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Morning Sports: October 14, 2026
Wyoming Shrine Bowl 2027 To Be Played In Sheridan: The best high school football players from the Class of 2027 will go head-to-head in Sheridan.
The Wyoming Shrine Bowl has announced the 2027 Wyoming Shrine Bowl Football game will be played at Homer Scott Field in Sheridan on June 12th, with a 2pm kickoff time.
Practice starts on June 6th.
According to a media release, after much consideration and deliberation, both the Kalif and Korein Shriners decided that a change of venue would bring renewed energy to the week of events leading up to the game and to the game day itself.
The game is for seniors only between the North and the South.
The North leads the series 29-20 with 3 ties and has won 21 of the last 28, not counting 2020 which was canceled due to COVID.
University of Wyoming Football: The Wyoming Cowboys return home this weekend to play Mountain West Conference newcomer Northern Illinois.
The Huskies are winless in 5 tries so far this season, and so far have the worst defense in the Mountain West Conference, allowing an average of almost 400 yards per game, and the worst scoring offense, averaging about 12.4 yards per game.
Pokes Head Coach Jay Sawvel says despite those numbers, that’s no excuse to overlook the opponent.
Kickoff on Saturday in Laramie is scheduled for 1:30pm.
In other UW football news, the Mountain West Conference has issued a public reprimand to Coach Sawvel, in response to his public criticism of game officials, related to the Cowboys’ most recent game at San Jose State, which they won 16-13 in overtime.
Sheridan College Rodeo: The Sheridan College men finished 3rd and the women’s 6th at the Laramie County Community College rodeo event this past weekend.
A total of 6 cowboys finished in the top 10 of saddle broncs.
Jake Schlattmann, Bleu Wanner and Kacen Nowikci finished 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
Owen Littau and Reese Swanson were 2nd in the team roping and Koy McAllister was 3rd in steer wrestling.
On the women’s side Kaeley Hutchinson was 3rd in goat tying.
The season is now half over, along with the fall portion of the schedule.
Points earned so far will carry over the winter break.
The spring season starts on March 19th at Gillette College.
Colorado Avalanche Hockey: The Colorado Avalanche won the first leg of a home-and-home series last night at Dallas 3-2.
The Avs and Stars play each other again today in Denver.
The puck drops at 6:30pm.
Major League Baseball Playoffs: Tampa Bay won Game 2 of the American League Championship Series last night at home vs. Cleveland 3-1.
The best of 7 series is tied at 1 game each.
Game 3 is scheduled for tomorrow at Cleveland.
Milwaukee and the LA Dodgers play each other today at LA in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.
First pitch is scheduled for 6pm.
The Brewers lead 2-games to none.
