The Rocky Ford Meloneers wrestling team lines up for an official weigh-in before a dual with the Widefield Gladiators on Feb. 2, 2023, in Rocky Ford.

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A uniquely Colorado mascot resides in Rocky Ford, an agricultural oasis of about 4,000 people in southeastern Colorado. That’s where you’ll find the Meloneers.

Rocky Ford got on the board once more at 138 pounds, where Joe Zamora, ranked first statewide in Class 2A at 132 pounds, defeated Carter Romack by fall in 1:15 to narrow the deficit to 19-12.

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Maestas, a defending state champion at 112 pounds, sliced up Hunter Uhland of Eads 15-6 and the Meloneers diced up the 2A field for the team title with 309 points and nine regional champions.

AURORA -- The Rocky Ford Meloneers won their first ever girls state championship defeating the defending 3A softball state champs the Strasburg Indians.

Dove Creek picked up just enough points in the final session to claim its first state trophy, 141-135 over the Meloneers. The most painful Rocky Ford loss was a 3-1 decision at 171 pounds for ...

The Class 2A, fourth-ranked Rocky Ford High School girls basketball team got off to a slow start in its game against Swink Tuesday at the Lions Den as the Meloneers trailed 8-2 at the end of the ...