By MIke Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The season has started in earnest, although Encampment did not play a game this week. They will face Little Snake on September 23. 

Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) played a conference game when they faced Rock River on September 6. They won. They will face Rock River again on September 19. 

By MIke Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Encampment

The Tigers played the Riverside Rebels on September 5 and won by a convincing 44 to 6. It was a non-conference game and Encampment is undefeated with a 2-0 start. The Tigers will face Guernsey-Sunrise next on September 18. 

Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM)

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Encampment

The Tigers played the Burlington Huskies on August 29 in a home game where they pleased the home crowd with a win of 29 to 8.  It was a non-conference game but the Huskies are a team that has made the State championship in the past couple of years. Head coach Keagan Willford has to be glad with this season’s start.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County Volleyball Season Opens with Saratoga Victory

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Buck Springs Arena was packed on Saturday, August 23, as the 25th Annual Saratoga Bullfest delivered another night of high-stakes rides, big scores, and close calls.

The open bullriding event once again paired outstanding riders with rank stock, proving why Bullfest has become a staple in the Valley’s late-summer calendar.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming women’s rodeo team concluded the weeklong College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) Saturday night finishing among the nation’s top programs.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County schools showcased their athletic prowess at the regional track and field championships, with student-athletes from both districts delivering standout performances.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Quite a lot of teams competed in the Bobcat Invite in Thermopolis. 25 in total. All Carbon County teams in attendance did well. It was a chance to see what athletes and teams will probably be competing in State.

By Bruce Thoms

Head Coach, Saratoga Middle-High School Track

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“I think our main highlight was we officially need to book a boys room for State,” Jackie Jones, head coach for Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School said. “Our boys 4 X 800 pre-qualified on Friday, which is Hunter Widdison, Corbin William, Jared Nelsen and Carson Weatherford.”

She said they don’t have the top time in the State, but a very decent one.

By Hayden Hohnholt 

Middle School Math, High School/Middle School Cross Country, High School Track, WCA Cross Country Rep

By Jannie Miller 

Rawlins Middle School ELA

Head Girls Soccer Coach Rawlins High School

The Rawlins Outlaws soccer teams capped off a successful weekend with strong showings in both varsity and junior varsity matches, marked by clutch performances, teamwork, and plenty of grit.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Track Meet Draws Carbon County Schools for Day of Records and Rivalry in Saratoga

Several schools from across Carbon County competed at a track meet hosted by Saratoga High School on May 2, taking advantage of ideal spring weather and a scenic backdrop at the Burt Willford and Laurie Johnston Memorial Track Meet.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Jackie Jones, the head coach of the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School track team is fairly pleased with her team this year. She has 25 students that have gone out for track.