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Thermopolis hosted a 2019 WJRA rodeo July 20 and 21. Top placers during the two-day event are listed below, and full results are available online at wjra.info/results.html by clicking on the "KCI Rodeo Portal" link. Saturday, July 20 Peewee Barrel Racing: Claire Castleberry, 20.525; Marlee Thar, 21.552; Elon Murray, 22.814; Hoyt Peil, 23.214; Grady Hicks, 24.154; Quade Sadler, 24.343 Peewee Pole Bending: Claire Castleberry, 26.411; Grady Hicks, 26.425; Hoyt Peil, 27.502; Bella Moore, 32.664;...
The Hot Springs County Recreation District’s Adult Co-ed Softball League is approaching the end of its season, with playoff action starting this past week on July 11. On July 2, One Eyed Buffalo beat the Rated “R” Superstars 12-10. Standout performers were Darren Elder with a .667 average, two runs and one run batted in for OEB, and Logan Cole with a .750 average, two runs, three runs batted in and a home run for the Superstars. The evening also saw a 20-6 win for Slide One In against Robin Batsman. Standouts were Ashley Griffin with a 1.000...
Members of the Bobcat volleyball team took the championship title at Black Hills State University over the weekend. Pictured, l-r: Brianna DeVries, Julie Johnson, Sesi Jensen, Elisa Weber, Cadence Steadman, Reagan Severance, Caydence Becher, Grace Whitt, Kaylee DeVries, Ashley McPhie and coach Shannon Hill....
There was plenty of sunshine last weekend for the annual Gottsche sand volleyball tournament in Hot Springs State Park....
June 27 meant a close 9-8 win for Slide One In, against the Rated “R” Superstars during action in the Hot Springs County Recreation District’s Adult Co-ed Softball League. The matchup was the first game in a triple-header during which Storyteller won 15-8 against One Stop Repair. In the last game of the evening, One Stop came out on top of One Eyed Buffalo, 15-11. Standout performers in the first game were Bryan Griffin with a 1.000 average, one run, four runs batted in and a grand slam for Slide One In, and Kelly Cole with a 1.000 avera... Full story
Those looking to see some volleyball action can cheer on their favorites as 11 teams compete at the Gottsche Sand Volleyball Tournament this weekend, July 13 and 14, beginning at 8:30 a.m. each day at the volleyball pits in Hot Springs State Park. July 13 will feature general play and eliminations, with championship matches on July 14. For more information, contact Karissa at Gottsche, 864-2146 or kwilliams@gottsche.org....
Kick ‘em up cans will be hitting the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you’d like to see some great barrel racing, the arena will open at 3 p.m. on Friday with the Jackpot race starting at 6 p.m. On Saturday, things kick off at 2 p.m. with Pee Wee barrel racers, followed by Rancher Open 4D, youth and senior barrel racers. Sunday will be the last day of action with races starting at 10 a.m....
Slide One In had an 11-6 win over One Stop Repair during the Hot Springs County Recreation District’s Adult Co-Ed Softball League action on June 11. In the second matchup of the evening, Robin Batsman won 11-9 against One Eyed Buffalo. Standout performers in the first game were: Chris Shoemaker with a .750 average, two runs, eight runs batted in and a home run for Slide One In, and Aaron Metz with a 1.000 average, two runs and two runs batted in for One Stop. Second game standouts were: Jack Horab with a 1.000 average, two runs, five runs b...
As part of the Bobcat Wrestling Camp last weekend, participants received tips from four-time state champion Bryce Meredith, then put that advice to work on the mats....
Slide One In saw a 17-8 victory over the Rated "R" Superstars at Hot Springs County Rec District's Adult Co-Ed Softball League action June 4. The same evening, Storyteller won 21-11 against One Eyed Buffalo Standout performers in the first game were: Dan Hemann with a .750 average, three runs, five runs batted in an one home run for Rated "R" and Clemens Abbott with an .800 average, three runs and three runs batted in for Slide One In. Second game standouts were: David Evans with an .800... Full story
Thirty years ago, youth from across Wyoming attended the first Big Horn Basin Football Camp in Thermopolis under the direction of coaches LeRoy Hayes and Rick Vancleeve. Gary Glenn started the football camp in Riverton as the Central Wyoming Football Camp and when it was time for him to retire, Hayes and Vancleeve “didn’t want to see it die”, and brought it to Thermopolis. This year, the camp will be held June 17-19 at LeRoy Hayes Memorial Field. Registration for the camp can be done onlin...
The fields at the softball complex were dry enough for the Hot Spring County Recreation District’s Adult Co-Ed Softball League to resume its season on May 30. One Eyed Buffalo had a 13-12 win against Robing Batsman, and Storyteller won 16-12 against One Stop Repair. Standout performers were: Curt Maye with an .800 average, two runs and two runs batted in for OEB; Trey Ottley with a .750 average, three runs, two runs batted in a two home runs for Robin Batsman; David Evans with a 1.000 average, four runs, two runs batted in and a home run for St...
Parents help kids develop their throwing and catching skills during the first session of Start Smart Baseball hosted by the Hot Springs County Recreation District. Other stations were set up for the youngsters to practice hitting and running the bases....
Though the Hot Springs County Recreation District’s Adult Co-Ed Softball League opened it season May 14, the almost continuous rain the past couple weeks have muddied the fields and caused several delays. The opening day resulted in a 13-12 victory for One Stop Repair over Slide One In, and an 11-8 win for Storyteller over the Rated “R Superstars. In addition to these four teams, Robin Batsman will also play this season. Standout performers were: Jason Ciz with a .500 average, two runs and four RBIs for One Stop; Brian Griffin with a .333 ave...
For those who want to keep up with their wrestling training over the summer and maybe learn some new techniques, the Bobcat Wrestling Camp featuring instruction from three-time NCAA All-American, four-time state champion and the Big 12’s 2018 Most Outstanding Wrestler Bryce Meredith is scheduled for June 21 and 22. There are four technique sessions for ages 12 and up — two on each day — and one session per day for younger kids. For more information on the camp, contact Travis McDermott at 480-0422 or Will Farrell at 921-8437. Online regis...
The Hot Springs County High School Track and Field Team finished their 2019 season with the state championships in Casper last week. The boys team was 13th with nine points, and the girls team was 15th with 21 points. Coach Aimee Kay pointed out there were several students who made it onto the podium of the 17 who competed, as well as a number of personal records (PRs) including Kolby George's fifth place time of 4:45.08 in the 1600 meters, Blake Williams' height of 12' in the pole vault, the... Full story
Of about 30 members of the Hot Springs County High School Track and Field Team who competed at the Regional competition in Burns last Friday and Saturday, 17 will be headed to the 3A State Championship at Casper this week, May 16-18. Coach Aimee Kay said the number of students that have qualified - meaning they finished in the top eight of their event or top four for relays at Regionals, though others have pre-qualified through the season - was more than what she expected. As in previous meets,...
The Bobcat golf team traveled to Sheridan last Friday and Saturday for their 2A Conference Golf Championship, bringing home third place overall behind Kemmerer (1st) and Lusk (2nd). Ten schools attended the conference meet with Friday having wonderful weather and great playing conditions on the course. Saturday, however, proved to be challenging with rain and 20-30 m.p.h. winds throughout the day. Freshman Hardy Johnson led the Cats with a two-day score of 145 and was named the 2A Conference... Full story
Twenty Thermopolis Middle School athletes competed at the Big Horn Best of the Best in Cody on May 7, with several taking high spots in their events. Coach Brandon Deromedi was really happy that 24 of the 44 qualified for the competition, including five sixth grade students who competed at the seventh grade level. The weather was hard for the event, with the cold and rain, so many students from Thermopolis and other schools stayed on their busses until it was time to compete. Deromedi...
The Bobcat Golf Team played their fourth tournament for the spring in Cody last Friday, competing against six schools, coming out with a second place finish. Lander Valley High School placed first with an overall total of 312, the Cats posted 395 and Riverton rounded out the top three with a 409 for the day. Freshman Hardy Johnson led the team with a score of 74, placing him second in the individual scores. Junior Jeffry Clark carded a 103, Kyle Roessing scored a 106 for his best score of the...
Thermopolis was home to the middle school Yellowstone Conference this past Saturday, with several students taking conference championships in their events. Additionally, students continued their tradition from the season and broke not only their own personal records, but school records as well. Among the conference champs were eighth grade student Roedy Farrell in the triple jump, 100 meters and 200 meters. Coach Brandon Deromedi noted Farrell beat the 1994 school record of 36’7” set by Bil...
Last Friday, Thermopolis hosted the Bobcat Invite track meet, the last regular meet of the season. Coach Aimee Kay noted the weather was somewhat cooperative, and though there were not as many personal records (PRs) as there have been for the Bobcats they still had a few. Karsten Hart set new PRs in the long jump and 1600, and Kay said he's coming along and gaining some confidence as a freshman. Logan Shumway set a new PR in the triple jump and Jazy Jensen set a new PR in the pole vault. Wyatt... Full story
Middle school track and field wrapped up this week with the Best of the Best meet at Cody on Tuesday, May 7. Coach Brandon Deromedi provided a list of competing students, along with their event(s). Results will be printed in the May 16 Thermopolis Independent Record. Jayda Griffin: 1600 meters Kaitlin Barral: shot put and discus Xoey RichL shot put and discus Joely Mounts: high jump Kaia Galvoich: high jump Jayci Basse: 100 meters, 200 meters, 100 meter hurdles and 200 meter hurdles Brooklyn Cooley: 400 meters Ethan Music: 100 meters, 200...
This past weekend was a busy one for the high school track team, with competition at Buffalo on Thursday, April 25, and at Meeteetse on Friday, April 26. A few throwers also competed at Worland on Tuesday, April 23. Coach Aimee Kay said the weather wasn't great for the Buffalo meet and there were a few injuries, but nothing that kept anyone from competing. This was the first week back for Ethan Becher, Kay said, and his times are close to his personal records, which is encouraging as he hasn't... Full story
Bobcat golfers attended their third tournament for the spring season in Powell last Friday, competing against eight schools from around the area. The boys took a fourth place finish behind first place Lander Valley, second place Sheridan and third place Worland on a day that was chilly with rain mixed with wind, making for some challenging playing conditions. Freshman Hardy Johnson led the Cats with a score of 75, coming out in second place as an individual. Junior Jeffry Clark scored an 86,...
