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1. Campbell County (Gillette)
Head coach: Vic Wilkerson
2015 record: 11-1
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The Camels reached the 4A state championship game last year, but fell to Sheridan in a close game, 38-31. Campbell County has a pair of all-state players returning in Lane Tucker and Madden Pikula. Tucker earned all-state honors as an offensive and defensive lineman while Pikula was all-state as a receiver and defensive back.

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2. Sheridan
Head coach: Don Julian
2015 record: 11-1
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The Broncs avenged their only loss of the season by defeating Campbell County in the Class 4A state championship game. Sheridan lost to the Camels during the regular season and finished second in the conference standings. Sheridan loses the bulk of its skill players from last year, but it does return one of the state's top linemen in all-state two-way standout Jacob Hallam.

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3. Natrona County (Casper)
Head coach: Steve Harshman
2015 record: 8-4
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Like the San Francisco Giants, Natrona County seems to win state championships in even years. It won the Class 4A title in 2010, 2012 and 2014. The Mustangs finished third in conference play last year, but they return some talented juniors in wide receiver Maeson Gallegos and offensive lineman Cross True.

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4. East (Cheyenne)
Head coach: Chad Goff
2015 record: 6-5
Team preview After winning a state title in 2013, East slipped to fourth in conference play last year and finished 6-5 overall. However, the defense should be strong this year with returning all-state players Jacob Ross on the defensive line and Braden Morris at defensive back.

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5. Star Valley (Afton)
Head coach: Dale Anderson
2015 record: 10-1
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The Braves made a strong run through the playoffs last year, winning their postseason games by an average of 17 points per game. Star Valley returns two all-state players in Kellen Hansen and McCabe Smith. Hansen plays in the backfield while Smith was the Class 3A All-West Conference Lineman of the Year as a junior.