Broomfield 19, Fort Collins 15, Rock Canyon 12, Cherokee Trail 12, Grandview 11, Douglas County 8, Ralston Valley 4, Columbine 3, Grand Junction 1, Brighton 1
Dropped out
Broomfield (7)
Class 4A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Cheyenne Mountain (2)
11-1
119
2
2
Ponderosa (4)
12-2
101
1
3
Durango (6)
12-0
97
4
4
Holy Family (1)
8-1
90
3
5
Lewis-Palmer
9-2
72
5
6
Windsor
9-1
65
6
7
Falcon
8-0
48
7
8
Pueblo County
8-3
46
8
9
Golden (1)
9-4
24
8
10
Denver North
8-2
21
–
Others receiving votes:
Elizabeth 16, Fort Morgan 11, Evergreen 10, Mead 8, Pueblo Central 8, Montrose 7, Severance 6, Palisade 6, Longmont 4, Niwot 4, Silver Creek 3, D’Evelyn 2, Vista PEAK Prep 1, Greeley West 1
Dropped out
Elizabeth (10)
Class 3A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Eaton (6)
11-1
127
2
2
Lutheran (6)
13-0
114
3
3
University (1)
6-2
108
1
4
Faith Christian
12-1
83
4
5
Resurrection Christian
8-4
46
5
6
Brush
5-4
42
7
7
Sterling
6-5
33
6
8
Gunnison
9-1
28
8
9
Lamar
8-2
27
8
10
Bayfield
9-2
26
–
Others receiving votes:
Bennett 24, Kent Denver 19, Colorado Academy 18, Alamosa 18, The Academy 13, Delta 8, Moffat County 7, Bishop Machebeuf 7, Manitou Springs 6, Montezuma-Cortez 6, La Junta 5, The Classical Academy 4, Middle Park 1
Dropped out
Bennett (10)
Class 2A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Limon (9)
11-0
106
1
2
Peyton
9-1
84
2
3
Highland (1)
9-0
77
5
4
Wray
7-0
76
3
5
Hotchkiss
9-1
63
4
6
Calhan
8-1
42
7
7
Buena Vista
6-1
31
10
8
Cedaredge
9-2
27
6
9
Rye
7-3
24
8
10
Burlington
7-2
18
–
Others receiving votes:
Wiggins 13, Trinidad 9, Denver Christian 8, Dawson School 8, St. Mary’s 8, Yuma 4, Monte Vista 3, Meeker 2, Estes Park 2, Swink 1
Cherokee Trail 29, Douglas County 29, Grandview 23, Mullen 15, Rock Canyon 12, Fort Collins 10, Brighton 6, Horizon 3, Far Northeast Warriors 1, Grand Junction 1
Dropped out
Douglas County (10)
Class 4A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Ponderosa (7)
8-1
126
3
2
Cheyenne Mountain (3)
8-1
119
1
3
Holy Family (1)
6-0
108
2
4
Durango (4)
9-0
88
–
5
Lewis-Palmer
6-2
67
4
6
Windsor
7-0
63
5
7
Falcon
6-0
53
6
8
Golden (1)
5-3
37
–
9
Pueblo County
7-2
33
–
10
Elizabeth
3-1
26
–
Others receiving votes:
Evergreen 24, Denver North 18, Fort Morgan 16, Mead 13, Montrose 12, Pueblo Central 12, Erie 9, Frederick 9, Palisade 8, Thornton 6, Longmont 6, Battle Mountain 5, Severance 4, Niwot 4, Riverdale Ridge 4, Silver Creek 3, D’Evelyn 2, Air Academy 2, Greeley West 1, George Washington 1, Wheat Ridge 1
Dropped out
Palisade (8), Longmont (9)
Class 3A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
University (7)
6-0
114
2
2
Eaton (2)
8-1
108
1
3
Lutheran (2)
10-0
99
3
4
Faith Christian
10-1
85
4
5
Resurrection Christian
3-4
46
6
6
Sterling
4-5
45
5
7
Brush
3-4
37
7
8
Lamar (1)
7-1
31
–
9
Gunnison
7-1
25
–
10
Bennett (1)
8-1
21
–
Others receiving votes:
Delta 20, Colorado Academy 17, Kent Denver 17, Alamosa 15, Moffat County 9, The Academy 7, Bishop Machebeuf 7, Bayfield 5, Montezuma-Cortez 4, The Classical Academy 2, Middle Park 1
Dropped out
Alamosa (9), Kent Denver (8), Delta (10)
Class 2A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Limon (5)
8-0
84
3
2
Peyton (3)
6-1
82
1
3
Wray
6-0
61
5
4
Hotchkiss
6-1
52
2
5
Highland
6-0
51
6
6
Cedaredge
8-1
45
4
7
Calhan
6-0
29
10
8
Rye
4-3
23
8
9
St. Mary’s
1-4
13
7
10
Buena Vista
2-0
12
–
Others receiving votes:
Wiggins 10, Burlington 9, Swink 7, Monte Vista 7, Dawson School 3, Sargent 2, Fowler 2, Denver Christian 2, Meeker 1
Grandview 32, Broomfield 20, Rock Canyon 20, Fort Collins 16, ThunderRidge 15, Cherokee Trail 9, Mullen 8, Pomona 7, Legend 7, Eaglecrest 5, Pine Creek 5, Ralston Valley 4, Highlands Ranch 3, Chaparral 2, Poudre 2, Grand Junction 1, Brighton 1
Dropped out
Class 4A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Cheyenne Mountain (11)
2-0
154
1
2
Holy Family (1)
1-0
117
3
3
Montrose
3-0
72
7
4
Windsor
1-0
61
6
5
Falcon (2)
3-0
49
–
6
Fort Morgan
0-2
45
5
7
Ponderosa (1)
3-1
41
10
8
Golden (2)
1-2
40
4
9
Silver Creek
1-1
34
2
10
Erie
1-0
30
8
Others receiving votes:
Erie 30, Longmont 27, Palisade 22, Denver North 22, Riverdale Ridge 22, Mountain View 18, Thomas Jefferson 17, Pueblo County 17, Severance 15, Mead 14, Pueblo South 11, Evergreen 11, Vista PEAK Prep 10, Durango 9, George Washington 9, Wheat Ridge 9, Skyview 8, Frederick 7, Northridge 6, D’Evelyn 6, Palmer Ridge 5, Niwot 4, Northfield 4, Thornton 3, Discovery Canyon 3, Elizabeth 3, Air Academy 2, Pueblo East 2, Roosevelt 1, Greeley West 1, Battle Mountain 1
Dropped out
Class 3A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Eaton (6)
3-0
112
1
2
University (5)
3-0
104
2
3
Lutheran
2-0
69
4
4
Faith Christian
3-0
63
6
5
Sterling
2-1
59
8
6
Resurrection Christian
1-2
54
3
7
Brush
0-2
45
8
8
Delta
0-0
40
5
9
Kent Denver
2-1
35
10
10
Colorado Academy
1-1
32
7
Others receiving votes:
Lamar 19, Bayfield 6, La Junta 6, Manitou Springs 4, Bennett 3, Montezuma-Cortez 3, The Academy 2, Peak to Peak 2, Moffat County 1, Alamosa 1
Dropped out
Class 2A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Peyton (11)
2-0
119
1
2
Limon (1)
2-0
99
2
3
Hotchkiss
2-0
88
5
4
Wray
1-0
64
8
5
Cedaredge (1)
3-0
54
–
6
Swink
2-0
53
–
7
St. Mary’s
0-0
44
7
8
Rye
0-1
29
4
9
Highland
0-0
25
–
10
Yuma
2-1
24
–
Others receiving votes:
Buena Vista 20, Fowler 19, Dayspring Christian Academy 13, Calhan 12, Dawson School 9, Rocky Ford 7, Front Range Christian 6, Monte Vista 6, Akron 5, Colorado Springs Christian School 5, Denver Christian 3, Clear Creek 3, Byers 2, Burlington 2, Ignacio 2, Dolores Huerta 1, Center 1
Dropped out
Rocky Ford (8)
Class 1A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Flatirons Academy (3)
1-0
83
3
2
Holly (4)
1-0
61
5
3
Caliche (1)
1-0
54
6
4
Evangelical Christian
1-0
49
8
5
Nucla
2-0
46
4
6
Dove Creek (1)
1-0
43
2
7
Eads
2-0
39
–
8
Otis
4-0
33
7
9
Granada (1)
0-2
28
1
10
Cheyenne Wells
2-0
25
–
Others receiving votes:
Cheyenne Wells 24, Dayspring Christian 20, Rocky Mountain Lutheran 10, Merino 10, Cotopaxi 9, Stratton/Liberty 6, Prairie 4, Sierra Grande 3, Centennial 2, Mile High Academy 1
COLORADO SPRINGS — For over 60 minutes, there was a lot physicality, just very little scoring. That all changed when a flurry in front of the net found the sure foot of Matt Hansen.
John Burnett, Windsor’s leading scorer, was good for more than a goal per game all season long, but to win the Class 4A boys soccer title, he opted for an assist. His header sent the ball into the direction of the net where Hansen converted the lone goal of the game, getting a 1-0 win over Denver North. For the first time in school history Windsor is a boys soccer state champion.
“It is the history of Windsor High School,”Windsor coach Philip Weiser said. “They have drawn the map to greatness. They have drawn the map for everyone who comes after them to get to the top. That’s the definition of greatness.”
The Wizards (14-0 overall) knew that physicality was going to be a part of their battle at Weidner Field, the home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
It was a challenge they were happy to embrace. Each team was dealt mulitple yellow cards and there were will likely be a few score body parts in the coming days. But being handed the state championship trophy in front of a rowdy Windsor crowd made every bump and fall worth it.
“It’s always worth it,” Burnett said. “You always have to fight for that. No one’s going to give it to you.”
It was in the second half of the battle that the Wizards were able to break the scoreless tie. A corner kick went right into Burnett’s direction and he fired a header toward the direction of the net. The second touch came from Hansen who put it into the net, unleashing a wave of emotion through the Wizards roster.
“Happiness, excitement,” Hansen said. “I can’t really explain it, it’s a state final. The first one in school history and it’s good to get our name in the history books.”
While they played at a fast pace, the Vikings (12-2) could never get settled on the offensive side and generate many great scoring opportunities. Lukas Williams had been solid in net all year, allowing just seven goals heading into the championship game.
“We don’t really talk too much about the other team, we just talk about us,” Hansen said. “Going into halftime, we just knew we had to tuck in and stay more connected in the middle.”
This was the first state championship game in school history for the boys soccer team. The Wizards are normally a high-scoring team, averaging 3.7 goals per game heading into Saturday. But in order to make history for the school, all they needed was one.
“Every time we walk through the gym, there’s an empty spot for a state championship flag,” Burnett said. “We keep saying that is where the flag is going to go. And that’s where it’s going. It’s amazing.
To be hosted at the new Weidner Field in Colorado Springs, the Colorado High School Activities Association is expecting its student-athletes and fans to have an excellent experience at this season’s boys soccer state championship games.
Home to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC of the United Soccer League, Weidner Field is an 8,000-person capacity venue located in downtown Colorado Springs. It will be the site for both the boys and girls championships in Season C and Season D, and CHSAA assistant commissioner Justin Saylor, who administers soccer, believes the atmosphere at this Saturday’s boys state championship games will be a special one.
“It’s a great opportunity to take the event to a world-class facility like Weidner Field,” Saylor said. “The experience for the players, the fans and the coaches will be unmatched in the state of Colorado. We really appreciate the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation for their generosity and their partnership with CHSAA in bringing the state championships to Colorado Springs. We’re expecting this year’s championships to be a great experience for the soccer community in Colorado.”
The Colorado high school boys soccer state championships will be the first official event held at the stadium, so whichever teams advance past Wednesday’s semifinals will have a unique opportunity to be among the first to play on Weidner Field’s new turf. There are currently no mandated restrictions on attendance numbers, and all players, coaches, personnel and fans will be required to comply with local public health guidelines at all times. There will also be a clear bag policy.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be hosting the CHSAA boys soccer state championships at our brand new stadium, Weidner Field, home of the Switchbacks FC,” Switchbacks FC vice president James Ragain said. “The championship games will bring a great atmosphere and amazing experience to all soccer fans and sports fans in Colorado.”
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CHSAA Boys Soccer Championships (Saturday, May 1)
2A – Weidner Field, 9 a.m. – No. 2 Crested Butte vs No. 5 Thomas McLaren School
4A – Weidner Field, 12 p.m. – No. 2 Windsor vs No. 5 Denver North
5A – Weidner Field, 3 p.m. – No. 2 Fairview vs No. 16 Cherry Creek
3A – Weidner Field, 6 p.m. – No. 1 Colorado Academy vs No. 14 Frontier Academy
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SITE:
Weidner Field
111 W Cimarron St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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AURORA – In some riveting Class 4A action on Wednesday, both games were deciding by a decisive goal coming in the final minutes. When the dust settled, No. 2 Windsor and No. 5 Denver North emerged victorious.
Windsor and Denver North will play for the trophy in the Class 4A state title game at Noon on Saturday at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs.
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(2) Windsor 2, (3) Niwot 1
The Windsor boys soccer players have been on an historic postseason run for their program and weren’t ready to get off the ride on Wednesday night.
In the Class 4A state semifinals for the first time, the No. 2 Wizards won 2-1 over No. 3 Niwot to take it one step further and solidify their debut in the state championship game. After the game, Windsor head coach Phillip Weiser tossed out words like, “excited,” “ecstatic,” and “thrilled” into the Legacy Stadium air but added that the team was also relieved to have gotten past the Cougars.
Heading into Saturday’s title match at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs, the Wizards must also be relieved to know they have senior John Burnett, who has 19 goals in 12 games after scoring both of Windsor’s on Wednesday.
“It’s been a weird season,” Windsor coach Philip Weiser said. “I’ve been doing this for 19 years and it’s never looked anything like this. And that’s a special group of young men right there and all credit to them for their dedication and what they were willing to sacrifice on the field and on the bench. It’s just collectively a great group of young men.”
Burnett gave the Wizards (12-0) the early lead with a penalty-kick goal in the 13th minute. Niwot (11-2) senior Keegan Stobbe tied the game five minutes later with a goal of his own on a free kick.
With just over six minutes left in the second half, Burnett broke the tie with a goal in the 74th minute to send the Wizards on to the final.
“It was a heck of a game. That Niwot is a solid team,” Weiser said. “They really came out in that first half and took it to us. It knocked us off our game and we had to refocus at halftime and kind of come out and play the way we did. The boys, they really responded at halftime and came out and played a heck of a game of soccer.”
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(5) Denver North 2, (8) Lewis-Palmer 1
Sophomore Cyrus Tracy was in attendance as an eighth grader in 2018 when the Denver North boys soccer team was last in the Class 4A state semifinals.
Tracy remembers the experience vividly and as he was preparing to enter with five minutes left in Wednesday night’s semifinal against Lewis-Palmer at Legacy Stadium, this time wearing his own Vikings jersey, he received an interesting bit of encouragement from head coach Clay Porter. The coach asked his charge to consider how could would it be if he went from watching a Denver North semifinal as a young fan to scoring the game-winner as a player.
Turns out, it was pretty cool indeed when Tracy scored with two minutes left in the game to seal a 2-1 victory and send the Vikings back to the state championship game.
“It was an amazing experience,” Tracy said. “He told me it would be really cool if I went and go a game-winner, and I did. We’ve never won a soccer state championship and the last Denver North state championship of any kind was like 45 years ago or something. So, we’re trying to change that.”
The Vikings trailed in Wednesday’s game after Ethan Mann scored in the 36th minute to give No. 8 Lewis-Palmer (10-3) the first lead of the game. Denver North’s Ethan Najar, however, scored to tie the game in the with 14 minutes, 30 seconds left in the second half. Then it took Tracy’s timely goal to turn the tide and allow No. 5 Denver North (12-1) to advance.
“We were in the semi in 2018 also and we won that one too,” said Porter, whose birthday was Wednesday. “It was a hot game like this one was. It was tough and I don’t even know what to say right now. I can’t believe that just happened and I’m proud of those players because it’s all them.”
The Vikings will take on No. 2 Windsor in the Class 4A championship game at Noon on Saturday at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs.
In the final coaches poll of the Season C regular season, Denver South, Thomas Jefferson, Glenwood Springs, Buena Vista and Hoehne were voted No. 1 in their respective classifications.
The rankings, voted upon by coaches, are the official polls of the Association. Polls are released each Monday.
Voted upon by coaches around the state. New voters can sign up by emailing bcochi@chsaa.org. These rankings are part of the postseason seeding process.
