Football fans in Cody have plenty to cheer about this week as the Cody High School Broncs are set to face Star Valley in the 2026 WHSAA 3A State Football Championship — marking the fifth consecutive year these two teams have met for the title. It is a remarkable streak that speaks to the sustained excellence of Cody’s program and the deep pride the community places in its student athletes.

The Broncs punched their ticket to the championship game in dominant fashion, rolling past Riverton 35–7 in a semifinal matchup. That convincing victory sent a clear message: Cody arrived at the postseason ready to compete at the highest level.

The rivalry between Cody and Star Valley has become one of the most celebrated in Wyoming high school football. Meeting in the 3A title game for five years running is a distinction few programs anywhere in the country can claim, and it has turned each November championship weekend into a marquee event for Big Horn Basin fans who make the trip to cheer on their Broncs.

Adding even more context to the moment, the Cody Enterprise recently highlighted a century of Big Horn Basin teams competing in Wyoming State Football Championships — a reminder that this region’s love of the game runs deep and long. The current Broncs are writing the latest chapter in that proud history.

Whether the Broncs bring home the trophy or fall just short, the community can take real pride in a team that has competed at the state championship level year after year. Cody’s players, coaches, and the fans who pack the stands every Friday night have built something special — and this week, all eyes in the Big Horn Basin will be fixed on that 3A title game.

Sources: WyomingNews.com, County 10, Cody Enterprise