Gritty effort lifts Central boys over Laramie

CHEYENNE — Samuel Lucas Smith was among the Cheyenne Central seniors recognized at halftime of Wednesday night’s match with visiting Laramie. Each of the boys was asked to list their favorite memory and personal highlight from their Indians’ career. Smith’s highlight was the match he scored a header goal and assisted on a header goal. On Wednesday, Smith did the latter to give the Indians breathing room in the second half of a 3-1 victory over the Plainsmen at Riske Field. Laramie had cut the deficit to 2-1 by the time Central was awarded a direct kick from 50 yards...