RUSTLER NEWS

Junior Jessie Marreel rides her way to the top

by Meg Smith

The entire arena is hushed. A baby cries in the distance. But junior Jessie Marreel is oblivious to it all. She is concentrated on the warm animal breathing beneath her; tensed and waiting for her command. Read the rest of this entry »

“My grandpa and my mom encourage me,” Gusick said. “My uncles were in wrestling when they were little, and my mom was pretty into watching and supporting them. My mom’s entire side of the family is nothing but wrestling.” Read the rest of this entry »

Wrestlers rustle up wins at state, younger team shows future promise

Rustler Wrestlers took on GFH in the annual cross-town meet on Jan. 21 at GFHS. Photo by Ashley Moore.

by Meghan O’Dell

To do well at the state wrestling meet, senior Cameron Ferrel and sophomore Marquis Archuletta know that toughness is essential.

“We have some tough kids on the team,” Ferrel said. “Considering how many we brought to state and how young our team is we did alright.” Read the rest of this entry »

by Josh Philyaw

The hard work of the girls and boys basketball teams overpowers mistakes as they each go into state ranked second.

“We make certain mistakes, we learn from what we do wrong, and encourage each other to try and not make that mistake again,” senior and shooting guard Katie Klick said. “Encouragement is the biggest attribute.” Read the rest of this entry »

by Chloe Rogers

The old saying “April showers bring May flowers” may excite some students that spring is in full bloom, but not near as much as it excites our spring sports athletes. Those who participate in spring sports need our support and encouragment to shine like we all know they can. Read the rest of this entry »

During basketball season, referees deal with pressure from coaches, parents, players and fans.

Montana refs share their stories

by Meg Smith

With their black and white stripes it seems the prey becomes the predator. These zebras don’t run away from the pack; they dive right in and keep the game from turning into a tooth and nail fight. They are the referees. Read the rest of this entry »

Wanting to see if he can improve his time in the 200 individual medley, senior and swimmer Derek Lair starts his practice on Jan. 26. Photo by Ashley Moore.

by Josh Philyaw

Swimming is not just a sport for senior Derek Lair; it’s a part of everyday life.

 “I love racing and pushing myself as hard as I possibly can,” Lair said. He has been swimming for three years at CMR — 10 years overall.

With his hard work and dedication he has accomplished many goals by himself and with the team. He has titles and state records with his team. He is a nationally ranked swimmer with only seconds off of Olympic times.

He said that he can swim the “200 individual medley in 1:53,” and his “freestyle in 45 seconds.”

“I feel really accomplished, but it also gives me something else to works towards,” Lair said. “I want to place high in the NCAA championships.” Read the rest of this entry »

by Emily Peterson

Senior Earl Lara knows how much dedication it takes to be a swimmer.  Since he was a little tyke swimming for the Peak Waves, he’s been sacrificing for the good of the sport and the team.  Lara has been swimming on the CMR varsity team since his freshman year, giving up all those winter activities he could be doing. Read the rest of this entry »

CMR grad Jesse Kruse takes rodeo world by storm

by Katie Hodges

Instead of love at first sight, it was love at first ride for 2005 CMR graduate Jesse Kruse. Read the rest of this entry »