Position: Sports Editor

Email: bobbya@cortezjournal.com

Phone Number: 970-564-6035

About: Bobby came to Cortez in July of 2010 looking for a new, exciting challenge. He certainly found that as the sports editor at the Cortez Journal.
Bobby earned a B.A. in journalism from the University of Wyoming in the spring of 2010.
He was a sports writer for the U.W. newspaper — The Branding Iron — and worked as an intern for U.W. Athletic Media Relations.
He is a Logan, Utah, native. Before coming to Cortez, He lived in Laramie, Wyo., and around the Equality State for 10 years.
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Grapplers gear for state spot

It’s that time of year, where wrestlers seek a spot at the Pepsi Center.High School regional wrestling tournaments are on Friday and Saturday. A spot at state is at stake in Denver.At 2A, Dove...

DATE: Feb. 9, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Lady Bulldogs back on track

The Lady Bulldogs buckled down and were tough Tuesday night.Dove Creek established control early with hard nose defense and forced turnover after turnover. The Lady Bulldogs ran away in transition...

DATE: Feb. 9, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Panthers hold on for win

One losing streak had to end Saturday.Fortunately for the Montezuma-Cortez High School Panthers basketball team, the right one ended. M-CHS made 9 of 13 free throws down the stretch to hold off a...

DATE: Feb. 7, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Dolores sweeps rival Mancos

The Lady Bears basketball team was favored at home Saturday over rival Mancos.Dolores took care of business with a 49-39 win, snapping a four-game losing streak. The Lady Bluejays didn’t make it...

DATE: Feb. 7, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Bears get revenge

The Mancos Bluejays scored six straight points to take a late 41-40 lead Saturday.Mancos didn’t score again.Alex Goodwin put back a Tyler Weir miss and captain Cody Carroll went 4-for-4 at the...

DATE: Feb. 7, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Bulldogs edge Monticello

Revenge tasted sweet in Dove Creek.The Bulldogs interstate wrestling team hosted Utah state rival Monticello Wednesday night.Only 25 miles separate the two rivals, but it was the Buckaroos making...

DATE: Feb. 4, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Panthers left spellbound

Inspiration, grit, fire, intensity, mental toughness and defense.These are terms often used to describe a rivalry boys high school basketball game.Durango had it all at home last Friday.The...

DATE: Jan. 31, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Lady Panthers get demonized

Two struggling girls basketball teams took the floor Friday night at Durango High School.Rivals Montezuma-Cortez and Durango combined for a paltry 8-21 record before tipoff.Someone had to win and...

DATE: Jan. 31, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Lady Panthers claw forward, show inprovement

Conference play remains unkind to a young Lady Panthers basketball team.Grand Junction and Fruita Monument visited Montezuma-Cortez High School on Friday and Saturday.Each game, the Lady Panthers...

DATE: Jan. 24, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Ball doesn’t bounce Panthers’ way

Two 5A conference foes came to Montezuma-Cortez High School on Friday and Saturday.The 4A Panthers looked every bit up to task against Grand Junction Friday night.After battling back most of the...

DATE: Jan. 24, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

All-State football!

The Denver Post has recognized three local football players.All-State high school football teams were announced for 2011 and Montezuma-Cortez, Mancos and Dove Creek are represented.Montezuma-Cortez...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Lady Bears win slug fest

Dolores started fast, then held off rival Mancos for the win in another chapter of this historic girls basketball rivalry.“You win and you win ugly,” Dolores coach John McHenry said about the...

DATE: Jan. 17, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

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