RIVERTON — The Green River and Rock Springs golf teams will head to Riverton this week with the 4A West Conference Championships and state qualifier serving as the final step toward the state tournament.

The two-day championship begins Thursday at Riverton Country Club, with the opening round scheduled for noon. The competition continues Friday at 9 a.m., with golfers from eight schools competing for conference honors and spots at the state tournament.

Joining Green River and Rock Springs in the field are Cody, Evanston, Jackson, Natrona County, Riverton and Star Valley.

The tournament will also mark the final opportunity for golfers to position themselves for the state championship, which is scheduled for Sept. 17-19 in Evanston.

The first round tees off at noon Thursday at Riverton Country Club, followed by Friday’s final round at 9 a.m.