Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The Bulldog wrestling team faced strong competition this weekend at the Dylan Humes Memorial Mixer in Moorcroft, which featured many teams from across the region. On the girls' side, Savanah Peterson had a solid weekend, earning a 4th place finish in the 190 weight class. Teammate Shyla Shoun went 1-2 at the mixer. In the boys' division, three Bulldogs placed in the top five of their respective weight classes. Keaton Mayberry went 2-1 for the weekend, taking a hard-earned 2nd place finish,...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs kicked off conference this week with a strong win over Wright but fell short in a hard-fought game against Big Horn. Opening their conference play at Wright, the Lady Bulldog offense came out firing, taking an early lead and showcasing their scoring depth. Jaylin Mills led the charge with an impressive 21 points, while Maddison Neiman contributed 10. Hailey Karol added nine points to the total, helping the Bulldogs secure a 56-46 victory over the Panthers. Mills and...
The Bulldogs wrestling team hit the mats twice this weekend as they competed in Hulett and Newcastle. Opening the week in Hulett, all Bulldog grapplers added a win to their personal records. Lyman Halverson and Keaton Mayberry were 2-0 for the night while teammates Tel Marchant, Wudzie Zaato and Kale Harless went 2-1. Cash Peterson was 1-2 on the night and Shyla Shoun rounded out the Bulldog wrestlers with a 1-0 record. The wrestlers traveled to Newcastle over the weekend to compete in the...
The Bulldog boys' basketball team faced off against a seasoned Hill City squad and couldn't overcome their hot shooting, falling by a final score of 61-47 on Saturday afternoon. The game started with Hill City coming out on fire, draining multiple three-pointers to put the Bulldogs down in the early minutes of play. Hill City held the slight lead as the first quarter drew to a close, but Parker Skeens provided the Bulldogs a much-needed boost, sinking a buzzer-beating shot from half court to...
The Sundance Bulldogs returned to the hardwood after the holiday break, kicking off the new year with a matchup against the Hulett Red Devils before hosting the 2A East Smackdown. Opening play on Tuesday, the Bulldogs set the tone early against the Devils, jumping out to a 19-13 lead in the first quarter. With aggressive defense and quick transition buckets, the Bulldogs extended their lead, 37-24, by halftime. Balanced scoring powered the Bulldog's 63-47 victory over the Devils, as Kade Mills...
The Sundance wrestlers faced some stiff competition as they participated in the Hettinger Classic over the weekend. Shyla Shoun held her own as she took a 5th place finish in the 136 pound weight class. In her final match, Shoun delivered an impressive performance, pinning her competition in 2:22. On the boys’ side, Kale Harless faced a challenging field in his weight class but managed to battle his way to a 7th place finish as he recorded a win by fall in just 48 seconds. Tel Marchant, Lyman Halverson, Keaton Mayberry and Wudzie Zaato also d...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs returned from winter break with renewed energy, adding four wins to their record. The Sundance team wasted no time as they took a 57-8 victory over the Hulett Lady Red Devils to open the new year. The Bulldog’s offense was firing on all cylinders as ten players found their way into the scoring column throughout the game. Jaylin Mills led the charge with 15 points, while Jude Crago added 11. On the defensive end, Sundance held the Lady Devils to single digit scoring throughout the game. The Lady Bulldogs were on the r...
It was another tournament weekend for the Sundance Girls' basketball team as they hosted the Stateline Shootout with Newcastle, Belle Fourche and Lead-Deadwood. In Thursday afternoon's opener, the Lady Bulldogs faced the Newcastle Dogies in an exhilarating matchup. Newcastle jumped out to the early lead, ending the first quarter 18-11. However, the Lady Bulldogs clawed their way back into the game, entering halftime down by just four points, 26-22. The second half showcased a sensational...
The Sundance wrestling team participated in the Wright Christmas Duals the Saturday before Christmas and had eight boys compete. Lyman Halverson and Wudzie Zaato both delivered strong performances and went 3-1 for the weekend. Kale Harless and Cash Peterson added two wins to their records while Tel Marchant racked up one win on the weekend, Kole Van Horn and Hudson Mitchell also competed but came up short. The Bulldog grapplers will take a break for the holiday season and compete again on...
During the varsity games Dec. 19, the Sundance Elementary's Little Dribblers took center stage, delighting the crowd with their hard work and skills. Sixty-three Kindergarten through second-grade students showcased their dribbling techniques they had been practicing throughout the fall season. At halftime of the boys' varsity game, the spotlight shifted to the second grade Two-Ball Dribblers, a group of talented second graders demonstrating their two-ball handling skills. Two standout awards...
The Sundance wrestling team kicked off their 2024-25 season strong at the Lusk Tiger Invitational this past weekend. Five wrestlers placed in their respective weight classes. Wudzie Zaato and Kale Harless both went 2-1 for the weekend with Zaato placing second at the 157 weight class and Harless taking 5th in the 215 weight class. Tel Marchant, Lyman Halverson, and Keaton Mayberry all went 1-2 for the tournament, each placing within their respective classes as well. Cash Peterson and Kole VanHorn also participated, going 1-2 and 0-2,...
SHS Lady Bulldogs The Sundance Lady Bulldogs opened their basketball season competing in the Coal Miner’s Classic in Wright this past weekend. Facing some top-tier competition from across the state, the Lady Bulldogs finished 2-2 in the Classic. The opening game was evenly matched, as the Sundance team faced Rocky Mountain. Trading point for point throughout the first half, the Lady Bulldogs went into the halftime break down by four points, 19-23. Rocky Mountain was within reach as the second half began. The Lady Bulldogs stayed close t...
The junior high wrestlers hosted a quad on Thursday with Moorcroft, Hulett and Upton. The individual results for the day are: Bo Helm: 0-2 Cooper Croell: 0-2 Luke Halverson: 1-1 (beat Kyson Haskell of Moorcroft) Liam Rea: 0-2 Cord Marchant: 0-2 Roman Lohemeyer: 0-2 Rayden DeGracia: 0-2 Gideon DeGracia: 2-0 (beat Weston Bache and Kendall Gerry of Moorcroft) Harris Haugen: 0-1 Rylan Gaylord: 1-0 (beat Quinn Smith of Hulett) Zyler Toth: 0-1...
The junior high girls' basketball team hosted the Sundance Tri on Friday, playing against Harding County and Newell. The scores for the games: 6th Grade: SHS 10, Newell 2 (half); SHS 24, Harding County 16 7th Grade: SHS 28, Newell 11; SHS 22, Harding County 31 8th Grade: SHS 14, Newell 32; SHS 3, Harding County 39...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs volleyball team ended their season with an impressive third place finish at the 2A State Championship this past weekend in Casper. Their tournament began on Thursday afternoon as they took on the number one seed from the west, Rocky Mountain. The Lady Bulldogs didn't let the seeding stand in their way as they swept Rocky Mountain in three straight sets, 25-11, 25-20 and 25-22, and established their presence at the state tournament. The Bulldogs' second round pitted...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket to the 2A State Volleyball Tournament with their two wins this past weekend at the 2A Regional Volleyball Tournament in Pine Bluffs. Opening regional play on Thursday last week, the Bulldogs faced the Wright Panthers. Taking the Panthers in three straight sets, the Bulldogs advanced to the next round to face the hard hitters of Big Horn. The second game put the Bulldogs to the test and, despite their best efforts, they fell in three sets to the Big Horn Rams. Although the match ended in a loss,...
The Sundance volleyball team closed out their regular season with a split in their final conference matchups against the Moorcroft Wolves and the Big Horn Rams. The Bulldogs came out swinging on Tuesday as they hosted the Moorcroft Wolves. Finding momentum from the opening serve, the Bulldogs took set one 25-17. That Bulldog momentum carried over into the second set, where they quickly added another win to their column with a decisive 25-11 victory. The Wolves fought back throughout set number...
In their final game of the season, the Upton-Sundance Patriots faced a tough challenge in the Big Horn Rams. The Rams came out strong, scoring on their opening drive, and not holding back after that. Falling behind, 27-0, in the first quarter, the Patriots had their work cut out for them. The Patriot offense searched for momentum throughout the second and third quarters, but the Rams continued to dominate the scoreboard. It wasn't until the fourth quarter that Eli Gill was able to break through...
The Sundance cross country team finished their season this past week as they competed in the state cross country meet in Cheyenne. The Bulldogs had six runners compete and all put forth their best effort. “Times were not quite as fast as we had hoped, but all of the high school athletes ran well and gave 100% at the state meet,” coach Anne Marie Mickle stated. “Maddison Neiman took a little over a minute off her state time from last year, and Rylan Asheim ran his first state race with confidence. A few runners struggled with injuries on and o...
With the regular season of volleyball winding down, the Bulldogs were looking to add to their conference wins this past week as they hosted the Wright Panthers. In the opening set, the Bulldogs built an early lead and maintained their momentum to secure a 25-20 win. The team carried that energy into the second set, where a combination of strong serves and powerful attacks led to a quick and commanding 25-10 victory over the Panthers. The final set proved to be the most challenging for the...
The Sundance boys' cross country team placed second as a team in the Powder River Conference meet this past week in Hulett. Angel Villegas set the pace for the Bulldogs, taking fifth place with a time of 18:57. Teammate Kyten Johnson set a personal record for the course, finishing in 10th place with a time of 20:03, followed closely by teammate Holden Ayer, who took 12th with a time of 20:24. Rylan Asheim and Jager McLaughlin also set personal records on Thursday as they finished with just nine...
On the first chilly night of the football season, the Patriots welcomed the Glenrock Herders, delivering a dominant performance that ended in a 44-24 victory. The Herders came out strong on their opening drive, marching down the field and striking first with a quarterback draw up the left side. A successful extra point gave the Herders an early 7-0 lead. The Patriots, however, wasted no time in responding. The Patriot offense pushed their way down the field allowing senior quarterback Eli Gill to make the final surge, eight yards, into the...
The Sundance cross country runners stayed close to home this week as they participated in the Wolves Invite, held in Pine Haven. "The weather was perfect for running – cool but not cold," coach Ann Marie Mickle commented. "Congratulations to the following team members for PRs: Maddison Neiman (second week in a row), Trinity Finn (third time this season), Nolan Gaskin, Tyce Erickson, Mason Moeller, Kyten Johnson, Holden Ayer, and Rylan Ashiem. Congratulations to Remmi Johnson, Eva Stark and Taylo...
The Bulldogs volleyball team had a lighter schedule this week as they looked to improve their conference record facing off against the Tongue River Eagles. The Bulldogs brought the intensity, pushing the matchup to a five-set showdown. The night began on a high note for the Bulldogs, who narrowly took the opening set 26-24, setting the tone early. Sets two and three, however, saw the Bulldogs struggle to maintain their early momentum, as the Eagles surged ahead to take both sets. Refusing to go down without a fight, the Bulldogs rallied in set...
The Upton-Sundance Patriots were up against the Burns Broncs this past week, hoping to notch another win to their record. Unfortunately for the Patriots, a sluggish start left the team playing catch-up most of the game, as the Broncs took advantage early and never looked back. The Broncs were first to the endzone, putting up seven points within the first quarter, taking the early lead, while the Patriots struggled to find their footing both offensively and defensively. The Broncs kept pressure on the Patriots through the second and third...
