SHERIDAN — Throwing shot put. Wrestling pigs. Rodeoing and showing in 4H. Taking care of his siblings. Hunting. Fishing. Working on the family’s ranch. Suiting up in the Broncs blue and gold on a fall Friday night and lining up at Homer Scott Field against Sheridan High School’s opponent. Senior Thomas Sorenson has figured out how to do it all, and do it well.

Thomas’ habit to approach both work, play and sports with a smile on his face, give 110% on the football field and in the classroom and handle adversity with a nonchalant determination has endeared him to his family, peers and coaches.

“Thomas is just a great kid,” Sheridan head coach Jeff Mowry said. “That’s all I think about when I hear his name. He’s always smiling. He’s always willing to help out. If you see him in the hallway when he walks in here, he gives you a fist bump and a smile and asks how you’re doing.”

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