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A wrestler from Azerbaijan won his match at a wrestling tournament in Russia this week . . . and then did one of the most ridiculous celebration dances you'll ever see from an athlete.

Congratulations to the Cheyenne East High School Girl's Soccer team on taking the Class 4A State Soccer Championship last weekend. It came down to a 5-4 shootout win over cross-town rivals Cheyenne Central on Saturday, May 18, and the Lady Thunderbirds take the crown, their first state championship since 2002. And good job by the Lady Indians coming in second place.

Did you know you can enjoy a spaghetti dinner and help a local wrestler go on an international trip all at the same time? This Saturday, May 25, a Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser will be held at the Eagles Lodge, 1600 Thomes Avenue, from 3 to 8 p.m. to help raise money for South High School wrestler Daniel Hammond to take an international wrestling trip.

The local high school soccer teams will brave the cold and take the field starting Thursday through Saturday. Get out and support your favorite team. The boy's soccer team from Central High School hosts Laramie at Riske Field on Thursday, April 11, beginning at 6 p.m.

Congratulations to the Cheyenne Stampede hockey players chosen as 'All-Stars' to play at the tournament in Las Vegas this week. At the end of the Cheyenne Stampede season, the Western States Hockey League announced their picks for the 'Best of the Rest' All-Star teams. Dario Trupina and Kevin Rosset were chosen for the over 20 league and Heath Lantz and Ian Johnson were selected for the under 20 t

Looking for something fun to do tonight? The Harlem Ambassadors Basketball tour comes to South High School at 7 p.m., March 21. Tickets are $10 at the door and kids 5 and under get in free.

The UW Cowgirl's Basketball team missed it by one basket. The Wyoming Cowgirls lost to Fresno State 63-62 on Friday afternoon at the Mountain West Conference tournament in Las Vegas.

Congratulations to all the local high school players selected to the All-State Basketball Team! Coaches around Wyoming picked the best players for the All-State Basketball Team after the season ended last weekend and several local standouts were recognized.

Congratulations to the East High Lady T-Birds on making it to the championship game! At the State High School Basketball Tournament in Casper Friday, March 8, the girl's from East High School in Cheyenne defeated Sheridan 54-39. The Lady Thunderbirds will now face Gillette for the State High School Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 9, in the Casper Events Center with the tip off around 5

watch?feature=player_embedded&v=48ZGp07K_Bo Talk about making the play. Oregon Ducks pitcher Jeff Gold got the ball stuck in his glove against Cal State Northridge on Tuesday, March 5, so he threw the ball and his glove to first base. They separated in mid-air, allowing Ryon Healy to make the catch and the out.