By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

After the dust cleared in 1A regionals, there were not a lot of teams continuing on to play at State from Carbon County. Only the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Lady Rattler girls basketball team from Carbon County School District No 1 and the Saratoga Panther boys basketball from Carbon County School District No 2 were to continue on.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In 1A basketball, five Carbon County teams advance to regionals, but as the dust settles, only two are moving forward to State: the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) High School girls basketball team and the Saratoga High School boys basketball team.

Ladies Basketball

Encampment

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In a display of their prowess on the wrestling mat, all three high schools with wrestling programs in Carbon County secured placements at the State Championships held in Casper.

Rawlins High School, Saratoga High School, and Hanna, Elk Mountain (HEM) High School saw their hopes realized as their athletes showcased their skills in this highly competitive sport.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

It was a good week for most Carbon County High School Varsity basketball teams with the exception of the Encampment boys’ team and even then, the week started well for them. The regular season is over and now come regionals.

Boys Teams

Encampment

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School’s wrestling squad demonstrated their prowess at the regional championships, with head coach Ranelle Hindman praising the team’s performance. Notably, two of the four male wrestlers secured spots in the state championships, alongside one female wrestler.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The boys’ basketball 1 A Southwest Conference is still not decided who will go to Regionals and which team will stay. Encampment and Little Snake River (LSRV) have to win the game coming up, if they are going. They play each other. If Encampment loses, they are not going on. If LSRV loses, it will be a pigtail for them.

Boys Basketball

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Saratoga High School gymnasium buzzed with energy on February 9 and 10 as it played host to the highly anticipated Carbon County Wrestling Tournament. Featuring a dozen formidable teams, including representatives from two Carbon County high schools, the event showcased the raw athleticism and determination of young wrestlers.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The boys’ basketball 1 A Southwest Conference is regarded as the most competitive in the State. All five teams would be going to Regionals if they were in another conference is the common thought among fans and coaches.

Besides one team not going, the seeding will be important as brackets are formed for regionals. A higher seed plays a lower seed.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Ranelle Hindman, the wrestling coach for Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM), recently accompanied her team to the Southeast Dual where they partnered with North Park. Despite not securing any team points, Hindman emphasized the valuable experience gained by the three wrestlers representing HEM.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Encampment E-Club has rolled out the red carpet for the 2024 Homecoming celebration, inviting everyone to join in on the fun and festivities. This year’s Homecoming theme, “Let the Games Begin,” has set the stage for a day filled with thrilling games, a cake auction, and more, all in support of the E-Club’s efforts to bolster athletic programs in the community.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In a week filled with intense basketball action, the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School girls and boys basketball teams took a break, allowing the junior high team to take the court against Saratoga on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately for HEM, Saratoga emerged victorious in both the A and B games.

Boys Basketball

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Not all Carbon County wrestlers had their sights set on the highly-anticipated Ron Thon Tournament, as local teams took different paths over the weekend of January 26 to 27, showcasing their skills in various wrestling events.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Flu takes out a Carbon County team

Encampment fought an enemy from within and had to cancel games with their girls and boys basketball teams. Many of the players got a stomach virus or bug that has been hitting the Valley. Saratoga High School also had a few missing players.

Girls Basketball