Morning Sports: December 8, 2023

Sheridan HS Wrestling: The defending 4A State Champ Sheridan Broncs won 8 of 10 matches in a 63-12 home dual win vs. Worland.

Of those 8, 4 were by pinfall, and 1 by tech fall.

Worland was open in 4 other weight classes hence the Broncs won by forfeit.

Broncs Coach Tyson Shatto says aside from the lopsided score this dual is a good tune-up for the tournament being held today and tomorrow in Rapid City, South Dakota, because any Wyoming team attending is already at a disadvantage.

There were also 4 matches between the Sheridan and Worland girls wrestlers last night, and it ended up in a 2-2 split for both teams.

You can see video highlights of last night’s dual later this weekend at sheridanmedia.com.

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Sheridan High School Basketball: The Sheridan boys basketball team endured a game of runs at Riverton last night, but their last run came up a little short, as they would fall 58-56.

The score was tied at 24 in the second quarter, and then the Broncs went on an 8-0 run to close out the first half, but then the Wolverines went on a 16-0 run of their own in the first 6 ½ minutes of the 3rd quarter.

Sheridan would battle back and cut the deficit to 1 with 10 seconds to go, but could not complete the comeback.

The Broncs did not have an answer for Parker Paxton who dropped 29 points in the game.

Meanwhile the Sheridan girls were 67-38 winners at Riverton last night.

Freshman Mesa Hanft announced her presence to the state with 22 points to lead all scorers.

Both the Broncs and Lady Broncs are still in Riverton.

They will play again today vs. Jackson beginning at 4pm.

Then tomorrow they will play Rawlins at 9am and then Star Valley at 3pm.

The girls play first and then the boys follow.

You can hear all 3 of those games LIVE on AM 1410 KWYO and 106.9 FM.

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Big Horn and Tongue River High School Basketball: The Big Horn and Tongue River basketball teams start their seasons today at Burns.

TR will play Southeast beginning at 10am and then play Douglas at 7pm.

Tomorrow they’ll play Moorcroft at 1pm.

BH will play today vs. Mitchell, Nebraska at 1pm and also play Wheatland at 7pm.

The Rams and Lady Rams will play Newcastle tomorrow beginning at 1pm.

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Arvada-Clearmont High School Basketball: The Arvada-Clearmont boys basketball team had a late add to their schedule.

The Panthers started the season yesterday with a loss against Ten Sleep 56-16.

The A-C boys and girls teams will play 2 games tomorrow at Upton.

First up is Meeteetse at 9am, and then Riverside at 12-noon.

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Sheridan HS Nordic Ski and Boys Swimming: The Sheridan boys swimming team will start their season at a meet today and tomorrow at Gillette, while the Sheridan Nordic Ski Teams race today and tomorrow at Laramie.

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University Of Wyoming Basketball: The Wyoming Cowboys are back on the court tomorrow at home vs. Stephen F. Austin. Tip off is scheduled for 2pm.

The Wyoming Cowgirls will play Sunday beginning at 1pm at home vs. Creighton.

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Denver Broncos Football: The Denver Broncos look to get back into the AFC wild card picture this Sunday when they visit the LA Chargers.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2:25pm.

Denver is currently 1 game behind Cleveland, Indianapolis and Houston who are all tied for the 3 AFC wild card playoff spots, with 5 games to go in the regular season.

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Denver Nuggets Basketball: The Denver Nuggets play tonight at home vs. Houston.

Tip off is scheduled for 7pm.

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Colorado Avalanche Hockey: The Colorado Avalanche lost last night at home vs. Winnipeg 4-2.

They are back in action tomorrow at home vs. Philadelphia beginning at 7pm.

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Sheridan Hawks Junior Hockey: The Sheridan Hawks will try to extend their 4-game winning streak tonight and tomorrow as they host the Bozeman IceDogs.

The puck drops both nights at 7:30pm.