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Minimizing Mistakes Set as New Wrestling Goal

The SMHS wrestling team travelled to the Lander Valley tournament last weekend. Coach Rusty Arnold quipped that the competition was ‘super tough, with mainly 3A and 4A schools attending.’ Competing at this level helps immensely and Rusty was pleased that ‘everyone is showing improvement.’ The team has continued its tough training and hopefully that work will pay off as they move into the heart of the wrestling season.

Panthers fall to Cokeville, Farson

The Saratoga Panthers had a rough weekend on the road as they traveled to Cokeville and Farson for what were two more conference losses.

On January 24, Saratoga was dealt a narrow 9-point loss by the Cokeville Panthers. Then, on January 25, the Panthers fell by 12 points to the Farson-Eden Pronghorns.

Lady Panthers go 1-1 in conference play weekend

The Saratoga Lady Panthers had another split weekend as they took on two conference rivals while on the road.

On January 24, Saratoga was hosted by the Cokeville Lady Panthers for what would be a double-digit loss but turned it around on January 25 for a win against the Farson-Eden Lady Pronghorns. As is often the case with Saratoga’s girls, the score doesn’t tell the entire story.

Two more Tiger Wins

The Encampment Tigers girls basketball team decidedly defeated the Ft. Washakie Eagles and Rock River Longhorns in the Tiger Den last weekend.

The Tigers topped the Eagles 64-31 on Friday and held the Longhorns to four points during a 38-4 victory on Saturday.

With the two victories, Encampment's record improves to 9-6 including 3-2 in conference play.

Tigers finish weekend undefeated

The Encampment Tigers boys basketball team earned two victories in the Tiger Den last weekend.

The Tigers trounced the Ft. Washakie Eagles 68-37 on Friday afternoon and routed the Rock River Longhorns 63-35 on Saturday.

With the two additional games in the win column, the Tigers moved to an overall record of 10-5, 3-2 in conference.

Pond hockey and ice fishing, a perfect combination

Organized pond hockey made its debut during the 2025 Saratoga Lake Ice Fishing Derby.

Six teams participated in a round-robin style tournament throughout the two derby days.

“This is awesome,” a frozen-mustachioed Tommy Jansen, 38, Laramie, said about the tournament, “got good ice, it’s nice, hard. And the games are quick.”

Ron Thon Prep Begins in Shoshoni

Saratoga’s high school wrestling team competed in Shoshoni’s Clash at the Crossroads last weekend. There were 14 teams participating, and the Panthers overall wrestled ‘pretty well’ according to head coach Rusty Arnold. The Shoshoni tournament is a good warmup as the Panthers head into the meat of their season in the next few weeks.

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