By Lisa S. Icenogle CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper College Athletics Department was recently honored during the NERD YMCA of Natrona County’s 11th annual Wall of Honor Celebration. Paxton Stoneking, who just finished his freshman year at the college as a member of the Casper College Men’s Soccer team, accepted the award on behalf of […]
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Local athletes shine on State Track and Field Championship’s final day
CASPER, Wyo. — Some of the top high school athletes in Wyoming took flight on Saturday, wrapping up the 2025 State Track and Field Championships. With a number of events already in the books at time of publication, local schools have seen some stellar success on the tournament’s final day. Among them is Natrona County […]
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(PHOTOS) Athletes soar in Friday’s 2025 Wyoming High School State Track event
CASPER, Wyo. — High school athletes and their families from around the state gathered at Kelly Walsh High School’s Harry Geldine Stadium for the 2025 Wyoming State Track and Field Championships for the second day of competition on Friday. Competition continues on Saturday with a modified schedule ahead of possible inclement weather conditions. The full […]
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6 Cowboys earn track and field All-Conference honors
By Colton Merritt LARAMIE, Wyo. — Six Wyoming Cowboys were recently named to the 2025 Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field All-Conference Team following the outdoor championships. The selection comprises student athletes who finished top-three in their respective event at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships. Seniors Ryker Holtzen and Daniel Reynolds earned their third outdoor […]
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Casper Spuds to kick off season Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Spuds will kick off their 2025 season this week at home, as they look to build off last year’s record-setting campaign. The Spuds will open the season on Friday, May 23 with a 6:30 p.m. game against the Oahe Zap at Mike Lansing Field. Before the game will be a […]
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Douglas High School runner to compete in Nike Outdoor Nationals in Oregon
CASPER, Wyo. — Douglas High School senior Jaden Meyer didn’t need the slew of school records she’s amassed over the past couple of years to prove what her parents already knew. “She’s always been fast,” said her father, Justin. “She’s been fast since she was little; we knew she had exceptional speed.” While she’s been […]
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Cowboys add transfer cornerback to ’25 roster
By Nick Seeman LARAMIE, Wyo. — Cowboy football head coach Jay Sawvel recently announced the addition of transfer cornerback Dainsus Miller to the 2025 roster. Miller played the last two seasons at Mercer, leading the Bears to a deep playoff run in the FCS Playoffs last year. Miller is listed at 5’10” and 170 pounds, […]
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Championship Nordic KWHS skier signs to Green Bay during ceremony
CASPER, Wyo. — KWHS Nordic skier Fisk Johansson wasn’t quite sure if he’d pursue skiing in his college career until earlier this year, even after he’d won the first of two championships during the past two seasons. “I’m a mountain biker too, and I thought about maybe that path,” he said during a signing ceremony […]
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Registration open for Boys & Girls Club summer sports leagues
CASPER, Wyo. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming recently announced its summer sports offerings: Summer T-Ball/Coach Pitch and King of the Court Summer Basketball League. The T-ball and coach pitch season runs from June 2 to July 30, and is open to children in grades K–5. The cost to register is $45, […]
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Casper College to host youth volleyball camp
By Lisa S. Icenogle CASPER, Wyo. — A girls volleyball camp will take place at Casper College in the “Swede” Erickson Thunderbird Gymnasium, scheduled for June 9-11. The camp will feature three sessions under the direction of Angel Sharman, women’s head volleyball coach, and assistant coach Kelly Wiedemann. The first, from 10 a.m. to noon, […]
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New Lady Thunderbirds coach Nate Macy to lead annual basketball camp
By Lisa S. Icenogle CASPER, Wyo. — The 2025 T-Bird Girls Basketball Camp is fast approaching, and will be led by newly-appointed Lady Thunderbirds head coach Nate Macy. The camp is scheduled for June 2-4 at the “Swede” Erickson Thunderbird Gym. During the annual camp, Macy will provide each camper with an enjoyable time while […]
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Cowboys add 5 ahead of 2025-26 season
By Nick Seeman LARAMIE, Wyo. — Cowboy basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced on Monday the addition of five Cowboys to the upcoming season’s roster. The group includes three guards and a pair of forwards. “In this year’s recruiting class, we have targeted specific guys for a specific mission, Wicks said. “Each young man we […]
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3 Casper College Women’s Soccer players move to next levels in their careers
CASPER, Wyo. — Three successful Casper College Women’s Soccer players are making plans for the next steps in their academic and athletic endeavors. According to a release from Casper College, Marcy Sickler will be heading to FC Odisea in Castellon, Spain, while Kaylinn Gallup will play NAIA Walla Walla University in College Place, Washington, and […]
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KW’s Sorensen signs to wrestle at Northwest Community College
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School’s Dylan Sorensen will continue his wrestling career beyond high school at Northwest Community College in Powell. Sorensen signed his letter of intent during a ceremony at KWHS on Tuesday afternoon in front of his teammates, his family and media. During his time at KWHS, he traveled to Japan […]
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Cowboys set to face South Dakota State Dec. 15
By Nick Seeman LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Cowboys will face off against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Dec. 15. The on-sale date for tickets will be announced later. This matchup brings together two head coaches who have been on the sidelines of Heritage Court, […]
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‘I showed them’: Casper teen wins chance to compete at MMA world championships in Brazil
CASPER, Wyo. — Louis Wilkinson sized up his opponents at the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts, or GAMMA, USA National Championships, and knew they were larger and more experienced. This was the Casper native and NCHS student’s biggest event since he started taking the sport seriously. “I knew I wasn’t leaving without placing,” he […]
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Gillette man chosen to umpire 2025 Babe Ruth World Series; only second in Wyoming to do so
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Teddric Walker wasn’t expecting it. Like a foul ball hit behind home plate, it came out of nowhere. Walker sat down at his computer, pulled up his email and was surprised to see one from the powers-that-be for the Babe Ruth World Series — one of the largest and most well-known little […]
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(PHOTOS) KW’s Victor Lebsock signs to swim at Adams State University
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School senior Victor Lebsock has agreed to swim at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado. During a signing ceremony at KWHS on Wednesday afternoon, Lebsock said he was attracted to the university’s small class sizes and the surrounding community. “As I progress, the class sizes get smaller, and it […]
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UW’s Burkett named Mountain West Field Athlete of the Week
LARAMIE, Wyo. — University of Wyoming junior and Casper native Cam Burkett was recently named Mountain West Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week following a stellar showing by the thrower against rival Colorado State. The award is Burkett’s second MW honor in his career and the first in the outdoor season. The Casper native last […]
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Former Cowboy linebacker Shay selected in CFL Draft 1st round
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Former Wyoming Cowboy linebacker Connor Shay was selected in the first round of the Canadian Football League Draft on Tuesday. Shay has dual citizenship, as he was picked sixth overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Shay also accepted invites to Rookie Mini Camps with the Green Bay Packers and the New York […]
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UW men’s golf tied for 7th after day 1 of Mountain West Championships
CRESWELL, Ore. — The University of Wyoming men’s golf team wrapped up day one at the Mountain West Conference Championships tied for seventh at 287 (-1). “There was a lot of good stuff today,” head coach Joe Jensen said. “We have a lot of good stuff going. We are just going to go and do […]
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(PHOTOS) KW’s Chloe Dallman-Janski signs to play softball in Oklahoma
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School senior Chloe Dallman-Janski signed to play softball with Northern Oklahoma College in Enid, Oklahoma, during a ceremony at KWHS on Wednesday afternoon. “My old travel ball coach from a team I had a few years ago had gotten a job as an assistant coach, and she talked to […]
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6 UW wrestlers to compete at 2025 U.S. Open
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming wrestling team will have quite a few athletes participating in the 2025 U.S. Open. A total of six will suit up in a tournament being held at The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Thursday to Sunday. Brett McIntosh (72 kg) will take part […]