Boys Basketball Rankings, Conference-Week 4
We are officially into February, and only weeks away from the beginning of post-season play. With regional-seeding on the line, Wyoming hoops teams are hitting the road again this week for another round of conference games.
There weren’t any changes in the top spots this week, but we did see a few surprising scores, and a few new teams entering their respective top-five for the first time.
All the rankings for every classification can be found at https://wyomingfivestar.com/rankings/. Here are the official rankings, voted on by Coaches and Media Members of Wyoming:
1A Boys
#1 Lingle-Ft. Laramie (15-1)
Again the Doggers sit atop the 1A Boys rankings, proving their programs perennial status. The Doggers, unfortunately, had their 43-game winning streak snapped last week against 2A Pine Bluffs last week. They’re still outscoring opponents by 24 points a game, and cruising through the 1A Class.
#2 Lusk (13-4)
Lusk retains the #2 spot again this week, having played very well over the last few weeks. They beat Southeast last weekend, and played 2A Wright, and 1A #1 Lingle very close the weekend prior. With only a few weeks remaining in the regular season, the Tigers take on Lingle again this weekend, along with Moorcroft on the road.
#3 Saratoga (13-2)
Things are coming down to the wire for the Panthers, who have played excellent basketball this season. With two weeks to go, the Panthers finish with conference games against
#4 Upton (11-5)
The Bobcats were voted #4 in 1A again this week, keeping them in the top-5 every week this season. The Bobcats finish their final four games with two against Hulett, who feature 1A’s best player Kyle Smith. If the Bobcats can win out, and take some momentum into the regional tournament, they easily could take a high-seed going into the state tournament.
#5 Cokeville (8-9)
Cokeville rounds out the top-five again this week. The Huskies are on a three-game losing streak — losing last week to Farson-Eden and Grace, ID. The Panthers play the teams from Carbon County, #3 Saratoga and Encampment this weekend.
2A Boys
#1 Thermopolis (12-4)
The Bobcats had their eight-game winning streak broken last week against budding rival, 3A #1 Lovell. The Bobcats have led the 2A Class since their last matchup against Lovell on Jan. 16 (48-41 Win), narrowly leading a very good Wyoming Indian Chiefs team in this week’s coaches poll. They still have six games remaining before regionals — against all unranked teams.
#2 Wyoming Indian (17-2)
The Chiefs grab the #2 spot again this week, and having to deal with injuries has struck again for Wyoming Indian. Point-guard Parlayne Ferris is down with injury for an undetermined amount of time. But the Chiefs are very deep at all positions. They finish their season this weekend against Shoshoni and Rocky Mountain — giving nearly two weeks to heal up and practice before regionals in Riverton. They secured the #1 seed, and would likely matchup with Greybull or Shoshoni again in the first round at regionals.
#3 Big Horn (12-4)
The Rams are in the mix again this week, retaining the #3 spot. They’re only 1-0 in conference, so they’ll finish their season with four conference matchup in five games — against unranked opponents, and #5 Wright to end the regular season. The Rams could secure the #1 seed in the East with wins over Tongue River this week, and Sundance or Moocroft next week.
#4 Pine Bluffs (11-6)
The Hornets are always in the 2A conversation, and this year is no other. They host the 2A East regional this year, which could hugely come into play against #3 Big Horn and #5 Wright — who will be in attendance. They play five more games, all against non-2A competition and out-of-state teams (including 1A #1 Lingle, who they just beat)
#5 Wright (12-5)
The Panthers are fighting for a top-seed at the regional play, as the month of February brings four more conference games. Although the Panthers play unranked Glenrock and Wind River this week, they finish against 2A East opponents, which could open the door for a higher conference ranking, and state ranking (@ #3 Big Horn, Feb. 20). The 2A East Regional will certainly be a spectacle, with three very good teams fighting to avoid 2A West Thermop and Wyo. Indian in the first round at state.
3A Boys
#1 Lovell (13-2)
The Bulldogs enacted a little revenge against 2A #1 Thermopolis, who they lost to a few weeks back, by an emphatic performance to win 62-37 over the Bobcats. Their defense is looking better than ever, tormenting Thermopolis with 14 steals and 11 blocks in the contest. This team is loaded, as Owen Edwards led the Bulldogs with 20 points (Lovell’s fourth different leading scorer this year).
#2 Douglas (11-4)
The Bearcats are back up to the #2 spot, having played very consistent over the last few weeks. They’ve won eight straight games, and decisively beat Burns and Glenrock last week by 34 and 28 points. This week the Bearcats host Rawlins, and travel to Newcastle for another conference game.
#3 Powell (12-3)
The Panthers are back up to #3 in this week’s coaches poll. The 3A West is so good this year, and the Panthers are right there with the best. Last week they lost to #1 Lovell, but responded with a big win over #5 Buffalo. They finish their season with 7 more games against 3A teams — three more conference games.
#4 Lander Valley (10-4)
The Tigers fell two spots this week, after an awkward loss to unranked Pinedale, in which the Tigers had season-low shooting performance. That’s been the struggle for Lander Valley this year, is inconsistent shooting. However, the Tigers are still sitting in second place in their conference, and have a bunch of conference games coming up before regionals in Lovell.
#5 Buffalo (7-6)
The Bison are consistently getting better, and starting to play very well together ahead of the regional tournament — which they host this year. However, the Bison had their three game winning streak broken this week, with a loss to #3 Powell. The Bison responded with a 15-point win the next day against Worland. The Bison play against Wheatland (home) and Torrington (away) this week.
4A Boys
#1 Sheridan (13-1)
The Broncs continue to roll, and were voted a unanimous #1 team in 4A for the fourth consecutive week. The Broncs toppled the Gillette schools last week, and play some home games against Chey. East and Central this week. They still haven’t lost against a Wyoming team, and are throttling 4A competition in 2026. They travel to Gillette for regionals (Campbell County) in a couple weeks, and have six more games to iron out any hitches (if any). Jeff Martini’s group is very solid, physical, and deep this year, and are clear front runners for the 4A title.
#2 Natrona County (9-5)
The Mustangs might be the most physical team in 4A, and are pummeling 4A West opponents over the last few weeks. They aren’t the best scoring team in 4A, but they’re still receiving a lot of attention from coaches in this week’s voting poll. With key wins over Kelly Walsh, #5 Rock Springs, and Green River in their last three games, the Mustangs are looking poised for a 4A West crown this year.
#3 Cheyenne Central (12-4)
The Indians have consistently hung around the top of the 4A Class, with big wins over Chey. South and Laramie last weekend, and over Chey. East and #4 Thunder Basin the week prior. The Indians have a chance to shake things up in the 4A East, and will likely have a chance to do that in the regional championship at the end of this month.
#4 Thunder Basin (9-6)
The Bolts host the 4A East Regional, sort of. The cross-town rivals, Campbell County Camels actually host, but that could come into play down the stretch. The 4A East is fairly competitive this year, and a home-town advantage could be all the Bolts need. They’ve consistently received more and more votes every week, largely thanks to their solid wins over Campbell County last week, and Cheyenne East the week prior. They take on Chey. South and Laramie at home this weekend.
#5 Rock Springs (11-3)
The Tigers are in the top-five again this week, having played very well in the 4A West so far this year. This week, the Tigers travel to Star Valley and Jackson Hole for conference games — two teams who really need a leg up in the standings. They’ll get a chance to play on the regional floor early, when they take on the Red Devils of Evanston on Valentine’s Day.