Wyoming High School Softball State Tournament Day 1 Photofest!

The 2024 Wyoming High School Softball State Championships kicked off Thursday with four first-round games. The East Conference won the West Conference for the fourth year in a row. Campbell County, Thunder Basin, Cheyenne East and Laramie advanced to the winners bracket. Green River, Natrona County, Rock Springs and Cody fell into the losers bracket.

Campbell County scored 7 runs in the first inning, highlighted by a home run by Avery Gray, to roll past Green River 16-1. Gray and two relief pitchers combined for a no-hitter. Cheyenne East outlasted Rock Springs 11-7. Rylee Stephenson led the T-Birds with three hits and 4 RBIs. Laramie scored 2 runs on an RBI hit by Rachel Dean with 2 outs in the top of the 7th inning to defeat Cody. The final was 6-5. Thunder Basin jumped Natrona County 8-0, but the Fillies rallied for an 8-7 lead after a 5-run 6th inning. The Bolts held on for a 9-7 win. Natalie Clonch had 3 hits, including 1 home run, and 4 RBIs.

On day 2, 8 matches are scheduled. All but three teams are eliminated. The first games are Campbell County vs. Cheyenne East and Thunder Basin vs. Laramie at 10am. In the first elimination matches, Green River faces Rock Springs and Cody takes on Natrona County at noon.

We have some photos from Day 1 of the state tournament. We thank Carlee Howe for her help in taking some photos. To enjoy!