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Graduation isn't that special for some
It’s that time of year when students graduate after long journeys through either high school or college. It’s an important time as youth start their path into adulthood and a new set of burdens...
Wolves defeat rivals, sets sights on state
The Green River High School boy's soccer team keeps finding a little magic to pull through and seal a victory. The Wolves picked up two dramatic shootout victories at last weeks' 4A West Regional in...
Ladies focus on physicality
The Green River High School girl’s soccer team quest for a state title will begin Thursday against Laramie. The second seeded Lady Wolves will take on third-seed Laramie (10-4-2) at 11 a.m. at Rock Springs Junior High School. “I think we need to...
Lady Wolves have what it takes to end east streak
It’s time for the eastern side of the state to have a little trouble at the Wyoming 4A State Girl’s Soccer Tournament. During the past five years, the east has swept the west in the first round of the tournament. If there is a team to break the s...
I may have finally lost my mind
I’ve been teetering for years on the possibility that one day I might lose my mind. While it may not be of a surprise to anybody who knows me, I think that day has finally taken place. When I made...
Ladies win regular season title
The Green River girl's soccer team once again finished on top of the regular season standings in the 4A West Conference. With two victories last week, the Lady Wolves finished with a terrific 8-0-2...
Magical week: Three wins for GRHS team
It was quite a week for the Green River High School boy’s soccer team. The Wolves wrapped up the 2015 regular season with three wins in three days, including a 6-4 win over second-ranked Riverton...
Wolves shine at regionals
The Green River High School track team had a plethora of solid finishes at last week’s 4A West Regional meet in Evanston. “We had a successful regional meet, 11 boys and 11 girls qualified for the state meet. That was seven or eight more than we...
Settling into a new place in life
I’m pretty sure that most people who read my column last week were super excited about not having to read my nonsense anymore, especially my long ramblings about my cat and cell phones. Well it...
Ivie named coach
The search is over for a new head boy’s basketball coach at Green River High School. Sweetwater County School District No. 2 announced last week the hiring of Laurie Ivie, who is currently a language arts teacher at Lincoln Middle School. “I was...
Swimmers capture conference
Last Saturday was a great day for local swimming with the Green River Middle School boy’s team capturing a conference title. Green River finished in first place with 244 points. Rawlins was second with 213, Lander was fourth with 179, Pinedale was...
A busy week for Green River soccer
Over the course of the 2015 season, the Green River High School boy’s soccer team has shown flashes of brilliance and proved they can match up against anyone in the state. The team defeated powerhouse Jackson, and lost a close 2-1 game at home...
Track team preps for regional meet
The Green River High School track team will start their postseason Friday at the 4A West Regional Track Meet in Evanston. The Wolves will be going into the meet after several days off. The team was...
Ladies ready for packed week
It’s going to be a busy week for the Green River High School soccer team, but that doesn’t bother head coach Tracy Wyant. With three games in three days, Wyant is going to use it as an opportunity to prepare the team for the upcoming 4A West...
Cheeks in the seats: Senior night for Wolves soccer
The Green River High School varsity soccer teams will wrap up the 2015 regular season Friday against Riverton. Much like I’ve done throughout the school year, I’d like to encourage local residents to cheer the team on as they inch closer to the p...
The end of one road and the start of another
The old saying goes that all good things have to come to an end. Over the past several years, I have loved my job at the Green River Star. It can be safe to say that you’ve found the right...
Rightful home: GR sweeps Sweetwater Cup
In their first matchup of the season against Rock Springs, the Green River High School girls soccer team was able to defeat their rivals by three goals. The second verse was same as the first. The...
Green River splits with rival, look to Casper matchups
Despite a heartbreaking 3-2 loss last Thursday to rival Rock Springs, the Sweetwater Cup belongs to the Green River High School soccer team. After splitting the season series with the Tigers, the Wolves recaptured the cup with a higher number of...
A second look at Floyd Mayweather
Last month the University of Wyoming basketball team made a thrilling run capturing the Mountain West basketball tournament and qualifying for the NCAA basketball tournament. During the epic stretch, it seemed the State of Wyoming came together in...
Green River gets by Trojans, Mustangs
The Green River High School girl’s soccer team took sole possession of first place in the 4A West with a weekend sweep of Natrona and Kelly Walsh. “These were two tough teams for us to play. For us to come out on top is awesome,” head coach...
Busy week: Wolves track and field strong
Another week, another solid performance for the Green River High School track team. The Wolves track team put up solid numbers once again at a meet in Star Valley and Tiger Trials in Orem, Utah. "The...
High honor: Trumble named 2015 Stan Dodds recipient
The Green River High School boy’s basketball team recently wrapped up their 2014-15 season with a banquet honoring members of the squad. For the second-straight season, the Wolves coaching staff honored a member of the team with the Stan Dodds...
Green River splits with Casper teams
The Green River High School boy’s soccer team showed tremendous resolve last Saturday with a 3-2 home win over Kelly Walsh. The 4A West Conference victory came one day after a tough 2-1 loss to Natrona. The Friday loss against the Mustangs was the...
Snowy weather and the idiots it brings
I’m currently looking out the window to an intense, yet beautiful spring snow storm. Even living in Wyoming, it amazes me when the spring or early fall snow comes and people suddenly act like Green River is Jamaica and this should never be...
Boys beat undefeated Jackson
The Green River High School boy’s soccer made a strong statement last week with a first-place finish at the Pinnacle Soccer Cup. The Wolves won four consecutive games over the two-day tournament and defeated Jackson 2-1 in a thrilling championship...
