There's one football game left on the schedule for almost every team in the 2014 Wyoming High School Regular Season.

Some teams have their playoff spot secured and are waiting to learn which team is their first round opponent.

Others are in the post-season, but don't know yet if they will play at home, or on the road in the first round.

A few teams haven't made it in yet, but are close. They just need a win, and a few need a win and some help from other teams.

If worse comes to worse, there is also the 3-way or 4-way tie-breaker play-in game, or a flip of the coin.

In the long run, not only to some teams need to take care of business in week 8, but they have to watch the scoreboard as well, because there are certain scenarios that will determine their playoff fate.

Before going through the scenarios, first an explanation of tie-breakers, according to the Wyoming High School Activities Association:

2-way tie: Use head-to-head result.

3-way tie: If one team beat the other 2 tied teams, or lost to the other 2 tied teams, that team moves up or moves down. Use head-to-head for the remaining 2 tied teams.

3-way tie, all beat each other, and all teams are going to the playoffs: This happens when Team A beats Team B, Team B beats Team C, and Team C beats Team A. The first thing is check record vs. the highest team in the conference, not involved in the tie. If that doesn't work, use the next highest team, next highest, etc...until all teams in the conference not involved in the tie have been checked. If and when a difference is found while going down the standings, that team will move up or move down. Use head-to-head for the other 2 tied teams. If the tie has not been broken, then a 3-way coin flip will be conducted to determine seeding.

3-way Coin Flip: The coin flip will most likely take place on Saturday, October 25th, after the conclusion of the State Cross Country Meet. Representatives from each of the 3 teams will flip their own coin. If all 3 gets heads or tails, then reflip. Once there is 2 heads and 1 tail, or 2 tails and 1 head, the team with the odd flip of the coin is the loser. Use head-to-head for the remaining 2 tied teams.

3-way tie, all beat each other, and at least one team in the tie will end up missing the playoffs: This happens when Team A beats Team B, Team B beats Team C, and Team C beats Team A. The first thing is check record vs. the highest team in the conference, not involved in the tie. If that doesn't work, use the next highest team, next highest, etc...until all teams in the conference not involved in the tie have been checked. If and when a difference is found while going down the standings, that team will move up or move down. Use head-to-head for the other 2 tied teams. If the tie has not been broken, then the 3 teams will gather at a neutral site, on Tuesday, October 28th, and play each other again, and each each contest will be 2 quarters long. Other details of the game to be explained later. The team or teams that survive will advance to the playoffs, and will play their first round playoff game on Saturday, November 1st.

4-way Tie: (We believe similar rules are used for a 5-way tie)

If one team beat the other 3, or lost to the other 3, that team moves up or moves down. Revert back to 3-way tie-breaker rules for the remaining tied teams. If that doesn't work, check head-to-head vs. highest team in the conference not involved in the tie. If that doesn't work, use the next highest team, next highest, etc...If and when a difference is found while going down the standings, that team will move up or move down. Revert back to 3-way tie-breaker rules for remaining tied teams. If the 4-way still isn't broken, then the 4 teams will get together and play a 4-way tie-breaker play-in game, to be played at a neutral site on Tuesday, October 28th. Each game will be 2 quarters long. Other details to be announced later. The teams that survive, will play their first round playoff game on Saturday, November 1st.

With the tie-breaker rules covered, let's examine the situations:

 

4A: (If our analysis is correct, a 3-way/4-way tie-breaker play-in game, will not be needed.)

Natrona: #1 seed

Gillette, Sheridan and East: East plays at Gillette in Week 8, while Sheridan goes to Cheyenne South. If Gillette wins, then the seeds are set...Gillette 2, Sheridan 3, East 4. Sheridan's outcome vs. South would be irrelevant, because the Broncs hold head-to-head over the Thunderbirds, should they lose vs. the Bison. If East beats Gillette and Sheridan loses, then it's East 2, Gillette 3, Sheridan 4 (East would have head-to-head over Gillette). If East beats Gillette and Sheridan wins, then there's a 3-way, with East beating Gillette, Gillette beating Sheridan, and Sheridan beating East. A 3-way coin flip would take place, with the odd flip of the coin, being the loser and would get the #4 seed. Revert back to head-to-head for the other 2 tied teams, to determine the #2 and #3 seeds.

We believe we have anticipated all 16 possible scenarios surrounding Central, Kelly Walsh, South, Laramie, Evanston and Rock Springs.

In every case, Central and Kelly Walsh are in the playoffs regardless.

Cheyenne Central and Kelly Walsh: Central is home vs. Evanston, while Kelly Walsh is home vs. Laramie. If Central wins, they are the #5 regardless of anything else. If both Central and Kelly Walsh win, Central is #5 and Kelly Walsh is #6, because the Indians have head to head vs. the Trojans. KW can get the #5 seed with a win and a Central loss.

Evanston: In with a win at Central. The Red Devils can also get in with a loss, provided South loses and Laramie beats Kelly Walsh (see explanation below).

South: In with a win home vs. Sheridan. There are a few situations where the Bison can still make the playoffs with a loss, because the win vs. Central earlier this season would pay off in certain situations. South is out with a loss AND if Laramie beats Kelly Walsh. Also out with a loss, AND Evanston AND Kelly Walsh both win.

Laramie: The Plainsmen have the most unique situation, because they can lose and still make the playoffs with the right amount of help, and they can win and miss the playoffs, if certain situations happen.

Rock Springs: There is only 1 scenario where the Tigers can make the playoffs, provided a number of other things happen. They have no chance of making the playoffs, should they lose vs. NC.

The 16 scenarios:

Central wins, Kelly Walsh wins, South wins, Rock Springs wins: Central (4-5) is #5, Kelly Walsh (4-5) is #6, and South (3-6) is #7. Laramie (2-7) then gets the #8 seed, because the Plainsmen beat both Evanston (2-7) and Rock Springs (2-7), who would both be eliminated.

Central wins, Kelly Walsh wins, South wins, Rock Springs loses: Central (4-5) is #5, Kelly Walsh (4-5) is #6, and South (3-6) is #7. Laramie (2-7) would get the #8 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Evanston (2-7). The Red Devils and Rock Springs (1-8) would be eliminated.

Central wins, Kelly Walsh wins, South loses, Rock Springs wins: Central (4-5) is #5, and Kelly Walsh (4-5) is #6. This creates a 4-way, for 7, 8, 9, 10 with Rock Springs (2-7), Evanston (2-7), Laramie (2-7) and South (2-7). Using record vs. highest team in the conference not involved in the tie, Rock Springs would get the #7 seed, due to having a win vs. Natrona, whereas the other teams don't. As for the other 3 teams, South, Laramie, and Evanston all beat other. Using record vs. highest team in the conference not involved in the tie, South would get the #8 seed, due to having a win vs. Central, whereas the other teams don't. Laramie and Evanston would be eliminated.

Central wins, Kelly Walsh wins, South loses, Rock Springs loses: Central (4-5) is #5 and Kelly Walsh (4-5) is #6. There is a 3-way tie with South (2-7), Laramie (2-7) and Evanston (2-7) for 7, 8, 9 and they beat each other. Using record vs. highest team in the conference not involved in the tie, South would get the #7 seed, due to having a win vs. Central, whereas the other teams don't. Laramie would get the #8 seed over Evanston, due to head-to-head win. Evanston and Rock Springs (1-8) would be eliminated.

Central wins, Laramie wins, South wins, Rock Springs wins: Central (4-5) is #5. South (3-6), Laramie (3-6), Kelly Walsh (3-6) would be in a 3-way for 6, 7, and 8. Using record vs. highest team in the conference not involved in the tie, South would get the #6 seed, due to having a win vs. Sheridan and/or Central, whereas the other teams do not. Laramie would get the #7 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. KW, who would fall to the #8 seed. Evanston (2-7) and Rock Springs (2-7) would be eliminated.

Central wins, Laramie wins, South wins, Rock Springs loses: Central (4-5) is #5. South (3-6), Laramie (3-6) and Kelly Walsh (3-6) would be in a 3-way tie for 6. 7, 8 and all beat each other. Using record vs. highest team in the conference not involved in the tie, South would get the #6 seed, due to having a win vs. Sheridan and/or Central, whereas the other 2 don't. Laramie would get the #7 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. KW would fall to the #8 seed. Evanston (2-7) and Rock Springs (1-8) would be eliminated.

Central wins, Laramie wins, South loses, Rock Springs wins: Central (4-5) is #5. Laramie (3-6)would get the #6 seed due to head-to-head win vs. KW (3-6) who would fall to the #7 seed. Evanston (2-7), Rock Springs (2-7) and South (2-7) would be in a 3-way tie, for 8, 9, 10. Evanston would get the #8 seed, because the Red Devils beat both the Tigers and Bison, who would both be eliminated.

Central wins, Laramie wins, South loses, Rock Springs loses: Central (4-5) is #5. Laramie (3-6) would get the #6 seed due to head-to-head win vs. KW (3-6) who would fall to the #7 seed. Evanston (2-7) would get the #8 seed over South (2-7), due to head-to-head win. South and Rock Springs (1-8) eliminated.

Evanston wins, Kelly Walsh wins, South wins, Rock Springs wins: Kelly Walsh (4-5) is #5. Evanston (3-6), South (3-6), and Central (3-6) would be in a 3-way tie for 6, 7, 8. Evanston would get the #6 seed, due to beating both South and Central. South would get the #7 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Central, who would drop to #8. Laramie (2-7) and Rock Springs (2-7) would be eliminated.

Evanston wins, Kelly Walsh wins, South wins, Rock Springs loses: Kelly Walsh (4-5) is #5. Evanston (3-6), South (3-6), and Central (3-6) would be in a 3-way tie for 6, 7, 8. Evanston would get the #6 seed, due to beating both South and Central. South would get the #7 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Central, who would drop to #8. Laramie (2-7) and Rock Springs (2-7) would be eliminated.

Evanston wins, Kelly Walsh wins, South loses, Rock Springs wins: Kelly Walsh (4-5) is #5. Evanston (3-6) would get the #6 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Central (3-6), who would drop to the #7 seed. Laramie (2-7), South (2-7), and Rock Springs (2-7) would be tied for 8, 9, 10. Using record vs. highest team in the conference not involved in the tie, Laramie would get the #8 seed, due to having a win vs. Evanston, whereas the other 2 teams don't. Rock Springs and South would be eliminated.

Evanston wins, Kelly Walsh wins, South loses, Rock Springs loses: Kelly Walsh (4-5) is #5. Evanston (3-6) would get the #6 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Central (3-6) who would drop to the #7 seed. South (2-7) would get the #8 seed over Laramie (2-7), due to head-to-head win. Laramie and Rock Springs (1-8) would be eliminated.

Evanston wins, Laramie wins, South wins, Rock Springs wins: This would create a 5-way tie for 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 between South (3-6), Kelly Walsh (3-6) Evanston (3-6), Central (3-6), and Laramie (3-6). South would get the #5 seed due to having a win vs. Sheridan, whereas the other teams don't. Kelly Walsh and Evanston would move up, because the Red Devils and Trojans have a win vs. South, where as Central and Laramie don't. Kelly Walsh would get the #6 seed, due to having head-to-head win vs. Evanston who would drop to #7. Central would get the #8 seed over Laramie, due to head-to-head win. Laramie and Rock Springs (2-7) would be eliminated.

Evanston wins, Laramie wins, South wins, Rock Springs loses: This would create a 5-way tie for 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 between South (3-6), Kelly Walsh (3-6) Evanston (3-6), Central (3-6), and Laramie (3-6). South would get the #5 seed due to having a win vs. Sheridan, whereas the other teams don't. Kelly Walsh and Evanston would move up, because the Red Devils and Trojans have a win vs. South, where as Central and Laramie don't. Kelly Walsh would get the #6 seed, due to having head-to-head win vs. Evanston who would drop to #7. Central would get the #8 seed over Laramie, due to head-to-head win. Laramie and Rock Springs (1-8) would be eliminated.

Evanston wins, Laramie wins, South loses, Rock Springs wins: This would create a 4-way tie, for 5, 6, 7, and 8, between Laramie (3-6), Kelly Walsh (3-6), Evanston (3-6), and Central (3-6). Central would be on the losing end of this deal, due to loss vs. South (2-7), whereas the other 3 teams beat the Bison, thus the Indians would be the #8 seed. Laramie would then get the #5 seed over Kelly Walsh and Evanston, due to beating both the Trojans and the Red Devils. KW would get the #6 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Evanston, who would drop to #7. Rock Springs (2-7) and South would be eliminated.

Evanston wins, Laramie wins, South loses, Rock Springs loses: This would create a 4-way tie, for 5, 6, 7, and 8, between Laramie (3-6), Kelly Walsh (3-6), Evanston (3-6), and Central (3-6). Central would be on the losing end of this deal, due to loss vs. South (2-7), whereas the other 3 teams beat the Bison, thus the Indians would be the #8 seed. Laramie would then get the #5 seed over Kelly Walsh and Evanston, due to beating both the Trojans and the Red Devils. KW would get the #6 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Evanston, who would drop to #7. South and Rock Springs (1-8) would be eliminated.

 

For 3A, 2A, 1A and 6-Man, Overall Record are NOT used in tie-breakers.

 

3A East:

Douglas: #1 Seed. Week 8 game home vs. Buffalo is irrelevant.

Riverton: #2 Seed. Week 8 game at Lander is irrelevant.

Rawlins at Torrington: Winner is #3 seed and loser is #4 seed.

Buffalo: Eliminated. Even if the Bison beat Douglas, they lose head-to-head vs. the Rawlins/Torrington loser.

Lander: Eliminated.

 

3A West:

The Worland at Green River game is irrelevant, because both teams are not going to the playoffs.

That leaves Cody at Powell, and Star Valley at Jackson.

The only way Jackson can get the #1 seed, is to win home vs. Star Valley, hope Powell beats Cody, and then win the 3-way coin flip.

Cody and Star Valley win: Cody is #1 seed and would host the Rawlins/Torrington loser. Jackson, Powell and Star Valley would be in a 3-way tie for 2, 3 and 4, and all would've beaten each other. This goes to a 3-way coin flip to determine seeding.

Cody and Jackson win: Cody is #1 seed and would host the Rawlins/Torrington loser, Jackson is #2 seed and would host the Rawlins/Torrington winner, Powell is #3 seed and goes to Riverton, while Star Valley is #4 seed and goes to Douglas.

Powell and Star Valley win: Powell gets #1 seed over Cody due to head-to-head win. The Panthers would host the Rawlins/Torrington loser, while the Broncs would host the Rawlins/Torrington winner. Star Valley gets the #3 seed over Jackson due to head-to-head win. The Braves would travel to Riverton, while the Broncs would go to Douglas.

Powell and Jackson win: There would be a 3-way tie for 1, 2, 3 between Powell, Cody, and Jackson and they all beat each other. There would be a 3-way coin flip to determine seeding. Star Valley is #4 seed and would go to Douglas.

 

2A East:

Big Horn, Newcastle, Wheatland and Thermopolis are in the playoffs, but seeds are not set, because they still have 1 more game vs. each other.

The schedule is Wheatland at Big Horn and Newcastle at Thermopolis.

Big Horn and Newcastle win: Big Horn is #1 seed, Newcastle #2, Wheatland #3, Thermopolis #4.

Big Horn and Thermopolis win: Big Horn is #1 seed. Newcastle, Wheatland and Thermopolis would be in a 3-way tie for 2, 3, 4 and all beat each other. This would go to a 3-way coin flip to determine seeding.

Wheatland and Newcastle win: Big Horn, Newcastle and Wheatland would be in a 3-way tie for #1, 2, and 3 seeds, and all beat each other. This would go to a 3-way coin flip to determine seeding. Thermopolis is #4 seed.

Wheatland and Thermopolis win: Wheatland gets #1 seed over Big Horn, due to having head-to-head win. The Rams would drop to #2. Thermopolis gets #3 over Newcastle, due to having head-to-head win. The Dogies would drop to #4.

Glenrock, Burns and Wright: Eliminated. The results of their week 8 games, will have no impact on the playoff picture.

 

2A West:

The week 8 schedule has Mountain View at Lyman, Greybull at Lovell, and Big Piney at Pinedale.

Mountain View, Lyman, and Greybull are already in the playoffs.

Mountain View: Assured of no worse than #2 seed.

Lyman: Assured of no worse than #2 seed if Lovell loses.

Greybull: In the playoffs. Can't get #1 seed.

Lovell: In with a win OR a Big Piney loss.

Big Piney: In with a win AND a Lovell loss. The Punchers have head-to-head vs. the Bulldogs.

Pinedale: Eliminated, but can play spoiler to Big Piney.

Kemmerer: Eliminated. Week 8 game vs. Glenrock is irrelevant.

Mountain View and Lovell win: Mountain View is #1 seed. Lovell, Lyman and Greybull would be in a 3-way tie for 2, 3, 4. Lovell would get the #2 seed, because the Bulldogs beat both the Eagles and Buffalos. Lyman would then get the #3 seed, due to win vs. Greybull, who would drop to #4.

Mountain View and Greybull win: Mountain View is #1 seed. Lyman is #2 seed due to having head-to-head win vs. Greybull, who would be #3 seed. Lovell or Big Piney would be the #4 seed, with the other team eliminated.

Lyman and Lovell win: Lyman is #1 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. MV, who drops to #2. Lovell gets #3 seed, and Greybull is #4.

Lyman and Greybull win: Lyman is #1 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. MV, who drops to #2. Greybull gets #3 seed. Lovell or Big Piney would be the #4 seed, with the other team eliminated.

 

1A East:

Lusk: #1 seed.

Lingle-Ft. Laramie: #2 seed.

Upton-Sundance at Southeast: Winner is in. Loser is out.

Moorcroft: In with a win, provided Southeast AND Tongue River both don't win as well. If one wins, but not the other, the Wolves are in. Out with a loss.

Tongue River: In with a win, provided Moorcroft AND Upton-Sundance both don't win as well. If one wins, but not the other, the Eagles are in. Can still make in with a loss, provided Moorcroft loses as well.

Southeast, Upton-Sundance, Moorcroft and Tongue River are in a 4-way tie for the final 2 spots.

The week 8 schedule has Lingle-Ft. Laramie at Moorcroft, Upton-Sundance at Southeast, and Pine Bluffs at Tongue River.

Moorcroft wins, Southeast wins, Tongue River wins: This creates a 3-way between Tongue River (3-3), Southeast (3-3) and Moorcroft (3-3) for 3, 4, 5. Tongue River gets #3 seed, due to having wins vs. both Southeast and Moorcroft. Southeast would get #4 seed, due to head-to-head vs. Moorcroft, who would be eliminated. Upton-Sundance (2-4) would also be eliminated.

Moorcroft wins, Southeast wins, Tongue River loses: Southeast (3-3) gets #3 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Moorcroft (3-3), who would fall to #4. Upton-Sundance (2-4) and Tongue River (2-4) would be eliminated.

Moorcroft wins, Upton-Sundance wins, Tongue River wins: Moorcroft (3-3), Upton-Sundance (3-3), and Tongue River (3-3), would be in a 3-way tie for the 3, 4, and 5 seeds. Using record vs. highest team in the conference not involved in the tie, Moorcroft would get the #3 seed due to having a win vs. Lingle-Ft. Laramie, whereas Upton-Sundance and Tongue River do not. Upton-Sundance would then get the #4 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Tongue River, who would be eliminated. Southeast (2-4) would also be eliminated.

Moorcroft wins, Upton-Sundance wins, Tongue River loses: Moorcroft (3-3) would get #3 seed due to head-to-head win vs. Upton-Sundance (3-3), who would fall to the #4 seed. Tongue River (2-4) and Southeast (2-4) would be eliminated.

Moorcroft loses, Southeast wins, Tongue River wins: Tongue River (3-3) would get #3 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Southeast (3-3), who would fall to #4. Moorcroft (2-4) and Upton-Sundance (2-4) would be eliminated.

Moorcroft loses, Southeast wins, Tongue River loses: Southeast (3-3) would get the #3 seed. Tongue River (2-4), Moorcroft (2-4), Upton-Sundance (2-4) and would be in a 3-way tie for the #4 seed, and all 3 beat each other. Using record vs. highest team in the conference not involved in the tie, Tongue River would get the #4 seed, because the Eagles have a win vs. Southeast, whereas Moorcroft and Upton-Sundance would not, thus the Wolves and Patriots are both eliminated.

Moorcroft loses, Upton-Sundance wins, Tongue River wins: Upton-Sundance (3-3) would get the #3 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Tongue River (3-3), who would drop to the #4 seed. Southeast (2-4) and Moorcroft (2-4) would be eliminated.

Moorcroft loses, Upton-Sundance wins, Tongue River loses: Upton-Sundance (3-3) would get the #3 seed. Tongue River (2-4), Southeast (2-4) and Moorcroft (2-4) would be in a 3-way tie for the #4 seed, but TR would win, because the Eagles beat both Southeast and Moorcroft. Southeast and Moorcroft would be eliminated.

Pine Bluffs: Eliminated.

 

1A West:

Cokeville: #1 seed. The Panthers have head-to-head vs. Rocky Mountain.

Rocky Mountain: #2 seed. The Panthers have head-to-head vs. Shoshoni.

Shoshoni: In with a win.

Shoshoni is 4-2, while Burlington, Riverside, and Wind River are 3-3.

The week 8 schedule has Cokeville at Wind River, Burlington at Rocky Mountain, and Riverside at Shoshoni.

Wind River wins, Burlington wins, Shoshoni wins: Shoshoni (5-2) gets #3 seed. Wind River (4-3) gets #4 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Burlington (4-3) who would be eliminated. Riverside (3-4) would also be eliminated.

Wind River wins, Burlington wins, Riverside wins: This creates a 4-way tie, as Wind River, Burlington, Shoshoni and Riverside would all be 4-3. Using record vs. highest team in the conference, Wind River gets the #3 seed, due to having a win vs. Cokeville, whereas the other 3 teams do not. Again using record vs. highest team in the conference not involved in the tie, Burlington would get the #4 seed, due to having a win vs Rocky Mountain, whereas Riverside and Shoshoni do not, and would both be eliminated.

Wind River wins, Burlington loses, Shoshoni wins: Shoshoni (5-2) gets #3 seed, and Wind River (4-3) gets #4 seed. Burlington (3-4) and Riverside (3-4) would both be eliminated.

Wind River wins, Burlington loses, Riverside wins: This would create 3-way between Riverside (4-3), Shoshoni (4-3) and Wind River (4-3) for the #3, 4 seeds. Riverside would get the #3 seed, due to having victories over both Shoshoni and Wind River. Shoshoni would then get the #4 seed, due to having head-to-head win vs. Wind River, who would be eliminated. Burlington (3-4) would also be eliminated.

Wind River loses, Burlington wins, Shoshoni wins: Shoshoni (5-2) gets #3 seed. Burlington (4-3) gets #4 seed. Riverside (3-4) and Wind River (3-4) are eliminated.

Wind River loses, Burlington wins, Riverside wins: There would be a 3-way tie for the #3 and 4 seeds, between Riverside (4-3), Shoshoni (4-3) and Burlington (4-3), and all 3 beat each other. Using record vs. highest team in the conference not involved in the tie, Burlington would lose the 3-way, due to loss vs.Wind River (3-4), who has already been eliminated. Riverside and Shoshoni both have a win vs. Wind River, thus Burlington is eliminated. Riverside then gets the #3 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Shoshoni, who drop to the #4 seed.

Wind River loses, Burlington loses, Shoshoni wins: Shoshoni (5-2) gets #3 seed. That leaves Wind River (3-4), Burlington (3-4) and Riverside (3-4) in a 3-way tie for the #4 seed, and they all beat each other. All would have lost vs. Cokeville, Rocky Mountain and Shoshoni, and all beat Saratoga and Wyoming Indian. The 3 teams would have to get together to play the 3-way tie-breaker play-in game.

Wind River loses, Burlington loses, Riverside wins: Riverside (4-3) gets #3 seed, due to head-to-head win vs. Shoshoni (4-3), who drops to #4. Wind River (3-4) and Burlington (3-4) would be eliminated.

Saratoga and Wyoming Indian: Both eliminated. Their game vs. each other has no impact on the playoffs.

 

6-Man East:

Guernsey-Sunrise: #1 seed

Kaycee at H.E.M.: Winner is #2 seed, loser is #3.

Midwest: In with a win home vs. Normative Services.

Normative Services: In with a win at Midwest AND a Hulett loss at Rock River.

Hulett: Needs to win at Rock River AND needs Normative Services to beat Midwest. This would force the 3-way tie-breaker playoff game.

3-way-tie: A 3-way tie between Midwest, NSI and Hulett could happen if Midwest beats Hulett, NSI beats Midwest, then Hulett beats Rock River. This would result in a 3-way tie-breaker play-in game.

Rock River: Eliminated.

 

6-Man West:

The only game that matters is Farson-Eden at Little Snake River.

Farson-Eden: #1 west seed with win, due to head-to-head win vs. Dubois. #4 seed with a loss and heading to Guernsey-Sunrise, due to head-to-head loss vs. Meeteetse.

Dubois: Assured of no worse than #2 seed. They are the #1 seed if Little Snake River wins, because the Rams have head-to-head vs. the Rattlers. They are the #2 seed if Farson-Eden wins, because the Rams lose head-to-head vs. the Pronghorns.

Little Snake River: #2 seed with a win. Loses head-to-head vs. Dubois for #1 seed. #3 seed with a loss, due to having head-to-head win vs. Meeteetse.

Meeteetse: #3 seed if Little Snake River wins, because the Longhorns have head-to-head over the Pronghorns. #4 seed and heading to Guernsey-Sunrise if Farson-Eden wins, because the Longhorns lose head-to-head vs. the Rattlers.

In short:

Farson-Eden beats Little Snake River: Farson-Eden is #1 seed, Dubois #2, Little Snake River #3, and Meeteetse #4.

Little Snake River beats Farson-Eden: Dubois is #1 seed, Little Snake River #2, Meeteetse #3, and Farson-Eden #4.

St. Stephens at Ten Sleep: Both teams eliminated. Game has no impact on the playoff picture.

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