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  • Looking Back

    Dec 6, 2012

    1 years ago The Pine Bluffs Schools will indulge in only one week vacation during the holidays this year. The weather man dished up a little blizzard Wednesday afternoon and evening. About two inches of snow fell. It is expected that the electric light plant will be in readiness to supply the town with light Monday night. About half of the business houses and residences are already wired with the exception of the connection between the buildings and the supply lines. The poles for the new telegraph and telephone lines between this place and...

  • 1 ... 2 ... 3 pin time for Burns/Pine Bluffs grapplers

    Charlene Smith, Reporter for Pine Bluffs Post|Dec 6, 2012

    Pine Bluffs and Burns combine again to bring power to the mats. Coach Dan Clayson leads 19 to the mats this season. Although they have no Seniors in the bunch, their hopes for a successful season are pinned high. “We should be able to fill each weight class and be a competitive team,” said Clayson. “We did real well last year individually, but have a good chance this year to do well as a team.” TJ Polhman is a returning winner at state, placing third last year. Clayson looks to build around...

  • Lady Hornets take the court with new coach

    Cynthia Shroyer, Editor, Pine Bluffs Post|Dec 6, 2012

    The Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets take the court this season with a new coach at the helm. Six-year assistant Lindsey Forbes moved up the ladder to lead the team this year. Assisting will be Dale Gilbert. The team heads to the court short some experience as the team lost essential components of last year’s squad Conner Graves, Kodi Ragsdale, Laura Gross and Cassidy Smith. They and three other players were among the 2012 graduates. Junior Andrea Baker comes to the team as the lone returning s...

  • Lady Broncs take court a year older, stronger

    Staff, Pine Bluffs Post Staff|Dec 6, 2012

    Fourteen returning letter winners along with 12 other Lady Broncs return to Barry Ward’s court for another shot at the gold in March. This is Ward’s 10th year at the helm of the Burns Lady Broncs basketball squad. He is assisted by Dan Ebben and Alicia Noble. “We’re small,” Ward said as he looked over his team. “And we are still very young, but we are a year older and a year stronger.” Maggie Cowles, Megan Marker and Cassy Underwood are the three returning seniors leading the 14 returning letter...

  • Burns Broncs filling new roles on the court

    Cynthia Shroyer, Editor, Pine Bluffs Post|Dec 6, 2012

    Their record last year was a fulfilling 24-5. This season the Burns Broncs start the season at 2-1 after a loss to Big Horn and following that up with victories over Sundance and Glenrock. And they’re just warming up, basketball fans. Coach Sean Patterson is in his fifth year coaching at Burns, his second in the lead role. He is assisted by Marv Mirich and David Lerwick. “We are very excited to get the season started,” Patterson said. The 2012 edition of the BHS Broncs includes only one retur...

  • Pawnee Coyotes to be tested early

    Cynthia Shroyer, Editor, Pine Bluffs Post|Dec 6, 2012

    heir schedule against two 3A schools and a 2A school, so they will truly be tested early. But seven-year head coach Tim Brunelle, bringing a 84-45 record to the court this season, is looking for his team to rise to the challenge. Brunelle is assisted by Cody Brunelle. The team lost three players to graduation. Kevin Shoemaker, Jason Willoughby and Miika Jokinen took the court with returning starters Brye Brunelle and Scott Klinginsmith went 20-2 in the regular season last year. Brye earned...

  • Pawnee Lady Coyotes know who they are

    Charlene Smith, Reporter for Pine Bluffs Post|Dec 6, 2012

    “Who are you,” asked Pawnee Lady Coyotes Coach Dean Smock. After many confused looks, one of the Lady Coyotes said, “The defending state champions.” Smock told them at the first practice everyone in the league, district and up to the regional level will be out to beat them. “I think they will do fine,” smiled Smock. “If they get along, they will do fine.” Janelle Steele assists Smock with the Lady Coyotes. The team graduated four seniors, and have 10 girls out this year, all returning letter win...

  • Hornets look to seniors for quality leadership

    Cynthia Shroyer, Editor, Pine Bluffs Post|Dec 6, 2012

    ornets basketball team, Will Gray will be looking to a group of seniors to lead the charge and improve on last seasons’ 13-11 record. The team was fourth in the SEWAC last year. “This season we are looking for quality leadership on and off the court by our seniors,” Gray said. “These six athletes know the expectations of our program.” The athletes Gray speaks of are Taylor Fornstrom, JC Thurin, Brady Lamb, Lane Nusbaum, Jordan Ragsdale and Steven Coverdale. They will be joined by sophomore...

  • Winter Sports Schedule

    Staff|Dec 6, 2012

    Pine Bluffs Basketball schedule Dec. 7-8 – @ Burns Winter Classic Dec. 14 – @ Lingle Dec. 15 – Saratoga Jan. 4 – @ Kimball Jan. 5 – @ Lusk Jan. 11 – @ Guernsey Jan. 12 – Southeast Jan. 18 – Open date Jan. 19 – Burns Jan. 25 – Kimball Jan. 26 – Lingle Feb. 1 – @ Saratoga Feb. 2 – @ Leyton Feb. 8 – @ Potter-Dix Feb. 9 – Lusk Feb. 15 – @ Southeast Feb. 16 – @ Burns Feb. 21-23 – Regionals @ Sheridan Feb. 28 – State @ Casper Mar. 1-2 – State @ Casper Burns Basketball Schedule Dec. 7-8 – Burns Tourney Dec. 11 – @ South Dec. 14 – @ Glenrock Dec. 15...