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Kinley Cooley hugs coach Ashley Hildebrand following her individual state championship in cross country last fall. Cooley was named the Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year in May.

Following a stellar career and a senior year to remember, distance star Kinley Cooley added one final achievement to her Powell High School resume in May when she was named the Outstanding Senior … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/20/25

Bettger than the rest

Doug Bettger’s senior season was filled with a number of highlights including one final cherry on top to end the year. He was named the Powell High School Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/20/25

Ryan Barrus reaches out to tag a runner trying to steal second during a win over Green River on Tuesday. Powell swept the visiting Knights to earn two conference wins.

Pioneers sweep Green River

The Powell Pioneers entered two more conference games into the win column Tuesday night, pushing past the Green River Knights 7-3 and 14-6 despite a less than desirable performance against the … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/20/25

Tale of two games

In a tale of two games Friday the Powell Pioneers dominate the first game with 18 hits against Lovell in an 11-7 win before only managing one hit in the second contest in an 11-1 defeat. … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/17/25

Northwest College coach Andy Ward (left) shows a drill alongside then Powell High School player Alex Jordan (center) during the Trapper and Panther Boys’ Basketball Camp in 2024. The camp kicks off Monday at Powell High School.

Basketball camp kicks off Monday

The annual Trapper and Panther Boys’ Basketball Camp will be held at Powell High School starting on Monday, June 23, and ending on Thursday, June 26. It’s a chance for kids to compete and … more

6/17/25

Good Old Boys

Continuing into the heat of June the Good Old Boys took on the game of Mutt and Jeff on June 10, with the team score coming from the players’ net score on par 3’s and par 5’s. … more

6/17/25

Talon Nuss swings through a pitch at the plate during the Pioneers’ first game against Cody on Tuesday. Powell fell just short 5-4 and 2-0 in the doubleheader against its Park County rivals.

Pioneers fall to rival Cody

The Powell Pioneers fell to the rival Cody Cubs in two close contests Tuesday night, with runners stealing home proving to be the difference in a pair of 5-4 and 2-0 conference losses. … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/12/25

Maddy Agee lines up a shot during a home game against Lander in April. Agee led the Cubs with 25 goals and set program records for goals in a season and goals in a game with five.

Middle School girls’ soccer enjoys strong season

The Powell Middle School girls’ soccer team finished with an impressive record, as the Cubs went 6-1-1 during their quick spring season. The Cubs started their season with an impressive … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/12/25

Athletes head to big weekend in Casper

Local athletes both at the collegiate and high school level will converge on Casper this weekend to take part in a number of events, starting with the Shrine Bowl on Saturday. Athletes competing … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/12/25

Pioneers sweep conference openers

Kicking off ‘A’ West action on the road the Powell Pioneers earned a two game sweep over Riverton on Wednesday, defeating the Raiders 9-4 and 11-4. POWELL … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/10/25

Remaining a Pioneer

Powell High School graduate Jordan Loera is achieving a lifelong goal and keeping the same name across his chest at the next level, as the Powell Pioneer standout will compete for the NJCAA Miles … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/10/25

Caden Gines will compete in the team roping as a header at the CNFR in Casper, representing Central Wyoming College.

Powell cowboys head to CNFR

Longtime friends and Powell High School graduates Kyle Cheney and Caden Gines will be heading to Casper to compete in the College National Finals Rodeo next week. Cheney will be making his second … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/10/25

Good Old Boys

Heading into June the Good Old Boys played a game of Six-Six-Six on June 3, using one net score on the first six holes, two net scores on the next six holes and three net scores on the final six … more

6/10/25

David Holland announced his resignation as the head coach of the Powell High School girls’ wrestling team following one season at the helm.

Holland resigns as girls’ wrestling coach

Powell High School girls’ wrestling coach David Holland has resigned from the position following just one season at the helm, sending the Panthers searching for a new coach heading into the … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/5/25

Ben Ostermiller stretches out to save a ball from going into left field during the first game against Lovell on Friday. Powell finished with a 1-3 record against Lovell and the Billings Expos over the weekend.

Pioneers struggle in weekend action

A difficult weekend led to a 1-3 record for the Powell Pioneers, who were swept at home by Lovell 9-7 and 12-3 on Friday before splitting a pair of games against the Billings Expos on the road … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/5/25

Powell High School girls’ basketball coach Chelsea Kistler demonstrates a swim move for young camp goers last summer. Kistler, along with Northwest College women’s coach Cody Helenbolt, will host a basketball camp starting Monday.

Youth basketball camp tips off Monday

The Big Horn Basin youth basketball camp is set to kick off at Powell High School starting Monday morning and running through Thursday, with the camp hosted by Powell High School girls’ … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/5/25

Dawson Griffin signed his letter of intent on May 20, surrounded by his family and friends at Powell High School. Pictured are Dawson (center) alongside his father Andy (left) and mother Holly (right).

Griffin signs to Carroll College

Recent Powell High School graduate Dawson Griffin signed his letter of intent on May 20 to continue his basketball career at the next level, competing at NAIA school Carroll College starting this … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/5/25

Good Old Boys

Wrapping up May the Good Old Boys hit the course once again for a game of X-Cept 18, where each team uses one net score on holes 1-9, two net balls on holes 10-17 and three net balls on hole No. 18. … more

6/5/25

PAC Triathlon draws a crowd

Athletes of all ages converged on the Powell Aquatic Center to take part in the PAC Triathlon on Memorial Day weekend, as 35 athletes completed the May 24 event as part of teams or individuals. … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/3/25

The Powell Pioneers host a mound visit during a game earlier in the season in Powell. Powell finished 1-4 at the Kirby Drube Memorial in Gillette with a younger team due to graduation.

Younger Pioneers battle in Gillette

The Powell Pioneers finished 1-4 over a difficult, rainy Memorial Day weekend at the Kirby Drube Memorial Tournament in Gillette. Missing several starters due to graduation the Pioneers lost to … more

By Seth Romsa | 6/3/25