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20 schools use the "Buckaroos" mascot.
Most common states: Texas (6), Oregon (5), Utah (3)
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Hey there Let's talk about one of the coolest and most unique mascots out there: the Buckaroos. This mascot is all about embracing the wild west spirit, and it's particularly popular in Wyoming. The term "Buckaroos" comes from the Spanish word "vaquero," which refers to a skilled cowboy, so you can imagine the imagery - think cowboys, horses, and open plains. The Kaycee High School in Wyoming is one of the schools that proudly uses this mascot, and it's a great way to honor the state's rich ranching history. It's not just about the name; it's about the courage, skill, and independence that these cowboys represent 🛡️. So, if you ever come across a school with the Buckaroos mascot, you know they're all about that cowboy pride ⭐
Hear how the Buckaroos fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 6 programs flying the Buckaroos banner across Texas. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Patel
Texas Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Wyoming. With 1 schools per million residents, the Buckaroos is part of daily conversations here.”
Kai Sullivan
Wyoming Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Buckaroos delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Brooks
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
20 schools in our database use the Buckaroos mascot across 7 states.
The Buckaroos shows up most in Texas (6), Oregon (5), and Utah (3). Wy also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Buckaroos as a Person and Cowboy mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Buckaroos most often (11 schools). Elementary (9) also feature this mascot.