Sheridan, October 4 — The story begins on a quiet March evening when the Sheridan Girls Basketball Team, known as the Lady Broncs, saw their championship hopes end in overtime at the 2026 Wyoming High School Class 4A Girls Basketball State Tournament. Sheridan fell to Green River with a final score of 45-38, a loss that came after Green River scored with twelve seconds left in regulation to tie the game and force extra time.
In the four-minute overtime period, Green River scored all ten of their points from the free throw line, while Sheridan failed to make a field goal during that span. At its heart, the game was defined by clutch shooting and missed opportunities.
Kara Erramouspe and Ella Bilyeu each led Sheridan in scoring with eleven points, with Erramouspe noted for her hot hand behind the arc in the fourth quarter. Despite their efforts, Sheridan could not convert in overtime, and the Lady Broncs were eliminated from the championship bracket. The loss marked the end of their run in the 2026 4A State Tournament, sending them instead to the Consolation Round.
Sheridan will advance to face Evanston on Friday, March 13th at 9am in the Ford Wyoming Center. This consolation matchup offers the team a chance to regroup and finish the tournament with pride.
The Ford Wyoming Center has hosted multiple Sheridan sports events this season, including games covered by the school’s digital media feature that includes galleries, photos, videos, and social media content related to Sheridan athletics, hockey, and rodeo. What unfolded that night reflects the narrow margins that define high school postseason basketball. Sheridan’s journey through the tournament brought them to the brink of advancement, only to be stopped by a late regulation basket and a flawless free-throw performance from Green River in overtime.
For those involved — players, coaches, and supporters — the loss carries the weight of a season’s effort met with a single, decisive moment. Looking ahead, the Lady Broncs will focus on preparation for their consolation game against Evanston. The team will seek to build on the fourth-quarter shooting shown by Erramouspe and the steady scoring from Bilyeu, aiming to close their 2026 tournament run with a victory.
As of this writing, no further details about the upcoming matchup have been released, but Sheridan’s path forward remains clear: one game, one chance to finish strong.
