The Wyoming high school football season features a highly anticipated matchup between the East Thunderbirds and the Thunder Basin Bolts on Friday, September 12, 2025.¹ This game is set to be a clash of two of the state’s most competitive teams. The East Thunderbirds, with a strong 2-0 record, are riding high after a commanding 66-0 victory over Cheyenne South.² Their offense has been explosive, and their defense has been stifling, giving up no points so far. On the other hand, the Thunder Basin Bolts are looking for their first win of the season, currently holding a 0-2 record after losses to Sheridan and Natrona County.³ This makes the game a crucial one for Thunder Basin, who will be playing on their home field and will be looking for a way to get their season on track.

Here’s what you need to know:
What: High School Football
Who: East vs Thunder Basin
When: Friday, Sep. 12, 2025
Local time: 5 PM
Location: Wyoming

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The history between these two teams has been a series of close and exciting games. Their last encounter in 2024 saw East dominate with a 27-0 shutout.⁴ This suggests that East has the upper hand, but with Thunder Basin’s back against the wall, they will be playing with a sense of urgency. The outcome of this game will depend on whether Thunder Basin can find a way to stop East’s high-powered offense and whether they can put points on the board themselves.

Two-Team Records, History

The East Thunderbirds and the Thunder Basin Bolts have a history of competitive matchups, with the most recent being a 27-0 shutout victory for East on November 1, 2024.⁵ This win was a testament to East’s defensive strength and a well-rounded game plan that Thunder Basin struggled to overcome. While the historical record may lean toward East in recent years, the rivalry is known for its intensity and unpredictable outcomes.

Heading into the 2025 season, the two teams are on different trajectories. East is currently ranked among the top teams in the state with a 2-0 record.⁶ They have shown their dominance in their first two games, scoring a total of 66 points while allowing none. This strong start gives them significant momentum. Thunder Basin, on the other hand, is 0-2 with losses to Sheridan and Natrona County.⁷ They have been outscored 56-19 in their first two games and will be looking to turn their season around with a statement win at home against a highly-ranked opponent.

Team Recent Results List, Score

Both the East Thunderbirds and the Thunder Basin Bolts have been in action early in the 2025 season.⁸ Here is a look at their recent results:

East Recent Results:

Thunder Basin Recent Results:

East Team Upcoming Games Schedule

Following their matchup with Thunder Basin, the East Thunderbirds have a challenging schedule ahead. They will need to continue their strong performance to maintain their ranking and secure a favorable position for the playoffs. Here is a look at their upcoming games:

Thunder Basin Team Upcoming Games Schedule

The Thunder Basin Bolts are hoping to get their first win against East and use that as a catalyst for a strong finish to their season. Their upcoming schedule is full of tough conference and non-conference opponents, and they will need to be at their best to compete. Here is their upcoming schedule:

You can find more information about the history of the rivalry in this video about a previous game between the two teams, Thunder Basin vs Cheyenne East Football.