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Senior Michael Zuniga battles for a loose ball during the first East-Central soccer game.

Thunderbirds and Indians Battle Like Rivals Should

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor April 29, 2016

Some people would argue that there's no more joy in a big rivalry than embarrassing your opponent. Beating your rival by some inconceivable score difference just makes some competitors smile. But, then,...

Senior Caleb Pushcar blasts a shot downfield during the Wyoming 4A State Soccer Tournament. Caleb injured his neck in a collision with the Sheridan goalkeeper and had surgery in Salt Lake City, UT.

Caleb Pushcar Suffers Neck Injury at State Soccer

Jeremiah Johnke, WT-E Sportswriter June 1, 2015

Cheyenne East forward Caleb Pushcar had successful surgery to repair damage to his C6 and C7 vertebrae on Saturday in Salt Lake City. There is even a good chance the senior could cross the stage at...

Junior Karly Thompson celebrates her goal in the state championship soccer game. The lone goal sealed a state title for the Lady T-Birds as they defeated Sheridan 1-0.

ALL WE DO IS WIN… CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Lady T-Birds roll to their third straight state soccer title
Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor June 1, 2015

According to all-knowing Wikipedia, "a sports dynasty is a team that dominates their sport or league for an extraordinary length of time. The definition of dynasty by academics implies a single leader...

Senior Finley McIlwaine battles with a Sheridan defender during the semi-finals of the state soccer tournament. Finley scored the lone goal for the Thunderbirds in their loss to Central in the championship game.

Local Rival Hands T-Birds a Championship Loss

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor June 1, 2015

The Thunderbirds battled their way through a tough state tournament 250 miles away from home only find themselves up against a school located less than five miles from their home campus. Not only was...

LHS and EHS Girls Battle to a Tie

Jessika nelson, Sports Editor May 18, 2015

When two top-ranked teams square off, no one is surprised when things end up pretty even. That's the way is supposed to be. The second-ranked Lady Thunderbird and the fourth-ranked Laramie Lady Plainsmen...

East Boys Soccer Beats Laramie

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor May 15, 2015

Junior Caleb Pushcar scored within the first three minutes of the game, with a little help from sophomore Quinn Hunt, to the lead the boys Thunderbird soccer team to a 2-1 victory against Laramie....

The Lady T-Birds kneel in a huddle before their cross town rivalry game

Lady T-Bird Soccer Dominate Cross Town Rivals

Jessika Nelson, Sports editor May 5, 2015

The 2015 edition of the infamous cross-town rival game between the East Lady T-Birds and the Central Lady Indians turned into a blowout. The Lady Thunderbird soccer team wrapped up the game with a...

Lady Thunderbirds being defensive against Central Indians

Soccer Splits in Scottsbluff

Alissa Gonzales, Assistant Photo Editor April 27, 2015

Cheyenne East girls soccer team took over the Scottsbluff Bearcats on Saturday, April 25, and beat the home town 8-0. In the first half Junior Abby Morillon scored a hat trick. Sophomores Katie Loken...

East Sweeps South Bison

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor April 22, 2015

East High soccer was looking to set a better tone for the season, and two strong wins against South High is helping to set them up for a run at conference. The Thunderbird soccer team shut down the...

Sheridan Broncs Knock Off T-Birds

Sheridan Broncs Knock Off T-Birds

jessika Nelson, Sports Editor April 19, 2015

Saturday, April 18, was not a good day for the Thunderbird soccer teams. Both the girls and boys varsity soccer teams returned from a long road trip and suffered losses to the Sheridan Broncs. The...

Dylan Hatanelas recently signed with Midland University to continue his tennis career.

East Athletes Head to College

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor April 17, 2015

There’s no doubt that East High has great athletes. This year’s class of 2015 is no different. Receiving a college athletic scholarship is the answer to every young athlete's dreams. In March three...

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