Wyoming
Wyoming’s New Signal Caller Shows Off Wheels in First Spring Practice
LARAMIE — What time is it?
Jay Sawvel looked at his watch-less left wrist Tuesday evening before peering to his right at the wall inside Wyoming’s team meeting room. There, two digital clocks — with two different times — glared in red.
“We got two clocks in this building because one of them never keeps the time the right way,” the third-year head coach joked before getting back to his original point.
“By 6:30 or 6:45, he’s probably back upstairs watching everything from practice today,” Sawvel said at 5:48 … or 5:53, whichever clock you want to trust. “That’s first and foremost what you really like to see.”
He’s referring to quarterback Tyler Hughes, who just completed his first practice in a Cowboy uniform.
The graduate transfer from William and Mary was on target in the passing game the majority of the afternoon, sharing reps with Gillette’s Mason Drube. Where he really raised eyebrows, though, was on a broken play midway through the 20-period workout inside War Memorial Stadium.
The 6-foot, 210-pound Georgia native eluded the oncoming pass rush and stepped up in the pocket before tucking the ball under his right arm and bolting right down the middle of the field.
Sure, you aren’t supposed to tackle the signal caller in this scenario under any circumstances, but Sawvel still thought he had a chance to go the distance either way.
“I told (defensive coordinator) Aaron Bohl that on one of the plays today, we did lose contain, and the next thing you know, it would have been a 35-yard play because we were in man coverage. A bunch of guys had their backs turned,” he said with a smile and a slight head shake. “It’s going to be hard to play a lot of man against Tyler Hughes — and even Mason — but especially with Tyler.
“That guy can roll. If you lose a rush lane, you’re now at risk, because really, on any given play, he might be the fastest guy on the field.”
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Hughes was the first QB in William and Mary’s program history to throw for more than 2,300 yards and rush for an additional 650 in a single season. He also tossed 20 touchdowns and found the end zone 11 more times on the ground.
Wyoming’s starting quarterbacks in 2025 combined for 79 yards on 74 rushing attempts. Kaden Anderson, who started all 12 games, finished with minus-39 on the ground on 43 of those rushes. He was also sacked 14 times to the tune of 119 lost yards.
Anderson entered the transfer portal and is now at Tarleton State.
Hughes brings an entirely different element to this offense.
“That dude can move,” left tackle Rex Johnsen said Tuesday, adding that Hughes’ mobility could also lead to way less damage behind the line of scrimmage. “I’m excited to watch him take off down the sideline.”
Sawvel has said multiple times this offseason he can’t get Hughes to leave the building. Though he couldn’t watch himself — believe it or not, the NCAA still has a rule or two — the head man saw the lights on inside the stadium late one Friday night.
It was a handful of receivers, running routes for Hughes.
“He’s really professional,” wideout Eric Richardson said on Tuesday as he walked toward Jonah Field. “Before our walkthrough today, he was in the film room for an hour. Guy is dedicated.”
Sawvel said he liked the way the ball came out of Hughes’ hand in his first practice, which included some breezy conditions. He liked his movement in the pocket. Mainly, though, he praised his presence.
“I’m glad he’s here,” he said with a smile.
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University of Wyoming’s Top 50 Football Players
The rules are simple: What was the player’s impact while in Laramie? That means NFL stats, draft status or any other accolade earned outside of UW is irrelevant when it comes to this list.
This isn’t a one-man job. This task called for a panel of experts. Joining 7220’s Cody Tucker are Robert Gagliardi, Jared Newland, Ryan Thorburn, and Kevin McKinney.
We all compiled our own list of 50 and let computer averages do the work. Think BCS — only we hope this catalog is fairer.
Gallery Credit: 7220Sports.com
– University of Wyoming’s Top 50 Football Players
The 2026 Wyoming High School boys’ soccer season is close to its finish. Only three weeks remain. 4A teams will conclude the regular season, as they jockey for positions going into next week’s regional tournaments. Meanwhile, 3A schools have this week and next week left in the regular season. They are trying to reach the top four of the league standings, as those are the teams that qualify for the state tournament in two weeks.
WYOPREPS WEEK 8 BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE 2026
Three matches this week feature ranked opponents squaring off. Sheridan will host Thunder Basin on Friday. In 3A on Saturday, top-ranked Cody is at No. 5 Mountain View, and four-rated Torrington goes to No. 2 Buffalo. Just like the ladies, you have some rivalry matches on the schedule with Rock Springs-Green River, Jackson-Star Valley, and Thunder Basin-Campbell County. Wednesday will bring new soccer rankings. This is the boys’ schedule for Week 8. Schedules are subject to change.
TUESDAY, MAY 5:
CLASS 4A
Final Score: #2 Sheridan 2 Campbell County 1 (conference match)
Final Score: Riverton 3 Natrona County 1 (conference match)
CLASS 3A
Pinedale at Rawlins – postponed to May 11 – changed to May 9 for boys’ match only!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6:
CLASS 4A
Laramie at Cheyenne Central – postponed to May 9
Cheyenne South at Cheyenne East – postponed to May 9
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THURSDAY, MAY 7:
CLASS 4A
Final Score: #1 Jackson 8 Star Valley 2 (conference match)
Final Score: #4 Thunder Basin 3 Campbell County 1 (conference match)
Final Score: Rock Springs 2 #5 Green River 1 (conference match)
FRIDAY, MAY 8:
CLASS 4A
Final Score: Cheyenne Central 6 Cheyenne South 0 (conference match)
Final Score: #2 Sheridan 3 #4 Thunder Basin 1 (conference match)
Final Score: #2 Kelly Walsh 6 Riverton 0 (conference match)
Final Score: Laramie 3 Cheyenne East 1 (conference match)
Final Score: Evanston 2 Natrona County 2 – TIE (conference match) – Red Devils scored with 1 second left for the draw.
CLASS 3A
Final Score: #4 Worland 1 Rawlins 0 (conference match) – Kobe Bradshaw scored the GW goal on a PK in the 1st half.
Final Score: Douglas 2 Torrington 2 (conference match) – Shootout = Torrington wins 4-3!
Final Score: #1 Cody Lyman (conference match)
Final Score: #2 Lander 3 Pinedale 0 (conference match)
Final Score: Powell 1 #5 Mountain View 0 (conference match) – Gianrey Dallesandro with the GW-goal, assisted by Ethan Frame.
Final Score: #3 Buffalo 1 Newcastle 0 (conference match) – forfeit win for the Bison.
SATURDAY, MAY 9:
CLASS 4A
Laramie at Cheyenne Central, 11 a.m. (conference match)
Evanston at #2 Kelly Walsh, noon (conference match)
Cheyenne South at Cheyenne East, noon (conference match)
Riverton at Natrona County, noon (conference match)
Rock Springs at Star Valley, 1 p.m. (conference match)
CLASS 3A
Pinedale at Rawlins, 11 a.m.
#1 Cody at #5 Mountain View, noon (conference match)
Powell at Lyman, noon (conference match)
Torrington at #3 Buffalo, 2 p.m. (conference match)
#4 Worland at Douglas, 2 p.m. (conference match)
Final Score: Rawlins 1 Newcastle 0 (conference match) – forfeit win for the Outlaws.
Cheyenne Central vs. Cheyenne East HS Softball 2026
The Indians faced the rival Thunderbirds on April 15, 2026
Gallery Credit: David Settle, WyoPreps.com
James Forest Mothersbaugh Jr.: 1953 – 2025
James “Jim” Forest Mothersbaugh Jr. passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyoming, from complications of Multiple System Atrophy. He is survived by his wife, Becky Mothersbaugh; his sons, James Forest Mothersbaugh III and Blair Mothersbaugh; and Blair’s fiancée, Kelsey Baron.
Jim’s life was defined by music. He was a highly accomplished violinist, performing with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Puerto Rico, Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, and Savannah Symphony, among many others. He held degrees in violin performance, music education, and conducting from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, Connecticut, with additional doctoral studies at the University of Iowa. He met his wife when they were both performing in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and passed his musical acumen to both of his sons. Jim taught orchestra and music theory to generations of students of all ages & abilities during his 28 years in the Natrona County School District. He conducted award-winning orchestras, taught students who went on to become professional musicians, and instilled a sense of purpose, character, and belief in both his students and colleagues that extended far beyond the stage. He was also an expert in the craft of re-hairing bows for string instruments, knew everything there is to know about The Beatles, and possessed a rare ability called synesthesia, which allowed him to see specific colors when hearing music. He leaves an extensive, enduring, and active legacy in the Wyoming musical community.
Jim will be immensely missed by his family, his friends, his colleagues, and his students. A celebration of life will take place at Backwards Distilling Company in Casper, Wyoming on June 28, 2026 from 2 to 5 p.m. Please RSVP at https://jimsmemorial.rsvpify.com/.
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