Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Pine Bluffs Hornets and Their Many New Names When the Hornets arrived home from winning state they knew they had the state champions title along with the undefeated title, but little did they know that some of their team members and their coach would be named the best. From the east side of Wyoming there were many people named the best players of the east. The top 8 on that list are all members of the Pine Bluffs Hornets. Not only were kids mentioned on this list, also included was Coach Will... Full story
When the Hornets came home from state the Town of Pine Bluffs were waiting anxiously to welcome back their defending state champs! Through the entire battle it took to get to state the Hornets showed what true sportsmanship truly is. With great teamwork and dedication this team went all the way, and brought home the one thing they all wanted...another state championship. The Pine Bluffs Fire Department was waiting for the Hornets when they arrived home with the fire truck. All the members of... Full story
The United States Marines turned 242 years old. They celebrated in Pine Bluffs with a ceremony and the placing memory bricks for fallen veterans. Following the ceremony, veterans and their families were invited for a meal along with beverages and desserts. Along with the memories being shared between veterans, friends, and family, guest speaker, Steve Kravitsky with the State of Wyoming Military Department and Veterans Commission shared a few words on the importance of the marines birthday and... Full story
The Hornets football team concluded this season with back to back state championships to their name. Additionally they completed this season undefeated. The Mighty Hornets won 11 games including the championship game. This team is a great one. You don't achieve titles such as state champs and undefeated by being an individual. They work together, from the coaches to the lineman on the field. They are a team and constantly show you why they deserve these titles. The Hornets are a very selfless... Full story
Kyle Thurin #40 PBH TE/LB "This season I think we all played very well with all of our teamwork, dedication and hardwork. When we were close to losing I just thought to myself that we shouldn't have a problem doing this and that we needed to march down the field and score again. The moment of the season I will remember most was state because that was the game I played as hard as I could. The only thing I would want to change about this season is the speed I learned the plays. I didn't learn... Full story
When a team comes together for a successful win many people forget who is behind the team. Yes, talent and hard work have a lot to do with being successful but what a lot of people don't realize is that there is always an influence, or a coach. Coaches help influence how hard you want to play, how you are to play, and what your goal is. In this case we are talking about football. The Pine Bluffs Hornets have been very blessed with their four coaches. They have managed to keep all of the hornets... Full story
Dave Duello is a well seasoned cattle rancher in the Pine Bluffs area. The ranch he works is better known as Duello Cattle Company. His main focus as a cattle rancher is to produce a specific quality of cattle. The Duello Cattle Company has only been around about 10 years. This ranch is known for their breeding through AI (artificial insemination) and embryo transferring. Duello was born in eastern Iowa. He moved to western Nebraska 15 years ago. After he graduated college in Scottsbluff... Full story
Last weeks game Pine Bluffs vs. Upton-Sundance was a tough one. Not only was it a chilling 36 degrees at kick-off, but both teams were evenly matched in the sense of player's skills and abilities. Not scoring until the 2nd quarter made for an intense game. The coaches on both teams and all the parents were on edge. In the first quarter neither teams managed to score any points but they played hard. At kick off Upton-Sundance's #46 Landon Martin kicked the ball to the 15 yard line with a return... Full story
Heading into winter many people are experiencing some crazy encounters with mother nature and her many little critters. As winter creeps around the corner, many wild animals are seeking shelter. These animals include raccoons, mice, opossums, and even skunks. Things on the priority list of some of these animals are of food/water, warmth, and shelter. Many of these animals will seek out animal food such as a bowl of cat or dog food you might have sitting outside for your beloved animals but... Full story
What a fantastic game! For hosting the first home playoff game since 1949 the Hornets did not disappoint. Pine Bluffs boys played hard and left no room for mistakes. The Hornets had scored three touchdowns in the first 8 minutes. The score was 21 to 0. "I dont think we could've played any better or been more prepared this week, we had the mentality that Saratoga was going to come out play and hit hard but we knew we needed to play and hit just as hard if not harder. I couldn't have been happier... Full story
Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets fought hard at the Regional tournament. They played well most times but every once and a while it got the best of them. Coach Lisa Gilbert said," I am proud of the girls and the season we had together." Although they lost they are still very much optimistic for the new years coming. They believe that they will have many more amazing trips together and will miss their seniors as they move on to bigger and better things. Despite all their efforts they still managed to... Full story
Securing State for the 8th year in a row the Pine Bluffs/ Burns XC season comes to a finish. State for Cross Country was held in Sheridan, WY at the eye appealing VA hospital grounds. The boys team ran at 11 a.m. and the girls at 12:30 p.m. due to rotation of having the second race this year. Before each state race the teams like to start with a team workout. The team workout is one of the most essential parts of our program. The boys had a rough battle with the wind, which had began 10 minutes... Full story
During the home game against Glenrock the Lady Hornets lost in 5 rounds. "Unfortunately we allowed our mental errors to affect our ability to play," stated Coach Lisa Gilbert, "but they will be working very hard to fix their unforced errors." Although the Lady Hornets lost they still played hard and gave it their all. All players have their own specialties and strengths. One player who showed great strength in this game was Paige Thompson. Thompson made 15/15 serves, she did good all around... Full story
