Girls’ swimming in southeastern Wyoming saw two exciting dual meets on August 28‑29, 2026, as Sheridan High School competed in Laramie and Buffalo High School swam in Rawlins. Both teams posted impressive performances, with several athletes capturing first‑place finishes in individual and relay events.
Sheridan High School – Laramie Relay Meet (Friday, August 28)
The Laramie Relay meet featured ten schools. Sheridan placed eighth overall with 322 points, behind larger programs such as Cheyenne Central (518 points) and Laramie (444 points). Despite the overall team ranking, Sheridan’s relay squads shone brightly. The 200‑yard medley relay, 200‑yard butterfly relay, and 400‑yard freestyle relay each finished first in their respective events, showcasing depth and teamwork among the swimmers.
Buffalo High School – Rawlins Pre‑Invite (Friday, August 28)
Buffalo’s pre‑invite in Rawlins drew six schools. The Lady Bison finished second overall with 334 points, trailing only Douglas (233 points). Individual standouts included:
- Katey Jacob – 1st place in the 200‑yard freestyle
- Milan Monterastelli – 1st place in both the 200‑yard individual medley and the 50‑yard freestyle
- Violet Gripp – 1st place in the 100‑yard butterfly
- Amelia Mahoskey – 1st place in the 100‑yard backstroke
The Lady Bison also captured first place in the 200‑yard medley relay, adding to the team’s strong showing.
Sheridan High School – Laramie Pentathlon (Saturday, August 29)
The following day, Sheridan competed in the Laramie Pentathlon. The team earned 112 points, placing third behind Cheyenne Central (146 points) and Thunder Basin (142 points). Individual victories included:
- Hannah Mowry – 1st place in the 100‑yard butterfly
- Kloe Fjell – 1st place in the 50‑yard freestyle
Buffalo High School – Rawlins Invitational (Saturday, August 29)
Results from Buffalo’s Rawlins Invitational were not yet posted at the time of reporting. The team is expected to compete again on September 4‑5 at Natrona County High School, providing another opportunity to add to their early‑season success.
Looking Ahead
Both programs have upcoming meets scheduled at Natrona County High School. Sheridan will swim on Saturday, September 5, while Buffalo has a two‑day meet on Friday and Saturday, September 4‑5. These events will give athletes a chance to build on their early‑season momentum and continue representing their schools with pride.
Parents, coaches, and community members are encouraged to attend and support the young athletes as they strive for excellence in the pool.
Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
