The 2026 Wyoming high school football regular season concluded last weekend, and the playoff picture is now crystal clear. Across the state’s five classifications, the top‑seed teams have earned their spots and will host first‑round games in the upcoming postseason.
Class 4A – Natrona County Leads the Pack
Natrona County finished the season with a perfect 9‑0 record, securing the No. 1 seed in Class 4A. Close behind are Sheridan (8‑1) and Cheyenne East (7‑2). Laramie and Cheyenne Central both posted 5‑4 records, while Thunder Basin sits at 4‑5. Campbell County and Kelly Walsh each finished 3‑6, and Rock Springs managed only one win (1‑8). Cheyenne South finished winless at 0‑9.
Class 3A – Dual Leaders in East and West Conferences
In the East Conference, Riverton claimed the top spot with a 6‑3 overall record and an unbeaten 5‑0 conference slate. Lander follows at 4‑4 (4‑1 conference). The West Conference saw Star Valley dominate at 8‑1 overall and 5‑0 in conference play, with Cody (7‑1, 4‑1) and Jackson (7‑2, 3‑2) rounding out the leaders. Other West teams include Evanston (6‑3, 2‑3), Green River (3‑5, 1‑4) and Powell (3‑6, 0‑5).
Class 2A – Big Horn and Cokeville Earn Top Seeds
Big Horn swept the East Conference with an 8‑0 overall record and 7‑0 conference mark, while Cokeville led the West Conference at 7‑1 overall and 6‑0 in conference play. Other notable teams include Burns (5‑4, 5‑2), Torrington (6‑3, 5‑2), and Mountain View (6‑2, 4‑2). The lower‑ranked squads round out the standings with records ranging from 4‑5 to 0‑8.
Class 1A – 9‑Man Football Highlights Rocky Mountain’s Perfect Run
Rocky Mountain finished the 9‑man season undefeated at 8‑0 (6‑0 conference). Saratoga (6‑2, 5‑1) and Greybull (6‑2, 4‑2) also posted strong records. In the East Conference, Pine Bluffs led with a 7‑1 overall record and 6‑0 conference record. Sundance, Lusk and Upton each posted winning seasons, while Southeast went winless.
Class 1A – 6‑Man Football – Burlington and Casper Christian Top the Fields
In the 6‑man division, Burlington earned the North Conference’s top seed at 8‑1 overall (6‑0 conference). Riverside (6‑2, 5‑1) and Ten Sleep (4‑4, 4‑2) follow. The South Conference saw Casper Christian finish 7‑1 (5‑1), with Little Snake River (6‑2, 5‑1) and Encampment (5‑2, 4‑2) also securing playoff berths. H.E.M., Farson‑Eden, Dubois and Guernsey‑Sunrise round out the standings.
What’s Next?
With the regular season complete, the WyoPreps playoff brackets are now set. Fans across the state can look forward to exciting first‑round matchups as teams vie for a shot at the state championship. Local communities are encouraged to support their schools and attend the games, reinforcing the strong family and community values that make high school sports a cornerstone of Wyoming life.
For detailed brackets, game times and venue information, visit the WyoPreps website.
Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.
