Thunder Basin Bolts Promote Assistant Coach to Coordinator Role

The Thunder Basin Bolts, a 4A program from Gillette, have promoted assistant coach Tyler Johnson to offensive coordinator. Johnson, who has spent the past three seasons developing talent at the Bolts, will oversee the team's offense as they prepare for the 2026 season. The Bolts finished 2025 with a 6-4 record and will look to build on that success with Johnson at the helm. Johnson's promotion is seen as a key move in the team's recruiting efforts, as he has established strong relationships with local players and coaches. The Bolts will face a competitive schedule in 2026, with several top-ranked teams from the 4A West division.

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