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East High Varsity girls basketball players meet with Coach Horsley at the Pink Game.

Lady T-Bird Basketball Falls just Short of Fifth Title

Thunderbolt Staff March 23, 2018

The Lady Thunderbird basketball team expects to win every year. Not everyone else always believes in them, but there is an expectation in the Thunderdome. While many probably didn’t give the 2017-2018...

Xavier McCord jumps for the ball at the beginning of a game against Laramie.

Boys Basketball Stumbles at State

Stephani Sommer, Senior Editor March 23, 2018

Long practices. Tough games. Critical evaluations. Constant discussion on what they can do better. The East High boys basketball team has been following this regime since November. Why? The team set their...

The Team grabs the trophy in excitement knowing that they won.

A Dream Made Reality: The Fight for a State Championship

Leanna Farley, Sports Editor March 17, 2017

Since fourth grade, the 2016-17, Lady Thunderbirds varsity basketball seniors have been working towards a state championship. They’ve spent endless hours training and playing together to work towards...

Erik Oliver takes a deep breath to make his shot

Boys Basketball Bounces Through the Season

Leanna Farley, Sports Editor March 14, 2017

The EHS varsity boys’ basketball team has had a lot of setbacks throughout their 2016-17 season, but with state this weekend, the boys are looking for redemption. With a 12-13 record and not much...

Katie Loken and Cosette Stellern practice their guarding before the game

The Road to State

Leanna Farley, Sports Editor March 10, 2017

As basketball season comes to a close for the Lady T-Birds, emotions are running high as the seniors’ high school basketball careers come to a close and state is looming on the horizon. Looking back...

Junior Katie Loken plays tough defense during the semi-final game against Gillette

Girls BB Brings Home Third Place from State

Elijah Oliver shares honor as boys 4A Player of the Year
Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor March 28, 2016

Every year begins with the same call - "Let's win State!" And every year, eight teams meet in Casper to battle their way to being named champion. The Lady Thunderbirds rolled into the state tournament...

Senior, Elijah Oliver, fights Central for the tip off.

East Vs. Central Rivalry Basketball Game

Evie Brady, Assistant Perspectives Editor February 3, 2016

The East High varsity girls' basketball team dominated Central in this year's first rivalry game. The Lady T-Birds took control early and finished off the Indians 49-42. Throughout the first three quarters...

Cheyenne Hosts Taco Johns Invitational

Cheyenne Hosts Taco Johns Invitational

Staff January 7, 2016

Laramie County School District 1 is all set to host the annual Taco Johns Invitational. Over 100 basketball games will take place over the course of three days. All three Cheyenne high schools will host...

Senior Justene Hirsig goes up high for a shot against the Gillette Camels at the 4A State Championship Tournament in Casper.

Girls Basketball Closes Season with Another Gillette Battle

Alissa Gonzales, Assistant Photo Editor March 18, 2015

The East High Lady Thunderbirds have clearly established that they belong in the top teams in the state. For the third year in a fow, the East girls lost in the state title game. Only Gillette can claim...

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