BIG HORN — Sheridan High School’s shot put and discus throwers wore T-shirts that read “Sheridan throwers 2021” across the back at Big Horn High School’s field-events only Little Goose jump and throw meet Thursday evening. Senior Gaige Vielhauer donned a gold shirt during his warmup throws at the shot put circle while fellow senior Quinton Mangus watched with a handful of other teammates. Before every throw, the Broncs called words of encouragement to each other.

Vielhauer points to the indoor track and field state championship meet earlier this year as the best example of how the team’s camaraderie has been crucial to his success. The senior traveled to Gillette as the lone qualified thrower, and his teammates and friends had to stay behind due to coronavirus protocols and limited attendance at the state meet.

“My biggest throw I’ve ever had was when I had people around me,” Vielhauer said. “This year, at indoor state … I scratched all my throws. It was the worst event I’ve ever had.”

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