Jack Nowlin

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Sports Editor at Casper Star-Tribune

Wyo grad/fan and Spartan fan. I also admit to cheering for the KC Chiefs. Just a sportswriter intent on covering at least one game in every town in this state.

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Articles

Casper College's Schissler, Bashir earn NJCAA All-American honors

2 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

Casper College's Andi Schissler capped her Thunderbird career in style Wednesday when she was named to the National Junior College Athletics Association All-America first team. The 5-foot-9 sophomore averaged 19.3 points per game this season to help lead the Thunderbirds (28-7) to the Region IX Tournament championship for the fourth year in a row and sixth consecutive appearance in the NJCAA Division I Championships.
Casper College saddle bronc riders have T-Birds chasing CNFR spot

2 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

The Casper College men's rodeo team might be working under its third head rodeo coach in eight months, but one thing remains constant: the Thunderbirds have the best group of saddle bronc riders in the Central Rocky Mountain Region. Entering this weekend's Ropin' and Riggin' Days Rodeo inside The Arena on the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds, the T-Birds have the top three saddle bronc riders and seven of the top 10 in the region.
Neil Williams ready to lead T-Birds into Ropin' and Riggin' Days Rodeo

2 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

Two weeks ago, Neil Williams was doing construction. This weekend he’ll be behind the bucking chutes as Casper College’s interim rodeo coach for the school’s annual Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo at The Arena on the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds. “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind,” Williams said after the Thunderbirds’ practice Tuesday at the Tom Parker Practice Arena at the Casper College Ranch and Rodeo Facility west of town.
Kelly Walsh girls continues to improve as they chase soccer three-peat

2 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

Less than 17 hours after scoring nine goals in a shutout victory over Evanston on Friday night, Kelly Walsh found itself in a scoreless tie against Riverton at halftime. During the break, head coach Jerry Realing gathered the Trojans together and calmly told them to stay the course. "We had concern, but there was no panic," he said. "We knew if we just remained patient, with the way that we were playing in the first half, it was going to happen.
Gillette's Raynor Ranum finds success in shot put/discus rings, football field

2 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

Raynor Ranum proved to be a quick learner. Just two years after competing in shot put and discus for the first time, the Campbell County senior already owns the school record in both events. “I played basketball my freshman year and then my friends talked me into doing track,” Ranum said Thursday at the Glen Legler Early Bird Invite in Casper. “So I didn’t start throwing until my sophomore year.”Ranum has quickly made up for lost time.
Kelly Walsh soccer sweeps visiting Riverton to cap 4-0 weekend

2 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

Kelly Walsh capped an impressive weekend with a sweep of Riverton on Saturday at the Tom Staffileno Activity Complex. The KW boys and girls both posted 9-0 shutouts of Evanston on Friday night, and the winning carried over on a sunny day with temperatures in the mid-30s. The two-time defending state champion girls' team remained undefeated with a 3-0 victory while the boys scored early and often in a 10-1 rout.
Natrona County girls soccer rallies to tie Riverton at chilly Alumni Field

2 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

On a night that was better suited for football than futbol, Natrona County heated up at the right time. After Riverton scored the game's opening goal in the 53rd minute Friday at Cheney Alumni Field, the Fillies began to create some offensive pressure and got the equalizer in the 57th minute. NC had other scoring opportunities in the final 20 minutes but was unable to find the back of the net and the Class 4A West Conference match ended in a 1-all tie.
Second-half goal lifts Riverton over Natrona County Mustangs

2 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

Natrona County entered Friday's game against Riverton looking to end a two-game losing streak to start the season. Unfortunately for the Mustangs, the Wolverines had other plans. Riverton junior Blake Gantenbein scored off a rebound in the 57th minute for the game's only goal to lift the Wolverines (1-2-0) to a 1-0 shutout at NC's Cheney Alumni Field. Gantenbein's game-winner came after Chris Milkens' shot from just outside the box hit off the crossbar.
Kelly Walsh girls, Natrona County boys win Glen Legler Early Bird titles

2 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

The Natrona County boys and Kelly Walsh girls beat the snow and the rest of the field to win team titles at the Glen Legler Early Bird track and field meet Thursday at NC. The Mustangs got record-setting performances from seniors Kavin Hoff and Gage Brooks and won seven individual gold medals and one relay to finish with 160 points. Kelly Walsh was second with 127.3 points and Cody third with 88.
NW Florida State defeats Shelton State to win NJCAA women's basketball championship

3 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

Northwest Florida State College took care of some "unfinished business" Tuesday night in Casper. One year after losing to Hutchinson Community College in the National Junior College Athletics Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship game, the Raiders defeated Shelton State College 62-53 to win their second national title in three years. "This is definitely going to make for a better trip home," NW Florida State head coach Bart Walker said.