This weekend represented a winter sports restart for the sports teams at Star Valley High School with athletes coming back from the holiday break. Here’s a recap of how they did on Friday January 3 and Saturday January 4.
Girls Wrestling:
The Lady Braves competed against 22 other teams at the Mountain Crest Filly Invitational on Saturday where they placed third overall with 154.0 team points. The ladies had nine placers at the Hyrum, Utah venue led by bracket champions Remington Aullman (135) and Veil Foreman (145). Cara Andrews also made the finals and placed second at 140 pounds. Keston Johnson (120) and Brooke Schwab (170) also made the top three of their respective podiums.
The Lady Braves will be back in action next weekend in Idaho at the Madison Invite.
Mountain Crest Filly Invitational Placers
105 Kenna Merritt (4th)
105 Carlee Angell (5th)
120 Keston Johnson (3rd)
135 Remington Aullman (1st)
140 Cara Andrews (2nd)
145 Veil Foreman (1st)
155 Settelly Roberts (6th)
170 Brooke Schwab (3rd)
235 Cashlee Hepworth (6th
Mountain Crest Filly Invitational Team Scores
Bear River 234.0
Mountain Crest 180.0
Star Valley 154.0
Box Elder 141.5
Davis 109.5
(22 Teams)
Boys Wrestling:
Battling against 28 other teams at the Richardson Memorial at Box Elder High School, the Braves placed fifth with 126.0 team points. Kimball Parry (120), Tel Parry (138) and Grant Thomson (215) made the finals where they placed second. Kooper Burk advanced to the semifinals before pulling out of the tournament with a medical forfeit. Ty Thompson was Star Valley’s fifth placer as he finished fourth at 150.
The Braves will also be at the Madison Invitational next weekend January 10-11. The Braves have a home dual against Rigby (ID) scheduled for January 14.
Richardson Memorial Placers
120 Kimball Parry (2nd)
138 Tel Parry (2nd)
150 Ty Thompson (4th)
165 Kooper Burk (6th)
215 Grant Thomson (2nd)
Richardson Memorial Team Scores
Spanish Fork 234.0
Juab 197.5
Box Elder 177.0
Morgan 144.5
Star Valley 126.0
South Summit. 120.5
Snake River 113.0
Malad 112.5
Payson 111.5
Westlake 99.0
(28 Teams)
Girls Basketball:
The Lady Braves traveled to Mountain Crest for a Friday night battle which tilted toward the home school in the second half in a final of 49-25. The girls then played their first home game of the season on Saturday afternoon versus the Preston Indians which ended in a 56-38 defeat. Emily Dana returned from injury to score 13 points and pull down nine rebounds in the effort.
The two losses drop the Lady Braves to a season record of (1-7)
The Lady Braves do not have any games next weekend with their next contests representing the beginning of 4A West play on January 17-18 as Star Valley hosts Natrona County and Kelly Walsh from Casper.
Boys Basketball:
The Braves had their first home game on Friday night as they hosted the Mountain Crest Mustangs in a 47-37 loss. Cooper Lancaster returned from injury to score the game-high of 13 points. On Saturday, the Braves were on the road against Sky View in Smithfield, Utah where they loss to the Bobcats, 50-48. Dylan Shumway, Bryson Nield and Zane Hedges each scored eight points in the game.
The Braves are also off from competition until January 17-18 as they host Natrona County and Kelly Walsh to open 4A West conference play.
The two losses place the Braves at (1-7) overall on the season.
Both the boys and girls basketball teams will play their next four games in conference at home.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
June 25, 2026
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a... Read More
The Mountain West-PAC-12 divorce becomes final on July 1
June 25, 2026
This is the final week for the Mountain West Conference as it currently sits with major changes becoming official not only for that entity but for a re-launched Pac-12 Conference which is the latest league to have a numeral in... Read More
Deputy ‘steadily improving’ after being shot 3 times by man in Baggs
June 25, 2026
• Suspect ‘stockpiled hundreds of AR15 magazines,’ appeared prepared for ‘large-scale act of violence,’ according to sheriff. By Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com A Carbon County deputy shot three times by a man in Baggs earlier this month... Read More
2026 Lincoln County Fair Rodeo Royalty
June 25, 2026
The 2026 Lincoln County Fair royalty court will take on a full schedule of events this summer, representing the fair at rodeos, parades and community gatherings throughout the county. Led by Rodeo Queen Jordan Wilkes, the group was selected through... Read More
Wyoming Forestry teams up with Forest Service for Good Neighbor Authority
June 25, 2026
• Kemmerer Ranger District used as an example area It’s called Good Neighbor Authority and it’s program showing signs of success in forest management as local forest districts are developing programs to harvest small amounts of timber while cleaning out... Read More
Independent Obituaries: June 24, 2026
June 25, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Doyle Berdon Doyle Eugene Berdon passed away on June 16, 2026. He... Read More
Alpine Mountain Days Friday-Sunday
June 25, 2026
Alpine’s 36th annual Mountain Days runs this weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 26-28 with festivities for the entire family offered all weekend. The opening ceremony is at noon on Friday, and the fun doesn’t stop until Sunday afternoon. “Join... Read More
Two-vehicle accident near river turnoff results in minor injuries
June 24, 2026
A two vehicle accident took place on Hwy 238 near the Auburn turnoff from US 89 on Tuesday afternoon. The collision took place approximately a half-mile from US 89 at approximately 4:45 p.m. According to information provided by the Wyoming... Read More
Mountain West Conference Unveils New Brand Identity, Introducing “Built Bold” Era
June 24, 2026
> The following is a release from the Mountain West Conference – The Mountain West Conference today announced the launch of a refreshed brand identity, including a modernized wordmark, an updated color palette, and a new defining tagline: Built Bold.... Read More
Cokeville power restored after substation transformer failure
June 24, 2026
• 420 customers experienced a 20-hour outage Cokeville was plunged into darkness in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16, when a power outage disrupted service to about 420 customers and set off an around-the-clock response from utility... Read More
Commissioners deny proposed ISD on split vote
June 24, 2026
• Lincoln Star Improvement Service District fails 1-1 A controversial improvement service district proposed for southern Lincoln county has been denied by commissioners following a 1-1 split vote. The vote occurred on Tuesday, June 16 during the regular... Read More
Lower Valley Energy Board elections close Thursday
June 24, 2026
• Visit LVenergy.com to vote Members of the Lower Valley Energy Cooperative have until Thursday, June 23 to vote for Board of Director candidates. Those who live in a district that is up for election should have already received... Read More
The Work Gear Mistakes Costing Crews Productivity
June 24, 2026
Your crew might be losing productivity and efficiency if they’re making any of these work gear mistakes on the job. Take a look at what to avoid. Read More
How To Avoid Overbuying Warehouse Supplies
June 24, 2026
Better stock habits begin with how to avoid overbuying warehouse supplies while still keeping work moving. The right approach leaves less room for waste. Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Jillian Balow, candidate of U.S. House
June 24, 2026
https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6-24-Jillian-Balow.mp3 Read More
US stocks edge higher in early trading as falling oil prices help take pressure off the market
June 24, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging higher on Wall Street as falling bond yields and lower oil prices help ease pressure on the market. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in early trading Wednesday. The index is coming off two... Read More
AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 pick on a big NBA draft night for freshman stars and Michigan's champions
June 24, 2026
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — AJ Dybantsa is on his way to Washington and ready to start working as soon as he gets there. That’s not until Wednesday. Tuesday was a night for the NBA’s... Read More
Gateway West transmission line still in planning phase
June 24, 2026
• Power line would run through Lincoln County south of Cokeville Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway shared in a Weekday Wake-up interview that the utility recently updated county leaders on the long-delayed project, which is planned to cross... Read More
IDAWY transfer projects move ahead as Georgetown pit nears opening
June 24, 2026
Progress continues on the Idaho-Wyoming Solid Waste District (IDAWY) as transfer-station and landfill projects move forward in Lincoln County. Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway said the Thayne transfer station is next in line for its transfer building and that... Read More
Lincoln County considered for demonstration coal plant
June 24, 2026
Southern Lincoln County is being considered as a potential location to build a demonstration coal power plant, according to Representative Scott Heiner (R-Green River). The project is one of the goals of an Energy Council formed to provide a forum... Read More