East dominates West on the first day of the 4A Soccer State Tournament; Green River boys move into the semi-finals

East dominates West on the first day of the 4A Soccer State Tournament; Green River boys move into the semi-finals

ROCK SPRINGS – After the first day of the 4A Soccer State Tournament, the east again showed its power. However, the Green River Wolves were able to break through to the semi-finals.

Green River and Cheyenne East went back and forth for the first 20 minutes of the game. The Wolves were finally able to break through in the 24th minute as Victor Alatorre gave Green River 1-0 lead. This was the way the first half ended.

East had 10 shots in the first half and needed only 12 minutes to get the first shot of the second half. Green River’s defense held strong and in the 43 minute scored again. Two Wolves  attacked on high-bouncing corner kick in front and put it in.

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East added a late goal but the Wolves were able to hang on for a berth in the semi-finals.

For the Lady Wolves, the opening round did not turn out like they had hoped. Laramie started fast and never let up taking a 5-0 lead at the half. Green River finally got on the board in the 54th minute on a blast from six yards out by Taylor Stoeger  but Laramie cruised to the 7-1 win.

 

Rock Springs

For the Rock Springs Tigers, it was a game of inches. Rock Springs was without Eric Ramirez who received a red card in the Regional Tournament. It took 32 minutes for the first goal as Laramie’s Noah Snider’s found the goal and the 1-0 lead.  Rock Springs had several shots hit every part of the goal except inside the net.

Laramie added a second goal to start the second half. Rock Springs finally got on the scoreboard in the 77th minute but just could not get through.

On the ladies side, Gillette took control of Rock Springs early but only had a 2-0 lead at the break. The Lady Camels came out of the locker room strong and scored four goals to take down Rock Springs 6-0.

 

Scores and Schedules

4A Girls

Thursday

(#4E) Sheridan 1, (#1W) Kelly Walsh 0

(#2E) Gillette 6, (#3W) Rock Springs 0

(#3E) Laramie 7, (#2W) Green River 1

(#1E) Cheyenne East 3, (#4W) Natrona 0

 

Friday (All games played at High School)

Consolation Round

Kelly Walsh vs. Rock Springs – 9 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Green River vs. Natrona – 11 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Semi-Finals

Sheridan vs. Gillette – 1:30 p.m.

Laramie vs. East – 3:30 p.m.

 

Saturday

Kelly Walsh/Rock Springs winner vs. Green River/Natrona winner – 9 a.m.  at High School Consolation Championship

Sheridan/Gillette loser vs. Laramie/East loser – 9 a.m. at Junior High School 3rd Place

Sheridan/Gillette winner vs. Laramie/East winner – 1:30 p.m. at Junior High School Championship

 

4A Boys

Thursday

(#1W) Green River 2, (#4E) Cheyenne East 1

(#2E) Laramie 2, (#3W) Rock Springs 1

(#3E) Cheyenne Central 3, (#2W) Riverton 2

(#1E) Gillette 3, (#4W) Kelly Walsh 2

 

Friday

Consolation Round

East vs. Rock Springs – 9 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Riverton vs. Kelly Walsh – 11 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Semi-Finals

Green River vs. Laramie – 1:30 p.m.

Central vs. Gillette – 3:30 p.m.

 

Saturday

East/Rock Springs winner vs. Riverton/Kelly Walsh winner – 11 a.m. at High School Consolation Championship

Green River/Laramie loser vs. Central/Gillette loser – 11 a.m. at Junior High School 3rd Place

Green River/Laramie winner vs. Central/Gillette winner – 3:30 p.m. at Junior High School Championship

 

3A Girls

Thursday

(#1 NW) Worland 3 (#2NE) Newcastle 1

(#1 SE) Lander 1 (#2 SW) Jackson 0

(#1 NE) Buffalo 3 (#3 NW) Powell 0

(#1 SW) Star Valley 5 (#2 NW) Cody 2

 

Friday

Consolation Round

Newcastle vs. Jackson – 9 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Powell vs. Cody – 9 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Semi-Finals

Worland vs. Lander – 2 p.m.

Buffalo vs. Star Valley – 2 p.m.

 

Saturday

Newcastle/Jackson winner vs. Powell/Cody winner – 9 a.m. Consolation Championship

Worland/Lander loser vs. Buffalo/Star Valley loser – 9 a.m. 3rd Place

Worland/Lander winner vs. Buffalo/Star Valley winner – 1 p.m. Championship

 

3A Boys

Thursday

(#1 NW) Powell 2 (#3 SW) Pinedale 0

(#1 SE) Lander 3 (#2 SW) Star Valley 1

(#1 NE) Buffalo 4 (#2 SE) Torrington 2

(#1 SW) Jackson 5 (#2 NW) Cody 0

 

Friday

Consolation Round

Pinedale vs. Star Valley – 11 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Torrington vs. Cody – 11 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Semi-Finals

Powell vs. Lander – 4 p.m.

Buffalo vs. Jackson – 4 p.m.

 

Saturday

Pinedale/Star Valley winner vs. Torrington/Cody winner – 11 a.m. Consolation Championship

Powell/Lander loser vs. Buffalo/Jackson loser – 11 a.m. 3rd Place Game

Powell/Lander winner vs. Buffalo/Jackson winner – 3 p.m. Championship