With competing cross country teams far behind the Rugby Panthers varsity girls, Rugby runners are focusing on their personal bests and competing from within, according to Coach Bill Jansen. The Panthers, who have led North Dakota Class B polls since the season began, left other teams in the ...
Rugby High School’s Panthers tested their mettle against an undefeated Region Six rival last week when they faced the Des Lacs-Burlington Lakers at home in Rugby Sept. 10. The Panthers came out on top in three sets against the 2-0 Lakers, who proved easier to handle than the Kenmare Honkers ...
The 2-0 Panthers defended their home turf Sept. 4 in a matchup against rival Harvey Hornets before a stinging 12-32 game gave them their first loss. Coach Travis Risovi predicted the pain from the 20-point loss wouldn’t last long, though. “We have a young team,” Risovi said. “This ...
The Rugby Panthers started their volleyball season with two 3-1 set wins in their first week to prime them for a tough schedule ahead. Their first home match Aug. 29 saw a battle against the Region 8 Kenmare Honkers. Three days later, the Panthers were back in the Rugby High gym, ready for ...
The Rugby High Panther Girls’ Cross Country team stayed at first place Sept. 5 both in the state Class B coaches’ poll and at the Cooperstown Invitational, continuing the pattern they’ve set for the season. Coach Bill Jansen said challenges still lay ahead for Rugby, however. “The ...
The Rugby High Panthers stayed ahead of the pack in last week’s North Dakota Class B coaches’ poll and kept its top spot secure with a win over 10 other teams in the Velva Invitational Meet at Star City Golf Course in Velva Aug. 27. The number-one ranked Panther varsity girls’ squad ...
DES LACS — As a crisp breeze swirled through the air, Joel Matehs churned ahead. When the Rugby Panthers needed Matehs to produce at the Aug. 28 contest against Des Lacs/Burlington, the senior running back scored two early rushing touchdowns. “He’s such a talented back,” Rugby head ...
The Rugby High Panthers started their football season last week with a 14-6 win against the Nedrose Cardinals and what Coach Travis Risovi said was a restructured team."Basically, this was all new," Risovi said as he congratulated the players after the game against the Region 3 team. "With ...
