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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...
Over the Memorial Day weekend, the parking lot at Hot Springs County High School was a place to be for the Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Though Thermopolis has hosted the tournament a number of years, 2016 marks the first time it was headed up by the Bobcat Boosters. The Booster Club's sponsorship means all the money generated stayed in the community. On top of that, vendors were all local clubs, organizations or concessionaires. Ernie Mecca, a coach and Booster Club... Full story
The Thermopolis Golf Course Men’s League plays on Wednesday evenings at the golf course. Results from May include: May 11 Low Gross - Travis McDermott (37); Low Net - Dennis Sinclair (29); Skins - Travis McDermott (Hole #3 - Eagle); Deuce Pot - Kevin Skates (Hole #5), Chris Ryan (Hole #5) May 18 Low Gross - Parke Price (33); Low Net - Dusty McLean (31), Austin Rush (31); Skins - Parke Price (Hole #3, Hole #7); Deuce Pot - Parke Price (Hole #5), Dusty McLean (Hole #5); Long Putt (Hole #9) - Mike Carter; Closest to Pin (Hole #5) - Parke Price M...
Eight boys and eight girls from Hot Springs County High School traveled to Casper to compete at the Track and Field State Championships May 19-21. Coach Ernie Mecca commended both teams for making a tremendous effort during the three-day meet. The boys' team won runner up, taking a total 83 points, and made 11 personal records, one state record and two school records. While a championship would've been nice, Mecca said a runner up is a good finish to the season. He further added the senior boys... Full story
It was another weekend of broken records and high scoring for the Bobcats, as they competed at the Regional Track Championships in Lander last Friday and Saturday. The boys team came home champions, winning with a total of 124 points. The boys 4x100 Relay team of Domanic Jensen, Cody Bjorhus, Tyler Cornwell and Jacob Hart set the school record for the third time, and the regional meet record, with a first place finish of 44.28. Coach Ernie Mecca hopes to see the team run their best at the state...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat golf team competed in the 2A Conference in Douglas on Friday and Saturday. Coach Jack Smith said overall the team played well and swept the Spring Championship as well as the Cowboy Conference Championship with many golfers earning All-Conference honors. The Thermopolis Boys placed first overall. Hudson Roling placed second overall and first in the conference. Caleb DeCroo placed fifth overall and second in the conference. Logan Bartholomew was tenth...
In addition to the Hot Springs County High School boys track team winning the Regional Championships at Lander, one senior came away with some additional recognition. Tyler Cornwell was presented the Winford Mower award during the regional track meet. The award is a high honor naming him as the top 1A/2A athlete in the Big Horn Basin, not just in track but overall in high school sports. Cornwell said he was notified that he would receive the award beforehand, so he knew he would be walking out...
Last Thursday, several Thermopolis Middle School Track members traveled to Lander to compete in the Best of the Best Meet. Coach Kent Hessenthaler stated, "One incredible result was that Logan Cole threw the discus over 146 feet - that was incredible. His previous best was 127 feet, and that throw was one of the top seventh grade throws in the nation. His throw was a once in a lifetime throw for a seventh grader." Results from the meet are as follows: 8th Grade Girls 400 Meter Dash Aspen Jensen...
