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  • Lady Wildcats emerge undefeated from 1st Fleming Tourney

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Dec 22, 2021

    The Lady Wildcats continue to maintain their undefeated season finishing last week at 2-0 with wins over Arickaree/Woodlin and Gilpin County. They sit in Colorado High School Activities Association's rankings at number three behind Briggsdale and Flatirons Academy. Fleming hosted a tournament last weekend; inviting Arickaree/Woodlin, Gilpin County and Denver Waldorf to their home court. The Lady Wildcats sailed to a smooth Friday victory over Arickaree/Woodlin. Fleming owned a nine-point...

  • Wildcats snap losing streak with win over Indians to open tourney

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Dec 22, 2021

    Fleming's Wildcats snapped a three-game losing streak last week with a win over the Arickaree/Woodlin Indians in the first annual Fleming Tournament. The Wildcats hosted Arickaree/Woodlin, Gilpin County and Denver Waldorf for the Friday/Saturday event. Fleming took on Arickaree/Woodlin on the opening night of the tournament. They jumped to an early nine-point lead after the first quarter and expanded that lead by another three in the second to close the half on top, 29-17, The Wildcats...

  • Wildcats drop home contest against Caliche; fall to 0-3 on the year

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Dec 15, 2021

    Fleming's Wildcats dropped their third contest of the three-game season last weekend - this time by just four points - to the visiting Caliche Buffaloes. Two games remain on the Wildcats' agenda before Christmas break. The home team found themselves down by nine after the opening 10 minutes of play last Friday, 23-14, but closed in on seven points of that gap in the second; outscoring the Buffaloes, 20-13. Caliche remained on top at the half, 36-34. Third quarter scoring looked fairly even with...

  • Lady Wildcats open with solid 2-0 start

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Dec 8, 2021

    Fleming's Lady Wildcats opened the basketball season last week with a solid 2-0 start. The local ladies hosted the neighboring Haxtun Lady Bulldogs on Friday night and the Evangelical Christian Lady Eagles on Saturday. The Lady Wildcats and Lady Bulldogs put on an exciting show for fans in Friday night's season opener. Fleming led by just a single point after the opening quarter and widened the spread by another three points before the end of the first half, 28-24. The Lady Bulldogs fought back...

  • Wildcats suffer two losses in week one

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Dec 8, 2021

    The Fleming Wildcats suffered two losses last week on the basketball court following at-home, season-opening action. The Wildcats hosted Haxtun Friday night and the Evangelical Christian Eagles on Saturday and dropped two 0-2 in the first week of play. Friday's contest with the neighboring Haxtun Bulldogs opened with the Bulldogs on top by nine, 16-7. Fleming stepped up their game in the second quarter holding Haxtun's offense to nine points while putting up 22 of their own. The home team led...

  • Wildcat football players earn honors at close of this year's season

    Spring Atchison, Office Manger|Dec 8, 2021

    Six members of the Fleming Wildcats' 6-man football team earned All-Conference designation at the conclusion of the 2021-22 football season. The Wildcats finished at 9-3 overall with an 8-man loss to Haxtun, a regular season loss to Idalia and a quarterfinal playoff loss to Idalia that ended their season. Seniors Hayden Burr, Joel Muller and junior Nolan Japp were named All-Conference. Juniors Kenny Bandy, Blake Feather and Braylen Feather received All-Conference, Honorable Mention. Burr,...

  • Five Lady Wildcats earn top post-season volleyball honors

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Dec 1, 2021

    The completion of the 2021-22 volleyball season brought a host of accolades for the 1A State Runner-Up Fleming Lady Wildcat team. The Lady Wildcats won their second consecutive Runner-Up title in November in their 16th consecutive State Tournament appearance. Seniors Whitney Chintala and Zoey Vandenbark and junior Kally Kirkwood were selected for All-Conference honors. Junior Lexi Schaefer and sophomore Madi Serrato earned All-Conference, Honorable Mention. All-Conference honorees are selected...

  • Lady Wildcats take Runner-Up title in 16th consecutive appearance

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Nov 17, 2021

    The Fleming Lady Wildcat volleyball squad has grown up seeing and admiring excellence on their volleyball court. This year's team continued that tradition of excellence, a tradition that started before their elementary years, with a 16th consecutive State volleyball tournament appearance. First year Lady Wildcat Head Coach Megan Chintala took the reins of the dynasty in the senior season of Sam Pope, Zoey Vandenbark and Whitney Chintala, her younger sister. The trio of this year's seniors grew...

  • Wildcat season ends with quarterfinal loss

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Nov 17, 2021

    The defending 6-man State Champion Fleming Wildcats were stopped short in their quest for a third consecutive State title last Friday with a quarterfinal loss to the Idalia Wolves. Returning to the field following a week hiatus brought about by a Hanover forfeiture, the Fleming Wildcats were given home-field advantage for the quarterfinal contest. The fifth ranked Fleming Wildcats and the fourth ranked Idalia Wolves met during the regular season on Idalia's home field. The local team suffered...

  • Lady Wildcats sweep Region B tourney; enter State bracket at #2

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Nov 10, 2021

    Three Fleming Lady Wildcat seniors made their final home appearance on the volleyball court last weekend. The trio - Whitney Chintala, Sam Pope and Zoey Vandenbark - led their team to a number two ranking in the opening bracket of the post season giving them home court advantage for regional pool play. The squad hosted the La Veta Lady Redhawks and the Springfield Longhorns last Saturday. As the highest seed entering the Region B tournament, the Lady Wildcats took the court for matches one and...

  • Wildcats advance to quarterfinals against Idalia

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Nov 10, 2021

    The Fleming Wildcat football team took the week off last week following a forfeit by the Hanover Hornets. The number-five ranked Wildcats were scheduled to host the 12th-ranked Hornets on Saturday afternoon to open 6-man State playoffs, but a positive COVID-19 case forced the Hornets' forfeiture. Fleming now advances to the quarterfinal round against the Idalia Wolves. The Wildcats traveled to Idalia in late October where they suffered their first and only 6-man loss this season. Idalia won...

  • Fleming takes 6-point win over Cheraw; enters playoffs at #5

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Nov 3, 2021

    Hometown fans saw an exciting regular season closer in Fleming last Saturday when the Wildcats hosted the Wolverines of Cheraw. Both teams now advance into the State playoff bracket - Fleming in the number five slot and Cheraw at number seven. The Wildcats won the coin flip and deferred to the second half giving the visiting Wolverines the first offensive opportunity. Cheraw would begin their campaign marching up field and suffering their first penalties of the game. They chewed up nearly half o...

  • Lady Wildcats enter Regional play in #2 slot

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Nov 3, 2021

    The Fleming Lady Wildcats wrapped up their regular season with a big win over the Merino Lady Rams last Thursday, Oct. 28. Both teams have consistently been listed in the top five in Colorado High School Activities Association rankings and in ratings percentage index standings. Thursday's outing marked the first between the two squads this season and gave Merino their fifth loss of the year. The Lady Wildcats and Lady Rams now hold identical 18-5 overall records. Merino took set one last week...

  • Fleming Wildcat volleyball & football teams maintain top positions

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Oct 27, 2021

    The Fleming Wildcat volleyball and football teams remain in top-10 positions in Colorado High School Activities Association rankings and in ratings percentage index standings following court and field action last week. The Lady Wildcats, who hold the second spot in CHSAA rankings and RPI standings, competed in several matches last week, the first of which took place at Idalia last Friday where they swept the Lady Wolves. Idalia entered as the top competitor in their league at 14-4 overall. They fell in sets one through three by tallies of...

  • Wildcats clinch conference title with 1-point win over Mustangs

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Oct 20, 2021

    A championship showdown Friday night in Fleming ended a perfect league record for one team. That team was not the Wildcats. The Prairie Mustangs came to town last week for the North Central Championship. Both the Wildcats and the Mustangs boasted perfect league records prior to Friday night’s event. The Wildcats walked away with a 52-51 victory after an eventful evening. Fleming won the coin toss performed by former Denver Bronco Mark Jackson. The retired wide receiver spent time prior to Friday’s game signing autographs for fans. Captain Joe...

  • Lady Wildcats go 1-1 last week; take 5-set rematch over Briggsdale on Friday

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Oct 13, 2021

    A competitive week on the volleyball court saw a 1-1 finish for the Fleming Lady Wildcats. The local ladies in green opened with a contest on Haxtun's court where they fell 3-0 to the Lady Bulldogs last Tuesday, before hosting a victorious re-match over the top-ranked Briggsdale Lady Falcons on Friday. The Lady Wildcats played tight sets with the neighboring Haxtun Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday despite the three-set loss. Game one went to 29-27 before it closed with Haxtun on top. Fleming fell by...

  • Wildcats maintain top league spot; stand at number five in RPI standings

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Oct 13, 2021

    Three games remain on Fleming’s regular-season agenda and the Wildcats remain on top in 6-man’s North League. Their most recent victory over Briggsdale puts in them in number-five slot according to the Colorado High School Activities Association’s ratings percentage index 6-man standings. Teams listed ahead of the Wildcats in RPI standings include Stratton, Cheyenne Wells, Granada and Idalia. Fleming hosted the Briggsdale Falcons for last Friday night’s outing. When dust settled, the Wildcats came out on top with a 54-21 victory. The Wildcat...

  • Fleming Lady Wildcats go 1-1 last week with tough upcoming agenda

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Oct 6, 2021

    The Fleming Lady Wildcats went 1-1 on the court over the past week with a loss to 3A's Valley Lady Vikings out of Gilcrest and a league sweep over the Weldon Valley Lady Warriors. The local ladies went on the road to Gilcrest last Wednesday, Sept. 29 where they suffered their second loss of the season - this time to the 10-3 Valley Lady Vikings. The Lady Wildcats took the top-five ranked Valley team to five sets, winning sets two and three 25-23 and 25-19. Valley grabbed wins in sets one, four a...

  • Wildcats take win at Weldon Valley; move to 4-0 in league play

    Spring Atchison, Managing Editor|Oct 6, 2021

    Weldon Valley hosted the Fleming Wildcats last Friday for 6-man gridiron action. The home team managed 18 points in the contest - the most scored on the Wildcat defense in a 6-man contest this season. Despite the opponent's offensive efforts, the Wildcats took the victory, 62-18, and maintain the top spot at 4-0 in league play. Junior quarterback Braylen Feather earned a quarterback rating of 165.2 in last Friday's contest. He completed 12 of 14 passes for 187 yards and five touchdowns. Junior...

  • Fleming's Lady Wildcats move to 10-1 with 30-5 set record

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Sep 29, 2021

    Nearly halfway through their regularly scheduled season, the Fleming Lady Wildcats tacked on another sweep to their overall record this year. Their most recent sweep over Lone Star puts them at 10-1 overall - nine of those victories being sweeps. The team's second consecutive week on the road put them at Lone Star last Thursday to face off with the then 5-5 Lady Longhorns. Lone Star fell hard in the opening set allowing Fleming the 25-8 win. The home team came a few points closer in the remainin...

  • Wildcats trample North Park; advance to 3-0 league record

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Sep 29, 2021

    With five games remaining on their regular season schedule, the Fleming Wildcats added league win number three with a trampling at North Park on Saturday, Sept. 25. They've maintained a perfect league record with wins over Peetz, Pawnee and most recently North Park. League contests with Weldon Valley, Briggsdale and Prairie account for their upcoming agenda. The opening quarter of Saturday's action at the home of the North Park Wildcats saw an even score with both teams putting eight on the...

  • Wildcats dish out third shut out in 4th week

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Sep 22, 2021

    The Fleming Wildcats returned to their regularly scheduled 6-man action last week with a contest on the road at Pawnee. The Wildcats met up with the Haxtun Bulldogs for an 8-man contest the week prior, suffering their first loss of the season. This week's action put them back on track - dishing out their third shut out in the fourth week of 6-man gridiron action. The Wildcats met up with the Coyotes on the Coyotes' home turf last Friday evening. Scores by quarter were not reported on MaxPreps,...

  • Lady Wildcats add two sweeps to winning record

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Sep 22, 2021

    Fleming's Lady Wildcats added two sweeps to their prior 7-1 season record last week. The local ladies traveled to Caliche on Tuesday, Sept. 14 where they took a quick win over the Lady Buffaloes and headed to Holyoke on Saturday, Sept. 18 to play a close contest with the 2A Lady Dragons. Tuesday's action at Caliche finished fast with the Lady Wildcats holding the Lady Buffaloes to single digits in sets one and three. Fleming earned a three-set sweep by scores of 25-9, 25-11 and 25-7. Sophomore...

  • Lady Cats sweep Friday and Saturday

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Sep 15, 2021

    Fleming's Lady Wildcats swept in back-to-back night's last week. They opened on the road against the Prairie Lady Mustangs on Friday and hosted the Flagler Lady Panthers for homecoming on Saturday. Prairie fell Friday night by set scores of 25-8, 25-10 and 25-7, giving the local ladies the match victory. True to form, junior Kally Kirkwood made an impressive showing at the net. She led her team in kills with 12 off 19 attacks with no hitting errors. Kirkwood also contributed three blocks and 11...

  • Lady Wildcats suffer first loss to Briggsdale; win over Peetz

    Spring Atchison, Office Manager|Sep 8, 2021

    The Fleming Lady Wildcats dropped their first match of the season at the home of the Briggsdale Lady Falcons last week. Both teams saw 1A State Tournament action earlier this year in mid-May and fell at the hands of the Merino Lady Rams; Briggsdale in round one and Fleming in the Championship. The Lady Wildcats sailed to a smooth 3-0 victory over the Lady Falcons just a few short months ago at the home of the Lady Falcons. Briggsdale returned the favor on Thursday taking sets one through three...

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