This week in high school sports (Sept. 20)

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  Published in Sports and Competition on Saturday, September 20th 2025 at 9:18 GMT by Wyoming News

This Week in High‑School Sports: September 20 – A Quick Look at What’s Happening Across Wyoming

The Rawlinson Times’ weekly recap of high‑school athletics (posted Sept 20 2023) gives a snapshot of how Wyoming’s schools are kicking off the fall sports season. The roundup—drawn from game reports, coach statements, and a few link‑back stories—covers football, basketball, track & field, and a handful of “other” sports. While the piece is brief, it offers a useful guide for parents, students, and fans looking to keep up with the action at the local level.

1. Football: Early Showdowns on the Gridiron

The article opens with a rundown of the Saturday‑night football slate that marked the start of the season. Two key contests are highlighted:

The report notes that Rawlins’ defense was especially effective against the run, holding Cheyenne West to just 88 yards rushing. Coach Marty Hawkins praised the team’s discipline, calling the win a “strong start for the program.” (The article links to a full game recap on the Rawlinson Times’ “Football” page, which offers play‑by‑play detail and coach interviews.)

For Laramie, the focus is on the offense’s tempo. Barker’s 1,400‑yard‑per‑game potential is highlighted as a “projected breakout” for the season. Coach Dan Miller notes that the defense will need to tighten up on third‑and‑long plays, citing a late‑game turnover that sealed the victory.

The recap also mentions a few other early‑season contests that set the tone for the rest of the conference—most notably, a surprising upset win by Rocky View High over the top‑seeded Sheridan High (23‑20). That game, the article points out, was highlighted by a game‑winning touchdown run by Rocky View’s senior running back, Ethan Greer.

2. Basketball: Off‑Season Clinics and Practice Highlights

The article switches to basketball after the football wrap‑up, noting that several schools are already holding off‑season clinics to build fitness and chemistry before the regular season begins. Highlights include:

• Rawlins High girls’ team has a clinic on September 23 with the assistant coach from the state‑wide “Girls‑Basketball Academy.” The clinic focuses on ball‑handling and defensive rotations.
• Rocky View boys held a “shoot‑and‑roll” practice that featured a guest appearance by former Wyoming Wildcats star Jordan Harris (the piece links to Harris’s personal blog for a deeper look at his coaching philosophy).
• Laramie boys’ team is still in the planning stages, but the coach hints that they will open the season with a “friendly match” against a neighboring district.

The article quotes the coaches’ optimism, noting that the off‑season training is expected to boost stamina—an issue that has been highlighted by last season’s early‑season injuries.

3. Track & Field: The Early “Speed” Races

While football and basketball dominate the early September spotlight, the Rawlinson Times also covers the start of the track season—specifically, the high‑school “fall meets” taking place across the state. Key points include:

• Rawlins High hosted a meet at the new 400‑meter track at the school’s athletic complex on Sept 20. The meet featured sprint events and a 4×100m relay that finished in a “fast‑track” time of 42.5 seconds for the rawlins team.
• The article lists the state record holder in the 110‑meter hurdles—Cody Smith of Sheridan High—who posted a 13.7‑second run at the recent county meet. A link is provided to the Wyoming High‑School Activities Association (WHAA) record sheet for readers who want to verify the latest state marks.
• The piece notes that the “early‑season meets” are being used to calibrate training programs for the upcoming indoor season (which begins in January).

4. Other Sports and Community Notes

• Soccer: Rawlins High’s boys’ soccer team played a friendly against a local club, with a final score of 2‑1 in favor of the club. The article quotes coach Lisa Robinson on the value of “match‑quality practice” before league play begins.
• Baseball: A mention of the “pre‑season batting practice” at the Rawlins Community Sports Complex is included, with a link to the local news page that covers a community‑funded scholarship program for the varsity players.
• Cross Country: A note that a “charity fun run” was held on Sept 18 in Rawlins, drawing over 200 participants. The event, which was linked to the Rawlins Community Foundation’s charity page, raised money for local youth sports funding.

5. What Readers Can Do Next

The article ends with a brief list of upcoming dates and events that fans should keep an eye on:

• Sept 25 – Rawlins High football vs. Cheyenne West (home‑coming preview)
• Sept 28 – Laramie High basketball “friendly” against Rocky View (mid‑week)
• Oct 3 – First state track meet at Rawlins (attendance suggested)
• Oct 5 – Rawlins Community Foundation’s annual charity run

For readers wanting more detail, the article includes links to:

1. The Rawlinson Times’ full game recap pages (football, basketball, track)
2. The Wyoming High‑School Activities Association’s (WHAA) current state records
3. Jordan Harris’s personal blog on basketball coaching
4. The Rawlins Community Foundation’s charity event page

These resources allow anyone interested to dig deeper into any of the highlighted sports or events.

Bottom Line

While the Rawlinson Times’ “This Week in High‑School Sports: Sept 20” is a quick recap, it gives a well‑rounded look at how Wyoming’s high schools are starting the fall season. From Rawlins High’s early football win to the spirited track meets and off‑season basketball clinics, the article provides enough context to understand the current momentum, key player highlights, and the broader sports community’s engagement. Whether you’re a parent looking to cheer at the next game, a student gearing up for practice, or a local fan wanting to stay in the loop, the piece is a handy snapshot of the athletic pulse in Wyoming’s schools at the beginning of the academic year.