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New Top Teams Emerge in WyoPreps Basketball Rankings for Week 7

New Top Teams Emerge in WyoPreps Basketball Rankings for Week 7
Kevin Koile, WyoPreps.com
  • PublishedJanuary 30, 2025

The latest WyoPreps Coaches and Media Basketball Polls, released on Wednesday, highlight a shift in rankings with new No. 1 teams in the 4A division and notable re-entries in other categories, WyoPreps reports.

This marks the second consecutive week of significant changes in the polls.

In 4A, Cheyenne Central ascended to the top spot in the girls’ rankings, while Laramie claimed the No. 1 position in the boys’ rankings. These changes reflect impressive performances that have reshaped the top of the leaderboard.

Mountain View girls and Star Valley boys rejoined the rankings this week. For Star Valley, this marks their first appearance in the 4A boys’ top five since the preseason poll. Additionally, Thermopolis girls made their 2025 debut in the 2A girls’ rankings, taking the fifth spot.

Here are the top-ranked teams in each classification for the Week 7 poll:

  • 1A: Upton
  • 2A: Tongue River
  • 3A: Pinedale
  • 4A: Cheyenne Central

Thermopolis secured a position at No. 5 in the 2A girls’ category, underscoring their strong recent performance.

The top teams in the boys’ rankings are as follows:

  • 1A: Lingle-Ft. Laramie
  • 2A: Thermopolis
  • 3A: Lovell
  • 4A: Laramie

Star Valley re-entered the 4A boys’ rankings at No. 5, signaling renewed competitiveness as the season progresses.

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