Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The Sundance Lady Bulldogs were handed their first conference loss this past week as the Moorcroft Wolves pushed them into five sets for the victory. “We haven’t had any opportunity to go to five sets this season and it was a great lesson,” coach Blaczyk commented about the loss. “Maintaining a high level of play throughout when winning so handily to begin is where we need to focus our efforts.” Winning handily in the beginning is just what the Lady Bulldogs did, ending the first two sets rela...
The Upton-Sundance Patriots were under the lights at Croell Field Friday night as the Tongue River Eagles soared into town. The game appeared as though it was going to fly by as the Eagles kept the ball on the ground and worked their way down the field yard by yard. Unfortunately for the Eagles, a turnover on downs at the 10-yard line gave the Patriot offense the ball and the length of the field to go. The clock continued to click as the Patriot offense took over and pushed their way down the...
The #1 ranked Sundance Bulldogs took to the road this past week, playing three games and adding three more wins to their record. Opening play on Tuesday, the Lady Bulldogs were up against #2 ranked Moorcroft Lady Wolves. It was a complete team effort as the Lady Bulldogs spread the wealth at the net with five players recording kills. Sherri Negaard led the way with six kills for the night as the Lady Bulldogs won in straight sets, 25-11,25-14, and 27-25 On Friday the team was on the road again traveling to Newcastle to face the Dogies. In a...
The Sundance Bulldog Cross Country team competed in the Brittany Rentas Cross Country meet in Wright on Saturday, Oct. 3. The meet brought with it new competition for Bulldog athletes. Senior Hunter Skeens placed second in the boys’ varsity race in a time of 17:53:30. “It was a great race and I’m glad I got to see where I stood with some other runners I haven’t seen since the beginning of the season,” Skeens said. Skeens took second behind fellow state contender Wyatt Ostler of Tongue River. Skeens noted the competition was key in helping h...
After a great start to the season, the Upton-Sundance Patriots were handed their first loss on Friday night in a tough defensive matchup against the number four-ranked Torrington Trailblazers. The game on Friday night started much like the previous weeks with the Patriots first on the scoreboard when quarterback Brad Kurger found Brayden Bruce for a 75-yard touchdown pass. It wasn’t long after that the Trailblazers were able to find their way into the endzone as well. Quarterback Blaine B...
The Sundance Bulldogs hosted the Bulldog Invitational Fri., Sept. 25 at the Sundance Golf Course. Senior Hunter Skeens claimed the top place in the varsity boys’ with a time of 17:57, while freshman Rylie Marchant took fourth in the day’s contest with a time of 24:01. The course proved challenging to runners as they tackled several large hills and inclined stretches throughout the race. Freshman Deklan Gill finished 11th in a time of 21:05, while sophomore Kort McLaughlin and senior Josh Pri...
The Sundance volleyball team picked up a few more wins this week as they hosted the Hulett Lady Red Devils and the Tongue River Lady Eagles. Opening up play against the intra-county rival Red Devils on Thursday, the Bulldogs showed off their hot hand for serving as well as their continued dominance at the net. The first game started out with a back and forth of points, both sides looking to get themselves set on the floor. It was Sundance, however, who figured it out first. As Ty Holloman got...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs return triumphant from the State Golf Tourney in Kemmerer, where they achieved top team with two team members placing in the top five. For more about the tournament, see inside....
It was a battle between two of the top five seeded teams this past week as the #2 ranked Wheatland Bulldogs came to town to face the #4 Upton-Sundance Patriots. Both teams came into the game undefeated but it was the Patriots who were able to keep their record. A rapid offensive start put the Patriots to a third and long position. Quarterback Brad Kruger then found Brayden Bruce on a quick slant and Bruce was able to find the end zone for a 53-yard touchdown run as the Patriots jumped out to a s...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs were the top team at the State Golf Tourney held over the weekend at Fossil Island Golf Club in Kemmerer. Individually, Sheridan Schubarth placed second and Allie Crawford was fifth. Girls Teams: Day 1 Day 2 Total Sundance 345 348 693 Lusk 351 344 695 Upton 353 371 724 Tongue River 369 357 726 Wright 422 408 830 Boys Teams: Day 1 Day 2 Total Thermopolis 369 366 735 Big Horn 379 375 754 Kemmerer 385 394 779 Tongue River 443 474 917 Sundance 476 494 970 Lusk 495 477 642...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs continued their dominance on the court as they took on Wright this past week and were able to walk away with a 3-0 victory. “We are working hard to reach our full potential,” commented Coach Blasczyk. This weekend was no exception as Sherry Negaard and Ty Holloman dominated the net throwing down 12 kills each for the night. Twelve was the lucky number on the defensive end as well with Bulldog senior Aftyn Marchant coming up with 12 digs for the night, helping the Bulldogs add to their 25-16, 25-22 and 25-19 vic...
The Sundance Cross Country team traveled to Wright to compete Saturday, Sept. 19. Despite the heat, the Bulldogs pulled through to claim several top spots in the contest. Senior Hunter Skeens placed first in a time of 17:46 and freshman Rylie Marchant placed third in a time of 24:10. Although Skeens claimed the top spot, he noted the air quality and concrete course took a toll on his pace and overall time; however, he still ran under 18 minutes in the race. Sophomore Kort McLaughlin and freshmen Deklan Gill and Jordan Mouat also competed in...
With a chill in the air, the Upton-Sundance Patriots travelled to Newcastle to face the Dogies in the first road game of the season. In a back and forth of downs to start the game, the Patriot defense was soon able to back the Dogies deep into their own territory. As the Newcastle offense continued to struggle, the Patriot defense capitalized with Keaton Mills finding the Dogie quarterback in the end zone for a safety and put the Patriots up 2-0. Reece Barritt continued to help the Patriot...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs held their senior night Thursday as they took on the Newcastle Dogies and what better way to celebrate those seniors than a three-game sweep over their opponent. Serving was the key to the game on Thursday night and the Lady Bulldogs were unlocking all the doors. Game one started out a back and forth of points as each team was trying to find their spot on the floor. With the score 13-10 in favor of the Bulldogs, Newcastle decided to take a timeout to straighten things...
It was another successful day for the Sundance Bulldog Cross Country team in the Big Horn Invitational at the Big Horn Equestrian Center in Sheridan Friday, Sept. 11. Freshman Deklan Gill ran a state-qualifying time of 20:00, shaving off more than five minutes of his previous race time. Senior Hunter Skeens placed fifth in a time of 16:57 and freshman Riley Marchant placed 15th, finishing in a time of 21:29. Freshmen Rylie Banker and Jordan Mouat also competed for the SHS in the high school 5k....
Lusk Fall Invite Boys: Dawson Flahaven – 106 (2nd) Parker Speidel – 110(3rd) Peyton Ewing – 115 (6th) Coyle Love – 119 (8th) Gavin Robinson – 148 Tony Villegas – 152 Girls: Sheridan Schubarth – 97 (2nd) Allie Crawford – 130 (6th) Ashlynn Fowler – 142 (9th)...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs had a busy week on the court this week traveling to Upton for a late night showdown on Tuesday and playing host to the Glenrock Herders and the Douglas Bearcats on Friday. On the road Tuesday, the Lady Bulldogs were up against a friendly foe in the Upton Bobcats. Taking the match to four games, the Bulldogs squeaked out a victory, four games to one. Game one was down to the wire with the Bulldogs walking away with the 25-23 victory. Game two moved a little quicker...
Two Sundance Bulldog Cross Country runners ran state-qualifying times at the Hulett Invitational Sept. 3, the second competition of the fall 2020 season. Senior Hunter Skeens claimed first place in the boys’ varsity race, finishing in a smoking time of 16:15, shaving off more than two minutes of his previous week’s race time, while freshman Rylie Marchant placed third for high school girls’ in a time of 21:29. Marchant ran the race more than five minutes faster than the Newcastle Invite. Rounding out the Bulldog boys’ competition was sophomore...
Individual Boys: Parker Speidel – 100 (tie 4th) Dawson Flahaven – 100 (7th) Coyle Love – 114 (8th) Payton Ewing – 122 Gavin Robinson – 135 Tony Villegas – 150 Individual Girls: Sheridan Schubarth – 93 (2nd) Allie Crawford – 116 (7th) Ashlynn Fowler – 124 (tie 9th) Irene Finn – 137...
To ensure the safety of all concerned, Principal Jim O’Connor of Sundance High School has released guidelines on spectator attendance at sports events this fall. All spectators at high school and junior high football games will be screened as they enter the facility (though there will not be temperature checks). Face coverings will be required if you are unable to social distance, other than when in family pods, and when using the restrooms. Students must sit with their parents or an adult a...
The Sundance Bulldog Cross Country team opened its fall 2020 season August 27 and 28 with the Newcastle Invite. The Bulldogs had a successful first meet, claiming several top spots from junior high to varsity. Senior Hunter Skeens finished fourth in the boys varsity race, running in a time of 18:54.2. Skeens claimed his fourth-place finish by a foot – literally – as he raced a Douglas competitor across the finish line. Skeens was impressed with his work for the opening meet. “The course was nice and flat with a few hills to climb. There was g...
Boys Teams: Sundance – 455 Upton – 472 Girls Teams: Sundance – 312 Upton – 335 Individual Boys: Dawson Flahaven – 98 Parker Speidel – 105 Peyton Ewing – 119 Tony Villegas – 133 Gavin Robinson – 136 Individual Girls: Sheridan Schubarth – 92 Irene Finn – 109 Allie Crawford – 111 Natalie Curren – 125 Ashlyn Fowler - 125...
The Upton-Sundance Patriots kicked off the 2020 season honoring their eleven seniors on the team with a senior night. Not knowing how long the season will be, many teams are choosing to hold their senior night early in the year to ensure these seniors get the recognition they deserve for the hard work and dedication put in during their high school career. After a short introduction of the seniors, the US Patriots took the field to face off against the Lead-Deadwood Gold Diggers. Opening the...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs opened up their 2020 volleyball season on the road this past weekend. Going up against Lusk, Pine Bluffs and Buffalo, the Lady Bulldogs were able to walk away with victories in each match. “Our success over the weekend makes us optimistic for a memorable season, but mostly we are thankful for the opportunity to play,” says new head coach, Chelsey Blasczyk. Going up against the Lusk Tigers for their first matchup, the Lady Bulldogs were a dominating force on the net...
For the eighth year in a row, the Ron Materi Memorial 5K will be an opportunity to support a local cause and honor the memory of a beloved member of the community while enjoying the chance to stretch your legs in the great outdoors. All proceeds from this annual event go to the Ron Materi Road Trip Fund, which was established in 2013 to help families travel to reach treatment for life-threatening illnesses. The fund was established in honor of Ron Materi by his wife, Carla, and children. Materi worked at Black Thunder Mine until his retirement...
