Tay Wheat, in the middle of the Homecoming senior royalty, waves after being named Homecoming king.Sam Green/Special to The Journal
A delighted home crowd filled with Montezuma-Cortez alumnis savored the moment as the Panthers beat Salida Friday night. They now turn their focus to a battle for first place in the IML next week against Alamosa
The Montezuma-Cortez band performs at the Homecoming halftime show.Sam Green/Special to The Journal
Tay Wheat, in the middle of the Homecoming senior royalty, waves after being named Homecoming king.Sam Green/Special to The Journal
A future Panther cheerleader is lifted up by the high school cheer leaders during the half time show.Sam Green/Special to The Journal
Tay Wheat and Kenzi Whipple are crowned Montezuma-Cortez High School king and queen Friday night at the Panther football game.Sam Green/Special to The Journal
Tay Wheat breaks through the line for a 54 yard run to set up a Panther touchdown from the one yard line.Sam Green/Special to The Journal
Quarterback Colby Mcmillian runs the ball for a Panther first down.Sam Green/Special to The Journal
Houston Hurst celebrates after the Panthers stop Salida from scoring in four downs from the four yard line.Sam Green/Special to The Journal
Parker Conrad runs the ball for a first down after a pass from quarterback Colby Mcmillian.Sam Green/Special to The Journal