Alex Eisman
Sports/MMJ
Cheyenne
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Alex is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan with a degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University.
He is a passionate fan of Syracuse, University of Michigan, and Detroit sports.
In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, playing guitar, traveling, and spending time with friends. You can reach Alex via email at alexander.eisman@gray.tv or follow him on Twitter @AlexEismanKGWN.
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Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Alex Eisman and Jackson McCarty
The only win on the night between East, Central, South, and Laramie were the Lady Indians by a score of 30-12 over Sheridan.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:09 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
The Cowgirls frontcourt tandem gave San Jose State problems all game, combining for 36 points and 15 rebounds in a 68-54 victory.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 12:34 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman, Nick Paniagua and Jackson McCarty
Wednesday was National Signing Day, and there were a number of signing ceremonies around the state. Along with an update on the Cowboy Football recruiting class, the Wyoming News Now sports team brought coverage of five schools, 11 athletes, and four sports for the momentous occasion.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 12:06 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Tommi Olson (pictured), Allyson Fertig, and Malene Pedersen have all taken on (and succeeded in) bigger roles with Quinn Weidemann unavailable.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:34 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Noah Reynolds (pictured), Caden Powell, and Nate Barnhart have seen more minutes than expected this season due to injuries, but this experience could bode well for the team moving forward.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:17 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Allyson Fertig won her first ever Mountain West Player of the Week, and Malene Pedersen won her third Mountain West Freshman of the Week this season.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:13 AM CST
|By Jackson McCarty and Alex Eisman
Morton won five events over the weekend for Laramie in a short-notice quad meet in Cheyenne.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:51 PM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Newton suffered a life-altering leg injury in Central's football game against East, and throughout a long, ongoing recovery process he is facing every challenge head on.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:15 PM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Fans were treated to four of the best teams in the state renewing their fierce rivalry on Thursday evening. East however was able to win both contests; the boys game was a 52-51 nailbiter, and the Lady T-Birds used a big second half to earn a 63-45 victory.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:27 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
The All-State offensive lineman will live out his dream of playing for his favorite college team.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:13 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Wyoming suffered a tough loss to UNLV last week for what would’ve given them a share of the conference lead, and went on to lose again the following game against San Diego State.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:22 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Fornstrom flashed his all-around ability in the Hornets' wins over Mitchell (NE) and Burns last week.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:29 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
The Lady Thunderbirds handed Laramie their first loss of the season, and East's boys cruised to a win over the Plainsmen thanks to Nathan Mirich's three point barrage.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:13 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
LaeAnna Riley (left) will be playing volleyball at Bard College, and Ellie Swanson (right) will join the cheer team at Dickinson State.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 12:05 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Laramie's setter was named the Gatorade Wyoming Volleyball Player of the Year.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 12:25 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Central's girls team just barely got edged out in their contest, but Joseph Sawyer hit a buzzer beater to bring the boys team a win on Friday.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 12:15 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
The Lady Broncs lost their contest 78-35, and the boys team suffered an 80-56 defeat Tuesday evening.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:11 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Malene Pedersen scored 19 on 7-9 shooting in the Cowgirls' win over New Mexico.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:01 AM CST
|By Jackson McCarty, Nick Paniagua and Alex Eisman
Jerred Smith was the 132lbs champion at the Shane Shatto Memorial Tournament in Douglas
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 12:22 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman and Jackson McCarty
East Basketball's three combined wins on Friday puts them at a total of 5-0 in the James Johnson Winter Classic.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:39 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman and Jackson McCarty
Riverton boys upset Central, Laramie girls stay undefeated, and Kelly Walsh girls lose to Sheridan in Day 1 of the James Johnson Winter Classic
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:02 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Wyoming shot 51-percent and was plus-20 rebounding. Ellis and Pedersen score 19 each
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 12:02 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman and Nick Paniagua
Benny Kulow won four events (two individual, two relays) for Lander in the Laramie Holiday Invite.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 12:29 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman and Jackson McCarty
Dalton Schaefer put on a 3 point shooting clinic in the Hornets' win over Bridgeport (CO).
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 12:05 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman and Jackson McCarty
Cowboys Announce 14 Signees on First Day of Early Signing Period
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 12:35 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Pine Bluffs girls basketball lost their battle with Bridgeport, but the boys team put on a dominant performance thanks to the play of Dalton Schaefer.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 12:19 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman and Jackson McCarty
Kylin Shipman was a force in the Greeley Roundball Invitational for the undefeated Lady Plainsmen.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 12:25 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Kylin Shipman and Max Alexander led their respective teams to double-digit victories over Palmer Ridge (CO).
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 12:24 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Wyoming closes out their nonconference schedule against Dayton on Saturday and Saint Mary's on Dec. 21.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 12:05 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Central's three sport star will continue her athletic career in track and field at Southern Utah.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 12:17 AM CST
|By Jackson McCarty and Alex Eisman
Pine Bluffs' Stu Lerwick reached 1,000 career points over the weekend.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 12:24 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman, Jackson McCarty and Nick Paniagua
Douglas dominates, Burns and Pine Bluffs see mixed results from Burns Winter Classic Day 2
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 12:29 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Burns' Baylen Smith will officially be wrestling at Waldorf University.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 12:18 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
The Lady Broncs have a number of players who have spent years building rapports with each other, and they believe it will suit them well on the court.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 12:20 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Last year the Lady Plainsmen exited the playoffs earlier than expected, and they're using that as motivation to be one of the teams to beat in 4A this year.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 12:45 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
South used last year's disappointment as motivation during the offseason, and they are hungry to prove themselves.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 12:24 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Elysiana Fonseca (left), Jaylyn Christensen (center), and Shannon Bailey (right) signed to continue their respective athletic careers in college on Tuesday
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 12:08 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
The Lady Thunderbirds won each of the last two 4A state championships, and they plan on winning another this season.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 11:58 PM CST
|By Alex Eisman
The Wyoming Cowgirls had a battle on their hands Friday night in Laramie but pulled away late for a 67-59 victory in a hard-fought matchup with Montana State.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 12:51 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
The Broncs will feature a higher-paced style on the court this season as they try to make waves in their return to 2A.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 12:05 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
South is replacing eight seniors and their head coach, but they've relentlessly worked in the offseason to build chemistry and elevate their play from last year.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 12:07 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
The Plainsmen return 11 players from last season, and while Drew Evans is a new head coach, he previously was an assistant for the team.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 9:56 PM CST
|By Alex Eisman
The Thunderbirds are on a mission to avenge their loss in the 4A state championship last season.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 12:04 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
East quarterback Cam Hayes was unanimously selected to the 4A All-State First Team.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 12:37 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
After a disappointing loss to Boise State, the Pokes football team is motivated to finish the regular season on a high note before going bowling
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 12:20 AM CST
|By Nick Paniagua and Alex Eisman
Lady Trojans' middle hitter Mia Cardenas will continue her volleyball career at Black Hills State.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 12:20 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
The Cowboys hoops team is looking to make a statement in St. Thomas after a disappointing loss in their previous outing.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 4:39 PM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Dalton Schaefer led the way for Pine Bluffs in the 1A 9-Man Championship with over 183 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 12:28 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Burns won their first state title in 30 years on Saturday, and just five days later their senior leader Emma Norris signed to play collegiately at Chadron State.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 12:29 AM CST
|By Alex Eisman
Pine Bluffs looks to complete a perfect season on Saturday when they face Shoshoni for the 1A 9-Man state championship.
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