What To Expect From Class 4A Football In The 2025 Season

For 4A football in 2025, the pack continues to chase the Sheridan Broncs. With a state-record 43-game winning streak intact and four consecutive state championships, there’s no other way to look at the big school class on the gridiron. Until someone dethrones the champs, the road goes through the Broncs. With two of the best players in the state back to lead the way, in Breck Reed and Beck Haswell, Sheridan comes into the season in a familiar role as the favorite.

2025 WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CLASS 4A BREAKDOWN

Players to Watch

Breck Reed, Sheridan Broncs – a true game-breaker; whether it is as a wide receiver or return man, Reed is a threat to score when he touches the ball. He stood out with four catches for 183 yards and two TDs in the state title game last fall. He had 26 catches for 674 yards (25.9 per catch) for 11 scores in 2024. Reed had five returns for TDs last year.

Beck Haswell, Sheridan Broncs – can impact both sides of the ball; as a tight end/receiver in 2024, Haswell has 25 catches for 336 yards and 3 TDs. He was also key in blocking for the Broncs’ ground attack that averaged 198 yards per game and 6.4 yards per rush. Haswell also wreaked havoc in the opposing backfield. He made 56 tackles last year, and 15 of those were tackles for a loss, which led Class 4A. Haswell added three sacks, intercepted two passes, and returned one for a TD.

Keyshawn Brown, Cheyenne East – another game-breaker; he led 4A with 1,255 yards rushing, averaged 5.8 yards per rush, and scored 13 TDs in 2024. He also returned 3 kicks for scores and made 35 catches out of the backfield.

Jack Garrett, Cheyenne Central – an anchor along both lines of scrimmage. Garrett paved the way for a ground attack at 94 yards per game. Defensively, he made 31 tackles with 12 tackles for loss. He also recovered two fumbles.

Hadley Hudson, Thunder Basin – a dual-threat QB, who progressed as the 2024 season went along; he finished second in 4A in total offense last year, accounting for 176.3 yards per game. He averaged over 46 yards per game on the ground and close to 130 yards through the air. Hudson accounted for 21 TDs with 11 rushing and 10 passing TDs.

Key Games in 2025

Natrona County at Thunder Basin, Aug. 29 – Two top-five teams will square off to set the tone for the season. The Bolts have a lot of experience returning, while Natrona tries to reload behind returning QB Kanai Olsen.

Thunder Basin at Sheridan, Sept. 5 – A second straight big game to start the season for the Bolts. They’ll be the first team to have a real shot to end the Broncs’ win streak.

Kelly Walsh at Laramie, Sept. 5 – Two teams that return seven-plus starters on both sides of the ball face off to try to get an early edge in playoff positioning.

Natrona County at Sheridan, Sept. 12 – When these two get together, it’s typically a slugfest between two big-time programs.

Sheridan at East, Sept. 19 – All these two have done is play each other in three straight state title games. East also happens to be the last team to beat the Broncs, and it was in Cheyenne.

East at Central, Oct. 10 – The two city rivals will meet at Riske Field. The Indians were involved in six one-score games last year, and would love some payback against the T-Birds.

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Team Capsules

Campbell County: The Camels return four starters on offense and five on defense. They have big shoes to fill after the losses of Drube, Gibson, Rosenau, and Ranum. Coach Garst called his team young and hasn’t proven anything yet. Garst feels they need to find a way to start fast with Sheridan and East toward the end of the schedule.

Cheyenne Central: The Indians return seven starters on both sides of the ball. They were snake-bit a little last season, as Central was 0-6 in games decided by 8 points or less. Coach Apodaca said they have experience coming back, but they will need to develop at a few key positions, including at QB. Apodaca added that the first four games are key to getting off to a good start, as the second half of the season poses more challenges.

Cheyenne East: The Thunderbirds return four starters on offense and just one on defense. They always have speed and athleticism, but their line play is second-to-none. Coach Goff says a lot will be new, but they should progress as the season goes along. Their focus is always one week at a time, says Coach Goff. Keyshawn Brown is a difference-maker and proved that last year.

Cheyenne South: The Bison return three starters on offense and two on defense. New head coach Steven Fernandez says his team’s attitude has been positive and resilient in overcoming challenges. He feels their commitment to growth and excellence is what defines them. Coach Fernandez looks at the middle of the season as a key stretch after teams have settled into the season.

Kelly Walsh: The Trojans return seven starters on offense and eight on defense. It’s year two for head coach Randy Roden, who says it’s step two of a process. With so many returning players, Roden says their depth could be better, but they must replace some very key contributors. Leading that charge will be Carter Alvar, Ethan Hague, Aidan Chinn, and Landon Smith. KW got back to the playoffs last year. They’d like to take another step forward, and Roden said that’s showing improvement against the top tier.

Laramie: The Plainsmen return eight starters on offense and seven on defense. Laramie also had a second-year head coach in Jake Chick, who felt his squad scratched the surface before injuries slowed them down. He feels his squad has put in time and effort in the off-season and returns with more mature and stronger players. The Plainsmen seek a better start in their first four games to make strides in the right direction.

Natrona County: The Mustangs return a solid core led by QB Kanai Olsen, but they also lost a lot of key all-state and all-conference players from last season. Head Coach Steve Harshman says his squad is not full of varsity experience, but he likes the competition on the team. NC has five road games this year, including two trips to Gillette, plus Cheyenne, Laramie, and Sheridan. The Mustangs have been a fixture among 4A’s top four for years, but it seems like Coach Harshman feels they’ll need to earn their way to contend in 2025.

Rock Springs: The Tigers have four starters back on offense and six on defense. They have a playmaker in Boston James and a few other pieces, but coach Kasey Koepplin calls his team young and inexperienced. He feels there’s a better grasp of their system and good chemistry amongst the returners, but they’ll need to fill some spots with positions with less experience, so the learning curve could be difficult. Koepplin calls each game key because of the impact on playoff positioning.

Sheridan: The Broncs return only three starters on offense and five on defense. Led by Reed, Haswell, Keegan Rager, and Sam Huffman, Sheridan has a great core to build around. Head Coach Jeff Mowry knows they have inexperience at various positions, including QB and running back, and he says they must grow at linebacker and safety. They face Thunder, NC, and East in weeks one, two, and three. The Broncs are still everyone else’s favorite.

Thunder Basin: The Bolts are the most experienced team in 4A. They bring back nine offensive starters and eight defensive starters. Coach Trent Pikula said a lot of players got valuable experience last year, and they are ready for a bounce-back season. He added they have team speed and good depth, but they must put last year’s struggles behind them. QB Hadley Hudson is a good starting point. The first three games are no picnic against NC, Sheridan, and East.