Spike Robinson, head coach for the Lander Lady Tigers, anticipates fighting a tough battle in this year’s basketball season. Last year‘s West Region Champions aren‘t looking down an easy road to the state playoffs this year. “Our conference should be very competitive,” he predicts, “Jackson [is] returning several players, and Worland [is] looking much stronger due to a good class of sophomores.” Robinson thinks Powell may be coming back with a slightly weaker team, as they graduated a strong bunch of seniors last year. Taking all of this into consideration, Coach Robinson still foresees a “very respectable season” for the Lady Tigers, “if everyone stays healthy and if we can rebound,” he qualifies.

Statewide, Coach Robinson has his eye on the Douglas team, which will be “very good again.” Also in contention is Star Valley. Wheatland, too, should have a strong team, as “a great bunch of kids” will be returning to play again this year. “Buffalo should be better,” Robinson predicts, “and Thermopolis will be very much improved.”

The Lady Tigers will once again be lead by veteran player Tahnee Robinson. The three-time All-Conference and All-State guard averaged 28.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 6.8 assists last season, making her a formidable opponent for even the best teams on the court. Tahnee just signed on to be a Wyoming Cowgirl next year. No doubt her hustle and drive will be sorely missed in Lander. This season should be a great opportunity to see one of the best players in the state at work against some challenging teams, including Worland, Stare Valley, and Jackson.

Joining Tahnee will be returning starters Cortney Thoren (senior) and Dannielle White (sophomore). “We are going to play with a mixture of a strong group of seniors and sophomores,” Coach Robinson reveals. He has a firm foundation with his sophomores this year; as Freshmen, they went undefeated last season. With these skilled players working with the seasoned seniors, the Lady Tigers should have a solid team this season.

The Lady Tigers will be participating in the prestigious Oil City Classic Tournament in December, where they are likely to be matched up with Sheridan, the probable 4A pre-season number-one team.

The Lander Lady Tigers finished last season with a 23-5 overall record, taking third in state. This will be Spike Robinson’s third year coaching the team. It should be a great season for you Tiger fans.

Lander Lady Tigers Basketball
2006 Schedule
Home Game Dates in Bold
Date Opponent Location Time
Jan. 6 Kelly Walsh Casper 4:00/5:45/7:30
Jan. 7 Kemmerer Kemmerer 4:00/2:15/5:45
Jan. 13 Jackson Jackson 4:00/5:45/7:30
Jan. 14 Riverton Riverton 10:00/2:00/5:45
Jan. 20 Lyman Lander 2:15/4:00/5:45
Jan. 21 Kelly Walsh Lander 4:00/5:45/7:30
Jan. 27 Worland Lander 4:00/5:45/7:30
Jan. 28 Powell Powell 4:00/5:45/7:30
Feb. 3 Riverton Lander 4:00/5:45
Feb. 4 Pinedale Pinedale tba
Feb. 10 Star Valley Afton 4:00/5:45
Feb. 17 Worland Worland 4:00/5:45/7:30
Feb. 18 Powell Lander 4:00/5:45/7:30
Feb. 22 Jackson Lander 3:15/3:15/5:00
Mar. 2-4 West Regionals Kemmerer TBA
Mar. 9-11 3A State Casper TBA