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Local drivers took a big share of the prize money home Saturday evening from the 2016 Demolition Derby at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Thermopolis men brought home the top three places in the winners heat with Cory Bowman first, Jason Bowman second and Stephen Flinn third. Cody Hensley won the action packed truck derby. Three Thermopolis women cleaned-up in the women's herby derby with Taylor Sprigg first, Lisa Shaffer second and Chelsie Flinn third. Results and prize amounts include:...
The Lady Cats varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams have been practicing for over a week and will travel to Douglas for their season opener Friday and Saturday. Requests for information from the head coach were not returned at press time.... Full story
The Hot Springs County High School football team will take to the field this Friday, with a scrimmage at Lander. The season will officially open Sept. 2. Coach Matt McPhie said the team had a solid week last week, with eight practices, and the most positive things he sees is the players' attitude and work ethic. He noted they are working together, and pulling for each other. There are also a lot of things that need work, McPhie said, as there have been things done here, such as not having an int...
This season, 17 high school and middle school students will run their hearts out as they represent Thermopolis Cross Country. The Hot Springs County High School team will include seniors Liz Rhodes, Stacy Lewis and Jules Ward, and freshmen Erica Meier, Tahja Hunt, Kenna Bomengen, Olivia Weyer and Aime Robinson for the girls team and Sophomore Sean Miller for the boys. Thermopolis Middle School has eighth-graders Emme Norsworthy, Jasmine Collins, Dayna Sandburg and Ryan Miller, seventh-graders...
Shooting sports Archery Junior – 1. Tanner Medvigy, Hadley Johnson, 2. Seth Needham, Chase Herring, 3. Bridger Peil, Zane Stam, 4. Talyah Myers, Hayden Oerfield, 5. Porter McCumber, Lexi Overfield, 6. Rosalie Willson, Lance Axtell. Junior Grand Champion – Hadley Johnson Junior Reserve Champion – Chase Herring Intermediate, first or second year – 1. Carson Medvigy, 3. Jonah Needham, 4. Madeline Stam, 5. Reagan Severance, Intermediate, three or more years – 1. Hardy Johnson, Owen McCumber,...
Results from the Hot Springs County Fair include: BEEF SHOW FFA Showmanship – 1. Strite Daniels, 2. Jessie Pennoyer, 3. Rebecca Clouse Senior Showmanship – 1. Strite Daniels, 2. Jessie Pennoyer, 3. Jason Clouse, 4. Jules Ward, 5. Spencer Axtell, 6. Melissa Ward Intermediate Showmanship – 1. Eli McCumber, 2. Audrey Axtell Junior Showmanship – 1. Porter McCumber , 2. Maile Mae McCumber, 3. Will Ward, 4. Lance Axtell, 5. Lexi Overfield Breeding, Black Angus, summer yearling heifer – 1. Melissa W... Full story
Hot Springs County Summer Series Barrel Racing held their August event Saturday and Sunday at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Results include (in order of finish): Saturday Peewee Barrels: 1D - Mesa Allen 17.816, Mesa Allen 18.141; 4D - Madalyn Moorman 20.646, Madalyn Moorman 26.280. Youth Barrels: 1D - Kaitlyn Schmuck 16.156, Emme Norsworthy 16.628; 3D -Katelyn King 17.382, Katie Fisher 17.520; 4D - Elsie Campbell 18.510, Taylor Nuttall 19.257, Tyne Vialpando 20.149, Madison O'Meara 22.867...
The Hot Springs County Fair Horse Show was held Saturday at the fairgrounds with both 4-H and FFA youth competing in a variety of events with their equine partners. Results include: PeeWee Showmanship – 1. Kamryn Farrell, Allen Thurman, Logann Farrell, Mackenzie Buckner, Soren Webber Western Pleasure – 1. Kamryn Farrell, Allen Thurman, Logann Farrell, Mackenzie Buckner Barrels – 1. Logann Farrell, 2. Kamryn Farrell, 3. Mackenzie Buckner, 4. Allen Thurman Poles – 1. Logann Farrell, 2. Kamryn... Full story
Dana Bjorhus teamed up with professional golfer Bill Haas to win the British Open Pick A Pro Tournament held July 16-17 at the Thermopolis Golf Course. Eighteen holes were played on both Saturday and Sunday in conjunction with the British Open PGA tournament in Scotland. Local competitors picked a PGA player playing in the British Open and their scores were added together for a team score. Results include: Dana Bjorhus and pro Bill Haas 273 Valerie Bjorhus and pro Phil Mickelson 280 Jake Maksin...
Friday evening saw three inductees into the Bobcat Athletics Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established in 2006 as a way to recognize the many great athletes, coaches, teams, administrators and community members that have been a part of Bobcat athletics over the years. Among those inducted were William "Bill" McCormick, a three-sport letterman in football, swimming and track & field. At one time, he had the school records in the high hurdles, low hurdles and high jump. At the time of his gra... Full story
Roll the ball down the lane, knock down as many pins as you can and have some fun doing it. Recently, the Wyoming Wild Bunch women's bowling team put these skills to the test - particularly the fun aspect - when they competed at the United States Bowling Congress Women's Championships in Las Vegas, taking the Sapphire Division. Though the tournament officially ended July 10, it began April 9; the event lasts several weeks, in order to provide the 20,000-plus entrants this year the opportunities...
July 7-10, 4-H members from around the state competed at the 2016 Wyoming State Shoot in Douglas. 4-H members are reminded the deadline for horse entries is 5 p.m. July 15, and the deadline for regular fair entries is 5 p.m. July 22, at the extension office. The horse show is scheduled for July 23 at 8 a.m. Following are results from Hot Springs County shooters. Jr. .22 Pistol Team: 7th – Owen McCumber, Hardy Johnson, Matt Music, Tanner Medvigy Sr. .22 Pistol Team: 10th – Jason Clouse, John Mai... Full story
Hot Springs County Summer Series Barrel Racing held their event June 28 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Results include (in order of finish): Peewee barrels: 1D – Mesa Allen 21.392; 2D – Mesa Allen 22.283; 4D – Allison Magargal 29.271, Logann Farrell 30.688. Youth barrels: 1D – Abi Dawson 19.787, Kamryn Farrell 19.793, Brye Williams 20.235; 2D – Emme Norsworthy 20.358, Kaitlyn Schmuck 20.630; 3D – Emme Norsworthy 21.275, Katelyn King 21.370; 4D – Taylor Nuttall 24.373, Tyne Vialpando 25.790, Tatum Vialpando 25.790, Megan Dawson 26.070... Full story
The July Thermopolis Gymkhana was Friday at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The next Gymkhana event is scheduled for Aug. 12. Friday's results, in order of finish, include: Lead Line Barrels: Mackenzie Buckner, Sydney Nye, Cooper Nye, Casen Eckley, Scotlyn Armajo and Alayna Scheel. Poles: Mackenzie Buckner, Sydney Nye, Cooper Nye, Scotlyn Armajo, Casen Eckley and Alayna Scheel. Goats: Mackenzie Buckner, Scotlyn Armajo, Alayna Scheel Cooper Nye, and Ashlyn Aly. Flag race: Cooper Nye, Ashlyn Aly,...
A Popsicle Night for the Tee Ball players is scheduled for June 30, beginning at 6 p.m. at the baseball fields. Recreation Director Brad Morrison explained this is an end-of-year event for the Tee Ball team, and Popsicles will be handed out to the players. Baseball practices got underway at the end of May, with a total 58 signed up — 17 each in the Major and Minor leagues, 18 in Coach Pitch and six in Start Smart. The first game of the season saw a loss at home to Otto, 26-11, though Morrison n...
There was a variety of grinding, ollies and half-pipe tricks Friday at the Thermopolis skate park during the Skateboard, Scooter and BMX show. Participants wowed viewers with some incredible tricks and all around fun. Zach Hurley shows off some of his skateboarding skills....
Men’s League, June 8 Low Gross: Parke Price (34); Low Net: Joey Johnson (27); Skins: Kevin Simpson (Hole #4), Parke Price (Hole #5); Deuce Pot: Parke Price (Hole #5) ; Closest to the Pin (Hole #8): Frank Toth; Longest Putt (Hole #4): Kevin Simpson. Men’s League, June 15 Low Gross: Donnie Bjorhus (32); Low Net: Joey Johnson (30); Skins: Dusty McLean (Hole #3), Jason Ciz (Hole #4), Frank Toth (Hole #5), Donnie Bjorhus (Hole #8); Deuce Pot: Frank Toth (Hole #5), Dale Cornella (Hole #8), Donnie Bjorhus (Hole #8); Closest to the Pin (Hole #2): Kev... Full story
For a week in June, Chloe Crosby and Shayna Bauer became the Thermopolis delegates for the 74th session of the American Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Girls State. The session was June 11-18 at the Northwest College campus in Powell, and provides a look at the goings-on of city and state governments. According to a press release, the Girls State program emphasizes the importance of government in modern life and educates young women in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American...
The Skateboard, Scooter and BMX Show Friday at the Thermopolis Skate Park came with some crazy stunts with scooters like 180s and 360s....
One of the participants of the Skateboard, Scooter and BMX Show carves through the half-pipe at the Thermopolis Skate Park Friday....
On Saturday, June 11, Hot Springs County High School graduates KinDale Andreen and Tyler Cornwell participated in the 43rd annual Shrine Bowl. Andreen said the experience was an awesome one, and she enjoyed having one last game. A sports trainer for the past four years, Andreen said sports medicine brings together her passion for sports and taking care of people. Her freshman year saw her getting water, heat and ice for players as needed - though at one point she did help splint a player who had...
Six 4-H members competed in the 2016 Wyoming State National Rifle Association Youth Hunter Education Challenge, sponsored by the Wyoming Game and Fish and Cabela's last weekend at the Upton Gun Glub. The students who attended were Sascha Mobbs, Hadley Johnson, John Maier, Hardy Johnson, Carson Medvigy and Destiny Harris. Scores were as follows: Carson Medvigy – 1st Wildlife ID, 2nd Muzzleloader; Destiny Harris – 2nd Wildlife ID, 1st Hunters Education Written Exam; John Maier – 1st .22 Rifle...
Seventh grader Logan Cole shattered a nearly 40-year-old record in the Long Jump this school year, with a distance of 17’ 7.75”. The previous record of 17’ 3” was set by Jon Lesher in 1977. There were quite a few records broken by the Thermopolis Middle School Track and Field, which ended their regular season on May 7. Cole also set the record in the Shot Put with a distance of 43’ 2” — the previous record was John Balstad’s 41’ 1” n 1989 — and in the Discus with a distance of 146’ 9.5... Full story
The June Thermopolis Gymkhana was Sunday at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The next Gymkhana event is scheduled for July 1. Sunday's results, in order of finish, include: Lead Line Barrels: Talon Owsley, Kylee Williams, Mackenzie Buckner, Peyton Marsh, Sydney Nye and Cooper Nye. Poles: Kylee Williams, Talon Owsley, Sydney Nye, Mackenzie Buckner, Peyton Marsh and Lillyana Reed. Goats: Talon Owsley, Kylee Williams, Scotlyn Armajo, Sydney Nye and Cooper Nye. Flag race: Sydney Nye, Talon Owsley,...
The Hot Springs Recreation Department baseball program started practice last week, with their first session on May 31. There are a total 58 signed up this year, with 17 in the Majors, 17 in the Minors, 18 in Coach Pitch and six in the Start Smart. Recreation Director Brad Morrison explained Start Smart is for three- to five-year –olds, and involves parents attending one day a week with their kids. Children learn baseball fundamentals such as hitting, throwing and catching. The first game for t...
