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

Looking back at the 2024-25 high school year in sports

3 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

The 2024-25 high school sports season came to a close on May 24 when state-culminating events were held in softball, soccer and outdoor track and field. A year that began last August finished with state champions (team and individual) crowned in 15 sports across multiple classifications. It was a year that produced repeat winners, record winning (and losing) streaks and first-time champs.
Diamondville's Donny Proffit wins bareback title at Santa Maria Elks Rodeo

3 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

Diamondville's Donny Proffit continued his climb up the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world standings over the weekend. The former University of Wyoming cowboy won the bareback bronc title at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, California, with an 86.0-point ride on Rosser Rodeo's Right On Q to pocket $4,230.
Dubois hurdler Zander Hawkins overcame serious injury to place at state track meet

3 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, there was a strong possibility Zander Hawkins would have to have his left foot amputated. On May 24, Hawkins three-stepped his way to a fifth-place finish in the Class 1A 110-meter hurdles at the Wyoming State Track & Field Championship at Harry Geldien Stadium in Casper. "It honestly feels great because this is the first time I've competed at state," the Dubois junior said after running in the 300-meter prelims on May 23.
Camels' Kimbley, Wolves' Allred earn 4th WCA all-state softball honors

4 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

Campbell County's Lanae Kimbley and Green River's Kodi Allred added their names to an exclusive list this week. The two seniors earned their fourth consecutive all-state selections when the Wyoming Coaches Association released its list on Wednesday. Kimbley and Allred join Campbell County's Avery Gray (2021-24) as the state's only four-time all-state honorees.
Natrona County's Barthel, Riverton's Pasket earn 4th all-state soccer honors

4 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

Natrona County goalkeeper Rian Barthel and Riverton forward Cameran Paskett joined an exclusive list Tuesday. The two seniors are the 23rd and 24th players to earn Wyoming Coaches Association all-state soccer honors for the fourth consecutive year. Paskett finished the season with 14 goals and nine assists to help lead the Wolverines to a third-place finish at the Class 4A state tournament last weekend.
Big Horn, Burlington boys win 3rd consecutive state track & field titles

4 weeks ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

The Big Horn boys did it again. So did the Burlington boys. Both the Rams and the Huskies won their third consecutive team titles this past weekend at the Wyoming State High School Track & Field Championships; Big Horn running and jumping to the Class 2A title and Burlington winning 1A. The Sheridan boys (4A), Lander girls (3A) and Kemmerer girls (2A) all won team titles for the second year in a row.
Natrona County girls race to state track & field team title

1 month ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

The Natrona County girls' track & field team closed in style. Seniors Cami Costello and Ashley Gross, junior Ardin Smith and freshman Miyah Robertson raced to victory in the Class 4A 4x400 relay Saturday to put the finishing touches on the Fillies' first track and field state title since 2016. Natrona County totaled 139 points over the three-day meet at Harry Geldien Stadium; Kelly Walsh was second with 100 points.
Natrona County girls win 1st state track & field team title since 2016

1 month ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

The Natrona County closed in style. The Fillies' team of seniors Cami Costello and Ashley Gross, junior Ardin Smith and freshman Miyah Robertson raced to victory in the Class 4A 4x400 relay Saturday to put the finishing touches on the program's first state track and field state title since 2016. Natrona County totaled 139 points over the three-day meet at Harry Geldien Stadium; Kelly Walsh was second with 100 points.
Kelly Walsh's Landon Walker sets state triple jump record

1 month ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

The state triple jump record was under siege all weekend at the Wyoming State Track & Field Championships. Laramie's Stephen Michel set the standard with a leap of 48 feet, 9.5 inches at the 2008 state meet. By the time the Class 4A triple jump ended Saturday at Harry Geldien Stadium that mark had been surpassed four times. Midwest senior Quincy Paris was the first to add his name to the record books when he jumped 48-10 to win the Class 1A event on Friday.
More records fall on Day 2 of state track & field championships

1 month ago | trib.com | Jack Nowlin

Friday was another record-setting day at Harry Geldien Stadium. With temperatures in the 70s and only a slight breeze, three overall state marks and four class records fell by the wayside at the Wyoming State High School Track & Field Championships. One state record came courtesy of the Natrona County girls' 4x100 relay team of seniors Cami Costello, Saige Gustafson and Dakota Casey and freshman Miyah Robertson.