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New York Giants UDFA Scouting Report: WR Ayir Asante, Wyoming

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April 30, 2024

New York Giants UDFA Scouting Report: WR Ayir Asante, Wyoming

As if adding a super-talented receiver in the first round was not enough, the New York Giants added additional receiving talent during the undrafted free agency scramble in the form of Wyoming big-play receiver Ayir Asante.

The 6-0, 178-pound Franklin Township native spent his final season at Wyoming, averaging 17.7 yards per reception, six receiving touchdowns, and one rushing score. Before heading to Wyoming, he spent four seasons at Holy Cross, where he amassed 117 receptions for 1,718 yards and 16 touchdowns.

In his final season for the Crusaders, he averaged a massive 21.8 yards per reception. He hopes to provide the Giants with another receiver with big play potential.

What To Love

Asante seems to have a knack for the big play. He usually provides it via deep shots down the field. It didn’t matter what program he was in–he continued to find his way past defensive backs.

He has deceptive speed, his stride is smooth and fluid, he creates difficulty for defensive backs to gauge how fast he is approaching, and he catches many of his pass targets flat-footed.

In addition to running by defenders, many of his catches have been contested. He and the defensive back go up for the ball but he is the one who comes down with it consistently. His ability to high-point the ball is uncanny, making those 50/50 balls look more like 70/30 when he is involved.

Needs To Improve

Although Asante is dynamic in the slot, he could still use some polish on his intermediate route running. He is not as crisp at breaking off his routes, which allows defenders to stay attached to him on the intermediate routes.

He must be able to explode from his routes to create more separation from the defender. Also, he could be a little stronger, like many slot guys coming out of college.

Adding more muscle mass is not necessary, but the strength will make him a little more explosive off the ball and better equipped to take Siriano contact while navigating traffic.

He has to be explosive enough to get by the elite nickel corners while also handling the bigger, more physical linebackers and strong safeties.

How He Fits

The receiver room is crowded with talent on this Giants roster, so it will be difficult for any rookie not named Malik Nabers to have a role. But Asante could operate in the slot or be deployed on reverses, jet sweeps, tunnel screen passes, or deep shots. He’s not the same type of slot receiver as Wan’Dale Robinson, but he could be just as effective.

21st ranked slot corner in Football Gameplan’s 2024 Draft Guide (Emory Hunt)

“Very good quickness and shiftiness for the position. He does a strong job on option routes where he can combine the two and get open. Has to continue to get stronger which would better help him as a pro get off press coverage. Right now, more physical defenders can keep him occupied.”

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Wyoming High School Softball State Tournament Day 1 Photofest!

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May 17, 2024

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Wyoming High School Softball State Tournament Day 1 Photofest!

The 2024 Wyoming High School Softball State Championships began on Thursday with four first-round games. The East Conference swept the West Conference for the fourth straight year. Campbell County, Thunder Basin, Cheyenne East, and Laramie advanced in the winner’s bracket. Green River, Natrona County, Rock Springs, and Cody fell into the loser’s bracket.

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

Day 2 has 8 games on the schedule. All but 3 teams will be eliminated. The first games are Campbell County against Cheyenne East and Thunder Basin vs. Laramie at 10 a.m. The first elimination games have Green River facing Rock Springs and Cody taking on Natrona County at noon.

We have some photos from Day 1 of the state tournament. We thank Carlee Howe for helping us with some of the pictures. Enjoy!

2024 Softball State Tournament Day 1

Photos from Day 1 of the 2024 Wyoming High School Softball State Championships

Gallery Credit: David Settle, WyoPreps.com; Courtesy: Carlee Howe

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Wyoming High School Soccer State Championships Scoreboard 2024

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May 16, 2024

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Wyoming High School Soccer State Championships Scoreboard 2024

It is State Championship week for Wyoming High School soccer. The season’s culminating event will be in Green River and Rock Springs on May 16-18, 2024. Four teams will earn a state championship by the end of Saturday. Class 3A matches are at the turf fields at Green River High School and Lincoln Middle School. Turf fields at Rock Springs High School and Rock Springs Junior High are being utilized to host 4A matches for the three-day event.

The defending champions are the Cody girls and Worland boys in Class 3A, and the Kelly Walsh girls and Thunder Basin boys in Class 4A.

2024 WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, MAY 16:

Final Score: (3W) Powell 3 (2E) Worland 1

Final Score: (1W) Cody 7 (4E) Rawlins 0

Final Score: (2W) Lander 3 (3E) Buffalo 1 – OT

Final Score: (1E) Douglas 6 (4W) Green River 0

FRIDAY, MAY 17:

Game 5: Worland vs. Rawlins, 9 a.m. (GRHS) – the loser is eliminated

Game 6: Buffalo vs. Green River, 9 a.m. (Lincoln MS) – the loser is eliminated

Game 7: Powell vs. Cody, 2 p.m. (GRHS) – semifinal

Game 8: Lander vs. Douglas, 2 p.m. (Lincoln MS) – semifinal

SATURDAY, MAY 18:

Game 9: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 9 a.m. (GRHS) – Consolation Trophy Game

Game 10: Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8, 9 a.m. (Lincoln MS) – 3rd Place Game

Game 11: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 1 p.m. (Lincoln MS) – Championship Game

THURSDAY, MAY 16:

Final Score: (3W) Riverton 2 (2E) Thunder Basin 1

Final Score: (1W) Jackson 3 (4E) Cheyenne East 2

Final Score: (2W) Kelly Walsh 4 (3E) Campbell County 3

Final Score: (1E) Laramie 7 (4W) Natrona County 0

FRIDAY, MAY 17:

Game 5: Thunder Basin vs. Cheyenne East, 9 a.m. (RSJH) – the loser is eliminated

Game 6: Campbell County vs. Natrona County, 9 a.m. (RSHS) – the loser is eliminated

Game 7: Riverton vs. Jackson, 2 p.m. (RSJH) – semifinal

Game 8: Kelly Walsh vs. Laramie, 2 p.m. (RSHS) – semifinal

SATURDAY, MAY 18:

Game 9: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 9 a.m. (RSJH) – Consolation Trophy Game

Game 10: Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8, 9 a.m. (RSHS) – 3rd Place Game

Game 11: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 1 p.m. (RSHS) – Championship Game

THURSDAY, MAY 16:

Final Score: (3W) Lander 4 (2E) Worland 3 [Tigers win the SO, 5-4]

Final Score: (1W) Cody 6 (4E) Douglas 0

Final Score: (2W) Green River 2 (3E) Buffalo 1

Final Score: (1E) Torrington 4 (4W) Powell 1

FRIDAY, MAY 17:

Game 5: Worland vs. Douglas, 11 a.m. (GRHS) – the loser is eliminated

Game 6: Buffalo vs. Powell, 11 a.m. (Lincoln MS) – the loser is eliminated

Game 7: Lander vs. Cody, 4 p.m. (GRHS) – semifinal

Game 8: Green River vs. Torrington, 4 p.m. (Lincoln MS) – semifinal

SATURDAY, MAY 18:

Game 9: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 11 a.m. (GRHS) – Consolation Trophy Game

Game 10: Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8, 11 a.m. (Lincoln MS) – 3rd Place Game

Game 11: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 3 p.m. (Lincoln MS) – Championship Game

THURSDAY, MAY 16:

Final Score: (2E) Sheridan 1 (3W) Rock Springs 0

Final Score: (1W) Jackson 4 (4E) Cheyenne East 0

Final Score: (2W) Kelly Walsh 7 (3E) Thunder Basin 0

Final Score: (1E) Cheyenne Central 3 (4W) Natrona County 1

FRIDAY, MAY 17:

Game 5: Rock Springs vs. Cheyenne East, 11 a.m. (RSJH) – the loser is eliminated

Game 6: Thunder Basin vs. Natrona County, 11 a.m. (RSHS) – the loser is eliminated

Game 7: Sheridan vs. Jackson, 4 p.m. (RSJH) – semifinal

Game 8: Kelly Walsh vs. Cheyenne Central, 4 p.m. (RSHS) – semifinal

SATURDAY, MAY 18:

Game 9: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 11 a.m. (RSJH) – Consolation Trophy Game

Game 10: Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8, 11 a.m. (RSHS) – 3rd Place Game

Game 11: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6, 3 p.m. (RSHS) – Championship Game

WyoPreps 4A Regional Soccer Scoreboard 2024

2023 Wyoming High School Soccer State Championship Matches

Photos from the 2023 Wyoming High School Soccer State Championship matches in Green River and Rock Springs.

Gallery Credit: David Settle, WyoPreps.com

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Filing period opens for major party candidates for Wyoming primary

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May 16, 2024

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Filing period opens for major party candidates for Wyoming primary

On the heels of Nebraska narrowing the field of political candidates for the November general election, Wyoming is just getting started.

Secretary of State Chuck Gray says major party candidates for federal, state and county offices have from now through 5 p.m. May 31 to file the required paperwork, and that deadline also applies to precinct committee persons on the county level.

Gray says his staff is excited to begin the 2024 election cycle and is focused on conducting a great primary election, which takes place August 20.

Candidates seeking school, college or special district seats will file August 7th through the 26th ahead of the November general election.

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