Natrona County’s high‑school football program has surged to the summit of the latest WyoPreps Coaches and Media poll for Class 4A. The Mustangs, fresh off a commanding victory last Friday, captured every one of the 20 first‑place votes cast by coaches and media members across the state.
Poll Highlights Across All Classes
In the 4A rankings, Natrona County sits at No. 1, followed by Sheridan at No. 2 and Cheyenne East at No. 3 after an overtime triumph over Cheyenne Central. The Indians dropped to fourth, and Campbell County re‑entered the poll at fifth.
Big Horn dominated the 2A poll, also receiving all 20 first‑place votes. Mountain View and Cokeville held steady at second and third, while Thermopolis and Pinedale swapped positions, leaving the Bobcats in fourth and the Wrangler in fifth after Pinedale suffered its first loss of the season to Cokeville.
In the 6‑man division, Burlington remained unbeaten at No. 1, garnering all 15 first‑place votes. Casper Christian rose to second after a win over Little Snake River, which fell to third. Encampment moved to fourth and Riverside held the fifth slot.
The 1A 9‑man rankings stayed unchanged, with Rocky Mountain leading for the fourth straight week, Pine Bluffs in second, and Greybull, Saratoga, and Sundance completing the top five.
Class 3A also saw no movement. Star Valley retained the top spot with all but one first‑place vote, followed by Cody, Jackson, Evanston, and Riverton.
What This Means for Local Fans
The Mustangs’ ascent reflects a season‑long commitment to excellence from players, coaches, and the Natrona County community. Parents and alumni have praised the team’s work ethic and the school’s emphasis on character development alongside athletic achievement.
“Seeing our boys earn the unanimous vote is a testament to the values we instill on and off the field,” said Natrona County head coach John Miller. “We’re grateful for the support of our families and the broader community, and we’ll keep striving to represent our county with honor.”
Similar statements came from coaches in other divisions, underscoring the shared belief that high‑school sports foster leadership, teamwork, and a sense of purpose for young people.
Full Class Breakdowns
- Class 1A 6‑man: 1 = Burlington, 2 = Casper Christian, 3 = Little Snake River, 4 = Encampment, 5 = Riverside
- Class 1A 9‑man: 1 = Rocky Mountain, 2 = Pine Bluffs, 3 = Greybull, 4 = Saratoga, 5 = Sundance
- Class 2A: 1 = Big Horn, 2 = Mountain View, 3 = Cokeville, 4 = Thermopolis, 5 = Pinedale
- Class 3A: 1 = Star Valley, 2 = Cody, 3 = Jackson, 4 = Evanston, 5 = Riverton
- Class 4A: 1 = Natrona County, 2 = Sheridan, 3 = Cheyenne East, 4 = Cheyenne Central, 5 = Campbell County
Coaches and media members across Wyoming were invited to vote for the top five teams in each class, providing a snapshot of the state’s high‑school football landscape as the season progresses.
Looking Ahead
With the poll now released, teams will aim to maintain or improve their positions as the regular season unfolds. Natrona County’s Mustangs, now bearing the weight of a unanimous No. 1 ranking, will look to translate poll prestige into on‑field victories, while rivals such as Sheridan and Cheyenne East will seek to close the gap.
Fans can follow weekly updates, scoreboards, and upcoming matchups on the WyoPreps website, ensuring they never miss a moment of Wyoming high‑school football action.
Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.
