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Two Casper College Lady T-Birds basketball players have been named All-Americans.
Kobe King-Hawea was named to the NJCAA’s Division I Women’s Basketball First Team All-Americans, and Natalia Otkhmezuri was named to the second team.
Each All-American team is composed of 10 players, so Casper College has two players recognized as one of the top 20 players of Division I junior college basketball.
King-Hawea and Otkhmezuri helped the T-Birds to a first-ever 20 wins in a row for a season. At the end of the season, the team was ranked No. 3 in the country and went to the NJCAA Championship Tournament. 050621
Kobe King-Hawea was named to the NJCAA’s Division I Women’s Basketball First Team All-Americans, and Natalia Otkhmezuri was named to the second team.
Each All-American team is composed of 10 players, so Casper College has two players recognized as one of the top 20 players of Division I junior college basketball.
King-Hawea and Otkhmezuri helped the T-Birds to a first-ever 20 wins in a row for a season. At the end of the season, the team was ranked No. 3 in the country and went to the NJCAA Championship Tournament. 050621
The College National Finals Rodeo announced the death of two contestants in a crash Saturday.
In a post on social media, CNFR said Cinch Bullock and Hadly McCormick, both of Oklahoma Panhandle State University, had been traveling to a college rodeo in Garden City, Kansas when the crash occurred. 032921
In a post on social media, CNFR said Cinch Bullock and Hadly McCormick, both of Oklahoma Panhandle State University, had been traveling to a college rodeo in Garden City, Kansas when the crash occurred. 032921
The Casper College T-Birds women's basketball team is now ranked #3 in the nation.
Monday's National Junior College Athletics Association Top 25 moves the 'Birds up one spot to #3, tying the 2011-12 team for the highest-ever ranking for the women's program.
The 18-0 Thunderbirds beat Laramie County Community College 88-65 Saturday in Cheyenne, are the defending Region IX champs and have won 33 consecutive games dating back to last season. The victory over LCCC also clinched the No. 1 seed out of the North for the T-Birds, which means they will get a bye in the first round of the Region IX Tournament.
Casper College closes out the regular season this week with home games against Central Wyoming College on Wednesday and Northwest College on Saturday. 032321
Monday's National Junior College Athletics Association Top 25 moves the 'Birds up one spot to #3, tying the 2011-12 team for the highest-ever ranking for the women's program.
The 18-0 Thunderbirds beat Laramie County Community College 88-65 Saturday in Cheyenne, are the defending Region IX champs and have won 33 consecutive games dating back to last season. The victory over LCCC also clinched the No. 1 seed out of the North for the T-Birds, which means they will get a bye in the first round of the Region IX Tournament.
Casper College closes out the regular season this week with home games against Central Wyoming College on Wednesday and Northwest College on Saturday. 032321
One and done for the Cowgirls.
The 14-seed Wyoming Cowgirls fell to third-seeded UCLA in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday by a score of 69-48 in the Erwin Center on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin.
The Bruins snapped the Cowgirls six-game winning streak despite Wyoming holding UCLA to only 31 percent from the field in the second half.
UCLA jumped out early and never looked back., leading 23-11 at the end of the 1st quarter.
Cowgirls junior Alba Sanchez-Ramos led Wyoming play with 15 points and 10 rebounds for her first career double-double.
The Cowgirls end their season with a 14-10 record. 032321
The 14-seed Wyoming Cowgirls fell to third-seeded UCLA in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday by a score of 69-48 in the Erwin Center on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin.
The Bruins snapped the Cowgirls six-game winning streak despite Wyoming holding UCLA to only 31 percent from the field in the second half.
UCLA jumped out early and never looked back., leading 23-11 at the end of the 1st quarter.
Cowgirls junior Alba Sanchez-Ramos led Wyoming play with 15 points and 10 rebounds for her first career double-double.
The Cowgirls end their season with a 14-10 record. 032321
Cowgirls Go Dancin'...
The Wyoming Cowgirls will face UCLA in the opening round of the NCAA basketball tournament.
Tournament pairings were announced Monday evening, and the Cowgirls are the No. 14 seed in the Hemisfair Region, with all games played in San Antonio, Texas.
UCLA is the 3 seed in the bracket. The Bruins are coming off a 16-5 season. The Cowgirls were 14-9 in the Mountain West Conference.
Wyoming vs UCLA Monday, March 22nd... Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Mountain Time... live coverage on KKTY's AM 1470 and 93.3 FM. 031621
The Wyoming Cowgirls will face UCLA in the opening round of the NCAA basketball tournament.
Tournament pairings were announced Monday evening, and the Cowgirls are the No. 14 seed in the Hemisfair Region, with all games played in San Antonio, Texas.
UCLA is the 3 seed in the bracket. The Bruins are coming off a 16-5 season. The Cowgirls were 14-9 in the Mountain West Conference.
Wyoming vs UCLA Monday, March 22nd... Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Mountain Time... live coverage on KKTY's AM 1470 and 93.3 FM. 031621
The Glenrock Herders basketball team earned their 4th win of the season Thursday, and for the second time, it came at the expense of the Lusk Tigers.
Glenrock beat Lusk 48-43 on February 12th. The two teams faced off again Thursday in the quadrant round of the 2A East Regional Tournament. On their home floor at Glenrock High School, the 3-15 Herders beat the 7-11 Tigers 52-51.
Lusk goes home. Glenrock advances.
In the quadrant 3rd place game Thursday night, Glenrock fell 52-41 to Pine Bluffs.
The Herders travel to Regionals at Big Horn Saturday... they'll play Big Horn at 2pm. Winner is the East 3-seed at State next week. Loser is the 4 seed.
Either way, Glenrock will go to the 2A Boys State Basketball Tournament at Casper next weekend.
The Glenrock Lady Herders ended their season in the opening round of quadrants Thursday, losing 46-33 to the Lusk Lady Tigers.
The Lusk girls fared better... they went on to beat Pine Bluffs 52-42 in the late game Thursday.
The Lady Tigers will face Sundance Saturday at 4:30 at Big Horn in a game that will determine the 2East 1-seed and 2-seed for state.
1A/2A Regional Tournaments are Saturday... 1A East at Torrington, 1A West at Lander, 2A East at Big Horn and 2A West at Riverton.
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Glenrock beat Lusk 48-43 on February 12th. The two teams faced off again Thursday in the quadrant round of the 2A East Regional Tournament. On their home floor at Glenrock High School, the 3-15 Herders beat the 7-11 Tigers 52-51.
Lusk goes home. Glenrock advances.
In the quadrant 3rd place game Thursday night, Glenrock fell 52-41 to Pine Bluffs.
The Herders travel to Regionals at Big Horn Saturday... they'll play Big Horn at 2pm. Winner is the East 3-seed at State next week. Loser is the 4 seed.
Either way, Glenrock will go to the 2A Boys State Basketball Tournament at Casper next weekend.
The Glenrock Lady Herders ended their season in the opening round of quadrants Thursday, losing 46-33 to the Lusk Lady Tigers.
The Lusk girls fared better... they went on to beat Pine Bluffs 52-42 in the late game Thursday.
The Lady Tigers will face Sundance Saturday at 4:30 at Big Horn in a game that will determine the 2East 1-seed and 2-seed for state.
1A/2A Regional Tournaments are Saturday... 1A East at Torrington, 1A West at Lander, 2A East at Big Horn and 2A West at Riverton.
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Casper College basketball teams opened their Region IX conference season with a split at Rock Springs Wednesday night.
The No. 7 Casper College Lady T-Birds outscored Western Wyoming Community College 45-12 over the second and third quarters on their way to an 80-33 victory.
The Casper College men's basketball team is still looking for its first win away from home. The Thunderbirds (5-6) fell to 0-6 on the road with an 84-79 defeat at Western Wyoming Community College.
The game was tied 34-all at the half, but the Mustangs sealed the Region IX opener for both teams at the free-throw line. Western Wyoming finished 21 of 29 from the charity stripe while the T-Birds were just 7 of 9.
The T-Birds are back in action Saturday when they host Eastern Wyoming College at Swede Erickson Thunderbird Gym. 022521
The No. 7 Casper College Lady T-Birds outscored Western Wyoming Community College 45-12 over the second and third quarters on their way to an 80-33 victory.
The Casper College men's basketball team is still looking for its first win away from home. The Thunderbirds (5-6) fell to 0-6 on the road with an 84-79 defeat at Western Wyoming Community College.
The game was tied 34-all at the half, but the Mustangs sealed the Region IX opener for both teams at the free-throw line. Western Wyoming finished 21 of 29 from the charity stripe while the T-Birds were just 7 of 9.
The T-Birds are back in action Saturday when they host Eastern Wyoming College at Swede Erickson Thunderbird Gym. 022521
Head Coaches for the 48th Annual Wyoming Shrine Bowl have finalized their rosters, and there are several familiar names.
South Team Head Coach Brent Walk and his staff have selected Kody Micke and Gabe Borman of the Douglas Bearcats, Drake Lamp (Niobrara County), Dylan Dreiling and Cody Pierce from Torrington, and Adam Suko of the Wheatland Bulldogs to play on the South squad.
North Team Head Coach Matt McFadden and his staff have selected Braxton Bundy, Brady Dutcher and Jace George of Casper Natrona, and Reno Watson and Dom Jahr of Kelly Walsh to play on the North team.
Officials for the 48th Annual Game will be representing Douglas in Shrine Bowl for the first time. They are Sean Geer, Ron Erickson, James Bratton, Evan Helebolt, Dan Edwards, Monty Gilbreath, Nate Helbaum and Kurt Engle.
The 2021 Wyoming Shrine Bowl all-star football game will be held on Saturday June 12, 2021 at the Dick Cheney Alumni Field at Casper's Natrona Couty High School. 020421
South Team Head Coach Brent Walk and his staff have selected Kody Micke and Gabe Borman of the Douglas Bearcats, Drake Lamp (Niobrara County), Dylan Dreiling and Cody Pierce from Torrington, and Adam Suko of the Wheatland Bulldogs to play on the South squad.
North Team Head Coach Matt McFadden and his staff have selected Braxton Bundy, Brady Dutcher and Jace George of Casper Natrona, and Reno Watson and Dom Jahr of Kelly Walsh to play on the North team.
Officials for the 48th Annual Game will be representing Douglas in Shrine Bowl for the first time. They are Sean Geer, Ron Erickson, James Bratton, Evan Helebolt, Dan Edwards, Monty Gilbreath, Nate Helbaum and Kurt Engle.
The 2021 Wyoming Shrine Bowl all-star football game will be held on Saturday June 12, 2021 at the Dick Cheney Alumni Field at Casper's Natrona Couty High School. 020421
The Casper Horseheads baseball team has released their schedule for the upcoming Exhibition League.
The Horseheads open the 2021 season on the road May 25-27 at Scottsbluff against the Western Nebraska Pioneers.
The Horseheads' schedule consists of 64 games, with 32 being played at Mike Lansing Field. Their home opener will be May 28 against the Mining City Tommyknockers out of Butte.
The team will also host the 2021 Exhibition League All-Star Spectacular on July 19-20.
The Horseheads did not field a team last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. 012721
The Horseheads open the 2021 season on the road May 25-27 at Scottsbluff against the Western Nebraska Pioneers.
The Horseheads' schedule consists of 64 games, with 32 being played at Mike Lansing Field. Their home opener will be May 28 against the Mining City Tommyknockers out of Butte.
The team will also host the 2021 Exhibition League All-Star Spectacular on July 19-20.
The Horseheads did not field a team last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. 012721
Shrine Bowl head coaches Matt McFadden and Brent Walk have chosen their assistant coaches for this year's game.
Cody's McFadden, who will coach the North team, picked Thunder Basin head coach Trent Pikula, Cody defensive coordinator Jim Talich, Wright head coach Larry Yeradi, Big Horn head coach Kirk McLaughlin and Meeteetse head coach Zeb Hagen for his staff.
South head coach Brent Walk of Mountain View will go with Douglas assistant coach Wes Gamble, Cheyenne East assistant coach Paul Garcia, Mountain View assistant coach Michael Collins, Saratoga head coach Logan Wright and Snake River head coach Jack
Cobb.
This year's Shrine Bowl All-Star Football game is scheduled for June 12 at Natrona County High School's Cheney Alumni Field in Casper. 010621
Cody's McFadden, who will coach the North team, picked Thunder Basin head coach Trent Pikula, Cody defensive coordinator Jim Talich, Wright head coach Larry Yeradi, Big Horn head coach Kirk McLaughlin and Meeteetse head coach Zeb Hagen for his staff.
South head coach Brent Walk of Mountain View will go with Douglas assistant coach Wes Gamble, Cheyenne East assistant coach Paul Garcia, Mountain View assistant coach Michael Collins, Saratoga head coach Logan Wright and Snake River head coach Jack
Cobb.
This year's Shrine Bowl All-Star Football game is scheduled for June 12 at Natrona County High School's Cheney Alumni Field in Casper. 010621
The University of Wyoming is changing its guidelines for fans in the stands.
Tickets for this week's events, including Men's Basketball vs. Denver Wednesday, and Cowboys Football vs. Boise State on Saturday, will be honored, but no more tickets will be sold.
Starting next week (December 13) fans WILL NOT be allowed at UW home athletic events through at least January 8, which is the date the current public health orders are set to run through.
Fans who purchased tickets to the men’s basketball game versus Omaha will receive refunds for those ticket purchases.
Ticket sales after January 8 will be determined based on approval from the Wyoming Department of Health.
The changes in UW Athletics ticketing policies are being made to coincide with the new public health orders issued this week by the Governor’s office to help slow the spread of COVID-19, ease the pressure on Wyoming’s healthcare system and preserve the viability of the state’s economy. 120920
Tickets for this week's events, including Men's Basketball vs. Denver Wednesday, and Cowboys Football vs. Boise State on Saturday, will be honored, but no more tickets will be sold.
Starting next week (December 13) fans WILL NOT be allowed at UW home athletic events through at least January 8, which is the date the current public health orders are set to run through.
Fans who purchased tickets to the men’s basketball game versus Omaha will receive refunds for those ticket purchases.
Ticket sales after January 8 will be determined based on approval from the Wyoming Department of Health.
The changes in UW Athletics ticketing policies are being made to coincide with the new public health orders issued this week by the Governor’s office to help slow the spread of COVID-19, ease the pressure on Wyoming’s healthcare system and preserve the viability of the state’s economy. 120920
Another COVID cancellation for the Pokes.
Thursday night's Utah State at Wyoming football game has been cancelled.
Due to an upward trend of COVID-19 cases within the Utah State football program, the Aggies are unable to participate in the scheduled football game on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Wyoming.
Therefore, the Mountain West is canceling the game and declaring it a no contest. There is no plan to reschedule the game.
It's the second game in a row cancelled due to the coronavirus. Last Saturday's game at Laramie versus Air Force was cancelled due to increased positives at the Air Force Academy and within the Air Force football program. 111820
Thursday night's Utah State at Wyoming football game has been cancelled.
Due to an upward trend of COVID-19 cases within the Utah State football program, the Aggies are unable to participate in the scheduled football game on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Wyoming.
Therefore, the Mountain West is canceling the game and declaring it a no contest. There is no plan to reschedule the game.
It's the second game in a row cancelled due to the coronavirus. Last Saturday's game at Laramie versus Air Force was cancelled due to increased positives at the Air Force Academy and within the Air Force football program. 111820
Two Casper College Lady T-Birds have signed letters of intent to continue playing ball at the university level.
Kobe King-Hawea signed with the University of Texas Longhorns. King-Hawea came to the United States from Point Cook, Australia, to play ball for the Lady Pronghorns of Gillette College. When the athletics programs at Gillette were cut, King-Hawea was quickly snapped up by the Lady T-Birds.
According to Dan Olson’s Collegiate Girls Basketball Report and the World Exposure Report, King-Hawea is ranked as the No. 1 junior college prospect in the country.
Marija Bakic signed with Arkansas Tech University. The Danilovgrad, Montenegro, player had an impressive freshman season at Casper, averaging 10.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. 111820
Kobe King-Hawea signed with the University of Texas Longhorns. King-Hawea came to the United States from Point Cook, Australia, to play ball for the Lady Pronghorns of Gillette College. When the athletics programs at Gillette were cut, King-Hawea was quickly snapped up by the Lady T-Birds.
According to Dan Olson’s Collegiate Girls Basketball Report and the World Exposure Report, King-Hawea is ranked as the No. 1 junior college prospect in the country.
Marija Bakic signed with Arkansas Tech University. The Danilovgrad, Montenegro, player had an impressive freshman season at Casper, averaging 10.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. 111820
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
