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Brooke Brown comes up for a breath during breaststroke drills at the Panther swim camp in late July.

Swim camp brought out both boys and girls from the Powell High School swim teams in July over two weeks to help improve in each stroke before the high school season kicks off next week. … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/13/24

The Northwest College volleyball team finished at the top in academics for the Trappers last year, as five teams and 43 athletes received recognition for their academic excellence.

Trapper teams lead in 2023-24 academics

Five Northwest College teams and 43 individuals were named to the NJCAA All-Academic Teams for the 2023-24 season, capping off a successful academic year for the Trappers. “It exemplifies … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/13/24

Good Old Boys

August has rolled around but the Good Old Boys are not slowing down, playing two best balls as the game of the week. In this game, four man teams use two best net balls for their scores. … more

8/13/24

Jason Borders hugs his daughter, Maci, after the Pioneers won the state championship in Powell. Borders was inducted into the Wyoming Legion Baseball Hall of Fame during the opening ceremonies.

Baseball hall of fame

Hosting the state tournament in Powell came with an additional surprise to manager Jason Borders, who was named to the Wyoming Legion Baseball Hall of Fame during the opening ceremonies July 27. … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/8/24

Riverton’s Savannah Morton shoots on net during an early morning practice on Wednesday. Morton is one of 11 incoming freshmen for the Trappers this season.

Kicking into gear

Grueling heat and a busy schedule kicked off the fall soccer season at Northwest College, as the Trapper women return key players from last year’s team that went 10-8. The team returns … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/8/24

Returning sophomore Pedro Nunez (left) battles against incoming freshman Nick Hertling from Germany. The Northwest men will compete in three scrimmages over four days starting Saturday.

Trappers boast large freshman class

After a strong 2023 campaign, the Northwest College men’s soccer team will be looking to take the next step, returning eight players from a team that placed second in Region IX and fell short … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/8/24

PHS fall sports kick off Monday

Fall sports begin practice as early as next week at Powell High School. All athletes must have their physicals before they can begin practicing. Fall sport practice starts are: Tennis: Monday, … more

8/8/24

Good Old Boys

Rounding out July the Good Old Boys continued through the heat, playing a game of Ex-cept 18 to finish the month. In this game, four man teams use one net score on the first nine holes, two net … more

8/8/24

Back row from left: Jason Borders, Aiden Greenwald, Jacob Gibson, Dalton Worstell, Cole Fauskee, Devin Kokkeler, Jhett Schwahn, Trey Stenerson, Cade Queen, Ethan Welch, Brock Johnson and Cory Ostermiller. Front row: Jordan Loera, Brenton Henke, Ben Ostermiller and Trevion Solberg.

Pioneers finish on top

Extra innings were needed to separate Park County rivals in the state championship in Powell last Wednesday. When the smoke cleared and the dust settled, the Powell Pioneers were victorious once … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/6/24

The Powell Pioneer seniors were key in two straight state championships, and led Powell to a title at home in front of its home crowd. From left: Aiden Greenwald, Jacob Gibson Dalton Worstell, Devin Kokkeler, Jhett Schwahn, Trey Stenerson, Cade Queen, Ethan Welch and Brock Johnson.

Stellar seniors: Nine set to leave Pioneer program

Winning a state championship doesn’t come without a number of sacrifices and hard work on and off the field. And with nine seniors leaving following a second straight state title, the Powell … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/6/24

Trey Stenerson (center) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a key three-run homer against Cody in the winners’ bracket semifinal.

Stenerson named tourney MVP

An exceptional state tournament at the plate helped Trey Stenerson become the MVP of the Class ‘A’ State Tournament in Powell, after a late season home run spurt helped propel him … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/6/24

Piranhas compete during summer season

S ummer swimming gave opportunities for young Powell Piranha athletes to get in the pool and improve, competing at the Gillette Long Course Summer Spectacular and the Buffalo Kate Holt Memorial in … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/1/24

Brock Johnson and a stout Pioneer defense held Casper scoreless, as Powell finished the state tournament with a run differential of 36.

BACK-TO-BACK TITLES

T he Powell Pioneers didn’t need an extra game, just an extra inning. Powell defeated Cody 5-4 in eight innings Wednesday to win the Legion ‘A’ state title for the second year … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/1/24

Zac Zier (at left) makes contact with Chris Gemmel (No. 3) during last week’s figure 8 race at the Park County Fair. They were among 52 drivers who participated in the July 24 event.

Drivers zip to finish at figure 8 race

E ven slotted in the middle of the week, the Park County Fair’s figure 8 race still proved a big draw last week, with ticket sales surpassing the organizer’s expectations. “We … more

By CJ Baker | 8/1/24

Talon Nuss throws a ball from shortstop during a late season game against Cody. Nuss and the Pioneer ‘B’ team battled back to finish second at the state tournament in Torrington.

Pioneer ‘B’ team finishes runner-up

A comeback effort at the state tournament came up short for the Powell Pioneer ‘B’ team, which battled back from a day two loss to make it to the championship game before finishing … more

By Seth Romsa | 8/1/24

Jordan Loera swings through a pitch against the Lovell Mustangs on Sunday night. Powell rallied late once again to hold off the Mustangs 8-4.

Pioneers persevere after early state tests

Two late inning comebacks kept the Powell Pioneers’ postseason churning along at home, as the defending state champs rallied against Gillette 10-4 on Saturday and against Lovell 8-4 on … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/30/24

Aziz Fayzullaev will be heading to Arizona to join the Arizona State Sun Devils this fall after claiming two national championships at Northwest College.

Fayzullaev heads to Arizona State

Northwest College’s two-time national champion wrestler will have a new home this upcoming fall, as the dominant Aziz Fayzullaev will take his talents south to Arizona State University in … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/30/24

UW has 132 MW Scholar-Athletes

The Mountain West Conference announced its 2023-24 Scholar-Athlete Team on Wednesday. The University of Wyoming had 132 student-athletes recognized. The Wyoming women’s swimming and diving … more

7/30/24

The Good Old Boys

Nearing the end of July the Good Old Boys continued to compete on the course, with the game of choice being two best ball. In this game, teams use their two best net balls for their team score. … more

7/30/24

Twelve-year-old Declan Jacobson dons a Double Edge Golf hat and T-shirt.  His vision behind the golf clothing line is to offer youth a variety of vibrant colors and unique designs.

Dreams to reality : Youth golfer working to launch clothing line

SHERIDAN — What started out as a dream is now getting closer to a reality for 12-year-old golfer Declan Jacobson, as his golfwear line Double Edge Golf will soon be launching to provide a more … more

By Hector Martinez, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange | 7/30/24