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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....
The Bobcat track team competed at the Lander Invite last Tuesday and in Douglas on Saturday. “I am really proud of our athletes and coaching staff for the improvement and success so far this year. Throws, jumps, sprints, and distance have all seen steady improvements and success. I am looking forward to the final stretch of the season as we now have kids earning spots on relay teams and finding their niche in events,” said coach Calder Forcella of the teams progress. In Lander, the girls team earned 107.50 points and second place behind Lan...
Lady Bobcat Kamry Bowman received 3A girls basketball all-conference honors. Layne Myers, Mariah Brooks and Ruthane Johnson were named honorable mention. Bowman scored a total of 237 points for the season, made 27 3-point shots, 49 2-point shots and 58 free throws. She had 42 assists and 63 steals. Myers scored a total of 109 points, made 10 3-point shots, 19 2-point shots and 41 free throws. Brooks scored a total of 143 points, made 13 3-point shots, 42 2-point shots and 20 free throws. Johnson scored a total of 85 points, made 9 3-point...
The boys Bobcat golf team won first in Sheridan with four placers in the top ten. Hardy Johnson placed first with a score of 74. Wyatt McDermott came in third with an 85. Seth Weyer tied for sixth/seventh with a 92 and Hayden Overfield shot a 98. Jonah Needham and Lance Axtell shot a 108, Spencer Calhoun a 110 and Tyler Chrisien a 111. Ki Kraushaar, the only girl representing the Cats, came in third with a score of 114. The team is up next in Powell on Friday...
Hot Springs County High School Rodeo Club members competed in Big Piney last weekend. Roedy Farrell took first in the bareback riding with a score of 72 and currently leads the standings in the event with a total of 118.50 points. He is 7th in the standings for bull riding with 30 points. Jase Longwell won first in saddle bronc with a score of 62 and is currently 2nd in the standings with 101.50 points. He is also currently 4th in the standings in steer wrestling with 84 points and 5th in the standings in tie down calf roping. Longwell is...
Porshia Birdsley recently competed in the Cheyenne Colt Breaker's Strongman competition, which is part of the all-around the world competitive powerlifting. Birdsley took first place in the women's lightweight category of under 165 pounds of body weight. There were eight other girls in her category. Birdsley explained that every Strongman competition has five events that use different implements and tests of strength. Powerlifter and strongman athlete Chad Lowery encouraged Birdsley when he did...
Members of the Thermopolis Wrestling Club competed at the Wyoming Amateur Wrestling Association State competition last week. As a team, Thermopolis placed an impressive 6th in Folkstyle out of 49 teams, 12th in Freestyle out of 45 teams and 15th in Greco out of 37. Individual results include: Freestyle 8U Boys 49 - Gabriel Ryan, 3rd, 68 team points 8U Boys 85 - Joshua Blair 5th, 12 team points 10U Boys 53 - Aksel Polson, 4th, 27 team points 10U Boys 71 - Tanner Myers, 5th, 20 team points 10U...
Members of the Thermopolis high school rodeo club competed in Rock Springs on April 9 Results include: Jase Longwell: 1st saddle bronc 64; 3rd steer wrestling 9.63; 7th tie down calf roping 17.020 Roedy Farrell: 3rd bareback riding 67 Garrett Titmus/Adam Belus: 7th team roping 13.050 Jhett Longwell/Tate Bishop: 12th team roping 17.320 Last Sunday, they competed in Torrington. Results include: Jase Longwell: 1st steer wrestling 5.42; 6th tie down calf roping 10.69 Roedy Farrell: 2nd bareback riding 69.5...
