The final field for the 2025 Wyoming High School Volleyball State Championship has been determined, with 32 teams from across the state preparing to compete in Casper. The three-day tournament will take place from Thursday, November 6, to Saturday, November 8, at the Ford Wyoming Center.
Four classifications will battle for state titles, and four returning champions from 2024 are looking to defend their crowns. The tournament format ensures a weekend of high-stakes volleyball as teams navigate winner and loser brackets on their quest for the championship.
Key Tournament Details
- What: 2025 Wyoming High School Volleyball State Championship
- When: November 6-8, 2025
- Where: Ford Wyoming Center, Casper
- Who: 32 qualifying teams across Classes 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A
- Defending Champions: Little Snake River (1A), Big Horn (2A), Douglas (3A), Kelly Walsh (4A)
The Path to the Championship
After a long and competitive regular season followed by intense regional tournaments, the stage is now set for Wyoming's premier high school volleyball event. The 32 teams that have punched their tickets to Casper represent the best from every corner of the state. Each team will compete in a double-elimination format, meaning a single loss in the opening rounds doesn't end their title hopes but sends them to the consolation bracket for a tougher road back.
All matches, from the opening serves on Thursday to the final championship points on Saturday, will unfold under the lights of the Ford Wyoming Center. The Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) has organized the event, though it notes that match times could be adjusted to accommodate school travel schedules if necessary.
A Central Hub for State Volleyball
The Ford Wyoming Center in Casper has become the traditional home for the state volleyball championships. Hosting all four classifications simultaneously creates a festival-like atmosphere, allowing players, coaches, and fans from small and large schools alike to share in the excitement of championship-level competition.
Defending Champions Aim for Repeat Glory
Four schools enter the tournament with the added pressure and prestige of being defending state champions. In Class 1A, Little Snake River will look to replicate its 2024 success. Big Horn carries the banner for Class 2A, while Douglas aims for another title in Class 3A. In the state's largest classification, Kelly Walsh hopes to once again claim the 4A crown.
Repeating as champions is one of the most difficult feats in high school sports. These four teams will have a target on their backs from the moment they step onto the court, facing challengers eager to dethrone them. Their journey begins with tough first-round matchups that will immediately test their resolve.
A total of 48 matches will be played over the three-day tournament to determine the champions and place-winners in all four classifications.
First-Round Matchups and Tournament Schedule
The action kicks off on Thursday, November 6, with first-round games scheduled throughout the afternoon and evening. Below is a detailed look at the opening day matchups for each classification.
Class 4A Schedule
The state's largest schools will compete for the 4A title. Defending champion Kelly Walsh enters as the top seed from the West and will face a formidable opponent in Cheyenne East to start their campaign.
- Game 1 (1 p.m.): (E1) Laramie vs. (W4) Evanston
- Game 2 (2:30 p.m.): (W2) Green River vs. (E3) Sheridan
- Game 3 (4:30 p.m.): (E2) Thunder Basin vs. (W3) Star Valley
- Game 4 (6 p.m.): (W1) Kelly Walsh vs. (E4) Cheyenne East
Class 3A Schedule
Douglas, the defending 3A champion, secured the East's top seed and will open its title defense against Worland. The 3A bracket is filled with strong contenders, promising several competitive matches from the outset.
- Game 1 (1 p.m.): (E1) Douglas vs. (W4) Worland
- Game 2 (2:30 p.m.): (W2) Lovell vs. (E3) Newcastle
- Game 3 (4:30 p.m.): (E2) Torrington vs. (W3) Mountain View
- Game 4 (6 p.m.): (W1) Cody vs. (E4) Wheatland
Class 2A Schedule
In Class 2A, 2024 champion Big Horn enters as the East's second seed and will face Rocky Mountain. The top seed from the West, Greybull, will take on Pine Bluffs in their opening match.
- Game 1 (1 p.m.): (E1) Sundance vs. (W4) Thermopolis
- Game 2 (2:30 p.m.): (W2) Big Piney vs. (E3) Tongue River
- Game 3 (4:30 p.m.): (E2) Big Horn vs. (W3) Rocky Mountain
- Game 4 (6 p.m.): (W1) Greybull vs. (E4) Pine Bluffs
Class 1A Schedule
Little Snake River, last year's 1A champion, earned the West's number one seed. Their title defense begins with a match against Lingle-Ft. Laramie. The 1A tournament often produces some of the most passionate and community-supported contests of the weekend.
- Game 1 (1 p.m.): (E1) Hulett vs. (W4) Dubois
- Game 2 (2:30 p.m.): (W2) Cokeville vs. (E3) Southeast
- Game 3 (4:30 p.m.): (E2) Upton vs. (W3) Burlington
- Game 4 (6 p.m.): (W1) Little Snake River vs. (E4) Lingle-Ft. Laramie
The Road Ahead
Following Thursday's opening round, the tournament splits into winner and loser brackets. On Friday, November 7, teams will compete in consolation rounds and the championship semifinals. The winners of the semifinal matches will advance to play for the state title on Saturday.
Saturday, November 8, is championship day. The morning and early afternoon will feature the final consolation matches to determine third place. The day culminates with four championship matches, scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m., where four teams will be crowned state champions, concluding another memorable season of Wyoming high school volleyball.