Single-season scoring totals for each team added to wyoming-football.com

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As promised, I’ve added single-season scoring records for each team and each year onto the individual team pages. Columns on each team page are sortable; click on the column headers for each team to sort and click again to sort in reverse order.

In looking through these records, I noticed several squads set team records in 2014 for most points scored or allowed in a season:

Most points scored: Cheyenne South, Gillette, Cody, Jackson, Mountain View, Upton-Sundance, Cokeville, Guernsey-Sunrise, Hanna, Farson.

Most points allowed: Kelly Walsh, Buffalo, Lander, Star Valley, Wright, Southeast, Wyoming Indian, Midwest, Normative Services, Dubois, Snake River.

Most average points scored (min. 5 games played): Cheyenne South, Mountain View, Hanna, Normative Services, Farson.

Most average points allowed (min. 5 games played): Buffalo, Lander, Wright, Wyoming Indian, Midwest, Ten Sleep.

Several other teams had seasons that ranked high (second or third place) on that school’s all-time list, or set their all-time marks in the last couple years, or both. And Rock River, in its first varsity season, notched its initial season totals and, technically, could be included in the lists above.

Meanwhile, only Kaycee and Upton-Sundance, two relatively new programs, allowed the fewest total and average points in school history in 2014. And, thankfully, no school set an offensive futility record.

Keep in mind that a bunch of points allowed doesn’t necessarily mean “bad,” especially in six-man. Dubois played in the state title game this year; Snake River was a semifinalist.

Meanwhile, four of the five teams that won state titles in 2014 — Cody, Mountain View, Cokeville and Guernsey-Sunrise — scored more points than any other squad in school history.

Now it’s your turn to sort through your favorite team and see what kind of cool tidbits you can dig up! Let me know what you find by leaving a comment.

–patrick

Single-season scoring records added to wyoming-football.com

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After several marathon sessions with Excel, I can now post scoring totals and averages for every season for every team — and from those numbers, I’ve been able to draw out some of the state’s record-setting offensive and defensive performances over an entire season.

Despite the straightforward nature of these records, I found it interesting that more points does not necessarily equal championship, while fewer points does not necessarily equal disaster.

For example, let’s take a look at my alma mater, Midwest.

One Midwest team has the fourth-best total point season in state history, as the Oilers scored 640 points in 2011. But Midwest didn’t even make it to the state title game that year, losing to Dubois in the semifinals. Meanwhile, the Oilers also gave up more points than any other defense in state history last year, allowing 573 points. Yet Midwest went 4-6 last year and made the six-man playoffs despite setting the points-allowed record.

As with Midwest, most of the total points record-holders come from recent years; however, some of these records are attributable to combination of both good offenses and extended regular seasons. More games equal more points. This is why I’ve also included the teams who’ve set the best marks in average points per game. Note the all-time leader for 11-man programs in average points in a season isn’t a recent addition — it’s the 1924 Kemmerer squad, which averaged 51.4 points per game. And Midwest’s 573 points allowed last year isn’t even in the top 10 all-time by per-game average.

I’ve deliberately extended the “fewest points allowed” category to a top 12 to incorporate all defenses that allowed fewer than 10 points for an entire season. Two squads — Byron in 1939 and Sheridan in 1917 — went entire seasons without giving up a point. Meanwhile, nine squads played at least five games in a season without scoring a single point.

These additions are part of a much larger overhaul of the site, in which I’m adding single-season scoring totals and averages for every school for every year. Keep watching your favorite team’s page to see those updates soon; some school pages already have the new formatting in place. In the meantime, these records have been added to the scoring records page.

These records include scoring for all games, including those games that were played but later forfeited. Games that were not played but forfeited are not counted in scoring averages.

Most points scored, season
1. Meeteetse, 2013, 803
2. Dubois, 2012, 692
3. Guernsey-Sunrise, 2014, 650
4. Midwest, 2011, 640
5. Dubois, 2011, 631
6. Snake River, 2011, 631
7. Guernsey-Sunrise, 2009, 614
8. Snake River, 2010, 607
9. Midwest, 2013, 599
10. Dubois, 2013, 577

Most points scored, 11-man season
1. Natrona, 2012, 536
2. Powell, 2013, 521
3. Lyman, 2012, 518
4. Douglas, 2009, 517
5. Cokeville, 2014, 513
6t. Mountain View, 2014, 511
6t. Natrona, 2014, 511
8. Buffalo, 2005, 498
9. Big Horn, 2012, 484
10. Natrona, 2010, 482

Most average points scored, season
1. Guernsey-Sunrise, 2009, 68.22
2. Meeteetse, 2013, 66.92
3. Guernsey-Sunrise, 2014, 65.00
4. Dubois, 2013, 64.11
5. Snake River, 2011, 63.10
6. Dubois, 2012, 62.91
7. Snake River, 2010, 60.70
8. Cowley, 1973, 60.11 (eight man)
9. Kaycee, 2010, 58.22
10. Midwest, 2011, 58.18

Most average points scored, 11-man season
1. Kemmerer, 1924, 51.40
2. Lusk, 2010, 47.50
3. Cokeville, 1969, 47.38
4t. Lusk, 2000, 47.20
4t. Rocky Mountain, 1998, 47.20
6. Douglas, 2009, 47.00
7. Lusk, 1999, 46.60
8. Mountain View, 2014, 46.45
9. Glenrock, 1968, 46.22
10. Torrington, 1969, 46.00

Fewest points allowed, season
1t. Byron, 1939, 0
1t. Sheridan, 1917, 0
3t. Buffalo, 1926, 6
3t. Kemmerer, 1924, 6
3t. Saratoga, 1974, 6
3t. Sheridan, 1921, 6
3t. Torrington, 1974, 6
3t. Worland, 1927, 6
9t. Green River, 1931, 7
9t. Powell, 1938, 7
11. Upton, 1971, 8
12. Green River, 1927, 9

Fewest average points allowed, season
1t. Byron, 1939, 0
1t. Sheridan, 1917, 0
3. Torrington, 1974, 0.67
4t. Saratoga, 1974, 0.75
4t. Worland, 1927, 0.75
6. Sheridan, 1921, 0.86
7. Green River, 1931, 0.88
8t. Buffalo, 1926, 1
8t. Upton, 1971, 1
8t. Worland, 1925, 1

Fewest total points scored, season
1t. Basin, 1931, 0
1t. Buffalo, 1935 0
1t. Cheyenne Central, 1917, 0
1t. Gebo, 1934, 0
1t. Guernsey, 1938, 0
1t. Lander, 1928, 0
1t. Lingle, 1926, 0
1t. University Prep, 1920, 0
1t. Upton, 1938, 0
10t. St. Mary’s, 1942, 2
10t. Sundance, 1934, 2

Fewest average points scored, season
1t. Basin, 1931, 0
1t. Buffalo, 1935 0
1t. Cheyenne Central, 1917, 0
1t. Gebo, 1934, 0
1t. Guernsey, 1938, 0
1t. Lander, 1928, 0
1t. Lingle, 1926, 0
1t. University Prep, 1920, 0
1t. Upton, 1938, 0
10. Sundance, 1934, 0.29

Most total points allowed, season
1. Midwest, 2014, 573
2. Hanna, 2012, 562
3. St. Stephens, 2013, 561
4. Meeteetse, 2012, 542
5. St. Stephens, 2014, 541
6. Guernsey-Sunrise, 2010, 528
7. Meeteetse, 2003, 525
8. Cheyenne South, 2011, 521
9. Farson, 2010, 517
10t. Farson, 2012, 515
10t. Wyoming Indian, 2014, 515

Most total points allowed, 11-man season
1. Cheyenne South, 2011, 521
2. Wyoming Indian, 2014, 515
3. Rawlins, 2002, 476
4. Cheyenne South, 2012, 444
5. Saratoga, 1967, 438
6. Rawlins, 2009, 422
7. Newcastle, 2002, 421
8. Kemmerer, 1967, 418
9. Basin, 1951, 413
10. Wyoming Indian, 2004, 409

Most average points allowed, season
1. St. Stephens, 2013, 70.13
2. St. Stephens, 2014, 67.63
3. Farson, 2010, 64.63
4. Ten Sleep, 2014, 64.43
5t. Farson, 2012, 64.38
5t. Wyoming Indian, 2014, 64.38
7. Hanna, 2012, 62.44
8. Meeteetse, 2011, 62.38
9. Normative Services, 2013, 62.29
10. Farson, 2009, 60.38

Most average points allowed, 11-man season
1. Wyoming Indian, 2014, 64.38
2. Cheyenne South, 2011, 57.89
3. Cheyenne Central, 1917, 55.80
4. Normative Services, 2010, 54.71
5. Rawlins, 2002, 52.89
6. Rawlins, 2009, 52.75
7. Wyoming Indian, 2004, 51.13
8. Burns, 2003, 51.00
9. Glenrock, 1992, 50.57
10. Hanna, 1928, 50.20

In the process of compiling these records, I’ve also removed all references to “1-0” final scores for forfeited games. Instead, all forfeited games are now noted with a text notation next to the game rather than a score notation.

–patrick

A quick look back at 2014, and a peek ahead at 2015

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After a marathon session on Saturday night, the 2014 results have been updated to the site. Look around and let me know if I got anything wrong.

A few things I noticed as I went through my annual updates:

Gillette’s last-minute touchdown in its 30-7 4A title game loss to Natrona preserved a streak dating back to 2005. The Camels have now scored in 113 consecutive games. The last time Gillette was shut out was in the final game of the 2004 season, a 21-0 playoff quarterfinal loss to Cheyenne Central. Gillette’s streak is the third-longest in state history behind Buffalo’s 117 straight from 2001-13 and Cokeville’s current 173 straight back to 1997. Meanwhile, Natrona has now scored in 109 consecutive games, the fourth-longest streak in state history. You can see the longest of those streaks here.

After a 12-0 season, Cokeville coach Todd Dayton’s career record is now 294-52. The winningest coach in state history has won almost 85 percent of his games. Cokeville will enter 2015 on a 22-game winning streak, four short of tying the school record and 12 short of tying the state record.

The six-man title game between Guernsey and Dubois set some title-game scoring records. Guernsey’s 80 points broke the record for most points by one team in a title game (breaking the record of 76 Guernsey set in 2009), while the combined 110 points broke the combined points record in a title game (breaking the record of 101 points in Dayton’s 63-38 victory against Glenrock in the 1953 six-man title game).

A number that gets lost in Lusk’s title-game loss is the Tigers’ home winning streak. Lusk hasn’t lost at home since 2009, winning 29 consecutive games at home. They’re two home victories short of the unofficial state record of 31, set by Byron from 1953-61. (This record comes with the caveat that Byron has numerous missing games and unverified open weeks that could make their streak a lot longer, or shorter, than 31.)

Meanwhile, Natrona has won 19 consecutive true road games (not counting neutral-site games), and the Mustangs are within view of the state record of 25 consecutive road victories set by Rocky Mountain from 1994-2000.

Natrona coach Steve Harshman is now fifth all-time in victories with 166. He passed longtime Cody coach John McDougall during the season and now trails only Dayton, longtime Laramie coaches John E. Deti (205) and John R. Deti (188) and former Lusk coach Jerry Fullmer (174). Harshman could surpass Fullmer for fourth next season.

Meanwhile, Sheridan coach Don Julian jumped to 14th place in Wyoming with 131 victories. He could climb into the top 10 next season, but would need nine victories to do so.

And, for the record, my final picks tally, where I realize I’ve been picking these games for A DECADE:

Last week: 3-2 (60 percent). This season: 251-57 (81 percent). 10-year overall mark: 2,351-604 (80 percent).

Expect me to keep posting throughout the offseason. If you have any ideas for blog posts you’d like to see, let me know. No promises, but I’m always open to ideas. After all, it’s the readers of this site who keep it going. Thursday was the highest traffic day I’ve had in the history of the site. I appreciate all your support this season, and every season.

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This is often a busy season for coach resignations. If you hear of any coaches leaving or changing, please let me know by leaving a comment on the blog or emailing me directly at pschmiedt@yahoo.com.

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Also, a little housekeeping on site updates:

I fixed Powell’s record in 1946; the Panthers were 3-3-2 that year, not 4-2-2.

I also added Rawlins’ Willie Jefferson to the all-America listings for 1983. Jefferson was a National High School Athletic Coaches Association all-America pick for that season. I also added Jefferson’s 4A back of the year award, as well as Rock Springs’ Erik Stensaas’ 4A lineman of the year award, to the all-state listings. Thanks to Jefferson’s son Isaiah for letting me know!

–patrick

2014 site updates begin

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As the 2014 season ends for teams throughout the next few weeks, I will begin updating the site with the results of the season. The updates will be reflected on some pages and not on others. I will ask for your patience as I work on updating all the pages on the site the next few weeks.

–patrick

1967 Class A all-state team

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Wyoming’s Class A all-state team for 1967 has been added to the all-state listings.

Kevan Kennington provided the help for listing this missing team. Thanks a bunch to Kevan for his assistance!

The mid- to late 1960s are kind of a black hole for my all-state listings. If you can help me with some missing teams, let me know — post a comment here or email me at pschmiedt@yahoo.com.

–patrick

Annual playoff brackets added to Wyoming-football.com

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Annual playoff brackets for each classification have been added to Wyoming-football.com.

For example, check out last year’s playoff brackets. Or the brackets from 1983. Or 1933.

Brackets include scores for every game. Home teams are placed on top of brackets; however, neutral-site locations of quarterfinal and semifinal games are not noted on the brackets. Bracket pages for every year in which a playoff that consisted of more than just a championship game have been posted.

Links to every season’s playoff brackets are posted on the results by year page.

If you spot any errors or problems, let me know by posting a comment here or emailing me at pschmiedt@yahoo.com.

–patrick

Updates: Burns

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I posted a quick update to Burns’ 1970 season. Turns out that Burns’ home games that year were played in Pine Bluffs for some reason. Those games — against Goshen Hole, Glenrock, Hanna and Saratoga — have been updated to correct the location.

–patrick

Consecutive winning and losing season streaks in Wyoming high school football

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Throughout its history, the Cokeville Panther football program has been among Wyoming’s best. Longtime coach Todd Dayton, though, took Cokeville’s success to unparalleled heights.

Cokeville had an all-time record of 126-96-10 before Dayton arrived as head coach in 1980. The Panthers’ pre-Dayton winning percentage of .565 would have it just outside the top 10 for active Wyoming programs.

Then Dayton arrived and turned the program into a juggernaut. Dayton’s career record at Cokeville is 282-52 — a .844 winning percentage — and Cokeville’s record of 408-148-10 gives it a winning percentage 0f .730, which is the best among active Wyoming programs by a wide margin.

Consider this: Natrona, which is second to Cokeville in active programs with a .664 winning percentage, would have to win 211 consecutive games to reach Cokeville’s .730 winning percentage.

Consistency is what has given Cokeville its success. In fact, the Panthers are trying to notch their 27th consecutive winning season and their 29th consecutive non-losing season in 2014. Both streaks are the longest in state history.

Through 2013 season, here are Wyoming’s longest streaks of winning, non-losing, non-winning and losing seasons. The asterisk (*) denotes a current streak:

Top 10 winning (better than .500)
1. Cokeville, 26, 1988-2013*
2. Southeast, 16, 1997-2012
3. Glenrock, 15, 1963-77
4t. Byron, 14, 1963-76
4t. Natrona, 14, 1932-45
6t. Douglas, 13, 1948-60
6t. Lusk, 13, 1991-2003
6t. Natrona, 13, 1993-2005
9t. Laramie, 12, 1954-65
9t. Star Valley, 12, 1961-72
9t. Torrington, 12, 1947-58

Top 10 non-losing (.500 or better)
1. Cokeville, 28, 1986-2013*
2. Glenrock, 24, 1956-79
3. Byron, 23, 1954-76
4. Torrington, 22, 1937-58
5. Natrona, 19, 1927-45
6t. Southeast, 17, 1997-2013*
6t. Torrington, 17, 1966-82
8t. Mountain View, 16, 1991-2006
8t. Natrona, 16, 1993-2008
10. Pine Bluffs, 15, 1959-73

Top 10 losing (worse than .500)
1. Newcastle, 22, 1984-2005
2. Sundance, 14, 1941-54
3t. Laramie, 13, 2001-13*
3t. Rawlins, 13, 2001-13*
3t. Wyoming Indian, 13, 1983-95
6t. Burns, 12, 1941-73 (gaps, 1945 and 1947-66)
6t. St. Mary’s, 12, 1960-71
6t. Rawlins, 12, 1987-98
9t. Big Horn, 11, 1959-69
9t. Manville, 11, 1930-41 (gap 1933)
9t. Worland Institute, 11, 1951-61

Top 10 non-winning (.500 or worse)
1. Wyoming Indian, 24, 1983-2006
2. Newcastle, 22, 1984-2005
3. Torrington, 18, 1996-2013*
4. Thermopolis, 17, 1973-89
5. Kelly Walsh, 15, 1987-2001
6t. Basin, 14, 1922-35
6t. Cheyenne East, 14, 1986-99
6t. Greybull, 14, 1963-76
6t. Sundance, 14, 1941-54
10t. Farson, 13, 1940-53 (gap 1952)
10t. Laramie, 13, 2001-13*
10t. Meeteetse, 13, 1941-54 (gap 1943)
10t. Rawlins, 13, 2001-13*

These streaks have been added to the streaks page.

–patrick

Updates: Lusk, Glendo

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A couple small updates:

I updated two games from Lusk’s 1929 season: Changed a game listed on Sept. 20 with Edgemont, S.D., from a loss (no score listed) to a 6-6 tie, and I found the score for Lusk’s 34-7 loss to Crawford, Neb., on Oct. 4.

I also updated Glendo’s losing streak from 1975-78 to 23 games; I had listed 22.

The updates are reflected on all the relevant pages.

–patrick

Updates: Cowley, Deaver-Frannie, Worland Institute, Burlington

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Recently, I stumbled across cowleywyoming.com, a site dedicated to Cowley community history. Thanks to the help graciously provided by Gilbert Fisher, I have these updates for Cowley:

Added Cowley’s 18-13 victory over Deaver-Frannie on Oct. 27, 1950.

Added Cowley’s 72-41 victory over Worland Institute on Sept. 19, 1952 (added to missing games list because the location was not available).

Noted that the Oct. 31, 1959, game against the Cody JV was canceled.

Noted that Cowley’s coach in 1947 was Robert Yorgason and in 1963 was Newell Sorenson.

I also found Burlington’s coach for 1954: Jacques Maggard.

All the updates have been made on all the relevant pages.

–patrick