Sheridan High School’s football program showed resilience on Friday night, rallying after an early miscue to post a convincing 55-21 victory over Campbell County in the first round of the 4A state playoffs. The win secures Sheridan’s place in the semifinals, where the team will travel to Cheyenne to face Cheyenne East on Friday at 6 p.m.
Quarterback leads the charge
Quarterback Bryce Mowry was the centerpiece of the offensive explosion, directly involved in six touchdowns – three through the air and three on the ground. His dual‑threat performance helped the Rams dominate the game after falling behind early.
Semifinal matchups set
The semifinals feature four teams: Sheridan will meet Cheyenne East in the first game, while the second semifinal pits Cheyenne Central against Neutrona County. Both contests are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, promising an exciting night of high‑school football for fans across the region.
Other playoff results
In the 2A bracket, Bighorn’s offense continued its march with running back Cruz Hernandez adding five more touchdowns to his season total, leading the Rams to a 52-7 victory over an unnamed opponent. Bighorn will host Thermopolis in the semifinals, also set for Friday at 6 p.m. The other 2A semifinal features Mountain View against Cokeville.
Local teams miss the cut
Despite strong efforts, the Lady Rams of Sheridan fell short of a fourth consecutive state championship, ending their season after a narrow loss. Similarly, Buffalo and KC each came within one win of qualifying for the state tournament but saw their seasons conclude without a playoff berth.
Junior hockey highlights
The Sheridan Hawks junior hockey squad posted a 2‑1 record over the weekend. After a 7‑? loss to Rapid City on Thursday, the Hawks rebounded with a 7‑5 win on Friday and a dominant 5‑2 victory over Great Falls on Saturday, scoring all five goals in the second period. Photos from the games are available in the sports section, courtesy of photographer Clint Wood.
Upcoming hockey schedule
The Hawks return to action this weekend with a Friday matchup against Butte and a Saturday game versus Gillette.
College sports updates
Wyoming Cowboys football took a brief hiatus this past weekend and will resume action Saturday at UNLV. Montana State continued its offensive surge with a 61‑7 home win over Cal Poly.
Former Sheridan graduate Dane Steele contributed three receptions for 22 yards and a touchdown for the Bobcats, who are slated to travel to Idaho State next Saturday. Meanwhile, the Wyoming Cowgirls closed their exhibition schedule with a 65‑60 overtime win over the South Dakota School of Mines, and the University of Wyoming men’s basketball team opens the 2026‑27 season at home against Santa Clara.
All scores, highlights, and upcoming game information can be found on Sheridan Media’s sports page.
Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
