By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County volleyball teams faced a challenging week on the court, with Encampment opening its season, Saratoga picking up a win over Niobrara County and Rawlins and HEM battling several opponents. Little Snake River Valley had the week off, while all five teams are preparing for their next matches.

Encampment

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County football teams put plenty of points on the board last week, with Encampment opening its season with a commanding conference victory, HEM continuing its winning ways, Little Snake River Valley bouncing back from a difficult loss and Saratoga remaining undefeated. Rawlins battled Powell but came up short as teams across the county prepare for another week of action.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Carbon County teams had a busy week on the volleyball court and football field, with some teams opening their seasons and others getting plenty of early-season competition.

Girls Volleyball

Encampment

The Lady Tigers will have their first game against Rock River on September 11 at Encampment.

By Dan DeBakey

Carbon County Comet Contributor

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Two days after professional golfer Kyle Berkshire broke his own record of distance, the Rochelle Ranch Golf Club hosted the Rawlins High School (RHS) golf team’s invitational that lasted two days.

On September 21, schools from across the State came to Rochelle Ranch to have three girls’ teams and six boys’ teams compete for medals on the highly regarded course.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Fall sports are underway across Carbon County, with volleyball teams taking to the court and the Rawlins Outlaws opening their football season with a win.

Volleyball

Little Snake River Valley

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

When Cindy Carnes and Barb Youngberg first picked up pickleball paddles during the summer of 2023, neither imagined they would be helping launch one of Saratoga’s fastest-growing recreational organizations.

Press Release

Emily Lynn Haver

UW Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Carbon County

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo fans filled Buck Springs Arena June 26-27 as the 2026 Platte River Rodeo continued a tradition that has become a summertime favorite in the Platte Valley.

Press Release

Emily Lynn Haver–UW Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Carbon County, University of Wyoming Extension

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The first team that the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) High School basketball team faced at the state championships in Casper was last year’s State 1A Champion, Lingle-Ft. Laramie.

Head Coach Joel Thomas liked the challenge of playing this team because they had not lost a game to a 1A team in over two years.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Clay Evans, head coach of the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) High School girls basketball team had a great season with his team, even though the Lady Rattlers did not take the championship when they played.

“Our first game was against Lingle-Ft. Laramie in the opening round and it was a burner,” Evans said. “We won 69 to 65 and it really was a fun game.”

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Rawlins Outlaws saw their season come to an end at the regional basketball tournament despite strong efforts from both the boys and girls teams.

The Outlaws opened regional play March 5 against No. 3 seed Douglas. Douglas controlled the game offensively and came away with an 85-50 win over No. 6 seed Rawlins.