We are proud supporters of the Rangely Panthers football teams.

The Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation, with a Board of Directors of Rangely High School graduates, was created to honor the late Mike and Nick Lancaster who played football for the Rangely Panthers and both wore the #17 Jersey. Each earned All-Conference honors during their high school careers, and Nick went on to earn All-State recognition as a quarterback—something his older brother was especially proud of. Their mutual love of football was one of the many things they bonded over.

When Nick returned to Rangely in 2009 to help coach his hometown Panthers for the 2009 & 2010 seasons, he discovered a much different financial climate than during his playing days. The program lacked equipment, uniforms, and even basic travel funds for players and coaches. Nick stepped in, raising money and personally contributing to ensure the team and its players had what they needed.

Following Nick’s passing in 2017, the Nick Lancaster Football Memorial Fund was created, and in 2021, it grew into the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. The outpouring of love and support—from donations to participation in events held in Nick’s name—has provided much healing to his family, extended family and friends as well as put a positive spin on a heartbreaking event in our lives. There is no doubt in our hearts and minds that Nick would be extremely honored to be a catalyst for others to give to a program that he so dearly loved.