(Riverton, WY) – Riverton High School girls basketball will have an off-season coaching shake-up as Mike Bozner announced this week his decision to resign from the program.
“It’s one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to do as a coach,” Bozner told County 10 about his decision. “Walking away from a program that you love and care about is really tough. It’s been a great ride for three years, sometimes things happen, and you’ve gotta pick family or work.”
Bozner’s teams improved by a single win each of his three seasons. In the ’23-’24 season they’d tally 5 wins. The following year was 6 and in ’25-’26 they picked up 7 victories. Unfortunately they did not attain their ultimate goal of qualifying for the state tournament. The last two seasons the Lady Wolverines fell short of that goal by a single game, going 1-2 at regional tournaments in Rock Springs and Evanston.
Coach “Boz” admitted that he’s been emotional about saying goodbye to the program. “I had a squishy moment, we had our banquet and they got to see my true emotion. You try to be strong, but when it’s time to leave them, you have to put it all in perspective.”
He added that while he’ll miss coaching games, it was the practices, bus rides and team bonding moments he’ll cherish. “The summertime program, the individual work I gave each of these girls. I’ll miss a lot of things actually. I truly love this team, I love these girls, I care about them, I want their lives to be successful.”
The coaching shift this off-season will also be felt at the JV level. Jessalyn Meeks, JV Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach for the last three seasons also announced she’ll be stepping down.
Over the last few months, Mike and some other community members have gathered to discuss plans for a recreation center they’d like to see in Riverton. He discussed these plans further on the County 10 Sports Podcast (listen below) and vowed to continue to make it a priority, even from a distance.
He told us that he’ll be relocating to Missouri soon. His wife is currently undergoing a series of medical treatments and they’ll be moving closer to a facility in which those treatments are possible. The Bozner’s grandkids also live in the “Show-Me State,” and they’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of their newest this summer.
To hear our full chat with Coach Bozner, click the player below or search for the County 10 Sports Podcast on any major podcast platform!
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