Local Sports
SHS boys soccer battles against Kelly Wash, earns a 1-0 win
March 26, 2014SHERIDAN — The Broncs topped Kelly Wash Tuesday night, earning a 1-0 win in a make-up game scheduled after last weekend’s games were canceled due to weather. “Ultimately we played pretty well,” Broncs coach Kevin Rizer said. “We had lots of chances, so we need to work on completing those opportunities.” In the first half Read More
Athletes, coach earn awards at National Football Foundation
March 25, 2014SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame held its 20th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. There were 11 special awards recipients along with 14 scholar-athletes and the Courage and Perseverance Award winners from each of the five high school classifications and the University of Wyoming. Read More
Lady Generals to host girls basketball camp
SHERIDAN — Sheridan College Lady Generals coach Frank McCarthy will be hosting a girls skill development, shooting and fundamental instruction basketball camp June 16-19 at the Sheridan College Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome. The camp is for girls kindergarten through 12th grade and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Each camper will Read More
Fenn dominates another regional tournament
SHERIDAN — One of Sheridan’s most well-known tennis athletes, Julia Fenn, won another singles tournament this season giving her four tournament titles. Last weekend in Bozeman, Mont., in the 18 and under tournament, Fenn defeated Sophie M. Allen of Bozeman 6-0, 6-0 and Zoe Lindgren from Belgrade in the semis 6-0, 6-2. In the finals Read More
SHS boys hold Wolverines to just one goal
March 21, 2014SHERIDAN — The Broncs soccer team tested out a new system of offense Friday night on their Riverton opponent and it seemed to work as the Sheridan High School team came out with a 3-1 win. “It was good to get out and get a game in and have to test an opponent,” Broncs coach Read More
Ryan, Julian each knock in two goals for the Lady Broncs
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Lady Broncs soccer team started off their 2014 season on Friday against the Riverton Wolverines and didn’t let the spring snow storm from Mother Nature keep them from winning. The girls defeated Riverton 4-0. With just two weeks of practice under their belts, the Lady Broncs fought hard in their first Read More
Two Little Feet for the Fallen
March 20, 2014SHERIDAN — Running is an emotional journey for Ashley Powell. With each step, she is honoring her own loved ones, and the loved ones of others who have fallen in the line of duty. Powell’s mother, father and uncle all worked in the wildland fire community. Her father and uncle were firefighters; her mother worked Read More
Sheridan Lady Broncs prepare for a successful 2014 season
March 19, 2014SHERIDAN — The Lady Broncs soccer team has completed their first week of practices and coach Mallery Marshall said they have dedicated the majority of their training to two main components — skills training and fitness. Effective ball possession and distribution is founded on having a successful first touch, she said. Marshall added that the Read More
Three local gymnasts excel at state meet
SHERIDAN — Kyera Vasco of Buffalo, Brooke Sanburn of Buffalo and Kailey Koval of Sheridan all made the “Overall” podium in their respective age and level groupings at the Wyoming State Gymnastics Championship Competition held in Douglas on Saturday. All three girls compete for the Summit Gymnastics Team in Buffalo under the tutelage of instructor Read More
Broncs kicks off spring soccer season Friday
March 18, 2014SHERIDAN — After losing in the semifinals against Gillette in penalty kicks last year, the Sheridan Broncs soccer team is ready to begin the 2014 season. Despite a tough loss to end last season, the Broncs are ready for this year. Coach Kevin Rizer said there are several returning seniors that will make an impact Read More
Booster Club to update Facebook page with scores, schedules
SHERIDAN — Sheridan High School Booster Club has a new Facebook page up and operating. Organizers said last night at a spring sports meeting for the high school that they will continue to keep it updated weekly. Also, through the summer organizers said the page will include scheduled activities and information about camps and tournaments. Read More
American Legion Baseball to host player, parent meeting
SHERIDAN —The American Legion Baseball organization will host a player/parent meeting at the Sheridan High School cafeteria at 6 p.m. tomorrow. Anyone interested in the program is encouraged to attend. Discussions at the meeting will include plans for the 2014 season.
SHS earns win, third place in season’s last game
March 17, 2014CASPER — The Lady Broncs earned a win on their last game of the 2013-2014 season Saturday, taking third place in the 4A state tournament in Casper. Sheridan High School defeated the Gillette Lady Camels 70-62. In the first quarter, the Lady Broncs were the first to put points on the board and they held Read More
SHS track coach anticipates successful season
SHERIDAN — After finishing up last year in seventh place at outdoor state championships, both the Sheridan High School girls and boys track teams are returning with some great athletes for the 2014 season. “The Lady Broncs are a team with some experience and some very good key returners from last year. We have good Read More
SHS Booster Club to launch Facebook page
SHERIDAN — The SHS Booster Club will be unveiling the details of its brand new Facebook page at the parent/community meeting Monday night for spring sports. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. today at the high school auditorium. The Facebook page will be a one-stop place for information and current updates on SHS athletics. It will Read More
Lady Broncs fall to Natrona 46-43 in hard fought battle
March 14, 2014CASPER — Despite battling back to tie the game with about 30 seconds left to go, the Lady Broncs didn’t have enough to pull out the win Friday night in their 4A semi-final game, loosing 46-43 against Natrona. Sheridan High School will now face the loser of the Cheyenne East vs. Campbell County game in Read More
Local hockey player earns spot on Team Wyoming
SHERIDAN — As the Winter season of sports comes to a close and athletes are being awarded for their accomplishments, it has become clear that Sheridan County has an abundance of exceptional student athletes. One such person who stands apart from the crowd has reached exceptional levels of play that have been noticed by teams Read More
SHS spring sports program meeting to be held Monday
SHERIDAN — On Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, all spring sport parents and anyone else interested in the high school spring sports programs are encouraged to attend. Sheridan High School Activities Director Don Julian will share information on the programs and each of the spring sports coaches will share their philosophies Read More
Lady Broncs head to semi-finals
March 13, 2014SHERIDAN — The Lady Broncs basketball team started the state tournament off by holding the lead against the Riverton Wolverines, winning 51-38 Thursday morning. The Lady Broncs will move on to the semifinal game, Friday at 4:30 p.m. against Natrona. With just under two minutes to go in the first quarter, Kaycen Townsend went to Read More
Big Horn athlete commits to SC women’s soccer
SHERIDAN — Hanna Caiola, a senior at Big Horn High School, has verbally committed to play soccer at Sheridan College next year as a freshman. Caiola lettered in a varsity position for the Sheridan High School girls soccer team for three years and helped the team to a 2012 high school state runner-up title. Caiola Read More
Sheridan Ice figure skaters wrap up season in Gillette
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Ice figure skating team recently completed their season with two competitions. Eight skaters competed at the Rapid City Gold Rush, a United States Figure Skating sanctioned event in February. The Sheridan team competed against nine other teams from around the region with a total of 59 skaters. While the event does Read More
Generals to host camp June 9-12
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan College Generals basketball team will host a boys skill development, shooting and scoring camp this June. Generals coach Steve Smile announced the camp this week and noted it will be held June 9-12 for boys in kindergarten through 10th grades from 8 a.m. to noon. Each camper will receive a basketball, Read More
Spring sports in full swing at SHS
The winter athletic programs at Sheridan High School added state champions, school record holders, All-Staters, and many “personal bests” for our Broncs and Lady Broncs. Many of those athletes finished their sports seasons by performing on the stage with the hit musical “Grease” last weekend. The season was full of highlights. The varsity wrestling program Read More
Sheridan girls begin 4A tourney with Riverton on Thurs.
March 12, 2014By Tanya Hamner The Sheridan Press SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Lady Broncs will start their state championship tournament off with the Riverton Wolverines, Thursday at 9 a.m. The Lady Broncs earned a No.2 seed for the tournament after regionals last weekend and will be facing the No. 3 seed from the 4A West. The Lady Read More
Sheridan Hawks bantam team wins state championship
March 11, 2014SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Hawks bantam hockey team won the Wyoming Amateur Hockey Association State B Championship Sunday afternoon in Cheyenne. The tournament began Friday with a 9-0 win over the Pinedale Glaciers. Andrew Boint netted four goals and one assist. Sandis Cook scored three goals and offered one assist. Jack Morey and John Chase Read More
