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  • Broncs drop two over weekend

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 28, 2016

    A tough weekend for the Burns Broncs basketball team as they lost both on the road and at home. The Broncs started the weekend at home against Pine Bluffs. “We started strong, but went into a little funk at the end of the first quarter,” said head coach Sean Patterson. “It went from a 9-4 game to a 17-4 game in a hurry.” Burns continued in their funk throughout the second quarter, too, scoring only five points. The visiting Hornets scored 19 more. At the half Burns was down 36-9. The fourth quarter showed some renewed effort from the Broncs as...

  • PB boys dominate Saratoga

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 21, 2016

    Trent Werner and Hunter Thompson both hit double-digit scoring as the Pine Bluffs Hornets downed Saratoga, at home Saturday, 68-24. Pine Bluffs put on a scoring extravaganza in the first period with 25 points. Further, they dominated the defensive side of the court as they held the visitors to five points. Saratoga could only muster another five points in the second while the Hornets continued to run up the score with 11 points. It was more of the same in the second half as Saratoga was held to...

  • Lady Hornets light up scoreboard against Saratoga

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 21, 2016

    An exciting night at home as the Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets put up big points against Saratoga at home, Saturday, winning 69-26. Kammie Ragsdale, Sierra Shelit, and Montanna Chrystal all reached double-digit scoring. Wasting no time getting started, the Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets jumped out to a 10-23 lead in the first quarter of play. They continued to pad their lead with 16 more points in the second while holding Saratoga to eight. After the break, the Lady Hornets put up 30 more points in the...

  • Lady Broncs rebound on the road

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 21, 2016

    It was a tough loss at home for the Burns Lady Broncs as they hosted the Mitchell Lady Tigers last Tuesday. The Lady Broncs struggled to put up points in the contest as they fell 50-14. Mitchell dominated the first period of play holding the Lady Broncs scoreless while netting nine. The Lady Broncs were able to score four points in fourth but gave up 18 to the visiting team. At the half, Mitchell had a commanding 27-4 lead. There wasn't much difference in the next two periods of play. The Lady...

  • Broncs trump Mitchell at home

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 21, 2016

    It was a close one at home for the Burns Broncs, last Tuesday as they pull out a win against the Mitchell Tigers, 29-34. 'We played a very complete game defensively. This was a big team win," said coach Sean Patterson. Mitchel led the Broncs 16-14 at the half. Burns was able to score six points in the first period and another eight in the second. A defensive struggle in the third saw the Broncs adding only five points to their score while giving up four to Mitchell. At the end of the third...

  • Grapplers place sixth at Torrington meet

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 21, 2016

    The Burns/Pine Bluffs wrestling team hit the mat last weekend at the Blazer duel in Torrington. The team placed sixth overall. Individual results 120 - Isaac Ronning went 4-1 - defeated Jesse Briseno (Natrona County) Fall 0:34; defeated Pake Haun (All Star) Fall 0:44; defeated Jacob Dwortz (Rawlins) Dec 5-1; lost to Trey Rodriguez (Torrington) over Isaac Ronning (Burns) Fall 4:42; defeated Kye Hicks (Wheatland) Fall 1:54. 132 - Gerrit Mikesell went 0-5 – lost to Jonathan Gasperetti (Natrona C...

  • Lady Hornets sweep Winter Classic

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 14, 2016

    A slow start in the first half was capped off by explosive second half as the the Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets opened the annual Winter Classic in Sheridan County against Tongue River on Thursday with a 46-33 win. Both teams wracked up nine points in the first period. The second saw the Lady Hornets start to pull away as they added another nine to their score while holding Tongue River to only six. Seeming to be energized after the half, the Lady Hornets came out and scored 10 points in the third...

  • Pine Bluffs stings all at Winter Classic

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 14, 2016

    Hornets buzz past Kaycee Solid performance and multiple players scoring double digits, helped the Pine Bluffs Hornets sweep all teams at the Winter Classic in Sheridan County, last weekend. The Hornets started play against Kaycee. Hunter Thompson and Kyle Steger combined for 34 points against Kaycee, on Thursday evening. The Hornets scored 14 points in the first period and followed with 12 more in the second to lead 26-20 at the half. Kaycee outscored the Hornets 10-7 in the third but could not...

  • Tough weekend for Burns Broncs

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 14, 2016

    Broncs struggle against Big Horn An early lead proved insurmountable to the Burns Broncs as they open the Winter Classic with a loss to the Big Horn Rams, Thursday, in Sheridan County, 16-57. Burns struggle to score against the Rams defense as they put up seven points in the first and only one in the second. Big Horn scored early and often as they climbed to a 38-8 lead at the half. Burns scored another eight points in the final half while giving up 19 to the home team. Sam Sharpe led the...

  • Lady Broncs win one at Winter Classic

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 14, 2016

    Burns struggles in Winter Classic opener The Burns Lady Broncs took on the Big Horn Lady Rams to kick off their weekend. Burns struggled offensively and could not rally to defeat the Lady Rams. Big Horn went on to win the contest, 46-32. The Lady Broncs could only muster four points in the first period while giving up 10 to Big Horn. Burns managed to score nine points in the second while giving up another 10 to the home team. The score at the half was 20-13. Burns found their offense in the...

  • Broncs still searching for first win

    Patrick Cossel|Oct 15, 2015

    The explosive offense of the Big Horn Rams proved too much for the Burns Broncs at home on Friday. The Broncs put up solid offensive numbers but couldn't top the visiting Rams falling, 42-21. The Broncs registered a total pf 335 total offensive yards off of 60 plays in the contest. Leading the Broncs in offensive yards was Austyne Zettler with 123 rushing yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns. River Schroeder had 87 yards on 12 attempts with a score. Alex Pyle had 59 yards and Klayton Clark...

  • Upton-Sundance buzz past Hornets

    Patrick Cossel|Oct 15, 2015

    The Pine Bluffs Hornets tallied almost 200 yards on the ground, Friday, in their efforts against Upton-Sundance during Pine Bluffs Homecoming game, but could not catch up. Upton-Sundance took an early lead and never looked back wining the contest, 41-20. Ruger Lewis had 27 carries for 162 yards and two touchdowns in the game. He was joined in the ground assault by Trent Werner with four carries for 16 yards, and Kyle Jeffres with four four carries for 16 yards as well. Jeffres also scored a rushing touchdown. All combined Pine Bluffs wracked...

  • Lady Hornets get taste of playoff atmosphere

    Patrick Cossel|Oct 15, 2015

    Intense play and packed stands gave the match against Leyton a playoff feel for the Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets last week. The visiting Lady Hornets kept their play solid as they went on to defeat the home team, 25-16, 19-25, 25-23, 24-26, 15-11. Of the competition, coach Chris Nusbaum said, “The Warriors were a great hitting team and their crowd was really into the match, giving it the atmosphere of a post season tournament match.” “The ladies really stepped up,” said Nusbaum of the Lady Hornets, “They played great defense and were able to spread...

  • Hornets shut out Lusk

    Patrick Cossel|Oct 8, 2015

    It was a wet and rainy-filled evening as Ruger Lewis kept his footing, Friday, as he wracked up 235 yards rushing and three touchdowns in the shutout victory against Lusk, 32-0. “I thought the kids did a good job ignoring the elements,” said Coach Will Gray about the weather. “We were physical up front and able to run the ball, which was essential due to the downpour we played in,” Gray said. Not only did the Hornets perform well on offensive, Gray was complimentary of the play on the other side of the ball, too. “Defensively we tackled m...

  • Glenrock runs over Broncs

    Patrick Cossel|Oct 8, 2015

    The Burns Broncs continue to struggle on the football field losing 6-52 against Glenrock on the road, Friday. Glenrock scored on a 15-yard run in the first quarter followed by a successful 2-pt attempt. Glenrock scored twice in the second quarter both times by way of the run. The first was a 10-yard run and the second went for 32 yards. Glenrock continued to run the ball well as the scored twice more in the third and again in the fourth. All three scores coming by way of the run. Burns finally made their way into the end zone off of a 1-yard...

  • Lady Broncs fall to Kimball

    Patrick Cossel|Oct 8, 2015

    Despite a hard fought, defensive match, the Burns Lady Broncs couldn’t pull out the win against Kimball, last week, 14-25, 17-25, 17-25. According to Coach Christine Patterson, the Lady Broncs played hard against the Lady Longhorns. “We played a fun and intense defensive match with Kimball,” Patterson said. “The kids played hard and got up every ball they could,” the coach said. Next up for the Lady Broncs is a road trip to Southeast before hosting Saratoga. Indv. Stats Jessica Malm- 3 aces, 5 kills, 10 digs Willow Martin- 3 aces, 5 digs Aria...

  • Lady Hornets down Lusk, Saratoga

    Patrick Cossel|Oct 8, 2015

    The Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets traveled to take on the Lusk Lady Tigers on Friday. Strong, aggressive play lead to a win in three sets, 25-17, 25-6, 25-15. “We won in three sets, 25-17, 25-6, and 25-15. The girls played very well; they served aggressively and played the net well,” said Coach Chris Nusbaum. Ind. Stats Ashlyn Culp 1 kill, 1 dig Azhane Bufford 2 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs Brooke Darden 5 aces, 11 assists, 7 digs Jaclyn Davison 2 digs Jadyn Golding 1 ace, 11 digs Kammie Ragsdale 3 aces, 7 kills, 1 block, 2 assists, 5 digs Kayla Thu...

  • Big plays late in game sting Hornets

    Patrick Cossel|Sep 24, 2015

    It was back and fourth for three quarters, Friday night, as the Pine Bluffs Hornets were on the road to take on the Southeast Cyclones. Despite keeping the score close, Southeast eventually got the upper-hand and secured a 24-12 victory. Southeast scored first with a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter by Chance Werner. The PAT kick was blocked by the Hornets, 6-0. The Hornets answered back with a 65-yard touchdown pass from Haize Fornstrom to Ishmael DePaullite. Fornstrom's PAT kick...

  • Lady Hornets fall to Longhorns, defeat Southeast

    Patrick Cossel|Sep 24, 2015

    A tough road loss to Kimball on Thursday did not demoralize the Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets volleyball team as they finished the weekend coming on top of the Southeast Lady Cyclones on Friday. The Lady Hornets came out strong against the Kimball Lady Longhorns on Thursday. "We were firing on all cylinders to start the match and gave a very good team a run for their money in the first set, but eventually watched the set slip away 19-25," said coach Chris Nusbaum. Kimball dominated the remaining...

  • Lady Broncs score four wins at Big Horn tourney

    Patrick Cossel|Sep 17, 2015

    The Burns Lady Broncs traveled north, last week, to compete in the Big Horn Tournament at Big Horn schools. Facing off against teams from all over the states, Burns won four of the 10 games they participated in. Day one saw the Lady Broncs squaring off against Thermopolis. Burns won the first game handily, 25-14. The second game saw the Lady Broncs fighting to hold on. Every time the Lady Broncs were able to tie the score, Thermopolis would break away. Thermopolis finished the second game with...

  • Jeffres rushes for 3 TDs in loss

    Patrick Cossel|Sep 17, 2015

    Hoping to ride the momentum of their victory last week, the Pine Bluffs Hornets hosted Lingle Ft. Laramie in their home opener on Friday. Despite scoring 20 points in the fourth quarter, the Hornets were unable to to topple the visiting team, falling 35-27. Of the team’s performance, coach Will Gray said, “I thought we played a very physical game. We gave up too many big plays, but the kids competed and gave us everything they had.” Lingle-Ft. Laramie scored in the first quarter with 3:28 left on the clock. It was followed with another score...

  • Lady Hornets compete in Big Horn Tournament

    Patrick Cossel|Sep 17, 2015

    icked off on Friday, Sept. 11. Making the trek from Pine Bluffs, the Lady Hornets took on several teams from across the state winning their pool on Friday. According to coach Chris Nusbaum, games on Friday were pool play. Nusbaum said the Lady Hornets won their pool on tie breakers. The Lady Hornets opened their pool play against Wind River and ended up splitting the games 1-1. 17-25, 26-24. Against Rocky Mountain, the Lady Hornets swept, 25-14, 25-13. They followed the win against Rocky Mountain by splitting against Sundance, 20-25, 25-20....

  • Broncs stampeded by Dogies

    Patrick Cossel|Sep 17, 2015

    A road trip up to Newcastle leave the Burns Broncs still searching for their first win of the season. Burns was able to get one touchdown in a 56-7 routing by the Dogies. Newcastle scored all of their points unanswered until late in the fourth quarter. Danny Jensen was able to break away for a 66-yard touchdown run. Newcastle scored 22 points in the first quarter off of runs by Ethan Schuessler, Cameron Quigley, and Triston Roberson. Scoring in the second saw Schuessler with two more rushing TDs...

  • Coyotes open season with win over Falcons

    Patrick Cossel|Sep 10, 2015

    The Pawnee Coyote football team traveled to Briggsdale to play the Falcons and came home victorious winning 48-28. Senior Luke Duggan led the Pawnee scoring effort with six touchdowns. Zach Hastings, Bryce Schnug, and Drew Ellis each had one. Duggan totaled 242 yards on the ground, Trent Holzworth had 72. Leading the Coyotes in receiving yards was Ellis with 57. He was followed by schnug with 37. “Obviously, it was good to get the win but we definitely have a lot to work on,” coach Doug Miller stated. “Overall our tackling was not very good...

  • Lady Hornets rally to defeat Burns

    Patrick Cossel|Sep 10, 2015

    After dropping the first two games to the Burns Lady Broncs 23-25, 23-25, the Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets pulled out the match win Friday night at home. Analyzing the game, coach Chris Nusbaum was able to nail down the troubles with the first two games. “We got off to a very slow start and our lack of communication was an issue,” said the coach. The Lady Hornets were able to correct the problem though as they knocked down the next three games 25-16, 25-16, 21-19 for the match win. “I was very proud of the way the girls fought back and didn't back...

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