Bigger Changes in the Boys Part of the WyoPreps Basketball Polls

A new No. 1 and three new teams in the boys’ rankings highlight the latest WyoPreps Coaches and Media Basketball Polls. Three of the four boys’ divisions saw a change. The girls’ poll shuffled teams around in all four classes, but no new teams entered the rankings.

The Tongue River Eagles are back at the top of the 2A poll for the first time since the preseason rankings back in December. They received 13 of the 16 first-place votes. Wright followed in second. Wyoming Indian also moved up one spot and got a first-place vote. Lingle-Ft. Laramie fell three spots down to fourth. The Doggers still picked up two first-place votes. Lusk re-entered the rankings for the first time in about a month. The Tigers lead the 2A Southeast Quad.

The Meeteetse Longhorns joined the 1A poll for the first time this season. They are the new fifth-ranked team. The top four stayed the same. Upton was at the top with 12 of the 16 first-place votes. Both Cokeville and Saratoga garnered a pair of first-place votes. Cokeville was second, and Saratoga was third. Farson-Eden held the fourth position for the seventh straight ranking.

In Class 4A, Star Valley debuted in the top five at No. 5. The Braves have rattled off nine straight victories. Cheyenne Central kept the top spot. The Indians were a near-unanimous choice with all but one first-place vote. Laramie maintained second and got the other first-place vote. Cheyenne East returned to third after two wins over two ranked teams. Natrona County slid to fourth.

There were no changes in the 3A rankings. Powell was first, followed by Douglas in second. Lovell was a unanimous pick for third. Pinedale and Buffalo remained fourth and fifth.

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While there was movement in the girls’ poll, no new teams entered.

In Class 1A, Cokeville and Upton kept the top two positions. The Panthers earned 12 first-place votes, and the Bobcats got the other two. Both Burlington and Little Snake River moved up one spot. Southeast had a tough week last week and fell to fifth.

Tongue River kept the No. 1 ranking in 2A girls. The Eagles are at the top for the sixth straight poll. They received 14 of the 16 first-place votes. Wyoming Indian got the other two first-place tallies and stayed second. Lingle-Ft. Laramie and Sundance traded spots. The Doggers climbed to third, which pushed the Bulldogs down to fourth. Wind River held in the fifth spot.

The 3A girls’ poll has had the same two teams at the top all season. Douglas and Buffalo were still there again. The Bearcats picked up 18 of the 20 first-place votes. The Bison got the other two. Pinedale and Mountain View each moved up one position to third and fourth, respectively. Powell dropped to fifth.

Finally, in 4A, Cheyenne East, Cody, and Campbell County occupied the top three spots again. The Thunderbirds earned 13 first-place votes. The Filles and Camels got four and three first-place votes, respectively. Laramie and Sheridan flip-flopped spots. The Plainsmen were fourth, while the Broncs fell to fifth.

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The WyoPreps Coaches and Media Basketball Polls are chosen in voting by coaches and media around the state. Every coach and numerous media members have a chance to vote each week throughout the season.