Lionzo Escobedo is one of just two seniors on Saratoga’s wrestling squad, and the only returning state placer, so head coach Jared Mason is going to lean heavily on him for leadership.
“Lionzo steps in and fills that role as a natural leader, there isn’t a kid that works harder than him,” Mason said. “He’s willing to help show the younger kids ... he’s not just a senior saying I’m going to thump on you.”

Saratoga men’s basketball is trading in their set offense geared toward a short bench and big post players for a shiny, new game plan that relies on quickness and chemistry.

Top-ranked defense and three big men can once again put them in regionals and, hopefully, propel them past the likes of 1A Southwest conference foes Little Snake River and Cokeville.

With three of six seniors back on the Saratoga women’s basketball team for their final season, the Lady Panthers have the experience, chemistry and individual talent now for a deep run into the regional tournament - if they can put it all together.

The Encampment Lady Tigers came away empty handed from the Carbon County Classic Tournament, losing to Dubois, Wright and Saratoga.
Friday night, the Lady Tigers opened against non-league Dubois (1-2 overall) with a tough 42-44 in overtime loss.
“The girls were disappointed,” head coach Amy Clay said. “They know a lot of hard work is going to pay off.”

Encampment head coach Amy Clay lost last year’s entire starting lineup and then some, and a short bench means four freshman are going to get a trial by fire.
“They’re going to get thrown into starting roles,” Clay said. “I think it’s going to be tough in the beginning, but in the years to come, they are going to benefit.”