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Girls capture gold, boys fifth at State

The Lady Punchers snagged gold as a team, beating 14 other schools to secure the 2A Wyoming State Championship with 127 points. The Puncher boys garnered fifth place out of a field of 16 teams with 71 points.

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Girls capture gold, boys fifth at State

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 week ago

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Punchers post new personal records at BYU

More than 140 teams from Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming and as far away as Alaska entered the meet. Programs ranged in size from urban schools in the Las Vegas and Salt Lake City areas to rural locations like Big Piney. Many preliminary events consisted of well over 200 contestants.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Big Piney tracksters sweep Regionals

The Puncher girls’ team captured gold, posting 212 points. Kemmerer came in a distant second with 169 points. Tallying 166 points, the Big Piney boys’ team also earned first place, soundly beating Rocky Mountain High School with 137 points.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Punchers cap off busy week at Thermopolis

More than 20 teams competed in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions at the meet, representing schools in the 1A, 2A and 3A classifications.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Tracksters hit their marks at Puncher Invite

The weather cooperated to a certain degree and unlike past years, the meet remained snow-, sleet- and wintery mix-free, even featuring the sun on occasion. Runners, jumpers and throwers did contend with a ferocious, sustained wind blasting from the southwest.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Tracksters round out busy weekend at Riverton

The Lady Punchers bagged sixth place out of 12 teams ranging in size from Dubois to the host school and Lander, posting 51 points. The Puncher boys took eighth place with 36 points.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Punchers, Lady Puncher tracksters secure third at Pinedale

Both the Lady Punchers and Punchers posted strong performances and new personal records at the meet. The Big Piney girls’ team earned third place out of eight teams, tallying 106.5 points. The boys’ team also achieved third place, posting 84 points.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Chad Espenscheid named HS Assistant Basketball Coach of Year

“Unlike many coaches, Chad is not a regular employee of the school district, but is a local entrepreneur who constantly adjusts his schedule to meet the needs of the team and athletes,” Strong said.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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BPHS tracksters are sixth at Green River

The Big Piney High School combined boys’ and girls’ track team snagged sixth place out of 12 teams ranging in size from 1A to 4A at the Green River Invitational on April 21 with 106 points.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Jenks named SW District Student-Athlete of Year

“Colby works hard and puts in the time during the offseason,” Nugent added. “He is supportive of his teammates and is a leader on the team. Colby sticks around at practice until his teammates have completed their workouts, even doing one more set so that they have someone to push them. He is kind to everyone and humble. Colby is a big part of why our team is successful – not just because he scores points for us, but because of his character and how it impacts the rest of the team.”

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Punchers go the distance at Rock Springs

The Big Piney boys captured third place out of 12 teams, posting 90 points. The Puncher girls secured sixth place, tallying 63 points.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Jenks snags hardware at Arcadia Invite in California

Jenks posted a final time of 1 minute, 52.18 seconds in the event to bag ninth place overall out of 61 of the best runners from across the country. Setting the bar high for the outdoor track season, Jenks crossed the finish line with a new personal record for outdoor track. He beat his 2A state-record breaking time of 1:55.59 at last year’s state championships in Casper.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Punchers post strong performances at D&D Invite in Worland

Big Piney High School Puncher runners, jumpers and throwers confidently stepped up to the challenge, returning home with multiple ribbons and new personal records after competing against athletes from schools ranging in size from 2A to 4A.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Jones earns All-American wrestling honors

“I’m humbled and very honored and I’m still questioning, ‘How did I get this?’” Jones said on Saturday after a long day spent battling opponents at the FIRST Robotics Idaho Regional Competition in Boise.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 months ago

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Howard selected to play in 50th annual Shrine Bowl

Big Piney High School senior and Puncher football starter Thomas Howard was selected to play for the South Team under the leadership of Star Valley Head Coach McKay Young.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 months ago

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Three Puncher boys capture All-Conference

Totaling 360 points for the season, Stoutenburg shot at 72 percent from the charity stripe, 48 percent from inside the perimeter and 34 percent from outside. Stoutenburg went 7 for 7 from the free-throw line against St. Stephens on Jan. 20. He sunk four of five attempted 3-pointers when the Punchers took on Kemmerer on Feb. 17 – the fifth-highest performance in the 2A West Conference. Stoutenburg scored 28 points against Kemmerer on Jan. 13 and netted 27 points during the Feb. 16 game against Pinedale.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 months ago

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Three Lady Punchers earn All-Conference honors

“Our seniors played basketball all four years of high school,” Espenscheid said. “That is a testament to their commitment – it’s a lot to get through four years of any sport. The seniors are each stellar and hardly missed a practice over four years. They were super coachable and I’m proud of the way they handled the (2022-2023) season. Sharianne, Rayne, Hannah and Shelby all represented Big Piney with class.”

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 months ago

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Going the distance

“My strategy is always the same for each race,” he said. “I try to get out really fast and stay up front and then basically kick the last 200 meters, going as fast as my legs can carry me.”

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 months ago

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An emerging leader

“I love the game,” Munoz said. “It’s easy to work hard at something you love. When I saw myself succeeding, or even failing, at basketball, it made me hungrier to improve. In life, and athletics, you’re going to be put up against adversity all the time. How you react to that adversity is important. It takes a lot of discipline and a good work ethic.”

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 months ago

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BPHS cheerleading team snags second at State!

Big Piney competed against eight other teams and secured silver with 76.2 points.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 months ago

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BPHS indoor track athletes go the distance at State

Senior Colby Jenks shattered the all-class state indoor track record in the 800-meter run in the finals for the event on Saturday, March 4. Jenks captured gold in the 800-meters, hitting the finish line in under 2 minutes at 1 minute, 53.92 seconds.

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 months ago

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Howard and Meador capture All-State wrestling honors

“I had (Longwell) broken down on bottom,” Meador said. “I saw the towel tapper run right behind the ref. The ref was right in front of me, and I heard him start to count down the last 5 seconds of the match. That’s when I started to get excited because I knew I was the state champion.”

by By Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 months ago

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Big Piney scores comeback win over Cokeville

Cokeville led by a single touchdown early in the final quarter against conference rival Big Piney on Friday, Oct. 15.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Swimmers win home meet, compete in Jackson

The Sublette County combined girls’ swim team won the Big Piney Meet on Thursday, Oct. 14, beating Kemmerer and Evanston with 112 points.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Sublette swim team makes I-80 weekend duet

Hitting the pool for a busy weekend, the Sublette County combined girls’ swim team competed in Rock Springs on Thursday, Oct. 7, followed by the Rawlins Invitational on Oct. 9.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Big Piney volleyball stays perfect in conference

A decisive victory over Wind River High School on Saturday, Oct. 9, maintained the Lady Punchers’ position as the top seed in the 2A Southwest Quadrant with an undefeated conference record.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Punchers score momentous win over Mountain View

Mountain View punted the ball deep into Big Piney territory early in the second half as the conference rivals squared off at Puncher Stadium on Oct. 8.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Energized second half not enough for Punchers to overtake Lovell

The Punchers chewed up yards with multiple pass plays and quick feet during the Oct. 1 match against Lovell, yet were unable to overcome their conference rival on the scoreboard.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Sublette swimmers host Pinedale Invitational

The Pinedale Aquatic Center echoed with the sound of competition on Saturday, Oct. 2. The Sublette County girls’ swim team hosted the day-long Pinedale Invitational featuring eight teams from across the region.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Punchers win their bracket at Bobcat Invitational

Big Piney finished the weekend with two wins, two draws and two losses.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Punchers find success in the air after Lyman's big first half

Touchdown passes by the Punchers in the fourth quarter saved the game against Lyman from turning into a rout.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Sublette swimmers claim close second at home triangular

Sublette County’s young girls’ swim team proved its mettle at the Sublette County Triangular hosted by the Pinedale Aquatic Center on Thursday, Sept. 23.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Punchers improve perfect conference record

Scoring a second win against St. Stephens on Sept. 23, the Puncher volleyball team rose to the top of the 2A Southwest Quadrant, boasting an undefeated record.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Big Piney notches another conference win after 5-set thriller

Fighting through five sets to pull out a win against Wind River High School on Friday, Sept. 18, the Lady Punchers proved they are a team to be reckoned with this season.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Sublette swimmers go up against top competition

Homecoming weekend opened with the Sublette County combined girls’ swim team challenging Lyman to a duel at the Big Piney High School pool on Thursday, Sept. 16.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Punchers overwhelm rival Pinedale in Homecoming win

Showing no mercy, the Punchers trounced the rival Wranglers and secured the county trophy for a fifth year on Friday, Sept. 17. Eager Homecoming crowds packed the Puncher stadium and lined the field with red and white proudly on display.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Hibbert, Wrangler golfers punch State ticket

Group of golfers headed to Lander for State Meet.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Punchers score second conference win

Bump, set, spike, victory! The Puncher volleyball team scored its second conference win against Wyoming Indian High School on Saturday, Sept. 11, before an ecstatic home crowd.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Piney picks up first win by stomping Evanston JV

The Punchers held the line through most of the second half and scored another touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the victory, 26-6.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Punchers start conference season with win

Starting the weekend off with a bang, the Big Piney volleyball team trounced St. Stephens in the first conference game on Friday, Sept. 3. The Punchers dominated the first set with an 18-point margin and never looked back, scoring a 3-0 victory.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Swimmers compete at Green River

The Sublette County girls’ swim team entered its second week of competition at the Green River Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 4.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Fourth quarter gets away from Big Piney in opener

Pulling off several impressive surprise plays, Big Piney trailed by only 14-6 when the halftime buzzer sounded during the season-opener on Friday, Aug. 27.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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Puncher volleyball runs gauntlet to start season

The Puncher volleyball team squared off against top teams in the 3A and 4A divisions at the first tournament of the season hosted by Riverton. The two-day event, Aug. 27-28, featured teams from all four classifications.

by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 1 year ago

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The Big Piney duo play for Pinedale soccer.

Updated: 2 years ago

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by Robert Galbreath, [email protected]

Updated: 2 years ago

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Hibbert competes at 3A State Golf Meet

Hibbert took 67th place in boys’ varsity with a two-day score of 232 strokes. He shot in a 117 on the first day, improving to a 115.
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Sublette swimmers score big in Kemmerer, Lyman

The Sublette County girls’ swim team capped off a busy week with two days of competition at Kemmerer and Lyman. On Friday, Sept. 10, Sublette County placed third at the Kemmerer Invitational with 67 points.
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Sublette swim opens season in Lander

On Friday, the Sublette County combined swim team competed against six teams in the Lander Relays. Sublette County took fifth place overall with 173 points.
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Soccer stars brace for postseason push

The Wrangler and Lady Wrangler soccer teams – including Big Piney senior Edwin Gonzalez, senior Maggie Davis and junior Jafet Martinez – have one more week of regular play.
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Punchers on the PHS field update

Pinedale soccer teams travel to Lander.
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Jones competes at State Indoor Meet

The senior ran in three events for Green River.
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Jones competes at indoor qualifying meet

Jones ran the final leg of the winning 1,600 sprint medley relay and finished second in the 3,200.
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Wrestlers hit mats at Bridgerland Invitational

Punchers finished seventh in duel tournament.
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Swim team competes at conference

Postseason is underway for swimmers across Wyoming, and the combined Sublette County team competed at the 3A West Conference Meet in Lyman on Feb. 6.
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Wrestlers compete at Rich County and Dubois

Grapplers go 2-3 in weekend slate.
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Boys' basketball beats Wranglers at Worland

Punchers score big win over county rival.
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Big Piney finishes 2-3 at Shoshoni duels

Grapplers score victories over Dubois, Rocky.
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