PhotoFest: Kelly Walsh Edges Rock Springs in 4A Football

Football teams around the state were vying for playoff spots and playoff seeds over the weekend. In 4A. Kelly Walsh nipped Rock Springs 22-15 so KW finishes the regular season with a record of 4-5 while the Tigers went 3-6.

Rock Springs opened the scoring in Friday night's game at the Harry Geldein Stadium with a 20-yard run for a touchdown from Ben Fowler to make it 7-0. In the 2nd quarter, the speedy Landon Walker reeled off a 12-yard run to the end zone for the Trojans, and with the 2-point try, it was 8-7. Walker also caught a 47-yard touchdown pass from Carter Alvar which increased the lead to 15-7. Wyatt Humble followed that up with a 43-yard gallop to the house so Kelly Walsh was looking good at 22-7.

After a scoreless 3rd quarter, Rock Springs jumped right back into the game with a 4-yard run for a score from Sam Thornhill, and with the successful 2-point try, the Tigers trailed 22-15. The KW defense held Rock Springs out of the end zone the rest of the way to break a 4 game-losing streak.

KW will play at cross-town rival Natrona on Friday in the 1st round of the 4A playoffs. The Trojans are the #5 seed and Rock Springs is the #7 seed. The Tigers will be on the road this week at Campbell County.

We have some photos to share from the KW-RS game and they can be found in our gallery below. Enjoy!

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