Powell Tribune

Panther junior Yessenia Teague competes against a Star Valley wrestler at the 3A West Regionals in February. The Wyoming High School Activities Association sanctioned girls’ wrestling as a sport last Tuesday. The Powell School Board is expected to decide whether to make it an offered sport at its meeting next Tuesday at 6 p.m.

History was made last week after the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) unanimously approved the sanctioning of girls’ wrestling as a sport. Powell has had girls competing on … more

By Seth Romsa | 5/3/22

After a difficult season with injured ribs, PHS junior Weston Thomas battled over the weekend to place fifth at state and reach the semifinals at 113 pounds.

Wrestlers finish state with bright future

A season full of growth came to an end on Saturday, as the Panther wrestling team finished the Class 3A state championships in 10th place. The Powell High School squad laid the groundwork for a … more

By Seth Romsa | 3/1/22

After returning late in the season, PHS senior Mikey Timmons earned his way to the state tournament, placing fifth at the 3A West Regionals on Friday in Lander.

Panther wrestlers fight to fifth

A tough west regional competition greeted the Panther wrestling team in Lander on Friday, but 15 athletes secured their spots at the state competition. The Powell High School wrestlers finished fifth … more

By Seth Romsa | 2/22/22

Powell sophomore Adam Flores attempts to flip Cody’s Zach Barton during their match on Thursday. Flores took advantage of a strong third period and walked away with a 14-4 major decision in the Panther’s 50-25 loss.

Final dual dropped before regionals

A final home dual with Cody greeted the Panther wrestling team on Thursday with regionals and state rapidly approaching. The Panthers dropped the dual 50-25, but showed improvements heading into a … more

By Seth Romsa | 2/15/22

PHS freshman McKale Foley tries to resist a takedown attempt from Lander’s Paxton Rees during their bout on Friday. The Tigers edged out the Panthers 40-38 in a dual that came down to the final match.

Panther wrestlers come up short in final bout

A thrilling match on the road came down to the final bout as the Panther wrestlers dropped a close dual to Lander on Friday, 40-38. It moved the Powell High School team’s conference dual record … more

By Seth Romsa | 2/8/22

PHS junior Yessenia Teague tries to flip Josie Houk of Lingle/Ft. Laramie/Southeast on Friday during the Ron Thon Memorial tournament. Teague placed fifth as the Panther wrestlers showed overall growth heading into conference duals.

Wrestlers show growth at Ron Thon

Powell High School’s wrestlers had a weekend of mixed results during an extended stay in Riverton. The Panthers defeated the Wolverines 48-33 Thursday night, and ran into some difficult … more

By Seth Romsa | 2/1/22

PHS senior Brent Childers tries to turn his opponent during a dual with Worland on Thursday. Childers and the Panthers are trying to add intensity as they head into the Ron Thon Invitational this weekend in Riverton.

Intensity wanes ahead of Ron Thon

A difficult weekend for the Powell High School wrestling team — featuring a home dual against Worland and an invitational in Lander — brought mixed results, as the Panthers prepared for … more

By Seth Romsa | 1/25/22

PHS sophomore Jimmy Dees tries to fight his way out of an early deficit against a Huntley Project wrestler during their dual on Jan. 11. Dees placed fourth at the Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic in Missoula last weekend.

Montana road trip ends well for wrestlers

One final road trip to Montana resulted in two young medalists on the Panther wrestling team. The Powell High School squad finished their tough out-of-state schedule at the Jug Beck Rocky Mountain … more

By Seth Romsa | 1/18/22

PHS junior Vinny Timmons holds down Huntley Project’s Hayden Ramaeker as he tries to finish off Tuesday’s match. Timmons pinned Ramaeker in the first period at the 1:22 mark, but the Panthers dropped the matchup to Huntley Project 59-21.

Panthers drop home duals with Montana

Panther wrestling was back in town Tuesday, as the grapplers welcomed two top Montana teams: Huntley Project — the state’s top-ranked team in the B division — and Laurel, which is … more

By Seth Romsa | 1/13/22

PHS junior Stetson Davis competes during the Powell Invite on Dec. 10. Davis continued his early season success in Bozeman last weekend, placing fourth. The Panthers host a quad tonight (Tuesday) at 5 p.m.

Panther wrestlers enjoy success at Bozeman Invitational over the weekend

The Powell High School wrestlers started their Montana tournament swing last weekend at the Tom LeProwse Invite in Bozeman — bringing home four medalists from one of the toughest tournaments … more

By Seth Romsa | 1/11/22

Young Panthers hope early competition paints clearer picture

Despite a flu bug sweeping through the area and at Powell High School, the Panther wrestling team sent two teams to different varsity wrestling events in both Gillette and Worland, with the young … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/21/21

PHS sophomore Adam Flores pins down Bryan Escobar during his opening match at the Powell Invitational on Friday, Dec. 10. Flores finished second at the meet, which featured stiff competition for the young Panther team.

Panther wrestling experiences highs and lows at home invite

Opening weekend of high school wrestling season brought 23 teams and 430 competitors to Powell from Wyoming and Montana for the weekend. With 22 rostered freshmen and a lack of varsity experience, … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/14/21

Patrick Haney (left) and Sam Childers (right) work on a takedown drill as the Panthers begin a practice before the Thanksgiving break. Childers brings varsity experience to a young Panther roster that returns only one placer from last year’s state tournament team.

Panther wrestling team features largest roster ever

Coming off a seventh place finish at state last year, the Panther wrestling team boasts its largest roster ever. A total of 46 student-athletes went out for the Powell High School squad this year, … more

By Seth Romsa | 12/2/21

Seth Horton poses after signing a letter of intent to wrestle at Notre Dame College. Also pictured (from left) are: Nevin Jacobs, Cody Kalberer, Juston Carter, Lisa Horton, Duane Horton, Nick Fulton, Riley Bennett and Nate Urbach.

PHS wrestler commits to Notre Dame College

After an accomplished career at Powell High School, wrestler Seth Horton is moving on to the next stage. On Wednesday, the senior signed a letter of intent with Notre Dame College — a Division … more

By Carson Field | 4/20/21

Coach Nate Urbach talks to Brody Karhu before a match at the 2019 State Wrestling Championships. Urbach led Powell High School to six state titles in his career.

Urbach selected for WCA Hall of Fame

Longtime Powell High School wrestling coach Nate Urbach is carrying on the legacy of his community and his family. He will be inducted into the Wyoming Coaches Association Hall of Fame in June, … more

By Carson Field | 4/8/21

Panther senior wrestler Seth Horton attempts a take down over Star Valley’s Haze Child Friday at the 3A State Wrestling Championships in Casper. Horton finished with a second place medal.

Panthers finish seventh at state

After a season of continuous growth, Powell High School wrestling’s final outing of the 2020-21 season was bittersweet. Between several impressive performances, as well as a few … more

By Carson Field | 3/2/21

Fulton wins 3A West Coach of the Year

Powell High School’s wrestling head coach has been recognized for his excellence. On Friday, Nick Fulton was named the Class 3A West Wrestling Coach of the Year at the regional … more

By Carson Field | 2/25/21

Logan Werner competes against Kelly Walsh’s Jack Wilson in the Ron Thon Duals earlier this year. Werner went 3-0 at regionals, finishing first place in the 120 class.

PHS wrestling wins regional tournament

All season long, Powell High School wrestling coach Nick Fulton’s mantra has been simple: getting slightly better each week. Last weekend, the Panthers’ steady improvement was on full … more

By Carson Field | 2/23/21

Coach Nick Fulton instructs Logan Werner at an earlier season dual, as assistant Juston Carter looks on. Along with Cody Kalberer, Fulton and Carter make up a trio of coaches who all graduated from Powell High School.

Students to teachers

Long before coaching wrestling together at Powell High School, a connection had already been formed between Nick Fulton, Juston Carter and Cody Kalberer. When longtime head coach Nate Urbach … more

By Carson Field | 2/16/21

Best in the Big Horn Basin

Just over a month ago, Cody came into the Powell High School gym and spoiled the Panthers’ senior night. The PHS wrestlers returned the favor Tuesday. At the Cody Triangular, the Panthers … more

By Carson Field | 2/11/21