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Coach Scott Smith was named Coach of the Year for both boys’ and girls’ track in 3A after the Panthers pulled off the state championship double in May.

Smith earns double honors after historic track season

A historic double track and field title for Powell High School came with additional honors for coach Scott Smith, who earned Spring Coach of the Year for both teams in the 2023 season. “It … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/25/23

Out of state Trappers wrap up 2023 class

Seven out of state recruits are set to join the Northwest College volleyball team next week, wrapping up the recruiting process for the 2023 class as the season begins on Aug. 1. That class will … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/25/23

Trevion Solberg dives home to beat a relay throw against Cody on Monday. The Pioneer B team heads to state in Rock Springs, kicking off against Cheyenne at 4 p.m. on Thursday (today).

Pioneers B team heads to state in Rock Springs

Wrapping up the regular season on the road Monday the Powell Pioneer B team came out with a pair of late victories over Cody to secure the No. 1 seed out of the Northwest at the state tournament. … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/20/23

Ryder Stewart and the Pioneer C team battled back through the consolation bracket to finish fourth at the state tournament this past weekend in Douglas.

Pioneers C team fourth at state

A strong surge at the end of the season propelled the Powell Pioneer C team to a fourth place finish at the state tournament after ending with a 2-2 record in Douglas this past weekend. … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/20/23

Middle school athletes work on their timing and form for spiking a ball during the Trapper volleyball camp last week.

Trapper volleyball camp draws in local youth

The summer heat didn’t keep the kids out of Cabre Gym last week, with 157 kids from ages 3 all the way up to incoming high school seniors coming out to improve their skills at the Trapper … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/20/23

Good Old Boys

Summer heat is in full swing for the Good Old Boys out on the fairways, with this week’s game of choice being 123 CCC. In this game, four man teams use one gross and one net ball on par … more

7/20/23

Powell Pioneers manager Jason Borders goes to embrace Brock Johnson after he completed a no-hitter in Cody on Friday. The victory secured Powell the ‘A’ Northwest title and the Pioneers head into the postseason with the No. 1 seed this week in Cowley.

Pioneers sweep Cody to win district title

After nearly a decade of playing second fiddle to their cross-county rivals the Powell Pioneers swept the Cody Cubs on the road Friday to win the ‘A’ Northwest regular season title … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/18/23

Chris Cooley takes in the moment with daughter Sloane after she took a shot during the Team Celebrity vs. Team Wyoming game in Cabre Gym on July 1.

Celebs for a Cause enjoys successful third year

Three successful days of events June 29-July 1 around Park County led to another successful year for the Celebs for a Cause charity — raising more than $25,000 for Special Olympics of Wyoming … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/18/23

Cole McLeod moves up to hit a ball during drills at Powell High School last Thursday. The PHS tennis camp brought in athletes from Powell and Cody to compete in the weeklong camp.

Tennis camp brings week of competition

Rackets swung furiously through the morning and into the afternoon at Powell High School during last week’s tennis camp, bringing nearly 50 kids out to compete for five days on the tennis … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/18/23

Brock Johnson slides in under a tag attempt as he steals second against Lander on Tuesday.

Pioneers wrap up regular season Friday

The regular season is coming to a close this week on what has been a strong year for the Powell Pioneers. Last weekend Powell finished runners-up at the Bolln Wood Bat Tournament in Douglas after … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/13/23

Ben Ostermiller and the Pioneers C team finished the regular season by winning 11 of their last 12 games. Powell heads to the state tournament starting Thursday (today) in Douglas.

Pioneers C team undefeated in conference

Despite a slow start to the season, the Powell Pioneers C team had a strong turnaround following its home tournament — finishing undefeated in conference play at 12-0 and finishing the regular … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/13/23

Panther swim camp slated for next two weeks

The Powell Panthers Summer Swim Camp will be held at the Powell Aquatic Center starting next week alongside the diving camp. Any middle or high school swimmer is welcome to attend. The … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/13/23

Good Old Boys

The course started to heat up heading into the second week of July and the Good Old Boys were back at it with the game of the week being Toss-one. In this game a four-man team uses the three … more

7/13/23

Powell softball wins intercity title

Battling through the elements all season paid off for a set of Powell athletes, with the Aldrich Lumber girls’ softball team winning the intercity rec fast pitch softball league with an 11-6 … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/11/23

From left: Sierra Kilts, Jordynel Anderson and Brooke Larsen

Wyoming recruits join Trapper volleyball for 2023-24 season

A trio of Wyoming high school volleyball players are set to join the Northwest College volleyball program this upcoming season — joining the Trappers from the highest and lowest levels of … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/11/23

Jhett Schwahn put in his best effort to get around the tag against Sheridan last Wednesday. Schwahn and Powell will look to close out the regular season on top of the ‘A’ Northwest this week.

Pioneers tested near end of regular season

A week full of competition put the Powell Pioneers to the test, as they battled with the Sheridan Troopers in two tightly contested games, losing 7-6 and 4-3 at home last Wednesday, before heading to … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/11/23

A quick trip: Powell rider squeezes three rodeos into one day

Red Lodge is less than 47 miles from Cody as the crow flies, while Livingston, Montana, is a little more than 107 miles. So, to hit all three in one evening, why stick to the roads? Brody Wells … more

By Zac Taylor | 7/6/23

Trey Stenerson let the wood bat fly last weekend, finishing with three home runs including two against Torrington on Sunday.

Pioneers go 3-1 at Green River Tournament

A long weekend in Green River had highs and lows for the Powell Pioneers — winning 4-0 against Pocatello and 8-3 against Douglas before having a 14-game winning streak snapped late in a 4-3 … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/6/23

Powell High School coach Joe Asay (right) looks to help develop future Panther tennis players during a tennis camp next week at PHS.

Tennis camp kicks off Monday at PHS

The tennis season is just around the corner, with the high school season kicking off a month from now on Aug. 7. In order to prepare for the upcoming season the Powell Panthers alongside Cody … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/6/23

Ron Laird officially retired as commissioner of the WHSAA on June 30. Laird was honored at each state event throughout the year after announcing his intent to retire in early January.

Laird retires after 45 years of service

After more than two decades coaching, teaching and leading in Powell, and then two more decades helping to lead the state prep sports and activities organization, Ron Laird has retired. After … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/3/23