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Morning Sports: July 14, 2025
Sheridan WYO Rodeo 2025: Another edition of the Sheridan WYO Rodeo is in the books and the winners are collecting their paychecks.
In the Bareback Riding, Samuel Petersen of Helena, Montana had the top ride with 91 points.
Don Payne of Texas won the Steer Wrestling with a combined time of 8.5 seconds on 2.
Reo Lohse who is a 2003 graduate from Kaycee won the steer roping with a time of 51.3 seconds on 4.
Aspen Miller of Texas was the only one faster than 6 seconds on 2 in the breakaway roping.
Damien Brennan of Australia won the Saddle Bronc Riding and showed why he’s #3 in the world standings, thanks to a 93 point ride.
The team roping winners were Cyle Denison of Louisiana and Lane Mitchell of Tennessee as they turned in a time of 11.3 seconds on 2.
Both of them are ranked in the top 8 of the world standings.
The best Tie-Down roper was Zachary Jongbloed of Louisiana who is #8 in the world.
17.3 seconds on 2 was the best in the aggregate.
High School National Finals Rodeo: The High School National Finals rodeo started last night in Rock Springs.
Bleu Butler from Big Horn is scheduled to have her first run in the Goat Tying competition tonight.
Kolby Smith of Sheridan has his first go in the bull riding tomorrow night.
James Fuss and Cooper Justus will each have their first run in the Reined Cow Horse Competition tomorrow.
Sheridan Troopers Legion Baseball: The Sheridan Troopers went 3-0 in home games played this past weekend.
On Friday, the team defeated the 406 Flyers out of Billings, 10-6, scoring 6 runs in the bottom of the 8th to pull out the win.
Sheridan would sweep the Billings Royals yesterday by scores of 10-zip and 5-4.
In the first game, Avon Barney pitched a complete game 5-inning 1-hit shutout.
The Troopers wrap up conference play this week with a big double-header on Wednesday at Gillette, and also play 2 on Sunday at Rock Springs.
Colorado Rockies Baseball: The Colorado Rockies lost 2 out of 3 games this past weekend at Cincinnati.
The Rocks won on Friday 3-2, as Ryan McMahon hit a 2-run home run to help the cause.
Ryan Ritter hit a 2-run shot on Saturday, but Colorado lost that game 4-3.
The Reds would win the rubber game of the series yesterday 4-2.
Colorado heads into the All-Star break with a record of 22-74, and are 35 ½ games behind the LA Dodgers for 1st place in the NL West.
After the break, the Rockies will resume play on Friday with a 6-game homestand, beginning with 3 games vs. Minnesota, followed by 3 games vs. St. Louis.
The All-Star game takes place at Atlanta.
The home run hitting derby is tonight, and tomorrow is the All-Star Game.
Colorado catcher Hunter Goodman has been named a reserve player for the National League team.
