Saturday’s high‑school football schedule in Sheridan and surrounding Johnson County schools is set for a pivotal week. The Sheridan Broncos will travel to Thunder Basin on Friday, October 16, at 6 p.m. With an eight‑game winning streak over the Broncos, Sheridan leads the series 10‑2 and hopes to clinch the No. 2 seed in the 4A playoffs with a victory.
Series History with Thunder Basin
Sheridan’s dominance over Thunder Basin dates back to a 2017 win, the first meeting between the two programs. The Broncos earned their first victory in 2018, but Sheridan has not lost to Thunder Basin since that season. In games played at Thunder Basin, Sheridan holds a 5‑1 edge. The longest winning streak belongs to Sheridan, currently eight straight wins beginning in 2019. Thunder Basin’s longest streak against Sheridan is a single win in 2018 and 2019.
Notable moments include Sheridan’s 62‑7 semifinal triumph in 2023, the worst loss in Thunder Basin history for points allowed and margin of defeat. The Broncos have shut out Thunder Basin twice, most recently in 2024, while Thunder Basin has never shut out Sheridan. The highest point total by Sheridan against Thunder Basin is 62 (2023), and the most Thunder Basin has scored against Sheridan is 37 (2019). No game between the two has ever required overtime.
Other Week‑7 Matchups
At 1 p.m. Friday, Burns High will face Bighorn High. Burns captured the first meeting in the 2006 playoff round, while Bighorn earned its inaugural win in the 2007 first round. Bighorn now leads the series 14‑? (including postseason) and has won the last nine contests, outscoring Burns by 448 points overall. At Bighorn’s home field, the series stands 8‑? in Bighorn’s favor. Bighorn’s largest margin of victory over Burns is 59 points, while Burns’ biggest win came in the 2008 state championship, a 41‑12 result. The most points Bighorn has posted against Burns is 62 (2023), and Burns’ highest total versus Bighorn is 49.
Later Friday night at 6 p.m., Torrington will meet Tongue River. Torrington won the first meeting in 2020; Tongue River secured its first win in 2022. Torrington leads the series 3‑1, with the home‑field series tied at 1‑1. Tongue River’s longest win streak over Torrington is a single victory in 2022, while Torrington’s longest streak is two wins from 2020‑2021. Neither team has shut out the other. Tongue River’s biggest margin of victory is 35 points (48‑13 in 2022); Torrington’s largest margin is 28 points (42‑14 in 2021). The highest score Tongue River has posted against Torrington is 48 points (2022), and Torrington’s top total versus Tongue River is 42.
What’s at Stake
For Sheridan, a win not only secures the No. 2 seed but also extends an impressive streak that has defined the program’s recent era. The Broncos’ fans anticipate another dominant performance, especially after a 62‑7 display in the 2023 semifinals. Bighorn’s continued success against Burns underscores its position as a powerhouse in the county, while the close rivalry between Torrington and Tongue River adds excitement for the northern schools.
All games are set to be broadcast locally on Sheridan Media’s sports channel, with live updates available on wyme‑football.com. Community members are encouraged to attend and support their local teams, reinforcing the strong family and faith‑centered spirit that defines Johnson County athletics.
Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
