Big Horn Routs Thermopolis to Reach State Final
Big Horn beat Thermopolis 66-12 in the 2A state football semifinal, its fifth straight trip to the championship game.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Big Horn defeated Thermopolis 66-12 in the 2A state football semifinal on November 6. The win advances Big Horn to the 2A State Championship Game for the fifth consecutive year.
Why it matters
The result extends Big Horn's run of state title-game appearances and sets up another championship bid for a program that has been a consistent presence at this stage. For Wyoming high school football fans, it marks the continued strength of the 2A classification.
The semifinal was decided 66-12 in Big Horn's favor, a margin of 54 points. Cruz Hernandez's 38 touchdowns in a single season tie the Wyoming state record, though the extraction does not specify the prior holder's identity or year.
The players
Cruz Hernandez
Big Horn running back and receiver who scored three touchdowns in the semifinal and tied the Wyoming single-season touchdown record.
Tucker Wulff
Big Horn quarterback involved in four touchdowns in the semifinal, three passing and one rushing.
The details
Big Horn's offense was led by Cruz Hernandez, who scored three touchdowns, and Tucker Wulff, who was involved in four scores with three passing and one rushing. Tanner Delay fumbled a kickoff return that Finn Stalick recovered, and Tucker Wulff threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to Bridger Doke in the first quarter.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Big Horn defeats Thermopolis 66-12 in the 2A state semifinal.
Season Trajectory
Big Horn's advance extends a five-season run of 2A state championship game appearances, keeping the program among the state's most consistent contenders in the classification. The result strengthens its position as the team to beat in 2A as the title game approaches.
Cruz Hernandez's 38 touchdowns tie the state single-season record, a benchmark fantasy and recruiting observers will track. Big Horn's return to the title game means its remaining postseason schedule is set for the final week of the season.
The takeaway
Big Horn's consistency in reaching the 2A title game shows a program built to sustain deep playoff runs. Readers following Wyoming high school football should watch whether Cruz Hernandez can add to his record total in the championship game.
What happens next
Big Horn will play in the 2A State Championship Game; the date and opponent are not stated in the extraction.
Further reading
For more on the state's high school game, see Football coverage across Wyoming.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sheridan Media.
