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The Hot Springs County High School Bobcats basketball team had a season for the ages this year. The team played with poise, skill and determination all year, and along the way, the Cats defeated some really superb basketball teams – leaving many in the state (outside Hot Springs County, of course) feeling more than a little surprised. The team finished the season with a record of 25-4, went an undefeated 6-0 in the 2A Northwest quad, finished third in the 2A Regional tournament – and then, there was that sixth State Championship – and first sin...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcats and Lady Cats wrestlers put in a remarkable effort this year and completed the 2025 season with several wrestlers claiming State Championships. Following on the heels of that extremely successful season, several Bobcats and Lady Cats were recently awarded All-State Honors for the 2025 season, two from the Lady Cats team and five from the Bobcats team. For the Lady Cats, Junior, Alix Sorensen was named All-State for the first time. Alix went 33-5 for the season. Sophomore Lilly Quintanilla was also...
At regionals in Riverton, the Hot Springs County High School Bobcats basketball team won their way into the State Championship tournament, which was held in Casper last weekend. The Cats spent much of the season atop the 2A rankings, and finished the regular season in first place in the 2A Northwest quad. The Bobcats went two for three at regionals, taking home third place after defeating Rocky Mountain in the third place game. That put the team into the State Championships as the number 3 seed...
The State Championship 2A Basketball tournament took place in Casper last weekend. It was the culmination of a long and grueling season for the Lady Cats of Thermopolis. The team has seen both ups and downs this year, however, they have always made Hot Springs County proud with their hard work, determination and sportsmanship, which they never failed to display at every opportunity. After finishing the regular season tied for first place in the 2A Northwest quad (Rocky Mountain held the tie brea...
The “A” Team of the Hot Springs County Middle School boys basketball were the number 4 seed going into last month’s 2025 Big Horn Conference Tournament. The tournament was hosted by Hot Springs County, with games played at both the middle school, as well as at the high school. This year’s A team was composed of eight eighth graders and two seventh graders. From the eighth grade were Logan Johnson, Lane Collamer, Jarrett Cornella, Tanner Delay, Oliver Bihr, Dallon Basse, Gavin Livingood;and Carter Hughes-Becerra. The two seventh grade youngst...
The Bobcats sent six wrestlers the Junior State tournament, which was held in Riverton last Saturday. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the Freestyle and Greco Wyoming Team, which will compete in Fargo this coming July at the National Tournament. Sophomore Lilly Quintanilla led the way for the Lady Cats, completing her second Triple Crown, winning both the Freestyle and the Greco Tournaments. Coach Travis McDermott said, “Lilly wowed the crowd with a couple of five-point throws, and dominated her competition with either pins or technical...
Bobcats earn four state championships The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat wrestlers were in Casper last weekend to compete in the state wrestling championships. In a spectacular outing, the Cats placed third in the 2A team standings, and crowned four individual State Champions. The Cats scored 184 team points, the most ever earned during Coach Travis McDermott's tenure with the team. Demonstrating a dogged determination, the team racked up 24 pins, and placed eight wrestlers, pushing five...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat basketball team, were in Riverton last weekend for the 2A West Regional tournament. Having maintained the number one rank for much of the season, and finishing the regular season in first place in the 2A Northwest Quad, the Bobcats went into regionals as the number one seed from the Northwest. To make it to the State Championships, the Bobcats needed two wins in the regional tournament. On Thursday night, the team met up with the Wind River Cougars at Ri...
The 2A West Regional tournament was played in Riverton last weekend, with eight teams competing for a chance to play in the State Championships, which will be held in Casper this week. With wins over both Wind River and Wyoming Indian, the Lady Cats played Rocky Mountain in the Regional Championship game on Saturday. After completing the regular season with a 13-9 overall record - going 5-1 in the 2A Northwest Quad - the Lady Cats were seeded to the regionals as the number two team from the 2A...
On Wednesday, February 19, local resident Cody Stewart, 36, appeared before the District Court in Thermopolis. Stewart had been charged in October, 2024, with twelve felony counts, involving money that was allegedly taken from the Thermopolis FFA Alumni Association. In the information filed with the court, it was alleged that Stewart had formerly served as the treasurer of that organization, and that during her tenure as treasurer, moneys had been taken from the group without permission. On October 25, 2024, the defendant entered a plea of not...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat wrestlers traveled to Big Piney last week for the Class 2A West Regional Tournament. The Cats garnered 151 team points, to finish as Runner-Up to the Kemmerer Rangers at 177 points. Along the way, the Bobcats successfully put 15 wrestlers into the State Championship Tournament, which will be held in Casper this week. Coach Travis McDermott said, "We definitely had some ups and downs throughout the tournament, but the boys kept scrapping and battled hard...
Five Lady Cats wrestlers from Hot Springs County High School competed at the regional tournament in Evanston last weekend. Faced with some really deep brackets, three of the Lady Cats punched their ticket to the State Championships in Casper this week. Sophomore Lilly Quintanilla continued to roll through the competition, pinning all of her opponents in the first period, and claiming her second consecutive regional title. Coach Travis McDermott said, “Lilly is the top ranked girl in her weight class, and is a returning state champion from l...
Fans of Lady Cats basketball have had a lot to cheer about lately. A weekend ago, the Lady Bobcats put up 77 points against Shoshoni, followed by 68 points against Greybull, to kick of the final round of in-conference games in the 2A Northwest. Last weekend, the Hot Springs County High School Lady Cats basketball team finished up the regular season with wins over in-conference rival, Rocky Mountain, and over the 2A Southwest Lady Cougars of Wind River. And with that, the Lady Cats are on to the regional tournament, which will be held this week...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat basketball team finished up their regular season last weekend, contributing two important wins to their season totals. With the wins, the Cats remained the number one ranked 2A team, and secured for themselves a number one seed in the regional tournament, which will be played in Riverton this week. On Thursday night, the Cats played host to 2A Southwest Wind River. The Cougars have had a difficult season this year, coming into the weekend winless at 0-20. Although every team goes through a “building y...
Player selections were announced last week for the 52nd Annual Wyoming Shrine Bowl game, which will be played at Cheney Alumni Field, at Natrona High School in Casper, on June 14, 2025. Individual selections of graduated seniors are made by nominating coaches, from high school programs around the State of Wyoming. Senior Bobcat, Dell Dukes, was selected to play for the North team. Dell will be attending Chadron State College this fall, and is a Preferred Walk-On for the Eagles football team. Teammate and Senior, Zane Stam, was selected as an...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcat basketball team began their final round of conference play last week, with games at home and away. Location was not a factor, however, as the Bobcats came away with wins against both Shoshoni and Greybull. Coming off of wins against Big Piney and Kemmerer in the preceding week, the Cats remained the number one ranked team in 2A, and sat atop the 2A Northwest Quad, with an overall record of 15-3, and an in-quad record of 3-0. The Cats had defeated both...
The Hot Springs County High School wrestling teams were on the road last week to compete in four duals, one at Worland, followed by three at Buffalo. The matches would provide significant experience in preparing for the regional tournaments, which take place this weekend. First up for the Cats and Lady Cats were the Warriors of Worland on Thursday night. The Lady Cats got things off to a great start, with freshman Izzie Hetzel taking revenge for some early season losses against Quintana of the Lady Warriors. Coach Travis McDermott said,...
The Hot Springs County High School Lady Cats basketball team began the second round of conference play last week, coming away with two important wins as the post-season looms large. Just one more week remains in the regular season. Coming into the weekend, the Lady Cats sat in second place in the 2A Northwest, with an overall record of 9-9, and an in-quad record of 2 -1. Coming off a split weekend last week, with a win against Big Piney and a loss to Kemmerer, the Lady Cats continue to be ranked number four in the 2A. On Friday night, the Lady...
The Hot Springs County High School wrestling teams had a full schedule last week, despite the teams being hit hard by illness that has been going around the school. Following a dual on Thursday night in Powell, and a dual on Friday night against Moorcroft in Greybull, the teams then competed in the Greybull Tournament on Saturday. In a short-handed, yet successful, outing against Powell, the Bobcats won four matches with Dyllan Myers, Cannon Boren, Will Ward and Brody Sorensen each gathering wins. For the Lady Cats, Ava Dafoe achieved a win. On...
The Hot Springs County High School, Lady Cats basketball team, traveled to the southwest corner of the state last weekend, for games against Big Piney on Friday night, and Kemmerer on Saturday afternoon. Weather forced the team into a long, round-the-mountain, bus trip to get into Big Piney in the cold. Faced with some off the court challenges, the Lady Cats fared well on Friday, however, Saturday proved to be more difficult. Coming into the weekend, the Lady Cats had a record of 8-8, were in second place in the 2A Northwest Quad (2-1), and...
The Hot Springs County High School, Bobcats basketball team, made a long and arduous journey to the southwest corner of the state last week. Weather concerns on South Pass forced the team to take the long way around. After sweeping their three opponents the week before, the Bobcats remained the number one ranked 2A team in the state, with an overall record of 13-3. The Cats were in first place, with a 3-0 record, in the 2A Northwest Quad. In Big Piney on Friday night, the Cats faced a 9-7 team, which has the ability to significantly challenge...
Hot Springs County High School senior, Kaylee Bazzle, has been a member of the Bobcat Cheer Squad since her freshman year. Each summer, the squad attends a training camp, somewhere in the state of Wyoming, to build their skills, and to take on new opportunities to excel in their sport. Last summer, the squad went to cheer camp in Cokeville, where Kaylee was given an opportunity to try out for a spot on the All American Cheer Squad. At Cokeville, twenty-three cheerleaders competed for six open positions on the national team. Following the...
Last week, the Hot Springs County High School Bobcats basketball team was lined up to play two top 2A teams, and the number one ranked 3A team in the state. The Cats came into the weekend ranked number one in 2A, and tied for first place in the 2A Northwest with Rocky Mountain. Two games would be on the road, followed by a home game on Saturday. Showing the state just what they are made of, the Bobcats swept their opponents, and finished the week with three huge wins. On Thursday night, the Cats had an away game at Wyoming Indian. The Chiefs ar...
Bobcats place eleventh against forty-one teams The Hot Springs County High School Bobcats wrestlers made their annual trek to Riverton last weekend for the Ron Thon Memorial Tournament. The Tournament draws the best wrestlers from around the State of Wyoming, and this year featured forty-one Wyoming teams. The Cats scored 98.5 team points – good enough for a tie for an eleventh place finish in the team standings. The Cats were the top 2A team at the event, and scored more than ten points over their regional foe, Kemmerer. Coach Travis M...
“Age is the price of wisdom.” It’s an ancient proverb. One that has been passed down through the fog of time - in cultures spread across the globe. But what does it mean? Benjamin Franklin said: “At 20 years of age, the will reigns; at 30 the wit; at 40 the judgment.” Fair enough. I’ll concede that the passage of time can help one to have a more complete perspective of the world, of people, and even of one’s own life. Franklin lived to be 84. I wonder if he had any words of wisdom about what rules at 50? Or 60? Guess he was keeping that wisdom...
