Tigers Win to Play Another Day

On Friday May 22nd at the 2009 State Soccer Cup in Sheridan WY the Rock Springs Tigers played against the Riverton Wolverines. This was a match-up where the losing team's season was over, it was also a match-up of future 4A west conference opponents. It was a highly contested match with several fouls and yellow cards for both squads. The only goal of the first half was scored by Gilbert Gonzalez in the 28th minute on a kick from about 25 yards out that the opposing keeper had no chance at saving. That goal proved to be the game winner. The game was 1 to 0 at the half and saw both teams play ever faster and more physical in the second half. The game was very tight until the 75th minute when Gilbert Gonzalez scored again, this goal from a free-kick taken about 19 yards out that bent around the wall and beat the keeper. The Tigers held onto a 2 to 0 victory. Bryce Kalista collected the clean sheet, the 7th of the season for him, and the 8th shutout for the Tigers on the year. The Tigers record now improves to eleven wins and eight losses. Up Next for the Tigers: the Consolation Final (5th place) versus Gillette (5/23). Man of the Match; Gilbert Gonzalez (2 goals)

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RS Plays Better But Wolves Prevail

On Thursday at Crossroads Park in Rock Springs the RS Tigers faced their arch rivals the GR Wolves in the second leg of the Sweetwater Cup. The Tigers were looking to avenge their earlier embarrassing defeat by upsetting the Wolves. This match was a classic rivalry match and saw the Tigers come to play for 80 minutes. However the Wolves got on the board first when the initial GR shot was saved by Gus Wagner but the deflection found a Wolves' feet and he scored in the 19th minute of play. This was the only score in the first half. The Tigers did see a couple of legitimate chances in the first 40 minutes of play including a header by Alex Arambel. The Tigers game plan seemed to be working as the heavily favored Wolves were frustrated in the 2nd half by the improved play of the Tigers. Then Green River sealed their win by two goal, one in the 61st minute and the other in the 69th minute. The Tigers kept trying and pressing forward to get a goal or two and get into the match but attemp...

Tigers Wrap up Regular Season with a Victory

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2008 All-State and All-Conference

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

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