ROCK SPRINGS — Despite a strong defensive showing in the first half, the Rock Springs Tigers came up short Friday night, falling 23-7 to the Laramie Plainsmen in a 4A Conference matchup. The loss drops the Tigers to 0-4 on the season.

Laramie opened the game with a 29-yard field goal from Weston Ennist on its first drive. The Plainsmen then surprised the Tigers with an onside kick and recovered, but Rock Springs’ defense held firm. Santiago Cruz stood out early with two pass breakups and two tackles for loss, and Carter Gard recovered a fumble at the Tigers’ 6-yard line to stall the drive.

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Rock Springs leaned on the run game to close out the first quarter, but an interception by Laramie’s Tyler Gale s

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