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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.

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

Cade Queen celebrates after a home run during the Class ‘A’ West District Tournament. The pioneers return home in an effort to defend their state title on home turf starting Saturday.

Pioneers set to host state

Ed Lynn Memorial Field will be the site to crown a state champion next week, as the Powell Pioneers ‘A’ team will look to defend their state title on their home field starting this … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/25/24

Amelia Paul sets the ball during a drill, with younger athletes spending time in the gym with Northwest College athletes to learn the game of volleyball.

Volleyball camp draws a crowd

The annual All Skills Camp at Northwest College sold out for all age levels, drawing in 120 athletes from 3 years old all the way through incoming high school seniors at Cabre Gym in early … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/25/24

Ben Ostermiller watches his pitch approach catcher Rowan Diaz at the plate during one of the Pioneer ‘B’ team’s final games of the regular season in Cody. Powell heads to Torrington for the state tournament as the No. 2 seed.

Pioneers ‘B’ team eyes state title

An experienced, strong Powell Pioneer ‘B’ team will head down to Torrington starting today (Thursday), eyeing a state title after a strong regular season. To date the Pioneers boast … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/25/24

Incoming Trapper freshmen Holland Stowe of Buffalo (left) and Powell’s Kenzie Fields instruct young athletes during the All Skills Camp at Northwest College.

Trapper volleyball welcomes seven freshmen

Northwest College volleyball will welcome seven freshmen to the team this year, three of those being Wyoming prospects, including Powell’s own Kenzie Fields who is joining the practice squad … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/25/24

Trey Stenerson slides safely into first base during the Pioneers’ game against Evanston. Powell rolled over the first two games and dominated Evanston 13-3 and Rawlins 25-0.

Offensive explosion: Hot bats push Pioneers to district title

Thirteen home runs and a 40-run differential helped the Powell Pioneers blast past the competition at the Class ‘A’ West District Tournament in Green River, defeating Rawlins 25-0, … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/23/24

The Northwest College volleyball team will be returning nine players from last year’s roster, with the Trappers hoping for an improvement this fall after a strong spring.

Trapper volleyball returns nine in fall

Nine Northwest College volleyball players will return on the roster this fall, with coach Scott Keister hopeful that growth in the spring will lead to strong second year campaigns. … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/23/24

Dawson Griffin (left) defends against Evan Whitlock during the Powell Panther boys’ basketball camp in June. The two incoming seniors will look to make an impact after the team lost six seniors from last year’s roster.

Panther basketball grows in long summer

An extremely busy, important summer for the Powell Panther boys’ basketball team led to growth for the defending state champions, who need to replace six seniors from an undefeated championship … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/23/24

Brock Johnson pitches during the Pioneers’ regular season finale against Cody last Saturday. Powell heads to the Class ‘A’ West District Tournament in Green River starting on Friday.

Pioneers head to district tourney

The Powell Pioneers head into the postseason this weekend, traveling to Green River for the Class ‘A’ West District Tournament that begins Friday and ends Sunday. Powell (39-18 … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/18/24

Addy Thorington, Waycee Harvey and Gunnar Erickson

Trio of Panthers in All-Star games

Powell High School will be well represented at each of the Wyoming Coaches Foundation All-Star games in Casper on Saturday, with three recent graduates and one coach participating in the North vs. … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/18/24

Northwest coach Andy Ward helps demonstrate a drill alongside incoming Powell High School senior Alex Jordan as campers watch.

Basketball camp draws in athletes

A week-long basketball camp brought kids from around the state to Powell High School last month. The camp, hosted by the Panther boys’ and Northwest College men’s coaches, drew athletes … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/18/24

Kids try their hand at archery during a past Medicine Lodge Kids Outdoor Day in Hyattville.

Kids Outdoor Day scheduled for Aug. 24

Youth from across the Big Horn Basin are invited to the upcoming Medicine Lodge Kids Outdoor Day — a fun-filled day of outdoor activities for kids Aug. 24 at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological … more

7/18/24

Good Old Boys

Hitting the middle of July, the Good Old Boys continued to hit the links this week, with the game of choice being Six-Six-Six. In this game, each team uses one net ball on holes 1-6, two net … more

7/18/24

Cole Fauskee slides in safely under a tag at third against Lovell on Thursday. The Pioneers swept the Mustangs but split with Cody to earn the No. 2 seed at the district tournament.

Pioneers finish as conference runners-up

A weekend of key conference games wrapped up the regular season for the Powell Pioneers, defeating Lovell 14-6 and 14-7 on Thursday before a heartbreaking 3-2 loss Saturday followed by an 11-6 win … more

By Seth Romsa | 7/16/24