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2021-10-10

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La Junta / mccindians.com

MCC Golfers tie record score; finish in second at La Junta

LA JUNTA, Colo. – The McCook Community College Golf Team tied an all-time, one-day team scoring record Friday but still came up short. Eastern Wyoming held off MCC to claim the Otero Junior College tournament to cap the fall portion of the year-long Region IX standings chase. The Lancers won by nine shots, 558-567. Read more

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La Junta / lajuntatribunedemocrat.com

Cousins Alana Hill and Crislyn Miell square off in La Junta-Cheraw volleyball match

The La Junta High School volleyball team recorded its biggest win of the season Thursday at Tiger Gym. The Tigers defeated Cheraw, the sixth-ranked team in Class 1A, in five sets. The Wolverines won the first two sets by scores of 25-17 and 25-13. The Tigers came back with a... Read more

La Junta's Ian Backes showing his versatility on the gridiron

La Junta High School senior Ian Backes has been proving his versatility on the gridiron of late. He plays on both sides of the ball. On offense, he is in the backfield, while on defense he lines up at linebacker. “I’ve played defense and offense,” Backes said. “Wherever they need... Read more

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Manitou Springs / lajuntatribunedemocrat.com

5 takeaways from La Junta's 60-27 win over Manitou Springs on Oct. 8

Here are five takeaways from La Junta’s 60-27 win over Manitou Springs on Oct. 8 at Tiger Stadium. La Junta had a total of 486 rushing yards on 52 carries. It had two players who ran for more than 200 yards in sophomore Luke Garner with 212 yards on 26 carries, and junior Jeremiah Martinez with 201 yards on 15 carries. Senior Ian Backes added 70 yards on 10 carries. Read more

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