Sports

Huskies survive injuries on way to title

By NATHAN OSTER
The Burlington Huskies did not blink when they faced adversity at last weekend’s Class 1A West Regional.

Lady Huskies Regional Champs

Lady Huskies come from behind
for wins in semifinal and title games

By MARLYS GOOD
Second mission accomplished. The 1A West Regional Girls Basketball championship trophy is in the hands of the Burlington Lady Huskies, thanks to a 61-51 victory over Meeteetse Saturday afternoon in Lander. Their third and final mission, the 1A State Championship, lifts off this morning at 9 a.m. at the Casper Events Center where the Lady Huskies will meet Upton.
Sharing the bracket with Burlington and Upton are Cokeville and Hulett. Coming up the other side are Kaycee, Snake River, Meeteetse and Arvada-Clearmont.

Lady Rebels Hoops

Lady Rebels fall short in state bid; ousted by Rocky Mountain

By MARLYS GOOD

The Riverside Lady Rebels, after losing to Kemmerer, 41-25 in the 2A West Regional Girls Basketball Tournament opener in Riverton last Thursday, March 25, topped rival Greybull in a come-from-behind 41-35 victory Friday morning, and were just one hurdle away from qualifying for the State 2A tournament in Casper this weekend.

Rebels Hoops

Rebels season ends as Riverside falls in play-in game

By KARLA POMEROY
The season for the Riverside Rebels ended Thursday just as it had started, with a loss to the Big Piney Punchers. Riverside opened the season with a loss to Big Piney at home as part of the Big Horn Basin Shootout, 61-31. On Thursday, in the play-in game for the 2A West Regional Tournament in Riverton, Riverside fell, 57-33.

State Wrestling Champs

Behind 11 placers, G-R ends Cokeville’s reign in 2A
By Nathan Oster
After a 15-year drought, Greybull-Riverside is once again the toast of the Class 2A wrestling world.

G-R Wrestlers Regional Champs

Buffs claim 2A West Regional Championship; 17 headed to state

By nathan oster

In the 2A ranks, there’s no longer any disputing that Greybull-Riverside is the “best of the west.”

Lady Rebel Hoops

Lady Rebels make dramatic comeback over Shoshoni, take third in conference

By MARLYS GOOD
“I think we can beat them …” said Coach Michael McGuire last week looking forward to the Shoshoni game Friday. Coach McGuire had no idea that “beating them” would come from a 28-point scoring surge in the fourth quarter that propelled his team to the 44-33 victory.

Rebel Hoops

Rebels begin post season today with Big Piney

By KARLA POMEROY

The Riverside Rebels shored up fourth place in the 2A Northwest Conference without ever stepping onto the court Friday night. Shoshoni, with just three players available forfeited the game.

Lady Husky Hoops

Lady Huskies begin quest of regional title today

BY MARLYS GOOD
The Burlington Lady Huskies set some definite goals before the basketball season began. First was winning the conference championship, a goal they attained last week by ending the regular season undefeated.

Husky Hoops

Huskies win final tune-ups before regional tournament
By NATHAN OSTER
The Burlington Huskies will head to Lander and the Class 1A West Regional as one of the favorites after putting the finishing touches on a 19-2 regular season with wins over Ten Sleep and Riverside last week.