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Hot Springs County Barrel Racing hosted their first event of 2022 Sunday at the fairgrounds. The next event will be held Sunday, Feb. 13. Results include: Open 1D – Lindsay Kruse, 15.581; Maddie Fantaskey, 15.630 2D – Missy Muellerleile, 16.433; Mesa Allen, 16.503 3D – Taylor Malcolm, 16.642; Billi Jo Norsworthy, 16.717; Hannah Agar, 16.740; Taylor Malcolm, 16.771; Jordan Nielsen, 16.829; Remington Prince, 17.556 4D – Jody Campbell, 18.319; Maddie Fantaskey, 18.377; Kaitlyn Schmuck, 18.485; Wren Harvey, 18.985; Kaitlyn Schmuck, 19.034; Taylor...
WAWA Middle School State Wrestling was held in Pinedale in December. Two Thermopolis Middle Schoolers placed during the tournament. Lilly Quintanilla placed first at 95 lbs. She won by decision over Reo Edwards of Wright to take first place. Cannon Boren placed third at 105 lbs. Quintanilla will go on to compete in the National tournament in Iowa as a member of the Wyoming team....
Bobcat boys basketball varsity and junior varsity teams both got wins on Saturday at home. The varsity team had a blow out against Glenrock with a final score of 72-28. There were four Bobcats that contributed to buckets by shooting into the double digits. Passing, spacing and off ball movement had improved tremendously this week helping the Cats with the win. The Cats showed their defense side with full court press for most of the game devastating their opponents offense. There were over thirty turnovers from Glenrock contributing to easy...
The Bobcat Speech and Debate team competed in the 2021 Cheyenne East Holiday Classic, which had 800+ entries from 19 states and 3 countries. Jean-Luc Willson was one spot out from breaking into semifinals in Extemporaneous Speaking. He finished 10th in a huge group of varsity Extemporaneous speakers. Josiah Butler finished in the top 15 of Extemporaneous Speaking. Jean-Luc and Josiah both finished 3-1 in Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Jean-Luc was 9th overall (just one spot out of breaking to Quarterfinals) and Josiah was 12th. Elizabeth Keller...
The Thermopolis Bobcat Wrestlers went to the Battle of the Big Horns with the numbers not on their side as 10 wrestlers were not able to participate due to illness. The thirteen wrestlers that were able to attend had three duals on Friday winning against Buffalo and the #2 seated Warriors. The Bobcats lost to Pinedale on Friday who ended up with 2nd in the Gold bracket against Star Valley. Saturday the Bobcats were in the gold bracket and with the missing wrestlers they ended up missing five weights. The Bobcats lost to Worland and Newcastle...
The Lady Bobcats varsity team took on Glenrock on home turf this past weekend walking away with the win, 45-38. The Lady Cats came from behind utilizing teamwork and were able to get the win. Fans commented on the smart play the ladies showed and the constant teamwork. The Cats looked for the assist and continued to fight from behind. Kamry Bowman was on fire and continued to nail her shots and relied on her teammates to ensure the win. This team really came together on home turf to help their fans be proud. “Teamwork was what really stuck o...
Thermopolis Middle School Lady Bobcat 8th graders finished up their season this last weekend at Conference placing 4th in Cody. “They had a couple hard fought games,” said Coach Ashley Cleare. At Conference the Bobcats worked hard as a team. Jayssie Owsley played her best even through an injury. Kam Farrell helped control the flow of the play and showed her leadership. Charlee Slagle was sinking outside shots, Milli Johnson showed her aggressive side and Sadie Martinez really stepped up bringing the ball down the court. Peyton Green and Mai...
Thermopolis Bobcat Wrestlers started their season strong on Friday and Saturday in Powell. The Bobcat Varsity Cats placed 4th out of 21 teams and JV placed 6th in the team standings. “We looked good for the start of the season, especially on our feet. We have some work to do on top and bottom. We have a lot of room for growth,” said coach Travis McDermott. Roedy Farrell at 160 lbs. won 1st with pins in all five matches. Farrell dominated this past weekend and continues to show that he is a top wrestler in the state. Wyatt McDermott at 145 lbs....
The Thermopolis Bobcat Varsity and JV basketball teams traveled to Burns this past weekend for the Burns Classic. The Varsity girls started their season against Torrington on Friday. The ladies started off nervous and didn’t get into the groove until the fourth quarter which contributed to the loss against Torrington 41-23. Sadie Burr scored 11 points and Kamry Bowman 7 points. The Lady Cats took on Burns next and fought hard but unfortunately missed opportunities early in the game missing some key free throws in the third quarter that could h...
by Samantha Zupan Thermopolis Middle School Bobcat Wrestlers traveled Tuesday, Nov. 30 to Cody to take on Powell and Cody. Against Powell the Bobcats won 9 with a loss of 8 matches. Stone Pebbles, Armani Dukes and Cannon Boren won in the first period with pins. Bobcat wrestlers winning in the second period by pin are Dyllan Myers, Wiley Jones, Haeden Blair and Cannon Boren. Lilly Quintanilla and Cody Bomengen pinned their opponents in the third period. Wrestling against Cody Armani Dukes pinned in the first period, Dyllan Myers and Armani...
by Samantha Zupan Starting off the Thanksgiving break, the 8th and 7th grade Thermopolis Middle School girls Bobcat basketball players went up against Worland. The 8th grade A and B Cats had home court advantage and both won. The 8th grade A team’s final score was 36-15 with Jayssie Owsley being the high scorer with 18 points. Eighth grade B team had a very close win against Worland 19-18 with Peyton Green being the high scorer. The 7th grade Bobcat girls A and B teams fought hard but ended up both losing their games to Worland. On December 4...
This week is going to be a busy week for Bobcat sports. High school boys and girls basketball season is kicking off as well as wrestling season. Bobcat freshman boys and girls will be traveling to Worland Starting on December 9 to hit the courts for basketball action. Games start with girls at 5 p.m and the boys at 6:30 p.m. December 10 and 11 the Bobcat high school wrestling team starts their season in Powell. Varsity and junior varsity boys and girls basketball teams head to Burns for the Burns Classic December 10 and 11. The Thermopolis...
Hot Springs County National Barrel Racing Association year end award winners were recently named. Open 1D – Emme Norsworthy saddle winner, Baylie Mulholland 2D – Taylor Malcom saddle winner, Baylie Mullholland 3D – Taylor Malcom saddle winner, Missy Muellerleile 4D – Bobbi Byrd saddle winner, Billie Jo Norsworthy Youth 1D – Emme Norsworthy, Taylor Malcom 2D – Remington Prince, Mesa Allen 3D – Remington Prince, Taylor Malcom Results from last Sundays competition include: Open 1D – Debbie Kell...
The new 4-H year has kicked off with shooting sports. Nate King and Carter Hughes-Becerra were helped by instructor Doug Nichols during air rifle practice....
The National Barrel Horse Associatinon (NBHA) District finals were held in Thermopolis over the weekend at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Year end results were not available at press time but will be featured in next week's IR. Results from the two days of competition include: Saturday open 1D – Emme Norsworthy, 15.709; Jody Whiteman, 15.733; Jerrie Slagle, 15.821; Jerrie Slagle, 15.938; Coralee Spratt, 16.028; Baylie Mulholland, 16.031 2D – Payton Bischoff, 16.688 3D – Missy Muell...
by Samantha Zupan The Thermopolis Middle School Bobcats started their Thanksgiving vacation traveling to Greybull for some wrestling competition. The Bobcats walked away with 12 wins out of 17 matches. “They came out aggressive and stayed in a good position,” said coach Toby Emery. He added,“They are starting to come together, especially their technique and conditioning.” In the first period, five Bobcat wrestlers pinned their opponents with Armani Dukes pinning two, and Lilly Quintanilla, Wiley Jones, Clint Kimes and Trevin Shaffer each wi...
by Samantha Zupan Thermopolis Middle School Bobcat Wrestlers had a busy day last Saturday going up against Wyoming Indian, Shoshoni, Jackson, and Lovell. "It's always nice to travel to Lander for competition, as we have the opportunity to see some new teams and new competition" coach Toby Emery said about the Bobcats. The Bobcat wrestlers won 12 matches out of 17. Cannon Boren went 6-0 with all pins being in the first period. Dyllan Myers went 2-0 pinning his opponents in the first period....
by Samantha Zupan Girls Bobcat Middle School Basketball started their week Tuesday with 8th A and B girls going up against Burlington on home territory. Both finished with close with two point losses. Jayssie Owsley was high scorer for A and Charlie Slagle for B. The girls traveled to Lovell on Friday. The A team won against Lovell 37-13. Kam Farrell was the high scorer with 16 points The B team won 12-6 with Charlie Slagle and Peyton Green both scoring 6 points. The young ladies continued to travel Saturday to Cody playing Cody and Powell. The...
Bobcat Football players Adley Coyne, Roedy Farrell, Austin Barral, Eli McCumber and Gavin Shumway have been selected to the 1st team Wyoming High School 2A West All-conference. Coyne was also selected to All-state. Jarek Sorensen, Wyatt McDermott and Carson Williams were selected to 2nd team West All-conference. For Lady Cats volleyball, Lexi Overfield received 3A East All-conference honors. These honors are voted on by the coaches in their respective conferences and are done according to conference by-laws....
New rodeo stars will be born during the wild and crazy Dairyland Donkey Basketball Show at Hot Springs County High School on Thursday, November 18 starting at 7 p.m. It’s basketball played on real, live donkeys and it will be wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus! All local players will be riding, so come out and see someone you know try to ride a donkey and play basketball at the same time. It’s a thrill a minute, a spill a minute. Laugh as you’ve never laughed before at the wild and crazy show. This fun-filled show is sponsored by St...
Thermopolis Sorting Series kicked off its 2021-22 season on Saturday. The event was well-attended by contestants from the Big Horn Basinarea and as far away as Green River. The Sorting Series will be held the second Saturday of every month through April 2022 at the HotSprings County Fairgrounds. Spectators are welcome. There is no fee tocome watch. Locals are encouraged to bring a horse and participate! There are classes for every ability. November’s results include (in order of finish): Open Class: Brad Peil/Scott Ratliff, Brad Peil/Dawn P...
by Samantha Zupan Bobcat Middle School Wrestlers took on Riverton and Lander for their home dual on Thursday showing many "improvements on the mat," according to coach Toby Emery. Against Lander the Bobcats won 15 out of 21 matches with Stone Pebbles defeating his opponent with a very quick pin in 25 seconds. Lilly Quintanilla accomplished a first round defeat in 48 seconds and Wiley Jones with a 57 second pin. Winning 7 out of 12 matches against Riverton, Armani Dukes had a 49 second pin in...
by Samantha Zupan Middle School Girls Bobcat Basketball players took on Shoshoni last Tuesday. The 8th A girls won 52-8 with Jayssie Owsley being high scorer with 22 points The 8th B girls won 24-20 with Charlie Slagle being high scorer with 14 points. Continuing with their busy week of basketball the girls traveled to Riverton and Lander on Saturday. The girls 8th A team won against Riverton 34-31 with Jayssie Owsley again coming in as top scorer with 22 points. The 8th B girls took a close loss to Riverton 14-18 with Charlie Slagle being the...
by Samantha Zupan The Thermopolis Middle School Lady Cats had a busy weekend against Lovell, Cody and Powell. The 8th grade A team won against Lovell 41-14 with Jayssie Owsley being the top scorer of 17 points. It was a close loss to Cody 27-38 with Kamryn Farrell scoring 10 points, and a win against Powell 40-22, with Farrell as high scorer of 23 points. Lady Cats 8th grade B team beat Lovell 17-10 with Sadie Martinez being high scorer with 12 points, followed by the loss to Cody 8-16 and Powell 10-11, with Sadie Martinez, Milli Johnson, and...
by Samantha Zupan The Thermopolis Middle School Bobcat Wrestlers brought home second at the Glenrock Invite last Friday. The team stepped up and wrestled well taking advantage of the short one minute periods, gaining valuable points. The Bobcats wrestled Glenrock’s A team for the championship round with Glenrock defeating Thermopolis 72-30 thus Thermopolis taking 2nd place. “For the matches we wrestled, we competed very tough and really raised some eye-brows from our opponents,” said coach Toby Emery. Undefeated at the Glenrock duel were Dylla...
