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Bike riding enthusiasts across the United States and worldwide recently came together to participate in the 26th annual Tour de Wyoming. Tour de Wyoming came to the Platte Valley on July 14 and again on July 17. Bikeriders camped at the Lazy Acres Campground and RV Park in Riverside as part of a six-day tour. Bike riders started at 7 a.m. and took different routes each day. Amber Travsky, the founder of Tour de Wyoming, said this year at least 250 riders participated. “Every year we entice 250 r...
The Platte Valley Trout All-Stars season ended on July 18 as they lost their third straight game to the Platte County All-Stars, 3-2. Head Coach Ben Spaulding said, despite the three losses, he was proud of his team's effort and sees a bright future for next year., Spaulding added his team needs to work on their hitting. He said he will be looking for ways to help them during the off-season. “The kids played very well defensively. Great pitching from Jackson Kopasz and Beckett Spaulding and o...
The Saratoga Cutthroats ran into trouble against the Rawlins Bandits on July 9 as Rawlins pitching limited Saratoga to only two hits and the Bandits won 11-0 in Game 1. Saratoga attempted to make a comeback in Game 2 as they were able to knock in runs in the later innings. Rawlins however, made the big plays on defense just enough to hold off Saratoga. Game 1 Rawlins pitcher Lee Maestas had a dominant performance with a two-hit shutout with 13 strikeouts. The Bandits hitting was on fire and...
It was not a perfect strike, but Saratoga’s own Barb Youngberg and Cindy Carnes competed in this year's Women's Wyoming State Bowling Tournament on April 26 in Cheyenne. Youngberg and Carnes are currently members of a bowling league at the 10th Frame Bowling Alley in Walden, Colorado. “On the singles, I finished 5th place and won $250,” Youngberg said. “My score was 766 and Cindy’s was 735, this was in handicap. I have been competing for 3 years and Cindy has been competing for 5 years.” Y...
The Saratoga Cutthroats tough luck continued as they got swept in a doubleheader against the Evanston Outlaws on Saturday, July 13. Game 1 According to a WyoPreps report, the Outlaws clinched the southwest title with their victory over Saratoga. Evanston led 6-0 and scored 13 runs in the 3rd inning. They had 16 hits & 11 walks. Braxton Bauer led the way with 3 hits & 6 RBIs thanks to 2 doubles & 1 HR. Jackson Osborne also homered and the Outlaws took Game 1. Outlaws 23, Cutthroats 4 Game 2 WyoPreps reported the Outlaws scored 14 runs in the...
The Platte Valley Trout All-Star team is now in a position where, if they lose one more game, they take an exit out of the District 2 Tournament. On July 15, the Trout had a tough loss to Laramie 10-0. According to Platte Valley Head Coach Ben Spaulding, Platte Valley came out a little nervous and tense. He said It showed when they first went up to bat. “We had two great hits from Jackson Kopasz and Beckett Spaulding In the 1st inning,” Spaulding said. “Shortly after, we got punched with a dou...
The sound of horses galloping mixed with ATVs speeding around the arena got the crowd cheering for the inaugural Carbon County Rubber Check Race at Encampment-Riverside Lions Club Arena on June 29. Six teams—Mead Lumber, The A-Team, KYPH, The Ranch Hand Rebels, Turnpike Terrors, and JB Trucking—competed to be the winner of the first-ever Rubber Check Race in Carbon County. Each team raced for the best time by getting batons across the finish line as fast as possible. The race began with two hors...
Platte Valley Little League has finished its regular season and is now preparing for the District 2 Tournament in Laramie from July 15 to July 20. According to Head Coach Ben Spaulding, his team has an opportunity to represent the state of Wyoming if they can get past the District 2 Tournament and win the State Championship. He said his team has a long way to go but they could earn a ticket to Davenport, Iowa and represent Team USA in the Little League World Series. “The way it works is we h...
The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its 3rd Annual Platte River Independence Day 5K Run/Walk on July 4. Runners and walkers appeared excited as a crowd gathered at the starting line to see them off. Kids and their guardians participated together to kick off the 4th of July weekend as young children also took part in the half-mile kids' fun run. Chamber CEO Amanda Knotwell said she had coordinated the event to take place during the annual Saratoga Volunteer Fire Department...
Here in the Valley fishing is a staple pastime for everyone from hobbyists and families to the most dedicated anglers. With fishing being such an important part of the Valley, Josh Craig of the Mother Mountain Anglers (MMA) has provided some details on the current quality of fishing in the area as well as some recommendations of what baits are currently reeling in the fish. According to Craig, the North Platte and the Encampment rivers are extremely similar this time of year and the quality of...
It was a tough weekend for the Saratoga Cutthroats as they were swept in a doubleheader by the Green River Knights on Sunday, June 23. Game 1 The Green River Knights had a dominant performance led by Pitcher Kamden Liebelt. Liebelt came close to having a no-hitter but ended up having seven strikeouts, two walks, and only allowed one hit. There was nothing the Saratoga Cutthroats could do at this point of the game. The Knights won 7-0. Game 2 Knights Things went from bad to worse for the...
The Saratoga Cutthroats took a split against the Wheatland Lobos in a doubleheader at Woods Field on Friday, June 21. Both teams battled back and forth as Wheatland won Game One and Saratoga took Game Two. In the first game, the Lobos made a comeback from behind to beat Saratoga 12-9. The Cutthroats had a tough battle in Game Two but were able to pull off the win and beat Wheatland 6-5. Game 1 In the first game, going into the top of the 2nd inning, Saratoga had a 3-1 lead. However, Wheatland...
Utah State University Professor Mike Glauser recently traveled through Saratoga as a part of his seven week journey to raise money for student scholarships. The goal of the fundraiser, called “Pedaling to End Poverty,” is to dramatically reduce poverty around the globe. Glauser is joined by his wife, several colleagues and a documentary crew to film the experience. Glauser and his team are following the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, a 4,228 mile route that runs from coast to coast. The trial was...
The Platte Valley Trout played a shutout game with an amazing performance by pitcher Trayton Johnston on Friday, June 21. Johnston pitched 13 strikeouts, allowed only two hits, and walked three batters as Trout won the third annual Carbon County Classic against the Rawlins Allstars 5-0 After the game, Johnston said he was thrilled about his performance and was excited to get this win for Platte Valley. “It was pretty amazing. This was my first game,” Johnston said. “Our team did well today...
*Editor’s Note: The Saratoga Sun is running the tournament results again as we printed inaccurate results in our June 20 edition. We apologize for the error and congratulate ALL the winners on their success!* Ages 5-7 Boys: 1st - Elijah Harris 2nd - Booth Parsons 3rd - Decker Drake Girls: 1st - Finnley Werth 2nd - Maddie Wright 3rd - Dylan Merrill Ages 8-9 Boys: 1st - Liam Johnson 2nd - Bryce Anderson 3rd - Jeremiah Johnson Girls: 1st - Raya Stockwell 2nd - Gracie Penner 3rd - Myranda Lehr & Isla Christen Ages 10-11 Boys: 1st - Lucas Stewart 2...
The Saratoga Lions Club kicked off the summer at the Saratoga Resort Hot Springs Resort with a youth golf clinic on the week of June 4. There were many newcomers and returning kids who have had past experience. The new kids received tips from coaches and advanced kids. Platte Valley youth also competed in the Junior Golf Tournament. Winners were announced at the post-tournament cookout at Veterans Island on June 7. Junior golf players competed in four different age groups. Bob Lauman started the...
It's a crazy race with horsepower on four legs, four wheels and a wheelbarrow. The inaugural Carbon County Rubber Check Race will take place at Encampment -Riverside Lions Club Rodeo Arena on Saturday, June 29. Samantha Buffington, event organizer, said this is a relay race with a challenge. “It is a ranch relay which consists of four teams,” Buffington said. “The goal is to get the batton across the finish line as fast as possible. There are two horse riders with a rider on a four-...
Loud cheers from an excited crowd mixed with the flying dust and dirt at the Whistle Pig Saloon on June 8 as they held the 2nd Annual Snowy Range ATV/UTV Pulls. There were no winners or losers, as it was all about fun and helping the veterans. Spectators watched from up the hill to witness all the action. It was a win-win for a great cause. Event organizer Dan Jones said the turnout was a lot of fun even though there were only a few competitors in the event. He said it was great people still...
It was a great day for disc golf in the Platte Valley on June 8. Going into its 8th year, the Tale of Two Cities Disc Golf Tournament hosted by Mother Mountain Anglers appeared to be a success with four men’s teams and a women’s team. The day began with the women’s team teeing off at Grand View Park in Encampment at 9 a.m. and, an hour later, the men’s teams teed off at Grand View Park, Rick Martin Memorial Park in Riverside and the Stage Stop Links just east of Riverside. The day started...
Encampment graduates Quade Jordan, Ryon Miller, and Kaben Pickett have officially closed the chapter on their time as teammates. The three former Tigers represented Encampment as they played for the Wyoming All-Stars in the Wyoming-Nebraska Six-Man Shootout. The All-Star game took place on May 31 in Chadron, Nebraska. The Wyoming All-Stars lost to the Nebraska All-Stars 48-14. The Encampment alumni wanted the game to go differently, but they gave their all and then some. All three Encampment...
The Saratoga Partners had an amazing Track and Field season and finished regionals and state on a positive note. The Girls and Boys gave it their all and did all that they could to make the season memorable. Saratoga Track and Field headed to Casper to compete in the 1A State Track and Field Championship over May 16-18. While neither of the teams came away as champions, there were some individual victories and some record-breaking performances for the Saratoga Panthers. Saratoga Girls Varsity...
The Saratoga Middle School track and field team has many rising stars who could be the future for the high school program. One athlete in particular is 8th grader Brody Johnson, who has broken four school records at Saratoga Middle School. Johnson competed in Lander where he broke the Best of the Best record in the 200 meter dash. Johnson also broke state records for the best time for the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash and 200-meter hurdles. Johnson said this track meet was the best of the entir...
The Encampment Tigers’ success in Casper at the State Track and Field Championships as they earned top finishes. Every athlete gave it their all and then some. History was made and a 25-year-old state record was broken as senior Quade Jordan put in the exclamation point to be the best in 1A and to become two-time and back-to-back 1A State Champion in shot put. Jordan also won the All-State Award and Best of the Best award. Jordan also set a new 1A State record with a throw of 57 feet, 6.5 i...
The Jordan and Pickett families are making their way to the State Championship. Both Quade and Kristie Jordan along with Kaben and Eckerly Pickett have been dominating for Encampment for the past few weeks. Now adding to the list of State Championship qualifiers for the girls is Kyenna Jackson and for the boys is Chase Brown and Hayden Crow. Girls Varsity Results - Jordan got three 2nd places in the 100-meter dash with a time of 13.40, the 100-meter hurdle with a time of 17.06, and shot put...
Saratoga Girls The Saratoga Lady Panthers are now done with regionals and their next focus is moving on to state. The Saratoga girls track and field team has won back-to-back 1A State Championships for the last two years. However, an attempt for a three-peat could come to an end. Despite some top finishes Saratoga has made to get to State, Head Coach Rex Hohnholt said it is unlikely his girls will win a third straight state title but said there is a chance that some of his girls will win...