The Douglas LadyCats closed out a 27-0 basketball season with a 3A State Championship. Douglas put up a 62-53 win over the Buffalo Lady Bison Saturday night at the Casper Events Center.
LadyCats Coach Cody Helenbolt said it was the perfect way to end a great season...
LadyCats Coach Cody Helenbolt said it was the perfect way to end a great season...
Douglas jumped out to an early lead, holding Buffalo scoreless for more than 4 minutes to start the game. The LadyCats were up 19-8 at the end of the first quarter and held the lead for the rest of the game. Douglas's biggest lead was 22 points, at 47-25.
Haedyn Rhoades hit five three-pointers on her way to 24 points to lead all scorers... J Igo added 12... Allyson Fertig had a double-double with 10 points and 22 rebounds. Douglas shot 46 percent. Buffalo shot 30 percent.
It's Douglas's 9th girls basketball state championship, and the first since 2014.
The Buffalo Bison held on to beat the Cody Broncs 81-72 in an exciting double overtime game to take the 3A boys championship.
The Gillette Camels earned both of the 4A championships on Saturday.
Campbell County beat Sheridan for a 4th time this season, taking the 4A boys title 71-61.
The Campbell County Lady Camels went undefeated against Wyoming competition, crushing defending champ Cheyenne East 65-41, in the 4A State Championship game. 031218
Haedyn Rhoades hit five three-pointers on her way to 24 points to lead all scorers... J Igo added 12... Allyson Fertig had a double-double with 10 points and 22 rebounds. Douglas shot 46 percent. Buffalo shot 30 percent.
It's Douglas's 9th girls basketball state championship, and the first since 2014.
The Buffalo Bison held on to beat the Cody Broncs 81-72 in an exciting double overtime game to take the 3A boys championship.
The Gillette Camels earned both of the 4A championships on Saturday.
Campbell County beat Sheridan for a 4th time this season, taking the 4A boys title 71-61.
The Campbell County Lady Camels went undefeated against Wyoming competition, crushing defending champ Cheyenne East 65-41, in the 4A State Championship game. 031218
Another banner's coming to Douglas... the Douglas IceCats outskated Laramie at Sheridan Sunday to win the Wyoming Amateur Hockey League Pee Wee A State Championship. 031218
Douglas wrestlers finished a strong second at the 3A East Regional wrestling tournament at Worland over the weekend, 9 points behind host Worland, and 50 points ahead of third place Rawlins.
Regional championship honors this weekend went to Dax Read at 160, beating Jake Waterson of Buffalo by a fall in :26 seconds.
170 - Dylon Case (Douglas) over Desmon Martinez (Rawlins) (Fall 3:10).
195 - Cody Pinkerton (Douglas) over Austin Weaver (Thermopolis) (Fall 0:41)
2nd place finishes - Kadin Matthews-126; Christian Coffman-152; Dawson Stinson-220
3rd's - Kagin Lenzen-126
4th's - Jacob Smylie-113; Cayden Dowse-132; Dallas Wik-285
6th's - Jake Smith-160; Jaylon Martinez-182; Edel Diaz-Jaime-285
7th's - Charlie Koss-120; Kullin Lindbo-182
8th's - Chance Himle-106; Austin Gatewood-113
Wyoming State Wrestling Championships begin Friday at the Casper Events Center. 021918
Regional championship honors this weekend went to Dax Read at 160, beating Jake Waterson of Buffalo by a fall in :26 seconds.
170 - Dylon Case (Douglas) over Desmon Martinez (Rawlins) (Fall 3:10).
195 - Cody Pinkerton (Douglas) over Austin Weaver (Thermopolis) (Fall 0:41)
2nd place finishes - Kadin Matthews-126; Christian Coffman-152; Dawson Stinson-220
3rd's - Kagin Lenzen-126
4th's - Jacob Smylie-113; Cayden Dowse-132; Dallas Wik-285
6th's - Jake Smith-160; Jaylon Martinez-182; Edel Diaz-Jaime-285
7th's - Charlie Koss-120; Kullin Lindbo-182
8th's - Chance Himle-106; Austin Gatewood-113
Wyoming State Wrestling Championships begin Friday at the Casper Events Center. 021918
Players rosters have been released for the 45th annual Shrine Bowl football game.
Head coaches from each high school football team in Wyoming nominated the senior football players from their squads, and the North and South coaching staffs made the final selections.
Converse County athletes will play on the South squad. Named to the team are Michael Yeaman of Douglas High School, and Richard Harris and Jadon Williams from Glenrock High School.
The Head Coach for the South team is McKay Young of Star Valley.
The 45th annual Shrine Bowl football game will be played on June 9th at Natrona County High School in Casper. 013118
Head coaches from each high school football team in Wyoming nominated the senior football players from their squads, and the North and South coaching staffs made the final selections.
Converse County athletes will play on the South squad. Named to the team are Michael Yeaman of Douglas High School, and Richard Harris and Jadon Williams from Glenrock High School.
The Head Coach for the South team is McKay Young of Star Valley.
The 45th annual Shrine Bowl football game will be played on June 9th at Natrona County High School in Casper. 013118
High School winter sports open their seasons across the Cowboy State this weekend, and the Douglas Bearcats look to be in the thick of the action.
This year, for the first time, DHS basketball teams will compete in the East/West Classic Tournament... the boys at Cody, and the girls at Buffalo.
Both teams will play two game a day on Friday and Saturday... the boys face Lander Friday and 1:30 and Powell Friday at 6:30... the girls play Lander Friday at noon and Cody Friday at 4:30.
We'll travel to Cody with the boys this weekend for play-by-play coverage on KKTY's 100.1 FM.
Bearcats wrestlers open their season on their home mats tonight when they host a triangular with the Glenrock Herders and the Buffalo Bison. Action begins this afternoon at 4pm at the Rec Center gym at Douglas High School. DHS matmen are at the Charley Lake Invite at Cheyenne Friday and Saturday.
Bearcats swimmers open the winter season in the pool at Rawlins on Saturday. 120717
This year, for the first time, DHS basketball teams will compete in the East/West Classic Tournament... the boys at Cody, and the girls at Buffalo.
Both teams will play two game a day on Friday and Saturday... the boys face Lander Friday and 1:30 and Powell Friday at 6:30... the girls play Lander Friday at noon and Cody Friday at 4:30.
We'll travel to Cody with the boys this weekend for play-by-play coverage on KKTY's 100.1 FM.
Bearcats wrestlers open their season on their home mats tonight when they host a triangular with the Glenrock Herders and the Buffalo Bison. Action begins this afternoon at 4pm at the Rec Center gym at Douglas High School. DHS matmen are at the Charley Lake Invite at Cheyenne Friday and Saturday.
Bearcats swimmers open the winter season in the pool at Rawlins on Saturday. 120717
Football All-Conference honors have been handed out, and several Douglas Bearcats are so honored...
Bearcats on the All-Conference list are:
Running Back: Michael Yeaman - Douglas
Offensive Linemen: Cody Pinkerton - Douglas
Wide Receiver: Dawson Bratton - Douglas
Defensive Linemen: Dawson Stinson - Douglas, Dylan Hime - Douglas
Linebackers: Dax Read - Douglas
At-Large: Harley Rhodes - Douglas QB, Brandon Henry - Douglas LB
3A East Co-Offensive Players of the Year: Bryan Lemmon - Torrington AND Michael Yeaman - Douglas 111617
Bearcats on the All-Conference list are:
Running Back: Michael Yeaman - Douglas
Offensive Linemen: Cody Pinkerton - Douglas
Wide Receiver: Dawson Bratton - Douglas
Defensive Linemen: Dawson Stinson - Douglas, Dylan Hime - Douglas
Linebackers: Dax Read - Douglas
At-Large: Harley Rhodes - Douglas QB, Brandon Henry - Douglas LB
3A East Co-Offensive Players of the Year: Bryan Lemmon - Torrington AND Michael Yeaman - Douglas 111617
Douglas Bearcats football schedules have been set for the 2018 fall campaign.
Three non-conference games... Douglas will open next season with a non-conference game at old rival Buffalo, who drops to 2A next fall, then a road trip to Hot Springs, South Dakota, and a home game against the Star Valley Braves. 3A East conference play begins against Rawlins at Douglas, Torrington on the road, home games against Worland and Lander, and regular season play will end at Riverton.
Dates and gametimes are still to be determined. 111417
Three non-conference games... Douglas will open next season with a non-conference game at old rival Buffalo, who drops to 2A next fall, then a road trip to Hot Springs, South Dakota, and a home game against the Star Valley Braves. 3A East conference play begins against Rawlins at Douglas, Torrington on the road, home games against Worland and Lander, and regular season play will end at Riverton.
Dates and gametimes are still to be determined. 111417
State volleyball has played out, the high school volleyball season is over, and All-State volleyball honors have been awarded.
Members of the Wyoming Coaches Association, have voted on which players they believe are the best in Wyoming, for the 2017 High School season.
Several local players on the list... the 3A State Champion Douglas LadyCats have two all-staters this year... senior Maddy Hoopman earns her third all-state mention... she was also All-State in 2014 and 2016. Junior Haedyn Rhoades is also a three-peat... she was all-state in 2015 and 2016.
Also named all-staters, Madison Dedic, Danilynn Schell and Maddy Vinich from Kelly Walsh; Kristy Dick and Kylie Watson from Natrona County; Mandi Tvedt of Glenrock, Amanda Smith of Lusk and Jade Cooper of Lingle-Ft. Laramie.
All State swimmers have also been named. There is no voting for all-state. Swimmers who finish in the top 2 in individual races, and the winning relay team, get all-state recognition.
Congratulations to Douglas All-State swimmers Sheridan Mathis, who placed second in both the 200 free and the 500 freestyle, and Moira McPherson, who placed second in the 1 meter diving. 110717
Members of the Wyoming Coaches Association, have voted on which players they believe are the best in Wyoming, for the 2017 High School season.
Several local players on the list... the 3A State Champion Douglas LadyCats have two all-staters this year... senior Maddy Hoopman earns her third all-state mention... she was also All-State in 2014 and 2016. Junior Haedyn Rhoades is also a three-peat... she was all-state in 2015 and 2016.
Also named all-staters, Madison Dedic, Danilynn Schell and Maddy Vinich from Kelly Walsh; Kristy Dick and Kylie Watson from Natrona County; Mandi Tvedt of Glenrock, Amanda Smith of Lusk and Jade Cooper of Lingle-Ft. Laramie.
All State swimmers have also been named. There is no voting for all-state. Swimmers who finish in the top 2 in individual races, and the winning relay team, get all-state recognition.
Congratulations to Douglas All-State swimmers Sheridan Mathis, who placed second in both the 200 free and the 500 freestyle, and Moira McPherson, who placed second in the 1 meter diving. 110717
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
Douglas Bearcats Football will open postseason play at Green River.
After Friday night's 17-0 loss at Buffalo, three teams ended regular season play with 3-2 records... Douglas, Buffalo, and the Rawlins Outlaws. All three will play in the quarterfinal round of the WHSAA 3A Football playoffs, but Douglas beat Rawlins, Rawlins beat Buffalo, Buffalo beat Douglas, and all were 3-2.
A 3-way coin flip was held on Saturday... Rawlins lost the coin flip, which dropped the Outlaws to the East #4 seed. Buffalo gets #2 seed over Douglas due to head-to-head win.That sets up a 3A Quarterfinal round that looks like this...
(#4W) Worland at (#1E) Torrington
(#3E) Douglas at (#2W) Green River
(#3W) Cody at (#2E) Buffalo
(#4E) Rawlins at (#1W) Star Valley
All four games will played on Friday, October 27th. Times are yet to be determined. You'll hear the game broadcast live on KKTY's 100.1 FM, streamedf live on the internet at www.kktyonline.com. 102017
After Friday night's 17-0 loss at Buffalo, three teams ended regular season play with 3-2 records... Douglas, Buffalo, and the Rawlins Outlaws. All three will play in the quarterfinal round of the WHSAA 3A Football playoffs, but Douglas beat Rawlins, Rawlins beat Buffalo, Buffalo beat Douglas, and all were 3-2.
A 3-way coin flip was held on Saturday... Rawlins lost the coin flip, which dropped the Outlaws to the East #4 seed. Buffalo gets #2 seed over Douglas due to head-to-head win.That sets up a 3A Quarterfinal round that looks like this...
(#4W) Worland at (#1E) Torrington
(#3E) Douglas at (#2W) Green River
(#3W) Cody at (#2E) Buffalo
(#4E) Rawlins at (#1W) Star Valley
All four games will played on Friday, October 27th. Times are yet to be determined. You'll hear the game broadcast live on KKTY's 100.1 FM, streamedf live on the internet at www.kktyonline.com. 102017
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
The Douglas Bearcats football team spotted the Riverton Wolverines two touchdowns Friday night, but fought back for a 34-20 win. Bearcats coach Jay Rhoades said they had to make some adjustments early to get back in the groove...
The Cats scored three times on Michael Yeaman runs, and twice when quarterback Harley Rhoades hit Dawson Bratton through the air.
Douglas travels to Rawlins this Friday night. You'll hear the game live here on KKTY's 100.1 FM. 092517
Douglas travels to Rawlins this Friday night. You'll hear the game live here on KKTY's 100.1 FM. 092517
LadyCats volleyball at the Casper Invite this weekend, Douglas west 2-1 in pool play Friday, with wins over Rock Springs and Mountain View and a loss to Cheyenne East.
In gold bracket play Saturday, Douglas opened with a 2-0 win over Natrona, 25-23, 25-17. In their final match of the day, Douglas falls two games to one to Laramie. Laramie won the first one 25-22... Douglas took game 2, 25-18... Laramie bounced back with a 15-9 win to take the set.
LadyCats volleyball dual at Torrington Tuesday night. 092517
In gold bracket play Saturday, Douglas opened with a 2-0 win over Natrona, 25-23, 25-17. In their final match of the day, Douglas falls two games to one to Laramie. Laramie won the first one 25-22... Douglas took game 2, 25-18... Laramie bounced back with a 15-9 win to take the set.
LadyCats volleyball dual at Torrington Tuesday night. 092517
2017 Wyoming High School All-State golf selections have been named, and local golfers are well represented.
4A All-Staters include a bunch of Kelly Walsh golfers... Steven Ellbogen, Shea Hensley, and Taj Sutherland, Megan Griffin, Annalyse Johnson, Nicole Klungness, Barrett Lloyd and Jocelyn Olson. Also, Natrona's Sarah Galles and Nicholynne Garbutt.
Three Douglas Bearcats are on the 3A All-State list... Trey Thornock, Nate Underberg and Archer Young.
Caleigh Essert of Torrington and Marie Wingard of Wheatland are All-State.
On the 2A All-State Golf list, Cole Hart, Dylan Miller and Mackenzie Lyons of Lusk.
There is no voting involved.
To get all-state recognition, a golfer must finish in the top 10 (or tie for 10th) at the state meet. 092117
4A All-Staters include a bunch of Kelly Walsh golfers... Steven Ellbogen, Shea Hensley, and Taj Sutherland, Megan Griffin, Annalyse Johnson, Nicole Klungness, Barrett Lloyd and Jocelyn Olson. Also, Natrona's Sarah Galles and Nicholynne Garbutt.
Three Douglas Bearcats are on the 3A All-State list... Trey Thornock, Nate Underberg and Archer Young.
Caleigh Essert of Torrington and Marie Wingard of Wheatland are All-State.
On the 2A All-State Golf list, Cole Hart, Dylan Miller and Mackenzie Lyons of Lusk.
There is no voting involved.
To get all-state recognition, a golfer must finish in the top 10 (or tie for 10th) at the state meet. 092117
The Douglas Cats American Legion baseball squad wrapped up regular season play with a split against the Cheyenne Hawks on Friday night.
In the early game, Cheyenne came on strong with a 6-run 6th inning on their way to an 11-3 win. Kale Shelver took the loss for Douglas. He pitched four and a third innings, giving up seven runs, five hits, and striking out two.
In the late game, the Cats won a back-and-forth affair, defeating the Hawks 10-9. Cheyenne scored 5 in the top of the 5th to take a 9-7 lead, but the cots scored three in the bottom of the 6th and held on for the 10-9 win.
Cy Deluna earned the win for Douglas. He threw one and one-third innings, allowing one run, two hits, striking out two, and walking one.
The Cats end the regular season 23-26 overall, 7-6 in Single A East conference play.
The Wyoming Single A State Baseball Tournament is July 26th through the 30th at Lovell. 072417
In the early game, Cheyenne came on strong with a 6-run 6th inning on their way to an 11-3 win. Kale Shelver took the loss for Douglas. He pitched four and a third innings, giving up seven runs, five hits, and striking out two.
In the late game, the Cats won a back-and-forth affair, defeating the Hawks 10-9. Cheyenne scored 5 in the top of the 5th to take a 9-7 lead, but the cots scored three in the bottom of the 6th and held on for the 10-9 win.
Cy Deluna earned the win for Douglas. He threw one and one-third innings, allowing one run, two hits, striking out two, and walking one.
The Cats end the regular season 23-26 overall, 7-6 in Single A East conference play.
The Wyoming Single A State Baseball Tournament is July 26th through the 30th at Lovell. 072417
The Wyoming Coaches Association 2017 North South All Stars Games all went South over the weekend, with the South Squads winning volleyball, boys and girls basketball.
Ty Larson hit three from the free throw line with 1.9 seconds left to force the boys game into overtime, and Coach Lee Toldson's squad won it 95-90 in overtime. Eric Jamerman led scoring with 22... Larson added 15, and Tyrel Leman added 4. Tyler Ring of Torrington and Brody West of Wheatland each scored 8.
In the girls game, Green River's Taylor Stoeger got six points, five rebounds and four steals in the final four minutes to lead the South to a 73-69 win over the North. Douglas's Bailey Brooks marked 11 points for the South squad, and Bri Leman added 8.
South took the volleyball title as well in another back-and-forth battle. South won the first two sets 25-17, 25-12. North came back for the next two, 25-22, 25-21. South came back and hammered out a 15-7 win in the 5th & final set. Douglas's McKenzie Barnett is credited with 13 assists in the win. 072417
Ty Larson hit three from the free throw line with 1.9 seconds left to force the boys game into overtime, and Coach Lee Toldson's squad won it 95-90 in overtime. Eric Jamerman led scoring with 22... Larson added 15, and Tyrel Leman added 4. Tyler Ring of Torrington and Brody West of Wheatland each scored 8.
In the girls game, Green River's Taylor Stoeger got six points, five rebounds and four steals in the final four minutes to lead the South to a 73-69 win over the North. Douglas's Bailey Brooks marked 11 points for the South squad, and Bri Leman added 8.
South took the volleyball title as well in another back-and-forth battle. South won the first two sets 25-17, 25-12. North came back for the next two, 25-22, 25-21. South came back and hammered out a 15-7 win in the 5th & final set. Douglas's McKenzie Barnett is credited with 13 assists in the win. 072417
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
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 1-3 weekend for the Douglas Cats American Legion baseball team.
In tournament play at Spearfish, South Dakota, the Cats opened with a 12=1 win over Baker, Montana on Friday. The Cats fell 9-0 to the Saskatoon Cubs, and a 5-4 loss to Spearfish Post 164 on Saturday. The Cats finished weekend play with a 14-4 loss to the Laramie Rangers on Sunday.
Douglas travels to Cheyenne to face the Hawks in a doubleheader Wednesday night, with games at 5 and 7pm. 061217
In tournament play at Spearfish, South Dakota, the Cats opened with a 12=1 win over Baker, Montana on Friday. The Cats fell 9-0 to the Saskatoon Cubs, and a 5-4 loss to Spearfish Post 164 on Saturday. The Cats finished weekend play with a 14-4 loss to the Laramie Rangers on Sunday.
Douglas travels to Cheyenne to face the Hawks in a doubleheader Wednesday night, with games at 5 and 7pm. 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
Team Red Boys and team Blue Girls earned wins Saturday night at the Panhandle Prep All Star Basketball games in Scottsbluff.
Scottsbluff’s Dru Kuxhausen poured in 35 points to lead the Red All-Stars to a 145-126 win over the Blue All-Stars. Tyrel Leman (Douglas) added 10 for the Red, and Brodey West (Wheatland) put up 16.
Douglas Bearcats point guard Ty Larson scored 15 for the Blue in their loss.
A couple of LadyCats were key to the girls Blue Team win. Bailey Brooks scored 17 and Bri Leman added 14. Blue trailed at the half but came back and took an 88-66 win.
Dru Kuxhausen of Scottsbluff High School and Bailey Brooks of Douglas High School were named game MVP's. 060517
Scottsbluff’s Dru Kuxhausen poured in 35 points to lead the Red All-Stars to a 145-126 win over the Blue All-Stars. Tyrel Leman (Douglas) added 10 for the Red, and Brodey West (Wheatland) put up 16.
Douglas Bearcats point guard Ty Larson scored 15 for the Blue in their loss.
A couple of LadyCats were key to the girls Blue Team win. Bailey Brooks scored 17 and Bri Leman added 14. Blue trailed at the half but came back and took an 88-66 win.
Dru Kuxhausen of Scottsbluff High School and Bailey Brooks of Douglas High School were named game MVP's. 060517
A busy weekend of tournament play for the Douglas Cats American Legion baseball team.
At Riverton on Saturday, the Cats earned a 10-7 win over host Riverton. Douglas and the Green River Knights played to a 3-all tie Sunday morning. Douglas faced Riverton again in the championship game Sunday afternoon. The Cats opened the game with 5 runs in the bottom of the first and led it until Riverton jacked in 9 runs in the top of the 6th. Riverton went on the win the championship game 11-5.
The Cats will face Baker Montana, Friday night in the opening round of a tournament at Spearfish, South Dakota. 060517
At Riverton on Saturday, the Cats earned a 10-7 win over host Riverton. Douglas and the Green River Knights played to a 3-all tie Sunday morning. Douglas faced Riverton again in the championship game Sunday afternoon. The Cats opened the game with 5 runs in the bottom of the first and led it until Riverton jacked in 9 runs in the top of the 6th. Riverton went on the win the championship game 11-5.
The Cats will face Baker Montana, Friday night in the opening round of a tournament at Spearfish, South Dakota. 060517
