Morning Sports: June 28, 2024

Gavin Stafford of Big Horn Named WY Gatorade Athlete Of Year In Boys Track and Field: One recent Big Horn High School graduate is not only the fastest runner in the state, he put his name in the record books and has won a top honor.

Gavin Stafford has been named the 2024 Wyoming High School Gatorade Athlete of the Year in Boys Track and Field.

He’s the first Ram to do so.

Last month at the state track meet, Stafford set a new overall boys state record in the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.31 seconds, and set a new 2A Boys state record in the 200 meter dash, the long jump and was part of BH’s 4 by 100 meter relay team, which also set a new 2A State record.

Stafford has only been competing in track and field for 2 years and explains why he didn’t do it sooner, and once he caught on, he wanted to go straight to the top.

Stafford remains undecided in terms of his college future.

Sheridan Troopers Legion Baseball: The Sheridan Troopers split games yesterday at a tournament in Billings, Montana.

The team defeated the Lightning Baseball Academy from Parker, Colorado 6-2, then lost against Great Falls, Montana by the same 6-2 score.

Despite playing a lot of games last week in Omaha, the team did find some time for recreational activity.

Head Coach Austin Cowen explains.

Outfielder Riley Green says there were some lessons to be learned from watching that College World Series game.

The Troopers continue the tournament in Billings today and will take on Williston, North Dakota at 2:30pm.

Tomorrow, Sheridan plays Miles City at 12-noon.

Sunday’s opponent and start time is to be announced.

The next home game isn’t until Tuesday, July 9th.

Colorado Rockies Baseball: The Colorado Rockies were off yesterday and will start a 3-games series today at the Chicago White Sox.

First pitch today is scheduled for 5:10pm.

Tomorrow and Sunday’s games start at 12:10pm.

After that, the Rocks return to Denver to start a 7-game homestand with 4 vs. Milwaukee, followed by 3 against Kansas City.