Sheridan High School’s football team continued its strong start to the season with a 14-9 win over Campbell County on Friday. Two early first‑quarter turnovers set the tone, and the Broncs held the lead for the remainder of the game.
Season Outlook
With the victory, the Broncs are now 3‑0 and remain unbeaten in the early part of the schedule. The next challenge comes this Friday when Sheridan hosts its traditional homecoming game against Kelly Walsh. The community is expected to turn out in large numbers to support the team.
Other Local High School Sports
In volleyball, the Sheridan Lady Broncs swept Riverton in their home opener on Saturday, extending their early‑season momentum. The Lady Broncs are now 4‑8 in Northeast Quadrant play and have a home match against Campbell County on Thursday, followed by a Saturday contest at Thunder Basin.
Bighorn High School posted an impressive combined 8‑0 record in home games from Thursday through Saturday, showcasing strong performances across multiple sports.
Buffalo’s football team fell at home to Green River, 21‑13. A late drive brought the Bison to the one‑yard line, but time expired before they could score.
Track and Field Highlights
At the 4A state meet in Evanston, Sheridan’s Eli Bulkenbusch captured first place in the boys’ race, helping the Broncs secure a team victory. In the 3A East Conference meet at Douglas, Addison Bettinger of Buffalo finished first in the girls’ competition.
In the 2A state meet, scheduled for September 22‑23 in Evanston, Kemer will serve as the host team. The 4A and 2A meets will run concurrently, with the 2A competition moving to the following week.
Tennis and Cross‑Country
Sheridan’s boys and girls tennis teams each won their dual matches at home against Thunder Basin and Campbell County on Saturday. In cross‑country, Eli Bulkenbusch’s victory in the boys’ race at Bosman, Montana, helped the Broncs finish first overall.
Big Horn’s Lila Marney placed fourth in the girls’ race, while Tongue River’s girls finished second.
Junior Hockey and College Updates
The Sheridan Hawks split a weekend series in Rapid City, losing 5‑3 on Friday and winning 4‑3 in overtime on Saturday. The team will travel to Helena on Friday and Great Falls on Saturday for the next set of games.
In college football, a late‑quarter weather delay sparked a comeback for the Wyoming Cowboys, who scored two touchdowns in the final four minutes to defeat Northern Colorado 21‑14. Quarterback Tyler Hughes completed 18 passes for 149 yards, delivering the decisive throws.
The Wyoming Bobcats will host Central Connecticut State on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Professional Sports Recap
In the NFL, the Denver Broncos opened their regular season with a Monday night game at Kansas City, kicking off at 6:15 p.m. Listeners can follow the action on Fox Sports 106.3 FM.
Major League Baseball saw the Colorado Rockies lose all three games of a weekend series in Detroit. Scores were 6‑2 on Friday and 11‑7 on Saturday. Hunter Goodman hit a three‑run home run, and Ezekiel Tovar added a solo shot, but the Rockies could not secure a win.
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Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
