Powell Tribune

The Powell Pioneers Legion Baseball team had its back against the wall in game one of the Wyoming State Tournament on Saturday, but the squad pulled out a 5-3 victory in extra innings. The … more

By Carson Field | 7/27/21

Players and coaches from the Powell Pioneers C team pose for a photo. Front row (from left): Ben Ostermiller, Brady Harvey, Dominik Bieber, Kaiden Jones, Talon Nuss, Christian Love and Ryan Barrus. Back row: Tyler Feller, Hugo Torres, Elias Fazen, Taeson Schultz, Brenton Henke, Kolby Gates, Rowan Diaz, Caden Diaz, Max Reynolds and Zavier Wantulok.

Pioneers C team develops in 2021 season

The youngest group of Powell Pioneers wrapped up their 2021 season earlier this month, and it was a successful campaign. They went 1-2 at the Wyoming American Legion Baseball Class C State Tournament … more

7/27/21

Outfielder Kobe Ostermiller dives for a ball in the Powell Pioneers’ doubleheader against Cody on July 2. Powell enters this week’s state tournament as the No. 3 seed from the West District.

Pioneers set for trip to state

The 2021 team is the most successful the Powell Pioneers Legion Baseball team has been in recent history. They enter the Wyoming State Tournament as the No. 3 seed from the West District … more

By Carson Field | 7/22/21

Keegan Brown, Hunter Mason, Aiden Greenwald, Dalton Worstell, Brody Payne, Devin Kokkeler, Rayce DeGraffenreid, Nathan Feller, Zane Graft, Trevion Solberg, Jacob Gibson, Jordan Loera, Cole Fauskee, Ethan Welch, Alex Jordan and Tyler England pose for a team photo at the B team’s state tournament.

Pioneers B team wraps up 2021 campaign at state tourney in Gillette

The Powell Pioneers B team’s season came to an end last weekend. Powell went 1-2 at the Wyoming American Legion Baseball Class B State tournament in Gillette, beating Bridger Valley 10-9, … more

By Carson Field | 7/22/21

Pioneers go 3-1 at district, clinch spot at state

After a rocky start to the American Legion Baseball West District Tournament in Cowley, the Powell Pioneers steadied the ship to earn a trip to state. Powell defeated Rawlins (11-1) Saturday … more

By Carson Field | 7/20/21

Cade Queen tries to avoid a tag in Monday’s doubleheader against the Lovell Mustangs. Powell swept the Mustangs, improving to 27-9 overall and ending a four-game skid.

Pioneers sweep Lovell to end regular season

After a losing stretch, baseball was fun again for the Powell Pioneers on Monday. Fueled by consistent pitching and sound plate appearances, the Pioneers swept the Lovell Mustangs in a … more

By Carson Field | 7/15/21

Jacob Gibson throws a pitch earlier in the season against the Lovell Mustangs. The Pioneers will compete at the state tournament in Gillette this weekend.

Pioneers B team splits with Cody

The Powell Pioneers Legion Baseball B team played a set of road games against the Cody Cubs last weekend, going 1-1. In game one, the Pioneers fell behind early, with Cody taking a 3-2 lead … more

By Carson Field | 7/13/21

Pioneers C end season on top

The Powell Pioneers C team wrapped up its 2021 regular season on a high note. Powell cruised to wins over Riverton Friday, defeating the Raiders 23-8 and 19-5 in a doubleheader. Max … more

By Carson Field | 7/13/21

Pioneers third baseman Cade Queen attempts to tag a stealing runner out against Cody Tuesday. The Cubs again got the better of the Powell squad, sweeping the doubleheader at Mildward Simpson Field.

Pioneers crushed in doubleheader against Cody

Days after being swept by Cody, the Powell Pioneers Legion Baseball team’s woes continued on Tuesday. Powell once again lost back-to-back games against the Cubs, this time falling 10-1 … more

By Carson Field | 7/8/21

Pioneers B team goes 1-3 in Gillette, beats Sheridan over weekend

The Powell Pioneers B team was flat for most of the weekend in Gillette, but found life in its fourth and final game. After falling behind 3-0 against the Sheridan Jets, the Pioneers generated an … more

By Carson Field | 7/8/21

Pioneer Jhett Schwann slides into home plate during Thursday’s action against Cody. Poor pitching and defense spelled a sweep for the Powell squad, which will be looking for revenge in a rematch in Cody today (Tuesday).

Pioneers swept by Cody on senior night

In a year of mostly highs for Powell Pioneers Legion Baseball, Thursday marked the low point. Powell dropped back-to-back contests to the Cody Cubs on senior night, losing 14-2 and 10-4, … more

By Carson Field | 7/6/21

Trey Stenerson tags a runner out at second base in game two of Powell’s Monday doubleheader against the Lovell Mustangs. An improved dugout mentality helped the Pioneers push head of the Mustangs in the second game, manager Joe Cates said.

Powell splits with Lovell after offensive spark

For the first time in a while, the Powell Pioneers Legion Baseball team’s bats weren’t rolling on Monday — until they were. Other than a seventh-inning rally, the Pioneers … more

By Carson Field | 7/1/21

Outfielder Ryan Cordes lays out for a ball Wednesday against the World Showcase team. After a couple underwhelming performances, the Pioneers crushed their competition in Green River, outscoring opponents 42-3 in four games.

Pioneer pitchers stingy in four-game tournament

Heading into a weekend tournament in Green River, Powell Pioneers baseball manager Joe Cates had said four games in three days would test his team’s pitching. Pioneer pitchers passed with … more

6/29/21

Ostermiller blasts two in doubleheader

In a back-and-forth first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Billings Halos, the Powell Pioneers needed an offensive spark to build a cushion. Kobe Ostermiller answered that call in the … more

By Carson Field | 6/24/21

Pioneers B falters against Sheridan, splits with Cody

The Powell Pioneers B team’s last week featured high highs and low lows. The Legion Baseball squad picked up wins (8-5, 11-4) against the Cody Cubs on June 15, before falling 14-0 and … more

By Carson Field | 6/24/21

Pioneers crush Buffalo

Just days after winning by 19 runs over Billings, the Powell Pioneers were just as dominant on Wednesday. The Legion baseball squad took both games of the evening doubleheader against Buffalo, … more

By Carson Field | 6/22/21

Jacob Gibson throws a pitch earlier in the season against the Lovell Mustangs. As the heat of conference play approaches, coach Tyler England hopes to continue seeing improvement in every fundamental area, as well as growth in leadership.

Pioneers B team improving

The first half of the Powell Pioneers’ B team’s season has been about growing consistently. Through 19 games, the Pioneers are 10-9 overall. Between the ups and downs, coach Tyler … more

By Carson Field | 6/17/21

Staying hot: Pioneers win three of four in North Dakota

Before Sunday’s game against the Billings Halos, Pioneers manager Joe Cates had a message for his squad. He preached finishing strong before taking the six-and-a-half hour trip from Watford … more

By Carson Field | 6/15/21

Trey Stenerson pitches in the Pioneers’ game against the 406 Flyers earlier this year. The Pioneers were excellent on the mound over the weekend, propelling them to two wins at the Roy Peck Wood Bat Tournament.

Pioneers take two of three at Riverton tournament

Consistent pitching has been the key to the Powell Pioneers’ hot start in 2021, and that didn’t change at the Roy Peck Wood Bat Tournament. Powell’s American Legion … more

By Carson Field | 6/8/21

Kolt Flores pitches in a game earlier this season against the 406 Flyers. Flores went nine innings on Sunday, earning a complete-game win while allowing just four hits.

Pioneers win two of three

While the Powell Pioneers Legion Baseball team is no longer perfect, they continued their winning ways this past weekend. Powell picked up two wins in a three-game weekend, defeating the Billings … more

By Carson Field | 6/3/21