The Meeteetse Longhorns are testing their six-man prowess in the most dramatic way possible — by taking their game to Texas.
The Longhorns will play at Robert Lee, Texas, in the season opener Aug. 30 in Robert Lee. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. CDT (6:30 p.m. MDT).
The Robert Lee High School Steers went 10-2 last season, losing in the second round of the Class 1A Six-Man Division 2 playoffs.
Robert Lee is in west-central Texas, about 70 miles southwest of Abilene and about 100 miles east of Midland. And it’s 1,156 miles from Meeteetse, according to Google Maps’ preferred route.
Robert Lee has 42 students in its high school.
Meeteetse, meanwhile, went 6-4 last season, losing to Snake River in the semifinals of the Wyoming six-man playoffs. The Longhorns do return the state’s leading rusher, Seth Bennett, who ran for 1,951 yards last year and also threw for 1,171.
The game marks only the second time a Wyoming high school will play a school from Texas and the first time a Wyoming high school will play in Texas. On Sept. 22, 1939, Natrona beat Pampa, Texas, 18-6 in Casper.
Meeteetse AD Cory Dziowgo said the team is looking to fundraise to help pay for the trip. If you’re interested in helping, you can contact Dziowgo at cdziowgo@park16.k12.wy.us or you can call the school at 307-868-2501.
–patrick
Hey Patrick,
I think this is cool, but I was wondering if they talked to you about why they are choosing to go do far? Is it simply the allure of Texas football? That’s fine if it is, I was just curious.
I heard that they are bringing some Texas coaches in for a clinic at the end of July, so this may be something that was set up from that. Not positive, but this would be fun for all Wyoming teams to either host teams from around or go play games like this.
Dahl, like the good journalist, asks “Why?” I didn’t get that far. 🙂 Stan’s been spot on here with his facts here before so I think he’s got the right answer.
–patrick
Looks to be a great experience for everyone. I think playing at least one game a year across state lines is great for the game of high school football in the state of Wyoming. I wish we had a designated week for that all across the state.
Coach Holmstrom