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Logan Shumway, top, goes up to take a shot during Thermopois Middle School boys basketball action. Teagan Anderson, bottom, dribbles down court....
There has been a lot of anticipation and speculation around the state of Wyoming regarding the reclassification as set by the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA). Classifications for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years were released by the WHSAA in August and Thermopolis is found in the 3A classification for all activities except football. Thermopolis will remain in the 2A classification for football from 2016-2018. Currently, classification enrollment are pulled every two years for reclassification purposes. Enrollment...
Two Lady Bobcats from Hot Springs County High School were named to the 2A All-Conference team Monday. Lizzy Lofink and Maggie Ryan, who had consistently strong performances over the course of the 2015 season, were honored with the selection. The list named players from twenty 2A teams from around the state. Lofink consistently earned mention in post-game reports as an offensive mainstay for the Lady Bobcats. A go-to staple for the team, Lofink, an offensive hitter, recorded multiple kills nearly every game. Ryan was much the same on the defensi...
The Hot Springs County High School Lady Bobcats traveled to Lander on Friday for the first round of regional play, facing off against second-ranked Kemmerer. The Lady Cats "came out a little bit flat footed," according to coach Shannon Hill, and lost the first game 9-25. "We picked it up in the second two games and went point for point with them, but unfortunately let them go on runs towards the end of each game which set us back," she said. The Lady Cats lost the second and third sets 16 - 25 a...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat football team ended their season on Friday with a 14-28 loss to powerhouse Lovell in the first round of the regional playoffs. "The boys played a great game," said coach Rob Anderson. "We started out really strong with the score tied 14-14 at half," but Lovell managed to go into the second half with all the momentum. "Lovell came out in the second half and controlled the ball and the clock," said Anderson. Lovell was able to add two scores in the second...
Mesa Allen, Brye Williams, Rylee Agar, Kaitlyn Schmuck, Bobbi Zupan, Crystal Chapel-Schmuck, Jerri Gillett and Nicole Baggs were named champions in their divisions following the final Hot Springs County Barrel Racing's 2015 Summer Series event. Rylee Agar, Taylor Agar, Katelyn King, Nicole Baggs, Laurie Johnson, Kellie Fisher and Bobbie Zupan placed second in their divisions. Some competitors wore Halloween costumes for the event. Barrel racers will start the winter series Sunday, Nov. 15....
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Dusty Lewis goes for gold while Srubs teammate members Leif Polson and Babie Robinson watch during a coed league volleyball game....
Bobcat Jules Ward brought home her second consecutive individual title from the 2A State Cross Country meet in Sheridan on Saturday. The girls brought home second place as a team. Ward finished the course with a time of 19:12. Ward won her title last year with a 19:15. Her time improved from when she ran a 19:55 on the course in Sheridan during the Michelle Ludwig Invite in September. Chandra Maddock placed sixth with a time of 21:29. Maddock improved her time substantially from when she ran...
Thermopolis Bobcat football players Cameron Igou, Eric Herold, JD Phillips, Tyler Cornwell and Cody Bjorhus celebrate their 28-0 win over Newcastle Friday. The Cats head to Lovell Friday for their first 2015 State 2A football playoff game. Lady Cats Shaynie Bauer and Korey Smith leap for a block as Ryley Range backs them up and gets ready for a dig. Lady Cats, l to r, Stacy Lewis, Kaili Johansen, Jules Ward, Chandra Maddock and Liz Rhodes show off their second place 2A State Cross Country team...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcats defeated Newcastle 28-0 on Friday, and in doing so won a spot in the 2A State Football Playoffs. The Bobcats came out strong in their game against the Dogies on Friday, putting up all of their 28 points in the first half. "We set the tone early and ran the ball well," said coach Rob Anderson. Sophomore quarterback Cullen Becher only threw the ball twice, but both passes were caught by senior Tyler Cornwell for touchdowns. The Bobcats held the Dogies...
The Hot Springs County High School Lady Bobcats fell to Shoshoni in straight sets on Friday and Riverside in five sets on Saturday during the team's annual Senior Night celebration. "We just weren't completely prepared for this match. Shoshoni is a really good team and our girls weren't mentally there," said coach Shannon Hill. "We did step up and play them well in the 3rd game, however it was too little too late." During the Shoshoni game, Maggie Ryan had 19 digs and Korey Smith had four kills...
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Brad Morrison is the new director for the Hot Springs County Recreation District. Originally from Lamar, Colo., Morrison moved to Thermopolis five years ago with his wife, Staci. Once here, Brad found himself coaching high school football and track. He also coached basketball for the middle school. Morrison is excited for his new position with the recreation district. Through coaching, he has become invested with the kids and is hoping to further that relationship. With his motto of "show up,...
Jules Ward ran to first place at the 5 Rivers Conference cross country meet Friday. The Lady Cats brought home the conference title. Lady Cat Kayla Gilbert reaches to block the ball in varsity volleyball action against Rocky Mountain Saturday. The Bobcat cheerleaders, left to right, Sydnee Griffin, Keri Ann Krueger, Stevie Ann Jellis, Amira Lachheb, McKayla Layman, Alli Schwalbe and Mechelle Hunt supported the "pink out" during Saturday's volleyball game action in honor of Breast Cancer...
Hot Springs County High School's Lady Bobcat volleyball team took on Rocky Mountain last Saturday, winning all three games, 25-25, 25-12 and 25-14. The Lady Cats, cheerleaders and crowd participated in the "pink out" in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "The girls played so well and very consistent. I was proud of how they played as a team," said coach Shannon Hill. "Our offense really stepped up and played one of the more consistent matches they have played." During the games, Makayla...
Thermopolis is in a position to advance to the class 2A football state playoffs, but the Bobcats must return home from Newcastle on Friday night with a win. Kickoff for the Thermopolis-Newcastle game is set for 6 p.m. The Bobcats will be focused on getting back on the winning track against the Dogies after losing their last three 2A West Conference games – the latest defeat at the hands of Glenrock with a 27-0 final last Friday at home. Thermopolis and Newcastle are tied for fourth and fifth i...
The Bobcat cross county girls team brought home first place from the 5 Rivers Conference meet. Jules Ward took first place with a time of 19 minutes flat. She took 52 seconds off her time from when she ran the course in September. "Our kids had some huge improvements and that's what we want to see," coach Brenna Able declared. Many of the Bobcats shaved time off from the last time they ran the course. Chandra Maddock finished 28 seconds faster, Stacy Lewis came in at 1:01 minute faster, Liz Rhod...
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The Hot Springs County High School Lady Bobcats beat Riverside in straight sets on Friday after a tough string of matches the week before. According to coach Shannon Hill, the Lady Cats, "came out pretty flat footed in the first two games against the Rebels," who have improved a lot. "In the end, though, we stepped up and were able to get the job done in 3," she added. Makayla George had eight kills against the Lady Rebels, while Maggie Ryan had 22 digs and Lizzy Lofink had four aces. The Lady C...
The Hot Springs County Bobcats fell short against Lovell on Friday, 41-18. The Bobcats, coming off a tough homecoming loss against Big Horn, were neck and neck with Lovell until the half, with both teams managing 18 points each. The Bobcats could not keep up with their opponent in the second half, as Lovell quickly added two touchdowns, each followed by a two-point conversion. The Bobcats struggled offensively as drives stalled and a strong Lovell defense allowed few opportunities for success...
The Thermopolis Middle School girls finished the season with a second place finish at Powell, just getting edged out by Cody. Coming home with four of the top ten All Conference runners: Tahja Hunt, Kenna Bomengen, Jasmine Collins, and Wyatt McDermott. With this being the final meet of the season in Powell, Coach Brenna Abel had this to say "We wanted to end the season with an honest effort; leaving everything on the course and our kids definitely did that in Powell, I'm just so proud of them...
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by Durward D. Jones Hot Springs County Recreation Districts third and fourth graders football teams won three and lost three of their games. Coach Chip Axtell could not have been prouder of his teams. "I hope that the rec district is able to continue the program, we nearly have enough players to divide into two separate teams, which will mean fewer away games." coach Axtell explained. The fifth and sixth grade rec football teams were undefeated this season with a 6-0 record. Coach Travis...
Recreation District Youth Volleyball has wrapped up for the season with the girls learning basic skills of the game while having fun. Coaches were Lisa Shaffer and Nikki Slagle. Girls who participated in youth volleyball include: third graders Madyson Landon, Kendall Bradshaw, Sofia Gerber, Brailee DeVries, Sydney Peterson, Hanna O'Keefe, Brooke Richter, Nevaeh Praytor and Brooklyn Dieu; fourth graders Sydney Shaffer, Kaitlin Barral and Maggie Landon; fifth graders Lauren Yarrington, Jayci...
