Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The Sundance cross country team hosted the Sundance Invitational on Friday morning. This invitational was smaller, featuring only two races and three teams, as runners from Sundance, Wright and Moorcroft raced for the top spots. Angel Villegas set the pace for the Bulldog runners in the boys' varsity race, crossing the line in second place with a time of 20:23. Holden Ayer and Kyten Johnson were right behind Villegas, finishing in third and fourth place, with less than 30 seconds separating...
It was a picture-perfect evening for the Upton-Sundance Patriots home opener and Homecoming game against the Wheatland Bulldogs on Friday night at Croell Field. As the game began, both teams showcased their defense, and by the end of the first quarter, the scoreboard remained 0-0. The second quarter followed a similar pattern, with defenses holding firm until the final two minutes as the Wheatland Bulldogs began to make a push toward the goal line. Facing a first and goal, the Bulldogs broke thr...
The Sundance golf team finished their incredible season with another excellent performance at the state tournament this past weekend. The Lady Bulldogs brought home a championship team performance and the Bulldog boys brought home a third-place team finish. Savanah Peterson led the Bulldog charge on the girls' side, facing tough competition as she battled against Kemmerer's Tazlyn Wagner. Peterson finished just 16 strokes behind securing second place with a total score of 169. Avery Marchant and...
The volleyball team faced a challenging Homecoming week, playing three intense matches, each filled with highs and hard-fought battles. Throughout each game, the team showed their determination and fighting spirit. On Tuesday, the team traveled to Upton where they took the victory over the Lady Bobcats. Hailey Karol led the offensive charge at the net for the Bulldogs as she racked up 13 kills for the night. Teammate Halyn Cooney also dominated the net for the Bulldogs adding eight kills and...
The golf team wrapped up their regular season play this past week as they competed in Lusk. Both the boys' and the girls' teams solidified their positions among the top competitors in the state. On the girl's side, the Lady Bulldogs took home another team title. Savanah Peterson continued her streak of excellence, finishing in first place for the entirety of the regular season. Peterson cruised past her competition with a 49-stroke lead, establishing herself as a top contender heading into the...
The Bulldog cross country team was in Belle Fourche this past week, against another round of stiff competition. Despite this, the Bulldogs saw another great week of setting personal records (PR). In sixth grade, Shae Crago competed in her first 3K and took first place for the sixth grade girls. Mason Moeller set the pace for the sixth grade boys, taking 11th place with a time of 12:29 and teammate Tyce Erickson followed shortly thereafter, finishing 19th, followed by Trapper Idler who took 24th...
The Upton-Sundance Patriots were back on the football field last week as they traveled to Newcastle to face the Dogies. It was a tough go for the Patriots, who, in the end, fell 48-6. The Dogies started the game out strong, scoring twice within the first quarter, taking an early 13-0 lead. The Patriots were able to get on the board throughout the second quarter as Kade Mills connected with Eli Gill, sending him into the end zone, and putting six points on the board for the US Patriots. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, the Newcastle offense...
This past weekend, the Sundance Bulldog volleyball team traveled to Big Horn to compete in the Big Horn Invite. There were 13 2A teams participating in the invite and the Bulldogs got to see how they would stack up against their competition from the west side of the state. “During the weekend we played most of the 2A teams from the West side of the state. We had a loss against Kemmerer which was very close and it could have gone either way,” head coach Chelsey Blasczyk stated. “The most challenging team we faced was Thermopolis. They just...
The Sundance golf team was busy on the greens this past week as they competed in Wright and Newcastle. Savannah Peterson continued her exceptional form as the top finisher in both invitationals, chipping in a 90 at each course. As a team, the Lady Bulldogs finished in first place at Wright, edging out their nearest rivals by only three strokes. At the Newcastle Invite, all Lady Bulldog golfers finished in the top ten. The Bulldog boys also had a solid performance last week as Catch Downey set a...
The Sundance cross county team traveled to Spearfish this past week to compete in one of their more challenging meets of the season. "The team rose to the occasion and ran hard against bigger, stronger schools. Team members approached the meet with confidence and positive attitudes, which I believe earned them four personal records," coach Ann Marie Mickle stated. Four Bulldog runners had breakthrough performances as they each set a new personal record (PR). Leading the charge was senior Angel...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs faced a true test of skill and determination as they traveled to Gillette this past weekend to compete in the Gillette Invite. With a total of six games, the team found themselves up against a variety of opponents, including several larger 4A schools, out-of-state teams, and their ever-familiar 2A competition. Throughout the tournament, the Sundance team showed their resilience, holding their own in many close sets. Their defense was led by Blakely Gill, who was able to rack up 98 digs throughout the course of the...
The Sundance cross country team opened their season participating in the Mallo Camp meet, hosted by Newcastle, on Saturday. The Bulldog team has 15 participants this season. Team scores for cross country are determined by the top five finishers of each team for each race. The junior high girls were the only complete team for the Bulldogs as Shae Crago, Eva Stark, Remington Johnson, Taylor Asheim and Trinity Finn all set their pace and secured a third place team finish for the meet. The junior...
The Bulldog golf teams continued their impressive season with another standout performance at the Moorcroft Invite, played at the Pine Haven Golf Course, this past week. The girls' team once again demonstrated their dominance, securing top individual spots and an overall team victory. Leading the charge for the girls, Savanah Peterson took the top honors with an impressive 14 stroke lead. Her dominant performance, along with strong scores from Karen Ulmer (102), Avery Marchant (104), Madeline...
The Sundance volleyball team started their season strong as they participated in the North Big Horn County Tournament in Cowley this past weekend. Taking wins over Meeteetse, Dubois, Greybull and Tongue River, the Bulldogs set the tone for their 2024 season. The Bulldogs opened the tournament facing a couple of 1A teams, Meeteetse and Dubois, where they handled their opponents with confidence. The final matchup for day one was Rocky Mountain, where the teams faced off in two closely contested games and ended up splitting the set. The Bulldogs...
The Upton-Sundance Patriots kicked off their football season against the Worland Warriors. It was a challenging matchup for the Patriots, who ultimately fell, 36-0, to a strong opponent. The Warriors struck early with a touchdown in the first quarter. The Patriots fought hard to stay in the game; however, the Warriors scored three more times throughout the second quarter, increasing the score 28-0 going into the break. The Patriots continued to battle throughout the second half, but Warriors would score one more time before the final horn,...
The Sundance golf teams continued to showcase their skills this past week with the girls' team placing first and the boys' second, at the Sundance and Upton Invites. Savanah Peterson also claimed two more first place finishes this past week. At the Sundance Invite, Peterson and teammate Avery Marchant tied for the top spot, with an overall score of 92. They then had a one-hole play-off, where Peterson took the title. Teammates Karen Ulmer, Shyla Shoun and Madeline Fleenor also had impressive...
Back to school brings the Bulldog athletes back to their respective playing fields. The Sundance golf team was the first to open up their season as they hit the greens in Glenrock this past week. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams had an impressive showing for their first match of the fall season. Senior Savanah Peterson picked up right where she left off last spring, taking first place at the match with an overall score of 88. Fellow senior, Avery Marchant, also put up an impressive score of 99, enough to secure her a third place finish. Rou...
It’s hard to play pickleball without a net, but will it be safe from thieves if it’s left up at the court? Sundance’s pickleball club has been keeping the net locked up to protect it, said Clerk-Treasurer Theresa Curren last week, but this has caused a problem because the city has received requests from members of the public who would like to make use of it. Until now, she said, a potential pickleballer has had to contact a member of the club to borrow the net. Curren suggested that a better option would be to have the net at City Hall to loan...
Team 307 returned undefeated from the Colorado Live Showcase in Denver, a summer basketball tournament in front of dozens of college coaches. The team formed this year under coach and organizer Thomas Bush, with the aim of increasing basketball play opportunities for local kids over the summer months and helping them work towards their personal goals, as well as towards college sports. The showcase took place on June 21 and 22 and the team went 3-0, says Bush. The first game was against Meeker,...
Summer school students at Sundance Elementary were treated to a visit from "The Bee Guys" on Monday. The kids looked on with great interest as Doug Carter (pictured above) and Rocky Courchaine introduced the class to the honey-making insects and their hive behavior....
Kids enjoy the sunshine at the municipal pool on Tuesday afternoon - a clear sign that summer has arrived....
Doug Griffis presents the 2024 Hulett Rodeo All Around Cowboy buckle to Sundance's Ben Miller who topped the ranch bronc riding event on Saturday and Sunday....
What do you say to free food, free golf cart, a chance to bet on your favorite golfer and beverages available? We need a gallery to watch the top 10 golfers in our area on Friday, June 7! It’s called the Sundance 10 Person Shootout and those who have attended the last four years have loved it! The top golfers our area from Gillette to Rapid City, Newcastle to Devils Tower will all tee off on #1 and only two will remain when the group gets to #9. You can place bets, get some food and drink, grab a cart and follow the players around the course u...
This weekend marked the end of a remarkable track season for the Sundance Bulldogs, who showcased exceptional talent at the state track meet. School records were broken in three events as the athletes' hard work throughout the season paid off. Halyn Cooney set a new school record in the 800M race with a time of 2:27.07; Maddison Neiman, Jaylin Mills, Rylie Marchant and Halyn Cooney beat the girl's medley relay record with a time of 4:27.43; and the boy's medley relay, composed of Holden Ayer,...
In an impressive display of skill and determination, the Bulldogs golfers showcased their dominance at the Spring Golf Championship last week. Lady Bulldog Savanah Peterson set the tone for the Spring Championship, beating out her opponents with a 22-stroke lead. Avery Marchant also chipped in an impressive score for the two-day competition, finishing in eighth, with a 228. Karen Ulmer, Shyla Shoun and Madeline Fleenor rounded out the Lady Bulldogs team finishing 15th,16th and 17th...
