Girls Basketball Rankings, Week 3
For the second week in a row, the 3A Girls Rankings were unanimous through four spots, headlined by the Cody Fillies. And, the top-five teams in 3A were all from the 3A West conference, proving just how competitive that side of the state has been. It’s very similar in 2A, which saw some movement at the top after Big Horn’s incredible win over previous #1 Sundance.
The 4A Class and 1A Class didn’t see much movement, however, the 4A Class features a new team in the top-five. With Rivalry Week right around the corner and so many ranked teams from the same conferences, this week’s game-slate could tell us a lot about what to expect heading into the regional tournament.
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:
4A Girls
#1 Cheyenne East (12-2)
For the third straight week, the Thunderbirds are the unanimous #1 team in 4A. They boast a 12-2 overall record with great wins over #4 Thunder Basin and tough-matchup Chey. Central. Eric Westling has East playing extremely well as of late, led by Cashlyn Haws (15.0ppg). She leads the team in rebounds, as well, averaging 6.9 per game. They stay in town this week, with a home game against Chey. South. To close the season, the Thunderbirds only play a ranked opponent one more time (TB on Feb. 13) before heading to regionals in Gillette at Campbell County.
Coaches Report:
“I think Vasco (Green River) and Haws (Cheyenne East) are having a heck of a battle for 4A Player of the Year.”
#2 Green River (12-2)
Clint Landon has the Wolves playing great basketball in 2026, boasting a 12-2 record through 14 games. This is one of the most competitive Green River teams in recent memory, and they’re making the most of it. The Wolves picked up big wins over 4A West opponents Natrona County and Kelly Walsh on the road last weekend, and they’ll host them in Green River in a couple weeks. Right now, they’re led in scoring by Isabel Vasco who’s having a terrific senior season, averaging 18.2ppg. Nicole Wilson is playing excellent as well, protecting the paint, and collecting 8.6 boards per game. This week they play against the neighbors, the Tigers of Rock Springs to kick off Rivalry Week.
Coaches Report:
“I think Vasco (Green River) and Haws (Cheyenne East) are having a heck of a battle for 4A Player of the Year.”
#3 Laramie (10-4)
The Lady Plainsmen are a very intriguing team who, surprisingly, do not have a single player who averages over 10 points per game; the closest is junior Josie Mathill, who averages 9.7. To my knowledge, there is not a single team ranked in the top-five of any class, boys or girls, that does not feature at least one double-digit scorer. However, every single player on the team (11) averages at least two points, and six players above five. They have outscored their opponents by 174 points so far this year, and are the third highest scoring team in 4A. This program is super young with only two seniors, and packed full of high-potential talent. Colleen Summers is at the helm again in 2026, and doing a very fine job in conference play, sporting a 4-0 record.
Coaches Report:
“Laramie is continually improving and has a well-balanced attack. Very efficient offensively.”
#4 Thunder Basin (8-5)
The Bolts played all three Cheyenne schools over their last three games, winning against South and Central, and dropping to East last weekend. Although the Bolts are only 8-5, this week’s coaches poll revealed a sentiment toward Thunder Basin, who’ve appeared in the top-five for the first time this year. Ashtyn Ketchum shoots 40% from outside and has buried 36 three-balls already, leading the Bolts with 13.7ppg. Sophomore Bailey Rouse is having a great year also – she leads Thunder Basin in every non-scoring category. She averages 7.7rpg, 2.6spg, 3.4apg, and 0.8 blocks per game. This week the Bolts will play their rivals Campbell County on Thursday, and Sheridan on Saturday.
#5 Star Valley (8-4)
The Braves have fallen one spot in the rankings this week to #5, although they currently ride a four game winning streak. Last week they beat unranked opponents – Evanston and Riverton – and played pretty well to open conference play. This team sports only upperclassmen, and their experience will likely come into play as 4A West play continues. Right now its Ambrey Nelson who leads the team in scoring with 11.9ppg, 5.4rpg, and 1.9 assists per game. This week the Braves will play their rival Jackson Hole on the road.
3A Girls
#1 Cody (12-0)
The 3A West is so tough this year, but one team clearly sits above them all. The Cody Broncs are having a historic season, off the back of several tough finishes in the last few seasons. This program is loaded with upperclassmen who have built a truly amazing athletic output. First year coach Robert Tedlund has brought a ton of experience from his coaching tenures in Montana, and it’s showing on the court in Wyoming. The Broncs are physical, fast, long, great passers, great finishers, great shooters, and great defenders. Similar to other high-level teams like Lovell and Sheridan Boys teams, it’s hard to see this team slowing down whatsoever.
#2 Lander Valley (12-2)
The Tigers have had an interesting few years, but this season things are starting to click. Lander Valley’s eye-test holds up very well, with a wealth of talent at the guard position – including Daisy Goklish, Hayden Goggles, Breanna Lincoln, who are all natural scorers and passers. This program has grown a lot over the last few months, especially after decisive wins to kick off 3A West competition (Mountain View + Lyman). The Tigers did fall to #1 Cody on Jan. 6, and a surprising loss to Wheatland on the road last week, but a win this Friday at #3 Pinedale would reinforce a lot of the optimism around this team.
#3 Pinedale (12-1)
The Wranglers are a very fun team to root for. Erica Wilson is what you would call, by any standard, a real baller. She mixes up finishes around the cup, and literally step back and bury deep threes over the defense on consecutive possessions. This is the type of player that can take over a game, especially in front of that home-town Wrangler crowd. Finally, in her senior year, Wilson is shooting a majority of the shots and making teams pay for it – 36% from deep, 66% from inside the arc, and 57 total trips to the line through 13 games. If the Wranglers can secure rebounds late in games, paired with a great shooting performance (totally capable), this team could shake things up at the regional tournament.
#4 Lovell (10-3)
The Bulldogs look fantastic this year, just finding ways to win games down the stretch. Brian May has his team gaining a lot of valuable experience this year, as the team is particularly young – only senior (Becca Nichols). However, their sophomore and junior class appear to be very strong. They feature a trio of players around that 10-point mark – Brooklin Clark (10.1ppg), Ali Walker (10.0ppg), and Avery Walker (9.4ppg). This week the Bulldogs play at home against #5 Powell and 2A Thermopolis.
#5 Powell (9-4)
The Powell Panthers round out this week’s coaches poll, claiming the #5 ranked spot. Every team in the 3A Girls Rankings are 3A West teams, proving just how competitive the conference is. This week’s poll saw a couple votes for 3A East Wheatland (11-4) at the #5 rank. But Powell looks very competent in 2026 – a program that has really risen their competition level over the last few years. This year they’ve picked up solid wins over 3A teams, but are still seeking their first win against a ranked opponent. They’ll have a chance this week as they take on #4 Lovell on the road.
2A Boys
#1 Big Horn (13-2)
The Rams are extremely impressive this season, boasting a 13-2 overall record. Arguably the best player in 2A is Afton Cummins, junior forward who leads the team in almost every statistical category – and top-two in a bunch of 2A categories. She averages 21.3ppg (2nd in 2A), 10.4 rebounds per game (2nd), 5.7apg (1st), 5.4 spg (1st), 2.3 blocks per game (2nd), and free throw percentage (78%). They just beat former #1 Sundance last week by one point (48-47) in a highly anticipated matchup. The Rams continue their conference play this week against Wright, and another non-conference game against Rocky Mountain. The regional tournament in Pine Bluffs, with four-of-the-top-five teams in 2A, should be incredible this year.
#2 Sundance (12-3)
The Bulldogs have had a wonderful season, reaching 12 wins again in 2026. Sundance is led by the best scorer in 2A, Jaylin Mills, who averages 22.9ppg (1st in 2A). Last week the Bulldogs dropped to new #1 Big Horn, who pulled out a one-point victory to shake up the rankings. The Bulldogs have a chance to get back on track this week against Harding County, SD. They’ll rejoin conference play the following week against Moorcroft and #4 Tongue River on Feb. 7-8.
#3 Wyoming Indian (14-4)
The Lady Chiefs have played very well this year, to no surprise. With 2A being as competitive as it is in 2026, Wyoming Indian will have to beat some very tough teams to reach the title. The remainder of their schedule is against all unranked teams, so winning out could really build a lot of confidence heading into regionals in Riverton. The Chiefs have traditionally played extremely well at the 2A West Regional Tournament – only a 30 minute drive from Ethete – so it will take anyone’s best effort to take them down. The Lady Chiefs score more points than anyone in 2A, with the highest FG% (44.7). However, they are nearly the worst rebounding team in 2A, only grabbing 22.4 per game and allowing 11.5 offensive rebounds per game.
#4 Tongue River (11-4)
The Eagles are playing very well again in 2026, proving their status as a top program in the classification. They are the best rebounding team in 2A (32.2 per game) and the second best defense allowing only 37.3 (Big Horn, 37.1). If this team can find some consistent offense, mixed in with some timely free throws late in games, they can compete with other teams in the top-five. This week they’ll play at home against Moorcroft, and next week against #1 Big Horn.
#5 Pine Bluffs (8-7)
The Hornets have a unique opportunity this year, hosting the 2A East Regional. Four teams in the top-five will be in attendance, and the Hornets historically play very well at home. Only 8-7 so far, the Pine Bluffs squad has played a very tough schedule. They lost to Big Horn, Sundance, Tongue River, all teams in the top-five, but have shown flashes of good basketball, even in those contests. The Hornets have already played all their conference games, so unfortunately, there’s no more chances to improve their 2-3 conference record, which currently sits in third place (2A East).
1A Girls
#1 Burlington (13-3)
The 1A West is so good this year, and Burlington headlines the rankings again this week. The Huskies have held onto the #1 ranking for three consecutive weeks now, showing how competitive they are through three straight conference wins over the last 10 days. Paxton Philpott and Sarah McNiven lead the way with 10.8ppg and 10.7ppg, respectively. They play a very good Riverside team this week, and close their season out with four more conference games.
#2 Cokeville (13-2)
The Panthers are the team who has played #1 Burlington the closest so far, who had only lost to 2A Greybull, 3A Lovell and 3A Powell. The Panthers lost to Burlington by four on Dec. 19th, and have come a long way since then. Addison Barnes continues her terrific season with 18.9ppg, and 7.3 rebounds per game. She also grabs 3.5 steals per game. They’ll get another crack at top-five competition on Feb. 14th when they take on #4 Little Snake River.
#3 Southeast (12-3)
The defending-champion Cyclones haven’t lost since Dec. 13th, 2025(Burns, 25-20), and have rattled off 11 consecutive wins. This program could easily jump the rankings any day now, but unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until post season, as the Cyclones don’t play another top-five team for the remainder of the regular season. However, this team has beaten good programs this year, with decisive wins over 4A South, 4A Riverton, 4A Campbell County, and 3A Buffalo. I would not be surprised one bit if this team peaks at regionals/state, and completely shakes up the 1A Class. They’ll venture to Torrington for the 1A East Regional, in which they currently hold the #1 seed in the 1A SE conference.
#4 Little Snake River (11-1)
The Rattlers have continued their impressive campaign, clear to an 11-1 record through 12 games. The Snake River program has a dynamic duo of Kenzie Evans, and Elyse Kisner who score 20.9 and 17.5ppg, respectively. They’re out to a 3-1 conference record, with another conference game against Encampment this weekend. They’ll have a chance to play #2 Cokeville on Feb. 14th, so we’ll see if the Rattlers can jump in the rankings before the post-season.
#5 Upton (8-4)
The Bobcats have had a good season, but ran into some really good 1A competition in 2026. They got beat early in the season by #4 Little Snake River, 2A Rocky Mountain, and a couple out-of-state teams. The Bobcats only play four more games this season, so hopefully a little rest throughout the home stretch of conference play suits them well. They’ll play Midwest on the road this Friday, and Kaycee at home on Saturday. They finish the regular season against Midwest and Hulett the following weekend.