Local Sports
Top Powder Horn golfers announced
September 27, 2013SHERIDAN – Mike Schauer has been named the Powder Horn Player of the Year for 2013, accumulating a total of 93 points in a series of events and tournaments. Schauer was also the consolation bracket winner of the summer-long match play tournament. Doug Hockett defeated Doug Estes to win the match play championship. Phyllis Rotellini Read More
Prep football preview: Rock Springs at Sheridan
September 26, 2013SHERIDAN — Block out the noise. The clatter of homecoming week, the anticipation of the Energy Bowl, and perhaps a new self-awareness as one of the top teams in 4A — there are plenty of distractions for the Sheridan Broncs (4-0) entering Friday. After a highlight-reel 42-21 win over last week’s No. 1 Cheyenne East Read More
Prep football preview: Wright at Big Horn
BIG HORN — Handling a loss will be the theme Friday when Big Horn (2-1) hosts Wright (0-3). Because for the Rams, losing isn’t the norm. With the 34-19 defeat at Burns last week, the team has lost just two games under two-year head coach Michael McGuire (12-2). Before that, the Rams have just one Read More
Prep football preview: Moorcroft at Tongue River
DAYTON — The next time Tongue River and Moorcroft play after Friday, it will be a 1A game. Head coach John Scott says that’s a good thing for both squads even this week, two teams which were named in August by the Wyoming High School Athletic Association as enrollment qualifiers for dropping from 2A to 1A Read More
2A, 4A state golf tournaments postponed
September 25, 2013SHERIDAN — The 2A and 4A state golf tournaments have been postponed due to expected early snowstorms, the Wyoming High School Activities Association announced today. “After being in contact with each of the golf courses and tournament directors that will be hosting this year’s State Golf Tournaments, looking at the weather forecast, and attempting to Read More
Sheridan College 53rd Pat Hamilton Memorial Rodeo set for this weekend
SHERIDAN — The 53rd annual Sheridan College Pat Hamilton Memorial Rodeo this weekend provides a chance to see some of the area’s less talked about athletes. Although high school football is on the mind for Sheridan County, the event provides a late outdoor arena rodeo in Sheridan as summer fades into fall. Three hundred contestants are Read More
Tuesday local sports briefs
September 24, 2013JV football stays unbeaten SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Broncs junior varsity football team stayed unbeaten with a 36-2 win Saturday in Cody. Sheridan coach Darin Gilbertson said Riley Sessions scored on a 20-yard toss play and Tristan Barfoot recovered a fumble that would set up a Brad Holloway 13-yard run, both in the first quarter. Evan Read More
Lady Generals soccer loses 3-0 to No. 17-ranked Otero
SHERIDAN — Two second half penalty kicks sealed a 3-0 win for No. 17 Otero Junior College over the Sheridan College women’s soccer team Saturday. Head coach Stefan Skillman said that they had a great first half, only trailing 1-0, with that being the only goal they gave up in the run of play all Read More
Athletes of the week: Sept. 24
Senior Broncs wideout/kick returner Nick Gill — Sparking his team early and often, Gill totaled 367 all purpose yards while scoring two touchdowns in Sheridan’s 42-21 win over Cheyenne East Friday night. “We really threw and caught the ball well tonight,” Broncs head coach Don Julian on a night when his team scored 28 unanswered Read More
SC rodeo shows well again with Pat Hamilton Memorial this weekend
September 23, 2013SHERIDAN — The Sheridan College rodeo team continued its strong start to the fall season as they prepare for their host rodeo this weekend. In its lone home competition of the year, the SC rodeo team will host the Pat Hamilton Memorial Rodeo Friday through Sunday at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. Over the weekend at the Read More
Tennis: SHS caps regular season
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan High School tennis team finished a strong weekend over Powell and Cody, moving into the final two weeks of their season. Julia Fenn completed an unbeaten regular season as she defeated Taylor Blough 6-0, 6-0 Saturday during the Lady Broncs 3-2 loss to Cody. Hannah Maixner and Sam Hamilton won their Read More
Volleyball: SHS drops two; SC finishes non-conference slate
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan High School volleyball team dropped two 4A East confer-ence matchups over the weekend. Friday, they fell to Cheyenne East in four games. “I felt like in the East game, the girls were starting to really do what they had been talk- ing about all week,” head coach Wendi Ruby said. “Even Read More
Prep golf season winding down
Big Horn golfers second at Lusk Invite SHERIDAN — Big Horn golf teams fin- ished second in Lusk Saturday as they prep for their state tournament this week. The girls’ 343 Saturday left them behind Lusk and their 288. The Rams shot 394 Saturday, trailing Wright’s 361. Head coach Mila Stender was pleased with her Read More
Sheridan topples No. 1 East 42-14
September 20, 2013SHERIDAN — Sometimes high school football rankings don’t mean a thing. The Sheridan Broncs (4-0) toppled No. 1 Friday night, using a 28-point second quarter in a 42-14 win over Cheyenne East (3-1) at Scott Field. Reward for their efforts? At night’s end, the Broncs were tied atop 4A football with Gillette after the Camels Read More
Golf: BH teams second after one day in Lusk
SHERIDAN — The Big Horn golf teams sat in second place Friday in Lusk after one day at their final tournament before state. Tongue River shot a 421, with Wyatt Main’s 85 leaving him in seventh place, while Big Horn’s Jack Roberts shot a personal best 84 for fifth place. For the Lady Rams, Kaleigh Read More
SHS swimming and diving trailed Friday
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan High School swimming and diving team trailed Campbell County High School 52 to 132 in team points Friday night. The Lady Broncs did place high in several events, including the team’s 200-yard medley relay squad of Emily Spiegelberg, Mackenzie Dougherty, Gretchen Dougherty and Payton Brilz. The girls placed second with a Read More
SC soccer still finding footing
Lady Generals fall to Trinidad State SHERIDAN — Sheridan College’s young soccer team fell 7-0 Friday night against Trinidad State Junior College. “We fought hard and had some good opportunities on goal, we just lacked the ability to put it between the posts,” coach Stefan Skillman said. Skillman added that the Lady Generals outshot their Read More
Tennis: Broncs sweep Powell
SHERIDAN — The Broncs tennis team crushed Powell Friday, 5-0, bringing the team’s overall record to 3-4, 3-2 in conference. Coaches said the only struggle was at No. 2 doubles, where Lachlan Brennan and Tristen Gamble dropped the first set to Powell, then came back to win the second and third sets. The boys next Read More
Friday volleyball
Lady Eagles win in 3 at Moorcroft SHERIDAN — The Lady Eagles volleyball team is starting to find their stride, coach Michelle Nielsen said Friday night after a win at Moorcroft. Tongue River’s team won 25-11, 25-16, 25-9. “Defensively they played so much better,” Nielsen said. She added that the team came together Friday night Read More
Rams lose, 34-19, at Burns
SHERIDAN — The Big Horn Rams fell 34-19 in Burns Friday night. Head coach Michael McGuire said his team didn’t execute well enough to win as penalties and turnovers resulted in their first loss of the year. Connor McCafferty threw three touchdown passes, one each to Seth Kite, Ryan Kobeilusz and Corey Sturza. McGuire said that they started Read More
SHS x-country shines in South Dakota
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan High School cross country team ran well in Custer, S.D. Thursday. Head coach Art Baures praised his athletes for their performances in a competitive race on a hilly course. A good number of SHS runners placed in the top 25 while running their best times of the season, Baures said. Lady Read More
Game of the week: Broncs prep for No. 1 Cheyenne East
September 19, 2013SHERIDAN — Here come the big boys. The buzz of anticipation surrounding Friday night under the lights at Scott Field is a little thicker this week. Because, tomorrow night, Sheridan will be the site of one of the two 4A showdowns when quarterback Tevis Bartlett brings the Cheyenne East Thunderbirds to town. Meanwhile, Natrona hosts Read More
2A football previews: BH at Burns, TR at Glenrock
BIG HORN — In the 2A game of the week, Big Horn makes the long trip to Burns with both squads looking to stay unbeaten. Two teams with different styles will battle for early 2A bragging rights as the Burns run-heavy offense meets Big Horn’s spread offense. After a 20-6 win over Wright last week Read More
Tennis: Sheridan edges Kelly Walsh
September 18, 2013SHERIDAN — Sheridan High School tennis teams edged Kelly Walsh Tuesday in Casper. The girls and boys each won three games to two. Julia Fenn, continuing her unbeaten 2013 season, made quick work of Allyn Harris 6-0, 6-0. Head coach Bob Faurot praised Katelynn Brooks for her play at No. 2 singles, saying she “had Read More
Volleyball: SC earns 4-set win over Rocky JV behind Titensor
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan College volleyball team defeated Rocky Mountain JV Tuesday night at the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome. Sophomore outside hitter Britney Titensor had a monster night with 20 kills as the team moved to 13-6 on the season with the four-game win (25-13, 25-21, 22-25, 25-12). Titensor hit .436 and had 21 digs. Jenna Jordan Read More
