The 2025 Wyoming Football Season was full of highlight-reel plays from big-name players. None more exciting to watch than Justus Platts, Quarterback of 2A Champion Mountain View. Platts powered the #1 offense in 2A all season long, collecting individual accolades every step of the way.
A little context about the 2A landscape:
Most football fans would agree that the winner of Wyoming’s 2A Title Game would come from the Big Horn Rams or Mountain View Buffalos program. Over the last 12 weeks, both teams thrashed opponents, never really experiencing a true test.
Largely due to their multi-functional, potent offenses. On the Big Horn side, running-back Cruz Hernandez carried the load in 2025, supported by dynamic air-attack and physical offensive line. Quarterback Tucker Wuff threw for 168.5 yds/game and 24 touchdowns. Their closest game all season was a 17-15 victory over Lovell in Week One.
Mountain View, however, was just as versatile on offense. The Buffalos were also experiencing an undefeated season, thanks to Wyoming’s #1 Total Offense. Key role players like wide-receiver Ashton Colangelo (a Super-25 Selection) hauled in 20 TD’s and 98 yds/game, and Jackson Sawyer rushed for nearly 900 total yards and 8 scores.
The Justus Platts Effect
Platts dominated his competition this season. Rightly selected, the quarterback was named Super-25 Offensive Player of the Year, a selection reserved for the best offensive player in all four classifications. Platts also won the MaxPreps Wyoming Player of the Year.
Every glance at statistical reports featured “Platts” in some way, shape, or form. Each week a new batch of impressive numbers floated into view, never questioning who’s the best offensive talent in Wyoming. But on the field, the eye-test was just as fun to watch.
He posted the top individual-passing performance: against Kemmerer on Sept. 6th, 319 yards with 5 TD’s, 16-22 including a 54 yard bomb to Colangelo.
Also the top-two, individual-rushing performances: 217 yards on 11 carries versus Lovell in the State Semi-Finals, and 323 yards on 25 carries versus Big Horn seven days later.
Dive into the Numbers
The Mountain View scheme featured the QB in a true, dual-threat attack that perfectly complimented Platts’ physical abilities. Platts was a top-three player in three different offensive categories: Passing, Rushing, and All-Purpose Offense.
From the QB position, Justus ranked third in 2A’s rushing yards/game. He averaged 100.8, on 11.5 yards/carry! Platts ranked second in total rush yards, racking up 1209 total – combined with 20 TD’s – solidifying him as one of Wyoming’s best rushing QB’s ever.
Through the air, Platts completed 122/191 attempts. He was ranked #1 in yards/game (170.2), total touchdowns (30) and fewest interceptions of post-season-qualifying teams (4). Platts threw for, a state-best, 2,042 total yards.
Such a powerful dynamic propelled Platts into the state-wide All-Purpose conversation, solidifying him as Wyoming’s most yards from scrimmage. Averaging 270.9 yards/game, Platts recorded 11 yards/attempt and a whopping 3,251 total yards! The second most total yards in Wyoming was in 3A, Grant Johnson of Jackson Hole.
Leadup to 2A Title Game
When Wyoming Five Star was created, the first events covered were Wyoming State Football Semi-Finals on Nov. 7th. That night, Mountain View hosted the Lovell Bulldogs for a chance in Laramie’s Championship game.
Mountain View outpaced the Bulldogs, winning 52-14 and earning a spot in the 2A Championship. It felt like every other play, Platts was streaking down the sideline for another touchdown. The QB collected 372 total yards and 7 touchdowns!
Seven days later, the Buffalos journeyed to Laramie, Wyoming, for the 2A Championship Game played on the University of Wyoming’s campus at War Memorial Stadium. This time, a collision-course with 2A powerhouse, Big Horn.
Albeit cliche, this was a title game for the ages! Early on, Mountain View looked to be in full control, but the proud Big Horn squad never fell away. Power-punch after power-punch, perfectly sums up the championship.
The Buffalos were up by 10 late in the final period, but Big Horn completed a terrific double-pass trick play to score from 60 yards out. Minutes later, Platts turned the corner for a 32 yard touchdown run. Like a movie, Big Horn found the endzone again on a deflected-touchdown pass bringing the score within three. But, time eventually ran out, and Mountain View assumed victory formation to win 41-38.
Platts rushed for a season-best, and state-wide leading 323 yards on 25 attempts. He found the endzone three times, including a 97-yard scamper early in the 3rd Quarter. That play was cinematic in itself – a reverse-field, burst of speed that left some of 2A’s best athletes in the rear-view mirror.
Justus poured in 485 yards of total offense, and six total touchdowns. A truly heroic ending to the Buffalos 2025 season, and his high-school career. He was not only a Super-25 Selection, but named Offensive Player of the Year in Wyoming.
Commitment to Utah Tech
On December 3rd, Justus Platts told the Wyoming Five Star Podcast about his recent signing with the Utah Tech Trailblazers. The Wyoming standout will play Quarterback in St. George, Utah next season.
“It feels great. I am very excited to go there. Utah Tech is a perfect opportunity for me – I have family down there. I’m just excited to go to the college-level and show everyone what I’ve got,” said Platts.
When asked what contributed to choosing Utah Tech, Platts said, “The offensive coordinator there is a good fit for me. I was the first quarterback they offered, so I decided to commit … It felt like a good opportunity and situation for me.”
“My mom was a counselor at Dixie State, plus we have a lot of family down there on my dads side. We usually go visit during the holidays in St. George, so it’s just perfect,” said Platts.