Wyoming
CASA of Wyoming Valley to host fundraiser on Friday
WILKES-BARRE — CASA of Wyoming Valley will host its annual fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at the Westmoreland Club Grand Hall. CASA of Luzerne County has recently expanded to serve both Luzerne and Wyoming counties and with this expansion, changed its branding to CASA of Wyoming Valley. This fundraiser is a celebration of growth, and change and the commitment of these communities to improve the lives of their most vulnerable citizens.
The organization is bestowing special honors to Geisinger Health System and McCarthy Tire Service for their steadfast support of the organization. Both of these entities have supported CASA through the years by giving their time, treasure, and talent. The impact of CASA advocates on the children served could not be realized without the support of community-minded businesses and organizations.
CASA of Luzerne County has provided a voice for nearly 350 children in the Luzerne County dependency court system over eleven years through the hard work and dedication of the volunteer advocates. The expansion into Wyoming County will allow the organization to reach additional children who are in need of a voice but did not have this opportunity.
“There continues to be a great need for whole child advocacy for the children who find themselves in the dependency court system due to no fault of their own,” said CASA’s Executive Director Mary Kay Pivovarnik. “Our advocates see these children as more than what has happened to them, but rather as who they areas children. The consistency and care these advocates provide to these children truly move mountains.
“I am often in awe by what they accomplish and there are so many days I say to myself, ‘If not for CASA, where would that child be?’ We are eager to begin to advocate in Wyoming County where the community has truly wrapped its arms around our mission. There are currently over 500 children between both counties in need of an advocate.”
While this has always been a premier event, this year’s guests will be transported to the sights, sounds and tastes of a carnival in the 1920s. The Grand Hall will be transformed into the Midway, where guests will encounter carnival performers and have the opportunity to feel like a kid again while they play carnival games and snack on tasty treats. The event was co-chaired by Susan Collini and Derek Peters.
To learn more about the CASA Cocktail Carnival, purchase tickets or get more information on becoming an advocate, visit luzernecasa.org.
CASA of Luzerne County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Wyoming
Wyoming to Host First-Place San Diego State – SweetwaterNOW
LARAMIE — The Wyoming Cowboys return to the Arena-Auditorium on Wednesday to host San Diego State in a Mountain West matchup scheduled for a 6 p.m. tipoff on CBS Sports Network.
San Diego State enters the contest tied for first place in the Mountain West, while Wyoming is seeking its 10th home win of the season.
The contest will be broadcast on the Cowboy Sports Network across 26 affiliate stations with Keith Kelley on the call and Kevin McKinney providing color commentary. In Sweetwater County, the game can be heard on KUGR 104.9 FM.
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Wyoming comes into the game with an 11-5 overall record and a 2-3 mark in conference play after a road loss to Nevada on Saturday. The Cowboys are averaging 84 points per game, which ranks second in the conference, while allowing 72.7 points per contest. Wyoming is shooting 48 percent from the field and holding opponents to 44 percent. The Cowboys average 8.3 3-pointers per game, while opponents make 6.4, and Wyoming leads the Mountain West at 38 rebounds per game.
San Diego State is 11-4 overall and 5-0 in conference play after winning eight of its last nine games. The Aztecs are tied atop the Mountain West standings with Utah State. San Diego State averages 82.5 points per game and allows 72.8. The Aztecs are shooting 48 percent from the field while holding opponents to 40 percent, and they average 37.6 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game.
Leland Walker leads Wyoming in scoring at 14.5 points per game and also averages a team-high 3.8 assists, ranking seventh in the conference. Nasir (Naz) Meyer is averaging 13.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game while shooting 52 percent from the field. Khaden Bennett adds 9.8 points per game and ranks second on the team with 4.8 rebounds per contest. Bennett ranks fourth in the Mountain West, shooting over 87 percent from the free throw line, and is second on the team with 41 assists.
San Diego State is led in scoring by BJ Davis at 12.1 points per game. He is shooting 44 percent from 3-point range and is tied for the team lead with 21 made 3-pointers. Reese Dixon-Waters averages 11.1 points per game and also has 21 3-pointers on the season. Miles Heide leads the Aztecs with 5.4 rebounds per game, and San Diego State has seven players averaging at least three rebounds per contest.
The Cowboys trail the all-time series 53-42, with the first meeting dating back to Jan. 12, 1979. Wyoming holds a 27-14 record at home against the Aztecs. San Diego State won both meetings last season by a combined five points.
Wyoming will return to the road Saturday to face Fresno State at 5 p.m. MT in a game on the Mountain West Network.
Wyoming
Pokes in the Pros: Wild Card Round
CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming has produced several NFL players currently making an impact. Here’s how they did in the most recent week’s slate of games.
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Allen was explosive for the Bills on Sunday, and Buffalo survived its playoff opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars 27–24.
Allen accounted for three of his team’s four touchdowns, two coming on the ground and the third coming by way of the pass. He threw for 273 yards on 80% efficiency, also picking up 33 yards via the rushing game.
Allen and the Bills have advanced past the Wild Card round of the playoffs every year since 2020.
In the divisional round, the Bills will face the top seed in the AFC, the Denver Broncos.
Frank Crum, Denver Broncos
Crum and the Broncos were off last week, as they earned a bye in the playoffs as the top AFC seed.
Crum will take the field against the Buffalo Bills and reigning MVP and fellow UW alum Josh Allen in the divisional round.
Marcus Epps, Philadelphia Eagles
Epps had a respectable day for the Eagles, though the team ultimately fell 23–19 to the San Francisco 49ers, marking the end of their season.
Epps had a trio of tackles for the Eagles’ secondary unit in the loss.
The former Wyoming Cowboy finishes the year with 24 tackles, including one for a loss.
Chad Muma, New England Patriots
The New England Patriots easily handled their Wild Card opponents, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 16–3. However, Muma had little impact on the result in limited playing time.
In the victory, Muma failed to record a statistic. He only took the field for 13 special teams snaps and did not play a defensive down.
The Patriots will move on to face the Houston Texans in the next round of the playoffs.
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Wyoming
Karly Davis Of Buffalo HS To Play Women’s Basketball At The University Of Wyoming
A Buffalo High School senior will soon trade in her black and gold, to play for the brown and gold.
Karly Davis has signed a written offer of athletic aid, to play basketball for the University of Wyoming Cowgirls.
So far this season, she is averaging 19.5 points per game, which is 4th in Class 3A and 8th in all classes of Wyoming High School Girls Basketball.
Her average is up 1 point per game from last year.
Davis explains what she thinks it was that Cowgirl Head Coach Heather Ezell and the UW Coaching Staff saw in her that made them try to recruit her.
“I’m definitely a competitor. I think I show that a lot in my game, and I think I can shoot the ball pretty well, so I think that’s kind of what they sparked interest in me with.”
Davis adds she plans to major in elementary education.
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