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by Tatum Epperson The Lady Bobcat Varsity Volleyball team kicked off the season at Rocky Mountain. Varsity Coach, Shannon Hill said “I am very excited for this season and the potential this varsity team has. I made some early match changes with some positions, and the girls adapted really well to those changes. We didn’t pass as well as I know this team can, and we are running with a new setter (who did a great job on her first varsity match in that position), so finding our tempo is something we are working towards. Hill added “Rocky is a scra...
by Tatum Epperson The Bobcat Golf team has had a busy week and there is no slowing down in sight! First up was the Cody Invite. Opponents included Cody, Powell, Lovell, Sheridan and Worland. The Bobcats had a team score of 740 which earned them 5th Place. Hadley Johnson earned a 2-day score of 158 and earned 1st place. Coach Deromedi said “We had a great two days in Cody. I think that was the lowest wind speed ever recorded for a Cody tournament. Hadley Johnson won the boys side of the tournament on a thrilling playoff hole victory over W...
by Tatum Epperson The Thermopolis Bobcat Boys’ and Girls’ golf teams kicked off the season with their first tournament in Powell last week. Head Coach Brandon Deromedi said “We got off to a good start in Powell last week. It is always nice to get the first tournament of the year under our belt because there is a huge difference between competitive golf and leisure golf.” He said he was very proud of everyone’s performance.” Coach Deromedi was especially proud of Lilly Johnson who accomplished her first ever tournament. He said “She learne...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce held its annual Demolition Derby on Saturday, August 13. The winners are First Place, Casey Seiloff, $3,000 plus trophy; Second Place, Kelley Faylor $1,500 plus trophy; Third Place, Rob Laing, $800 plus trophy; Fourth Place, Bryce Harvey, trophy. The Mad Dog Winner was Payton Gonzalez, $250 plus trophy. For the Truck Derby the winners are First Place, Blake Williams, $1,500; Second Place, Reagan Severance, $750; Third Place, Riley Shaffer, $500....
The July event for the Thermopolis Gymkhana was held earlier this month. The next event is planned for August 27. July results include: LEAD LINE Barrels - Chisholm Moline, Jax Christian, Lane Reed, Laramie Penn, Korbie Jensen, Grady Penn Poles - Chisholm Moline, Jax Christian, Lane Reed, Laramie Penn, Korbie Jensen, Casey Kennedy Goats - Jax Christian, Hadley Dean, Korbie Jensen, Grady Penn, Chisholm Moline, Laramie Penn Flag Race - Casey Kennedy, Lane Reed, Korbie Jensen, Coy Brower, Jax Christian Fun Event (keyhole race) - Korbie Jensen,...
Underground Bull Riders Productions will present the Junior Championship Bull Riding Qualifier July 23-24, at 10 a.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. This thrilling, action packed, rapidly growing spectator sport, will bring the top youth bull riders, ages 18 years old and under from Wyoming, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, North and South Dakota along with their family members to Thermopolis. This event is a qualifying event for members of the Junior World Finals (JWF), the International Miniature Bull Riders Association (IMBA). It is...
Porshia Birdsley is headed to the Strongman Nationals on June 25 in Manchester, New Hampshire. There will be 23 women in the competition. Birdsley recently placed first place as the best female lifters in the Rocky Mountain Strongman Championship on June 11. Birdsley set the Montana Log record and also did the Log Press for 170 pounds. The National Log Press record in her weight class is 190 pounds. Birdsley said, "My goal is to break that, with a goal of 200 pounds. Wyoming is doing a...
Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate put the finishing touches on a picture perfect season at the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) 2022 National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky last week. The NSDA National Tournament included over 6500 competitors this year. It was the largest NSDA Tournament in history. Four qualifying students from HSCHS, Jean-Luc Willson, Josiah Butler, Logan Petty and Elizabeth Keller, traveled with coaches, Cindy Glasson and Lyle Wiley, to the weeklong, nationwide competition against the best...
Jason Ciz, director of Thermopolis Baseball, reported that they are in the middle of their season, and said, "We're kind of hot and heavy about every night of the week." The athletes meet every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6 p.m. for either practice or competition in the baseball fields north of town below T-Hill and near the Armory. There are 75 athletes between the ages of five and 15 years old. They are divided into age groups: Babe Ruth (13-15), Little League (9-12), and Coach Pitch for...
A number of trophies were handed out Saturday at the Hot Spot Car Rally. There were 90 vehicles displayed at the event held in Hot Springs State Park. Trophy Winners: Off Road—Randy Morrison 1972 Ford Bronco Motorcycle—Kolby Knuckles Custom Harley Bagger Rat Rod—Mike Hixon 1931 Rat Rod Coupe Street Rod—Albert Bertagnolli 1934 5-Window Coupe Truck—Noble Bullington 1958 Chevy Cameo Special Interest—Dood Jaussaud 1923 T-Bucket Muscle Car—Kylee Johnston 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 Vintage Car—Kenny and Cindy Page 1929 Ford Model A Classic Car (19...
The Big Horn Basin Football Camp was held at the Hot Springs County High School grounds earlier this past week. Director Heath Hayes said they had 343 athletes participate and that they came from all over the region and some even from out of state. There were about 30 staff members facilitating the camp. Hayes said, "The goal is to get kids to continue improving football skills and hopefully teamwork. Most kids, they learn how to play football in camp, here they learn to love to play football."...
Team members, friends and family filled the Hot Springs County High School parking lot for the Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday and Sunday. The forecast called for rain showers on and off all weekend but only a few light, short showers developed in town during the tournament....
Members of the Bobcat Track and Field team competed at the State Championships in Casper last weekend. “While you really never know what can or will happen at State Track, one thing you can bank on is some bad weather. Our kids competed in snow, rain, wind, and the cold, and I was really proud of the mental toughness they showed in doing so. Our team motto all year was “Nobody Cares, Work Harder” and they showed that mentality at state,” said coach Calder Forcella Ina King won second in the girls triple jump with 34-08.00, just behind first pla...
Hot Springs County High School Rodeo team members competed in Gillette on May 7 and 8. Roedy Farrell took first in bareback riding both days with a scores of 76 and 74. Jase Longwell came in sixth on day one in tie down calf roping with a time of 14.72. He came in second in steer wrestling on day two with a time of 20.60. Jhett Longwell and his partner Tate Bishop came in 12th in team roping on day two with a time of 12.78 In Casper on May 13 and 14, Roedy Farrell came in second in bareback riding on day one with a score of 59 and was second on...
This year's Gymkhana series kicked off May 14 at the fairgrounds. The next event is set for June 5. Results include: LEAD LINE Barrels - Josie Penn, Marlee Evans, Chisholm Moline, Eleanor Allen, Jax Christian, Laramie Penn Poles - Josie Allen, Eleanor Allen, Jax Christian, Chisholm Moline, Marlee Evans, Madison Slack Goats- Marlee Evans, Josie Allen, Jax Christian, Eleanor Allen, Dawson Nicholls, Rebecca Ready Flag Race - Josie Allen, Eleanor Allen, Casey Kennedy, Dawson Nicholls, Jax...
The Bobcat boys golf team tied for 1st place with the Kemmerer Rangers at the Wyoming 2A Spring Championships with a total score of 717. Hardy Johnson made it four in a row as an individual boys champion shooting a 77 and a 79 for a total of 156, followed in second by Upton's Logan Timberman with a total score of 168. Wyatt McDermott took 3rd on the boys side with a second day personal best of 77 and a total score of 171. Hayden Overfield tied for 13th with a 193, Seth Weyer was 15th with a 197...
Bobcat track and field team members competed at the 3A East regionals last week in Newcastle. “I am very proud of how our athletes went down and competed at regionals. We saw lots of PRs which is exactly what you want at the biggest meet of the year up to this point. Our sprinters, distance runners, jumpers, and throwers all showed tremendous growth over the year which is a reflection on the work they have put in the weight room and on the track this season. Our coaches have also done a phenomenal job of training our athletes,” said coach Calde...
Thermopolis Middle School track and field team members competed at the Best of the Best meet in Lander on May 10. Davdine King took first in the 100 meter dash and the high jump with an impressive performance. Kamryn Farrell came home with a first place finish in the triple jump. Individual results include: Girls Seventh 100 meter dash: Davdine King 1st 13.52 400 meter dash: Merika Amend 7th 1:08.58; Logann Farrell 8th 1:08.64 High jump: Davdine King 1st 5-00.00 Long jump: Davdine King tie for 6th 13-04.00; Merika Amend 9th 13-02.00; Logann Far...
Hot Springs County High School junior Roedy Farrell and senior Wyatt McDermott have been recognized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association, in partnership with the United States Marine Corps, for their excellence both on and off the mat. Only one other Wyoming high school wrestler received the Leadership and Character All-American Award this year. The criteria for the award are dependability, judgment, endurance, initiative, tact, integrity, unselfishness, loyalty and courage....
Thermopolis Bobcat Track and Field team members hosted their home meet last Friday earning some PRs and pre qualifying for state in some events. "I was really proud of how our team went out and competed at our home track meet. We saw a lot of great performances and PR's. I am proud of our athletes seeing their hard work at practice pay off," said coach Calder Forcella. Hallie Martinez had a great senior day posting a PR in the Triple Jump and contributed to a pre qual time in the 4x8 relay....
Thermopolis Middle School hosted the Yellowstone Conference Track and Field meet last Saturday. TMS students broke records, earned personal bests and had several impressive finishes. Individual results include (with placings through 10th): Girls Sixth grade 100 yard dash: Logann Farrell 6th 14.79; Isabella Hubele 16.05 200 yard dash: Logann Farrell 8th 31.64 400 yard dash: Logann Farrell 1st 1:09.33 800 yard run: Izzie Hetzel 8th 3:05.11 1600 yard run: Izzie Hetzel 5th 6:58.74 100 yard hurdles:...
Bobcat golfers competed in the Cody HS/MS Spring invite last Friday. The boys team won 2nd place with a 352, behind first place Cody with a 341. Worland came in third with 376, Lander was 4th with 377, Lovell was 5th with 381, Sheridan was 6th with 390 and Powell was 7th with 412. Hardy Johnson came in 3rd in the large high school boys division by shooting a 75. Wyatt McDermott came in 4th with an 82, followed by Seth Weyer for the Cats in 9th place with an 88. Spencer Calhoun shot a 103, Hayden Overfield shot a 107, Tyler Chrisien shot a 110,...
Bobcat track and field team members competed in Buffalo last week, earning some strong finishes and posting some huge personal bests. “The weather gave us some adversity and it was great to see our athletes step up to the challenge. We always talk about focusing on what you can control and mental toughness. Our athletes demonstrated that while competing in the downpour late in the meet,” said coach Calder Forcella. One of the biggest highlights from the meet was the performances of the girls relay teams. “Our girls 4x4 and 4x8 posted huge...
Thermopolis Middle School track and field teams had a busy couple days last week with an Invite in Lander on Friday and one in Lovell on Saturday. TMS students brought home several top finishes and personal bests. Team placings, out of 12 teams, are sixth grade girls 7th; seventh grade girls 4th; eighth grade girls 5th; sixth grade boys 8th; seventh grade boys 6th and eighth grade boys 6th. TMS is hosting a home invite Saturday at the LeRoy Hayes Field. Individual results include (with placings through 10th): Lander Sixth grade boys 100 meter...
Hot Springs County High School rodeo competitors traveled to Newcastle last weekend. Roedy Farrell was 2nd bareback riding with a score of 65. Jase Longwell was 2nd in saddle bronc riding with a score of 57. The team of Jhett Longwell and Tate Bishop came in 1st in team roping with a time of 10.940....
