ROCK SPRINGS – Soccer teams from around the state have made their way to Rock Springs and will be up bright and early as the Wyoming State 4A Soccer Tournament will get underway at 9 a.m. on Thursday.

For the first time in quite awhile, all four Sweetwater County teams will be involved in the tournament. The Lady Tigers were able to play their way in last weekend at Regionals and will take on the second seed from the East, Gillette at 11 a.m. at the Rock Springs Junior High. Gillette comes in with an overall record of 10-7 on the year while Rock Springs finished with a record of 5-9-1.

Gillette is lead offensively by Kenisha Melanson who finished with 11 goals on the season. Sam Phillips was second on the team with four goals. The Lady Camels are an unshelfish team with most of the squad adding assitis throughout the year. Kendra Sosa led the team with six while Taylor Wilde finished with five.

Gillette scored 30 goals on the year while only giving up 23.

The Lady Tigers will look to Madisyn Cantrell and Lauryn McCrann who led the team in scoring this season. Aly Sweet finished the season with a team high 3 assists while Kirsi Anselmi-Stith added two. Zoe Baldwin has been busy this season with 133 saves which leads the 4A division.

Rock Springs will have to tighten up its defense and attack offensively as they allowed 38 goals this season while only scoring 13.

The Tigers finished in third place after the regional tournament but will have their hands full as they face the second seed from the East, Laramie. The Plainsmen finsihed the regular season on top of their conference with a record of 13-1-2. Rock Springs comes in with a record of 8-7 overall. These teams faced each other to open the season and Laramie shut out the TIgers 5-0.

Laramie has a very balanced scoring attack paced by Andrew Barnes who led the team with eight goals. Lucas Thorsness added seven while Noah Snider finished with six goals. Cameron Skinner finished the season with a team high seven assits for the Plainsmen.

Laramie’s defense is the best in the state as they only allowed seven goals all year while scoring 43.

The Tigers will be looking to Miguel Avalos and Alan Wendlandt offensively. Both players finished with five goals a piece to lead Rock Springs. Wendlandt was also one of the best assist men in the state with seven while Eric Ramirez also added seven assists this season.

The Tigers finished with 22 goals on the season while allowing 21.The Tigers start at 11 a.m. at the Rock Springs High School.

 

Green River

Both Green River squads have been at the top all season led by the Lady Wolves. The Lady Wolves finished the regular season undefeated but suffered their first loss in the Regional Championship game to Kelly Walsh. The Lady Wolves will open with the third seed from the East, Laramie. Game time is 1:30 p.m. at  RSJH.

Laramie comes in with a strong record at 12-2-2. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season.

The Lady Wolves will have to stop Jacqui Pulley who finished with 11 goals on the season. Megan Dooley also added eight goals for Laramie on the year.

The ladies from Laramie only allowed nine goals during the season while scoring 48.

Green River will be looking to 4A scoring leader Taylor Stoeger to spark the offense Stoeger finished with 26 goals on the year. McKenzie Lucas added 14 goals during the regular season and Lyndsey Burnett finished with 11 to lead a strong offensive attack. Stoeger also led the team with 9 assists this season.

Lady Wolves goalie Dakota Neuman spearheads the defense. Neumann had 92 saves on the season. Green River scored 62 goals while only allowing 11.

For the Regional Champion Wolves, they will open with Cheyenne East at 9 a.m. at the RSHS. East finished with a record of 4-12 on the year while Green River went 13-4. This will be the first meeting of the year between the two teams. East is led offensively by Alex Corbin and Caleb Pushcar.

Dalton Hass has been strong in the net for the Thunderbirds this season with 76 saves. East scored 11 goals on the year while allowing 28.

The Wolves offense is led by Chase Erickson who is among the lead leaders in goals with 9. Victor Alatorre and Tanner Trumble have also been part of a strong offensive attack.

Aleander Marchal has been one of the leagues best goalies this season only allowing 11 goals while the Wolves offense has scored 30 on the year.

 

State Schedule

Girls

4A at Rock Springs:

Thursday, May 22 (All games played at Junior High School)

(#4E) Sheridan vs. (#1W) Kelly Walsh – 9 a.m.

(#3W) Rock Springs vs. (#2E) Gillette – 11 a.m.

(#3E) Laramie vs. (#2W) Green River – 1:30 p.m.

(#4W) Natrona vs. (#1E) Cheyenne East – 3:30 p.m.

 

Friday, May 23 (All games played at High School)

Consolation Round

Sheridan/Kelly Walsh loser vs. Rock Springs/Gillette loser – 9 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Laramie/Green River loser vs. Natrona/East loser – 11 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Semi-Finals

Sheridan/Kelly Walsh winner vs. Rock Springs/Gillette winner – 1:30 p.m.

Laramie/Green River winner vs. Natrona/East winner – 3:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, May 24

9 a.m. at High School Consolation Championship

9 a.m. at Junior High School 3rd Place

1:30 p.m. at Junior High School Championship

 

Boys

Thursday, May 22 (All games at High School)

(#4E) Cheyenne East vs. (#1W) Green River – 9 a.m.

(#3W) Rock Springs vs. (#2E) Laramie – 11 a.m.

(#3E) Cheyenne Central vs. (#2W) Riverton – 1:30 p.m.

(#4W) Kelly Walsh vs. (#1E) Gillette – 3:30 p.m.

 

Friday, May 23 (All games at Junior High School)

Consolation Round

East/Green River loser vs. Rock Springs/Laramie loser – 9 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Central/Riverton loser vs. Kelly Walsh/Gillette loser – 11 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Semi-Finals

East/Green River winner vs. Rock Springs/Laramie winner – 1:30 p.m.

Central/Riverton winner vs. Kelly Walsh/Gillette winner – 3:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, May 24

11 a.m. at High School Consolation Championship

11 a.m. at Junior High School 3rd Place

3:30 p.m. at Junior High School Championship

 

3A at Jackson

Girls

Thursday, May 22

(#2 NE) Newcastle vs. (#1 NW) Worland – 9 a.m.

(#2SW) Jackson vs. (#1 SE) Lander – 9 a.m.

(#3 NW) Powell vs. (#1 NE) Buffalo – 2 p.m.

(#2 NW) Cody vs. (#1 SW) Star Valley – 2 p.m.

 

Friday, May 23

Consolation Round

Newcastle/Worland loser vs. Jackson/Lander loser – 9 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Powell/Buffalo loser vs. Cody/Star Valley loser – 9 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Semi-Finals

Newcastle/Worland winner vs. Jackson/Lander winner – 2 p.m.

Powell/Buffalo winner vs. Jackson/Lander winner – 2 p.m.

 

Saturday, May 24

9 a,m, Consolation Championship

9 a,m, 3rd Place

1 p,m, Championship

 

Boys

Thursday, May 22

(#3SW) Pinedale vs. (#1 NW) Powell – 11 a.m.

(#2 SW) Star Valley vs. (#1 SE) Lander – 11 a.m.

(#2 SE) Torrington vs. (#1 NE) Buffalo – 4 p.m.

(#2 NW) Cody vs. (#1 SW) Jackson – 4 p.m.

 

Friday, May 23

Consolation Round

Pinedale/Powell loser vs. Star Valley/Lander loser – 11 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Torrington/Buffalo loser vs. Cody/Jackson loser – 11 a.m. LOSER OUT!

Semi-Finals

Pinedale/Powell winner vs. Star Valley/Lander winner – 4 p.m.

Torrington/Buffalo winner vs. Cody Jackson winner – 4 p.m.

 

Saturday, May 24

11 a.m. Consolation Championship

11 a.m. 3rd Place Game

3 p.m. Championship