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The Pine Bluffs-Burns cross country team got its first taste of postseason action as a 3A school in Douglas last week. Girls runners collectively finished in 3rd place for the team with boys earning 6th. Piper Perez earned All Regional Athlete for her 4th place finish in 20:53. Emma Gonzalez followed with a time of 22:31, which earned her 14th place. She was clossley followed by Erin Griess followed in 16th with a time of 22:58. Shelby Thurin (23:03) and Hallie Christofferson rounded up the scoring girls. Three boys turned in sub-20 times....
The Pine Bluffs High School Academic Challenge Team opened their year on on high note with one of its squads placing third at their first competition of the year. Pine Bluffs' second team placed eighth at the event held at Western Wyoming College in Rock Springs. The placing team consisted of Reagan Pachel, Greg Fornstrom, Scott Fornstrom and Diana Sanchez. Other students from Pine Bluffs who competed included Tessa Long, Jude Pachel, Marisol Garcia and Makayla Waiters. Wyoming AcademicChallenge...
Hunting is becoming a lost tradition, says High Plains Pheasants Forever Chapter President Dean Bowman. But it doesn’t have to be that way, he said. By getting people involved at a young age, the tradition can be kept alive for generations to come. Enter the annual Pheasants Forever Youth Hunt. For about 15 years, the High Plains Pheasants Forever Chapter, based in Pine Bluffs, has taken area youths on what is likely their first hunting experience. This year’s hunt is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. at the Silver Wings Hunting Preserve near LaGran...
Each year, the rivalry between Pine Bluffs and Burns on the gridiron can feel as important as a playoff game to those who compete in it. Last Friday was no different as the Burns Broncs welcome the Pine Bluffs Hornets into town. Despite playing in different divisions, the schools have historically held a bitter rivalry against each other. This year, it went to Burns, who took advantage of five Pine Bluffs turnovers. Stating the obvious, Pine Bluffs Head Coach Will Gray said you can't commit...
The 2018 cross country season is quickly winding down for the Burns-Pine Bluffs High School teams and they took one step closer to the final meets of the year Friday in Cheyenne. “Cheyenne is a great ‘home’ meet for us, but it was tough,” said head coach Ashley Rousseau of the meet which featured frigid temperatures and rainy weather. “We were hoping for better times this week, but the weather was against us, freezing our runners and cramping muscles.” For the varsity girls squad, Piper Perez came in 12th with a time of 20:52. She was followe...
The Pine Bluffs High School volleyball team improved to 20-4-1 after defeating Burns on the road last week. Pine Bluffs won all three of its games in the match 25-15, 25-15 and 25-15. “We played solid and were smart with the ball,” said head coach Lisa Gilbert. The Lady Hornets will take on By the numbers: Hyleigh Fornstrom: 6 kills, 11/13 serving (2 aces), 4 stuff blocks, 5 digs Kammie Ragsdale: 11 kills, 18 set assists, 13/14 serving, 5 digs, 1 stuff block Paige Thompson: 8/10 serving (4 aces), 17 set assists, 5 kills, 7 digs Sophie How...
The lights will go out in Pine Bluffs for several hours the night of Tuesday, October 30. That’s due in part to the town’s electrical infrastructure being in desperate need of repair, town officials say. Specifically, a substation that the town relies on is outdated and sustained severe damage during the 2016 hailstorm. Because a substation failure would be catastrophic, repairs are planned for the night of October 30. “Without these substation upgrades, our system is very vulnerable to a town-wide power outage that we’re not prepared for,” s...
The Pine Bluffs Hornets spent this week doing something they're not used to: Trying to bounce back. Playing before a homecoming crowd Friday evening, Pine Bluffs hosted a Big Horn team that was out for revenge after dropping last year's 1A state championship playoff game to the Hornets. And they got it, handing a stunning 42-7 loss to the Hornets. Friday night's loss also snapped a 19-0 run for the Hornets. Not five minutes into the first quarter, Pine Bluffs found themselves losing for the...
The Lady Hornets kept their momentum going for another week on the volleyball court. This time it came at home against Kimball and on the road in Lusk. on Thursday, the Lady Hornets hosted Kimball and won in three games, 25-20, 25-18 and 25-13. "We focused on week on serve receive and defense," head coach Lisa Gilbert said. "They were a different team and didn't let a lot drop. "Their hard work paid off and we must continue to work at it each week. I'm very proud of them." Hyleigh Fornstrom:...
The Pine Bluffs-Burns cross country team traveled to Wheatland last week. And they brought their A-game. “This was by far the best meet we ran all year,” said coach Ashley Rousseau. “These kids came out to compete today.” Girls results Piper Perez continued a strong season, leading her team with a 3rd place finish at 20:29. She was followed by teammate Emma Gonzalez, who took 6th place with a time of 21:06. Shelby Thurin, who Rousseau said thrives in cold weather, finished with a time of 21:50. Hallie Christofferson was one second away from a...
Franny Haukap will remain on the Pine Bluffs Senior Center Board. She will be joined by newcomer Sandy Bruckner. Bruckner will replace Bert Pace, who decided to step down from the board after his term ends in October. Charley Vaca, Dema Gilbert, and Ronn Ladd also serve on the board. The Pine Bluffs Senior Center board directs the facility’s staff and also makes financial decisions. Other actions taken by the board during the meeting were approving financial reports. As of August 24, the senior center has $18,056.48 in its checking account. I...
The Pine Bluffs Hornets are road tripping to victory. Or at least that's what they're saying about their homecoming celebrations this week. On Monday students at the school were seen wearing their pajamas because it was like being in the car all day - like on a road trip. Get it? Tuesday, they were seen rocking gear from their tourist destinations. Some students celebrated nearby places like Yellowstone National Park while others celebrated farther away destinations. Wednesday brought back...
It's been a heck of a campaign so far this year for the Pine Bluffs Hornets on the gridiron so far this year. Continuing their multi-season 19-0 winning streak, the team has put up another impressive streak: No points allowed through four games. Last week, the Hornets traveled to Dayton and took on Tongue River, scoring 28 points to bring their scoring differential on the year to 120-0. "(The defense takes) pride in not letting teams score. Coach (Brian) Anderson does a great job with the kids...
On Thursday, the Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets netters hosted Lingle, winning the match 3-0. “We played slow at times, but it’s a W,” head coach Lisa Gilbert said. Pine Bluffs won game 1 of the match 25-19. The Lady Hornets won game 2 25-7 and game 3 25-8. Hyleigh Fornstrom had 7 kills, 9 digs, was 3 for 4 serving with one ace and contributed 1 stuff block. Kammie Ragsdale had 6 kills, 11 set assists, 1 stuff block and 5 digs. Paige Thompson had 2 kills, was 14 for 15 serving with 1 ace, had 12 set assists, 5 digs and 1 stuff block. Sophie Howar...
The Pine Bluffs-Burns cross country team headed to Saratoga on Friday and continued what has already been a successful season. Led by Piper Perez, the girls varsity team earned third-place overall. Perez finished sixth with a time of 21:33. Shelby Thurin followed in 14th at 22:48. Hellie Christofferson was 16th at 22:56 and Emma Gonzales was 19th at 23:24. Grace Steenbergen rounded out Pine Bluffs-Burns in 20th at 23:30. “The girls have a tough four weeks ahead of them, but we have some workout adjustments to ensure their successes c...
Pine Bluffs officials on Monday heard a presentation from Laramie County leaders regarding the fifth penny sales tax which will go before voters in November. Wyoming law allows local governments to put forth a sales tax to help supplement operating costs. Sixty-nine percent of Laramie County's day-to-day operations and equipment are funding through the fifth penny tax. If passed, Laramie County officials expect to bring in about $66 million in revenue from 2019 through 2022. Revenue is distribut...
Pine Bluffs headed into Yoder having outscored its opponents 74-0. Make it 102-0. In their first road game of the year, the Hornets defeated the Southeast Cyclones 28-0, improving to 3-0 on the season. After being blanked in the first quarter, the Hornets got on the board scoring a touchdown in the second quarter. They would score another touchdown and two more in the fourth. "I thought we came out a little flat, but the kids battled through that and finished the game well. We are going to get...
The Pine Bluffs Lady Hornet netters won three matches in as many days last week to make their record 13-3-1 on the year. Here’s how they stacked up. VS Leyton Struggles in the third game made it necessary for the Hornets to play three games against Leyton. They opened play with a 25-14 and 25-13 win but dropped the third game 21-25. “We played solid volleyball the first two games, but struggled to keep our focus in the third,” head coach Lisa Gilbert said. “We picked it back up and finished the fourth.” LEYTON NUMBERS Hyleigh Fornstrom...
Pine Bluffs-Burns runners traveled to Fort Collins for what head coach Ashley Rousseau said was the largest race she’s ever been a part of. Piper Perez led the girls and finished with a 21st place finish and a time of 22:31. After Perez, the rest of the Pine Bluffs-Burns girls squad came in within seconds of each other. “The girls were running as a pack today and it was quite the sight to behold,” Rousseau said. “We love seeing all the purple, orange and white lighting up the course.” Hallie Christofferson took 29 seconds off her time, good for...
Laramie County voters may begin casting their ballots for the 2018 general election a week from Friday. The Laramie County Clerk’s Office will open the early polling site at the atrium of the Laramie County Courthouse Friday, Sept. 21. Voters will be able to cast their ballots Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. through Nov. 5. According to a press release from the county clerk’s office, voters can also cast absentee ballots, which will be mailed out Sept. 21. Voters can request absentee ballots by calling 633-4242 or by ema...
Crews have been working through the summer to make improvements to Liberty Park and Burns. And they’re finally ready to dedicate the upgraded park. At 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Burns town officials will officially dedicate Liberty Park. The park is located at 317 Main Street in Burns. Construction crews have been working through the summer to beautify the park. Town officials say it’s “an excellent example of the sixth penny tax” voted on by Laramie County residents. After the dedication, Laramie County First District 6 will serve hamburg...
For the second time in as many games, the Pine Bluffs defense has shutout its opponent at home. It didn't take Pine Bluffs long to display dominance over the Wright Pioneers Friday night with Pine Bluffs scoring three times in the first quarter. The first score came off an Isaiah Montanes 10-yard run. Not long after that, Donte Jacobsen threw a strike to Andrew Fornstrom for a 20-yard touchdown reception. But perhaps the most dramatic score of the first quarter came at the hands of the Pine...
For the first time in 10 years, the Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets netters earned a win over Wright. And that helped them win the Big Horn tournament played over teh weekend. “They finally came out with confidence and played some outstanding volleyball,” head coach Lisa Gilbert said. “We haven’t beat Wright in 10 years, so that was a big mental hurdles for us. “I am extremely proud of these girls and the tenacity they showed.” On their way to winning the tournament, the Lady Hornets beat Southeast, WRight and Glenrock. They only needed two win two...
