Rustler Volleyball Finds Success on the Court in Chadron
The Central Wyoming College volleyball team traveled to Chadron, Nebraska, on April 11, 2026, delivering a strong performance that highlighted the program’s steady progress this spring. Competing against a tough slate of regional opponents, the Rustlers secured two key victories, demonstrating both individual improvement and cohesive team chemistry.
Match Results
The Rustlers faced a trio of challenging programs, finishing the day with a 2-1 record:
- Western Nebraska Community College: CWC opened with a resilient performance, rebounding from a narrow first-set loss to win 24-26, 25-12, 15-9.
- South Dakota School of Mines: In a hard-fought battle that went the distance, the Rustlers narrowly fell in three sets: 19-25, 25-23, 9-15.
- Black Hills State University: The team closed the day on a high note, securing another three-set victory with scores of 19-25, 25-21, 15-6.
Building Momentum From the opening serve, Central Wyoming played with high energy and purpose. The team’s success was rooted in effective play execution and consistent communication, allowing them to remain competitive and in control even when faced with unique challenges in each matchup.
The tournament served as a clear indicator that the team’s rigorous spring training sessions are translating into on-court success. Sophomore Laina Whitney expressed the team’s excitement about returning to indoor play.
“It was so good to get back on the court and play some good teams!” said Whitney. “It’s been fun playing beach (volleyball), but it was fun to get back inside and play as a whole team!”.
Looking Ahead
The successful outing in Chadron not only highlighted the team’s current abilities but also underscored their exciting potential for the future. As the spring season continues, the Rustlers remain focused on building upon this solid foundation.
Tyler Ewell Highlights Strong Showing for CWC Golf at Eastern Wyoming Invitational
The Central Wyoming College men’s and women’s golf teams continued their spring season with a competitive two-day outing at the Eastern Wyoming College Invitational on April 9–10. Competing at the Cottonwood Golf Course, the Rustler men secured a top-four finish, while the women’s squad showcased individual grit in a highly contested regional field.
Men’s Division: Ewell Leads the Pack
The CWC men’s team claimed 4th place overall with a two-day team total of 622. After an opening round of 314, the Rustlers improved by six strokes on Day 2 to card a 308.
The weekend was highlighted by a stellar individual performance from Tyler Ewell. Ewell finished in a Tie for 3rd Place overall, carding rounds of 74 and 73 for a total gross of 147 (+3). Other notable men’s finishers included:
- Brodie Dale: Finished in a Tie for 15th with a total of 156 (+12).
- Mason Evans: Finished in a Tie for 21st with a total of 159 (+15).
Women’s Division: Levanger Secures Top-Ten Finish
The CWC women’s team faced a challenging field, finishing the tournament with individual highlights but did not field enough players to register a team score.
Addyson Levanger led the way for the Rustler women, displaying consistency across both rounds. Levanger finished in a Tie for 6th Place individually, carding an 87 and a 91 for a total gross of 178. Fellow Rustler Cami Rohrbaugh also represented the program well, finishing in 10th place with a total score of 195.
Tournament Results Summary
Men’s Team Standings:
- Eastern Wyoming College (594)
- EWC B Team (595)
- Northeastern Junior College (613)
- Central Wyoming College (622)
- Lamar CC (626)
- North Platte CC (666)
- Otero College (676)
CWC Individual Top Finishers:
- Tyler Ewell: T3 (147)
- Addyson Levanger: T6 (178)
- Cami Rohrbaugh: 10th (195)
- Brodie Dale: T15 (156)
- Mason Evans: T21 (159)
Up Next:
The Rustlers will look to build on these individual successes as they head into the final week of the spring schedule. The men’s team will travel to Loveland, Colorado to compete in district playoffs on April 23-24, and the women’s team will compete in Goodland, Kansas for their districts April 27-28.