Daily Sports Updates: July 16, 2025
In the bustling town of Rock Springs, the High School National Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) is in full swing. The first round concluded today at noon, with the second round set to commence this evening and run through mid-day Saturday.
The Reined Cow Horse event saw Cooper Justus of Parkman finish in 52nd place, while James Foss of Buffalo ended up in 65th. Meanwhile, Bleu Butler of Big Horn is tied for third in the Goat Tying event. Unfortunately, Kolby Smith of Sheridan did not score in the bull riding event.
The National League dominated the Major League Baseball All-Star game in Atlanta, leading 6-nothing after six innings. However, the American League mounted a comeback to tie the score at 6 after nine innings. The game was decided in a swing off for the first time ever, with both teams selecting three players each to take three swings. In the end, the National League emerged victorious, beating the American League 4-3.
The Sheridan Troopers, aiming for the #4 seed for the upcoming AA State Tournament, will play a double-header today at Gillette, starting at 5pm. Head Coach Austin Cowen is confident that the current 9-game win streak of the Troopers is a reflection of the team playing the way he wants.
The Troopers will conclude the conference portion of their schedule on Sunday with a double-header at Rock Springs. Meanwhile, the Major League Baseball season will take a break today and tomorrow, to resume on Friday. The Colorado Rockies will start a 6-game homestand with 3 games vs. Minnesota, followed by 3 games vs. St. Louis.
For those interested in the latest scores and standings for the High School National Finals Rodeo after Round 1, the NHSRA website offers detailed results by go-round, including specific scores for each event. Local and regional news sources may also provide updates on athletes from specific states.
[1] [2] Specifically: Navigate to the section for the 2025 NHSFR results. [3] For example, the first round of Bull Riding had results like Brenson Bartlett from Wyoming leading with a score of 82. [4] Nebraska's first go-round results are available through local news outlets.
- Despite the ongoing National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in Rock Springs, some residents are also tuning in to watch the National League's thrilling victory over the American League in the Major League Baseball All-Star game, where a swing off determined the winner for the first time ever.
- In the world of sports, while Raniero Lewis of Buffalo prepares for the second round of the Reined Cow Horse event at the NHSFR, over in baseball, the Sheridan Troopers are hoping to maintain their 9-game win streak in their AA State Tournament pursuit, as they face off against Gillette today in a double-header, starting at 5pm.
