Amy Kame is fouled by Lexie Warkentin.

Kame is surrounded but gets the shot off

Mesa State College’s Andy Laminger tries pinning (which he did later) Andrew Roden of Highlands New Mexico in a match Thursday at Brownson Arena.

Wesley Shingleton of Palisade High School, left, twists Jonny Pauli of Grand Junction soon after pinning him at the Jackpot Duals held Thursday at Grand Junction High School. The four valley high school wrestling teams competed for bragging rights in the annual tournament.

Freezing temperatures can be lethal to trout accustomed to water temperatures above 32 degrees. Quick releases and minimal exposure to cold air are key to trout survival.

Players fight for a loose ball.

Central’s Stacy Kinnett runs away from the defense of Glenwood’s Lexie Warkentin during a fast break to make a layup.

Tayler Else and Lexie Warkentin fight for a rebound.

Marcus Vincent of Palisade headlocks Ryan Barakat of Fruita during the recent Jackpot Duals.

Even with the temperature hovering around 11 degrees, Carol Oglesby finds some open water at the Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery north of Gunnison. The hatchery is fed by deep springs and well water, both of which are warm enough to keep the river and ponds open.

Haleigh Higgins of Central drives on Lexie Warkentin of Glenwood.

Maddi Vana shoots a jumper.

Tangled up for a rebound.

Central’s Stacy Kinnett shoots a layup

The Hot Potato dance.

Pat Oglesby prepares to quickly release a trout caught during a winter fishing trip. Sunny winter days can offer plenty of fishing opportunities, and open water can be found within a couple of hours of Grand Junction.

Central’s Stacy Kinnett runs away from the defense of Glenwood’s Lexie Warkentin during a fast break to make a layup Tuesday at Central High School.