Rock Springs Tiger Soccer

The following players were named to the 2008 1st team 4A Boy's Soccer All-state Team Kevin Gold - Midfield Kyle Howe - Defense Three players were named to the 2008 2nd team 4A Boy's Soccer All-state Team Ron Halstead - Forward Tyler Hamilton - Keeper Kolby Vasa - Defense Five players were named to the 2008 1st team 4A West Boy's Soccer All-Conference Team Kevin Gold - Midfield Ron Halstead - Forward Tyler Hamilton - Keeper Kyle Howe - Defense Kolby Vasa - Defense Four players were named to the 2008 Honorable Mention 4A West Boy's Soccer All-Conference Team Luke Aust - Defense Gilbert Gonzalez - Forward Erick Mata - Midfield Jack Wells - Midfield

The following are awards voted on by the team and awarded to the players at the 2008 RSHS Boy's soccer banquet. 2008 RSHS Boy's Soccer Team MVP Kevin Gold ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2008 RSHS Boy's Soccer Tiger Tough (Hardest Working Player) Jack Wells ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2008 RSHS Boy's Soccer Most Inspirational Player Kyle Howe ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2008 RSHS Boy's Soccer Senior Stud (Best Senior Player) Ron Halstead ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2008 RSHS Boy's Soccer Junior Leader (Best Junior Player) Gilbert Gonzalez ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2008 RSHS Boy's Soccer Super Sophmore (Best Sophomore Player) Luke Aust -------------------------------------------------------...

On Friday, in Laramie, the Tigers lost to cross county rival Green River 3 to 2. After the disheartening loss yesterday the Tigers came out a little flat. The Wolves scored first in the 2nd minute. The Tigers bounced back with a goal from Storie Ratlciff in the 5th minute. The Wolves added two more goals before half to take a 3 to 1 lead. The Tigers scored their last goal in the 44th minute frm Kevin Gold. The Tigers end their season at 8 - 8 - 3, a third place regular season finish in the conference, a second place regional tournament finish and their first state appearance in three seasons.

On Thursday the Tigers, with great hopes, came out and played a great first 14 minutes against Cheyenne Central. The Indians scored in the fourteenth minute on a free kick to take a one goal lead. From there the Indians did not look back scoring another 4 goals in a 12 minute span. The Indians scored once more before the half to take a commanding six to zero lead into the break.  The second half was a little more even in play as both teams subbed frequently, with the Indians only scoring once and the Tigers scoring their lone goal in the 73rd minute. The goal came from Erik Stembridge from a Gilbert Gonzalez corner kick. After the disappointing lose the Tigers need to regroup and play tomorrow. The best the Tigers can do is the Consolation Championship (5th place) at state after the first round loss.  The Tigers play their rivals the Green River Wolves tomorrow at 2:00 pm in Laramie for a chance to play for 5th place on Saturday. Varsity overall record (8 - 7 - 3)

In Evanston the Tigers played three games in three days and were able to not only secure their birth at the state tournament but also to advance to the Regional Championship Game. On Thursday the Tigers offense exploded and scored 6 goals against the Star Valley Braves. Goals were from, Ron Halstead (2), Erik Stembridge , Kevin Gold, Gilbert Gonzalez and Storie Ratcliff . The Braves were able to sneak in one goal before the end, so the Tigers settled for a 6 to 1 win. This victory gave the Tigers an automatic birth at the state tournament. Varsity - (7 - 5 - 3) On Friday, the Tigers squared off against Natrona County for a thrilling two to one overtime victory. The Tigers first goal came from Kyle Howe quickly followed by an equalizer by the Mustangs. In the second overtime period Kevin Gold scored on a penalty kick with about thirty seconds to go. This victory advanced the Tigers to the Regional Championship, their first Regional Championship game since 2004. Varsity - (8 - 5 - 3)...

On Friday in Afton, the Tigers defeated the Star Valley Braves in overtime by a score of 2 to 1. The first half was scoreless and the Braves scored first in the 48th minute. The Tigers responded with a goal in the 49th minute by Seth Hawk, who was assisted by Erick Mata. There was no more scoring in regulation and the Tigers and Braves went to overtime. In the first of two 10 minute periods, the Tiger took the lead with a Ron Halstead goal, assisted by Seth Hawk. The Tigers were able to protect the lead and take the victory. With the victory the Tigers know they will not finish lower than third in the region. The Tigers fate will be determined when Kelly Walsh and Natrona square off against each other tomorrow (game originally scheduled for Friday). If the Tigers end up in second place in the region they will receive the automatic birth to state and will play Friday at 5:00pm versus the winner of the NC and Star Valley game. If the Tigers fall to third then they will face Star Valley a...