Week 1 of the 2025 Wyoming high school football season features a high-stakes Class 4A conference showdown as the Natrona County Mustangs travel to Gillette to face the Thunder Basin Bolts on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM. With both teams eyeing early momentum in a competitive division, this opening game is expected to set the tone for the rest of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Natrona County (Casper, WY) @ Thunder Basin (Gillette, WY)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 5:00 PM
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Location: Thunder Basin High School, Gillette, WY
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Natrona County Mustangs
The Mustangs enter the 2025 season with lofty expectations. Ranked #11 in Wyoming and #3 in Class 4A, Natrona County returns a strong, physical squad and aims to make a deep playoff run. A win on the road against a solid Thunder Basin team would be a key first step.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #7,223
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State Rank (WY): #11
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Class Rank: #3
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Key to Win: Dominate the trenches and maintain possession through a balanced offensive attack.
Main Squad:
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Bridger Wambeke – QB
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Kellan Hauck – RB
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Aiden Koch – WR
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Damon Harper – LB
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Trent Aldridge – OL/DL
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Gabe Bruner – DB
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Isaiah Foster – WR/DB
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Connor Ryan – TE/LB
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Jacob Rouse – K/P
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Lucas Moore – DL
Thunder Basin Bolts
Thunder Basin opens the season ranked #23 in Wyoming and #5 in their class, but home-field advantage and a fired-up roster give the Bolts plenty of reason to be confident. They’ll look to shake up the standings with a statement win against one of the state’s top programs.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,229
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State Rank (WY): #23
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Class Rank: #5
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Key to Win: Create defensive pressure, capitalize on turnovers, and establish tempo early on offense.
Main Squad:
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Jaxon Davis – QB
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Ryker Sanders – WR/CB
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Blake Anderson – RB/OLB
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Tayden Martin – LB/TE
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Evan Schultz – OL/DL
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Mason Kent – WR/S
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Zane Barrett – DE
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Brock Taylor – CB
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Dalton Evers – K
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Landon Sims – FB/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
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| Natrona County | #7,223 | #11 (WY) | #3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Thunder Basin | #10,229 | #23 (WY) | #5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
