freshman Taeryn Trumper eyes the basket for a 2-pointer in last Tuesday’s game against Yuma. —Johnson Publications photo
It was a replay of two games earlier in the season, but this time district rankings were on the line.
Class 2A District 2 basketball tournament action began Tuesday, Feb. 21, with the Holyoke boys and girls teams hoping to secure spots in the upcoming regional brackets.
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