Mascot Challenge Update: Round 2 Is On! The Elite 8 Battle Begins

The field has officially been narrowed.

Out of the original lineup, only eight mascots remain, and now the 2026 County 10 Mascot Challenge shifts into true bracket mode.

Round 2 is here.

The Top 8 have been paired head-to-head, and from now until Wednesday, March 4 at 11AM, it’s win or go home. When voting closes, only four mascots will advance to the semifinals.

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This year feels different.

We’re seeing new teams break into the Top 8, shaking up what has traditionally been a familiar field. There’s fresh energy, strong momentum, and it’s clear that several schools have their sights set on one goal:

Ending RHS’s run.

After two straight championships, RHS is once again in the mix. But the competition is tighter, louder, and more determined than we’ve seen in years.

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As always:

  • Voting is unlimited
  • Every matchup is head-to-head
  • Only the winners move on

And let’s not forget what’s at stake:
🏆 The Mascot Challenge trophy
🍕 A pizza party for the entire student body
👏 County-wide bragging rights

Thanks again to Wind River Outdoor Co. and One Stop Market for sponsoring this year’s pizza party and helping make this competition something students across Fremont County can get excited about.

The clock is ticking toward Wednesday at 11AM.

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Eight remain. Four will survive.

Who’s moving on?

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