NLJ Sports Editor Sonja Karp takes us off the page this week to bring us up to speed on the spring sports season in northeast Wyoming — where the weather always seems to be a factor in how and when Dogie student-athletes can perform. We get a glimpse into the work being done behind the scenes by coaches and players to prepare for the season, and discuss which programs are most likely to make a little noise once warm weather arrives for good. Find out which Dogies are already in mid-season form, who is battling back from injury, and what other challenges are confronting Newcastle teams as they take to the track, pitch and links this spring!

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