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     Wednesday March 10, 2010
SPORTS : Ron ortivez captures third    •    SPORTS : Lady Redskins lose one, clinch district    •    SPORTS : Theres always next year    •    SPORTS : Redskin men end season on winning note    •    SPORTS : Panthers beat Swink and Cotopaxi    •    EXTRA : The Klan in Walsenburg, part 3    •    EXTRA : Huerfanos Wild West celebrities    •    EXTRA : La Veta history for February 25, 2010    •    EXTRA : Walsenburg history for Feb 25, 2010    •    MORE : Briefs for February 25, 2010    •    MORE : County Jail roster for February 25, 2010    •    MORE : Budget cuts overtake Re-1 agenda    •    MORE : Tourism Board receives grant applications    •    NEWS : Huerfano Journal takes over the World    •    NEWS : What\'s all this then?    •    NEWS : Fast Facts due out next week    •    NEWS : Huerfano scores big at Science Fair    •    MORE : Briefs for February 18, 2010    •    EXTRA : Despite This for Feb. 18. 2010    •    EXTRA : La Veta History for Feb. 18, 2010    •    EXTRA : Walsenburg History for Feb 18, 2010    •    EXTRA : Sports Celebrities sightings    •    EXTRA : The Passionate Gardner, part 2    •    EXTRA : The Klan in Walsenburg, part 2    •    MORE : Huerfano County one of the lowest in health in Colorado    •    MORE : Skaggs will not seek re-election in Cucharas    •    MORE : Re-1 ponders how to save money    •    NEWS : Wind Farm in holding pattern    •    NEWS : La Veta cannot consider Grandote proposal    •    NEWS : Walsenburg in dire economic straights    •    NEWS : More layoffs in store for City    •    SPORTS : Cordova loses on OT    •    SPORTS : Ron Ortivez places third at State.    •    SPORTS : Ron Ortivez to wrestle for third.    •    SPORTS : Tim Yount and Tidbits    •    SPORTS : Panthers are 16th after the semi-finals.    •    SPORTS : See Waylon Cordova Wrestle live on the internet ???     •    SPORTS : Ron Ortivez drops match    •    SPORTS : Panthers 18th in team standings and 3rd in Marines pull-ups    •    SPORTS : CORDOVA IN FINALS...CORDOVA IN FINALS...CORDOVA IN FINALS    •    EXTRA : The Klan in Walsenburg, part 1    •    EXTRA : La Veta history for February 11, 2010    •    EXTRA : Walsenburg History for February 11, 2010    •    EXTRA : Comfort Stations    •    MORE : Briefs for Febraury 11, 2010    •    MORE : Wind Farm or Airport?    •    MORE : No electricity rate increase for 2010    •    NEWS : Two Rivers Water Company acquires majority interest in Huerfano-Cucharas Irrigation Company    •    NEWS : No good news on CCA for Walsenburg    •    EXTRA : La Veta history for January 28, 2010    •    EXTRA : Walsenburg history for January 28, 2010    •    EXTRA : Strictly for medicinal purposes...    •    NEWS : Prison closing a blow to County    •    MORE : Petroglyph setlement    •    NEWS : CCA Pulling out of Huerfano County    •    TO SEE AND DO : Under Contruction    •    EXTRA : Draining Martin Lake impacts wildlife minimally    •    NEWS : Golf course closure    •    REAL ESTATE : Redwing Ranch- NOW REDUCED!!    •    NEWS : One whopping big book fine    •     : Nathan Lewis dies    •    NEWS : Cordova places second at State    •    
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Ron ortivez captures third
by David Tesitor
DENVER-
La Veta’s Ron Ortivez fulfilled a lifetime goal last Saturday, wrestling on the final day of the State High School Tournament.  He took third place in decisive fashion, defeating Gabe Lema of Burlington in 3:34 seconds.
    Ortive..
Lady Redskins lose one, clinch district

La Veta splits weekend action
MOSCA, ANTONITO- The Lady Redskins’ 14-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of the Sangre de Cristo Thunderbirds.  La Veta lost in decisive fashion, 52-31, scoring only 8 points in the second half.  According to Sm..
Theres always next year
DENVER-  Nine area wrestlers did not advance, however the State Tournament was an experience they will never forget.
    For Jacob Tenorio, the scrappy 103-pound sophomore, this was his first trip to ‘The Can.’  For Brian Aguirre, a 135-pound junior, this w..
Redskin men end season on winning note
MOSCA, ANTONITO- The La Veta men’s basketball team won the final two games of the season in dramatic fashion.  On Thursday, the Skins defeated Sangre, 63-51.  Dakota Mason scored a record high of 32 points and pulled in 14 boards.  Josiah Christian hit 12 po..
Panthers beat Swink and Cotopaxi
SWINK, COTOPAXI- The John Mall Panthers defeated the Swink Lions 47-46 last Thursday. The Cats opened up a 12-6 first-quarter lead, but they fell apart in the second quarter, letting a 6-point lead turn into a 6-point deficit.  The Lions’ man-to-man defense ..
Cordova loses on OT
DENVER 7:49 p.m.- Walsenburg′s Waylon Cordova lost his bid to become the 2A champion when he lost to Alex Pena in overtime.  It was one of the most defensive and strategic battles in the tournament as both gladiators failed to score in regulation.  OT is a o..
Ron Ortivez places third at State.
DENVER 3:18p.m.  La Veta′s Ron Ortivez placed third at the 2010 state wrestling tournament after he defeated Gabe Luna in a match he controlled from the beginning.  He pinned Luma in 3:34 seconds.  For Ron′s dramatic story, see Thursdays Huerfano Journal...
Ron Ortivez to wrestle for third.
DENVER 12:39- La Veta′s, Ron Ortivez beat Jeremy Lutz of Rocky Ford and earned the right to wrestle for third place later this afternoon.  He will face Gabe Lema of Burlington, a senior with a 26-12 record.  Lema defeated Panther Andre Ortiz to advance.  The..
Tim Yount and Tidbits
DENVER  PEPSI ′′THE CAN" CENTER 11:00- The Journal had a chance to speak with Tim Yount, the leading authority on high school wrestling and president of ′On the Mat′ about his predictions on tonight′s Waylon Cordova-Alex Pena match. 

Before the tournamen..
Panthers are 16th after the semi-finals.
DENVER-The John Mall Panthers are ranked 16th after the semi final rounds with 27 points.  To give you an idea of the competitiveness of the teams present, the number one team is Wiggins, with six wrestlers in the finals.
See Waylon Cordova Wrestle live on the internet ???
DENVER 10:45:  Day three is about to begin and the only wrestler competing in the morning session is Ron Ortivez.  The biggest story of the weekend is Waylon Cordova wrestling for the 119 pound championship tonight. 

Even bigger is the fact the snowy wea..
Ron Ortivez drops match
DENVER 9:06 pm- Ron Ortivez lost his semi-final match and dropped to the consolation rounds tomorrow.  If he wins the next match, he will wrestle for third place in the afternoon.  The worst he can place is 6th.  For Ortivez, a senior fro La Veta High School..
Panthers 18th in team standings and 3rd in Marines pull-ups
DENVER- The John Mall Panthers are tied for 18th place as a team with 15 points.  La Veta is 22nd with 15.  The Panthers are also ranked number 3 with 77 pull-ups in the Marines, ′Meet the Challange" pitting teams against spectators... something novel to kee..
CORDOVA IN FINALS...CORDOVA IN FINALS...CORDOVA IN FINALS

DENVER 8:01 pm - Walsenburg′s Waylon Cordova is one match away from a state championship after his decisive victory over Nick Hammes of Holly in a technical decision, 17-2.  Cordova aggressively fought Hammes to claim his first ever chanpionship match. 

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