Riverton, WY— The Central Wyoming College Women's Soccer Rustlers had mixed outcomes at their regional soccer games hosted in Riverton. Facing off against Casper College on Friday and Gillette College on Saturday, the Rustlers experienced both a narrow defeat and a commanding victory under sunny skies.

On September 19, 2023, the Rustlers struggled to find the back of the net in the first half, leading to a 0-0 halftime score against Casper College. Despite a valiant effort and a goal from Katelynn Kartchner, the Rustlers ultimately fell 2-1 to the Casper College Thunderbirds. Madilyn Shilling was the goalkeeper for Central Wyoming, while Casper's net was defended by Thale Ruther.

The following day, the Rustlers turned the tide against Gillette College. With a strong start, the Rustlers held a 3-0 halftime lead. Goals from Reese Titland, Katelynn Kartchner, and Bailey Brown secured a 3-1 victory. Titland's opening goal notably began the Rustlers' tally, helping them maintain control throughout the match. Natasha Stenton and Sienna Bodily contributed with crucial assists, ensuring their team's dominant performance on the field.

Reflecting on the events, Coach Ben Nelson praised his team's efforts. "I'm proud of how we played against Casper and even more pleased with our dominant performance against Gillette," remarked Nelson.

Katelynn Kartchner also received special recognition for continuing her goal-scoring streak in every regional game, showcasing her pivotal role in the team.

Looking ahead, the Rustlers' next challenge is against Northwest on September 27, 2025, once again in Riverton. With a current overall record of 5-5 and 3-2 in regional play, the Rustlers hope to leverage their recent victory to gain momentum in their upcoming match.