Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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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...
HS Basketball Thurs., Jan. 16, 5 p.m. at Harding County Sat., Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m. at Home vs. Hill City Fri., Jan. 24, 4:30 p.m. at Wright Sat., Jan. 25, 11 a.m. at Home vs. Big Horn HS Wrestling Fri., Jan. 17, 9 a.m. at Newcastle Fri.-Sat., Jan. 24-25, 7 a.m. at Moorcroft JH Boys Basketball Fri., Jan. 17, 10 a.m. at Tongue River Mon., Jan. 20, 4:30 p.m. at Home vs. Moorcroft JH Girls Wrestling Fri., Jan. 17, 10 a.m. at Home...
UW Men’s Basketball UW 53, New Mexico 61 Next: Sat., Jan. 18, 2 p.m. vs. Colorado State; Tues., Jan. 21, 9 p.m. at UNLV; Sat., Jan. 25, 4:30 p.m. at San Jose State UW Women’s Basketball UW 67, New Mexico 73 UW 78, San Diego State 71 Next: Sat., Jan. 19, 2 p.m. at UNLV, Wed, Jan. 22, 4 p.m. at Air Force; Sat., Jan. 25, 2 p.m. vs. Colorado State BHSU Men’s Basketball BHSU 90, Regis 73 BHSU 77, MSU Denver 84 Next: Thurs., Jan. 16, 7 p.m. at NM Highlands; Sat., Jan. 18, 3 p.m. at Ft. Lewis; Thurs, Jan. 23, 7 p.m. vs. Colorado Mesa; Sat., Jan....
There may be a spring in your step, but spring certainly won’t yet be in the air when runners take their marks for the chilliest run of the year. Sundance’s traditionally bracing start to Superbowl Sunday will be taking place this year on February 9, and registration is now open for early birds who want to secure a commemorative t-shirt or hoodie to prove you braved the cold. As always, a pancake breakfast will be served before you bundle up in your scarves and mittens. Runners and walkers can...
Sundance Rod and Gun Club held their annual horn night on Sat., Dec. 28. Best in each category: Jed Brennan best whitetail, Silas Speidel best antelope, Cash Peterson best elk, Parker Shoun best mule deer, Brynlee Bock best turkey. In the youth category: Silas Speidel best antelope, Cash Peterson best elk and whitetail, Brynlee Bock best turkey. Silas Speidel was the one grand slam winner, shooting all four species....
The Sundance Bulldogs junior high girls' basketball season came to a close at their district tournament, held in Hulett on Dec. 20. With an impressive 28 girls participating in grades 6-8, this season proved fruitful for the future of the school's programs, showcasing a lot of improvement from top to bottom, and start to finish. The 6th/7th grade team started out with a bang and continued their momentum throughout the season. Coming off a 6th grade season with few games last year, the current...
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...
Lance Hofland and Jett Schloredt were honored for their dedication and years of coaching football at the basketball games Thurs., Dec. 19. Hofland has coached football for 32 years, 27 of which were in Sundance, while Schloredt has coached for 21 years....
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...
Eleven Sundance High School athletes have been awarded All-State and All-Conference honors this season. Back (left to right): Owen Watt, Golf All-State; Porter Watt, Golf All-State; Jaedyn Keller, Football Powder River All-Conference; Eli Gill, Football All-Conference and All-State; Savanah Peterson, Golf All-State. Front (left to right): Avery Marchant, Golf All-State; Hailey Karol, Volleyball All-Conference; Jaylin Mills, Volleyball All-Conference and All-State; Angel Villegas, Cross Country...
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 Kids Trap Team, a part of the Wyoming Clay Target League, enjoyed the mild summer-like fall days to complete their short, five-week season. Shooters shot each week, starting in September and ending in October. Final scores and season end results were tallied and released on November 4. This fall season saw ten athletes from Sundance, Pine Haven and Oshoto gathering each week to shoot 50 targets for score. Students from grades 6th through 12th were represented and showed a lot of...
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...
