Wyoming high‑school football fans received the new WyoPreps Coaches and Media poll on Wednesday, marking the sixth week of the season’s rankings. The poll, which gathers input from coaches and media members across the state, shows a steady landscape with only a handful of movements.
Class 2A: Big Horn Holds Firm, Cokeville Moves Up
Big Horn retained the No. 1 position in Class 2A, earning 18 of the 19 first‑place votes. Cokeville, fresh off a dominant 41‑0 win over Mountain View, climbed to second place and captured a single No. 1 vote. Thermopolis advanced to third, while Mountain View slipped to fourth after the loss. Pinedale, despite a second straight defeat, held onto the fifth spot.
Class 4A: Natrona County Unanimous Leader, Thunder Basin Enters
Natrona County continued its perfect record, receiving all 19 first‑place votes in Class 4A. Sheridan remained second, Cheyenne East held third, and Cheyenne Central stayed fourth. Newcomer Thunder Basin earned a debut ranking at No. 5 after a third straight victory on Friday night.
Class 3A: Star Valley and Cody Sweep Top Two Spots
Star Valley secured unanimous support with all 25 first‑place votes, while Cody received every second‑place vote. Jackson, Evanston, and Riverton maintained their positions from the previous week.
Class 1A (9‑Man): Rocky Mountain Leads for Fifth Week
Rocky Mountain captured 14 of the 21 first‑place votes, keeping the No. 1 ranking for a fifth consecutive week. Pine Bluffs, Greybull, and Saratoga each earned at least one first‑place vote, rounding out the top five.
Class 1A (6‑Man): Burlington Stays on Top
Burlington remained the No. 1 team, garnering 13 of the 15 first‑place votes. Casper Christian, undefeated this season, held the second spot, while Little Snake River received a vote for third. Encampment, Riverside, and the Rebels completed the top five.
Overall Trends
Three of the five classes saw no changes from the prior week, underscoring the consistency of the early‑season rankings. The most notable movement occurred in Class 2A, where Cokeville’s impressive win propelled it into the second position. The addition of Thunder Basin to the Class 4A list reflects the depth of competition emerging across the state.
What This Means for Teams
Coaches and players can use the poll as a benchmark for where they stand and what they need to achieve to climb higher. The continued dominance of programs like Big Horn, Natrona County, and Star Valley highlights the strong traditions in Wyoming high‑school football, while emerging teams such as Thunder Basin demonstrate that new challengers are ready to make their mark.
For a full breakdown of the voting and to see how each team performed in the latest week, visit the WyoPreps website.
Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.
