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Tigers Take Home Second from Regionals



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 Saturday, the Kelly Walsh Trojans were just a little too much for the Tigers in the Regional Championship game. The Trojans took an early lead and added another early second half goal to cement their win. The Tigers did fight very hard and were able to get a goal from Ron Halstead to put some pressure on Kelly Walsh. But in the end it was the Trojans winning two to one.

Varsity - (8 - 6 - 3)

Up Next for RS - vs Cheyenne Central @ 4:30pm on Thursday May 15th at State Tournament in Laramie.

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