Kevin Shields

Walbridge

Writer at Riverton Ranger

Award-winning sports writer and media professional. BGSU '06. Anthony Wayne HS '02.

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Articles

Wolverines nab #3 seed ahead of state

2 weeks ago | rivertonranger.com | Kevin Shields

With qualifying for the WHSAA 4A State Tournament complete, the Riverton soccer squads turned their collective eyes toward seeding. Friday afternoon the #4 Lady Wolverines fell to the #2 Jackson Lady Broncs in a heartbreaking 3-2 loss while the Wolverines battled #1 Jackson to a 6-0 defeat. Saturday included a bounce back from both teams as the Lady Wolverines defeated #1 Kelly Walsh for the first time this season by a score of 1-0.
Wolverines, Lady Wolverines knock out regional foes, gear up for state

3 weeks ago | rivertonranger.com | Kevin Shields

Wyoming high school soccer can be cruel in May. Unlike basketball regionals where you must win two before you lose two, the first day of regionals in soccer is single elimination – win or your season abruptly ends. Weather in Wyoming in May can also defy the constitution when it comes to cruel and unusual punishment.
Riverton boys end Green River battle in draw

1 month ago | rivertonranger.com | Kevin Shields

Isa Vasco is the best goal scorer in Wyoming. The star player for the Green River Wolves wasted no time proving this when she scored two goals early in the 2-1 Lady Wolves defeat of the Lady Wolverines. The loss ended the Lady Wolverines’ win streak at five straight. Vasco has everything a coach could want out of a soccer player. Speed, agility, and an impeccable mind for the game. Scoring two goals in the first 10 minutes gave the Lady Wolves all they needed to secure a victory.
Riverton squads star against Star Valley

1 month ago | rivertonranger.com | Kevin Shields

The Riverton soccer squads made the long trek to Afton to face Star Valley this past Saturday and came away with dominate wins. The Lady Wolverines were victorious in lopsided fashion, 9-0. Not to be outdone, the boys team also won in a shutout 3-0. For the Lady Wolverines, it was truly a team effort with six players finding the back of the net and six players tallying assists. Cami Paskett lived up to her billing netting a hat trick in the victory.
Big runs downfall for RHS

Feb 20, 2025 | rivertonranger.com | Kevin Shields

Both the Lady Wolverines and Wolverines were done in by massive runs by Green River this past Saturday at the home of the Wolves. The Lady Wolverines fell 55-30 and the Wolverines fell 56-47. The Lady Wolverines were victims of a slow start and were unable to recover as they opened the first quarter going zero for 16 from the field in what turned into a 15-2 quarter score. While the second quarter saw improvement, they were still outscored 13-6 in the second, leading to a 28-8 deficit at half.
RHS ladies triumph

Feb 15, 2025 | rivertonranger.com | Kevin Shields

A return engagement was in the cards for the Wolverines’ hoops teams as Rock Springs came to visit Riverton. Both Riverton squads were victorious at Rock Springs, so the Tigers came with revenge on their minds. The Lady Wolverines picked up right where they left off and the game had a familiarity to it. Leading the way in scoring in the Riverton 37-23 win were Karsyn Vosika and Rilyn Brown, the same pair that led the way in January. The difference in this contest was in its physicality.
RHS snatches win, loss

Jan 18, 2025 | rivertonranger.com | Kevin Shields

Riverton basketball teams have seen the best the state of Wyoming has to offer. Playing one of, if not the toughest schedules so far, both the Lady Wolverines and Wolverines settled in for the long grind that is conference play. The Lady Wolverines played hard and were able to stay within striking distance, but allowing long runs of unanswered points bit them again.
Rams victorious on Senior Day 46-20

Oct 29, 2024 | rivertonranger.com | Kevin Shields

On Saturday, the Mountaineers of Casper Christian made the trek to Dubois to face the Rams. The Casper Christian bus faced difficulties thus pushing the kickoff further back. Unfortunately for the visiting Mountaineers, they faced a Dubois’ defense intent on pushing them back. Dubois seized control early and held on to a 46-20 victory. With wind gusts severe on the sunny day, both teams stuck to the ground game for most of the contest.
Marching Wolverines claim glory

Oct 22, 2024 | rivertonranger.com | Kevin Shields

The 2024 WHSAA state band competition took place Saturday at the Ford Wyoming Events Center in Casper. Fremont County sent Lander Valley and Riverton to the event that was full of colorful props, militarily precise movement, and the sounds of brass, winds and percussion filling the air. At state, bands grade on a good, excellent, and superior scale. In addition, captions are given for certain sections or parts of the performance.
The real rock stars of War Memorial

Oct 22, 2024 | rivertonranger.com | Kevin Shields

OK, I will be the first to admit: I do not understand band. It is not just the tight-knit culture I do not understand, it is the entire thing. I do not know why a wind is a wind, I do not know what all constitutes brass outside of it looks like brass, and I certainly could not march in a straight line by myself, much less with a group in perfect coordination. But Saturday, in Casper, was something to behold.