Wyoming High School FFootballootball GGuideuide 2020

Teams are Preparing for a … Power Shift New nine-man division, realignments bring season of change

MING SPO YO RT W S Coverage of EVERY TEAM in the State! P E RE D VIEW GUI 1A/6-MAn JV Only encamPment tigeRs Page 59 Mascot: Tigers State Champs Division: NA; willSheridan play JV CCONTENTS:ONTENTS: six-man schedule Colors: Red and blBroncsack Tigers revive program Coach: Kegan Willford, 4A Football 4A Football Encampment's football history is limited to only 2019first year aStatet Encamp mPlayoffsent Pages 3-11 five seasons – a pair of six-man seasons in 1956 Pages 3-10 “This group of boys really 2018 Record: No team 3A Football and 1957 and three seasons of eight-man and nine- 3A Football man play from 1988-90. StateKe yChampionship Players Pages 12-22 Since the end of the program, Encampment want to have their own Pages 11-20 OL/DL: Kelton Koehn, Jr. 2A Football players who wanted to play football had to go to identity.” 2A Football Saratoga, 20 miles up the road. RSheridanB/WR: Ka g35,an GThunderilbert, Jr. Basin 26 PagesPages 23-35 21-33 For years, that co-op agreement worked for both RB: Koye Gilbert, Soph. 1A/9-Man Football schools. However, this year, Encampment struck ~ Coach Kegan Willford 1A/11-Man Football out on its own to start a six-man football program. RB: DStatealton Pe tSemifinalserson, Jr. Pages 36-44 The change didn't come from coaches or com- and move to a full varsity schedule in 2020 as part Pages 34-43 munity members or parents. 2019 Schedule 1A/6-Man Football of the Class 1A six-man classification. Thunder Basin 27, Cheyenne East 21 "The motivation to start a program in Encamp- 8-30: at St. Stephens jam- 1A/6-Man Football Between 13 and 16 players will be out for the Pages 45-55 ment came directly from the students in our team this fall, Willford said – a good showing for a boree, TBA (Zero Week) Pages 44-55 school," Willford said. "This group of boys really Sheridan 62, Cheyenne Central 35 program in its infancy. Only two of those are sen- want to have their own identity for football and 9-7: at Meeteetse, 2 p.m. iors, setting up the program well for future success. have a lot of pride in representing their school. … 9-13: at Farson JV, TBA Junior Kelton Koehn might be the most experi- Due to COVID-19 schedules for the (They) really feel like they have the numbers to enced player the Tigers have. Last year, playing for 10-State24: vs. C hQuarterfinalseyenne East ONLINE: sustain a six-man team moving forward." 2020 season are subject to change. Saratoga's six-man team, Koehn finished sixth in School board financial support for the program sophs, 4 p.m. (date uncertain) defensive points, notching 29 total tackles, a sack Thunder Basin 24, Gillette 20 Go to was initially tentative, but the board has agreed to Three games have been and an interception. pay officials for home games, Willford said. Be- wyoming-football.com Junior Dalton Peterson was also part of the added against Natrona's yond that, the program has been supported through Cheyenne East 35, Natrona 14 Saratoga program, but only as a freshman. That to see an electronic fundraising, donations and Encampment's "E Club" sophomore and freshman year, he was the Panthers' No. 4 tackler, No. 2 re- boosters. teams, but dates, times and version of this magazine ceiver with five catches for 52 yards, and No. 4 Sheridan 62, Kelly Walsh 14 ONLINE: "Encampment is a very giving community and rusher with 21 carries for 51 yards. locations are not official. More or request a link by takes great pride in the school and its programs,"   

   Junior Kagan Gilbert was also part of Saratoga's games will be added if possi- Willford said. Cheyenne Central 20, Rock Springs 16 cGoon ttoacting us below. team as a freshman, finishing seventh on the team The Tigers' plan is to play sub-varsity this year ble during the season wyoming-football.com in defensive points. to see an electronic Willford said senior Dayne Anderson and sopho- Four players to watch more Koye Gilbert have also previously played, C versionONT Aof CthisT magazineS: Cheyenne teamsg ivtakinging depth to the tea mcontrol. Willford said one of the team's strengths is Graedyn Buell, Cheyenne East E dorito requestrs a link by contacting us below. 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Hwy 130 • Saratoga EditorsPatrick Schmiedt be the fifth team in the title chase, breaking up ing and committed," Willford said. "They are a 35-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio. the “Big Four” of Cheyenne East, Thunder Basin, ‘Boltsgreat ginr oSweetwaterup to have wCounty.hile trying to start a new pro- Join us on facebook! [email protected] Cheyenne East at Sheridan, Sept. 25. The Chris Wood Sheridan and Natrona. However, there’s still a gram." Carter Lobatos, [email protected] Broncs have won the past seven games they’ve clear split between the top and the bottom of the Cheyenne Central Sales classification. had with the Thunderbirds. East will need to find a way past Sheridan, at Homer Scott Field, Bree Fincham 1AWho’s/6-M goingAn W toe winst it all this year?R ProbablyiveR side Rebels NoCo playerach: S ina mWyoming Buck, 5 twillh y ebear a bigger Writers to really show it belongs in the championship a team from Cheyenne. Both East and Central threat on both offense and defense than pPatrickroapprova [email protected] conversation. 2018 Record: 4-4, ineligible REareB absolutelyELS, C oloadednt. this year, and iitt' swouldn’t going t o be a lot better this Miller added a team-high Lobatos. He led the Indians’ rushing attack [email protected] be a surprise to see them play each other in the Cheyenne East at Cheyenne Central, Oct. 9. with 1,238 yards last year, and he also led year," Buck said.The annual Capital Bowlfive i ntakesterc eonpt iaddedons a nfervord six pass for playoffs The 2019 Wyoming High School championship in November. Boreen and Clutter led the break-ups, while Ellis Rudd, Central’s defense with 127 tackles – second- Football Guide is produced by gave Riverside a diverse pass- with both teams trying to stake claims to the Sales ing aAnyttac khope. for anyone else? Not really.defe nIs lovee las t year, with Boreen O'Roake and Zapata also best in 4A last year. 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(gillette) CamelS 4A 1A/6-MAn West RiveRSide RebelS page 57 Mascot: Rebels Page 4 Campbell County (Gillette) Camels 4A 4A Cheyenne Central Indians Page 5 Division: 1A/6-man Rebels are young, but have experience Conference: West Rose ascends to leading role Colors: Red and gray Camels are gaining momentumDuring two years of winless football, Indiansthe a legitimate titleRiversi dethreat's 2018 roster but it will be uniquely posi- the Rebels will be deeper and Campbell County Camels became complacent. looked like it was tailor-made tioned as a squad with both more competitive, both against Coach: Sam Buck, 7th year The Campbell County Camels aren’t quite back Senior Kaden Race finished tied for fourth on the Cheyenne Central coach a lot of contact for the last three foCentralr a jun iwillor v aneedrsity to. find a new youth and experience. their opponents and in practice. With a limited number of upperclassmMikeen, t hApodacae “ hasN oseenw enoughit (a ppmonths,ears) it’s th thisat group.” quarterback, but that person will yet to where they once were. Mascot: Cameteamls with 39 tackles.Ca Juniormels' pCaydenlayers dDymondidn't hav wase to work as hard to With 10 total players, in- "The fact that we didn't lose "Now I really think with the 2018 Record: 3-5, ineligible Mascot: Camels But if the 2019 season is any indication, they’re sixth for the Camels with 38 tackles, including a from his 2020 team to have He said the Indians’ mix of haveclud myriading no stargets;eniors aeverynd on singlely one anybody was huge, and that's numbers we'll have, we'll have Division: 4A see playing time. I am shaking things up a Mascot: Indians for playoffs Division: Class 4A on their way. team-high five sacks. CAndon sjuniorequen tlWilly, i n Miller2018 addedCam pbell Coufaithnty w inen theirt ability to keep the talent, experience and work ethic playerjunio rwho, the caughtRebels a s passpent lastlast kind of bolstered by the fact to compete for spots, and I Colors: Purple and gold Division: Class 4A Colors: Purple and yellow 0-9 for a second consecutive season and program’ssaw its momentum going will keep Central on track. yearyea rfor gr oCentralwing i nreturns.to roles and that we're going to get out a think that will really improve After a couple winless seasons, the Camels 30 total tackles. little bit when in all reality, learning systems. couple (players) that haven't 2019 Schedule Coach: Andrew Rose, first losing streak balloon to 19 games. despite an extended period of Seniors Andrew Johnson, Johnson led Central with 73 Colors: Red and black the product we can put out finished 2-8 last year and nearly upset top-seeded Many of Campbell County’s returners are in the Riverside will be young been out in the past," coach However, as the program prepares forseparation. 2019 this is right aJimmylong Koenig, the nCarterorm Lobatos catches for 994 yards and 15 there each week," Buck said. 8-31: Riverside Jamboree, 1 Coach: Andrew Rose, Thunder Basin in the first round of they eClassar a t4A G illettesecondary, giving Rose high hopes for shoring up again this year, with Ryan Sam Buck said. with a full group of seniors for the first timThee in Indians’ program and Brock Storebo were all-state touchdowns last season. Junior Tate Clutter was second year at Gillette Miller the team's only senior, With more players this year, p.m. (Zero Week) playoffs. 2018 Record: the0-9 Camels’, did no tpass defense,three y whichears a nfinishedd new e xlastpe cinta t4A.ions, that comomentummpla- enteringfor stheu c2020ces sfuselections,l team swhile in seniors4A Brady Brady Storebo added 52 Coach: Mike Apodaca, Riverside's only all-conference pick last season. He led the 2019 Record: 2-8, lost “They have a lot more confidence,” qcoachualify for playoff“Wes got a lot bettercen ascy the is dyearissi pwentating on,, in soco mthat’sing head coacseasonh An- is grounded in their Storebo and Joey Kostelecky and catches for 637 yards, Brock 9-6: vs. NSI, 2 p.m. football.” third year at Central Rebels in both rushing yards to Thunder Basin in 4A Andrew Rose said. “The couple of wins that we going to be a big strengthdrew R foros eus,” sai dhe. said. growth. In 2018, they went 3-7; junior T.J. Wilson joined them as Storebo had 44 catches for 442 Key Players 2019 Record: 7-4, lost to (528) and receiving yards (503) *9-13: at Dubois, 2 p.m. quarterfinals had, they were great wins. We just hadn’t won in so The offensive game "planI ha vcenterede dem aonnd theed jrushingust as much and iflast not year, they finished 7-4 and all-conference players. They lead yards, junior Nathanial Talich more out of players," Rose said. "It has made it and had 27 total touchdowns. long we didn’t know what to do after aR win.”B/LB: Vijay Pitattackter, S rlast. season. The Camels ran for 5.4 yards per reached the Class 4A~ semifinalsCoac h aA groupnd rwho’sew pushed Ros Centrale caught 29 passes for 307Big yards HornSheridan Rural in 4A semifinals *9-21: vs. Ten Sleep, 2 p.m. to where some are not pleased because they were Sophomore Garrett Ellis Key Players Managing success is a welcome problemLB: Htou nhave,ter K ramcarryer, J lastr. year, third-bestable amongto get aClassway 4Awit teamsh quit ande a bai t. Now it for(ap the- first time since 2009. into championship contention. and Lobatos had 14 catches for Rudd completed 102 of 182 *9-27: at Farson, 2 p.m. QB/S: Kaden Race, Sr. though. That taste of success has also generatedLB: Daw sen Haytrendden ,Rose Sr. said he wantspears to) tseehat continue.I am sha Tokin dog tso,hin thegs up a little bCentral’sit goals are higher “That’s one thing I tried to 182 yards. Electricctric Company passes for 1,117 yards and 12 *10-4: at Snake River, 2 p.m. senior Dawsen Hayden, Rankin and junior Xan- Key Players touchdowns, and he was also RB/OLB: Will Miller, Jr. more interest in the history-rich program. Camels will need to wrelyhe non i na ayoungll rea loffensiveity, this i sline. right along the thisnor myear. The Indians return instill early on in this group is Central’s defense is stacked,YYourour Touchstoneo uchstone Energy® Cooperative OG/DE: Colter Rankin, Jr. der Beeson. RB/LB: Carter Lobatos, Sr. Riverside's No. 2 rusher with *10-11: vs. Meeteetse, 2 p.m. DE: Cayden Dymond, Jr. Rose said the Camels have had high participation “We have some youngfor su cguyscess fthatul t eaream comings in 4A up,” foot ball." 10 offensive starters, seven confidence, and having the onus returning seven of its nine top Kramer led the team in tackles with 21 solo 49 carries for 186 yards. LB: Hunter Kramer, Sr. in offseason programs, including 75 players signed Rose said. “It’s just goingThe to te beam a r bitetu ofrn sa elearningight to 10 starters odefensiven both starters and seven all- on them to bring this program tacklers. LobatosSAFETY: led Central’s Think WR/DB About: Andrew It! Johnson, Sr. *10-18: at St. Stephens, 2 p.m. 2019 Schedule offense and defense and lost just six seniconferenceors to players,and 32 moreassist ethand ta cklesback, whi ltoe Ha aplaceyden that led in my mind it defense with 127 total tackles A host of receivers, includ- up for a summer minicamp – 25 more than8-30 :those at Ch eyennecurve.” East, 7 p.m. Gillette with five tackles for loss. TE: Brady Storebo, Sr. *10-25: vs. Burlington, 3 p.m. graduation. That added depth has createdany mo otherre Class 4A program. needs to be,” Apodaca said. and 17 tackles for loss. ing Miller (389 receiving 2020 Schedule who attended camp last summer. Miller is Campbell County’s leading returning However, with a group of incoming sopho- yards), sophomore Nathaniel 9-6: at Natrona, 7 p.m. competition in the offseason, helping to maApodacake said the Indians’ Lobatos was Central’s running Kostelecky was third for OL/DL: Jimmy Koenig, Sr. * Conference game 8-28: vs. Rock Springs, 7 p.m. “We’ve seen a huge increase in kids 9that-13 :arevs .going Laram ie,rusher 7 p.m .and receiver.e vHeer yfinishedone bet tseconder and pforot ethent ially shaking up the mores who could potentially make moves into Boreen (137), Ellis Rudd (134), offseason plansthe sdidn’ttartin gcome line up, Rosgame,e said carryingno spots 197 are timesguar- for Central in defensive points and 9-4: at Laramie, 6 p.m. out for other sports, especially track and9- 2soccer,0: at C andheye nneCamels Centra lin, 7 2019 p.m. withlin 348eup srushing the Ca yardsmels wandill fivehave this fall. junior Zac O'Roake (102) and together as plannedanteed tdueo re totu rners. 1,238 yards and 11 touchdowns. was fourth in tackles with 70. 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Continued on Page 59 coach his alma mater makes the rebuilding effort 9-25: at Thunder Basin, 7 p.m. Senior Hunter Kramer, an all-conference10-11 : vs. Sheridayards.n, 7 p.m. long time we have individuals on the teams we Johnson had 42 tackles 9-4: vs. Kelly Walsh, 6 p.m. more personal. 10-2: vs. Cheyenne Central, 7 p.m. selection, led Gillette in defensive points10 -and18: vwass. C heyenneRace Sou tthrewh, 6 for 762are yards in a p andosi tranion forto b332e tr more,ue lea ders, not just ver- and team-highs with five "I love this team," Rose said. "I want them to Mascot: Eagles 9-11: at Sheridan, 6 p.m. St. StephenS eagleS 1A/6-MAn West 10-9: vs. Natrona, 7 p.m. second with 63 tackles. He finished withp.m a. team- combining for nineb touchdowns.ally but by example." interceptions and 10 pass be successful. I also want them to come back to deflections.Division: Class 1A/6-man 9-18: vs. Thunder Basin, 7 p.m. 10-16: at Sheridan, 7 p.m. high five tackles for loss and also had 1three0-25 :sacks.at Kelly WalshRose, 6 p .alsom. said seniorsOn Xander offens eBeeson, the en andtire Kylerstarti ng offensive line their roots a little bit and understand what it returns with seniors Dale Eliason, Adam French, SeniorConfe Jarrodrence Dilly: We saddedt 63 10-23: vs. Kelly Walsh, 6 p.m. Including Kramer, four of Gillette’s top nine Hanson and juniors Tim Verburg and Matt Engel means to be a part of something bigger than tackles, senior Nate Lundberg 9-25: at Cheyenne South, 6 p.m. Marcus Wilson and Austin Brandt and junior themselves." 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The South program, now to the returning experience the Trojans have in we are this year,” he said. “The more simple we discussion, but the Bison’s eight Aside from Hughes, no entering its 10th season, has yet their backs and receivers. can keep it, the more confidence our kids will The defense, meanwhile, loses most of its key have in what we want them to do.” losses were all by at least 32 returning players ran for more to finish with more than three Mascot: Trojans Mascot: Bison points. than 15 yards last season. victories in any one season. contributors and will simplify its approach to KW returns its No. 2 tackler in Dominic Gray, help bring along younger players who will be who had 61 total tackles and was second for the Division: Class 4A Division: Class 4A In its 1-8 season, South was The line returns a handful of Gallas said the victories are outscored by an average of 53- players, and Gallas noted seniors less important than what happens asked to fulfill key spots. Trojans with 19 solo tackles. Colors: Green and yellow Colors: Black and gold 11. Matt Gabehart and Colton Serena to the players internally. Second-year coach Aaron Makelky said the However, Gray is the only player among KW’s Graduation and program as potential leaders for that “We continue to build on the players are further along mentally than they were top seven in defensive points to come back in Coach: Aaron Makelky, at this time last year, even with the restrictions 2020, and nine of KW’s top 13 have graduated. departures leave South with group. positives, to celebrate small second year at Kelly Walsh Coach: Dan Gallas, on in-person meetings and weightlifting that Senior Siope Palepale finished with 30 tackles several questions entering this The Bison lost their top five victories that happen,” Gallas 2019 Record: 2-8, lost to fifth year at South fall, but the team does return a tacklers to graduation or program said. “ … We’re in it to help came with the spring and summer. and a pair of sacks, while senior Sam Henderson The offense will be led by a returning had 23 tackles and senior Latrelle Montgomery Sheridan in 4A quarterfinals 2019 Record: 1-8, did not junior dual-threat quarterback departure, but several players these guys to become quality and a handful of last year’s top who had key roles on the defense young men and be able to be a quarterback, running back and receiver. had 19. Junior Cameron Burkett led the Trojans with Aaron Papich, the coach who helped Powell to qualify for playoffs defensive players. return. positive part of society when Key Players 380 rushing yards on 55 carries last season. But a Class 3A state championship game appearance While a lack of depth is a Junior Devon Simmons had 25 we’re done, and I’m always he’s the only one of KW’s top five rushers to last year, will join the Trojans’ coaching staff as QB: Trenton Walker, Sr. concern, South coach Dan tackles to lead South’s returners. looking for our kids, for our return this season. defensive coordinator. Papich and Makelky went RB: Cameron Burkett, Jr. Key Players Gallas said the team has good Senior Sam Berry chipped in 20 student-athletes, to come back Burkett also led KW with 189 receiving yards to school together at Montana State and briefly WR: Caleb Cockrum, Sr. TE: Kobe Barto, Sr. camaraderie. tackles last year. and be a part of the program on nine catches. coached together at Bozeman High School in LB: Dominic Gray, Sr. OL: Matt Gabehart, Sr. “Our student athletes really do Junior Jeremiah Moyte had when they return. I want them “He’s a multi-tool guy,” Makelky said. “We Montana. like each other and they have a 15 tackles and a team-high to feel like this is a program and DL: Colton Serena, Sr. can throw him the ball, he can run the ball, he “That’s going to be as big as anything we do good bond with each other,” he three pass deflections. Seniors they want to be a part of it.” can return the ball, and he blocks a lot in our with our kids,” Makelky said. 2020 Schedule QB/DB: Braeden Hughes, Jr. said. “They like playing for each offense.” 8-28: vs. Cheyenne South, 6 p.m. other.” At quarterback, senior Trenton Walker Corp Office 9-4: at Cheyenne Central, 6 p.m. Junior quarterback Braeden 1474 Willer Drive 7500 Johnson Drive completed 56 of 133 passes for 681 yards and six 9-11: vs. Rock Springs, 6 p.m. 2020 Schedule Hughes is South’s leading touchdowns. Casper, WY Frederick, CO 9-18: vs. Natrona, 6 p.m. 8-28: at Kelly Walsh, 6 p.m. returning passer and rusher; he “This year, we kind of have a clear No. 1 guy threw for 541 yards and three who has a year of experience, and we can open 9-25: at Laramie, 6 p.m. 9-4: vs. Sheridan, 6 p.m. touchdowns last year and also things up a bit more because he understands 10-2: vs. Thunder Basin, 6 p.m. 9-11: at Thunder Basin, 6 p.m. ran for 379 yards and two TDs. what’s going on,” Makelky said. 10-9: vs. Sheridan, 6 p.m. Gallas said Hughes will have 9-18: vs. Campbell County, 6 p.m. Senior Caleb Cockrum had a team-high 17 10-16: at Cheyenne East, 7 p.m. additional responsibilities in his catches and finished just behind Burkett with 185 9-25: vs. Cheyenne Central, 6 p.m. second year as a starter. 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This factors going for them – renewed summer,” Reed said. “That’s just Junior Grahm Jaques had 40 : Class 4A Mascot: Plainsmen challenges to overcome is year, Rock Springs returns “Culture Division engagement in offseason amazing for us. We haven’t had tackles, fifth-best for Laramie, Division: Class 4A learning how to win. three all-conference choices, Colors: Orange and black training and fresh attitudes from that many in a decade.” while Sell notched 39 tackles, That’s the quandary Rock seniors Collin Madsen and Kyan Colors: Maroon and yellow immediate-impact transfers. Laramie’s backfield returns including 24 solo. trumps Springs had in 2019. DeBernardi and junior Isaac Coach Clint Reed said a intact. Seniors Lane Towle (24 Coach: Clint Reed, good chunk of inspiration Senior Colter Nunn led tackles) and Travis Judd (21) and The Tigers finished just outside Schoenfeld, and enough players Coach: Mark Lenhardt, winning-season range at 4-6 who played quality minutes scheme fourth year at Laramie for Laramie’s changes to Laramie across all rushing junior Jackson Devine (20) also second year at Rock Springs 2019 Record: 1-8, did not its offseason came from the categories, carrying 65 times for saw significant defensive playing under first-year coach Mark last season to keep the Tigers qualify for playoffs returning players. 360 yards and four touchdowns. time. Lenhardt. Of the six losses, five competitive. any day of 2019 Record: 4-6, lost to The Plainsmen’s 1-8 finish was Senior Isaac Sell added 44 carries Senior David Tangeman also were by 10 points or fewer, and Madsen led Rock Springs’ Cheyenne Central in 4A Key Players the program’s 18th consecutive for 317 yards and three scores. returns at kicker and will likely the sixth was by 16. And of the rushing attack with 137 carries quarterfinals QB/WR/S: Garrett Dodd, Sr. losing season, but it also marked Senior Garrett Dodd completed be a starting defensive back, four victories, all were by at least for 624 yards, and also ranked the week.” the first time since 2012 that 64 of 132 passes for 769 yards Reed said. RB/WR/SS: Isaac Sell, Sr. 19 points. third for the Tigers in total Laramie did not qualify for the and six touchdowns, while junior The transfers in will be Finding a way to win the close tackles with 47 and was second RB/ILB: Colter Nunn, Sr. Key Players postseason. Jake Vigen completed 37 of 76 significant, too. games is the Tigers’ challenge for in defensive points. ~ Coach OL/DL: Julian Cortez, Sr. “These juniors and passes for 381 yards and three Triplets Matthew, Michael and success in 2020. For Lenhardt, Rock Springs does return three OL/DL: A.J. Kelly, Sr. sophomores just came right into scores. Micah Maiava, senior linemen Mark Lenhardt 2020 Schedule my classroom the first week after Reed said both players will who played at Denver’s Mullen winning those games starts with of its top four tacklers from last RB/LB: Collin Madsen, Sr. 8-28: at Sheridan, 6 p.m. the season (was done) and said, compete for quarterback, but if High last year, are scheduled to changing the culture within the season but those three are the : Blaine Richards, Sr. 9-4: vs. Campbell County, 6 p.m. ‘What can we do?’” Reed said. Vigen earns the spot, Dodd will transfer to Laramie, as is tight program. only three among the Tigers’ top Lenhardt said. FB/LB 9-11: at Natrona, 7 p.m. They talked about just that, move to flanker and is athletic end/linebacker Gavin Kopp, who “Culture trumps scheme any 10 to come back. Schoenfeld and Madsen are OL/DL: Kyan Debernardi. 9-18: at Cheyenne East, 6 p.m. “but words mean very little if enough to create matchup played at Rocky Mountain in day of the week,” Lenhardt said. Junior Cadon Shaklee was Rock Springs’ top returning 9-25: vs. Kelly Walsh, 6 p.m. you don’t go out and execute and problems. Fort Collins last year, and senior “ … Ultimately (culture works) if second in tackles with 49, while receivers. 10-2: at Rock Springs, 6 p.m. carry out your words,” Reed said. Sell, with 16 receptions for 161 Evan Heck, Reed said. they players buy into it and want senior Blaine Richards finished Schoenfeld was fourth on 2020 Schedule Those conversations led to an yards last season, is Laramie’s “They’ve been working out 10-9: at Thunder Basin, 6 p.m. to do it and pass it on to the next fourth with 45. the squad last season with 130 offseason leadership program top returning pass-catcher. this summer and checking in with 8-28: at Campbell County, 7 p.m. 10-16: vs. Cheyenne South, 6 p.m. class of kids. Junior Andrew Skorcz had 20 receiving yards, those coming on and, according to Reed, more Nunn was second for Laramie me,” Reed said. “ … I just hope “That’s what where trying to tackles and Schoenfeld 17, the 12 catches, while Madsen had 17 9-4: vs. Thunder Basin, 6 p.m. 10-23: vs. Cheyenne Central, 6 p.m. engagement in that program, in total tackles (74) and defensive it all pans out and everybody get to in Rock Springs.” only other returning players with catches (third-best on the team) and in offseason training, than points last season. He’s the only shows up on Aug. 10.” 9-11: at Kelly Walsh, 6 p.m. Part of building culture is double-digit tackles last season. for 119 yards. developing stability in the Offensively, Lenhardt said the Seniors Debernardi and A.J. 9-18: vs. Sheridan, 6 p.m. Natrona Mustangs 4A coaching staff – something transition to a balanced offense Kelly and sophomore Carter 9-25: at Natrona, 6 p.m. Lenhardt said has started with the continues this year as players McBurnett will lead the offensive 10-2: vs. Laramie, 6 p.m. Tigers, who changed only one continue to learn new schemes line. coach in the offseason. and approaches after running a Concurrently, developing 10-9: at Cheyenne South, 6 p.m. confidence will continue to be a Mustangs seek return to top “Hopefully that continues double-wing offense previously. 10-16: at Cheyenne Central, 6 p.m. For better or worse, the Natrona County George and Dominick Bradach. to translate over to good “Can we throw it enough to be priority. Mustangs have set a standard of excellence. Taubert completed 104 of 211 passes for 1,270 teaching to the players and good successful, and can we stop other “Hopefully we can turn that 10-23: vs. Cheyenne East, 6 p.m. On the heels of three consecutive state yards and 14 touchdowns; he’s also NC’s leading expectations,” he said. people from throwing it on us?” corner quickly,” Lenhardt said. championship game berths, and a state title in returning rusher with 118 carries for 664 yards 2018, the 2019 Mustangs didn’t match the near- and six touchdowns last year. NATRONA CONTINUED- Mascot: Mustangs impossible standard set by previous teams. “He’s really worked hard,” Harshman said. Natrona returns only one of its nine top Natrona Mustangs the offensive line last season. Seniors George, tacklers from last year but returns several players Division: Class 4A Although Natrona finished with a 6-4 record – “He’s put on a lot of weight, done a nice job and 2020 Schedule Colter Helm, Brady Dutcher, Philip Bergman who helped give the Mustang defense depth last Colors: Orange and black finishing at .500 or better for the 26th time in 27 been really committed. He’ll be a good leader for 8-28: vs. Cheyenne Central, 7 p.m. seasons – the Mustangs failed to win a playoff us.” and D’Anthony Smith all will be counted on to year. anchor that area of the field. Bradach, at middle linebacker, was second for Coach: Steve Harshman, game for the first time since 2009. Up front, the Mustangs return several players 9-4: at Cheyenne East, 7 p.m. Even though the playoffs didn’t go Natrona’s with experience – in part because the Mustangs “Hopefully we’ll get a little more settled Natrona with 93 tackles and third in defensive 30th year at Natrona there,” Harshman said. points. Junior Kaeden Wilcox chipped in 33 9-11: vs. Laramie, 7 p.m. 2019 Record: 6-4, lost way, coach Steve Harshman didn’t leave 2019 used nine different starting configurations on disappointed with his players’ effort. Senior Braxton Bundy, who added 88 carries tackles, George had 23 and Helm had 21. to Cheyenne East in 4A for 543 yards and three TDs, returns at running Senior Nolan Valdez added five pass break- 9-18: at Kelly Walsh, 6 p.m. quarterfinals “We really fought hard last year,” Harshman Corp Office said. “We won every game at home, but we 1474 Willer Drive 7500 Johnson Drive back. ups. 9-25: vs. Rock Springs, 6 p.m. Casper, WY Frederick, CO struggled on the road for whatever reason. Natrona also returns four receivers who Harshman said he was confident his returners Key Players : vs. Sheridan, 7 p.m. “ … And that last game, we had our chances, cracked triple-digit yards. Senior Koby Kelly could fill the spots left open by graduation and 10-2 QB: Harrison Taubert, Sr. and then it got away from us on a couple key led Natrona’s receivers with 265 yards through transfers. OL/DL: Jace George, Sr. 10-9: at Campbell County, 7 p.m. plays.” the air, coming on 17 catches. Junior Roman “A lot happens in a young person’s life in 12 : Colter Helm, Sr. OL/DL Natrona graduated all four of its all-state Overstreet added 12 catches for 208 yards, senior months,” he said. “They change and develop 10-16: vs. Thunder Basin, 7 p.m. OL/DL: Brady Dutcher, Sr. selections but returns four all-conference players Myllian Allison had 17 for 196 and senior Avery a lot. … That depth, I think, will just keep 10-23: at Cheyenne South, 6 p.m. in seniors Ben Hoppens, Harrison Taubert, Jace Cox had 19 for 126. developing.” Page 10 Sheridan Broncs 4A 4A Thunderpage 4 BasinCa mBoltspbell Co. (gilPagelett e11) CamelS 4A 1A/6-MAn West RiveRSide RebelS page 57 Mascot: Rebels Division: 1A/6-man Rebels are young, but have experience Conference: West Broncs remain the standard ’Bolts buildingRose a s ace n traditionds to leading role Colors: Red and gray Four times in the past five years – including Broncs with 67 tackles last season; he also had a Thunder Basin didn’t need long to shiftDu therin g two years recognition.of winless football, the Riverside's 2018 roster but it will be uniquely posi- the Rebels will be deeper and last year – Sheridan has reached the pinnacle of pair of interceptions. balance of Class 4A football. Campbell County Cam“Heels b isec aa mleadere co mforpl ausce onnt .and off the field, looked like it was tailor-made tioned as a squad with both more competitive, both against Coach: Sam Buck, 7th year Class 4A football. Senior Reese Osborne was third with 63 In just its third year as a program, theW ‘Boltsith a limited numandbe ther of experience upperclass heme hasn, t hgainede over the last for a junior varsity. youth and experience. their opponents and in practice. A fifth title in six years is definitely possible, tackles and also had six tackles for loss and four notchedMasco ant: Cundefeatedamels regular season and finished two years will benefit him, as well “asN ourow team, it (appears) that With 10 total players, in- "The fact that we didn't lose "Now I really think with the 2018 Record: 3-5, ineligible Mascot: Broncs Camels' players didn't have to work as hard to Mascot: Bolts as Sheridan returns six all-conference players in pass break-ups. asD 4Aivi srunners-up.ion: 4A see playing time. tremendously,” coach Pikula said. cluding no seniors and only one anybody was huge, and that's numbers we'll have, we'll have Division: Class 4A I am shaking things up a junior, the Rebels spent last kind of bolstered by the fact to compete for spots, and I for playoffs 2020. Larson had 56 tackles and led Sheridan with After graduating a deep and talented seniorConse quently, in 20Coach18 Cam Pikulapbell saidCou nThunderty went Basin’s offensive Division: Class 4A Colors: Purple and gold year growing into roles and that we're going to get out a think that will really improve Colors: Blue and yellow But coach Jeff Mowry knows not to count five sacks. class, this year’s challenge for Thunder0-9 Basin for a sise ctoo nd consplansecuti vwille s erelyaso non a nthed s runningaw its gamel imorettle often, bit when in all reality, Coach: Andrew Rose, first losing streak balloon to 19 games. Colors: Blue and silver learning systems. couple (players) that haven't the product we can put out 2019 Schedule titles before they’re won. Others who saw significant time on defense show the consistency needed to stay a consistent especially as the ‘Bolts work in new starters at Riverside will be young been out in the past," coach However, as the program prepares for 2019 this is right along the norm there each week," Buck said. 8-31: Riverside Jamboree, 1 “I love what we look like on paper right now,” last year included senior Xander Coon (45 contender.year at Gillette quarterback and wide receiver. The approach will again this year, with Ryan Sam Buck said. with a full group of seniors for the first time in Junior Tate Clutter was Coach: Jeff Mowry, Miller the team's only senior, With more players this year, p.m. (Zero Week) he said. “I’m excited about it. … Now it’s a tackles), Mangus (39 tackles, team-high eight 2Two018 motivatorsRecord: 0 will-9, dhelpid n theot ‘Boltsth rdoee that.year s and new ealsoxpe relyctat ionon sa, strongthat co offensivempla- linef thator includessucce ssfCoach:ul tea Trentms Pikula,in 4A Riverside's only all-conference third year at Sheridan matter of putting that plan into action.” tackles for loss), Aksamit (35 tackles), Meinicke First is the frustration of having their first loss all-state senior Nate Jones. pick last season. He led the qualify for playoffs cency is dissipating, incoming head coach An- football.” fourth year at Thunder Basin 9-6: vs. NSI, 2 p.m. That approach is part what keeps Sheridan’s and senior Matthew Taylor (26 tackles each), come in the title game. drew Rose said. Senior Dyse Shepherd leads Thunder Basin’s Rebels in both rushing yards 2019 Record: 11-1, beat *9-13: at Dubois, 2 p.m. program moving in a winning direction. The senior Ian Taylor (24 tackles) and seniors Carter “AlthoughKe wey P learnedlayers a lot about who" Iwe ha vweree de mandedreturning just as m receiversuch and iwithf no t20 catches for 191 yards 2019 Record: 11-1, (528) and receiving yards (503) Thunder Basin in 4A more out of players," Rose said. "It has made it and had 27 total touchdowns. *9-21: vs. Ten Sleep, 2 p.m. Broncs continue to work, even when success is Dubberly and Hunter Goodwin (21 tackles each). andRB had/LB :an V iamazingjay Pitte rrun, Sr .last year, to come up that last year, while Jaxon Pikula had 17 catches~ C foro achlost A ton Sheridandrew inR 4Aos e Big Horn Rural championship to where some are not pleased because they were Sophomore Garrett Ellis the result. Offensively, Aksamit was second for Sheridan shortLB: leftHun ate sting,”r Kram coacher, Jr. Trent Pikula said. 129 yards. Rudd completed 102 of 182 *9-27: at Farson, 2 p.m. “(We) can have successful teams, even though last season in rushing yards, finishing with 546 The second is the motivation spurredabl eby to get away with qSenioruite a bkickerit. No wGarner it (ap Gauthier- and junior kick championship LB: Dawsen Hayden, Sr. pears) that I am shaking things up a little bit Electricctric Company passes for 1,117 yards and 12 *10-4: at Snake River, 2 p.m. we’re not the biggest, fastest or strongest team on 67 carries. opportunity. The graduation of seven all-state returner Isaiah Haliburton give Thundersenior DBasinawse n Hayden, Rankin and junior Xan- touchdowns, and he was also Key Players OG/DE: Colter Rankin, Jr. when in all reality, this is right along the norm YYourour Toouchstoneuchstone Energy® Cooperative to step on the field,” Mowry said. “ … When it Junior Brock Steel (17 catches, 200 yards) players will present opportunities to ftheor s‘Bolts’uccess ful teams somein 4A special footba lteamsl." weapons. der Beeson. 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Th at addreturninged depth htackler.as crea However,ted more he’s theGil onlylette onewith of fi ve tackles for loss. ing Miller (389 receiving *10-25: vs. Burlington, 3 p.m. QB/DB: Zach Koltiska, Sr. However, with a gTE/DEroup o: fDyse incom Shepherd,ing sopho -Sr. That community and school support means the ago. However, of those seven, just Steel and I 9th-6 ink: at Nwe’veatron agot, 7 pa. mlot. of dudes that ccanom pmoveetitio n in the ofThunderfseason, Basin’shelping top to meightake tacklers who’s back. yards), sophomore Nathaniel * Conference game mores who could potentially make moves into Boreen (137), Ellis Rudd (134), RB/LB: Xander Coon, Sr. Broncs will be an early 4A favorite. 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Thu ngraduatedder Basin ,their 7 p.m quarterback. and top Even with a less-experienced defense,Rose coach, a Gi llette native who spent eight years 105 4th St. • Basin WY 2020 Schedule others have stepped up to the plate and proved Meinecke and Izak Aksamit and juniors Chris take over there. three10-4 :receiversat Rock S butprin returngs, 6 p six.m. starterst onhe moffense.selves," Rose saPikulaid. "Fo saidr th ehe’s firs confidentt time in a in his team’sas an a sabilitysistan tto f ootball coach, said the chance to Continued on Page 59 : vs. Laramie, 6 p.m. coach his alma mater makes the rebuilding effort 8-28 Larson and Michael Greer were all-conference. “We’ve got guys that can fill that void, they’ve Moreover,10-11: vs. SPikulaherida saidn, 7 pThunder.m. 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Eagles are gaining steam they are blue-collar young men who go to work MING SPO 9-18: at Cheyenne Central, 7 p.m. Coach: Billy Brost, 3rd 10-2: at Natrona, 7 p.m. 307-672-8909 YO RT Senior Kameron Martinson led the Camels In his second full season as choice last year. Friday and class- line," Brost said. "We're going to and believe in our system,” he said. 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In addition Hatch was Buffalo’s top tackler a year ago Providing the Outdoor Enthusiast with the very best in equipment catches for 180 yards and two scores – return as HB/LB: Little-Sun Felter, Sr. the first game of the year, is back He completed an otherworldly 71.3 percent If not the Braves, then who? The West & supplies for: Spectacular wildR Trout Fishing Big Game huntingE - *10-16: vs. Douglas, 7 p.m. 307-686-6666 time, and it's probably over- Brost said. "Last year, there were to being Fremont County’s premiere rivalry, the Antelope, Deer, & Elk Mountain BikingE Hiking & BackpackingID in the QB/KR: Trenton Friday, Sr. for this season. And Brost also of his passes last year, completing 92 of 129 Conference is a murderer’s row of opponents. with exactly 100 total tackles. He also had VIEW GU well. 1103 E. 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Guina and Mason Hutson were 100 tackles and Mazurie adding Mascot: Tigers Bearcats, like other teams, have positions. offensive plans, and senior Aaron Division: Class 3A Mascot: Bearcats As Class 3A East Conference all-conference choices. 82. Sweeney led Lander with had to adapt on the fly to new “You’re giving new kids a Oria will be an important piece champions, Lander entered the Sweeney and Mazurie were 24 solo tackles and also blocked Conference: East : Class 3A Division circumstances. chance, and they’re hungry for of the line. 2019 playoffs on a six-game Lander’s 1-2 running game four kicks. Colors: Green and black Conference: East Despite it all, the Bearcats that opportunity,” he said. Douglas’ defense has more winning streak. That run ended punch, with Sweeney finishing Junior Robert Koivupalo Coach: John Scott, Colors: Blue and red have flourished. Even with Douglas had a balanced experience than its offense, as abruptly with a 41-14 loss to with 534 rushing yards and seven was third for the Tigers with 68 all the uncertainty, coach Jay rushing attack last season, with it returns four of its top seven Powell in the first round. touchdowns and Mazurie adding tackles, including a team-high 10 third year at Lander Rhoades said this has been a five players finishing between tacklers. The Tigers’ quick departure 525 yards and eight scores. tackles for loss. 2019 Record: 7-2, lost to : Jay Rhoades, Coach strong summer for the team. 171 and 508 yards. Three of Case and Borman finished from the playoffs was a lesson “On offense for us, I don’t Guina, meanwhile, was fourth Powell in 3A quarterfinals 15th year at Douglas The challenges presented by those five return – Borman, who first and second, respectively, in for Lander’s returning players, want to be one-dimensional on the team with 63 tackles Key Players 2019 Record: 5-4, lost the logistics of training haven’t carried for 372 yards and a team- tackles last season, with Case coach John Scott said. with all riding on one kid’s and had a team-high five sacks. gotten in the way of progress. high 10 rushing touchdowns; finishing with 75 and Borman 73. RB: Eli Mazurie, Sr. to Star Valley in 3A “For the underclassmen, it was shoulders,” Scott said. He also Senior Jaden Rivera was sixth “This is probably one of our Case, who contributed 203 Senior Aaron Oria had 46 a sign that we had a ways to go said he likes “having an offense with 46 tackles, while senior OL: Mason Hutson, Sr. quarterfinals better summers,” Rhoades said. “ rushing yards and had 8.1 yards tackles, good for fifth on the team yet,” Scott said. “Powell out-hit where all are humble, unselfish Conor Carey had 44. DL: Julien Guina, Sr. … We’ve had great attendance at per carry, and junior Keltan last season, while Micke had 35, and was more physical than us and willing to work for each Scott said recapturing the RB/LB: Jack Sweeney, Sr. our speed and agility work.” Ewing, who had 171 rushing good for seventh. Key Players right from the start and we knew other.” momentum gained in the 2019 The preparation for 2020 yards before injury cut short his “When you have that RB/LB: Gabe Borman, Sr. it. Lander will need to find a new regular season will rely on is needed for a team that was season. experience back, it allows you “I think we got the message quarterback, and Sweeney and emphasizing the team concepts 2020 Schedule : Keltan Ewing, Jr. senior-heavy last year. Douglas The running-back-by- to add some new things to what RB/S after that game. Each opportunity Mazurie are the only players that brought them success. 8-28: at Pinedale, 4 p.m. (Zero Week) graduated eight of its 11 all- committee approach worked last you’re doing,” Rhoades said, WR/CB: River Bergquist, Jr. to get better presents us with a back who caught more than one “Simple things like not turning 9-4: at Green River, 7 p.m. conference players, but seniors year, and Rhoades said it may “and then also just (having) the 9-11: at Powell, 7 p.m. : Koby Case, Jr. simple question, ‘Are we going pass. 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Case added 9-18: vs. Powell, 6 p.m. 16 catches for 124 yards. Of *9-25: at Riverton, 7 p.m. Rawlins Outlaws 3A EAST Douglas’ seven players who had *10-2: vs. Lander, 7 p.m. at least two catches last season, *10-9: vs. Rawlins, 7 p.m. they’re the only ones returning. The Bearcats will also need to *10-16: at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Senior class leading Outlaws break in a new quarterback, and *10-23: vs. Worland, 7 p.m. Senior leaders can help make or break a team. selections from last year’s 4-5 team. The losses The Rawlins Outlaws hope their core group of are most glaring on offense, where Rawlins Micke is Douglas’ only returning * Conference game starting offensive lineman. seniors can make their 2020 season. lost every single player who gained a positive Rawlins will have a small, but steady, group of rushing yard, passing yard or receiving yard last seniors leading the team this fall. This is in contrast season except one – senior Allen Ferrales had Mascot: Bearcats to last year’s Rawlins team, which had a much larger one catch for four yards. but at times inconsistent group of senior leaders. The defense is in better shape, as the Outlaws : Class 3A Division Coach Clayton McSpadden said this year’s group return three of their top seven tacklers. Senior (307) 358-3606 Conference: East of seven seniors learned from last year’s team about defensive end Evann Trevathan was third on the Colors: Red and black what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to team in defensive points and second with 66 total leadership. Specifically, McSpadden said, this year’s CONTINUED PAGE 16 Coach: Clayton McSpadden, returning seniors saw how, with consistency, both Pierre Etchemendy third year at Rawlins the team and the individual are better for it. “They see that hard work pays off,” McSpadden 2019 Record: 4-5, did not said. “ … These kids totally buy in and they totally Dominic Madia qualify for playoffs turn into new players.” 307-358-7302 For the Outlaws to grow this year, they’ll rely on 1423 Daley St • RAWLINS, WY 111 S. 5th Street • Douglas, WY All My Love Flowers & Gifts that small senior group of seven to lead the way. Agents Fortunately for Rawlins, “they’re a good seven,” 307-324-6000 • 411 W. 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Colors: Orange and black Coach: Patrick Sweeney, the past five years, will take over “Having a guy with superior While serving in Afghanistan The Wolverines get back five season with 149 carries for 556 Mascot: Wolverines first year at Worland the program as its new head coach skill and character lead from the said. “ … We’ll emphasize with the Wyoming National all-conference picks in seniors yards and six touchdowns. Senior Division: Class 3A : 3-6, lost to this fall. quarterback position gives the fundamental defense but also strive Guard, Anderson – who was Jared Lucas, Rylan Koehn and Brock Hinkle carried 42 times 2019 Record Conference: East Cody in 3A quarterfinals His goal will be to try to offense a bit of a unique feel,” to be dynamic. We know in this hired in April but wasn’t Broden Mathes and juniors Lucas for 151 yards. jumpstart a program that’s Sweeney said. “It’s key Rudy conference there will be multiple scheduled to return to Fremont Engle and Kris Topaum. On the line, Koehn and senior Colors: Red and black stalled the past decade, with 10 continues to lead with his words, schemes to defend. We as a team Key Players consecutive losing seasons and zero actions, and how he executes on the County until late July or early Anderson has been with the Kaden Gantenbein lead an : Rudy Sanford, Sr. have to match these multiples to be QB/LB/S playoff victories in the 2010s. field.” successful.” August – did what he could for high school program for two experienced group. Coach: Troy Anderson, : Trey Wright, Sr. OL/DL Sweeney said he doesn’t Junior Taylor Pierce was Junior Aaron Carver contributed the Wolverines through virtual years and was previously a coach “Most of them are (seniors), RB/SS: Taylor Pierce, Jr. first year at Riverton anticipate making any huge Worland’s top rusher last year, 47 tackles and was anticipated to meetings. at Riverton’s middle school, so and they’ve got a lot of WR/FS: Jorey Anderson, Jr. schematic changes – the Warriors carrying 104 times for 329 yards. 2019 Record: 4-6, lost to be Worland’s top returning tackler. Coincidentally, though, he knows who he has and what experience,” Anderson said of his will continue to seek balance on Junior Jorey Anderson, who had Pierce had 42 tackles, Wright had Jackson in 3A quarterfinals 2020 Schedule offense and put out a four-man, but 12 catches for 135 yards to rank 34, senior Tucker Sullivan notched Anderson’s time away came at they can do. line. “They shouldn’t see a whole 8-29: vs. Thermopolis, 1 p.m. flexible, front on defense. third for Worland in both categories, 26 and Anderson chipped in 22. the same time that many other “The guys are there, so they’re lot of things they haven’t seen.” (Zero Week) Sweeney said the Warriors do is the Warriors’ top returning Anderson also picked off a team- coaches had to be away from pretty exciting,” Anderson said. Senior Damon Devries saw Key Players 9-4: vs. Powell, 7 p.m. have good quickness and speed, but receiver. No other returning receiver high six passes. their teams, too, due to the “It’s way more optimistic than time at quarterback last year, they will be undersized compared to had more than three catches last WR/DB: Blake Dale, Jr. 9-11: at Cody, 7 p.m. Sweeney said the openings on COVID-19 pandemic. stepping into a place that’s on a completing 16 passes for 259 other Class 3A programs in 2020. season. the defense should generate some WR/DB: Lucas Engle, Jr. 9-18: vs. Green River, 6 p.m. The Warriors do return a pair of The Warriors return several key “I think in some levels, in a complete rebuild.” yards. healthy competition. : Damon Devries, Sr. *9-25: at Lander, 7 p.m. all-conference selections in seniors pieces of the defense but also have “We also have some younger traditional year, having your Engle was an all-state selection The Wolverines’ defense QB *10-2: at Rawlins, 6 p.m. Rudy Sanford, who will play to overcome some big losses to guys who have the opportunity to head coach gone, that would be a last season, leading a unit that graduated seven of its top 10 OL/DL: Rylan Koehn, Sr. : vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m. *10-9 quarterback and linebacker/safety, graduation and injury; of the 14 earn a spot,” Sweeney said. “We huge unknown,” Anderson said, returns its top four receivers. tacklers. *10-16: vs. Riverton, 6 p.m. and Trey Wright, who will help lead players who had at least 20 tackles, have to get those kids up to speed “but we’ve been living through Engle caught 30 passes for 517 Mathes had 48 tackles to *10-23: at Douglas, 7 p.m. both the offensive and defensive five are sure to return. mentally and physically as quick lines. Overall, Worland returns five “Without a doubt there are unknowns since March. yards and three touchdowns to lead all returners; his four sacks * Conference game as we can through field work and 2020 Schedule starters on both offense and defense. some holes to fill,” Sweeney scheme study.” “Hopefully we’ve gained a lead the Wolverines in all three last season were a team-high. little resiliency from it.” categories. Topaum added 42 tackles and 8-28: at Powell, 6 p.m. (Zero Week) RAWLINS CONTINUED- RAWLINS Despite the challenges, Junior Blake Dale added 266 two sacks, and Gantenbein had 9-4: at Cody, 7 p.m. tackles. His two sacks and five Anderson said he is excited to receiving yards on 10 catches 23 tackles. tackles for loss were team-highs. 9-11: vs. Evanston, 7 p.m. Key Players Mostly, Anderson just wants to “He’s become quite the team 9-18: vs. Jackson, 6 p.m. OT/DL: Colton Ice, Sr. start coaching face-to-face. player, and I know that’s why his “I don’t think there’s anything more *9-25: vs. Douglas, 7 p.m. stats jumped through the roof, was WR/DB: Allen Ferrales, Sr. “I don’t think there’s anything because he did his job every single OL/DL: Evann Trevathan, Sr. exciting to do than to go out there with the more exciting to do than to go *10-2: at Buffalo, 7 p.m. time,” McSpadden said. HB/LB: Josh Smith, Soph. guys and put them on a path (for success).” out there with the guys and put *10-9 vs. Lander, 6 p.m. Ferrales had 33 tackles, two them on a path (for success),” *10-16: at Worland, 6 p.m. interceptions and a team-high 11 he said. “ … That’s about as 2020 Schedule *10-23: at Rawlins, 6 p.m. pass break-ups. Senior Robert fulfilling as it gets if you can Flores added 32 tackles. 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(gillette) CamelS 4A 1A/6-MAn West RiveRSide RebelS page 57 Mascot: Rebels Division: 1A/6-man Rebels are young, but have experience Conference: West Rose ascends to leading role Colors: Red and gray During two years of winless football, the Riverside's 2018 roster but it will be uniquely posi- the Rebels will be deeper and Campbell County Camels became complacent. looked like it was tailor-made tioned as a squad with both more competitive, both against Coach: Sam Buck, 7th year With a limited number of upperclassmen, the “Now it (appears) that for a junior varsity. youth and experience. their opponents and in practice. Mascot: Camels Camels' players didn't have to work as hard to With 10 total players, in- "The fact that we didn't lose "Now I really think with the 2018 Record: 3-5, ineligible Division: 4A see playing time. cluding no seniors and only one anybody was huge, and that's numbers we'll have, we'll have I am shaking things up a junior, the Rebels spent last kind of bolstered by the fact to compete for spots, and I for playoffs Colors: Purple and gold Consequently, in 2018 Campbell County went 0-9 for a second consecutive season and saw its little bit when in all reality, year growing into roles and that we're going to get out a think that will really improve Coach: Andrew Rose, first losing streak balloon to 19 games. learning systems. couple (players) that haven't the product we can put out 2019 Schedule Page 18 Cody Broncs 3A WEST 3A WEST Evanston Red Devils Page 19 Riverside will be young been out in the past," coach However, as the program prepares for 2019 this is right along the norm there each week," Buck said. 8-31: Riverside Jamboree, 1 year at Gillette again this year, with Ryan Sam Buck said. with a full group of seniors for the first time in Junior Tate Clutter was Miller the team's only senior, With more players this year, p.m. (Zero Week) 2018 Record: 0-9, did not three years and new expectations, that compla- for successful teams in 4A Riverside's only all-conference Broncs rely on running game Red Devils have resilientqualify for pgrouplayoffs cency is dissipating, incoming head coach An- football.” pick last season. He led the 9-6: vs. NSI, 2 p.m. drew Rose said. Rebels in both rushing yards *9-13: at Dubois, 2 p.m. Cody’s returning experience is ninth on the team in tackles with Evanston’s 2019 season and three touchdowns. Junior Evanston’sK nineey P toplay tacklersers "I have demanded just as much and if not (528) and receiving yards (503) not limited to just two positions. 26, is the only other returning was the wrong kind of rolling Jaxin Moore added 179 yards, return.RB/LB: Vijay Pitter, Sr. more out of players," Rose said. "It has made it ~ Coach Andrew Rose Big Horn Rural and had 27 total touchdowns. *9-21: vs. Ten Sleep, 2 p.m. It just looks that way. “What we lack player with more than 15 tackles snowball. while senior Jagger Mitchell Moore finished third for to where some are not pleased because they were Sophomore Garrett Ellis : Red Devils The Broncs, who finished 8-2 last season. The Red Devils were not contributed 114 yards and a pair EvanstonLB: Hun inte rdefensive Kramer, Jpoints;r. aMascotble to get away with quite a bit. Now it (ap- Rudd completed 102 of 182 *9-27: at Farson, 2 p.m. : Class 3A last season and lost in the Class in experience On offense, a balanced Cody pushovers – they just couldn’t of TDs. althoughLB: Daw hese onlyn Ha hadyde n21, Stackles,r. pDivisionears) that I am shaking things up a little bit Electricctric Company passes for 1,117 yards and 12 *10-4: at Snake River, 2 p.m. Conference: West senior Dawsen Hayden, Rankin and junior Xan- touchdowns, and he was also Mascot: Broncs 3A semifinals, return numerous rushing attack had four different win the close games. In the first “The key to our offense is he led Evanston with three when in all reality, this is right along the norm YYourour Toouchstoneuchstone Energy® Cooperative we make up for OG/DE: Colter Rankin, Jr. der Beeson. *10-11: vs. Meeteetse, 2 p.m. players at running back and players finish with between 66 six weeks of 2019, Evanston lost the running game and timing, interceptions and nine pass fColorsor succe: sRedsful andteam blues in 4A football." Riverside's No. 2 rusher with Division: Class 3A Kramer led the team in tackles with 21 solo 49 carries for 186 yards. linebacker but aren’t quite as and 77 carries. Three of those games by three, five, seven, 13, which should be better with those break-ups. The team returns eight to 10 starters on both *10-18: at St. Stephens, 2 p.m. Conference: West with hunger 2019 Schedule and 32 assisted tackles, while Hayden led SAFETY: Think About It! 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Th atat aEvanstondded depth has created more Gillette with five tackles for loss. ing Miller (389 receiving *10-25: vs. Burlington, 3 p.m. Colors: Blue and gold However, coach Matt and drive.” Talich led the bunch with 77 A couple losses to end the Seniors Nick Childs and returners with 40 tackles, which However, with a group of incoming sopho- 9-6: at Natrona, 7 p.m. c2019ompe Recordtition in :t h0-8,e of didfsea notson , helping to make yards), sophomore Nathaniel * Conference game McFadden said several juniors carries for 506 yards and seven season later, and the Red Devils Derek Johnson and junior Kody was good for fourth on the mores who could potentially make moves into Boreen (137), Ellis Rudd (134), 9-13: vs. Laramie, 7 p.m. equalifyveryon fore b eplayoffstter and potentially shaking up the and sophomores will be touchdowns. Junior Chaz Cowie were 0-8, a tough finish for Rex will help give depth to the team last season. Senior Stetson the starting lineup, Rose said no spots are guar- junior Zac O'Roake (102) and Coach: Matt McFadden, ~Coach 9-20: at Cheyenne Central, 7 p.m. lineups the Camels will have this fall. important pieces to Cody’s was second for the Broncs with a team that had gone 6-4 in offensive line, a key piece of Wiedrich added 31 tackles. anteed to returners. sophomore Griffin Zapata (95), Comfort Zone 9-27: vs. Thunder Basin, 7 p.m. "ThereKey ma yPlayers be some hurt feelings because 105 4th St. • Basin WY eighth year at Cody approach this year, and a small Matt McFadden 459 rushing yards on 66 carries, 2018 and reached the Class 3A Evanston’s run-based offensive Senior Nick Childs contributed others have stepped up to the plate and proved Rose, a Gillette native who spent eight years 10-4: at Rock Springs, 6 p.m. QB/RB/LB: Jagger Mitchell, Sr. as an assistant football coach, said the chance to : 8-2, lost to but dedicated senior class has while junior Drew Trotter had 67 playoffs. attack. 20 tackles, good for 10th on the themselves," Rose said. "For the first time in a Continued on Page 59 2019 Record : Cade Francom, Sr. coach his alma mater makes the rebuilding effort been developing well. younger classes is exciting.” carries for 349 yards. “There were a lot of issues we Senior Cade Francom, who team10-1 1in: v2019.s. Sheridan, 7 p.m. lWR/DBong time we have individuals on the teams we more personal. Powell in 3A semifinals 10-18: vs. Cheyenne South, 6 aWR/DBre in a p: oStetsonsition t oWiedrich, be true l eSr.aders, not just ver- With five starters returning Seniors Keaton Stone and “We have always been a run- ran into last year and the guys was second on the squad last Improvement into 2020 was "I love this team," Rose said. "I want them to Mascot: Eagles t tephenS agleS 1A/6-MAn West bQB/RB/DBally but by: eJaxinxamp Moore,le." Jr. S . S e on offense and only two on Nic Talich were both all-state first team and that won’t change,” took them very hard,” Evanston season with seven catches for 95 stalledp.m. a bit by the COVID-19 be successful. I also want them to come back to Division: Class 1A/6-man On offense, the entire starting offensive line Key Players defense, the Broncs will rely on selections and will make up the McFadden said. “In our offense, coach Jim Burton said. “The yards, returns as Evanston’s top pandemic,10-25: at K asel lBurtony Walsh said, 6 p .“itm. has their roots a little bit and understand what it 2020 Schedule Conference: West those younger players to develop core of the defense at linebacker. we need several running backs seniors from last year put a lot aerial target. 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Monroe, could have immediate with six tackles for loss. “It will be hard to replace the framework leaves nothing un- Heritage Lutheran Academy in impacts. Soph. touched, from offense to defense Riverton; through that, the Eagles “Nic and Keaton are both very 9-18: at Buffalo, 6 p.m. players that just graduated,” Even with all the returning 2020 Schedule to special teams to offseason train- will have junior Kaden Dower, a special linebackers,” McFadden *9-25: at Powell, 7 p.m. Burton said. “They played a huge players, Brost said the one thing 2019 Schedule ing to fundraising to staffing to two-time Class 1A champion in he's not sure about yet is leader- said. “ … Their read and feel for role in keeping us competitive 8-28: vs. Ogden, Utah, 7 p.m. (Zero Week) working with the middle-school the 100-meter dash, join the *10-2: vs. Evanston, 7 p.m. 8-30: St. Stephens Jamboree, ship. Although he expects to have the game is as good as we have throughout the season. A program. Consequently, he's seen squad. *10-9: at Star Valley, 4 p.m. 9-4: vs. Mountain View, 7 p.m. noon (Zero Week) about 18 players total, "right now, had in a long time. We will rely combination of moving players more buy-in from players. Brost said the addition of 9-11: at Riverton, 7 p.m. 9-7: at Hanna, 2 p.m. "The dedication to becoming Dower – a 6-foot-2-inch, 190- no one has stepped up to be that on them to not only make plays *10-16: vs. Green River, 7 p.m. around and younger players leader." *9-14: vs. Meeteetse, 2 p.m. better football players and better pound tailback – adds "another but also lead our new starters *10-23: at Jackson, 6 p.m. getting more reps will have to fill 9-18: at Lander, 7 p.m. athletes has improved tenfold," wrinkle that we've never had be- Still, Brost said he has high around helping them settle in.” some holes.” *9-21: at Burlington, 2 p.m. Brost said. fore, so we're going to try to uti- hopes for his team, which hasn't * Conference game *9-25: vs. Green River, 2:30 p.m. qualified for the playoffs and has Senior Cody Phillips, who was The Red Devils’ rushing game *9-28: vs. Snake River, 2 p.m. Although the Eagles finished lize him to the best of our ability." *10-2: at Cody, 7 p.m. 






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Senior Jachob Fuss completed runners-up, Powell’s playoff run last said the Panthers will have “a veteran builds too,” he said. them this fall. “Every position is up for grabs,” 56 passes for 724 yards. Taylor season was the stuff of movies. team that knows the system.” The offense will have more depth this New head coach Kevin Cuthbertson said. “ … Each was the Wolves’ leading receiver Powell returns numerous key The Panthers also return Mike Heny year – including several players who Cuthbertson will make sure of that. and every kid is going to get a last year, catching 23 of those contributors on both offense and as defensive coordinator, and although can run, catch and throw. Cuthbertson, who has been with fair shake and a chance to prove passes for 311 yards. Ivie was defense, and new head coach Chase Kistler said Powell may make minor Abraham was second for the Mascot: Wolves the Green River program as an themselves.” second with 10 catches for 182 Kistler isn’t planning to mess with a tweaks, the approach will remain Panthers with 594 rushing yards and Mascot: Panthers Division: Class 3A assistant coach since 2009, said he The Wolves return a good yards. successful formula. Kistler said he plans basically the same. five rushing touchdowns last season. Division: Class 3A Conference: West “The offense we run is going to Conference: West Colors: Green and black will use former UCLA basketball number of athletes from last year’s to advantage of his players’ high football The Powell defense is stacked, Graham added 384 rushing yards, while coach John Wooden’s approach: 2-6 team, and Cuthbertson said be balanced enough that we can IQ, their trust in each other and their returning five of its top six tacklers from senior quarterback Landon Lengfelder Colors: Orange and black take advantage of our athletes’ Coach: Kevin Cuthbertson, The star of the team IS the team. he’s excited to see how they work athletic ability to remain a threat for a last season. had 144 rushing yards but a team-high first year at Green River Cuthbertson’s team-centric together. The excitement is spurred skills and strengths,” Cuthbertson championship. Senior Adrian Geller was second for nine rushing scores. Coach: Chase Kistler, 2019 Record: 2-6, did not approach comes in part from by offseason training regimen said. And the Panthers also have the Panthers with 99 total tackles and led Lengfelder completed 41 passes for first year at Powell qualify for playoffs his playing days – he was an that’s bringing in more than 120 The offensive line play as a unit confidence. Powell with 42 solo tackles. He also had 605 yards and four touchdowns last 2019 Record: 7-5, lost will also be key, Cuthbertson said. to Star Valley in 3A Key Players all-stater at Green River and an all- players in grades seven through 12. “Going into next year, if they can’t five tackles for loss, two interceptions year. conference player at Southern Utah “They’ve been working hard in Defensively, Burdette had 30 believe that they can’t make it back to and three pass break-ups. Senior Jesse Trotter led Powell in championship QB: Jachob Fuss, Sr. tackles, White had 18 and Fuss 17. TB: James King, Sr. before playing semipro football in the offseason,” Cuthbertson said. the state championship, I don’t know Junior Toran Graham was third for receiving yards last year with 232 on WR: Seth White, Sr. Europe. He coached in St. George, “They’re getting faster, they’re “We’ve got some athletes what else would have to happen,” Powell with 79 total tackles, while just seven catches, an average of 33.1 2020 Schedule coming back, but that doesn’t TE: Kolby Ivie, Sr. Utah, for 12 years before moving getting bigger, they’re getting Kistler said. senior Kadden Abraham was fourth yards per catch. He’s the only Powell 8-28: vs. Riverton, 6 p.m. (Zero Week) home to Green River. quicker.” change anything,” Cuthbertson A member of Powell’s coaching staff with 58; they tied for the team lead with player with more than three catches last said. The season’s going to be a 9-4: at Worland, 7 p.m. 2020 Schedule “We really preach being united,” Seniors Jachob Fuss, Kolby Ivie, for 12 years, including the past year and eight tackles for loss. year to return. 9-11: vs. Lander, 7 p.m. he said. “We really preach football James King, Seth White and Gabe grind… and we’ve got to work Senior Riley Bennett was fifth with Senior Geordan Weimer, Powell’s 8-28: vs. Mountain View, TBD (Zero Week) hard each and every week, each 9-4: vs. Lander, 7 p.m. being the ultimate team sport.” Burdette and junior Dylan Taylor, Key Players 42 tackles but had a team-high 10 only returning all-stater, will lead the 9-18: at Douglas, 6 p.m. 9-11: vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m. Consequently, the players the Wolves’ lone returning all- and every day.” QB: Landon Langfelder, Sr. pass deflections. Seniors Reed Smith offensive line. *9-25: vs. Cody, 7 p.m. For Cuthbertson, the team : Toran Graham, Jr. 9-18: at Worland, 6 p.m. taking the field for the Wolves conference selection, will be at the FB/MLB (36 tackles) and Seth Horton (24) and Kistler said he’s happy with the *10-2: vs. Star Valley, 6 p.m. *9-25: at Evanston, 2:30 p.m. approach also relies on how well WR: Jesse Trotter, Sr. *10-2: vs. Jackson, 6 p.m. this fall will be the ones who forefront of Green River’s plans. junior Lane Shramek (22) also had big number of players who have stuck to *10-9: at Green River, 7 p.m. show they can handle both their Burdette led the Wolves’ rushing each individual player executes RB: Kadden Abraham, Sr. defensive roles. summer workout routines in preparation *10-9: vs. Powell, 7 p.m. their job. *10-16: vs. Jackson, 5 p.m. *10-16: at Cody, 7 p.m. individual responsibilities and attack last year with 124 carries for Kistler said the chemistry the players for another deep playoff run. *10-23: at Star Valley, 6 p.m. that team mentality – and that 411 yards and four touchdowns, “That will determine how INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRIC SERVICE INC. have on defense will allow them to play “We definitely want to keep growing *10-23: at Evanston, 6 p.m. * Conference game doesn’t necessarily mean relying all team-highs, but King will also successful we are this year,” he Powell, WY. fast. With experience, “that trust begins as a team,” he said. * Conference game said. 3A WEST Jackson Broncs Title is Broncs’ next goal From a winless season in 2017 fill. but returns Dawson, who was by far to state title contenders the past two One spot that doesn’t need filled is Jackson’s leading tackler last year. years, Jackson’s vault up Class 3A quarterback – Smith has that down. He finished with 108 total tackles, Mascot: Broncs : Class 3A was as definitive as it was fast. He completed 95 of 165 passes for including team-highs with 37 solo Division : West Jackson reached the Class 3A 1,391 yards and 13 touchdowns last tackles and 10 tackles for loss. Conference Colors: Black and orange semifinals for the second consecutive season, all while the focus on the Joyce said Dawson’s range from year, but for the second consecutive Jackson’s offense – the top-ranked sideline to sideline is unmatched. Coach: David Joyce, year went no further. offense in 3A with 409.1 yards per Moreover, Dawson has played fourth year at Jackson Coach David Joyce said the game – was mostly on the running Jackson’s varsity middle linebacker 2019 Record: 7-4, lost to program’s growth is satisfying, “but game. spot since halfway through his Star Valley in 3A semifinals when you go into these things, it’s an Joyce said Smith will have more freshman year. all or nothing. There’s no in between. opportunities to lead the offense as “Once he got in there as a Key Players Cleaning and Damage Restoration Service So I still feel really disappointed a junior. sophomore, he already half a season QB: Sadler Smith, Jr. that we didn’t close things out “We’re pumped to see what he under his belt,” Joyce said. TE/LB: Colter Dawson, Jr. Flood • Fire • Mold • Duct • Carpet & Upholstery last year versus Star Valley (in the can actually do back there,” he said. Junior William Pew was fourth RB: Brody Hasenack, Jr. semifinals).” Keipert finished second for in defensive points and tied for third WR: Nate Kiepert, Jr. This year, the Broncs will rely on Jackson in catches (23), receiving on the team with 42 total tackles. Hunter Clean Care specializes in all of your cleaning needs. a deep and talented junior class to yards (368) and receiving He led the team with three fumble 2020 Schedule continue the momentum of the past touchdowns (three) and is the only recoveries and leads all of Jackson’s 8-28: at Teton, Idaho, 7 p.m. (Zero Week) We offer free estimates and a variety of service packages. two years and push Jackson past the one of the Broncs’ top five receivers returners with five sacks last season. 9-4: at Bear Lake, Idaho, 7 p.m. semifinal plateau. to come back. Senior Sam Lopeman added 35 9-11: vs. Pocatello, Idaho, 7 p.m. Juniors Colter Dawson and Sadler Junior Brody Hasenack is tackles and three interceptions, while 9-18: at Riverton, 6 p.m. Smith were both all-state choices Jackson’s top returning rusher; Hasenack had 31 tackles. *9-25: vs. Star Valley, 7 p.m. last year, and classmate Nate Keipert he was second for the Broncs last “We had a bunch of sophomores *10-2: at Green River, 6 p.m. *10-9: vs. Evanston, 6 p.m. 307-754-9999 was an all-conference pick. season with 216 rushing yards on 26 out there (last year),” Joyce said. : at Powell, 5 p.m. But the Broncs did graduate seven carries. “We were still good defensively, *10-16 *10-23: vs. Cody, 6 p.m. 211 E. Coulter Avenue • Powell WY other all-conference selections, so Jackson’s defense loses eight of but we will be much improved * Conference game there are spots the Broncs need to its top 12 tacklers from last season, defensively just due to maturation.” Page 22 Star Valley Braves 3A WEST State Champs Mtn. View Braves on impressive streak Buffalos Tradition doesn’t build itself. “The ability to create as many opportunities as we can for our younger players to play football It needs sustaining. rather than watch football is so important,” Young said. The Star Valley Braves have built their tradition Nelson returns under center, and he’s 23-0 as a starter, Young noted. He completed 92 of 129 2019 State Playoffs the past few years on their core principles – passes – a 71.3 completion percentage – for 1,229 yards and 17 touchdowns. He’s also Star Valley’s trust, love and commitment – and it’s paid off leading returning rusher with 74 yards gained, and Young said he’ll be asked to play some defense this Mascot: Braves handsomely. year, too. Division: Class 3A In 2019, the Braves won their fourth Class 3A Chappell could move around and play running back and tight end after playing offensive line in 2019. State Championship Conference: West championship in the past five years, finishing 12-0 Senior Jaaren Smith is Star Valley’s leading returning tackler. He was third for Star Valley with 65 Colors: Maroon and yellow – the program’s first undefeated season since 1967 tackles in 2019. Nield had 20 tackles and senior Anthony Mickelsen had 11. Mountain View 24, Buffalo 14 – while winning every game by at least 13 points. Together, they’re part of a Star Valley tradition that feeds off both the success of the past and the Coach: McKay Young, In the past five seasons, the Braves are a preparation for the future. fifth year at Star Valley combined 53-5, including 21 consecutive victories “We try to make football fun,” Young said. “… We take time to celebrate success. We try not to 2019 Record: 12-0, beat entering 2020. take ourselves too seriously. Football is a numbers game where you need as many young men as State Semifinals Powell in 3A championship “We have an awesome community full of possible to come out and be a part of the team, and we try to create a family atmosphere where guys great tradition and high expectations,” Young said. enjoy being.” Mountain View 56, Burns 12 Key Players “These young men’s fathers, uncles, grandpas, neighbors, teachers, church leaders… had success QB/FS: Brant Nelson, Sr. Buffalo 45, Thermopolis 22 OL/TE/DE: Lucas Chappell, Jr. on the gridiron and they expect the current group OL/NG: Gabe Nield, Sr. to do the same.” Star Valley’s three returning all-state players is OL/LB: Jaaren Smith, Sr. more than any other Class 3A team in Wyoming. State Quarterfinals Seniors Brant Nelson and Gabe Nield and junior 2020 Schedule Lucas Chappell earned those honors last season. 8-28: vs. Summit Academy, Utah, 7 p.m. However, the Braves graduated 10 other Mountain View 72, Wheatland 0 (Zero Week) players who earned all-state honors. The Braves 9-4: vs. Preston, Idaho, 7 p.m. graduated their top four rushers, top six receivers Burns 57, Big Piney 6 9-11: at Sugar-Salem, Idaho, 7 p.m. and 11 of their top 12 tacklers. 9-18: vs. Rawlins, 5 p.m. Even with a small returning core of varsity *9-25: at Jackson, 7 p.m. players, Star Valley will benefit from an upcoming Livingston Dental Buffalo 28, Lovell 6 *10-2: at Powell, 6 p.m. crew of JV players. Star Valley’s JV hasn’t lost to *10-9: vs. Cody, 4 p.m. another Wyoming JV team in five years, and last A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. *10-16: at Evanston, 6 p.m. year’s JV played three varsity opponents – Lyman 800 South Washington St. • Afton, WY 83110 Thermopolis 49, Lyman 14 *10-23: vs. Green River, 6 p.m. and Cokeville as well as Ririe, Idaho. Although they * Conference game lost those games, Young said the lessons will pay off. 307-885-4337 • www.drlivingstondds.com Realignment brings a free-for-all Four players to watch Carson Bates, Big Horn By Patrick Schmiedt spark for the rest of the season. Those Week 2 games (Big Piney at Thermopolis, Lyman at He’s a dual threat on offense – he ran for Four questions to answer Cokeville, Mountain View at Lovell and Pinedale 1,169 yards and also had 523 receiving yards at Kemmerer) will be crucial. What’s new in 2A? Is “everything” too strong last year. He might be the most prominent big- Wheatland at Torrington, Oct. 16. If anyone a word? Class 2A’s dynamics shifted completely play threat in 2A this year, and his 12.6 yards in the East can hang with the Rams or Patriots, VALLEY AUTO with the introduction of five new programs and per carry helps show that. it’ll likely be one of these two. If the Bulldogs the departure of three others. Those changes or ‘Blazers can knock off either one of the may have made 2A the most interesting, Nate Barnes, Cokeville frontrunners, this game could have huge playoff and competitive, classification of football in implications. Wyoming. SUPPLY Mountain View at Thermopolis, Oct. 16. As a junior, he ran for 996 yards and eight Which conference will be the most fun to Even with all the parity in the West, this Week 7 touchdowns, but he also fronted Cokeville’s follow? The West. Of the six games between matchup could decide who the conference’s top defense with 151 total tackles, a number the teams that finished 2-5 in the conference seed is in the playoffs. topped by only one other player in all of 11- 208-873-3700 standings (Lyman, Big Piney, Lovell and Big Horn at Upton-Sundance, Oct. 23. The man football in Wyoming last year. Pinedale), five were decided by eight points or showdown between what might be the top two 307 885 2885 fewer. With Mountain View graduating a bunch, teams in the East doesn’t come until Week 8. The Logan Cole, Thermopolis • • Branches in Afton, Thayne, and Alpine and Thermopolis and Cokeville joining, the 2A Rams have historically dominated this series, but West could be the most parity-filled conference in both teams could be undefeated in conference Main Office: Wyoming. Cole had a smaller piece of the running play by the time this one rolls around. 384 Washington So no love for the East? The East will be fun to game last year but was a bigger piece of the Afton, WY 83110 follow for its uncertainty. With four new teams, Predicted order of finish Bobcats’ approach in the passing game. On (307) 885-0000 including a handful who have never faced each East Conference: Big Horn, Upton-Sundance, defense, he comes into 2020 as Thermop’s 25 WEST ROCKY ROAD other, the East will be a new adventure every Torrington, Wheatland, Glenrock, Newcastle, leading returning tackler. week. Burns, Tongue River. West Conference: Mountain So who’s gonna win it all? Of course, View, Thermopolis, Big Piney, Lovell, Cokeville, Colby White, Pinedale AFTON, WY defending 1A 11-man champ Big Horn is up Lyman, Pinedale, Kemmerer. there, as is last year’s 2A champ Mountain View. Way-too-early title game White was one of 2A’s top tacklers a year But at least four or five other teams are true, legit ago, finishing second in the class in defensive threats to make it to War Memorial this season. score prediction points per game while notching 82 total Big Horn 35, Mountain View 30. Even with tackles, including 32 solo and seven for loss. www.bosv.com Four key games a move up, the Rams are still loaded for a deep Week 2’s West Conference games, Sept. 11. playoff run in 2020. Don’t be surprised to see He also led the Wranglers’ rushing game with Gaining a victory early could be the momentum them win their third in a row. 803 yards. Page 24 Big Horn Rams 2A EAST 2A EAST Glenrock Herders Page 25 Rams move up in competition Herders boast senior leadership After three championships in all-state players from 2019. No “He is capable of breaking any four years, the Big Horn Rams other team in the state, regardless game wide open,” McLaughlin After having just four seniors five top rushers – a key aspect Offensively, Orozco was are ready for a new challenge. of classification, returns as many said. “He is a scary individual on the roster last year, and of the team’s run-heavy double second for the Herders last Playing in Class 2A this year all-state selections as Big Horn. with the ball in his hands. We only three who had played wing offense – as well as nine of season in rushing yards, carrying will provide that. Those players include seniors have had the good fortune of consistently, Glenrock will push its top 13 tacklers. 84 times for 467 yards. Guenther Mascot: Rams Mascot: Herders Division: Class 2A After winning back-to-back Carson Bates, Winfield Loomis, being able to spread the ball double digits on the number of Senior Kade Guenther is chipped in 66 carries for 402 Class 1A 11-man championships Ayden Phillips, James Richards around to many talented football Division: Class 2A Conference: East seniors this year. Glenrock’s only returning all- yards. Both scored five rushing Colors: Maroon and yellow the past two years, winning 22 and Christian Walker and junior players over the last few years Conference: East consecutive games in the process, Josh Thompson. Additionally, and Carson has been limited in That may make a huge conference player; he is the touchdowns. Colors: Purple and silver Coach: Kirk McLaughlin, the Rams have opted up to Class seniors Gentry Lattin and Luke the amount of football touches he difference for a team that Herders’ leading returning tackler Senior Dustin Simmons third year at Big Horn 2A this year. Mullinax and junior Ethan Weiss has gotten. However, if Carson struggled to find its stride last on a team that graduated three of added 63 carries for 318 yards, 2019 Record: 11-0, Coach: Ryan Collier, Even with new challenges, were all-conference selections; was on a team that gave him season. its top four. while Young, at quarterback, beat Cokeville in state coach Kirk McLaughlin said no other team in Wyoming the ball 30-plus times, his stats second year at Glenrock championship “They did everything they Guenther was third on the team contributed 36 carries for 194 he has faith in his squad to returns as many all-conference would be record-breaking to say 2019 Record: 2-6, did not could,” coach Ryan Collier said in defensive points and was tied yards. Key Players stay competitive in the new picks as the Rams, either. the least.” qualify for playoffs RB/WR/DB: Carson Bates, Sr. classification. “We have a good chunk Phillips caught 17 passes for of last year’s seniors. “There just for the team lead with 14 solo Collier said he’s excited to WR/DB: Ayden Phillips, Sr. “The culture that has been of returners from last year’s 184 yards and four touchdowns. weren’t very many of them.” tackles. have a returning group of running Key Players OL/DL: Winfield Loomis, Sr. created over the last several team that are excited about Big Horn did lose four of its Last year’s 2-6 finish was Junior Aidan Orozco was fifth backs who understands the OL/DL: Josh Thompson, Jr. years helps build confidence proving themselves this year,” top five tacklers to graduation. QB/LB: Jonah Young, Sr. Glenrock’s first losing season in defensive points and also had team’s offensive approach, “to moving forward into the new McLaughlin said. “ … This is Richards, who had 60 total RB/LB: Kade Guenther, Sr. 2020 Schedule conference,” McLaughlin said. a unique group of seniors that I tackles and was second for the since 2014 and ended a streak 14 solo tackles. have those kids that understand OL/DL: Andrik Moreno, Sr. 8-29: at Buffalo, 1 p.m. (Zero Week) “We know our competition will am excited to coach. They are a Rams with 42 assisted tackles, is of four consecutive Class 2A Senior Gavin Swanson finished where the hole’s going to be and 9-4: vs. Lovell, 7 p.m. not be the same as last year very competitive group that has Big Horn’s top returning tackler. RB/LB/S: Aidan Orozco, Jr. *9-11: vs. Wheatland, 6 p.m. semifinal appearances. seventh on the team in defensive how to hit that hole.” *9-18: at Newcastle, 6 p.m. but we are confident we can shown tremendous leadership on Mullinax added 43 tackles, “The nucleus of any good points, while Simmons was Collier also said the players compete.” the field.” while Walker had 21 and tied 2020 Schedule *9-25: at Burns, 2 p.m. varsity team is their seniors,” eighth (including a team-high understand the mental aspect of *10-2: vs. Torrington, 6 p.m. That’s not blind optimism. The Bates ran for 1,169 yards for the team lead with four 8-28: vs. Natrona sophs, 3:30 p.m. Collier said. “And when you three pass break-ups). Seniors running the ball as part of the *10-9: at Glenrock, 6 p.m. Rams won 2A championships in and 14 touchdowns last year, interceptions. (Zero Week) *10-16: vs. Tongue River, 6 p.m. 2013 and 2016 before moving averaging 12.6 yards per carry. Lattin, Phillips, Loomis and have a big enough senior group Jonah Young, Andrik Moreno, double wing. 9-4: vs. Pinedale, 6 p.m. *10-23: at Upton-Sundance, 6 p.m. to 1A. He also led the Rams with 22 Weiss all had at least 22 tackles to make a difference, that makes Jacob Redman and Lane Raney “It’s an innate toughness, a (at Sundance) *9-11: at Torrington, 7 p.m. Big Horn also has the talent catches for 523 yards and six apiece, as well. a big difference.” all finished with double-digit willingness to go out there and * Conference game to compete, bringing back six more TDs. *9-18: vs. Burns, 7 p.m. Glenrock returns four of its tackles a year ago. mix it up every single play,” he *9-25: at Wheatland, 7 p.m. said. “ … To have running backs *10-2: vs. Glenrock, 6 p.m. 2A EAST Burns Broncs that understand that mentality is *10-9: vs. Big Horn, 6 p.m. huge for our offense.” *10-16: at Upton-Sundance, 6 p.m. The Herders only competed (at Upton) four of 19 passes last season. Broncs continue upward trend *10-23: at Tongue River, noon The line will be led by Moreno The past three seasons, Burns year at Burns – said Burns will guys last year, but when they got * Conference game has grown into a contender. rely more on the program’s them, they looked like varsity and Redman and juniors Will Now, Burns’ challenge is to foundations to develop younger players.” Pinkerton and Terin Fauber. remain a contender despite heavy players. David returns as the Broncs’ However, Collier said not Classic Cafe & Pizza graduation losses. “We have a real well-refined top defensive player from 2019. : Broncs 201 S. 4th St. • 307-436-2244 After notching the program’s sense of love, and discipline, He was ninth for Burns with 56 Mascot everyone will return in the same Division: Class 2A spot they had last year. first playoff victory since 2008, and respect,” he said. “ … For defensive points, including 25 Conference: East the Broncs will now rely on their the first year, they’re talk. The tackles and three interceptions. Colors: Orange and black “There’s going to be some younger players to help develop second year, kids will try it. And Junior Cody Winslow added shifting and moving, so they’re The Rock Bottom Cafe & Gifts Burns into a self-sustaining then the third year, it’s proven.” 18 tackles, senior Lincoln Siebert Coach: Brad Morrison, going to have to take some time 307-436-2547 program. The offense returns just a pair added 16, Morales and Lakin third year at Burns “This year, we can’t be happy of starters, Pollock and senior added 13 tackles apiece and 2019 Record: 7-3, lost to get used to that,” he said. with doing as good as we did Lincoln Siebert, both offensive Pollock chipped in 11. to Mountain View in 2A last year,” coach Brad Morrison linemen. Morrison said he only semifinals said. “ … If we’re going to be a Junior Joel Morales, who ran anticipates three seniors will be Key Players program and not just a one-off 21 times for 121 yards last year, on the roster – Pollock, Siebert OL/DL: Wade Pollock, Sr. team, the expectation is that we is Burns’ top returning rusher; and Hayden Fogg, who missed OL/DL: Lincoln Siebert, Sr. GOOD LUCK HERDERS just pick it up where we left it off sophomore Cooper Lakin, who last year with a leg injury. FB/DL: Hayden Fogg, Sr. and move it forward.” had three catches for 55 yards Morrison said the Broncs will QB/DB: Caden David, Jr. Burns graduated four all-state last year, is the only returning need time to figure out their (307) 358-3606 players and seven of its eight receiver who had more than one identity. all-conference players, with catch last season. “We’re going to center around 2020 Schedule senior lineman Wade Pollock Junior Caden David will move our strengths,” he said, “and 8-28: vs. Yuma, Colo., 7 p.m. (Zero Week) 9-4: at Mitchell, Neb., 7 p.m. the only returning all-conference to quarterback after playing wide there’s going to be a lot of *9-11: vs. Tongue River, 7 p.m. selection. Burns graduated its receiver last year. finding what our strengths are.” *9-18: at Glenrock, 7 p.m. Pierre Etchemendy quarterback, top two rushers, “We’ve had a lot of kids that But the expectation for success *9-25: vs. Big Horn, 2 p.m. top three receivers and top eight haven’t got to play who maybe remains high. *10-2: at Wheatland, 7 p.m. 525 E. Birch, Glenrock, WY tacklers from 2019. would have started for other “They’ve seen it done, and *10-9: vs. Upton-Sundance, 6 p.m. While the Broncs have players teams,” Morrison said. “ … now they want to go out and do *10-16: at Newcastle, 6 p.m. Agent 307-436-8838 to fill those responsibilities, Carries and opportunities were better,” Morrison said. *10-23: vs. Torrington, 7 p.m. www.conversehospital.com Morrison – entering his third few and far between for those * Conference game Page 26 Newcastle Dogies 2A EAST 2A EAST Tongue River Eagles Page 27 Dogies have bright future Eagles face tough transition Even after back-to-back 1-8 seasons, too, Conzelman said. Tongue River’s challenge in 2020 is guys,” Hanson said. “We are going to take Eagles in rushing yards last year, carrying Newcastle coach Matt Conzelman is optimistic “Kale isn’t afraid to speak up, and it’s just twofold. our lumps in 2A but that is the transition 81 times for 323 yards. Junior Cashe Van First, the Eagles need to find a way to we are in and hopefully everyone is up for Tassell added 29 carries for 201 yards. Mascot: Dogies about the Dogies’ chances in 2020. nice to have him out there,” he said. replace a senior class that carried quite a the challenge.” Junior Eli Cummins will move into the That’s because he knows the kind of potential Corley leads a defensive unit that returns Division: Class 2A bit of the load for last year’s group. The Eagles graduated two of their top quarterback spot. He was a receiver last his team has. numerous key contributors. Senior Christian Second, the Eagles need to make the three rushers, their quarterback, five of year, catching five passes for 63 yards, Mascot: Eagles Conference: East The Dogies lost only one player to Santos added 43 tackles and sophomore adjustment from Class 1A 11-man to Class their top six receivers and two of their top but Hanson said Cummins “is a true dual Division: Class 2A 2A, a tall task for a team that finished 2-6 three players in defensive points. threat player who is capable of making : East graduation. Injuries, transfer and ineligibility Taten Engle had 40. Junior Slade Roberson Conference Colors: Orange and black last season. However, the offensive and defensive some big plays.” Colors: Green and white have taken a toll during the offseason, though, (37 tackles) and junior Josh Womack (30) Nevertheless, coach Steve Hanson said lines return more or less in tact. Hanson said Van Tassell, Perfetti and so younger players will still need to fill some also saw significant defensive playing time. he likes what he sees from his team, and “We only had one starting lineman senior Greg Bolds, a transfer from NSI Coach: Steve Hanson, Coach: Matt Conzelman, holes. Even so, the Dogies are prepared to make “I think that makes it exciting to see what the Eagles have a few things going for graduate, so the bulk of the offensive and Academy, will do the bulk of the carrying. fourth year at Tongue River them that will keep other teams honest defensive lines are back,” Hanson said. Perfetti led the Eagles in defensive 12th year at Newcastle the climb back up the Class 2A East Conference they could do,” Conzelman said. “Last year against them. Up front, senior Sam Patterson and points and tackles last season. He had 58 2019 Record: 2-6, did not standings thanks to the experienced players the you could see glimpses of it, it just wasn’t qualify for playoffs 2019 Record: 1-8, did not “Obviously this year, it looks very juniors Jacob Knobloch and Adam total tackles, including a team-high 25 program gets back. very consistent.” different than in years past, but we have Stainbrook will help lead the way. solo tackles and four tackles for loss. qualify for playoffs And the climb may not stop in 2020. Although the Dogies’ offense graduated some real buy-in this year from the young Senior Tony Perfetti was second for the Knobloch was fourth on the team in Key Players defensive points with 67 and third with FB/LB: Tony Perfetti, Sr. “I’m real excited about the next three years its top receiver, the passing game returns 41 tackles. OT/DE: Jacob Nobloch, Jr. for us,” Conzelman said. “ … We’ve struggled several experienced players. Roberson, an Van Tassell was fifth in defensive point Key Players QB/DB: Eli Cummins, Jr. the last two years big-time, so I think this is all-conference pick, completed 52 passes for and tackles, finishing with 32 tackles and RB/LB: Cache Van Tassell, Jr. OL/FB/LB: Kale Corley, Sr. Good Luck team-highs in sacks (four) and fumble going to be our awakening these next three, 723 yards and seven touchdowns. recoveries (two). WR/OLB: Christian Santos, Sr. and hopefully we take a big step forward this Santos added 11 catches for 157 yards, Patriots!! Sophomore Nate Guimond was sixth 2020 Schedule season, even.” junior Aidan Chick contributed eight catches on the team with 30 tackles. Senior Sam 8-29: at Lovell, 1 p.m. (Zero Week) OG/DE: Skylar Jenkins, Sr. : at Thermopolis, 6 p.m. Senior Kale Corley was Newcastle’s lone all- for 104 yards and sophomore Hogan Tystad Patterson contributed 27 tackles and 9-4 QB/FS: Slade Roberson, Jr. tied Van Tassell for the team lead with *9-11: at Burns, 7 p.m. state selection last year, and he’s back. had eight catches for 73 yards. four sacks of his own. And senior James *9-18: vs. Torrington, 6 p.m. Corley led Newcastle’s defense – by far – in Sophomore Holden McConkey also has McKenzie finished with 22 tackles. *9-25: vs. Newcastle, 6 p.m. several defensive categories. He had team highs good speed and could be a threat on offense. 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Why should you?” www.wchs.org • 307-746-4491 Conzelman Gillette, WY 82717 Page 28 Torrington Trailblazers 2A EAST 2A EAST Wheatland Bulldogs Page 29 Blazers could benefit in 2A Experience paying off for Bulldogs Torrington’s move to Class 2A comes Dylan Dreiling; Dreiling wasn’t with the 74 total tackles and four sacks last year. Sophomores carried a lot of Preuit completed 87 of 185 tackles and four pass break-ups. at an opportune time for a program Trailblazers last year but moved back to Floyd was fourth for Torrington in the load for Wheatland’s football passes for a Class 2A-high 1,576 Senior Noah Whitfield had 19 needing a break. Torrington to finish his high school career. defensive points, notching 51 tackles team last year. yards. He had 20 touchdowns. tackles and Brow 17. Mascot: Bulldogs Division: Class 2A For 2020, the Trailblazers will rely Juniors, though, will handle the bulk of and a team-high two interceptions, while The growing pains showed – Hicks caught 21 passes for a “We have a lot of speed that Conference: East Mascot: Trailblazers on a junior class that took its lumps as the other positions around the field. Grubbs added 62 tackles and a pair of losses of 55, 43 and 72 dotted the team-high 562 yards and 10 TDs. we can play with which will Colors: Blue and yellow sophomores in a 1-7 finish last year in Juniors Trace Floyd and Carson sacks. Bulldogs’ 2019 season. “Our goal is to always spread allow us to do some new things Division: Class 2A Class 3A. Schultz were 1-2 for Torrington last year Schultz (42 tackles) and fellow juniors But so did the talent – the ball around and keep a this year with our defense,” Coach: Cody Bohlander, Conference: East Second-year coach Russell Stienmetz in rushing; Floyd had 99 carries for 383 Cole Parriot (35 tackles), Keith (30 Wheatland won four games, balanced attack,” Bohlander said, Bohlander said. “Our goal is third year at Wheatland Colors: Maroon and white said he started six sophomores during yards while Schultz carried 38 times for tackles) and Kyler Shields (24 tackles) reached the playoffs and scored “and these two will definitely always to play fast and play 2019 Record: 4-5, lost most games last season. 241 yards. also gained significant experience on a combined 140 points in their help us accomplish that this aggressive.” to Mountain View in 2A quarterfinals Coach: Russell Stienmetz, “We are hoping that this experience Junior Kieser Wolfe led Torrington in defense last season. final two regular-season games. coming season.” Bohlander said he hopes to “We were able to play a very Suko led the Bulldogs’ rushing see more aggressiveness from second year at Torrington will pay off this season and into next catches (25), receiving yards (308) and With so many returning players, season,” he said. touchdowns (three). Junior Deagan Keith Stienmetz said the Trailblazers could young team last year and they game with 110 carries for 573 his team this year. The 2019 Key Players 2019 Record: 1-7, did not But Stienmetz is also cautious; he’s added 14 catches for 118 yards, fourth on be more diverse in their defensive showed some great growth yards and seven touchdowns, all team played fast but, due to QB: Kade Preuit, Jr. qualify for playoffs throughout the year and were team-highs, while junior Rodee the inexperience, didn’t always WR/DB: Jake Hicks, Jr. well aware that a move from 3A to 2A the team in both categories. approaches. RB/LB: Adam Suko, Sr. won’t translate into immediate success Junior Beau Bivens takes over at “It would be nice to be able to disguise able to do some great things,” Brow added 14 catches for 353 play with the aggressiveness WR/DB: Rodee Brow, Jr. Key Players without hard work through the transition. quarterback after spot duty last season. coverages, fronts, blitzes, and such with coach Cody Bohlander said. “I yards and four TDs. necessary for success, he said. really enjoy the fact knowing I The Bulldogs graduated their The way the 2019 season OL/DL: Rhiley Grubbs, Sr. “Most of the community cannot The Trailblazers do lose their top two players that have some experience,” he 2020 Schedule believe that we are 2A,” Stienmetz said. defensive players to graduation, though. said. “I guess time will tell if this will be will have a strong group of guys top two players in defensive ended, with a 72-0 loss to 8-28: vs. Rawlins, 7 p.m. (Zero OL/DL: Gabe Mitchell, Sr. “But the truth is, that Torrington High Mitchell leads Torrington’s returners with possible.” back that will be able to lead the points but return six of their top eventual 2A champion Mountain Week) WR/DB: Kieser Wolfe, Jr. School does not have 500 students team in the direction we want to 10 and eight starters. Among View, helped show Wheatland 9-4: vs. Kemmerer, 7 p.m. RB/DB: Trace Floyd, Jr. roaming the halls any longer. Our head.” Wheatland’s returners, Suko what was missing. Bohlander *9-11: at Big Horn, 6 p.m. enrollment is in the 320s.” Junior Jake Hicks was an leads the defense 110 defensive said he’s excited to see his *9-18: at Upton-Sundance, 6 all-state pick last year, while points, including 69 tackles. returners apply those lessons. p.m. (at Upton) Although Torrington will now be : vs. Glenrock, 7 p.m. the largest 2A school – instead of the senior Adam Suko and junior Junior Ora Borton was fourth “I am excited to have a lot *9-25 2020 Schedule Good Luck Kade Preuit were all-conference in defensive points but second in of guys coming back that have *10-2: vs. Burns, 7 p.m. smallest 3A school – Stienmetz said in *10-9: at Tongue River, 6 p.m. 8-28: at Gering, Neb., 7 p.m. (Zero Week) games against 2A competition over the selections. tackles with 70 a year ago. started and know what they are The duo of Hicks and Preuit Hicks contributed 41 tackles doing,” Bohlander said. “It will *10-16: at Torrington, 7 p.m. 9-4: vs. Douglas, 7 p.m. past few years, Torrington has often been *10-23: vs. Newcastle, 6 p.m. *9-11: vs. Glenrock, 7 p.m. challenged. Trailblazers! make for a tough-to-defend aerial and three interceptions, while allow us to get started into the * Conference game combination. senior Keegan Meyer had 38 things we want to a lot sooner.” *9-18: at Tongue River, 6 p.m. “I have watched 2A football over the years, as some of our opponents in the *9-25: vs. Upton-Sundance, 7 p.m. UPTON-SUNDANCE CONTINUED- tackles, two interceptions, three Garland said the experience past years are tough 2A teams,” Stienmetz : Patriots *10-2: at Big Horn, 6 p.m. Mascot fumble recoveries and nine pass doesn’t necessarily mean said. “It is good, hard-nosed football just : Class 2A tackles and tied for the team lead *10-9: at Newcastle, 6 p.m. like the rest of the state.” Division break-ups. Upton-Sundance will do more : East with three interceptions. *10-16: vs. Wheatland, 7 p.m. Torrington’s line will be its most senior Conference On offense, senior quarterback offensively. Colors: Blue and red Garland said Bruce and *10-23: at Burns, 7 p.m. group. Claycomb moved into linebacker Brad Kruger completed 70 of “You just have a little more The front will be led by seniors 127 passes for 946 yards and 12 confidence (because) they’ve * Conference game : Andy Garland, 17th positions last season after Rhiley Grubbs, Gabe Mitchell and Coach touchdowns; he also ran 59 times had a lot of reps the last couple year at Upton/Upton-Sundance previously playing in the for 227 yards and four scores. years,” Garland said. : 9-2, lost secondary. After moving up to 2019 Record Claycomb finished second The Patriots will need to to Cokeville in 1A-11 linebacker, “they played really well Page Upton-Sundance Patriots 2A EAST for U-S a year ago with 111 work on rebuilding their semifinals and did a nice job,” Garland said. They’re not alone among the carries for 627 yards and six line, but Gillespie and junior Patriots’ defensive returners, touchdowns. Nathan Baker will help provide Key Players The Patriots also return two leadership in that area. : Brad Kruger, Sr. though. QB of their top three receivers in “Replacing some linemen Patriots welcome 2A challenge : Jess Claycomb, Sr. Senior Ethan Mills was sixth on RB/LB Bruce (15 catches, 206 yards) will be a big deal for us, finding Upton-Sundance’s shift from Class 1A to Class Tongue River are making the change as well. And : Brayden Bruce, Sr. the team in defensive points and WR/LB and Claycomb (14 catches, 150 the right guys for those spots,” 2A this season has given the Patriots’ players Upton-Sundance has played current 2A East teams OL/DL: Wyatt Gillespie, Sr. had 32 tackles and nine pass break- some added motivation this offseason. Wheatland and Newcastle within the past four years. ups; junior Reece Barritt added 19 yards). Garland said. “They’re excited about it,” coach Andy In that time, the Patriots have proven they can Garland said. “They’re looking forward to hang with, and beat, 2A teams. Continuing that 2020 Schedule playing new teams. They understand that it’s trend this year will mean relying on a trio of all- 8-28: vs. Lead-Deadwood, S.D., 6 a step up from 1A. Every week you’re playing state players but also finding a way to rebuild a p.m. (Zero Week, at Upton) someone who’s going to be pretty salty.” young offensive line. Good Luck Upton-Sundance isn’t alone in making this The Patriots get back three all-state players in 9-5: at Campbell County JV, 10 a.m. Patriots!! shift, as East Conference cohorts Big Horn and seniors Brayden Bruce, Jess Claycomb and Wyatt *9-11: at Newcastle, 6 p.m. Gillespie, who were the team’s top three players in *9-18: vs. Wheatland, 6 p.m. (at Upton) defensive points last season. *9-25: at Torrington, 7 p.m. “We’re excited to have those guys back,” *10-2: vs. Tongue River, 6 p.m. (at Garland said. “They’re fun to coach and have good Sundance) attitudes.” *10-9: at Burns, 6 p.m. WCHS services include ER, Lab, Radiology, Outreach Clinics, Retail The trio is part of a group that includes seven *10-16: vs. Glenrock, 6 p.m. (at Upton) Pharmacy, Therapy, Home Health, Acute Care and a 58-bed long-term facility. returning starters on both offense and defense. *10-23: vs. Big Horn, 6 p.m. (at Bruce led the team with 87 tackles and 14 tackles Sundance) 1124 Washington Blvd. Newcastle, WY 82701 123 N. 2nd St. • Sundance, WY 82729 for loss. 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(gillette) CamelS 4A 1A/6-MAn West RiveRSide RebelS page 57 Mascot: Rebels Division: 1A/6-man Page 30 Big Piney Punchers 2A WEST 2A WEST Kemmerer Rangers Page 31 Rebels are young, but have experience Conference: West Rose ascends to leading role Colors: Red and gray During two years of winless football, the Riverside's 2018 roster but it will be uniquely posi- the Rebels will be deeper and Punchers are gaining momentum Rangers moving in right direction Campbell County Camels became complacent. looked like it was tailor-made tioned as a squad with both more competitive, both against Coach: Sam Buck, 7th year Between moving and meeting finishing among Big Piney’s returning rusher; he was second Kemmerer coach Bart Jernigan them were (starting at) 14 years other areas in our offense so the With a limited number of upperclassmen, the “Now it (appears) that for a junior varsity. youth and experience. their opponents and in practice. players and establishing top 13 tacklers. Of those top for the Punchers last year with isn’t always sure how the old… so I’m excited to see that defenseMasco doesn’tt: Cam packels the box as Camels' players didn't have to work as hard to With 10 total players, in- "The fact that we didn't lose "Now I really think with the 2018 Record: 3-5, ineligible cluding no seniors and only one anybody was huge, and that's numbers we'll have, we'll have community connections, Ryan 13, nine return, including four 147 yards on 41 carries. Hughes scoreboard will turn out. growth and that physical maturity full.”Division: 4A see playing time. I am shaking things up a for playoffs Visser didn’t have much of an all-conference selections (Raza, added 44 carries for 118 yards. But he is sure about the effort that’s hopefully going to come Kemmerer did not have a Consequently, in 2018 Campbell County went junior, the Rebels spent last kind of bolstered by the fact to compete for spots, and I Colors: Purple and gold year growing into roles and that we're going to get out a opportunity to build an offseason Hughes, Munoz and Thomas). Munoz is the team’s leading his players will bring to each into place,” he said. passing touchdown in 2019, 0-9 for a second consecutive season and saw its little bit when in all reality, think that will really improve game. Senior A.Q. Peternal is andCo theac hRangers: Andre willw R needose, to fi rst losing streak balloon to 19 games. learning systems. couple (players) that haven't the product we can put out 2019 Schedule Mascot: Punchers routine when he started coaching Visser said the Punchers’ returning receiver; he was third Riverside will be young been out in the past," coach “I know that the kids that Kemmerer’s lone returning all- find a new quarterback in 2020. However, as the program prepares for 2019 this is right along the norm there each week," Buck said. 8-31: Riverside Jamboree, 1 Division: Class 2A at Big Piney last year. defensive scheme is “simple but in receptions (14), yards (155) year at Gillette again this year, with Ryan Sam Buck said. we’ve got are going to come conference selection. Peternal, Jernigan said junior Tommy with a full group of seniors for the first time in Junior Tate Clutter was Conference: West His second time around is lethal… it lets the kids just play and touchdowns (two) for Big out and they’re going to scrap,” whose last name was Martinez Skidmore and sophomore Miller the team's only senior, With more players this year, p.m. (Zero Week) 2018 Record: 0-9, did not tMascothree yea:r sRangers and new expectations, that compla- for successful teams in 4A Riverside's only all-conference Colors: Red and silver much different, as he has seen the ball and have fun, and fulfill their Piney last season. Jernigan said. “They’re not going last season, led Kemmerer in Klayten Piippo are the qualify for playoffs Division: Class 2A pick last season. He led the 9-6: vs. NSI, 2 p.m. Punchers commit to building the responsibilities. The Punchers are also drawing to be the biggest, but we’re going both rushing and receiving in frontrunners to fill that spot. cency is dissipating, incoming head coach An- football.” Coach: Ryan Visser, dConferencerew Rose sai:d West. Rebels in both rushing yards team year-round. “Defense is a lot about desire, inspiration from a place they’d to go out and do our darndest to 2019. He carried 123 times for The line does return some (528) and receiving yards (503) *9-13: at Dubois, 2 p.m. second year at Big Piney Key Players Colors"I hav: eRed dem andand eblackd just as much and if not 2019 Record: 5-5, lost to “The participation’s been just wanting to get the job done, rather not. Taytan Wing, an all- maximize every bit of potential 641 yards and five touchdowns experience, led by senior Aaron and had 27 total touchdowns. awesome,” he said. “There’s and we have a lot of kids that conference selection last year we have.” while catching 13 passes for 103 OrtizRB/L andB: Vjuniorijay P Mattitter, McMillan.Sr. more out of players," Rose said. "It has made it ~ Coach Andrew Rose Big Horn Rural *9-21: vs. Ten Sleep, 2 p.m. Burns in 2A quarterfinals to where some are not pleased because they were Sophomore Garrett Ellis been a lot more buy-in and the want to do that.” as a junior, died in April in an Last year, the Rangers fought yards. He was also fourth for LTheB: H defense,unter Kr meanwhile,amer, Jr. Coach: Bart Jernigan, Rudd completed 102 of 182 *9-27: at Farson, 2 p.m. Key Players kids are starting to get it. If we Raza, an all-state choice, led accidental, self-inflicted gunshot hard but still couldn’t put Kemmerer in defensive points returns five of its top eight a b fourthle to g yearet aw atay Kemmererwith quite a bit. Now it (ap- LB: Dawsen Hayden, Sr. pears) that I am shaking things up a little bit Electricctric Company passes for 1,117 yards and 12 TE/DE: Cam Thomas, Sr. want to compete with some of the Punchers’ offense, completing wound. together a victory. Across an 0-8 and finished with 32 tackles last defensive point-talliers from 2019 Record: 0-8, did not *10-4: at Snake River, 2 p.m. season, Kemmerer was outscored year. 2019. when in all reality, this is right along the norm senior Dawsen Hayden, Rankin and junior Xan- ® touchdowns, and he was also QB/DE: Kaden Raza, Sr. these teams, we’ve got to put in 89 of 139 passes for 1,258 yards Visser said Wing’s death OG/DE: Colter Rankin, Jr. qualify for playoffs YYourour Toouchstoneuchstone Energy Cooperative *10-11: vs. Meeteetse, 2 p.m. : Carlos Munoz, Sr. by an average of 35-6. Offensively, he’s Kemmerer’s Junior Tyson McKane was for successful teams in 4A football." der Beeson. Riverside's No. 2 rusher with WR/DB the time.” and 14 touchdowns. transcended sports and was a loss LB: Liam Hughes, Sr. This year’s Ranger team has only returner who reached triple second in defensive points and The team returns eight to 10 starters on both Kramer led the team in tackles with 21 solo SAFETY: Think About It! 49 carries for 186 yards. *10-18: at St. Stephens, 2 p.m. With a deep and talented senior “It’s hard playing quarterback for the school and community. the right attitude for success, digits in rushing yards or who third in2 tackles019 S forc htheed Rangersule offense 2020and d Scheduleefense and lost just six seniors to and 32 assisted tackles, while Hayden led A host of receivers, includ- 2020 Schedule class, the Punchers will have a on ‘Madden,’ let alone in real It’s also become a motivator for Jernigan said, and he said he’s had more than 30 receiving yards last8-3 season.0: at Ch eHeye nleadsne E aallst, of7 p.m. g8-28rad:u Kemmereration. Th Jamboree,at added 4d p.m.epth has created more Gillette with five tackles for loss. ing Miller (389 receiving *10-25: vs. Burlington, 3 p.m. However, with a group of incoming sopho- 8-28: at Kemmerer Jamboree, 4 p.m. chance to do just that this season. life…. Having a second-year this year’s returners. excited to see both the physical in 2019. Kemmerer’s9-6: at Natro nreturnersa, 7 p.m. with six c(Zeroomp Week)etition in the offseason, helping to make yards), sophomore Nathaniel * Conference game (Zero Week) The Punchers’ defense returns system (quarterback) with some “They definitely have a real and mental development of his The challenge for Jernigan and tackles9-13: v fors. L lossaram lastie, 7 season. p.m. e9-4ve:r aty oWheatland,ne better 7a p.m.nd potentially shaking up the mores who could potentially make moves into Boreen (137), Ellis Rudd (134), 9-3: vs. Evanston JV, 4 p.m. the starting lineup, Rose said no spots are guar- a stacked unit, as five of the pretty good talent around him is sense of how life is fragile and players. the Rangers is to keep opposing 9McMillan-20: at Che wasyenn sixthe Cen intra l, 7 p.m. l*9-11ineu:p vs.s t Pinedale,he Cam e7l p.m.s will have this fall. junior Zac O'Roake (102) and *9-11: at Thermopolis, 5 p.m. team’s top seven tacklers are pretty exciting,” Visser said. (to) take advantage of every “I think even one or two of defenses from keying solely on defensive points and fourth anteed to returners. sophomore Griffin Zapata (95), Comfort Zone *9-18: at Pinedale, 7 p.m. 9-27: vs. Thunder Basin, 7 p.m. *9-18"T: hvs.er Thermopolis,e may be s o6 mp.m.e hurt feelings because 105 4th St. • Basin WY back. Lucas is Big Piney’s leading opportunity,” Visser said. Peternal. with 38 tackles, while Ortiz was others have stepped up to the plate and proved Rose, a Gillette native who spent eight years *9-25: vs. Lyman, 2 p.m. 10-4: at Rock Springs, 6 p.m. *9-26: at Mountain View, 11 a.m. as an assistant football coach, said the chance to Senior Liam Hughes was Big Key Players “He’s been a kid who’s been seventh and Piippo was eighth, themselves," Rose said. "For the first time in a Continued on Page 59 *10-2: vs. Lovell, 2 p.m. *10-2: at Lyman, 3 p.m. coach his alma mater makes the rebuilding effort Piney’s No. 2 tackler last season, relied on heavy for the last three respectively,10-11: vs. Sh iner idefensivedan, 7 p.m points.. long time we have individuals on the teams we *10-9: at Mountain View, 3:30 p.m. RB/LB: A.Q. 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Brost said the addition of about 18 players total, "right now, p.m. (Zero Week) third in defensive points and "The dedication to becoming Dower – a 6-foot-2-inch, 190- no one has stepped up to be that Since 2016, Cokeville is 9-2 simple for Cokeville, which last The Panthers have the 9-7: at Hanna, 2 p.m. leader." 9-4: vs. Rich County, Utah, 2 p.m. chipped in seven tackles for loss. better football players and better pound tailback – adds "another against current Class 2A West year had a high school population talent and the numbers to be Sophomore Landon Walker *9-14: vs. Meeteetse, 2 p.m. Still, Brost said he has high Conference teams, including of 79 – nearly 100 students competitive at the 2A level. This *9-11: vs. Lyman, 2 p.m. athletes has improved tenfold," wrinkle that we've never had be- was third on the team with 71 *9-21: at Burlington, 2 p.m. Brost said. fore, so we're going to try to uti- hopes for his team, which hasn't victories against playoff smaller than any other 2A school. year, Cokeville’s conversation *9-18: at Mountain View, 4 p.m. total tackles; he also had nine qualified for the playoffs and has qualifiers Big Piney and Lyman “We’ve got a lot of kids starts with three returning all- *9-28: vs. Snake River, 2 p.m. Although the Eagles finished lize him to the best of our ability." Key Players *9-25: vs. Pinedale, 1 p.m. tackles for loss and four pass 






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 *10-5: at Ten Sleep, 2 p.m. varsity seasons it's had since res- RB/LB: Nate Barnes, Sr. *10-2: at Thermopolis, 5 p.m. break-ups. victory against winless Dubois, trends by fielding a massive offen- Now, the Panthers will be one we’ve played 11-man, and that’s Barnes, Ethan Bird and Tyler Moyes finished sixth for 







 *10-12: at Dubois, 2 p.m. urrecting football at St. Stephens. of them. what we want to do,” he said. Moyes all come back to lead a the squad still scored more points sive line last year. That changes E/DB: Tyler Moyes, Sr. *10-9: at Kemmerer, 6 p.m. Cokeville in defensive points, *10-19: vs. Riverside, 2 p.m. and gave up fewer points than at this year as those players have "If we don't make the playoffs Cokeville coach Todd Dayton “We do realize it’s going to be a senior class of about six and a *10-16: vs. Big Piney, 3 p.m. while Bird was eighth and junior 307.686.1567 this year, something went drasti- said the program’s decision to big step up. … We know we’re total roster near 30. C/DE: Ethan Bird, Sr. *10-26: at Farson, 1 p.m. any point since brining back var- graduated, leaving smaller, but *10-23: at Lovell, 6 p.m. Garrett Reese was 10th. Junior sity six-man football in 2013. faster, players to fill those spots. cally wrong," Brost said. "That move to Class 2A and continue going to have to play football Barnes was Cokeville’s leading OT/DE: Eli Linford, Sr. Ian Clements and sophomore 


 



 
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  Stephens' only all-conference ent dynamic on the offensive year." Page 32 Lovell Bulldogs 2A WEST 2A WEST Mountain View Buffalos Page 33 Bulldogs ready for next step Buffalos seek another crown Not many teams jump from Lindsay leads the returners; Jones. Nichols led Lovell with For success to perpetuate, the This season, the Buffalos will View’s top nine players in one victory to six in one season, he had 78 carries for 492 yards 64 total tackles, while Jones led vision needs to be on the future. rely on 16 seniors, a group that’s defensive points last season, Meeks but that’s exactly what the last year. Junior Dallen Mangus the Bulldogs in defensive points So even though the Mountain never had a high school season is the only returner. Mascot: Bulldogs View Buffalos won Class 2A titles without a title-game appearance, to He finished fifth on the team Division: Class 2A Lovell Bulldogs did in 2019. added 47 carries for 443 yards, with 118, including four pass- in 2017 and 2019 and finished preserve the program’s momentum. with 57 total tackles, including Conference: West With new head coach Nicc while James had 78 carries for breakups and five sacks. runners-up in 2018, they aren’t “We graduated a very talented three tackles for loss. Walk Colors: Blue and white Crosby, a Lovell alumnus who 372 yards and Nichols chipped Overall, Lovell gets back going to let that define, or limit, class, but this senior class is the said Meeks could move from had previously been an assistant in 34 carries for 279 yards. six of its top nine players in what could happen this season. biggest senior class I’ve had at defensive tackle to defensive Mascot: Buffalos at Star Valley, the Bulldogs “I’m very excited to see what defensive points. Senior Myzek Coach Brent Walk said he’s Mountain View,” he said. “ … We end to take advantage of his Division: Class 2A Coach: Nicc Crosby, addressed that concern with his really like where these kids are at. athleticism and quick feet. finished 6-4 and lost in the first this year’s stable of backs can McArthur was sixth in defensive Conference: West second year at Lovell returning players. It’s just a matter of getting on the Four other returning players Colors: Purple and silver 2019 Record: 6-4, lost to round of the Class 2A playoffs. accomplish,” Crosby said. “It’s points and had a team-high six “In 2019, you were part of a state field to see what they’re capable of. finished with double-digit tackles Buffalo in 2A quarterfinals Crosby said the goal for even more exciting when I see sacks last year. championship, and that was great, “Now is their time, and that’s in 2019. Senior Sam Porter Lovell this year is to continue to the type of work the linemen Junior Casen Hiser was but you’re now a part of 2020,” he kind of their mindset.” notched 36 tackles, including four Coach: Brent Walk, build on last year’s jump. have been putting in during the seventh in defensive points said he told his team. “ … And now One point of pride for Walk is for loss; senior Ashton Schofield ninth year at Mountain View Key Players we’re moving on.” how his team continued to work in contributed 19 tackles, two “I couldn’t believe last year offseason.” and had 38 total tackles, junior 2019 Record: 11-0, beat OL/DL: Cruz Garcia, Sr. Certainly, the 2019 season was the offseason. He has consistently interceptions and four pass break- Buffalo in 2A championship RB/DE: C.J. Lindsay, Sr. how well last year’s team Senior Cruz Garcia and junior Quinn Lindsay added 31 tackles special. Mountain View finished had 45-50 of his 53 players coming ups; senior Bryson Walker had 18 RB/LB: Tyler Nichols, Sr. embraced our culture and picked Quinn Lindsay will lead that and Mayes notched 19. 11-0, its first undefeated season to weightlifting sessions, staggered tackles and two pass break-ups; since 1997. The Buffalos scored due to COVID-19. and Collins had 13 tackles. Key Players QB/DB: Cason James, Sr. up on schemes,” Crosby said. “I line. Seven starters return on both really think the leadership from James, a quarterback who offense and defense, so the 549 points, second-most in All-state senior Hunter Meeks Offensively, Schofield, an WR/DB: Ashton Schofield, Sr. Wyoming’s 11-man history, and will front both the offensive and all-state choice, finished with 11 our upperclassmen was key to transferred to Lovell from Bulldogs’ approaches might be a OL/DL: Hunter Meeks, Sr. 2020 Schedule allowed only 51. defensive lines. Out of Mountain catches for 296 yards and five OL/LB: Sam Porter, Sr. making this happen.” Rocky Mountain prior to the bit different in Crosby’s second touchdowns, good for second in 8-29 vs. Tongue River, 1 p.m. WR/DB: Bryson Walker, Sr. (Zero Week) Lovell graduated three all- 2019 season, completed 40 of 79 year. That’s by design. all three categories on the team last year. However, he’s the only 9-4: at Big Horn, 7 p.m. state players and six seniors passes for 573 yards and seven “Now that kids have an in all but returns three all- touchdowns. understanding of our offensive one of Mountain View’s top six 2020 Schedule *9-11: vs. Mountain View, 7 p.m. receivers to come back. conference selections in seniors Lovell loses its top two and defensive schemes and 8-28: vs. Green River, TBD (Zero *9-19: at Lyman, 3 p.m. Walk said Schofield could Week) Cason James, C.J. Lindsay and receivers, and senior Aden Mays principles, we will definitely figure into the offense in myriad *9-25: vs. Thermopolis, 7 p.m. 9-4: at Evanston, 7 p.m. *10-2: at Big Piney, 2 p.m. Tyler Nichols. (three catches for 85 yards) is be able to do more this year— ways. “We’re going to figure out the *9-11: at Lovell, 7 p.m. *10-9: vs. Pinedale, 6 p.m. Lovell had a rushing game by the team’s top returning pass- especially offensively,” he said. committee last season, with five catcher. “We really had to lean on our best way to get him the football *9-18: vs. Cokeville, 4 p.m. *10-16: at Kemmerer, 6 p.m. because he’s a dangerous, players finishing between 279 The Bulldogs bring back defense last year. I hope to see *9-26: vs. Kemmerer, 11 a.m. *10-23: vs. Cokeville, 6 p.m. dangerous threat every time he *10-2: at Pinedale, 7 p.m. * Conference game and 494 total yards. Of those, their top two defensive players our offense make some big touches the ball,” he said. four return. in Nichols and senior Aaron strides in my second year.” Junior Tanner Collins is *10-9: vs. Big Piney, 3:30 p.m. Fresh Meat Department • Delectable Deli Mountain View’s top returning *10-16: at Thermopolis, 6 p.m. Oven-Fresh Bakery • Fresh Produce rusher. Collins was fourth for the *10-23: vs. Lyman, 3 p.m. 2A WEST Lyman Eagles Hunting & Fishing Licenses • And More! team in 2019 with 228 yards on * Conference game 39 carries.

Eagles build on surprising run Lyman LYMAN CONTINUED- junior Rho Mecham, sophomore on only 22 carries – 9.9 yards McKoy Smith, Carter Smith and per carry – and also chipped Lyman’s leap forward in 2019 of the season, Lyman scraped giving the team its first home Mascot: Eagles hopefully that drives them to only surprised those outside together five victories, enough to playoff game since 2014. want it a little more.” junior Alex Bradshaw all logged in seven catches for 93 yards. Division: Class 2A Lyman. finish with the No. 2 seed from “You get a glimpse of what The returning pair of Bradshaw at least 23 defensive points apiece. He’s Lyman’s leading returning Fighting from behind most the Class 2A West Conference, could be,” coach Dale Anderson Conference: West and Brewer did plenty of damage Mecham finished with four sacks receiver. said, “and that’s always Colors: Blue and white on defense. and Bradshaw tied for the team “The nice thing with him is he exciting.” Brewer finished second for lead with three pass break-ups. can do a little bit of everything,” For the Eagles, who lost only 2020 Schedule Coach: Dale Anderson, Lyman in defensive points last “We’re short in a few Anderson said. “ … He does a lot positions,” Anderson said. of things pretty well, so we try to four seniors to graduation, the 8-28: at Malad, Idaho, 7 p.m. ninth year at Lyman season and led the Eagles with 11 opportunities to catch people by (Zero Week) tackles for loss and 10 sacks. “With our linebackers, we’re utilize that to our benefit.” 2019 Record: 5-5, lost still trying to figure out which Senior Carter Smith returns surprise are gone. No one will 9-3: vs. Rawlins, 5 p.m. Bradshaw – who Anderson overlook a team that returns to Thermopolis in 2A called one of the state’s best one of the guys to put there. … under center; he completed 46 of *9-11: at Cokeville, 2 p.m. two all-state selections (seniors quarterfinals interior linemen regardless of (But) that doesn’t hurt to have 93 passes for 552 yards and six : vs. Lovell, 3 p.m. Hansen Bradshaw and Preston *9-19 classification – was third in some kids with experience as touchdowns while also rushing : at Big Piney, 2 p.m. Brewer) and a host of other key *9-25 Key Players defensive points and tackles, underclassmen who can now step for 259 yards – No. 2 on the team : vs. Kemmerer, 3 p.m. into roles as juniors and seniors.” last year – and three more TDs. players who try to will keep *10-2 OL/DL: Hansen Bradshaw, Sr. notching five sacks of his own. Lyman in contention. *10-10: vs. Thermopolis, 11 a.m. Of Lyman’s top five tacklers Bradshaw and junior Briggs Anderson said Lyman’s run- RB/LB: Preston Brewer, Sr. Richards, who was an all- often approach no longer has to Fresh Meat Department • Delectable Deli “I think our kids, for the most *10-16: at Pinedale, 5 p.m. in 2019, though, they’re the only Oven-Fresh Bakery • Fresh Produce part, are pretty excited about QB/LB: Carter Smith, Sr. two to return. conference choice last year, will be the only option. *10-23: at Mountain View, 3 p.m. Hunting & Fishing Licenses • And More! that,” Anderson said. “You OL/DL: Briggs Richards, Jr. However, junior Chevy help lead the offensive line. “Hopefully we’ll have a more * Conference game get a taste of that success and Fackrell, senior Braxton Sabey, Brewer ran for 218 yards balanced attack,” he said. Page 34 Pinedale Wranglers 2A WEST 2A WEST Thermopolis Bobcats Page 35 Business as usual for Pinedale Bobcats make steady strides In an unexpected twist, to 2020, as only four seniors and he’s coachable,” Cundall Four years of steady improvement have brought the He was second for Thermopolis last year with 47 carries for 474 Pinedale’s geography might be graduated. Of this year’s 32 said. Thermopolis Bobcats to this point. yards, an average of 10.1 yards per carry, and seven touchdowns. the best thing going for it this anticipated players, about 10 will Moreover, Cundall said White The Bobcats are growing into a consistent Class 2A Sophomore Roedy Farrell contributed nearly identical numbers: contender; last year, Thermopolis won its first playoff game 43 carries, 429 yards and six touchdowns. season. be seniors. has developed as a leader and has since 2013. Cole, all-state as a sophomore and junior, ran 52 times for 394 Thanks to Pinedale’s isolation, “It’ll be very exciting to see shown younger players “how to This year could top that. yards and seven scores, taking on responsibilities beyond being the Mascot: Bobcats Mascot: Wranglers COVID-19 hasn’t been as much that come together this year,” work hard, how to be reliable, “We are proud of the growth and culture we have instilled in featured piece of the running game. Division: Class 2A Division: Class 2A this program,” said Matt McPhie, who became Thermopolis’ “Logan embraced his role both with the ball and without last Conference: West of a problem there as it has been Cundall said. “ … Now they get those kinds of things we look Colors: Purple and yellow : West in other communities. their shot to make some noise.” for.” coach in 2016. “The players have bought into a culture of season by being a great lead blocking back as well,” McPhie said “ Conference strength and conditioning and the results speak for themselves.” … His toughness and physicality will lead us. He has the ability to Colors: Green and orange Consequently, the Pinedale Senior Colby White, Pinedale’s But he won’t be alone. Coach: Matt McPhie, “ … We have some really talented kids who have set some catch the ball also which opens some things up for us.” fifth year at Thermopolis football team started its summer only all-state selection from The Wranglers’ four returning lofty goals, and we expect to be in the mix late in the playoffs.” Cole was the Bobcats’ leading receiver, catching 22 passes for 2019 Record: 5-5, lost to Coach: Clay Cundall, workout program on time, 2019, will help that effort. all-conference selections Thermopolis returns two all-state players, seniors Logan 372 yards and five touchdowns. Farrell added 10 catches for 222 Buffalo in 2A semifinals Cole and Remington Ferree. However, five other all-conference yards. second year at Pinedale something that not a lot of White led Pinedale’s rushing – White, seniors Dodge schools could do this year. game with 131 carries for 803 Westercamp and Carson Gregory selections graduated. Fortunately for the Bobcats, they have Ferree and senior Hyrum Rich will help anchor the offensive line. Key Players 2019 Record: 2-6, did not players ready to step in. The Bobcats graduated their top three players in defensive points RB/LB: Logan Cole, Sr. “We’re pretty fortunate to yards and nine touchdowns, all and junior Konner Ziegler – is qualify for playoffs “We have some inexperience all over the field,” McPhie but return their next eight – and they’ll be fitting into new roles as OL/DL: Remington Ferree, Sr. live in a town that hasn’t seen team-highs. second in number to only Big said, “which will provide opportunities for some of our young defined by a new defensive coordinator in 2020. RB/LB: Roedy Farrell, Soph. much in the way of infections,” White also led the Wranglers’ Piney in the Class 2A West players to step up and play on Friday nights.” Cole is Thermopolis’ leading tackler; he had 46 last season, OL/DL: Hyrum Rich, Sr. Key Players second-year coach Clay Cundall defense, more than doubling Conference. Junior Jase Longwell is Thermopolis’ top returning rusher. including three sacks. 2020 Schedule RB/LB: Colby White, Sr. said. “Because of that, we’ve up all his teammates with 82 Ziegler ran 94 times for 336 Ferree and junior Eli McCumber had 43 tackles apiece, and 8-29: at Worland, 1 p.m. Ferree had three sacks. C/DE: Carson Gregory, Sr. (Zero Week) been able to lift since the very total tackles and 157 defensive yards and also completed 19 of McLean had 27 tackles but also contributed three interceptions 9-4: vs. Tongue River, 6 p.m. OG/DT: Dodge Westercamp, Sr. beginning of summer and we points. His 32 solo tackles, seven 40 passes for 282 yards. Only and a team-high five pass break-ups. *9-11: vs. Big Piney, 5 p.m. QB/DB: Konner Ziegler, Jr. were able to have our team tackles for loss and three fumble four players caught passes for Longwell and senior Jaxon Jensen finished with 31 tackles each, *9-18: at Kemmerer, 6 p.m. while Farrell had 28 and senior Jesse Skelton had 27. *9-25: at Lovell, 7 p.m. camp at the very beginning of recoveries all led Pinedale last Pinedale last year, but three of *10-2: vs. Cokeville, 5 p.m. summer.” season. them return – including senior Thermopolis will move from the East to the West Conference this year and play eight new regular-season opponents. *10-10: at Lyman, 11 a.m. Bank of Sublette County : vs. Mountain View, 6 p.m. A Branch of Bank of Jackson Hole The Wranglers’ roster is only “He’s been a workhorse for us, Kaleb Bigelow, who had 90 180 Lane 3 • THERMOPOLIS, WY “We don’t have the familiarity with these teams,” McPhie said. *10-17 307-367-2672 *10-23: at Pinedale, 5 p.m. slightly changed from 2019 and he’s tough, and he’s durable, receiving yards on a team-high “This goes both ways, but we are excited for the opportunity in front * Conference game 307-864-3290 of us.”

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Division: Class 1A nine-man past four years, didn’t allow for Overall, Cornelius said he In between, sophomore Slade Conference: East Big Horn 55, Cokeville 7 much game-planning. expected about 21 players out Hopkins added 74 carries for 451 Colors: Blue and red “In six-man, if you have one or – at least that’s the number that yards and seven scores. two athletes, you could virtually are showing up to weight room Forkner also completed 45 State Semifinals out-run a lot of defensive sets,” sessions. That’s triple the number passes for 763 yards and nine Coach: Matthew Cornelius, Cornelius said, “and as a coach, of players on the roster compared touchdowns. Senior Ty Prall, who fifth year at Lingle there was not a lot of things that to two years ago. tied for the team lead with 218 : 5-5, lost to Cokeville 16, Upton-Sundance 7 2019 Record you could do to counter sheer “(We) can’t be more excited receiving yards and had four of Hanna in 1A-6 semifinals speed. that our program is growing his 11 catches go for scores, also Big Horn 48, Southeast 7 “ …. There will be much more back, hopefully, to the level of returns. scheming and film study with us competition the Doggers enjoyed Cornelius said the Doggers will Key Players coaches and kids than in the past.” in years past,” Cornelius said. focus on the pass, but an offensive DL: Cordell Forkner, Sr. State Quarterfinals Second: the schedule. Lingle Lingle had a pair of all-state line that averages more than 200 WR/DB: Cooper Hill, Sr. will play regional rivals like choices in 2019, and seniors pounds per player will give Lingle C/DL: Jessy Valentine, Sr. Cokeville 20, Wright 16 Southeast, Pine Bluffs and Lusk. Cordell Forkner and Cooper Hill options. The Doggers haven’t played any both return this fall. “Getting those kids the ball in WR/DB: Ty Prall, Sr. of them since 2015. Hill led the Doggers’ rushing space, we hope, is going to cause Upton-Sundance 53, Rocky Mountain 7 Third: the roster. attack with 87 carries for 651 fits for defenses,” Cornelius said. 2020 Schedule Lingle returns four of its top 8-28: at Casper East-West Big Horn 82, Wind River 0 five tacklers. Jamboree, 11 a.m. (Zero Week) Hill and Forkner went 1-2 for 9-4: vs. Wind River, 5 p.m. Lingle in defensive points last Southeast 25, Shoshoni 6 : at Southeast, 7 p.m. Good Luck year, with Forkner leading the *9-11 team with 58 total tackles and *9-18: vs. Wright, 7 p.m. Four players to watch Nine-man setup stokes rivalries three interceptions while Hill *9-25: at Lusk, 7 p.m. notched 55 tackles, 10 tackles for *10-2: vs. Saratoga, 6 p.m. Drake Lamp, Lusk Doggers! loss, three fumble recoveries and *10-9: at Moorcroft, 6 p.m. By Patrick Schmiedt be the source of a lot of clarification. Nine teams two interceptions. are scheduled to attend. *10-16: vs. Pine Bluffs, 7 p.m. Lamp is trying for something rare this Senior Dustin Swartwood had 10-23: at Greybull, 5 p.m. season – his fourth all-state selection. He led Lingle at Southeast, Sept. 11. Both the Doggers 52 tackles, Hopkins added 28 Four questions to answer * Conference game Class 1A 11-man in rushing last season in both What should we expect from this classification and Cyclones want to challenge for the top spot tackles and sophomore Hadley total yards (1,633) and yards per game (204.1). in 2020? In short, who knows? As an in the East. The fact that the Goshen County Fleming had 20. But he’s never had a chance to play in a playoff amalgamation of former 11-man and six-man rivals face each other in the conference opener is Senior lineman Jessy Valentine, Car Craft Body Shop game, and that’s gotta be motivating. teams, literally anything is possible. The only certainly clear, and motivating, to both squads. an all-conference pick, also 312 Main St. Lingle • 307-837-2655 team that reached the 1A 11-man semifinals last Rocky Mountain at Shoshoni, Sept. 11. Two top figures into the Doggers’ plans. Tryston Truempler, Shoshoni year that’s still around in 1A nine-man this year contenders for the West championship also meet is Southeast, and that vacuum at the top creates in the conference opener in Week 2. This game, He was third in all of Class 1A 11-man last opportunities for something new. win or lose, will help set the pace for the rest of season with 26.4 defensive points per game Does any one team have the advantage in nine- the season. 1A 9-MAN EAST Lusk Tigers and was by far Shoshoni’s leading tackler. He man’s first season? No. But three teams keep Riverside at Greybull, Oct. 9. These two also led Shoshoni in both passing yards (747) getting mentioned by nine-man coaches: Lusk, rivals haven’t played each other since 2014, and rushing yards (640), accounting for 11 Southeast and Rocky Mountain. Those programs and Riverside hasn’t won this game since 2008. touchdowns. have the talent and experience that other coaches Tigers open up the offense Having the rivalry back is nice, but this game will envy, and that edge puts those three programs The Lusk Tigers might have one also likely have big postseason implications, too. Tyler Banks, Rocky Mountain near the top in nine-man’s first go-round. of Class 1A nine-man’s most versatile What about the former six-man programs? Predicted order of finish offenses this season. On a senior-laden Grizzly team, Banks has Watch out. Four former six-man teams are East Conference: Southeast, Lusk, Saratoga, That versatility may not be defined by plenty of support. But he is a leader on both moving to nine-man this year, and they’ve all Lingle, Moorcroft, Wright, Pine Bluffs.West the number on the jersey, either. Mascot: Tigers “With more freedom in nine-man, sides of the ball – he ran for 1,049 yards and got potential. Saratoga, Riverside and Lingle all Conference: Rocky Mountain, Shoshoni, eight TDs last year and was also second on the bring back at least one player who was all-state Division: Class 1A nine-man we’re just looking to get our athletes the Riverside, Greybull, Wind River, Wyoming ball as much as possible,” Lusk coach team with 66 tackles. at six-man. Indian, St. Stephens. Conference: East What’s the most overlooked thing about Ryan Nelson said. “We’ve had some very Colors: Red and white versatile lineman that now may have the Noah Rimmer, Saratoga nine-man’s new setup? The renewed rivalries. Way-too-early title game Lingle-Southeast is returning to Goshen County, score prediction chance to carry the ball.” He led Class 1A six-man in receiving yards and Riverside-Greybull comes back to Big Horn Some of the Tigers’ key returners, Southeast 28, Rocky Mountain 26. Class 1A Coach: Ryan Nelson, including senior Jasper Caldera, junior last year despite not playing in the postseason, County. nine-man should be a class full of parity, and and he finished fourth in six-man in defensive sixth year at Lusk Dylan Molzahn and sophomore Dayne Four key games several other teams have the goods to make runs Lamp, might play both on the line and in Pierre Etchemendy, Agent points. His skills translate well to nine-man, East-West Jamboree, Aug. 28. In a to Laramie. On paper, though, the Cyclones and 2019 Record: 4-4, did not and he’ll help the Panthers stay in the East the backfield, giving Lusk’s opponents a classification with so much uncertainty, a series Grizzlies have the best chances to be there in qualify for playoffs Conference race. lot for which to prepare. of scrimmages during Zero Week in Casper could November. CONTINUED PAGE 38 307-334-3588 Page 38 Moorcroft Wolves 1A 9-MAN EAST 1A 9-MAN EAST Pine Bluffs Hornets Page 39 Wolves welcome new format Hornets focus on ground game Travis Santistevan has been through this. Garoutte is also Moorcroft’s leading returning When Pine Bluffs coach Will Gray year. As a football coach at Britton-Hecla High in rusher and was second on the team in rushing looks at what needs to change for his 2020 Schedule “He was exciting to watch at the JV South Dakota, he was part of a staff that helped a yards last year, but that’s a bit misleading – he had team to find some success, he can 8-28: at Casper East-West level last fall,” Gray said. program transition from 11-man to nine-man. just 42 yards on 13 carries. concentrate on two related statistics – Jamboree, 11 a.m. (Zero Week) At quarterback, sophomore Stu Now, in his third year at Moorcroft, Santistevan The Wolves’ returners on offense scored only rushing offense and rushing defense. 9-4: vs. Riverside, 2 p.m. Lerwick completed 18 passes for 200 Mascot: Wolves will help the Wolves make the same transition. one of Moorcroft’s 22 touchdowns last year. The Hornets finished last in Class *9-11: at Lusk, 6 p.m. yards in backup and spot starting duty *9-18: vs. Saratoga, 6 p.m. Division: Class 1A nine-man “Just with the amount of kids we get out, it Garoutte is the only one of Moorcroft’s top four 1A 11-man last season in both of those last season. He’ll work with a young *9-25: vs. Southeast, 7 p.m. : Hornets Conference: East made more sense to play at that level,” he said. tacklers to come back in 2020. He was third on the statistics. line that will look to seniors Isiah Mascot Consequently, Pine Bluffs went 1-7. 10-3: at Shoshoni, 1:30 p.m. Schultz and Austin Mondragon for : Green and black “That’s kind of the level we’re at, even though our team in defensive points and had 52 total tackles; Division: Class 1A nine-man Colors school enrollment says different.” he tied for Moorcroft’s team high with four sacks “Last year we couldn’t run the ball *10-9: vs. Wright, 6 p.m. leadership. *10-16: at Lingle, 7 p.m. Conference: East By opting down from Class 2A, the Wolves and two fumble recoveries. or stop the run to save our lives,” Gray Pine Bluffs also graduated five of its Colors: Purple and yellow Coach: Travis Santistevan, will be ineligible for the playoffs. Regardless, Senior Dekken Mayer was fifth for Moorcroft said. “We flat-out struggled. That has to *10-23: at Moorcroft, 6 p.m. top six players in defensive points. * Conference game third year at Moorcroft Santistevan said with a small group of juniors and in defensive points and had 43 tackles. improve.” Sweeter finished third on the team in : Will Gray, 2019 Record: 3-5, did not seniors, the time was right for a switch. Linder tied for seventh and had 22 tackles and To prepare for the transition from rushing yard. defensive points and was fifth with 27 Coach 11-man to nine-man and make those total tackles. He also had two sacks. qualify for playoffs “Players have definitely responded well to it,” three pass break-ups, while junior Randy Peters However, Gray said the Hornets 10th year at Pine Bluffs he said. “They’re the ones that get tired of playing had 25 tackles and senior Clay Stripp added 18. improvements, “I think our staff has have multiple players who can fill those Fornstrom added 31 tackles, 2019 Record: 1-7, did not schools two to three times our size. Mayer, Linder and senior Lane Wood each had watched every nine-man game on backfield spots. Some players may including 14 solo tackles. qualify for playoffs Key Players “ … We might not be able to win a state a pair of interceptions last year, as well, tying for YouTube and the NFHS Network,” come from other spots on offense, as Others who saw significant defensive RB/DL: Hunter Garoutte, Sr. championship, but we can always go win a the team lead. Gray said. “ … There is a lot more Pine Bluffs returns four of its top five playing time included junior Scott QB/S: Zane Linder, Jr. conference championship… and we can always In addition to Santistevan’s experience coaching space in the nine-man game, and open- receivers, including three who finished Fornstrom (21 tackles), Thompson (20), Key Players battle for an undefeated season. That would put up nine-man, assistant coach Jake Keffeler played field tackling and blocking look to be Mondragon (19), senior Marvin Reza : Ryan Fornstrom, Soph. OL/LB: Dekken Mayer, Sr. with triple-digit yards in 2019. WR/RB/DB two big markers for Moorcroft football.” nine-man while in high school in Faith, S.D. the most important of the fundamentals. Junior Reed Thompson led the (17), junior Tyler Christofferson (15) : Stu Lerwick, Soph. OL/DL: Clay Stripp, Sr. QB/LB With only five seniors expected on the Wolves’ As for the game itself and its fundamentals? We’ve been looking at ways to Hornets with 16 catches for 189 yards, and sophomore Diego Paniagua (15). OL/DL: Scott Fornstrom, Jr. 25-player roster, their challenge is clear. “Really, they’re not that different,” Santistevan incorporate more individual and group Senior J.T. Mohren will also be key. while Fornstrom added 12 catches for WR/LB: Reed Thompson, Jr. 2020 Schedule Santistevan was frank about his team’s said. drills to rep these skills during practice.” 122 yards. “We will be young all over the field 9-4: vs. Greybull, 6 p.m. weaknesses – speed and size. The Wolves aren’t Ryan Fornstrom, who made the Junior Ty Sweeter only had three on defense,” Gray said, “but we feel blessed with either. Regardless, Moorcroft does all-conference team as a freshman last like this group of kids is hungry and Bluffs Car Care *9-12: at Saratoga, 2 p.m. catches, but they went for 111 yards. return six starters on both offense and defense, season, is the only returning player who Pine Bluffs will also have junior they don’t like how last season turned 700 Parsons St. Pine Bluffs WY *9-18: vs. Lusk, 7 p.m. which should keep the Wolves competitive. had positive rushing yards last season Andrew Loya, who transferred in last out. They’ve been very motivated to do 307-245-3575 *9-25: at Wright, 7 p.m. Senior Hunter Garoutte and junior Zane Linder – and he finished the season with 1 year and is eligible for varsity play this what it takes to be successful.” *10-2: at Southeast, 6 p.m. were both all-conference selections. Linder completed 43 passes for 508 yards and *10-9: vs. Lingle, 6 p.m. 116 D Road Saratoga Panthers 1A 9-MAN EAST : at Riverside, 6 p.m. five touchdowns. However, Garoutte (with seven 10-16 catches for 59 yards last year) is the only returning Moorcroft *10-23: vs. Pine Bluffs, 6 p.m. player who caught more than two passes last Wyoming * Conference game season. Panthers are seasoned group to the offensive line, while With only two seniors gone from only all-state selection last season, was Wright said junior Geoffrey Johnson LUSK CONTINUED- Lusk gets back three of its top four tacklers from 2019. LUSK last year’s roster, Saratoga enters Class the top target, leading Class 1A six- and sophomore Heston Fisher will also Even so, Lusk’s offense will still flow through senior Drake Molzahn, an all-state choice last season, led the Lusk Key Players 1A nine-man with one of the most man with 730 receiving yards on 34 figure into the Panthers’ plans. Lamp, who is trying to become one of only a handful of defense with 77 tackles in 2019, including 27 solo tackles and experienced teams in the classification. catches, including 10 touchdowns. Wright said his players’ biggest Wyoming players to become four-time all-state choices. nine tackles for loss. RB/DB: Drake Lamp, Sr. Mascot: Panthers Panther coach Logan Wright said he “If we do things the right way, we defensive challenge will be re-learning Division: Class 1A nine-man Lamp led the Tigers with 188 carries for 1,633 yards Dayne Lamp was second in tackles with 76 and third in RB/OL/LB: Dylan Molzahn, Jr. is excited to see what that group can do can emulate what last year looked like, how to stop power running teams, and 19 touchdowns last season. However, of the three Lusk defensive points. Conference: East – especially since his players have the because there were times last year something they didn’t see much in players who had more than 20 rushing yards last year, he’s the Caldera tied for fourth on the team with 32 total tackles; he OL/RB/DL: Jasper Caldera, Sr. Colors: Purple and yellow skills to match the playing time they’ve when we were unstoppable,” Wright six-man. also had six tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries. received. said. Still, the Panthers’ experience and only one to return. OL/RB/LB: Dayne Lamp, Soph. “Drake could put up monster numbers,” Nelson said. Junior Mason Wells added 26 tackles, while Drake Lamp Coach: Logan Wright, “Experience doesn’t mean a lot if The line is more of a question mark. athleticism will also be tough for other “He’s bought in to the offseason program, was excited to go and senior Aric Eaton tied for the team lead with four pass third year at Saratoga they’re not talented,” Wright said. Sophomore center Kellen Reeder will teams to stop. to camp, he’s finally realized some of his potential. Our crazy break-ups apiece. 2019 Record: 5-3, ineligible Beyond that, though, Wright said be an important part of the approach, “Who knows who has the spring (and) summer has made things a bit different, but he’s Nelson said junior quarterback/safety Walter Kupke, junior 2020 Schedule for playoffs he’ll ask those talented, experienced but who will fill the other spots on the advantage?” Wright said. “Is it the 11- got the school rushing record in his sight and wants to get after tight end/defensive back Aiden Applegarth and sophomore 8-28: at Casper East-West players to work hard enough to build line isn’t clear yet. man team cutting two tackles off or the it.” running back Collin Taylor will also figure into Lusk’s plans. Key Players Saratoga into a contender in a new “We have the kids to do it, we’re six-man teams trying to spread you out Although the Lusk passing game was quiet last year – only Back-to-back 4-4 seasons without reaching the playoffs Jamboree, 11 a.m. (Zero Week) RB/TE/MLB: Noah Rimmer, Sr. classification. just not sure who it’s going to be yet,” and play a game closer to six-man? also has Lusk motivated. Nelson said the Tigers are “starting Wright said the Panthers’ time in Wright said. “Hopefully we’re one of the best seven completions all season – the Tigers do need to find a 9-5: at St. Stephens, 1 p.m. QB/DB: Teegan Love, Sr. quarterback, and Drake Lamp (three catches, 20 yards) is the to realize what it takes to get over that hump and make the RB/LB: Justin Shotwell, Sr. Class 1A six-man helped his players Saratoga’s defense returns its top teams at that.” only player back with more than one catch last year. next step to get to the playoffs. We felt we lost to some teams *9-11: vs. Pine Bluffs, 6 p.m. WR/DB: Gavin Bartlett, Sr. explore their talents. The six-man four tacklers, and they will be led by Juniors Mason Wells and Riley Blackburn will add depth we shouldn’t have but that has motivated them to buy in.” game made Saratoga’s players better Rimmer at middle linebacker. He had *9-18: at Moorcroft, 7 p.m. players in the open field, something almost double the number of tackles 2020 Schedule *9-25: vs. Lingle, 7 p.m. they will try to exploit in 2020. of any other Panther in 2019, finishing Allbright’s 9-4: at Wyoming Indian, 7 p.m. On offense, that starts at with 85 total tackles and five sacks. *10-2: at Wright, 6 p.m. *9-12: vs. Moorcroft, 2 p.m. quarterback. 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Page 40 Southeast Cyclones 1A 9-MAN EAST 1A 9-MAN EAST Wright Panthers Page 41 Cyclones have title ingredients Panthers won’t alter approach How’s this for straightforward? Ryan Clapper were both all-state Cyclones’ top two tacklers return in The Wright Panthers just might be the perfect When thinking about his team’s choices, while seniors Hayden Cord Herring and Hall. Cord Herring team for nine-man football. “It doesn’t have to be pretty, strengths entering 2020, Southeast Anderson and Bodie Herring and had 53 tackles, including team-highs As the Panthers make the transition this fall, coach Mark Bullington didn’t mess junior Cord Herring were all- with 28 solo tackles and seven but we have to get people to Mascot: Cyclones around. conference picks. tackles for loss. Hall, meanwhile, led they have three big things going for them. Division: Class 1A nine-man “We have speed, we have size and The rushing attack will feature the Cyclones with 56 total tackles. First: Wright graduated seven senior starters, the ground.” Conference: East we have depth,” Bullington said. Cord Herring (91 carries, 409 yards), Senior Sawyer Anderson and so this year’s returners will have the opportunity Mascot: Panthers Colors: Blue and silver The Cyclones tick all the boxes Clapper (68 carries, 377 yards), senior Ethan Steinhausen had 28 to ingrain nine-man habits without restructuring Division: Class 1A nine-man needed for a successful football Anderson (67 carries, 280 yards) and tackles, while junior Kirk Kay added 11-man tendencies. Coach: Mark Bullington, team. senior Brant Fullmer (29 carries, 155 26. ~Coach Larry Yeradi Conference: East 22nd year at Southeast For coach Larry Yeradi, who said he wants to Bullington said his team has nine yards). Bullington also said seniors Brock rushers and two of their top three receivers. Grant Colors: Black and gold 2019 Record: 6-4, lost to seniors and seven juniors, and all of Anderson completed 27 of Blevins, Reece Robertson and find ways to continue running an option offense at Big Horn in 1A-11 semifinals them should play important parts in 60 passes for 518 yards and six Durward Randall will help provide nine-man, developing timing is important. Mills, a junior, is Wright’s leading returning a run at a championship in the first touchdowns last year, with Clapper depth and experience. Also part of rusher and receiver – but he only had 13 rushing Key Players “I’m still an option guy, but I’m not real sure Coach: Larry Yeradi, year of Class 1A nine-man. leading the team in receiving yards the mix is junior Will Baker, who how that option’s going to look when you only yards and 83 receiving yards last season. QB: Hayden Anderson, Sr. “These kids have paid their dues,” (139 on four catches) and Bodie didn’t play last year but comes in 26th year at Wright OG/MLB: Harrison Hall, Sr. have three linemen,” Yeradi said. “You don’t have Mills is also Wright’s leading returning tackler. Bullington said. Herring leading the team in catches at 6 feet 8 inches tall and about 300 He was second for the Panthers last season with 2019 Record: 4-5, lost WR/RB/DB: Brant Fullmer, Sr. Have they ever. After finishing (11 for 104 yards). pounds. as many holes to run through.” FB/OLB: Cord Herring, Jr. 0-8 two years ago, the Cyclones Bullington said the returning With a deep and athletic team, Even so, Yeradi said the Panthers return three 57 tackles, including 29 solo tackles, and had two to Cokeville in 1A-11 went 6-4 and reached the Class 1A experience gives Southeast plenty of Bullington said some players who interceptions. 2020 Schedule capable linemen, and seniors Kayden Mack quarterfinals 11-man semifinals last year, losing to offensive options, and the switch to have had to play both offense and and Ethan Zancanella were both all-conference Zancanella was fourth on the team with 48 9-4: vs. Shoshoni, 5 p.m. eventual champion Big Horn. nine-man doesn’t change how many defense may have the luxury of *9-11: vs. Lingle, 7 p.m. selections last season. tackles, including a team-high three sacks. From that team, the Cyclones of those options can be on the field some rest time this season – and to Senior Kaden Tescher contributed 44 tackles, Key Players 9-18: at Wind River, 5 p.m. return their quarterback, top four at once. play on defense, players will have to “We’re going to be pretty OK with our linemen, *9-25: at Pine Bluffs, 7 p.m. rushers, three of their top four “We’ll have so many weapons,” prove their ability to make plays. mainly because we only have to come up with two sacks and two fumble recoveries. Mack had OL/FB/LB: Kayden Mack, Sr. *10-2: vs. Moorcroft, 6 p.m. receivers and their top two tacklers. Bullington said. “We’ve told the kids if you can’t 37 tackles and sophomore Parker Worman added *10-9: at Saratoga, 6 p.m. three of them,” Yeradi said. “And we’ve got three QB/HB/DB: Kaden Tescher, Sr. Bullington counted nine returning Clapper will also handle kicking tackle in space in nine-man, you good kids coming back.” 24. *10-16: vs. Lusk, 2 p.m. players who were starters at some duties. probably won’t be on the field,” OL/DL: Ethan Zancanella, Sr. *10-23: at Wright, 7 p.m. Second: The Panthers have the right numbers. Yeradi said one of his focus areas with the point last season. Although Southeast graduated Bullington said. defense will be improving tackling in space. QB/DB: Parker Worman, Soph. * Conference game Senior Harrison Hall and junior three of its top five tacklers, the For close to a decade, Yeradi said, Wright hasn’t scrimmaged in practice due to low numbers, “I have a feeling there’s going to be a lot relying on coaches, managers, trash cans or “Mr. more field to cover with less kids,” he said. “ … 2020 Schedule It doesn’t have to be pretty, but we have to get Invisible” to fill scrimmage spots. 8-28: at Casper East-West With an anticipated roster of 20 or 21 players, people to the ground.” Jamboree, 11 a.m. (Zero Week) the Panthers can scrimmage full at nine-man, Third: Wright has program momentum. developing players more efficiently. Wright has qualified for the playoffs in back-to- 9-4: at Rocky Mountain, 6 p.m. The Panthers lose their quarterback, top three back seasons, steady development for a program 9-11: vs. Wyoming Indian, 6 p.m. that previously hadn’t reached the postseason *9-18: at Lingle, 7 p.m. since 2009. Last season ended with a gut-wrenching 20-16 *9-25: vs. Moorcroft, 7 p.m. loss to Cokeville in the first round of the 1A 11- *10-2: vs. Lusk, 7 p.m. (307) 682-5153 man playoffs. *10-9: at Pine Bluffs, 6 p.m. “It’s kind of kickstarted those underclassmen,” *10-16: at Saratoga, 5 p.m. Yeradi said. “ … There were still a lot of those 5005 Rourke Avenue kids talking about using their winter and what *10-23: vs. Southeast, 7 p.m. Gillette, WY 82717 would have been their spring seasons to get ready * Conference game for the fall.”

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Mendenhall said the Rebels are it’s never had before – football that double-digit tackles in 2019 – seniors work with Diaz-Rios and Haley to Playoffs. “We should have a strong solid tacklers, especially in the isn’t 11-man. Avery Swiftney (35 tackles) and lead efforts up front. The Riverside Rebels haven’t defense,” Mendenhall said. open field. Mascot: Buffaloes Class 1A’s top division switched Camryn Chapman (17), sophomores Greybull will also be buoyed by had the chance to play for a “Offense is a whole new animal, “Coming from six-man, we’re Division: Class 1A nine-man from 11-man to nine-man, and with Beto Diaz-Rios (16), Cade Cooper several players returning from injury postseason berth in any of the past though, so that’s up in the air.” pretty solid in that,” he said. Greybull’s enrollment placing the (16) and Jake Schlattmann (15), and and an influx of freshmen from an Conference: West four years after opting down to As expected, the defense is On offense, Duncan completed Buffaloes in the 1A division, change junior Weston Haley (14). eighth-grade team that had just one Mascot: Rebels play six-man football. loaded with returners. 123 of 207 passes for 1,765 yards Colors: Blue and yellow was coming regardless. On offense, Castro led Greybull loss in 2019. In all, the offense has Division: Class 1A nine-man Coach Eli Moody said his team with 113 carries for 345 yards. He’s eight players returning who started Now, in Class 1A nine-man, the Senior Tate Clutter, an all-state and 27 touchdowns last year. postseason is again on the Rebels’ selection last year, led the Rebels Clutter caught 38 of those passes Conference: West Coach: Eli Moody, has a “football is football” approach, also Greybull’s leading returning at least two games and the defense radar. in defensive points and tackles. for 587 yards and 10 touchdowns, Colors: Red and silver third year at Greybull but also spending time watching receiver, finishing third for Greybull has nine. game films from South Dakota in receiving yards (79) and second in “We have a lot of kids that were “When you take away the He had 63 total tackles, including good for second on the team in all : 1-7, did not 2019 Record and Minnesota to make nine-man’s catches (nine). forced to see the field last probably opportunity for playoffs, that’s 35 solo and 13 for loss. He also three categories last season. Coach: Greg Mendenhall, qualify for playoffs wrinkles work for the Buffs. “Coming in as a junior with all the before they were truly ready, but pretty depressing,” first-year head intercepted three passes. Of the six players who broke first year at Riverside “They are excited for a new experience he has, he will be one of they gained a ton of experience on coach Greg Mendenhall said. “ Junior Nathaniel Boreen was into triple-digit receiving yards last 2019 Record: 5-3, ineligible Key Players challenge and to play some new the leaders of the offense and will the fly and grew from it,” Moody … Everyone that I’ve talked to second for Riverside in defensive season, five return. teams,” Moody said. “Also with help set the tempo,” Moody said. said. “We also have quite a few kids on the team has been excited for points and had 57 tackles, 13 for Boreen added 14 catches for 212 for playoffs RB/DB: Irving Castro, Jr. everything going on in the world Sophomore Aiden Reece saw coming up from the middle school the opportunity to make playoffs loss. yards and nine scores, O’Roake TE/LB: Jesus Hernandez, Sr. right now, they just want to get some time under center last year, that are competitive and ready to again.” Senior Cash Duncan contributed had 14 catches for 206 yards and Key Players OL/DL: Chase Oster, Soph. together and work and play.” completing 14 passes for 120 yards. push the upperclassmen.” The Rebels had only one senior 34 tackles, junior Garrett Ellis three TDs, Rudd had 15 catches FB/LB: Tate Clutter, Sr. FB/LB: Jake Schlattmann, Soph. Senior Jesus Hernandez, an all- Senior wide receiver/defensive back on last year’s roster, so Mendenhall Rudd added 30, senior Zac for 186 yards and eight scores and : Cash Duncan, Sr. conference selection in 2019, led inherits a team that can compete O’Roake 29 and junior Griffin Zapata had 10 catches for 171 QB/LB Greybull with 61 total tackles last immediately. With that experience, Zapata 23. O’Roake led Riverside yards and a score. WR/LB: Zac O’Roake, Sr. 2020 Schedule year and was second in defensive RB/S: Nathaniel Boreen, Jr. 8-28: at Casper East-West points. the Rebels can focus more on with six sacks and Rudd had a Clutter led the Rebels’ rushing game with 62 carries for 316 yards. Jamboree, 11 a.m. (Zero Week) “He is a natural linebacker,” Moody said. “Last year was his first Duncan added 174 yards on the 2020 Schedule 9-4: at Moorcroft, 6 p.m. ground. year of high school football, so we 8-28: at Casper East-West *9-11: vs. Wind River, 7 p.m. spent a lot of the season getting the Big Horn Rural Mendenhall, who was *9-18: at Wyoming Indian, 7 p.m. rust knocked off, so it will be fun to previously the head coach for the Jamboree, 11 a.m. (Zero Week) *9-25: vs. Rocky Mountain, 7 p.m. see his growth moving forward.” Electric Company six-man team at Terry, Montana, 9-4: at Pine Bluffs, 2 p.m. *10-2: at St. Stephens, 1 p.m. Junior Irving Castro was fourth said he’s built an expansive *9-11: vs. St. Stephens, 1 p.m. in defensive points and had team- Your Touchstone Energy® Cooperative *10-9: vs. Riverside, 6 p.m. playbook but whittles down the *9-18: at Rocky Mountain, 6 p.m. highs with three interceptions and selections to fit the players he has. *10-15: at Shoshoni, 6 p.m. *9-25: vs. Wyoming Indian, 1 p.m. three pass break-ups. 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(337) and receiving touchdowns Banks added 66 tackles, while With a deep senior class of a season. The Grizzlies lost just one OL/DL: Jaxon Jolley, Sr. But for a team that returns as (4). Senior Taylor Winland (129 Horrocks had 51 and Jolley 33. dozen, a potential roster floating “Coaching good kids is fun, senior from last year’s 6-4 team, many players as the Grizzlies do, receiving yards) and Banks (102) Senior Tonka Lytle (28 around 32 players, and enough and coaching kids who have so Rocky Mountain is primed for Mascot: Grizzlies 2020 Schedule those players are just the tip of also reached triple-digit receiving tackles), sophomore Nate experience to make the Grizzlies taken the lumps, and the hard a deep playoff run this season. Division: Class 1A nine-man 9-4: vs. Wright, 6 p.m. the talent iceberg. yards in 2019. Minemyer (25 tackles), senior immediate contenders, coach and occasionally lopsided Rocky Mountain had six all- Conference: West *9-11: at Shoshoni, 3:30 p.m. Moving to nine-man means not Horrocks and sophomore Trevor Jewell (24) and senior Richard Despain said his team losses to more experienced, and conference selections last year, Colors: Brown and yellow *9-18: vs. Riverside, 6 p.m. everyone who started last year Carsyn Weber split time under Dawson May (20) also played is approaching the change with mature teams brings a level of and all six are back in 2020. *9-25: at Greybull, 7 p.m. will start this year – the Grizzlies center, with Weber throwing for key roles on the defense in 2019. excitement. anticipation and excitement,” The Grizzlies return two Coach: Richard Despain, : vs. Wyoming Indian, 6 p.m. return 10 players on offense *10-2 464 yards and Horrocks for 365. Two other linemen, sophomore Just a couple years ago, the Despain said. “ … With nine- all-state selections in seniors fifth year at Rocky Mountain and 11 players on defense who 10-9: at Lusk, 5 p.m. The Grizzlies’ defense is Dylen Clendenen and junior Grizzlies were in an opposite man, we should be able to give Tyler Banks and Trace Moss, 2019 Record: 6-4, lost to started last year. *10-16: vs. Wind River, 6 p.m. also experienced – the top nine Colter Thormahlen, are also key position – a thin roster led to younger guys more experience while four others – seniors Upton-Sundance in state Banks was the main cog in *10-23: at St. Stephens, 1 p.m. tacklers are back. Moss led the parts of the Grizzlies’ approach, some pretty bad losses and even at the appropriate level, and keep Austin Haslem, Zane Horrocks quarterfinals the rushing attack, running 146 * Conference game Grizzlies with 86 total tackles, 24 Despain said. Page 44 Shoshoni Wranglers 1A 9-MAN WEST State Champs Snake River Changes afoot for Shoshoni Rattlers Shoshoni’s plans for transitioning to nine-man football are Shoshoni’s leading returning receiver. straightforward. Senior Kade Fike added 162 rushing yards on 53 carries. His Mascot: Wranglers Tweak the offense. return is still tentative as he recovers from injury. 2019 State Playoffs Division: Class 1A nine-man Completely overhaul the defense. Hilder and Gibbel will join a pair of sophomores, Jaxson Conference: West “It’s easy to convert our offense to a nine-man offense,” coach Tony Stanley and Korbin Dewitt, in leading the offensive line. : Blue and yellow Colors Truempler said. “Defensively we’ve had to make some changes and Coach Truempler said the Wranglers will only have about four State Championship right now that’s our biggest focus. … It’s almost a clean slate. The seniors this year, and of those, only two have played three full seasons. Coach: Tony Truempler, eighth year at Shoshoni fundamentals are the same on defense, but our schemes and stuff are a Consequently, Shoshoni will need to rely on younger players, Snake River 71, Hanna 38 2019 Record: 4-5, lost little bit different.” specifically a deep sophomore class, to be successful, coach to Southeast in 1A-11 Fortunately for the Wranglers, they return their top three tacklers Truempler said. quarterfinals and nine players in total who started at some point on defense last year. The depth question is less of a question, though, at nine-man, State Semifinals Senior Tryston Truempler, Shoshoni’s only all-state choice, leads and coach Truempler said his players have responded well to the the defensive charge. He had 120 total tackles, including 49 solo and change. The Wranglers’ lack of depth is nothing new, and playing Key Players Hanna 92, Lingle 58 OT/DE: Johnny Hilder, Sr. 15 for loss, and finished third in Class 1A 11-man with 26.4 defensive Class 2A teams the past couple years – where Shoshoni could QB/LB/P: Tryston Truempler, Sr. points per game. hang for a half before their depth ran thin – showed that nine-man WR/CB: Nathon Cousineau, Jr. Meanwhile, senior Johnny Hilder, an all-conference pick, finished is a good fit for the program. Snake River 61, Hulett 0 RB/LB: Kade Fike, Sr. with a team-high six sacks and two fumble recoveries, while The players are ready for the changes, too, coach Truempler said. sophomore Pehton Truempler was second on the team with 70 total “The players are kind of like, ‘We just want to play football,” 2020 Schedule tackles. Together, they were the top three tacklers on Shoshoni’s roster he said. “ … They’re just happy we’re still playing football.” State Quarterfinals 8-28: at Casper East-West last year. Jamboree, 11 a.m. (Zero Week) Junior Duke Gibbel and sophomore Dominic Jarvis added Hanna 73, Meeteetse 36 9-4: at Southeast, 5 p.m. 44 tackles apiece, Fike had 34 and senior Ty Nordwick had 25. *9-11: vs. Rocky Mountain, 3:30 p.m. Sophomore Alex Mills led the Wranglers with six interceptions. LANDER *9-17: at St. Stephens, 5 p.m. On offense, Tryston Truempler led Shoshoni in both rushing and Lingle 73, Burlington 38 *9-24: at Wind River, 7 p.m. passing, running 98 times for 640 yards while completing 41 passes for GAMBLE’S 10-3: vs. Pine Bluffs, 1:30 p.m. 747 yards. Snake River 59, Kaycee 0 *10-10: at Wyoming Indian, 1 p.m. “In a lot of ways, he played like a senior last year,” coach Truempler 420 Main • Lander WY 82520 *10-15: vs. Greybull, 6 p.m. said. “ … I knew he was tough, but I didn’t realize how tough he was.” *10-23: vs. Riverside, 5 p.m. However, the Wranglers’ top two receivers graduated. Junior 332-3670 Hulett 60, Farson 13 * Conference game all-conference selection Nathon Cousineau (11 catches, 186 yards) is Four players to watch 1A 9-MAN WEST Wind River Cougars Six-man race is wide open Parker Clawson, Farson By Patrick Schmiedt wants to return the championship game again this season, a victory here in this non-conference but Clawson was valuable on a balanced Depth a luxury for Cougars Four questions to answer intra-county contest will be mighty helpful. Pronghorn team last season, leading them in The change to nine-man football at coming out for Wind River this fall, pretty easy shift because we have a lot Can Snake River make another shutout run like Farson at Burlington, Sept. 11. The West receiving (30 catches, 436 yards) and finishing Wind River has created a unique side the competition will be one more of kids back on that end of the ball.” last year’s? No. Snake River’s nine consecutive Conference is always competitive in six-man. second in tackles. He’s also Farson’s only effect. motivating factor for a team that is Colver had 46 tackles a year ago, shutouts last year is a feat we’ll likely never see Winning this one – the West Conference opener returning all-state pick. With two fewer players on the field trying to improve on last year’s 1-8 including five for loss, while Miller Mascot: Cougars again in six-man. And the Rattlers graduated six for both squads – will go a long way in reaching at a time, two fewer players will earn finish. had 45 tackles and Dillon 32. Division: Class 1A nine-man all-state players, leaving opportunities for several the goal of a conference championship. Devon Grosstick and starting positions. Trujillo said younger players saw Three juniors – Shawn Reid, Conference: West other teams. Snake River at Encampment, Sept. 12. The Jase Smith, Hanna The Cougars’ players have realized the importance of leadership during Landen Brownlee and Trey Colors: Purple and black But can Snake River repeat as champs? Ask Tigers’ first official conference game comes at this, coach Mykah Trujillo said, and last year’s struggles. Mulholland – all saw time on defense the coaches, and they’ll give you the standard home against the defending state champions. They put up similar numbers in 2019. in turn have been motivated to do “I think they saw the power last year. Reid had 23 tackles, Coach: Mykah Trujillo, answer – they’re the champs until someone beats What an opportunity for Encampment to prove it Grosstick, a senior, caught 25 passes for 376 more. that they have when they’re in Brownlee 20 and Mulholland 16. sixth year at Wind River them. But six-man should have parity at the top belongs in the discussion as something more than yards and had 202 defensive points; Smith, a “It doesn’t sound like a lot, that position for everyone else on Two linemen, senior Cole Barrett 2019 Record: 1-8, lost this season, and several teams are capable of a novelty. junior, caught 22 passes for 290 yards and had taking away two positions, but for the team,” he said. “ … I think the and sophomore Tucker Jensen, are making a title run. to Big Horn in 1A-11 Hanna at Kaycee, Oct. 23. On paper, the 208 defensive points. As Hanna’s two returning us at a small school it adds a lot of younger kids saw how vital that is for key pieces of the approach as well. So who’s the favorite? Dunno. One of the quarterfinals Miners and Buckaroos should be near the top of all-state picks, they’ll be key in getting the competition,” Trujillo said. “ … The team success.” While Wind River does lose its challenges in assessing the preseason prospects the East Conference again this season, so when Miners into title contention. players, I know, it’s got their wheels The Cougars do return three all- quarterback, the Cougars do return Key Players is that of the 40 players selected all-conference turning, thinking, ‘Who am I going to conference players in seniors Colter two of their top three rushers and last season, only 14 return, thanks to graduation they meet in the regular-season finale, it’ll likely RB/LB: Colter Colver, Sr. Zander Risner, Snake River have to beat out for a spot?’” Colver and Charles Dillon and junior everyone who caught more than one RB/WR/S: Jaden Miller, Jr. and teams moving to nine-man. Farson and be for way more than just pride. With upwards of 30 players Jaden Miller. pass. Burlington have three returners apiece, and OL/DL: Cole Barrett, Sr. Predicted order of finish The Rattlers’ only returning all-stater has Wind River does get back three of Colver led the ground game with Hanna and Kaycee two apiece. East Conference: Hanna, Kaycee, Hulett, WR/OLB: Charles Dillon, Sr. a lot on his shoulders as a junior. He’s Snake HIGH its top four tacklers in Colver, Miller 225 rushing yards. What’s new this year? With a little luck, two Guernsey-Sunrise, Midwest, NSI Academy. West River’s only returning player who had more and Dillon, and overall returns seven Miller led the Cougars with 12 new teams. Encampment played a mix of varsity Conference: Farson, Burlington, Snake River, PLAINS 2020 Schedule than 20 tackles last year – and he had 78. That of its top nine. catches for 123 yards. Brownlee 9-4: at Lingle, 5 p.m. and sub-varsity teams last year and finished Encampment, Dubois, Meeteetse, Ten Sleep. POWER However, the Cougars’ defense added four catches for 98 yards, total included 11 sacks. *9-11: at Greybull, 7 p.m. 5-2, and the Tigers will be a fully-fledged West Way-too-early title game allowed at least 52 points in all but second on the team in both categories. 9-18: vs. Southeast, 5 p.m. Conference team this year. Meanwhile, Ten Sleep one game last year, and Trujillo said Moreover, Trujillo said some initial Dalton Peterson, Encampment 1775 E. Monroe *9-24: vs. Shoshoni, 7 p.m. has missed the past two seasons but is scheduled score prediction the change to nine-man will force hesitation with the change to nine- Farson 44, Burlington 38. The West Riverton, WY 82501 *10-2: at Riverside, 2 p.m. to return. those returners to rethink their roles. man has waned. *10-8: vs. St. Stephens, 7 p.m. Conference will be top-heavy, and that’ll Even though the Tigers didn’t play a full “Some of those people are going to “Any day with football, whether Four key games prepare those teams for postseason play. That varsity season last year, Peterson led 1A six- 307-856-9426 *10-16: at Rocky Mountain, 6 p.m. Snake River at Hanna, Sept. 5. Both the have to adjust their mindset and pick it’s nine or 11 (players), is a good *10-23: vs. Wyoming Indian, 7 p.m. said, though, six-man appears to have more man in defensive points per game with 33.4 up an extra duty,” Trujillo said. “ … day,” Trujillo said. * Conference game Rattlers and Miners are going to look drastically balance than usual, so don’t look for one team to and was one of only three six-man players with But I think, for them, I think it’ll be a different than they did last season. And if either dominate the season like we’ve traditionally seen. at least 100 tackles. Page 46 Guernsey-Sunrise Vikings 1A 6-MAN EAST 1A 6-MAN EAST Hulett Red Devils Page 47 Vikings have young core Red Devils need youth movement The Guernsey-Sunrise Vikings had a fresh Two seniors, Justin Malcom and Brock top two tacklers, leaving some work to be done Hulett’s path to success is clear. “Our biggest thing for this year success. approach in 2019 – fresh as in freshman. Hohnholt, each carry a different responsibility. to improve the defense. After watching a deep senior is trying to find out identity this Running backs Deonte Taylor With a young team that relied on ninth- Malcom is Guernsey’s key cog on offense; In addition to Hohnholt, Malcom added 14 class finish 8-2 and reach the Class year as a football team,” coach and Morgan Munch, linemen graders to fill key spots all over the field, the he led the Vikings with 57 carries for 481 yards tackles and junior Hunter Warner had 11. 1A six-man semifinals – just the Boz Backen said. “ … I feel the Sheldon Jolley and Isaac Welch and Vikings missed the playoffs for the first time last year. Hohnholt also showed potential in the program’s second trip that deep in younger classmen have learned a lot tight end Jacob Bush are all seniors, Mascot: Vikings since 2011, finishing 2-6 and in sixth place in Hohnholt leads all of Guernsey’s defensive return game on special teams, and junior the playoffs since joining six-man from them. I hope they understood and they’ll help lead the charge, too. Mascot: Red Devils Division: Class 1A six-man the Class 1A six-man East Conference. returners; he had 19 tackles and a team-high lineman Rawland Isabelle will also be a big in 2011 – this year’s Red Devil the process of what those boys Of Kennah, Backen said, “his Division: Class 1A six-man Conference: East “When half your team are freshmen on both three interceptions in 2019. part of the plans in 2020, Cook said. team knows what it will take to stay went through. It takes a lot of growth from his sophomore to his Colors: Black and yellow sides of the ball, you just get through it and Stepping in for an injured senior, Even though Guernsey will still be young, successful. work to get to where we were last senior was fun to watch and I only Conference: East get that experience,” Guernsey coach Curtis sophomore Brian McCoid took the majority Cook said expectations remain high. The The challenge is doing so without year, and having our freshman expect him to get better this year. Colors: Red and black Coach: Curtis Cook, Cook said. of snaps at quarterback last year and finished Vikings’ goals in 2020 include a return to the the help of the seniors who paved and sophomores last year see the As for the rest of the seniors, I hope fifth year at Guernsey Guernsey’s victories came by 10 points with 29 completions for 151 yards. Malcom, postseason and restarting the playoff streak that the path. Seven of Hulett’s 21 process, you only hope they learned they all come in and set the same Coach: Boz Backen, 2019 Record: 2-6, did not over NSI and by forfeit over Midwest. The with six catches for 44 yards, is Guernsey’s top ended last year. roster spots last year belonged to a few things from them.” expectations the seniors last year qualify for playoffs Vikings’ six losses were all by at least 49 returning receiver. “We’ve been talking about not just making seniors, so this year’s Red Devils Senior Joseph Kennah is the only did.” sixth year at Hulett points. The Vikings’ two seniors were Guernsey’s the playoffs this year, but hosting,” Cook said. will need to find a way to apply the one of Hulett’s four all-conference Junior quarterback and defensive 2019 Record: 8-2, lost Key Players “There’s nowhere else to go but up,” Cook lessons those players shared while players to return this year. He’ll back Tyler Kromarek will also have to Snake River in 1A-6 QB/S: Brian McCoid, Soph. said. “It was rock bottom for us.” still forging their own version of lead a group that has enough senior a key role on the team, Backen said. semifinals RB/LB: Justin Malcom, Sr. Now the climb out begins, and Cook said success. leadership to continue the team’s The Red Devils finished second OL/S: Brock Hohnholt, Sr. he’s optimistic his team can take the lessons in the East Conference behind FB/DE: Hunter Warner, Jr. from last year and apply them to 2020. Hanna last season. The Red Devils Key Players “We have a long way to go, but I think won six straight games at one WR/LB: Joseph Kennah, Sr. 2020 Schedule the kids will make pretty good strides from point, capping that run with a 60-13 RB/DB: Deonte Taylor, Sr. 8-28: at Encampment jamboree, one year to the next,” he said. “ … I think the victory against Farson in the 1A noon (Zero Week) experience that the younger kids got last year is six-man quarterfinals. Hulett did not OL/DL: Sheldon Jolley, Jr. 9-4: at Farson, 1 p.m. going to be a strength for us, a positive, but the compile team or individual statistics QB/DB: Tyler Kromarek, Jr. 9-11: Open negative is we’re still young. We’re still going last season. 9-18: at Sioux County, Neb., 2 p.m. to be mostly underclassmen.” 650 W. Whalen St. • Guernsey WY Although Hulett’s title dreams 2020 Schedule *9-25: vs. Hanna, 7 p.m. Cook said he anticipates 15 or 16 players ended with a 61-0 beating from 9-5: vs. Burlington, 1 p.m. *10-3: at Hulett, 1 p.m. coming out this year, but of those, he only 307.836.3009 eventual champion Snake River in *10-9: vs. Kaycee, 7 p.m. anticipates three seniors and two juniors. the semifinals, Hulett’s 8-2 record 9-11: at Sheridan JV, TBD : vs. NSI, 5 p.m. “Hopefully those younger kids, they’ll be *10-16 was its best since 1994. 9-18: Open : at Midwest, 2 p.m. able to contribute and we’ll be able to be more www.conversehospital.com *10-24 The playoff victory was just * Conference game competitive in our conference than we were a *9-25: at Kaycee, 2 p.m. year ago,” Cook said. the second for the program since *10-3: vs. Guernsey-Sunrise, 1 p.m. moving to six-man in 2011; the Since 1936, Neiman Enterprises has been committed to *10-9: at Midwest, 6 p.m. exceeding the needs of our customers, employees and other came in 2015. *10-17: vs. Hanna, noon (at Midwest) 1A 6-MAN EAST Hanna-Elk Mountain-Medicine Bow Miners communities, creating a foundation for continued success. “I know most of the kids after our tough game against Little Snake, *10-24: vs. NSI, noon talk(ed) about what do we need * Conference game • Premium Ponderosa Pine Products to do to make sure we are playing • Quality Customer Service meaningful games in November,” Deer Creek Taxidermy Miners expect competitive run Backen said. “So I think they still When coach Zack Scott looks at playoff run culminated in a Class 1A ready to step up,” Scott said. “Many • 200 MMBF Annual Production 307-467-5698 Mascot: Miners • Custom Moulder Facilities have desire to keep the momentum Proudly Supporting Our Youth! what’s possible for the Hanna-Elk six-man runner-up finish. of them have been ready for football Division: Class 1A six-man going for us.” Mountain-Medicine Bow Miners Even though the Miners graduated since the last play of the state Conference: East • Log sort capabilities for quality segmentation this season, he starts by looking at three all-state players, they’re still a championship game last year.” Colors: Blue and orange what his team accomplished last threat for another deep playoff run Even with the losses to season. thanks to who they return this fall graduation, HEM is in better Coach: Zack Scott, Devils Tower Forest Products A record-setting Miner team and what those players have learned position than most teams to sustain MING SPO eighth year at Hanna YO RT 51 Hwy 112 • Hulett WY 82720 W S notched a second consecutive through success. its success. The Miners return a 2019 Record: 10-1, lost undefeated regular season. A deep “I truly believe these boys are pair of all-state selections in senior to Snake River in 1A-6 (307) 682-5153 Devon Grosstick and junior Jase championship Smith; no other team in Class 1A 307-467-5252 P R E EV ID six-man returns more than one all- Key Players IEW GU 5005 Rourke Avenue state player. RB/LB: Devon Grosstick, Sr. www.neimanenterprises.com Gillette, WY 82717 “It is an amazing luxury to have C/DT: Ura Schmidt, Sr. two incredibly capable football RB/LB: Jase Smith, Jr. players leading our team next year,” FB/DT: Joseph Borah, Jr. Scott said. HANNA-ELK MOUNTAIN-MEDICINE BOW CONTINUED- Grosstick had 79 tackles and team-highs with seven interceptions and Maintaining last year’s record- 2020 Schedule setting pace might be difficult, finished third for the Miners last season with 235 rushing yards and four nine pass break-ups. 9-5: vs. Snake River, noon touchdowns on 18 carries. Sophomore Thomas Wagner (173 yards) and Senior Ura Schmidt added 45 tackles and junior Joseph Borah added 32. though. Hanna averaged 72.3 points 9-12: at Natrona frosh, 10 a.m. per game, an all-time state record. Smith (143 yards) also broke triple-digit rushing yards last season. Scott said the returning players have both the experience and the will 9-18: Open Grosstick was second for the Miners in both catches (25) and receiving to win to help the program remain a challenger for conference and state To reach that number, the Miners *9-25: at Guernsey-Sunrise, 7 p.m. scored 116 touchdowns last season, yards (376) last season, while Smith was third in catches (22) and fourth in championships. *10-3: vs. Midwest, noon yards (290). Scott also said this year’s team will need to establish its own identity 111 S. 5th St. • Douglas WY • 307-358-2122 but players who accounted for 86 of *10-10: at NSI, 1 p.m. those touchdowns have graduated. Smith and Grosstick are the only two of the Miners’ top five players in separate from last year’s squad, and the pace of that development will be *10-17: vs. Hulett, noon (at Midwest) defensive points who are returning in 2020. Smith had 102 total tackles, key. However, the coach said he likes what he has seen so far. Senior Andrew Scott is *10-23: at Kaycee 1 p.m. www.mhccwyo.org HEM’s top returning rusher; he good for second on the team last year, and had 53 solo tackles, a team-high “The boys developed a close team (and) family relationship and are * Conference game four sacks and three interceptions. eager to prove they are up to their new roles as leaders,” he said. Page 48 Kaycee Buckaroos 1A 6-MAN EAST 1A 6-MAN EAST NSI Academy Wolves Page 49 Kaycee learned from setbacks Numbers a challenge for NSI Kaycee’s near-misses helped had 14 catches for 354 yards – an The NSI Academy program is was pleased with how his players define their 2019 season – and 2020 Schedule average of 25.3 yards per catch – always prepared for change. dealt with the adversity. what they learned in those games 9-4: at Dubois, 2 p.m. and nine of his catches went for From season to season, the “I had a couple guys that could help define their 2020 *9-12: at NSI, 1 p.m. touchdowns. Wolves’ roster is in a constant “...our kids earned sportsmanship awards, season. 9-19: vs. Sheridan sophs, noon Davis added 19 catches for 295 state of flux as students enter and and our officials noticed that our Mascot: Buckaroos Kaycee lost games last year by *9-25: vs. Hulett, 2 p.m. yards, good for second on the leave the facility near Sheridan. kids were doing a great job of Division: Class 1A six-man were doing scores of 53-52, 36-27 and 48-45. 10-2: vs. Farson, 2 p.m. team in both categories. It’s common for the Wolves to being respectful,” he said. “ … : East Mascot: Wolves Conference By contrast, the Buckaroos’ four *10-9: at Guernsey-Sunrise, 7 p.m. Stafford chipped in 12 catches have as few as one or two players That’s something I’ll emphasize Division: Class 1A six-man Colors: Blue and red victories were all by at least 20 *10-16: vs. Midwest, 2 p.m. for 212 yards, Cleveland had nine come back from the previous a great job this year.” points, and three of the four were *10-23: vs. Hanna, 1 p.m. catches for 202 yards and Nathan season. Hurse led the Wolves in Conference: East : Dave Largent, Coach by 40-plus. * Conference game Largent chipped in 17 receptions This year is no different, as of being passing yards last season, Colors: Blue and black second year at Kaycee Coach Dave Largent said the for 150 yards. only one player returns from completing 23 of 57 passes for 2019 Record: 4-5, lost lessons Kaycee learned in those all-conference players, tied with Davis, Fauber and Stafford 2019 – senior quarterback Ayden 288 yards and three touchdowns to Snake River in 1A-6 close games should apply in Hanna for the most in the East, in all finished among Kaycee’s top Hurse. respectful.” while sharing time under center. Coach: Chad Lobdell, quarterfinals games this year. Dylan Fauber and Rhys Stafford, four tacklers a year ago, with The Wolves, as usual, lack the He also ran for 37 yards and second year at NSI “I think they learned that they and Nathan Largent rounds out Davis finishing with 79 total experience of their opponents, caught a pair of passes for 15 2019 Record: 0-8, did not Key Players could do more than what anyone the senior group. tackles, Fauber 73 and Stafford but this year depth is the bigger ~Coach yards. expected them to do,” he said. 72. Stafford also had six sacks and question. Coach Chad Lobdell Defensively, Hurse was sixth qualify for playoffs TE/DE: Nathan Largent, Sr. Junior Josh Cleveland led the “On paper, we should have never Buckaroos’ rushing game with five pass break-ups, while Fauber said he hoped for a roster of on the team with 25 defensive RB/LB: Dylan Fauber, Sr. Chad Lobdell have even been in the game with 48 carries for an even 500 yards had eight pass deflections. about 10 players this year, a points. WR/C/DL: Rhys Stafford, Sr. Key Player those teams, and yet Kaycee made last season. Fauber was third on Cleveland was fifth on the team number that’s unusually low for That’s made focusing on “He’s going to be the leader : Josh Cleveland, Jr. RB/LB them earn their win.” the team with 45 carries for 314 with 56 tackles and had a team- the program. football that much easier. of the team,” Lobdell said. “Last QB: Ayden Hurse, Sr. Kaycee had only nine players yards. high seven sacks, while Nathan “It’s a little slim this year,” NSI went winless last season, year was his first year playing last year, but only two graduated. The Buckaroos will need to find a Largent had 45 tackles. he said. “ … Most of them have finishing the season outscored six-man, so he was under the gun Kaycee General Store 2020 Schedule 307-738-2500 Still, a small roster will once new quarterback, but junior Harley Junior Sam Ramsbottom will never played football before, so by a combined 505-204. The a little bit. again dictate the Buckaroos’ Davis did complete nine passes for also be key on both offense and (we’ll focus on) just the basics Wolves’ closest games came “Having a year under his belt, 9-5: vs. Meeteetse, 1 p.m. approach. 130 yards and three touchdowns in defense. and becoming a team.” midseason, with a 38-32 loss he’s going to be able to come in *9-12: vs. Kaycee, 1 p.m. Tom’s Tire & Repair “Unless something changes and mop-up duty last season. Coach Largent said returning Lobdell said the school to Midwest and a 56-46 loss to and do good things. … Having 9-19: at Ten Sleep, 1 p.m. NAPA Auto Care • 307-738-2626 some of the other athletes come Kaycee had six players finish a defensive group with so attendance has been steady, Guernsey. that leadership at the quarterback out for football this year, we are with between 150 and 354 much experience will help the but many of the NSI student Outside those two games, is going to be huge.” *9-26: at Midwest, 2 p.m. facing a short roster once again,” receiving yards. Five of those Buckaroos hang with teams – and, residents don’t have an interest in NSI’s closest loss was by 29 Around Hurse, though, the 10-1: vs. Sheridan JV, 1 p.m. The Invasion Bar & Grill Largent said. players return. if fortunes turn, turn close losses football. points. 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MIDWEST CONTINUED- between 10 and 12 players lot of six-man and a lot of our New coach excited for six-man Midwest Key Players final game on the field for 2019. to come out for the team this opponents,” Campbell said. “I like Joe Campbell saw the opportunity to coach high Campbell spent 12 years coaching youth football WR: Jacob Hill, Sr. Campbell said the Oilers will season. With such a small roster, it. It’s pretty exciting.” school football, and he jumped. in his hometown of Casper. However, he never QB: Justin Robles, Sr. need to work on fundamentals, limiting injuries will be a priority, The Oilers’ biggest question, Now the coach at Midwest, he’s excited to try coached six-man, and he never coached in Midwest. but he said from what he’s seen Campbell said. though, is participation. something new. Both of those facts will change this season. from the players so far, they have He said the Oilers’ offense Campbell said his approach for “I really love coaching football, and I thought it He takes over a program in need of new direction, 2020 Schedule the right attitude. would likely use a pistol look with program building will be “just was time for me to move up into the high-school as last year’s Midwest team couldn’t finish the 9-5: at Encampment, 3 p.m. “We’re going to have a lot to lots of motion and quick passes. talking to the kids, letting them Mascot: Oilers ranks,” Campbell said. season. 9-12: vs. Dubois, 2 p.m. work on,” he said. “ … (But) If all goes right, he said, Midwest know it’s going to be a totally Midwest started with a roster of 10 players, Division: Class 1A six-man 9-17: vs. Natrona sophs/frosh, 6 p.m. they’re showing up and doing can run an up-tempo offense to different style of program than has Corp Office including two seniors, but by midseason the Oilers Conference: East these voluntary workouts. So that’s keep defenses off-balance. ever been ran.” 1474 Willer Drive 7500 Johnson Drive couldn’t keep up those numbers. By the end of *9-26: vs. NSI, 2 p.m. Casper, WY Frederick, CO Colors: Maroon and white a strength, they still want to play.” The defensive transition is still September, the season was over, as the Oilers had to *10-3: at Hanna, noon Seniors Jacob Hill, a slot receiver, in the works, Campbell said, but “...it’s going to be a forfeit their final four games of the season. Coach: Joe Campbell, *10-9: vs. Hulett, 6 p.m. and Justin Robles, a quarterback, he said he’s been taking a lot of totally different style of The high point of the 2019 season came in Week will lead a small but dedicated time to watch film on six-man to first year at Midwest *10-16: at Kaycee 2 p.m. program than has ever 3 when Midwest defeated NSI Academy 38-32. group of players this season. learn the games and schemes. : vs. Guernsey-Sunrise, 2 p.m. been ran.” However, the Oilers’ other games didn’t go as well – 2019 Record: 1-7, did not *10-24 Beyond that, though, the Oilers “This is definitely my first toes a 70-10 loss to Dubois, an 83-14 loss to Hanna and a qualify for playoffs * Conference game have numerous question marks. in the water (with six-man), but ~Coach Joe Campbell 61-0 loss to Kaycee that ended up being Midwest’s Campbell said he expected I’ve definitely been studying a page 4 Campbell Co. (gillette) CamelS 4A 1A/6-MAn West RiveRSide RebelS page 57 Mascot: Rebels Division: 1A/6-man Page 50 Burlington Huskies 1A 6-MAN WEST 1A 6-MAN WEST Dubois Rams Page 51 Rebels are young, but have experience Conference: West Rose ascends to leading role Colors: Red and gray During two years of winless football, the Riverside's 2018 roster but it will be uniquely posi- the Rebels will be deeper and Huskies have returning talent Growing painsCampbell Coun ty Cboostamels became com placDuboisent. looked like it was tailor-made tioned as a squad with both more competitive, both against Coach: Sam Buck, 7th year 2019 – 1 = 2020 George had 147. Nobody could call the includingWith a aboutlimite dfive nu mfreshmen.ber of uppertouchdowns.classmen, the for a junior varsity. youth and experience. their opponents and in practice. “Now it (appears) that 2018 Record: 3-5, ineligible The math may not work on paper, but it works “We have some young guys who are going to DuboisMasco Ramst: Ca munprepared,els then C“We’veamels' p lgotaye ras reallydidn't goodhave to work Sophomoreas hard to Clayton Rux With 10 total players, in- "The fact that we didn't lose "Now I really think with the cluding no seniors and only one anybody was huge, and that's numbers we'll have, we'll have for the Burlington football team. be trying to get into the mix, so I don’t think we Division: 4A see playing time. or now. freshman group coming up,” added 17 catches forI 230am shaking things up a junior, the Rebels spent last kind of bolstered by the fact to compete for spots, and I for playoffs Here’s how: Burlington had just one senior on will be the same as we were last year,” coach With no seniors on the he said.Cons “e q…ue nSometly, in of 20 the18 Campbeyards;ll Cou nClaarty we hadnt 14 catches Colors: Purple and gold 0-9 for a second consecutive season and saw its year growing into roles and that we're going to get out a think that will really improve last year’s roster. Aagard said, “but it is nice to know kind of what little bit wMascothen :i Ramsn all reality, Mascot: Huskies rosterCoac forh: Aeitherndre wthe R o2018se, first strongestlosing str eandak bfastestalloon kidsto 19 in g ames.for 215 yards; and junior learning systems. couple (players) that haven't the product we can put out 2019 Schedule Riverside will be young been out in the past," coach With only one player gone from last year’s 4-4 you can get from returning guys.” or 2019 seasons, they saw our Hbuildingowever, areas t hfreshmen.e program prepaRiverres fo rBeazley 2019 had seventhis is rigDivisionht alo:n Classg th 1Ae six-mannorm there each week," Buck said. 8-31: Riverside Jamboree, 1 Division: Class 1A six-man year at Gillette again this year, with Ryan Sam Buck said. team, the Huskies and coach Trent Aagard are On defense, George finished with 73 tackles potential struggles coming w“Ourith a feighthull gro ugradersp of sen lastiors yearfor t hecatches first tim fore i n103 yards. Conference: West Junior Tate Clutter was Conference: West 2018 Record: 0-9, did not for successful teams in 4A Miller the team's only senior, With more players this year, Riverside's only all-conference p.m. (Zero Week) optimistic they can improve. and led the Huskies with five interceptions and their way. Without any senior didn’tthree yloseears aa ngamed new and exp theyecta tions, thTremblyat compl asaid- the Rams Colors: Blue and yellow pick last season. He led the Colors: Black and orange “I think that having last year under their three pass deflections. Broederlow added 62 experience,qualify for pthelay Ramsoffs won one woncenc handily.”y is dissipating, incoming heastrippedd coach Adownn- their fplaybookootba ll.” 9-6: vs. NSI, 2 p.m. drew Rose said. Rebels in both rushing yards belts has given them the confidence that they tackles last season. game the past two seasons The returners, too, have key in anticipation for 2020, *9-13: at Dubois, 2 p.m. Key Players "I have demanded just as much and if not Coach: David Trembly, (528) and receiving yards (503) can compete,” Aagard said. “We started slow Juniors Brac Walker (36 tackles) and Jack combined. roles to play. simplifying the plans to focus Coach: Trent Aagard, RB/LB: Vijay Pitter, Sr. more out of players," Rose said. "It has made it ~ Coa c 23rdh Ayearn dat rDuboisew Rose and had 27 total touchdowns. *9-21: vs. Ten Sleep, 2 p.m. last year, changed some things and won some Gotfredson (29) and Aagard (26) also saw Big Horn Rural Sophomore Garrett Ellis fifth year at Burlington But now Dubois and coach toJunior where Maxsom eClaar are n owast pl eased beconau swhate the yworks were best for the 2019 Record: 1-7, did not important games, but limped to the finish line.” significant time. DavidLB: H Tremblyunter Kra mseeer ,the Jr. way Dubois’able to g onlyet aw all-conferenceay with quite a bit. Npersonnelow it (ap- they have. 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This for successful teams in 4A football." Key Players players. 149 carries, 836 yards, 12 Max,” Trembly said.Kramer led the team in tackles with 21 solo 49 carries for 186 yards. for a deep playoff run. year’s team, though, may have more depth. The team returns eight to 10 starters on both QB/DB: Jaryd Wells, Sr. SAFETY: Think About It! *10-18: at St. Stephens, 2 p.m. Key Players “We 2saw01 9that S cdiphe coming,”dule touchdowns.offense and d Heefe nalsose a nledd l othest just sixJaryd senio rWellss to rackedand up32 theass isted tackles, while Hayden led A host of receivers, includ- Aagard said one goal is “getting everyone into “I’ve been telling the boys that this year is RB/LB: Gideon George, Sr. he8- 3said.0: at C“Theheye kidsnne E knewast, 7 pthat.m. Ramsgradu awithtion .65 Th totalat ad dtackles,ed dept h has cmostreate defensived more pointsGille fortte wtheith fiveRB/DE tackle:s Max for Claar,loss. 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No other Pronghorn junior Zac O'Roake (102) and From last year’s Encampment atmosphere for our first and to all of the basketball they 9-20: at Cheyenne Central, 7 p.m. anteed to returners. 2020 Schedule Comfort Zone injuries. Lacking the necessary depth, the"Th ere may be sreceiverome hu rfinishedt feeling s withbec adouble-digituse catches. sophomore Griffin Zapata (95), team, five starters return on both second home games were have played with each other 9-27: vs. Thunder Basin, 7 p.m. Rose, a Gillett8-28e na: tTBDive w(Zeroho s Week)pent eight years 105 4th St. • Basin WY Pronghorns’ playoff run ended earlyo thwithers ha ave stepped uThep to Pronghorns the plate an returnd prov sixed of their top seven 2020 Schedule 10-4: at Rock Springs, 6 p.m. as an assistant foo9-4tb:a vs.ll c Guernsey-Sunrise,oach, said the ch 1a np.m.ce to offense and defense, giving the amazing. for several years as well as the 60-13 loss to Hulett in the first roundth emof stheelv es," Rose tacklerssaid. 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Senior Hadley Abarr was fora gthemain tbuthis forye asix-manr, with Rfootballyan chemistrySam B utoc kkeep sai dthe. success recovered six fumbles. with a full group of seniors for the first time in Junior Tate Clutter was Colors: Purple and yellow Conference: West sophomores and three or four With the Bennett-Erickson second on the team with 91 in MWyoming.iller the tInea am 10-0's o nseason,ly sen ior, rolling.With more players this year, However, after graduation, p.m. (Zero Week) 2018 Record: 0-9, did not three years and new expectations, that compla- for successful teams in 4A Snake River had nine consecutive “Given the situation we are in, transfersRiver andside injuries's only areall- accountedconferenc e qColorsualify :f oRedr pla andyoff swhite freshmencency is d–i Meeteetsessipating, iwillnco mneeding headuod co leadingach An -the passing game, tackles, including a team-high 16 shutouts – an amazing feat for any it’s been difficult to start to build for,p Risnerick la sist stheea sonlyon. Honee lofed the the Coach9-6: v:s Jack. NSI, Cobb,2 p.m. football.” fourth year at Snake River tod rfigureew Ro soute s aiwaysd. to prepare Hagen said the Longhorns will tackles for loss. football team but almost unheard of that chemistry,” Cobb said, “but all Rattlers’Rebe ltops in eight bot htacklers rushin whog ya rwillds 2019*9-1 Record3: at Dub:o 10-0,is, 2 p .beatm. Key Players for a" Iseason have dwithoutemand ehavingd just as muchprobably and if n ofeaturet a more wide- Erickson and Abarr are the at the six-man level. the boys have been in our system return(52 this8) a year.nd re Nocei otherving yreturningards (50 3) Coach: Zeb Hagen, The shutout streak ended in player had more than five tackles Hanna in 1A-6 championship RB/LB: Vijay Pitter, Sr. anm oopportunityre out of p lforaye ar ssix-on-six," Rose sa id. 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