Wyoming high school football fans can mark their calendars: the first‑round playoff games begin Friday, Oct. 30. After a grueling regular season, the top teams in each class will battle for a chance to compete for one of five state titles at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie on Nov. 13 and 14.
Schedule Overview
All games are slated for Friday unless schools mutually agree to move the date. Home teams are listed second, and seed numbers appear in parentheses. Game times will be added as they become available.
Class 1A – Six‑Man
- (N4) Midwest at (S1) Casper Christian – 1 p.m. Saturday (at KWHS)
- (S3) Encampment at (N2) Riverside – 2 p.m. Friday
- (N3) Ten Sleep at (S2) Little Snake River – 1 p.m. Friday
- (S4) H.E.M. at (N1) Burlington – 2 p.m. Friday
Class 1A – Nine‑Man
- (E4) Upton at (W1) Rocky Mountain – 6 p.m. Friday
- (W3) Greybull at (E2) Sundance – 5 p.m. Friday
- (E3) Lusk at (W2) Saratoga – 6 p.m. Friday
- (W4) Big Piney at (E1) Pine Bluffs – 5 p.m. Friday
Class 2A
- (W4) Lovell at (E1) Big Horn – 6 p.m. Friday
- (E3) Torrington at (W2) Thermopolis – 6 p.m. Friday
- (W3) Mountain View at (E2) Burns – 6 p.m. Friday
- (E4) Glenrock at (W1) Cokeville – 1 p.m. Friday
Class 3A
- (E4) Rawlins at (W1) Star Valley – 5 p.m. Friday
- (W3) Jackson at (E2) Lander – time TBD
- (E3) Buffalo at (W2) Cody – 6 p.m. Friday
- (W4) Evanston at (E1) Riverton – 6 p.m. Friday
Class 4A
- (8) Kelly Walsh at (1) Natrona County – 6 p.m. Friday
- (5) Cheyenne Central at (4) Laramie – 6 p.m. Friday
- (6) Thunder Basin at (3) Cheyenne East – 6 p.m. Friday
- (7) Campbell County at (2) Sheridan – 6 p.m. Friday
These matchups set the stage for a three‑week postseason that will culminate in five state champions. The schedule reflects the competitive balance across Wyoming’s diverse school sizes, from six‑man programs in rural communities to larger four‑class schools in the state’s major towns.
What’s Next
After the first round, winners will advance to the quarterfinals the following weekend, followed by semifinals and the championship games in mid‑November. Fans are encouraged to check the WyoPreps website for updated game times, field locations, and any schedule changes.
High school football remains a cornerstone of community life in Wyoming, bringing families, churches, and local businesses together to support their teams. As the playoffs begin, the excitement in towns from Casper to Laramie underscores the sport’s role in fostering school spirit, parental involvement, and a sense of shared purpose.
For the latest scores, standings, and playoff scenarios, visit WyoPreps.com.
Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.
