NCHS's Rogan Potter reaches for the catch before tumbling into the end zone for NC's first touchdown against Laramie on Aug. 25, 2023, in Casper. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City News)

CASPER, Wyo. — The fall high school football season kicked off on Friday, Aug. 25 around Wyoming.

Natrona County High School opened the season on its home turf by hosting Laramie on Friday. NCHS had a bumpy start in the first half, but still managed a touchdown early on. After halftime, the Mustangs returned to confidently defeat Laramie with a final score of 29–0.

Crosstown rival Kelly Walsh High School was in Rock Springs on Friday and will play its first home game of the season next Friday at 6 p.m. NCHS will be in Cheyenne competing against East next Friday.