ROCK SPRINGS — Former Rock Springs High School athlete Beau Wendling was inducted into the Chadron State College Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 26 during the school’s homecoming activities.

Wendling, a Rock Springs native who now lives in Lander, played defensive back for Chadron State from 2004 to 2007. Despite suffering two ACL injuries during his college career, he started all 26 games at cornerback during his junior and senior seasons.

During those two years, the Eagles won back-to-back Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference titles, posted 12-1 records and were ranked No. 5 in NCAA Division II both seasons. Wendling recorded 80 tackles, four interceptions and 20 pass breakups during that span.

Known for his ability to make big plays, Wendling returned a fumble for a touchdown in the te

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