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A shuffle behind the Cowboys microphone.
Learfield IMG College and the University of Wyoming Athletics Department announced Monday that Wyoming Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Walsh will continue broadcasting Wyoming Cowboy Football games, but he is stepping away as the play-by-play voice of Cowboy Basketball.
UW graduate and long-time Wyoming broadcaster Reece Monaco will take over as the play-by-play announcer for Cowboy Basketball in the upcoming season, and KFBC Radio Sports Director Keith Kelley will replace Monaco as the play-by-play voice of Cowgirl Basketball.
Walsh has been announcing Cowboy basketball games for the past 36 years.
Monaco has called Cowgirl Basketball for the past 19 seasons. He has also been the sideline reporter for Cowboy Football for the past nine years.
Kelley is currently the Sports Director at KFBC Radio in Cheyenne and will remain in that role, while taking over for Monaco as the play-by-play voice of Cowgirl Basketball.
Monaco and Kelley are both familiar to KKTS's listeners as broadcasters on the Cowboy State News Network. 090220
Learfield IMG College and the University of Wyoming Athletics Department announced Monday that Wyoming Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Walsh will continue broadcasting Wyoming Cowboy Football games, but he is stepping away as the play-by-play voice of Cowboy Basketball.
UW graduate and long-time Wyoming broadcaster Reece Monaco will take over as the play-by-play announcer for Cowboy Basketball in the upcoming season, and KFBC Radio Sports Director Keith Kelley will replace Monaco as the play-by-play voice of Cowgirl Basketball.
Walsh has been announcing Cowboy basketball games for the past 36 years.
Monaco has called Cowgirl Basketball for the past 19 seasons. He has also been the sideline reporter for Cowboy Football for the past nine years.
Kelley is currently the Sports Director at KFBC Radio in Cheyenne and will remain in that role, while taking over for Monaco as the play-by-play voice of Cowgirl Basketball.
Monaco and Kelley are both familiar to KKTS's listeners as broadcasters on the Cowboy State News Network. 090220
Casper College sports will play, but not til after the first of the year.
The NJCAA announced Wednesday that fall close-contact sports at all junior colleges across the nation will postpone their seasons until second semester.
That means T-Birds mens and womens basketball can play 22 games from January 22nd to April 10th. Volleyball can play 21 matches between Jan. 29-April 3.
An the inaugural season of Thunderbirds mens and womens soccer will schedule 14 games beginning April 2 and finishing no later than May 24. 071620
The NJCAA announced Wednesday that fall close-contact sports at all junior colleges across the nation will postpone their seasons until second semester.
That means T-Birds mens and womens basketball can play 22 games from January 22nd to April 10th. Volleyball can play 21 matches between Jan. 29-April 3.
An the inaugural season of Thunderbirds mens and womens soccer will schedule 14 games beginning April 2 and finishing no later than May 24. 071620
Phil Steele’s Preseason Mountain West All-Conference team has been announced and seven Wyoming Cowboys are among the players selected by Steele in his preseason football preview.
The Cowboys' junior running back Xazavian Valladay and junior center Keegan Cryder were both named to the Preseason First Team All-Mountain West squad.
Valladay is coming off a 2019 season in which he rushed for 1,265 yards and ranked 18th in the nation in rushing. He was a First Team All-MW selection as a sophomore by MW head coaches and media.
Cryder was a Freshman All-American in 2018 as selected by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and was a Second Team All-MW selection by MW head coaches and media in 2019.
Cowboys football opens Saturday, September 5th, when the Pokes host Weber State at War Memorial Stadium.
Dave Walsh and Kevin McKinney with play-by-play coverage on KKTY's AM 1470 and 93.3 FM. 071520
The Cowboys' junior running back Xazavian Valladay and junior center Keegan Cryder were both named to the Preseason First Team All-Mountain West squad.
Valladay is coming off a 2019 season in which he rushed for 1,265 yards and ranked 18th in the nation in rushing. He was a First Team All-MW selection as a sophomore by MW head coaches and media.
Cryder was a Freshman All-American in 2018 as selected by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and was a Second Team All-MW selection by MW head coaches and media in 2019.
Cowboys football opens Saturday, September 5th, when the Pokes host Weber State at War Memorial Stadium.
Dave Walsh and Kevin McKinney with play-by-play coverage on KKTY's AM 1470 and 93.3 FM. 071520
Sports programs are done at Sheridan College and Gillette College.
In the face of major cuts in state funding, administrators at the two Northern Wyoming Community College Campuses announced Thursday that their entire athletics programs have been cut. That includes mens and womens basketball and soccer programs at both schools.
The rodeo program is the only program that will continue at both schools, but with a significantly reduced budget.
Cutting athletics will account for a $2.8 million savings in the college district's budget.
The college district also is cutting $500,000 from administration and academic budgets, along with $260,000 from campus police.
The overall budget cuts come to nearly $4 million.
Both Gillette and Sheridan College say that they'll offer academic scholarships to students who were on athletic scholarships.
Coaches will start looking for work elsewhere. 062520
In the face of major cuts in state funding, administrators at the two Northern Wyoming Community College Campuses announced Thursday that their entire athletics programs have been cut. That includes mens and womens basketball and soccer programs at both schools.
The rodeo program is the only program that will continue at both schools, but with a significantly reduced budget.
Cutting athletics will account for a $2.8 million savings in the college district's budget.
The college district also is cutting $500,000 from administration and academic budgets, along with $260,000 from campus police.
The overall budget cuts come to nearly $4 million.
Both Gillette and Sheridan College say that they'll offer academic scholarships to students who were on athletic scholarships.
Coaches will start looking for work elsewhere. 062520
Sports camps at Casper College have been cancelled for this summer.
The three ball camps put on each summer by the Casper College Athletic Department have been closed due to COVID-19 precautions.
Each summer, a weeklong camp is held for volleyball and boys’ and girls’ basketball.
A representative for the athletic department says the plan is to hold the three popular camps again in summer 2021. 062320
The three ball camps put on each summer by the Casper College Athletic Department have been closed due to COVID-19 precautions.
Each summer, a weeklong camp is held for volleyball and boys’ and girls’ basketball.
A representative for the athletic department says the plan is to hold the three popular camps again in summer 2021. 062320
What's the plan for high school football this fall?
That was one of the topics of discussion on Tuesday when the Wyoming High School Activities Association met in person for the first time since the coronavirus shutdown in March.
All six upcoming fall sports — cross country, girls swimming, volleyball, tennis, golf and football — were discussed, and how the various seasons might take place if COVID-19 is still active in Wyoming.
Regarding football, among the ideas considered were a late start to the season and how that might affect postseason seeding, a return to the football power ratings that were done away with in 2009, and playing a shorter season. The board also discussed playing only conference games in all classifications, and talked about returning state championship games to a home stadium for this year if championship games conflicted with a Wyoming Cowboys game at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie.
Commissioner Ron Laird said there was even the possibility of not having a football season at all.
No final decisions were made at Tuesday's meeting. 060420
That was one of the topics of discussion on Tuesday when the Wyoming High School Activities Association met in person for the first time since the coronavirus shutdown in March.
All six upcoming fall sports — cross country, girls swimming, volleyball, tennis, golf and football — were discussed, and how the various seasons might take place if COVID-19 is still active in Wyoming.
Regarding football, among the ideas considered were a late start to the season and how that might affect postseason seeding, a return to the football power ratings that were done away with in 2009, and playing a shorter season. The board also discussed playing only conference games in all classifications, and talked about returning state championship games to a home stadium for this year if championship games conflicted with a Wyoming Cowboys game at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie.
Commissioner Ron Laird said there was even the possibility of not having a football season at all.
No final decisions were made at Tuesday's meeting. 060420
This summer's Shrine Bowl football game has been cancelled.
The annual event features the top graduating high school senior football players from around the state in a North-South battle.
Executive director Frank Selby said that "In addition to potential risks that linger as game time nears, we cannot in good conscience ask for financial support from communities as they are left reeling in economic effects associated with the outbreak. I strongly encourage everyone to continue your patronage and support our local businesses as much as possible."
The 47th annual Shrine Bowl football game was scheduled for June 13 at Natrona County’s Cheney Alumni Field in Casper.
Several local players were on the South team roster. They include
DOUGLAS: Edel Diaz-Jaime, Cooper Gamble, A.J. Yeaman.
LUSK: Damien Molzahn.
TORRINGTON: Corbin Harris.
Student trainer: Dini Haberman, Douglas.
South Alternates include Cody Pinkerton of Douglas, and Kobey Preuit from Wheatland. 040620
The annual event features the top graduating high school senior football players from around the state in a North-South battle.
Executive director Frank Selby said that "In addition to potential risks that linger as game time nears, we cannot in good conscience ask for financial support from communities as they are left reeling in economic effects associated with the outbreak. I strongly encourage everyone to continue your patronage and support our local businesses as much as possible."
The 47th annual Shrine Bowl football game was scheduled for June 13 at Natrona County’s Cheney Alumni Field in Casper.
Several local players were on the South team roster. They include
DOUGLAS: Edel Diaz-Jaime, Cooper Gamble, A.J. Yeaman.
LUSK: Damien Molzahn.
TORRINGTON: Corbin Harris.
Student trainer: Dini Haberman, Douglas.
South Alternates include Cody Pinkerton of Douglas, and Kobey Preuit from Wheatland. 040620
Wyoming has fired head basketball coach Allen Edwards after back-to-back losing seasons.
University officials announced Monday a search for a replacement will begin immediately.
Wyoming made a surprise run in the recent Mountain West Conference tournament, beating Colorado State and Nevada before losing to Utah State 89-82 in the semifinals.
It wasn't enough to salvage the Edwards era at Wyoming.
Edwards' tenure as head coach got off to a promising start.
The Cowboys finished 24-15 and won the College Basketball Invitational championship in 2017.
Wyoming finished 20-13 in 2018 but limped to an 8-24 finish the following season and a 9-24 record this year. 031020
University officials announced Monday a search for a replacement will begin immediately.
Wyoming made a surprise run in the recent Mountain West Conference tournament, beating Colorado State and Nevada before losing to Utah State 89-82 in the semifinals.
It wasn't enough to salvage the Edwards era at Wyoming.
Edwards' tenure as head coach got off to a promising start.
The Cowboys finished 24-15 and won the College Basketball Invitational championship in 2017.
Wyoming finished 20-13 in 2018 but limped to an 8-24 finish the following season and a 9-24 record this year. 031020
The Wyoming Cowboys football team is going bowling on New Years Eve, and they'll go some place warm to do it.
For the third time in the last four seasons, the Cowboys have earned a bowl bid and their destination this year is Tucson, Ariz. The Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl Committee formally invited the Cowboys on Sunday to face off against the Georgia State Panthers.
Both teams bring 7-5 overall record and a 4-4 conference records, Wyoming in the Mountain West Conference, and Georgia State in the Sun Belt. The Cowboys and Panthers will be meeting for the first time in the two schools' histories.
This will be Wyoming's 16th bowl appearance and the third under head coach Craig Bohl in his six season at the helm of the Cowboy Football program.
The game will be played on Tuesday, Dec. 31 and will kick off at 2:30 p.m., Mountain Time from Arizona Stadium in Tucson. 120819
For the third time in the last four seasons, the Cowboys have earned a bowl bid and their destination this year is Tucson, Ariz. The Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl Committee formally invited the Cowboys on Sunday to face off against the Georgia State Panthers.
Both teams bring 7-5 overall record and a 4-4 conference records, Wyoming in the Mountain West Conference, and Georgia State in the Sun Belt. The Cowboys and Panthers will be meeting for the first time in the two schools' histories.
This will be Wyoming's 16th bowl appearance and the third under head coach Craig Bohl in his six season at the helm of the Cowboy Football program.
The game will be played on Tuesday, Dec. 31 and will kick off at 2:30 p.m., Mountain Time from Arizona Stadium in Tucson. 120819
The starting quarterback for the Powell Panthers is in a medically induced coma in a Billings hospital.
Ethan Asher was involved in a one-vehicle rollover on his way to school Tuesday morning in Powell. His truck went off the road and rolled 3 times.
His family said "There is some trauma to his brain and Ethan has a severed spine between T9 and T10. The spinal cord is severed completely, so the Doctors say there is no chance of walking again. The rest of his spine looks good."
As the Panther's quarterback, Asher averaged 83 passing yards per game and 106 all-purpose yards per contest. he also ranked 8th in defensive points on the team.
There was a large prayer vigil for Ethan Asher Wednesday evening at Washington Park in Powell that drew an estimated 250 people. 082919
Ethan Asher was involved in a one-vehicle rollover on his way to school Tuesday morning in Powell. His truck went off the road and rolled 3 times.
His family said "There is some trauma to his brain and Ethan has a severed spine between T9 and T10. The spinal cord is severed completely, so the Doctors say there is no chance of walking again. The rest of his spine looks good."
As the Panther's quarterback, Asher averaged 83 passing yards per game and 106 all-purpose yards per contest. he also ranked 8th in defensive points on the team.
There was a large prayer vigil for Ethan Asher Wednesday evening at Washington Park in Powell that drew an estimated 250 people. 082919
It's Zero Week for high school football across the state... for some, that means a real game, for some, a scrimmage, and for some, jamboree play.
The Douglas Bearcats will scrimmage the Wheatland Bulldogs at Wheatland on Saturday. The scrimmage will be played Saturday morning at Wheatland High School. Freshmen will play a half at 9:30, and varsity will take the field at around 10:30. Admission is free to the public.
Other Zero Week matchups this weekend, the Glenrock Herders are at 1A Pine Bluffs Saturday night at 5pm. The Lusk Tigers will scrimmage against Southeast at Yoder. The Wright Panthers will host Moorcroft tonight at 7. And Guernsey-Sunrise will host Midwest and Lingle-FtLaramie in a round-robin scrimmage tonight starting at 6.
It's opening weekend for 4A schools... the defending state champion Natrona Mustangs host Cheyenne South... the Kelly Walsh Trojans go to Laramie... Rock Springs is at Sheridan, Cheyenne Central's at Gillette Thunder Basin, and Campbell County's at Cheyenne East. 082919
The Douglas Bearcats will scrimmage the Wheatland Bulldogs at Wheatland on Saturday. The scrimmage will be played Saturday morning at Wheatland High School. Freshmen will play a half at 9:30, and varsity will take the field at around 10:30. Admission is free to the public.
Other Zero Week matchups this weekend, the Glenrock Herders are at 1A Pine Bluffs Saturday night at 5pm. The Lusk Tigers will scrimmage against Southeast at Yoder. The Wright Panthers will host Moorcroft tonight at 7. And Guernsey-Sunrise will host Midwest and Lingle-FtLaramie in a round-robin scrimmage tonight starting at 6.
It's opening weekend for 4A schools... the defending state champion Natrona Mustangs host Cheyenne South... the Kelly Walsh Trojans go to Laramie... Rock Springs is at Sheridan, Cheyenne Central's at Gillette Thunder Basin, and Campbell County's at Cheyenne East. 082919
Wyoming Cowboys football opens their 70th season in War Memorial Stadium on Saturday when they host the Missouri Tigers at 5:30 p.m.
It is a “Stripe Out" and fans are asked to wear brown or gold t-shirts based on their seat location. To find out what color you wear for your section, go to GoWyo.com/StripeOut.
A reminder that reconstruction of a section of Grand Avenue has prompted local officials to recommend alternative routes for Saturday’s game. If you're coming in to Laramie from the north on U.S. Highway 30/287, take Harney Street east to 22nd Street, then south to War Memorial Stadium.
Pregame coverage on the radio with Dave Walsh and Kevin McKinney begins Saturday at 4:30 on KKTY's AM 1470 and 93.3 FM. 082919
It is a “Stripe Out" and fans are asked to wear brown or gold t-shirts based on their seat location. To find out what color you wear for your section, go to GoWyo.com/StripeOut.
A reminder that reconstruction of a section of Grand Avenue has prompted local officials to recommend alternative routes for Saturday’s game. If you're coming in to Laramie from the north on U.S. Highway 30/287, take Harney Street east to 22nd Street, then south to War Memorial Stadium.
Pregame coverage on the radio with Dave Walsh and Kevin McKinney begins Saturday at 4:30 on KKTY's AM 1470 and 93.3 FM. 082919
Wyoming Head coach Craig Bohl announced captains for the 2019 season on Saturday.
The group features five players including two Wyoming natives. This season’s captains are senior linebacker Logan Wilson, senior tight end Josh Harshman, senior defensive end Josiah Hall, senior wide receiver Austin Conway and redshirt freshman quarterback Sean Chambers.
Wyoming will kick off the 2019 season on Aug. 31 when UW will host the Missouri Tigers of the SEC. That game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., M.T. 082619
The group features five players including two Wyoming natives. This season’s captains are senior linebacker Logan Wilson, senior tight end Josh Harshman, senior defensive end Josiah Hall, senior wide receiver Austin Conway and redshirt freshman quarterback Sean Chambers.
Wyoming will kick off the 2019 season on Aug. 31 when UW will host the Missouri Tigers of the SEC. That game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., M.T. 082619
The Casper Oilers ripped a win away from Juneau, Alaska Thursday in the second round of the American Legion Double A Northwest Regional Baseball Tournament.
Trailing 8-3 in the bottom of the seventh & final inning, the Oilers put up six runs to take a 9-8 win that sent the Midnight Suns back to Alaska.
Casper put up three runs in the first inning, then was silent til the final stanza.
Crossing the plate in the seventh were Harrison Taubert, Garret Clasen, Carter Young, Corbin Kirk,Lane Fanto, and Will Clair scored on a wild pitch for the win.
The Oilers will play again Friday night at 7 at Harris Field in Lewiston, Idaho, against Kennewick, Washington. 080919
Trailing 8-3 in the bottom of the seventh & final inning, the Oilers put up six runs to take a 9-8 win that sent the Midnight Suns back to Alaska.
Casper put up three runs in the first inning, then was silent til the final stanza.
Crossing the plate in the seventh were Harrison Taubert, Garret Clasen, Carter Young, Corbin Kirk,Lane Fanto, and Will Clair scored on a wild pitch for the win.
The Oilers will play again Friday night at 7 at Harris Field in Lewiston, Idaho, against Kennewick, Washington. 080919
107th Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo is now accepting local entries from Wyoming cowboys and cowgirls to participate in the 2019 State Fair PRCA Rodeo. Rodeo performances are scheduled for Friday, August 16th at the State Fairgrounds.
All Wyoming residents 18 years and older are eligible to compete in the State Fair Rodeo. Seven traditional rodeo events are offered (bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, steer roping and girls barrel racing).
Contestants must complete proof of insurance and age, entry and liability release forms by 2:00 P.M. on August 1st. Contestants may enter by contacting the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas in person at the fair office, or call at 358-2398. 072319
All Wyoming residents 18 years and older are eligible to compete in the State Fair Rodeo. Seven traditional rodeo events are offered (bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, steer roping and girls barrel racing).
Contestants must complete proof of insurance and age, entry and liability release forms by 2:00 P.M. on August 1st. Contestants may enter by contacting the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas in person at the fair office, or call at 358-2398. 072319
Some rodeo circuit cowboys say they will boycott this year's Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo because of the new, tournament style format the "Daddy of 'em All" adopted in roping and steer wrestling events.
Under the new format, slack will now become a qualifying round to make it into the rodeo performances in steer roping, tie-down roping, team roping and steer wrestling. Each performance will see event winners and money paid out, and the contestants will start with a clean slate in the finals.
Gering, Nebraska, tie-down roper Riley Pruitt said the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s top 50 tie-down ropers and a number of steer wrestlers will not participate in this year’s event at Cheyenne.
Tie-down roper Hunter Herrin of Apache, Oklahoma, says the change means cowboys will compete more for less money.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Chairman Chad Mathews says that the new format means a better spectator experience and payouts to more contestants. 062119
Under the new format, slack will now become a qualifying round to make it into the rodeo performances in steer roping, tie-down roping, team roping and steer wrestling. Each performance will see event winners and money paid out, and the contestants will start with a clean slate in the finals.
Gering, Nebraska, tie-down roper Riley Pruitt said the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s top 50 tie-down ropers and a number of steer wrestlers will not participate in this year’s event at Cheyenne.
Tie-down roper Hunter Herrin of Apache, Oklahoma, says the change means cowboys will compete more for less money.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Chairman Chad Mathews says that the new format means a better spectator experience and payouts to more contestants. 062119
Former Wyoming Cowboy Justin James was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 40th overall pick (Second Round) of Thursday night's NBA Draft in Brooklyn, N.Y. He is the 29th Cowboy taken in the NBA Draft and first since Larry Nance Jr. in 2015.
James, a native of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., led the Mountain West in scoring at 22.1 points per game, which also ranked No. 19 nationally. He finished the season with 706 points ranking second in single season school history behind Josh Adams' 740 in 2015-16. 062119
James, a native of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., led the Mountain West in scoring at 22.1 points per game, which also ranked No. 19 nationally. He finished the season with 706 points ranking second in single season school history behind Josh Adams' 740 in 2015-16. 062119
Soccer's coming to Casper College.
School officials announced Thursday that Casper College will have both men’s and women’s NJCAA soccer teams ready to compete beginning in fall 2020.
Each team will consist of 24 players. The search for both head coaches will begin later this summer. 062119
School officials announced Thursday that Casper College will have both men’s and women’s NJCAA soccer teams ready to compete beginning in fall 2020.
Each team will consist of 24 players. The search for both head coaches will begin later this summer. 062119
A volleyball camp for girls will take place at Casper College next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17-19.
The camp, under the direction of volleyball head coach Angel Sharman will feature three sessions. The first, from 10 a.m.-noon will be for fifth and sixth graders, followed by a camp for seventh and eighth graders from 1-3 p.m. and finally one for ninth through 12th graders from 3-5 p.m.
Cost is $70 per person if you register before Monday. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt.
To register or for more information go online at www.tbirds.cc/sports/summer-camps. 061319
The camp, under the direction of volleyball head coach Angel Sharman will feature three sessions. The first, from 10 a.m.-noon will be for fifth and sixth graders, followed by a camp for seventh and eighth graders from 1-3 p.m. and finally one for ninth through 12th graders from 3-5 p.m.
Cost is $70 per person if you register before Monday. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt.
To register or for more information go online at www.tbirds.cc/sports/summer-camps. 061319
The 46th Annual Shrine Bowl football game is in the books, and the North beat the South for the 7th straight year. The final from Casper on Saturday was North 29 - South 19. Big Horn's Kade Van Dyken set a Shrine Bowl receiving record as he caught 7 balls for 156 yards and two touchdowns.
Converse County receivers caught two of the three South touchdown passes... Glenrock's Ian Arnold caught a three-yard pass from Cokeville's Bentley Johnson for the first score of the game, and Douglas's Kanyon Cecil snagged a 12-yard pass from Wheatland quarterback Colton Caves in the third quarter.
Over $700 thousand dollars was raised for the Shrine Childrens Hospital in Salt Lake City. 061019
Converse County receivers caught two of the three South touchdown passes... Glenrock's Ian Arnold caught a three-yard pass from Cokeville's Bentley Johnson for the first score of the game, and Douglas's Kanyon Cecil snagged a 12-yard pass from Wheatland quarterback Colton Caves in the third quarter.
Over $700 thousand dollars was raised for the Shrine Childrens Hospital in Salt Lake City. 061019
Special Olympics Wyoming athletes from Casper, Douglas, Glenrock and Rawlins will compete at Area V Summer Games held in Casper and Glenrock this Friday and Saturday, April 26th & 27th.
This competition is in preparation for the State Summer Games that will be held in Laramie on May 9-11. Athletes will compete in Aquatics, Track & Field, Basketball and Powerlifting.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend to support and cheer on local athletes as they qualify for upcoming statewide competition. If you have questions about Area V Games, please visit www.sowy.org. 042419
This competition is in preparation for the State Summer Games that will be held in Laramie on May 9-11. Athletes will compete in Aquatics, Track & Field, Basketball and Powerlifting.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend to support and cheer on local athletes as they qualify for upcoming statewide competition. If you have questions about Area V Games, please visit www.sowy.org. 042419
High School girls softball doesn't get a "no", but it does get a "not yet".
At their board meeting in Casper Tuesday, the Wyoming High School Activities Association said they didn't yet have enough teams committed to sanction girls softball in the spring of 2021.
The WHSAA requires eight member schools for implementation of a sport.
So far, seven schools have approved softball programs... Casper's Kelly Walsh and Natrona High Schools, Gillette's Campbell County and Thunder Basin, Cody, Green River and Rock Springs. Albany County School District No. 1 at Laramie said they would revisit its softball vote after voting its budget for the upcoming 2019-20 school year.
Boys are currently offered 11 high school sports in Wyoming while girls have just 10. 042419
At their board meeting in Casper Tuesday, the Wyoming High School Activities Association said they didn't yet have enough teams committed to sanction girls softball in the spring of 2021.
The WHSAA requires eight member schools for implementation of a sport.
So far, seven schools have approved softball programs... Casper's Kelly Walsh and Natrona High Schools, Gillette's Campbell County and Thunder Basin, Cody, Green River and Rock Springs. Albany County School District No. 1 at Laramie said they would revisit its softball vote after voting its budget for the upcoming 2019-20 school year.
Boys are currently offered 11 high school sports in Wyoming while girls have just 10. 042419
Tickets go on sale this Friday for one of this summer's premier rodeo events in the Cowboy State... the College National Finals Rodeo returns to the Casper Events Center June 9th through the 15th.
Over 400 cowboys and cowgirls from over 100 universities and colleges compete in Casper each year in saddle bronc riding, bare back riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying.
Tickets start at $8 dollars... they go on sale on this Friday, April 5th at 11:30 am. Tickets available online at SinclairTix.com, in person at the SinclairTix Box Office at the Casper Events Center or by phone at 800-442-2256. 040219
Over 400 cowboys and cowgirls from over 100 universities and colleges compete in Casper each year in saddle bronc riding, bare back riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying.
Tickets start at $8 dollars... they go on sale on this Friday, April 5th at 11:30 am. Tickets available online at SinclairTix.com, in person at the SinclairTix Box Office at the Casper Events Center or by phone at 800-442-2256. 040219
One and done for the Casper College TBirds.
In the opening round of the NJCAA National Tournament at Hutchinson, Kansas, the 9th seeded Thunderbirds were upset by the 24th-seeded Cleveland State 90-83.
Sophomore point guard Isaac Bonton led the TBirds with a game-high 32 points, but the Birds only led twice.
But missed free throws and early foul problems contributed to the Casper College loss
The Thunderbirds end their season 32-3. 031819
In the opening round of the NJCAA National Tournament at Hutchinson, Kansas, the 9th seeded Thunderbirds were upset by the 24th-seeded Cleveland State 90-83.
Sophomore point guard Isaac Bonton led the TBirds with a game-high 32 points, but the Birds only led twice.
But missed free throws and early foul problems contributed to the Casper College loss
The Thunderbirds end their season 32-3. 031819
Scotty Mason is retiring.
For more than 30 years, the 6'7" Mason was a halftime fixture at State Basketball Tournaments at the Casper Events Center. A member of the maintenance staff, Scotty would outrun the rest of the staff, clearing the floor with five or six laps around in less than 30 seconds. The crowds would cheer him on as his theme song, "Johnny B Good", rocked the speakers.
While he'll still work part-time on the maintenance crew, age and health won't allow him to appear on the halftime lope anymore.
Scotty Mason was honored with a plaque and cheers during state basketball earlier this month. 031819
For more than 30 years, the 6'7" Mason was a halftime fixture at State Basketball Tournaments at the Casper Events Center. A member of the maintenance staff, Scotty would outrun the rest of the staff, clearing the floor with five or six laps around in less than 30 seconds. The crowds would cheer him on as his theme song, "Johnny B Good", rocked the speakers.
While he'll still work part-time on the maintenance crew, age and health won't allow him to appear on the halftime lope anymore.
Scotty Mason was honored with a plaque and cheers during state basketball earlier this month. 031819
Three local teams have punched their tickets to the State Basketball Tournaments in Casper this weekend.
At the 4A West Regional Tournament at Cody Saturday, the Kelly Walsh Trojans cruised to the title win, 67-47 over Green River.
The Lady Trojans fell 42-33 to Star Valley in the regional championship game, but will still advance to State.
And the 23-1 Douglas LadyCats continued to roll with a 58-36 win over Rawlins.
The Kelly Walsh girls open tournament play Thursday morning at 9 against Cheyenne East at Casper College.
The Kelly Walsh boys will play Cheyenne Central Thursday at 1:30 at Casper College.
The Douglas LadyCats will face Lander in the opening round of the state tournament Thursday night at 6pm at the Casper Events Center.
At the 4A West Regional Tournament at Cody Saturday, the Kelly Walsh Trojans cruised to the title win, 67-47 over Green River.
The Lady Trojans fell 42-33 to Star Valley in the regional championship game, but will still advance to State.
And the 23-1 Douglas LadyCats continued to roll with a 58-36 win over Rawlins.
The Kelly Walsh girls open tournament play Thursday morning at 9 against Cheyenne East at Casper College.
The Kelly Walsh boys will play Cheyenne Central Thursday at 1:30 at Casper College.
The Douglas LadyCats will face Lander in the opening round of the state tournament Thursday night at 6pm at the Casper Events Center.
High School hoopsters return to Douglas this weekend... the 1A East Regional basketball tournament will be held here in the Jackalope City.
Quarterfinal games begin on Thursday at the Rec Center Gym... boys brackets, Upton plays Guernsey-Sunrise at 9am... it's Hanna-Elk Mountain vs Hulett at noon, Lingle-Ft Laramie plays NSI Academy at 4, and Kaycee meets Rock River at 7.
Quarterfinal girls games on Thursday, Arvada-Clearmont play Guernsey-Sunrise at 10:30, Hanna-Elk Mountain plays Kaycee at 1:30, it's Rock River and Hulett at 5:30, and Upton takes on Lingle-Ft Laramie at 8:30 Thursday night.
The 1A West tournament's at Lander this weekend, 2A East is at Wright and Gillette, and 2A West is at Riverton. 021919
Quarterfinal games begin on Thursday at the Rec Center Gym... boys brackets, Upton plays Guernsey-Sunrise at 9am... it's Hanna-Elk Mountain vs Hulett at noon, Lingle-Ft Laramie plays NSI Academy at 4, and Kaycee meets Rock River at 7.
Quarterfinal girls games on Thursday, Arvada-Clearmont play Guernsey-Sunrise at 10:30, Hanna-Elk Mountain plays Kaycee at 1:30, it's Rock River and Hulett at 5:30, and Upton takes on Lingle-Ft Laramie at 8:30 Thursday night.
The 1A West tournament's at Lander this weekend, 2A East is at Wright and Gillette, and 2A West is at Riverton. 021919
Free tickets for Wednesday night's Cowboys basketball game.
Cheyenne businessman and Cowboys fan Maury Brown has purchased 2 thousand tickets to the Cowboys game versus San Jose State, and the University will give them away tomorrow first-com, first served.
UW Athletics Director Tom Burman says this is the most challenging season he's ever witnessed as an athletics director. Burman said numerous injuries to key players have forced a few remaining veterans and our young players to have to shoulder the load. Our players and coaches need all the support we can give them to show how much we appreciate their efforts.
Fans may come by the UW Athletics Ticket Office throughout the day today beginning at 10 a.m. to pick up the complimentary tickets. Tickets may be also be picked up throughout the day on Wednesday up until tipoff. Businesses are encouraged to invite their staffs, and everyone is encouraged to bring family and friends to cheer on the Pokes on Wednesday night. It is anticipated that there will be enough complimentary tickets to accommodate everyone, so it is a great opportunity for fans to show their support for a young Cowboy team.
The Cowboys tip off against the San Jose State Spartans at 7pm Wednesday evening. Pregame's at 6:30 on KKTY's AM 1470 and 93.3 FM. 012119
Cheyenne businessman and Cowboys fan Maury Brown has purchased 2 thousand tickets to the Cowboys game versus San Jose State, and the University will give them away tomorrow first-com, first served.
UW Athletics Director Tom Burman says this is the most challenging season he's ever witnessed as an athletics director. Burman said numerous injuries to key players have forced a few remaining veterans and our young players to have to shoulder the load. Our players and coaches need all the support we can give them to show how much we appreciate their efforts.
Fans may come by the UW Athletics Ticket Office throughout the day today beginning at 10 a.m. to pick up the complimentary tickets. Tickets may be also be picked up throughout the day on Wednesday up until tipoff. Businesses are encouraged to invite their staffs, and everyone is encouraged to bring family and friends to cheer on the Pokes on Wednesday night. It is anticipated that there will be enough complimentary tickets to accommodate everyone, so it is a great opportunity for fans to show their support for a young Cowboy team.
The Cowboys tip off against the San Jose State Spartans at 7pm Wednesday evening. Pregame's at 6:30 on KKTY's AM 1470 and 93.3 FM. 012119
Kelly Walsh High School is looking for a new varsity football coach. Jon Vance has been let go by the school.
Vance was the Trojan head coach for the last 8 years with 7 playoff appearances but just one season with a record above .500. His career record was 32-43 with KW and that one winning season came in 2017 when the Trojans went 7-4, advancing to the 4A semi-finals. He was also the winning coach for the 2016 Shrine Bowl and was an assistant with the Shrine Bowl North team in 2012.
Vance was a 4 year starter at Black Hills State in Spearfish, South Dakota and was an all conference linebacker in three of those years. 011619
Vance was the Trojan head coach for the last 8 years with 7 playoff appearances but just one season with a record above .500. His career record was 32-43 with KW and that one winning season came in 2017 when the Trojans went 7-4, advancing to the 4A semi-finals. He was also the winning coach for the 2016 Shrine Bowl and was an assistant with the Shrine Bowl North team in 2012.
Vance was a 4 year starter at Black Hills State in Spearfish, South Dakota and was an all conference linebacker in three of those years. 011619
A pair of wins for the Casper College Thunderbirds basketball teams Wednesday night.
The Lady T-Birds notched another win last night, beating Central Wyoming 81-53. It's the 4th win in a row for the Birds.
The Casper College women improve to 12-4.
In the late game, the T-Birds blasted Central Wyoming 118-72. The Birds had 6 players in double figures, led by Isaac Bonton's 26 points.
THe Thunderbirds are 16-1, with a 13-game win streak underway.
CC hosts LCCC out of Cheyenne Saturday afternoon, women at 2, men at 4, at Swede Erickson Thunderbird Gym. 011019
The Lady T-Birds notched another win last night, beating Central Wyoming 81-53. It's the 4th win in a row for the Birds.
The Casper College women improve to 12-4.
In the late game, the T-Birds blasted Central Wyoming 118-72. The Birds had 6 players in double figures, led by Isaac Bonton's 26 points.
THe Thunderbirds are 16-1, with a 13-game win streak underway.
CC hosts LCCC out of Cheyenne Saturday afternoon, women at 2, men at 4, at Swede Erickson Thunderbird Gym. 011019
A former Douglas Cats baseball player gets a shots at the bigs.
With the 480th overall pick in the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft, the Tampa Bay Rays selected junior outfielder Marvin Malone, who played this past season for Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. The 16th round pick marks the second-highest selection for SEU in program history.
In his lone season competing with Southeastern, Malone started 60 games and hit .360 at the plate with 19 doubles, 16 home runs, 61 runs batted in, and 17 stolen bases. The Douglas, Wyo. native was named to the 2018 All-World Series team after registering a .444 batting average and .522 on-base percentage in Lewiston. 060618
With the 480th overall pick in the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft, the Tampa Bay Rays selected junior outfielder Marvin Malone, who played this past season for Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. The 16th round pick marks the second-highest selection for SEU in program history.
In his lone season competing with Southeastern, Malone started 60 games and hit .360 at the plate with 19 doubles, 16 home runs, 61 runs batted in, and 17 stolen bases. The Douglas, Wyo. native was named to the 2018 All-World Series team after registering a .444 batting average and .522 on-base percentage in Lewiston. 060618
Five Lady T-Birds will move on to the next level.
Five sophomores from the Casper College Thunderbirds signed letters of intent to transfer to other schools on Wednesday, May 2.
Rose Altunbulak will play for the NCAA Division II Texas A&M International University Dustdevils.
Caroline Rivera, the 5’8” guard from Las Vegas, will play ball for the NCAA Division I Ragin’ Cajuns of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette who play in the Sun Belt Conference.
Barcelona, Spain’s Paula Orenes Sanchez will play for the Panthers of Florida International University in Miami.
The NCAA Division I University of South Carolina – Upstate Spartans of Spartanburg, South Carolina, will welcome Natalia Panufnik for the 2018-2019 year.
The final player to sign a letter of commitment is 5’7” guard Ashlie Larson from Miles City, Montana. Larson will play for the Blue Hawks of Dickinson State University in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Under Thunderbird Head Coach Dwight Gunnare, the Lady Thunderbirds went 31-3 for the 2017-2018 season. Casper College was the 2017-2018 Region IX NJCAA Women’s Basketball Champions. 050318
Five sophomores from the Casper College Thunderbirds signed letters of intent to transfer to other schools on Wednesday, May 2.
Rose Altunbulak will play for the NCAA Division II Texas A&M International University Dustdevils.
Caroline Rivera, the 5’8” guard from Las Vegas, will play ball for the NCAA Division I Ragin’ Cajuns of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette who play in the Sun Belt Conference.
Barcelona, Spain’s Paula Orenes Sanchez will play for the Panthers of Florida International University in Miami.
The NCAA Division I University of South Carolina – Upstate Spartans of Spartanburg, South Carolina, will welcome Natalia Panufnik for the 2018-2019 year.
The final player to sign a letter of commitment is 5’7” guard Ashlie Larson from Miles City, Montana. Larson will play for the Blue Hawks of Dickinson State University in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Under Thunderbird Head Coach Dwight Gunnare, the Lady Thunderbirds went 31-3 for the 2017-2018 season. Casper College was the 2017-2018 Region IX NJCAA Women’s Basketball Champions. 050318
A former Mustang, who became a Gator, will become a Jaguar.
Casper native and 2014 Casper Natrona alumni Taven Bryan is heading to Jacksonville to play for the Jaguars.
Bryan was a Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 selection and the 2013 Wyoming Coaches Association Co-Defensive Player of the Year. He went on to play his college ball for the Florida Gators.
Bryan, a defensive tackle, was chosen by Jacksonville as the 29th pick in the first round of the NFL draft. 042618
Casper native and 2014 Casper Natrona alumni Taven Bryan is heading to Jacksonville to play for the Jaguars.
Bryan was a Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 selection and the 2013 Wyoming Coaches Association Co-Defensive Player of the Year. He went on to play his college ball for the Florida Gators.
Bryan, a defensive tackle, was chosen by Jacksonville as the 29th pick in the first round of the NFL draft. 042618
Josh Allen is a Buffalo Bill.
The former Wyoming Cowboys quarterback was the seventh pick in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night.
Overseeing his first draft in Buffalo, general manager Brando Beane moved up five spots in the order by making a trade with Tampa Bay to select Allen seventh overall on Thursday night.
At 6-foot-5 and 237 pounds, Allen is a strong-armed passer who spent the past three years at Wyoming. He finished 365 of 649 for 5,066 yards passing with 44 touchdowns and 21 interceptions in 27 games with the Cowboys.
Allen became the third quarterback selected in the draft, following Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield, who went first overall, and Southern California's Sam Darnold, who was picked No. 3 by the New York Jets. 042618
The former Wyoming Cowboys quarterback was the seventh pick in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night.
Overseeing his first draft in Buffalo, general manager Brando Beane moved up five spots in the order by making a trade with Tampa Bay to select Allen seventh overall on Thursday night.
At 6-foot-5 and 237 pounds, Allen is a strong-armed passer who spent the past three years at Wyoming. He finished 365 of 649 for 5,066 yards passing with 44 touchdowns and 21 interceptions in 27 games with the Cowboys.
Allen became the third quarterback selected in the draft, following Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield, who went first overall, and Southern California's Sam Darnold, who was picked No. 3 by the New York Jets. 042618
A couple of Casper College Men’s Basketball players are moving on to the next level.
Antun Maricevic and Jackson Stent both signed their official letters of intent on Tuesday as both will continue playing basketball at NCAA Division 1 schools.
Maricevic, a 6’10" post, will join the University of South Florida Bulls, who under first-year coach Brian Gregory went 10-22 in the American Athletic Conference for the 2017-2018 season.
Stent, a 6’8” forward, will join the Houston Baptist University Huskies out of the Southland Conference. HBU is a private Baptist university located in Houston, Texas. 041818
Antun Maricevic and Jackson Stent both signed their official letters of intent on Tuesday as both will continue playing basketball at NCAA Division 1 schools.
Maricevic, a 6’10" post, will join the University of South Florida Bulls, who under first-year coach Brian Gregory went 10-22 in the American Athletic Conference for the 2017-2018 season.
Stent, a 6’8” forward, will join the Houston Baptist University Huskies out of the Southland Conference. HBU is a private Baptist university located in Houston, Texas. 041818
One more weekend to ski Hogadon.
The Casper Mountain ski area has announced that the snow is holding up and they'll extend the season for one more weekend, open 9am til 4pm this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Spectra Food and Beverage will offer season pass holders discounts on select food and beverage items on Saturday, and Mountain Sports Rentals has their demo skis for sale.
21 of 27 trails are currently open.
More information is available at Hogadon.net. 041018
The Casper Mountain ski area has announced that the snow is holding up and they'll extend the season for one more weekend, open 9am til 4pm this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Spectra Food and Beverage will offer season pass holders discounts on select food and beverage items on Saturday, and Mountain Sports Rentals has their demo skis for sale.
21 of 27 trails are currently open.
More information is available at Hogadon.net. 041018
Casper's new semi-pro baseball team has released their 2018 season schedule.
The Casper Horseheads, of the Expedition League, will begin their inaugural campaign May 25 with a six-game homestand, featuring three games with the Western Nebraska Pioneers of Gering, NE; followed by three with the Badlands Big Sticks of Dickinson, ND.
The Horseheads 2018 season includes 64 games, 32 home games at Mike Lansing Field in Casper. 122617
The Casper Horseheads, of the Expedition League, will begin their inaugural campaign May 25 with a six-game homestand, featuring three games with the Western Nebraska Pioneers of Gering, NE; followed by three with the Badlands Big Sticks of Dickinson, ND.
The Horseheads 2018 season includes 64 games, 32 home games at Mike Lansing Field in Casper. 122617
Brackets are set for this weekend's state football quarterfinals.
All games will be played on Friday, October 27th.
4A, Cheyenne Central's at Sheridan, Thunder Basin plays at Kelly Walsh, Rock Springs is at Cheyenne East, and Laramie's at Natrona. All four games kick off at 6pm.
3A, Rawlins is at Star Valley at 5pm... Douglas plays at Green River Friday night at 6...Cody's at Buffalo, and Worland is at Torrington. Both those games kick off at 7pm.
A couple of afternoon games in 2A... Newcastle's at Big Piney and Thermopolis is at Mountain View, both Friday at 2pm. Greybull's at Wheatland and Lovell's at Glenrock, both Friday night at 7.
1A pairings, Southeast is at Cokeville Friday at 1, and Wind River's at Big Horn, Upton-Sundance is at Rocky Mountain, and Saratoga's at Pine Bluffs... those are all 7pm games.
6-man quarterfinals, Little Snake River's at Hanna-Elk Mountain Friday at 1... Meeteetsee's at Kaycee, Midwest is at Burlington and Guernsey-Sunrise is at Farson-Eden... those three kick off Friday at 2. 102317
All games will be played on Friday, October 27th.
4A, Cheyenne Central's at Sheridan, Thunder Basin plays at Kelly Walsh, Rock Springs is at Cheyenne East, and Laramie's at Natrona. All four games kick off at 6pm.
3A, Rawlins is at Star Valley at 5pm... Douglas plays at Green River Friday night at 6...Cody's at Buffalo, and Worland is at Torrington. Both those games kick off at 7pm.
A couple of afternoon games in 2A... Newcastle's at Big Piney and Thermopolis is at Mountain View, both Friday at 2pm. Greybull's at Wheatland and Lovell's at Glenrock, both Friday night at 7.
1A pairings, Southeast is at Cokeville Friday at 1, and Wind River's at Big Horn, Upton-Sundance is at Rocky Mountain, and Saratoga's at Pine Bluffs... those are all 7pm games.
6-man quarterfinals, Little Snake River's at Hanna-Elk Mountain Friday at 1... Meeteetsee's at Kaycee, Midwest is at Burlington and Guernsey-Sunrise is at Farson-Eden... those three kick off Friday at 2. 102317
Josh Allen threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns and moved into the top 10 on the Wyoming career passing yardage and total offense lists in a 45-10 victory over Texas State on Saturday.
Allen's 8-yard TD pass to Austin Conway in the third quarter moved him into tenth place in career passing yards with 4,131. Earlier he moved into tenth on the career total offense chart with 4,738 yards.
Damian Williams found Elijah King on a 5-yard scoring pass with 3:11 remaining in the first half to pull Texas State (1-4) within 14-10, but Tyler Hall answered with a 95-yard kick return - his second TD return in as many games - to put Wyoming up 21-10.
Williams was 10 of 19 passing for a season-low 91 yards for the Bobcats. Willie Jones III relieved and ran for 57 yards on five carries. 093017
Allen's 8-yard TD pass to Austin Conway in the third quarter moved him into tenth place in career passing yards with 4,131. Earlier he moved into tenth on the career total offense chart with 4,738 yards.
Damian Williams found Elijah King on a 5-yard scoring pass with 3:11 remaining in the first half to pull Texas State (1-4) within 14-10, but Tyler Hall answered with a 95-yard kick return - his second TD return in as many games - to put Wyoming up 21-10.
Williams was 10 of 19 passing for a season-low 91 yards for the Bobcats. Willie Jones III relieved and ran for 57 yards on five carries. 093017
High School football Friday night...
#2 Natrona 56 Thunder Basin 8
#4 Kelly Walsh 39 Cheyenne Central 27
#3 Douglas 17 #5 Rawlins 14
#1 Glenrock 28 Wheatland 14 - Tucker Bopp (Glenrock) 247 yards rushing 093017
#2 Natrona 56 Thunder Basin 8
#4 Kelly Walsh 39 Cheyenne Central 27
#3 Douglas 17 #5 Rawlins 14
#1 Glenrock 28 Wheatland 14 - Tucker Bopp (Glenrock) 247 yards rushing 093017
A Texas cowboy injured at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper continues to improve.
Odessa College bull rider Bradie Gray was critically injured a bull stepped on him during Thursday night’s performance of the CNFR.
Reports Sunday say Gray is now breathing on his own and is able to communicate some with doctors and family members.
A GoFundMe page – the Brady Gray Recovery Fund – has raised over $13,000 since it was established Saturday. 061917
Odessa College bull rider Bradie Gray was critically injured a bull stepped on him during Thursday night’s performance of the CNFR.
Reports Sunday say Gray is now breathing on his own and is able to communicate some with doctors and family members.
A GoFundMe page – the Brady Gray Recovery Fund – has raised over $13,000 since it was established Saturday. 061917
Logan Harris of Torrington and Anna Gibson of Jackson were named the boys and girls winner of the 2017 Milward-Simpson award.
It is given out to the best overall high school athlete of each graduating class.
Harris is the first TrailBlazer boy to win the award.
He earned 3 all-conference and 7 all-state awards while competing in football, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field.
Gibson is the first Lady Bronc to win the award.
She earned 12 all-state awards while competing in cross-country, nordic skiing and outdoor track and field.
The award is named after Milward Simpson who was the team captain for the University of Wyoming football, basketball and baseball teams, and earned varsity letters in each sport from 1917-1921.
He later served as Wyoming Governor from 1954-58 and as a U.S. Senator from 1962-67.
2017 is the 42nd year for the award. 061917
It is given out to the best overall high school athlete of each graduating class.
Harris is the first TrailBlazer boy to win the award.
He earned 3 all-conference and 7 all-state awards while competing in football, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field.
Gibson is the first Lady Bronc to win the award.
She earned 12 all-state awards while competing in cross-country, nordic skiing and outdoor track and field.
The award is named after Milward Simpson who was the team captain for the University of Wyoming football, basketball and baseball teams, and earned varsity letters in each sport from 1917-1921.
He later served as Wyoming Governor from 1954-58 and as a U.S. Senator from 1962-67.
2017 is the 42nd year for the award. 061917
Casper College has made it official... Jhett Johnson is the new head rodeo coach for the T-Birds.
Johnson is a Natrona County native, and a million-dollar career earner in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He's a five-time National Finals Rodeo Qualifier, and was the 2011 World Champion Team Roper along with Turtle Powell.
Johnson served as assistant coach under Tom Parker since 2012, and took over as interim head coach in February of this year as Parker’s health began to decline.
Parker died earlier this year.
Jhett Johnson says he wants “to have the number one rodeo program in the Central Rocky Mountain Region”, and wants to provide opportunities for young people to enhance their ability to rodeo while getting an education. 061317
Johnson is a Natrona County native, and a million-dollar career earner in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He's a five-time National Finals Rodeo Qualifier, and was the 2011 World Champion Team Roper along with Turtle Powell.
Johnson served as assistant coach under Tom Parker since 2012, and took over as interim head coach in February of this year as Parker’s health began to decline.
Parker died earlier this year.
Jhett Johnson says he wants “to have the number one rodeo program in the Central Rocky Mountain Region”, and wants to provide opportunities for young people to enhance their ability to rodeo while getting an education. 061317
The Wyoming State High School Rodeo Finals wrapped up in Rock Springs over the weekend, and the Wyoming team for Nationals has been set.
The top 4 competitors in the season point standings after the conclusion of the state finals qualify for the High School National Finals Rodeo.
Local cowboys and cowgirls making the nationals team include Jaymis Soneson of Douglas and Matt Britton of Wheatland... they got the fourth spot in team roping. Jaycee Thompson of Lusk earned the top spot in goat tying... and Peyton Kottwitz of Lusk got the 3-slot in Reined cow horse competition. Casper cowboys and cowgirls on the Nationals team include Carson and Kellen Johnson, state champs in team roping, Wheaton Williams of Big Horn and Jerren Johnson of Casper were the 2-seed in team roping... Cole Kilts got the 4th spot in bull riding, Jonathan Lipps was state champ in boys cutting, and Wes Bray was third... Shae Bray was second in girls cutting.
The National High School Finals Rodeo is at Camplex in Gillette, July 16-22. 061217
The top 4 competitors in the season point standings after the conclusion of the state finals qualify for the High School National Finals Rodeo.
Local cowboys and cowgirls making the nationals team include Jaymis Soneson of Douglas and Matt Britton of Wheatland... they got the fourth spot in team roping. Jaycee Thompson of Lusk earned the top spot in goat tying... and Peyton Kottwitz of Lusk got the 3-slot in Reined cow horse competition. Casper cowboys and cowgirls on the Nationals team include Carson and Kellen Johnson, state champs in team roping, Wheaton Williams of Big Horn and Jerren Johnson of Casper were the 2-seed in team roping... Cole Kilts got the 4th spot in bull riding, Jonathan Lipps was state champ in boys cutting, and Wes Bray was third... Shae Bray was second in girls cutting.
The National High School Finals Rodeo is at Camplex in Gillette, July 16-22. 061217
A Douglas Bearcat is among the finalists for this year's Milward Simpson Award.
Eric Jamerman, who competed in football, basketball and outdoor track & field, is up against Logan Harris of Torrington, Hayden Hastings of Sheridan, Easton Paxton of Riverton and Hunter Thompson of Pine Bluffs.
Girls nominees are Anna Gibson of Jackson Hole, Hannah Behunin – Mountain View. Kalina Smith of Campbell County, Cosette Stellern of Cheyenne East and Jules Ward of Thermopolis.
The Milward Simpson Award is considered to be the highest honor that a Wyoming high school athlete can receive, because they excelled in multiple sports in all four years of their high school career.
Winners will be named on Saturday, June 17th in Cody. 060617
Eric Jamerman, who competed in football, basketball and outdoor track & field, is up against Logan Harris of Torrington, Hayden Hastings of Sheridan, Easton Paxton of Riverton and Hunter Thompson of Pine Bluffs.
Girls nominees are Anna Gibson of Jackson Hole, Hannah Behunin – Mountain View. Kalina Smith of Campbell County, Cosette Stellern of Cheyenne East and Jules Ward of Thermopolis.
The Milward Simpson Award is considered to be the highest honor that a Wyoming high school athlete can receive, because they excelled in multiple sports in all four years of their high school career.
Winners will be named on Saturday, June 17th in Cody. 060617
This week's track meet at Glenrock High School has been rescheduled.
The Finch-Lehner track meet will be held at the Glenrock High School stadium on Thursday, April 13th beginning at 10:00 am.
Several schools in the area are being released for Easter break all day on Thursday, so school officials opted to move up the start time. 041017
The Finch-Lehner track meet will be held at the Glenrock High School stadium on Thursday, April 13th beginning at 10:00 am.
Several schools in the area are being released for Easter break all day on Thursday, so school officials opted to move up the start time. 041017
The Casper College T-Bird's men's basketball game scheduled for tonight against Northeastern Junior College has been rescheduled due to weather and travel conditions. The game has been rescheduled for January 9, 2017 beginning at 6 p.m. 010716
