Powell Tribune

After serving as a volunteer, Cody Kalberer is officially joining the Powell High School wresting team’s coaching staff next season. Starting with the 2020-21 campaign, he’ll serve as an … more

5/21/20

Chase Kistler, who has served an assistant football coach and the head boys’ basketball coach in recent years, is taking over as the head football coach at Powell High School.

New football, wrestling coaches named at PHS

New leaders have been picked for the Powell High School football and boys’ basketball teams, while two new assistants have been tabbed for the volleyball squad, PHS Activities Director Scott … more

By CJ Baker | 4/16/20

After 22 years matside, Urbach hangs up his coaching whistle

Twenty-two years in two states makes it a career for Powell High School wrestling coach Nate Urbach. The 2020 state tournament was the last for Urbach, who coached teams to nine state … more

By Steve Moseley | 3/10/20

Colt Nicholson, shown earlier this season, finished first in the 106-pound bracket at the regional tournament at Mountain View on Saturday while earning a berth in this weekend’s state tournament.

Sixteen Panthers make the cut to wrestle at state

The Panthers were second to only Star Valley at the regional wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday and qualified 16 wrestlers for this weekend’s state tourney in Casper. The meet, hosted … more

By Steve Moseley | 2/25/20

Coaches Smith, Urbach selected as national honor contenders

Head Powell High School track coach Scott Smith, along with retiring wrestling coach Nate Urbach, have been singled out for recognition on a national stage. The two Panther coaches were nominated … more

By Steve Moseley | 2/18/20

Panther junior Riley Bennett uses momentum to continue through a hold against Worland’s Colon Woffinden Friday evening in Cody. Bennett won the match by a 9-6 decision.

Seven pins post Panthers to win

Powell took the measure of Worland on Friday night in Cody, winning 45-34 in a 3A wrestling dual. The Panthers won behind pins from Colt Nicholson (106 pounds), Trevor Feller (126), Michael Maddox … more

By Steve Moseley | 2/18/20

Panther senior Carson Olsen watches the ref for the call Tuesday evening at home. Olsen earned the fastest pin of the night, getting the better of Cody Bronc Johnny Williams in 34 seconds.

Panthers hold off late charge by Cody

The Panther wrestling squad took a 30-0 lead on the Cody Broncs through the smaller weights on Tuesday night, then hung on to win 48-32. To open the dual, the Powell High School team was gifted … more

By Steve Moseley | 2/13/20

Panther heavyweight Dallas Oliver (right) battles Lander Tiger Ty Spiess in Friday’s home dual. Oliver pinned Spiess and Powell won the meet big, 63-9.

Lander out of its depth against PHS wrestlers

The Lander Tigers were far short on ammunition in Friday’s wrestling dual against Powell High School in the Panther Gym. The squad of PHS coach Nate Urbach took the never-in-doubt victory, … more

By Steve Moseley | 2/11/20

This Bo Dearcorn pin of Cheyenne East 170-pounder Blaise Ronnau won him the championship and provided the final six points to propel the Panthers to third place in the prestigious, all-class, 40-plus team Ron Thon Memorial at Riverton on Saturday.

Dearcorn wins title, Panthers land third

Bo Dearcorn shocked ‘em all at the 2020 Ron Thon Memorial wrestling tournament in Riverton on Saturday — especially Cheyenne East’s Blaise Ronnau. With a pin of Ronnau in the … more

By Steve Moseley | 2/4/20

Corey Linebaugh, shown in earlier action against Huntley Project, Montana, topped his 138-pound bracket at the Lander Invitational last week. The Panthers finished second in a field of 21 teams.

Wrestlers second among 21 teams at Lander Invitational

The Powell High School wrestlers more than held their ground Friday and Saturday in the Lander Invitational. Coach Nate Urbach’s matmen finished second to only Star Valley with 185 team … more

By Steve Moseley | 1/28/20

Seth Horton, shown at an earlier event in Laurel, Montana, made the finals and finished second at 152 pounds in the prestigious Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic last weekend in Missoula.

Panthers of the mat more than hold their own among tough customers in Missoula

By their coach’s account the Panthers “wrestled really well” as a team Friday and Saturday at the Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic in Missoula, Montana. Calling it a “tough … more

By Steve Moseley | 1/21/20

Emma Karhu dominates Johnathan Kerr of Laurel, blanking the Locomotive 120-pounder 8-0 behind a takedown and a pair of 3-point near-falls Tuesday in Laurel. Karhu was 2-0 on the night and Powell took the dual 48-21.

PHS wrestlers take down Red Devils, Locomotives

It was two duals up and none down for the Powell Panther wrestlers on Tuesday night in Laurel, Montana. Coach Nate Urbach’s crew defeated Huntley Project in the evening’s opening … more

By Steve Moseley | 1/16/20

Wrestlers take sixth place at Bozeman invite

The Powell Panthers landed sixth in the hyper-competitive Tom LeProwse Bozeman Invitational Friday and Saturday. Great Falls, Montana, won the event with 199 points to the Panthers’ … more

By Steve Moseley | 1/9/20

Two Powell wrestlers met in the consolation match of the 106-pound division. Nate Balderas (top) and Colt Nicholson battled for third place on the podium, with Nicholson coming out on top of the close match, which went into the third period.

Wrestlers take second at home invite

Four Panther wrestlers reached the finals at the season opening Powell Invitational, helping the team secure a second place finish in the stacked tournament that included competitors from Wyoming … more

By Mark Davis | 12/17/19

PHS wrestler Emma Karhu, right, shoots in on Buffalo’s Mason Myers during the 3A State Wrestling Championships last month in Casper. Karhu finished third over the weekend at the USMC Girls Folkstyle Nationals in Oklahoma City, earning All-American honors.

Emma Karhu third at Girls Folkstyle Nationals

Powell High School wrestler Emma Karhu matched up against some of the top female wrestlers in the nation last weekend, placing third at the USMC Girls Folkstyle Nationals in Oklahoma … more

By Don Cogger | 3/28/19

Panther wrestlers Reese Karst (left) and Brody Karhu (right) are hoisted into the air by Powell High School head coach Nate Urbach following their 3A state championship matches in Casper on Saturday. Karst, competing at 138 pounds, won his third title, while Karhu overcame flu-like symptoms to become a back-to-back champion at 152 pounds.

Panther wrestlers take third at state

The quest to spoil Star Valley’s four-peat may have come up short, but the Powell High School wrestling team picked up a pair of state titles and a handful of medals en route to a third-place … more

By Don Cogger | 2/26/19

Panther senior Duy Linh Hoang begins a take down against Lyman’s Matt Wolfard at the 3A West Regional tournament in Powell last weekend. Hoang is competing in the 220-pound weight division after wrestling most of the season at 285 to assist in scoring more team points.

State bound: 17 Panther wrestlers will take to the mat in Casper

Ranked No. 2 in the state and coming off a second-place showing at the 3A West Regional, the Powell High School wrestling team has its sights set on its first 3A state championship since 2015 this … more

By Don Cogger | 2/21/19

Panther senior Cameron Schmidt pile drives Star Valley opponent Friday evening at Panther Gym during the 3A West Regional tournament. Schmidt won by decision and went on to take fourth in his weight bracket.

PHS grapplers second at 3A West Regional

With three individual champions, one runner-up and five third-place finishers, the Powell High School wrestling team placed second at this weekend’s 3A West Regional at Panther … more

By Don Cogger | 2/19/19

Powell wrestler Seth Horton puts the hurt on Buffalo’s Jace Skovgard at Friday’s quad meet at Panther Gym. Horton, ranked No. 4 in 3A at 160 pounds, pinned Skovgard in the second round.

PHS grapplers dominate Buffalo, Worland

The Powell High School wrestling team closed out the 2018-19 regular season in dominating fashion Friday, winning duals against Buffalo and Worland at the Powell Quad meet. “I thought we … more

By Don Cogger | 2/12/19

PHS sophomore Emma Karhu begins to break away from Cody’s Matthew Stroble in the 113-pound weight class Tuesday evening in Cody. Karhu went on to win the match by pin in the final seconds, bringing the final score to 65-16.

Panther wrestlers pin Cody Broncs 65-16

Coming off a road win against Lander on Friday — and looking to avenge a loss to the Broncs last season — the Powell High School wrestling team was determined to make a good showing in … more

By Don Cogger | 2/7/19