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Briley Phipps preparing for her next dive at the South invite on September 10th.

Phipps Not Phelps

Student Spotlight on Briley Phipps
Steph Sommer, Features Editor September 27, 2016

Between school, homework, having a job, and spending time with loved ones how could anybody have time for anything else? EHS Junior Briley Phipps has found the time for all of this, plus some extra time...

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,...

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...

Steven Lahnert is ready to start his match at the Centarus tournament.

Lahnert Leads Wrestlers To Third Place At State

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor March 3, 2016

Throughout the season, the Thunderbird wrestlers have had a consistent showing, which has lead to them being one of the top 4A teams in Wyoming, and one of the most consistent T-Birds has been senior Steven...

Walker Marshall swims the 100 back during the triple duals at central high school.

Jackson Mugg Takes Records and Title

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor February 10, 2016

  As the steam slowly swirls above the surface of the pool, the swimmers find their places on the starting platforms. A voice suddenly crackles out, “Swimmers, take your mark.” Six teenagers...

Cosette Stellern (far left) celebrates with her teammates as the Lady T-Birds rolled to another victory.

Best Volleyball Player in the State Leads Best Team in the State

Jessika Nelson, Sports Editor December 21, 2015

One of the quickest recipes for success in sports is to take a bunch of talented players, throw in the state's best coach, and then mix in a good leader or two to make sure the team stays focused. For...

The Lady T-bird varsity volleyball team celebrates after the ball hits the ground on the opponents side.

You Got Swatted!

Rhiannon Thomalla, Assistant Editor October 26, 2015

The Lady T-birds have been the talk of the town these past weeks as they’ve passed, set, and hit their way through 29 games with their eyes on the prize. As of right now, the T-birds have a season of...

Lane Warren runs past evanston players for his first touchdown of the game.

JV Up Against Evanston

Hannah Lewis, Entertainment Editor October 21, 2015

Led by their own referee, the T-Birds proudly sport pink in support of breast cancer awareness at the Evanston football game on October 15.

Raise Your Voice to Raise Awareness

Evie Brady, Assistant Perspectives Editor October 20, 2015

Okie Blanchard Stadium was expected to be a sea of blue on October 15 when the Evanston Red Devils’ football team rolled into town. Instead, the T-Birds switched out their blue for varying shades of...

The 2015 version of the East volleyball machine is once again ranked as #1.

Thunderbirds in Action: Sports Update

Rhiannon Thomalla, Assistant Editor September 25, 2015

Lady Thunderbird Golf: The 2015 Lady T-bird golfers have found the rough a few too many times this season. As of September 18 they have competed in six invites and will wrap up their season with the...

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...

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