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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Panther senior wrestler Seth Horton takes down Thermopolis’ Roedy Farrell on his way to a third round pin Friday at Panther Gym. Friday was the Panthers’ last home meet this season, where the seniors honored teachers who made an impact on their lives.
Panther wrestling continues success as postseason nears
Powell High School’s wrestlers had a busy week, competing in five duals. Two took place Thursday for the Panthers’ last home event of the 2020-21 season, while PHS competed in three duals … more
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Riley Bennett escapes for a point against Cody’s Jackson Wood in a dual earlier this season. Bennett, who competed at the 145 class, went 3-0 in Riverton this past weekend.
PHS wrestling successful again in Riverton Ron Thon
The mindset for Powell High School wrestling has been simple lately: a little better every week. The Panthers returned to the mat Saturday and built on its season-long growth, going 2-1 at the Ron … more
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PHS wrestler Mikey Timmons, on top, competes against Cody’s Gavin Vance on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The Panthers went 4-2 in their most recent stretch of events, defeating Lovell, Cody, Mountain View and Rawlins.
Wrestling team continues to improve, 4-2 over weekend
Powell High School’s wrestlers put together two impressive showings at the end of last week, going 2-1 in both the Worland Quad and Lander Quad.  The Panthers kicked things off Thursday … more
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Seth Horton competes against Cody’s Brady Deming in the Panthers’ earlier dual against the Broncs. PHS went 3-0 in Green River in what head coach Nick Fulton described as the team’s most complete performance of the season.
Steady improvement: PHS wrestling excels in Green River
Powell High School wrestling coach Nick Fulton couldn’t have asked for much more from his team in Green River last weekend. The Panthers earned three dual wins on Friday, defeating Cheyenne … more
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JV wrestling falls to Cody
Powell High School’s junior varsity wrestling squad took the mat last week for a home dual against its cross-county rival, Cody. The Panthers won two of the seven matches on Jan. 12, dropping … more
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Hard fought: Fulton impressed with team despite senior night loss
Though Powell didn’t end up on the right side of the scoreboard on Tuesday, the Panther wrestlers showed great progress in the senior-night loss to Cody. The Powell High School squad won … more
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Keeping an eye on the ref, Panther wrestler Brent Childers stretches to push the shoulder of Moorcroft’s Jacob Anderson to the mat. Childers pinned his opponent in the first round Saturday at Panther Gym.
Panther wrestling builds on rough opening performance in home duals
A series of home duals started off rough for the Powell High School wrestling team on Saturday — and head coach Nick Fulton will be the first to admit that. The Panthers opened the day with … more
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Hadley Mehling competes in an earlier season dual against Gillette. PHS assistant wrestling coach Cody Kalberer pointed to Mehling, along with Caleb Cruz, as standouts at Friday and Saturday’s Battle of the Bighorns.
Panther JV wrestling goes 1-2 at the Battle of the Bighorns
Powell High School’s junior varsity wrestlers ventured to Worland over the weekend, competing in the Battle of the Bighorns — a varsity meet made up of duals — on Friday and … more
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PHS wrestler Karson Lamb competes in a dual earlier in the season against Campbell County. Head coach Nick Fulton saw improvement from the team in its second event of the season in Gillette.
PHS wrestling demonstrates improvement in Gillette
After a lackluster opening weekend, Powell High School’s wrestlers displayed growth in last weekend’s duals. The Panthers traveled to Gillette for the Pat Weede Memorial. PHS … more
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Wrestling hosts home duals to kick off season
Like other winter sports, PHS wrestling began its 2020-21 season on Friday, with a two-day dual invite hosted at the high school. Competing mostly against schools from Class 4A, the 3A Panthers won … more
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PHS wrestling coach Nick Fulton teaches a technique to his athletes at a recent practice. Fulton is in his first season as head coach after serving as an assistant for several years.
Fulton ready to step up
When replacing legendary wrestling head coach Nate Urbach, Powell High School leaders didn’t look far. In fact, the Panthers opted to choose a suitor within the program: assistant coach Nick … more
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Riley Schiller takes a breather at a Powell High School swim practice. The swim team kicks off the season Friday with a meet at the Cody Rec Center.
PHS winter sports return this weekend
After a month without athletics due to the fall seasons ending, Powell High School is set to begin winter sports, starting Thursday. Here’s a preview of each team’s opening weekend. … more
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Seniors Seth Horton, left, and Riley Bennett participate Wednesday in a wrestling practice. Both medaled a year ago, with Horton winning the state title in the 152-pound class.
Panthers vying for a successful season
Not many sports — if any — are as contact-based as wrestling. The craft is focused on forcefully taking down opponents and attempting to pin them to the ground. In the era of a global … more
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