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  • Ten Bobcats qualify for state wrestling

    Feb 25, 2021

    Bobcat wrestlers completed at the 2A Regional Wrestling Tournament in Thermopolis last Saturday. The team qualified 10 of the 13 wrestlers entered. "We had some outstanding performances by both our veterans and our freshman to get to state," said head coach Travis McDermott. Four Bobacts earned regional championships - Wyatt McDermott (138), Roedy Farrell (152), Logan Cole (195) and Remington Ferree (Hwt). "All four pinned in every match and are looking good to make runs for state titles this...

  • Purple-out

    Feb 25, 2021

    During the home basketball games last Thursday, a purple-out was held to support Joey Johnson, middle, in his battle against pancreatic cancer. A 50/50 raffle and putt-a-thon was held with all proceeds going to Johnson....

  • Wrestling club competes at Camel Kids Invite

    Feb 25, 2021

    Thermopolis Wrestling Club member had some strong finishes at the Camel Kids Invite held in Gillette. Folkstyle Results 6U 47-51 - Brooklyn McMartin placed 5th and scored 7 team points. 8U 39-43 - Gabe Ryan placed 2nd and scored 23 team points. 8U 44-48 - Aksel Polson placed 5th and scored 14 team points. 8U 44-48 - Fletcher Lewis scored 4 team points. 10U 54-58 - Fischer Lewis placed 4th and scored 15.5 team points. 10U 62-68 - Tanner Myers scored 6.0 team points. 12U 70-77 - Dyllan Myers placed 4th and scored 14 team points. 12U 93-102 -...

  • Middle school seventh grade basketball update

    Feb 25, 2021

    The Thermopolis Middle School seventh grade boys basketball teams have continued to win most of their games as the season progresses. In the A game against Lander, Thermopolis came out on top 46-13. “Lander was short-handed 2 players from the last time we played them and our pressure got to them right from the start. We were able to build a big lead with tough defense and get all of our guys lots of playing time. Our scoring was very balanced, maybe the best we have done all season,” said coach Daniel Webber Point earners include: Armani Duk...

  • Speechsters take second at Green River Tourney

    Feb 25, 2021

    The Bobcats Speech and Debate team placed second in the 1A/2A sweepstakes at the Green River Virtual Tournament. “We had another strong showing at a large tournament,” said head coach Lyle Wiley. Some of the Bobcats top finishes include: Elizabeth Keller and Karina Lea - 7th in Duo Jean-Luc Willson and Jacob Randall - 3rd in Policy Debate Karina Lea - 6th in Storytelling Jean-Luc Willson - 4th in Extemp Speaking Dion Lahoe - 3rd in Poetry Madeline Wagler - Top Ten in Congress Logan Petty - Top Ten in Congress Acacia Harris - Top Ten in Poe...

  • Boys, girls basketball update

    Feb 25, 2021

    The Bobcat boys varsity basketball team took on Newcastle at home on Feb. 18 and came away with 80-69 win. The Lady Cats did not fair so well and varsity players lost to Newcastle 44-29. Both the boys and girls will hit the road Friday to take on Buffalo. Regional Basketball is scheduled for March 4 in Douglas and Buffalo. No coaches comments from the boys or girls coaches were received at press time....

  • Students celebrate FFA week

    Feb 25, 2021

    The Thermopolis FFA Chapter will celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 20-27, 2021. This FFA Week embraces more than 92 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization's future. More than 700,000 members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels. These members have a passion for agriculture. Designated a national week in 1947, the week of George Washington's birthday, National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday and gives FFA members a...