Burlington and Casper Christian face off for 1A 6-man title

Burlington and Casper Christian will compete for the Class 1A 6-man state championship on Saturday at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The kickoff is set for 10 a.m. The two teams have not met since 2022. Burlington holds a 1-0 all-time series lead over the Mountaineers.

The Burlington Huskies enter the game with a 10-1 record. This marks their fifth consecutive appearance in the state final. The school has won three state championships in its history, including titles in 1992, 1994, and 2023. Burlington is making its ninth trip to a championship game. The Huskies have a 3-5 record in those previous title attempts.

Casper Christian enters the contest with a 9-1 record. This is the Mountaineers' first appearance in a state championship game. The team earned its first playoff berth this year by winning the South Conference regular season title. It is the first time the program has traveled to Laramie for the final.

Burlington leads the state in scoring offense, averaging 59.1 points per game. The Huskies also rank first in total defense, allowing 221 yards per game. Casper Christian ranks second in total offense with 379 yards per game. The Mountaineers have the number one passing offense in the state, averaging 321 passing yards per game.

Kole Walker leads Burlington on offense. He averages 99 rushing yards and 78.8 passing yards per game. Walker has accounted for 40 total touchdowns this season. On defense, he averages 15.4 points per game. Chase Bassett ranks 17th in defensive points per game with 15.0.

Zachary Schrack leads Casper Christian on offense. He averages 309 passing yards per game and has thrown 42 touchdowns. He has also accounted for 47 total touchdowns this season. Kale Limmer is the team's top receiver with 97.7 yards per game. Limmer also ranks 12th in defensive points per game with 16.5.

Head coach Trent Aagard is in his 11th year with Burlington. He has been part of three state championship teams. Ryan Harrison is in his fifth year as head coach for Casper Christian. The Mountaineers have not won a state title in school history.