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  • Photos: No. 10 Discovery Canyon boys soccer tops No. 23 Rifle for first-ever playoff win

    For the first time in program history, Class 4A No. 10 Discovery Canyon won a boys soccer playoff game, beating No. 23 Rifle 2-0.

  • Denver Broncos high school football coach of the week: Rifle’s Damon Wells

    (Photo: Paul Cloud)

    Rifle football is definitely getting the Western Slope some attention. The Bears have been dominant in the 2019 season with an 8-0 record and a No. 3 ranking in the Class 2A RPI.

    But that’s not what the Bears are after. Coach Damon Wells and his team have ambitions of making the playoffs and playing for as long as they can. Not because a state championship tops a list of stated goals in the locker room, but because they enjoy spending time together.

    Wells is in his second stint as the head coach at Rifle and he came back because of the joys that come with coaching and developing kids into men.

    With a league title already wrapped up, the Bears just have one game ahead of them and are on track to end the regular season with an undefeated record. Then it’s on to the postseason. That’s where Wells really hopes his kids understand the team goals.

    It’s not to win games for the sake of winning. It’s to win games with the intent of getting seven more days to bond as a team. That goal alone is worthy of Wells’ selection as this week’s Denver Broncos high school football coach of the week.

    The Broncos coach of the week is selected in partnership with the Broncos and CHSCA. Find a complete list of winners on this page.

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    Damon Wells bio

    Years as head coach: 13 (116-35)

    Years at Rifle: 13 (116-35, 8-0 this season)

    Previous stops: Cyprus Lake (Fla.) assistant (1996, 1998-99), North Fort Myers (Fla.) assistant (1997), Rifle running backs coach (2000-02), Rifle defensive coordinator (2003-04, 2009), Rifle head coach (2005-07, 2010-present).

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    Dan Mohrmann: Why did you initially get into coaching?

    Damon Wells: I think because of the impact it had on my own life. I saw how profoundly powerful of an impact you can have, and that’s what happened for me. I owe so much to the guys, all the guys all along the way that coached me and I hoped that I could in any way replicate that.

    Mohrmann: From your player’s perspective, what do you think it’s like to be coached by you?

    Wells: What a great question. I don’t know. I honestly don’t know. Hopefully they would agree that we have high standards. I don’t know that they would say it’s any different than being coached by anybody else. I’m sure everybody’s heart is in it for all the right reasons. And everybody aspires to build better men. So it’s probably the same as everybody else.

    Mohrmann: What what are some of your favorite memories when it comes to coaching?

    Wells: I think it’s like seeing kids get experiences that they couldn’t have had otherwise if they wouldn’t have been a part of this particular group. Like last year, the Broncos were gracious enough to let us practice in their facility before the quarterfinals. I really don’t think it helped us in the game. It probably hurt us, but whatever. It was such a cool experience for those kids.

    I think one of the things I’m most proud of is it 2014 we won the academic state championship and played for the state championship on the field. I think that’s pretty neat.

    Mohrmann: You’ve had a heck of a year. What’s been the main driving force behind the Bears’ success this season?

    Wells: I don’t know that this year has been very much different than past years. In the past decade we’ve gone 78-9 in the regular season. So this year has been great and all, but it’s kind of what we’ve been doing.

    We’re just blessed. I can say that here in Rifle we are absolutely blessed to have kids that are willing to go above and beyond with what they do before school, after school, over the summer. They literally do everything we ask them to do.

    Mohrmann: For the last four years or so, 2A been dominated pretty much by Bayfield and LA Junta. With you guys having a much better year than them in 2019, is that part of the reason why people are paying attention to what’s going on in Rifle this year?

    Wells: No, I don’t think so. It doesn’t feel any different for us. We’ve had an incredibly successful run so what people talk about is the least of my concerns.

    Mohrmann: Let’s go back to that game against Delta. Up until a few weeks ago they hadn’t given up a whole lot of points this year and you guys were able to put up 47. What does that say about the talent level that, that you have at Rifle the challenges that these boys are able to rise to?

    Wells: I think so much about high school football has to deal with match-ups. I think when we get in the business of rankings and RPI and stuff like that, those are all well and good but match-ups matters so much. And we had a good night.

    Part of the reason why it was such a good night was because Delta’s coached so well and their kids are so tough and we were able to make some things happen.

    Mohrmann: You’ve wrapped up a league title I think at this point. When you’re in a situation like that, aside from maybe playoff seeding ranking, RPI, how do you make sure that the boys stay up heading into this week to cap off your regular season?

    Wells: You know, we believe that culture beats strategy every time. And I think that it has to do with our culture. I think that our culture is something that took a long time to establish by over the course of the last decade.

    Like I mentioned, I think our history won’t permit our kids to slack off. And that doesn’t mean we’re going win all the time. The other people practice too. They lift weights as well. So I think our culture definitely helps in that capacity.

    Mohrmann: How much fun has 2A football been on the west side of Vail Pass? From my perspective as a Front Range guy, it looks like you guys had a lot of fun out there.

    Wells: Absolutely. And it’s funny that people talk that I think people need a bigger deal about us going from 3A to 2A than we did. First, we were one of the smallest 3A schools for six straight years and went to two state finals during that time. And when we finally did move down to 2A, it’s half of what the old 3A Western Slope League used to be with Moffat County and Delta. So it’s really more normal than anything else.

    Mohrmann: You know you’re playoff bound, so how does your mentality shift after this week and getting these boys ready for win or go home as opposed to just bettering your overall record or your league record?

    Wells: We talk all season long about trying to get seven more days together. We don’t necessarily want to make the playoffs because we want to make this glorious run or to say we did or to get a cool tee shirt.

    We just like spending time with our boys so much and working and practicing and being immersed in our culture that we don’t want to to end. That’s the beauty of making the playoffs.

    Mohrmann: That seems like a great mentality to have and maybe slightly different from what I hear on week to week basis, is that something that really helps drive the success of that team?

    Wells: It’s very important to us and we tell them we do not focus on winning championships because when you win you get a cool tee shirt and that’s about the end of it. All the memories come from when you’re in it and during the journey. So we care way more about the journey than winning the league.

  • Football rankings: Fort Morgan, Skyline and Eaglecrest join the polls

    Conifer Fort Morgan football
    (Lance Wendt/LanceWendt.com)

    Fort Morgan (3A), Skyline (4A) and Eaglecrest (5A) have joined this week’s football rankings.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. Polls are released each Monday.

    Note that 6-man is now in its postseason, so no rankings for that classification will be posted.

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Football Polls

    Voted upon by coaches around the state. New voters can sign up by emailing rcasey@chsaa.org. In class 1A-5A, these rankings will factor into postseason seeding. More information is available here.

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Cherry Creek (17) 9-0 232 1 W
    2 Ralston Valley (4) 9-0 207 2 W
    3 Valor Christian (3) 8-1 201 3 W
    4 Regis Jesuit 9-0 152 5 W
    5 Pomona 6-3 134 7 W
    6 Columbine 7-2 125 4 L
    7 Grandview 8-1 112 6 W
    8 Fairview 8-1 62 8 W
    9 Eaglecrest 7-2 41 – W
    10 Cherokee Trail 6-3 22 9 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Smoky Hill 10, Legend 9, Arapahoe 3, Highlands Ranch 3, Castle View 2, ThunderRidge 2, Denver East 1, Doherty 1, Mullen 1.
    Dropped out
    Legend (10).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pine Creek (20) 7-1 241 1 W
    2 Broomfield (2) 8-0 209 2 W
    3 Montrose (3) 8-0 204 3 W
    4 Vista Peak Prep 8-0 167 4 W
    5 Pueblo West 7-1 144 6 W
    6 Dakota Ridge 7-1 122 7 W
    7 Loveland 6-2 76 8 W
    8 Chatfield 6-2 66 5 L
    9 Heritage 6-2 41 9 W
    10 Skyline 6-2 30 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Fruita Monument 21, Brighton 18, Ponderosa 14, Monarch 6, Wheat Ridge 6, Vista Ridge 3, Windsor 3, Hinkley 2, Air Academy 1, Golden 1.
    Dropped out
    Brighton (10).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Palmer Ridge (14) 7-1 173 1 W
    2 Mead (3) 8-0 164 2 W
    3 Pueblo South (1) 7-1 143 3 W
    4 Discovery Canyon 7-1 105 4 W
    5 Conifer 8-0 100 5 W
    6 Frederick 8-0 77 6 W
    7 Durango 5-3 58 7 L
    8 Lutheran 6-2 40 9 W
    9 Green Mountain 6-2 39 8 W
    10 Fort Morgan 6-2 20 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Erie 18, Harrison 18, Palisade 16, Holy Family 8, Pueblo Central 7, Pueblo East 2, Eagle Valley 1, Roosevelt 1.
    Dropped out
    Harrison (10).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Rifle (14) 8-0 190 1 W
    2 Sterling (3) 7-1 171 2 W
    3 Resurrection Christian (2) 7-1 158 3 W
    4 Delta 7-1 114 4 W
    5 Faith Christian (1) 7-1 111 5 W
    6 The Classical Academy 6-2 93 7 W
    7 Platte Valley 6-2 78 6 W
    8 Lamar 6-2 51 9 W
    9 Basalt 6-2 48 8 L
    10 Eaton 5-3 30 10 W
    Others receiving votes:
    Elizabeth 29, Alamosa 12, Bennett 7, Aspen 3, Englewood 3, La Junta 2.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Strasburg (12) 8-0 161 1 W
    2 Holyoke (4) 8-0 148 2 W
    3 Limon 7-1 140 3 W
    4 Centauri 7-1 100 6 W
    5 Colorado Springs Christian 7-1 98 5 W
    6 Meeker 7-1 86 7 W
    7 Florence (1) 7-1 81 4 L
    8 Hotchkiss 7-1 37 8 W
    9 Highland 5-3 35 9 W
    10 Wray 5-3 25 10 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Flatirons Academy 8, Rye 6, Grand Valley 3, Crowley County 2, Rocky Ford 2, Yuma 2, Manual 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    8-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sedgwick County (8) 8-0 105 1 W
    2 Fowler (3) 8-0 97 2 W
    3 Sanford 8-0 86 3 W
    4 Dayspring Christian Academy 7-1 71 4 W
    5 Pikes Peak Christian 7-1 51 6 W
    6 Mancos 7-1 46 5 W
    7 Vail Christian 8-0 41 7 W
    8 Merino 6-2 32 8 W
    9 Caliche 5-3 17 9 L
    10 Elbert 7-1 10 10 W
    Others receiving votes:
    Holly 9, Sargent 9, West Grand 9, Rangely 8, Hoehne 6, Simla 4, McClave 2, Soroco 2.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • Semifinals set for the state softball tournaments

    Golden softball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    AURORA — The semifinals are set for the 2019 state softball tournaments after two rounds were played on Friday.

    All games will be played at Aurora Sports Park.

    Updated brackets are available here:

    We also had complete coverage of the first day as it unfolded.

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    Class 3A

    Strasburg softball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    In first round games:

    • No. 1 University 12, No. 16 Lamar 2. Kyra McFarland and Tayler Frank hit home runs for the Bulldogs.
    • No. 8 Limon 8, No. 9 Lyons 7. Limon walked it off with an extra-inning win in the eighth.
    • No. 4 Strasburg 14, No. 13 Fort Lupton 2. Strasburg broke up a game that was 3-2 in the fourth to advance. Jodie Archuleta hit a three-run homer in the win.
    • No. 5 Riverdale Ridge 7, No. 12 The Academy 2. Sienna Mullin homered as Riverdale Ridge won a state tournament game for the first time in school history.
    • No. 3 Brush 11, No. 14 Cedaredge 1. Brush jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the second inning en route to the win.
    • No. 6 Eaton 8, No. 11 Rocky Ford 2. Jennifer Jarnagin homered and Alexis Schmitt allowed just one earned run in the win.
    • No. 2 Basalt 13, No. 15 La Junta 12. In a wild game, Basalt scored eight runs in the the first inning, then La Junta came storming back to go ahead 12-11 in the top of the sixth. Basalt tied the game in the bottom of the sixth, and won it in the seventh.
    • No. 7 Sterling 10, No. 10 Montezuma Cortez 5. Sterling rallied from down 2-1 through three innings to go ahead 6-3 after four, and pushed its lead to 9-4 after five in the win.

    In quarterfinal games:

    • No. 1 University 12, No. 8 Limon 3. Andi Padilla and Kyra McFarland each homered for the Bulldogs, who led 9-3 after five innings.
    • No. 4 Strasburg 6, No. 5 Riverdale Ridge 5. Strasburg used a two-run home run to take a 4-3 lead, then held on for the 6-5 win over the Ravens.
    • No. 3 Brush 12, No. 6 Eaton 2. Allie Christensen homered, and Brooke Rule drove in four runs for the Beetdiggers.
    • No. 7 Sterling 10, No. 2 Basalt 0. Emi Reeves homered, and the Tigers scored four runs in both the fourth and sixth innings.

    Semifinals (10 a.m. Saturday, Complex A):

    • No. 1 University vs. No. 4 Strasburg
    • No. 3 Brush vs. No. 7 Sterling

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    Class 4A

    Silver Creek softball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    In first round games:

    • No. 1 Golden 4, No. 16 Evergreen 3. Marla Goodspeed and Molly Hord each had two RBIs in the extra-inning win.
    • No. 8 Roosevelt 9, No. 9 Pueblo County 1. Marin Lovern hit a three-run home run to help the Roughriders advance.
    • No. 4 Wheat Ridge 15, No. 13 Rifle 4. Izzie Quezada and Cassandra Uhl both went deep for the Farmers.
    • No. 5 Silver Creek 1, No. 12 Coronado 0. Ashley Gaccetta hit a walk-off home run to lift the Raptors.
    • No. 14 Erie 18, No. 3 Pueblo South 14. In a marathon game with a number of twists and turns, Jen Williams drove in five runs.
    • No. 11 D’Evelyn 16, No. 6 Mead 1. Kylee Ornstein and Aubrey Garabeck each homered in the big win.
    • No. 2 Holy Family 19, No. 15 Mesa Ridge 0. Holy Family plated 13 runs in the first inning as the Tigers rolled.
    • No. 10 Pueblo Central 7, No. 7 Elizabeth 5. Thalia Amaro hit a three-run home run to help Central advance.

    In quarterfinal games:

    • No. 1 Golden 14, No. 8 Roosevelt 5. Kayla Middleton went 3-for-4 with four RBI’s and she scored four runs for the Demons.
    • No. 5 Silver Creek 9, No. 4 Wheat Ridge 4. Down 1-0 in the second, Silver Creek tied the game, then went ahead with three runs in the third. The Raptors added four more in the fourth and another in the sixth.
    • No. 14 Erie 10, No. 11 D’Evelyn 4. Lauren Russel’s home run to start the third inning gave the Tigers some breathing room. They held on despite a late rally attempt from the Jags.
    • No. 2 Holy Family 5, No. 10 Pueblo Central 3. Annika Manzanares homered and drove in two runs for the Tigers.

    Semifinals (10 a.m. Saturday, Complex B):

    • No. 1 Golden vs. No. 5 Silver Creek
    • No. 14 Erie vs. No. 2 Holy Family

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    Class 5A

    More photos. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    In first round games:

    • No. 16 Ralston Valley 6, No. 1 Rock Canyon 3. In a game that was the talk of the morning, Sydney Wilken hit a three-run home run to tie the game in the top of the fourth, and then Ralston Valley went ahead for good with a double from Ashley West later in the inning. Photos from the game are available here.
    • No. 9 Loveland 7, No. 8 Brighton 1. Loveland went ahead 3-0 after the first inning, tacked on two more on a home from Allison Westbrook, and secured a spot in the quarters.
    • No. 4 Broomfield 13, No. 13 Legend 5. Broomfield raced out to a 5-0 lead in the first, held on as Legend cut it to 5-4, and then went back up 8-4 after four in the win.
    • No. 5 Fossil Ridge 9, No. 12 Lakewood 5. Katelyn Hays went deep and drove in two runs for the Sabercats.
    • No. 3 Rocky Mountain 5, No. 14 Ralston Valley 4. Kaia Cobb homered and the Lobos edged out the close win.
    • No. 6 Arapahoe 12, No. 11 Smoky Hill 1. Down 1-0, Arapahoe exploded for 12 runs in the bottom of the sixth as they won.
    • No. 2 Columbine 10, No. 15 Valor Christian 0. Ally Distler doubled, homered and drove in three runs for the Rebels. Find a photo gallery from the game here.
    • No. 7 Legacy 3, No. 10 Chatfield 2. Legacy walked it off in the bottom of the eighth with a bases-loaded wild pitch.

    In quarterfinal games:

    Rocky Mountain Arapahoe softball
    More photos. (PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com)
    • No. 16 Ralston Valley 4, No. 9 Loveland 1. The Mustangs continued their tear through the 5A tournament with another big upset. RV jumped out to a 1-0 lead after the first inning, and pushed it to 4-0 after four.
    • No. 5 Fossil Ridge 6, No. 4 Broomfield 4. Fossil Ridge jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first inning, and went up 4-1 after two, but Broomfield battled back to tie it at 4in the third. Fossil Ridge played two in the top of the seventh to win.
    • No. 3 Rocky Mountain 11, No. 6 Arapahoe 1. Chloe Pentico hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the first, Cora Aguirres homered twice, and Brooklyn Himmelberg drove in three runs for the Lobos. Photos from the game are available here.
    • No. 2 Columbine 7, No. 7 Legacy 5. Ally Dister’s 3-run home run capped a four-run fourth inning for the Rebels. Korbe Otis scored twice in the win.

    Semifinals (10 a.m., Complex B):

    • No. 16 Ralston Valley vs. No. 5 Fossil Ridge
    • No. 3 Rocky Mountain vs. No. 2 Columbine

  • Football roundup: Pueblo South scores in final minute to beat Durango

    (Adam Bright/CHSAANow.com)

    Pueblo South scored what proved to be the game-winning touchdown with 14 seconds left in a top-10 matchup against Durango on Friday night.

    Trailing 34-28, Class 3A’s third-ranked Colts (7-1) scored on a 10-yard pass, then converted the all-important extra point to beat the No. 7 Demons 35-34.

    “It was a wild finish,” Pueblo South coach Ryan Goddard told the Colorado Preps Scoreboard Show. “Our kids, they kept fighting, they kept playing hard. We were fortunate enough to make a couple of plays down the stretch and find a way, and keep fighting and scratching, and clawing for everything we got.”

    South quarterback Logan Petit threw three touchdowns, including the winner to Jackson Dickerson in the fourth.

    “Those two have been making those catches for a long time. We wanted to put our best guys in our best situation that we could,” Goddard said. “Logan made an excellent throw. Everett Howland for them make an excellent play for them, too, but Jackson Dickerson, he found a way to get across the goal line. It was just a tremendous effort play, and the kid didn’t want to lose. He gave it everything he had to put his team in the best position.”

    Pueblo South built a 20-6 lead into the second quarter following a 40-yard fumble return for a score from Dylan Atencio-Lujan. But Durango cut that lead to 20-12 at halftime. The Demons made it a one-point game less than two minutes into the third quarter on Everett Howland’s 41-yard score.

    Durango took its first lead of the game at 27-20 when Jordan Woolverton threw a touchdown pass to Gage Mestas, his second of the game, with 10 minutes remaining in the fourth.

    But South, which hadn’t scored since that fumble return, responded in the form of a 20-yard rushing touchdown by Petit to regain the lead after a two-point conversion at 28-27 with four minutes left.

    “It was just that type of game where I didn’t know if we were going to get another possession,” Goddard said. “I figured we’d put a little pressure on them to drive the field, and they did.”

    Again, Durango drove down and scored. Again, it was Woolverton, this time on a 45-yard rush. And it was 34-28 Demons with one minute remaining.

    “I wasn’t real comfortable because I knew the type of player (Woolverton) was, and he made a run on 4th-and-4 that went for about (45) yards, and he bounced off about six guys trying to make a tackle on him,” Goddard said. “At that point, there was 1:05 left. We just had a huge kickoff return at that point.”

    South’s Luke Guarienti set his team with with a big return on the ensuing kickoff.

    “It was a big play at a big time,” Goddard said. “This was a big-time game, and big-time guys make big-time plays. And he’s one of them. He put us in a good spot.”

    The Colts marched down the field and finished the drive on Petit’s 10-yard pass to Dickerson, along with the extra point, was the difference.

    Woolverton finished with four total touchdowns for Durango (5-3).

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    3A: Pueblo Central 23, Pueblo Centennial 0

    In the 119th Bell Game, the oldest rivalry matchup west of the Mississippi, the Wildcats ensured the Bell would ring blue.

    Christian Romero opened the scoring for Central with a 41-yard fumble recovery for a score. Jeromey Baros and Brandon Martin each had a rushing touchdown.

    Check out this kickoff to start the second half:

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    5A: (1) Cherry Creek 38, (9) Cherokee Trail 7

    The Bruins (9-0), newly anointed as the No. 1 team in 5A, started fast and held a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter as they cruised to the win.

    Julian Hammond III rushed for a touchdown and passed for another, and Jayle Stacks and James Walker II both rushed for a score. Myles Purchase had a 94-yard punt return for a TD.

    Cherokee Trail is now 6-3 this season.

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    2A: (1) Rifle 21, (8) Basalt 9

    Rifle trailed 9-7 early in the fourth quarter, but rallied with two fourth-quarter touchdowns to remain unbeaten at 8-0.

    “Quite frankly, I felt like our kids rose to the occasion,” Rifle coach Damon Wells to the Scoreboard Show. “They played really physical football. It was a really neat environment. It was great to get out of there with a win.”

    The Bears clung to a 7-6 halftime lead, and then Basalt kicked a field goal to go up 9-7 in the fourth.

    But Rifle marched right down to take a 14-9 lead with just under eight minutes to play, and then added another one to seal with two two minutes left.

    The win clinched a league title for Rifle.

    “This experience is going to be invaluable,” Wells said. “We have some areas we have to get better with.”

    It was Basalt’s first loss, and the Longhorns are now 6-1.

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    1A: (6) Centauri 28, (4) Florence 20

    Centauri (7-1) built a 14-0 lead in the second quarter, only to see Florence cut it to a 21-20 lead after three quarters.

    But the Falcons got a two-yard rushing score from Mason Claunch, his second of the game, with nine minutes to play to help secure the upset.

    “I was really impressed with my kids,” Centauri coach Kyle Forster told the Scoreboard Show. “They came out and they didn’t put their heads down. They continued to fight and we ended up grinding out the win.”

    Eric Maez had a rushing and passing score for Centauri, and Baron Holman had a receiving touchdown.

    Owen Busetti and Josh Martinez each had a rushing touchdown for previously unbeaten Florence (7-1), and Jian Aguilar had a pick-six.

    “We knew that they were a very physical team and physical up front with great backs,” Forster said. “I thought our kids did a really good job of containing them. Those kids that they have, you can’t stop them, and they battled all night.”

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    1A: (3) Limon 40, (10) Wray 9

    Limon (7-1) led 20-9 at the break, then scored 20 more points in the second half in the win.

    Kory Tacha had two rushing touchdowns for the Badgers — runs of 31 and 67 yards — and Jeremiah Leeper also had a rushing TD.

    “We did a nice job of running the ball,” coach Mike O’Dwyer told the Scoreboard Show. “Both Kory Tacha and Jeremiah Leeper did a great job of running the ball, and our offensive line continues to improve and get a little bit better and they opened up some good holes.”

    Tyler Collins had a passing touchdown for Wray (5-3).

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    8-man: (1) Sedgwick County 50, (9) Caliche 0

    The Cougars had six rushing touchdowns in the big win. Now 8-0, Sedgwick County led 38-0 at halftime and it was 50-0 after three.

    Caliche is now 5-3 this season.

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    Notables:

    • No. 3 Stratton/Liberty beat No. 5 Flagler/Hi-Plains in a 6-man showdown. “It was a fun win, and we’re excited about going forward,” Knighted Eagles coach Toby Kechter told the Scoreboard Show.
    • Quite a notable upset in 5A, where Doherty (2-7) knocked off No. 10 Legend (7-2) 36-34. Tight all game long, Brandon Becker had two second-half touchdowns to help secure the win for Doherty.
    • Longmont knocked off No. 10 Brighton in 4A, 20-14.
    • Highlands Ranch started the season 0-5, but has now won four in a row — all in league play — following its 35-28 win over Mountain Vista, and has a shot to claim the Metro South league title against Valor Christian next week.
    • Horizon beat Rocky Mountain 20-10 in an important 5A Front Range League matchup. The Hawks are now 3-1 in league play, and 4-5 overall. “We knew we had a tough non-league schedule,” Horizon coach Frank Ybarra told the Scoreboard Show. “We knew we might take some losses because we’re a pretty young football team, and we just hoped it would help us come league. And so far, so good.”
    • Golden beat Wheat Ridge 21-14. It is the first time in more than 25 years that the Demons have beat their rivals in consecutive years.

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    More coverage:

  • Football rankings: Cherry Creek is the new No. 1 team in 5A

    Pomona Cherry Creek football
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Cherry Creek has moved up to the top spot in this week’s Class 5A football rankings.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. Polls are released each Monday.

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Football Polls

    Voted upon by coaches around the state. New voters can sign up by emailing rcasey@chsaa.org. In class 1A-5A, these rankings will factor into postseason seeding. More information is available here.

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Cherry Creek (15) 8-0 219 2 W
    2 Ralston Valley (4) 8-0 200 4 W
    3 Valor Christian (4) 7-1 191 3 W
    4 Columbine 7-1 160 1 L
    5 Regis Jesuit 8-0 143 5 W
    6 Grandview 7-1 96 6 W
    7 Pomona 5-3 91 7 W
    8 Fairview 7-1 66 9 W
    9 Cherokee Trail 6-2 37 10 W
    10 Legend 7-1 25 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Eaglecrest 22, Smoky Hill 7, Arapahoe 3, Castle View 2, Highlands Ranch 1, Mullen 1, ThunderRidge 1.
    Dropped out
    Eaglecrest (8).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pine Creek (20) 6-1 234 1 W
    2 Broomfield (2) 7-0 196 2 W
    3 Montrose (2) 7-0 195 3 W
    4 Vista Peak Prep 7-0 144 6 W
    5 Chatfield 6-1 136 4 W
    6 Pueblo West 6-1 134 5 W
    7 Dakota Ridge 6-1 86 7 W
    8 Loveland 5-2 55 8 W
    9 Heritage 5-2 44 9 W
    10 Brighton 6-1 42 10 W
    Others receiving votes:
    Fruita Monument 22, Skyline 8, Ponderosa 6, Wheat Ridge 6, Air Academy 5, Greeley West 3, Windsor 2, Golden 1, Hinkley 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Palmer Ridge (17) 6-1 208 1 W
    2 Mead (4) 7-0 192 2 W
    3 Pueblo South 6-1 170 3 W
    4 Discovery Canyon 6-1 136 4 W
    5 Conifer 7-0 118 5 W
    6 Frederick 7-0 94 6 W
    7 Durango (1) 5-2 82 7 W
    8 Green Mountain 5-2 50 9 W
    9 Lutheran 5-2 49 8 W
    10 Harrison 6-1 23 10 W
    Others receiving votes:
    Palisade 22, Fort Morgan 19, Erie 12, Holy Family 11, Pueblo Central 9, Thomas Jefferson 7, Roosevelt 4, Pueblo East 2, Eagle Valley 1, Evergreen 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Rifle (13) 7-0 192 1 W
    2 Sterling (5) 6-1 183 2 W
    3 Resurrection Christian (2) 6-1 165 4 W
    4 Delta 6-1 118 5 W
    5 Faith Christian (1) 6-1 109 6 W
    6 Platte Valley 5-2 92 3 L
    7 The Classical Academy 5-2 83 10 W
    8 Basalt 6-1 59 7 L
    9 Lamar 5-2 45 – W
    10 Eaton 4-3 32 9 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Elizabeth 32, Englewood 19, Alamosa 8, Bayfield 5, Moffat County 5, La Junta 3, Aspen 2, Kent Denver 2.
    Dropped out
    Elizabeth (8).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Strasburg (13) 7-0 164 1 W
    2 Holyoke (2) 7-0 140 3 W
    3 Limon 6-1 138 2 W
    4 Florence (2) 7-0 121 4 W
    5 Colorado Springs Christian 6-1 94 5 W
    6 Centauri 6-1 83 7 W
    7 Meeker 6-1 79 6 W
    8 Hotchkiss 6-1 31 9 W
    9 Highland 4-3 29 10 W
    10 Wray 5-2 28 8 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Flatirons Academy 7, Rye 7, Buena Vista 5, Burlington 3, Grand Valley 3, Rocky Ford 2, Peyton 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    8-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sedgwick County (10) 7-0 118 1 Bye
    2 Fowler (2) 7-0 108 2 W
    3 Sanford 7-0 93 3 W
    4 Dayspring Christian Academy 6-1 82 6 W
    5 Mancos 6-1 56 5 W
    6 Pikes Peak Christian 6-1 47 8 –
    7 Vail Christian 7-0 42 7 W
    8 Merino 5-2 29 4 L
    9 Caliche 5-2 28 9 W
    10 Elbert 6-1 11 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Rangely 10, Sargent 9, West Grand 9, Hoehne 7, Holly 7, Soroco 2, Dove Creek 1, McClave 1.
    Dropped out
    Dove Creek (10).
    6-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kit Carson (8) 8-0 89 1 W
    2 Fleming (1) 8-0 77 2 W
    3 Stratton/Liberty 7-1 73 3 W
    4 Cheyenne Wells 7-1 61 4 W
    5 Flagler/Hi-Plains 8-0 50 5 W
    6 Prairie 5-2 40 6 W
    7 North Park 6-2 36 7 W
    8 Branson/Kim 7-0 35 8 Bye
    9 Granada 5-3 20 10 L
    10 Briggsdale 5-3 7 9 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Eads 4, Deer Trail 2, Cotopaxi 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • List of qualifiers for the 2019 state cross country meet

    State cross country generic
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    A complete list of individual qualifiers for Saturday’s state cross country meet.

    Find a state meet schedule here.

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    Class 2A

    Girls
    Name Grade School
    Aja Hogan Junior Buena Vista
    Molly McMurry Sophomore Buena Vista
    Scout McMurry Senior Buena Vista
    Abby Nagel Senior Buena Vista
    Mallory Salazar Sophomore Buena Vista
    Alexis Santopietro Junior Buena Vista
    Ashleigh Gardner Senior Caprock Academy
    Alyssa Bagwell Junior Centauri
    Reanna Bagwell Junior Centauri
    Kelcee Coombs Junior Centauri
    Kalee Salazar Freshman Centauri
    Abigail Sowards Freshman Centauri
    Lizzy Valentine Junior Centauri
    Nevaeha Burgess Senior Clear Creek
    Cecelia Davies Sophomore Clear Creek
    Millicent Gothman Freshman Clear Creek
    Taryn Howard Junior Clear Creek
    Annika McCown Sophomore Clear Creek
    Lena Warren Senior Clear Creek
    Zea Anderson Sophomore Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Gretta Gavette Junior Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Morgan Karow Sophomore Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Tatym Levine Senior Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Molly Wright Junior Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Kaitlyn Young Senior Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Brooke Ashbridge Junior Colorado Springs School
    Autumn Crow Senior Colorado Springs School
    Kylie Crow Senior Colorado Springs School
    Kate Griffin Senior Colorado Springs School
    Heather Hatch Junior Colorado Springs School
    Kyleigh Martin Sophomore Custer County
    Bridget Bell Senior Dawson
    Julia Bozzay Freshman Dawson
    Breck Dunbar Junior Dawson
    Helen Leon Sophomore Dawson
    Jaylene Gutierrez-Hermosillo Freshman Ellicott
    Tenzin Dothar Sophomore Fountain Valley
    Natalie Haase Freshman Fountain Valley
    Lisbet Jackson Junior Fountain Valley
    Abby Lin Sophomore Fountain Valley
    Jessie Prantl Freshman Fountain Valley
    Kitty Zhang Senior Fountain Valley
    Eliana Caucutt Sophomore Golden View Classical Academy
    Elise Caucutt Junior Golden View Classical Academy
    Emma Fisher Senior Golden View Classical Academy
    Zena Johnson Sophomore Golden View Classical Academy
    Zoe Johnson Junior Golden View Classical Academy
    Abby Wahl Junior Golden View Classical Academy
    Ansley Davis Senior Heritage Christian
    Sela Fyffe Junior Heritage Christian
    Annie McGuffin Sophomore Heritage Christian
    Naomi Rairdon Sophomore Heritage Christian
    Sophia Schuemann Junior Heritage Christian
    Faith Snyder Senior Heritage Christian
    Karlie Egging Sophomore Hotchkiss
    Avaleena Nanaeto Sophomore Ignacio
    Charlize Valdez Junior Ignacio
    Katelyn Cunningham Freshman Lake City Community
    Adele Horning Freshman Lake County
    Libby Goodnow Senior Limon
    Audrey Grinnan Senior Limon
    Kiersten Holt Senior Limon
    Layla Haji Junior Lotus School for Excellence
    Alora Cross Senior Lyons
    Katie Fankhouser Senior Lyons
    Quin Gregg Sophomore Lyons
    Jamieson Legh Freshman Lyons
    Katie Roberts Sophomore Lyons
    Hannah Thomas Junior Lyons
    Grace Manning Junior Mancos
    Heather Prevatte Senior Monte Vista
    Ivy Brundedge Sophomore Nederland
    Helen Cross Senior Nederland
    Annabel Ivy Freshman Nederland
    Eirwen McClish Sophomore Nederland
    Elysia Nitsch Junior Nederland
    Alex Sorokach Senior Nederland
    Leia Ellenberger Freshman Paonia
    Christina Rankin Junior Paonia
    Abby Reedy Junior Paonia
    Katya Schwieterman Senior Paonia
    Irene Shenk Junior Paonia
    Mikayla Wiley Senior Paonia
    Jenny Dekker Senior Peyton
    Jordan Keairnes Sophomore Peyton
    Cecilia Richardson Sophomore Peyton
    Aurora Sawyer Senior Peyton
    Emma Dikken Junior Platte Canyon
    Hannah Grover Sophomore Platte Canyon
    Eleigha Hamari Senior Platte Canyon
    Sydney Wagner Junior Platte Canyon
    Rylee Allred Freshman Rangely
    Chloe Filfred Senior Rangely
    Mary Scoggins Sophomore Rangely
    Hannah Wilkie Senior Rangely
    Kailene Black Junior Rocky Ford
    Martha Castenada Junior Rocky Ford
    Summer Hernandez Freshman Rocky Ford
    Kaysa Kurtz Junior Rocky Ford
    Katie Preciado Junior Rocky Ford
    Abigail Prieto Senior Rocky Ford
    Christina Kirkland Sophomore Rye
    Raechel Lopez Junior Rye
    Audrey Maroney Sophomore Rye
    Lauren Maroney Senior Rye
    Rebekah Moats Senior Rye
    Emily Peterson Senior Rye
    Kendra Sears Senior Sargent
    Mira Saliman Junior Shining Mountain Waldorf
    Kayedence Bruner Sophomore South Routt School District RE-3
    Kourtney Bruner Senior South Routt School District RE-3
    Trinity Delto Freshman South Routt School District RE-3
    Eden Mayer Sophomore South Routt School District RE-3
    Hailey Minnick Sophomore South Routt School District RE-3
    Betsy Veilleux Sophomore South Routt School District RE-3
    Benisa Ellis Senior Springfield
    Payton Kutz Sophomore St. Mary’s
    Ruby Tanguay Sophomore Telluride
    Danielle Demattos Junior West Grand
    Jessica Gregory Senior West Grand
    Joy Hast Junior West Grand
    Allura Luna Sophomore West Grand
    Lillie Steinle Sophomore West Grand
    Samantha Westfahl Junior West Grand
    Boys
    Name Grade School
    Zach Dylan Freshman Buena Vista
    Jack Helmke Sophomore Buena Vista
    Issac Hutchings Junior Buena Vista
    Israel McDowell Freshman Buena Vista
    Rosston Sherlock Junior Buena Vista
    Aaron White Senior Buena Vista
    Caden Eymann Senior Byers
    Conner Price Junior Byers
    Nick Clifford Junior Caprock Academy
    Sasha Grisak Junior Caprock Academy
    Robert Liwanag Junior Caprock Academy
    Logan Svaldi Sophomore Caprock Academy
    Jeremy Swaim Senior Caprock Academy
    Max Witwer Junior Caprock Academy
    Mason Sowards Freshman Centauri
    Jack Gottsegen Senior Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Mac Muir-Jeffryes Junior Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Zane Mullally Junior Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Bryn Peterson Junior Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Jackson Turner Sophomore Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Mike Xie Junior Colorado Rocky Mountain
    Porter Washburn Sophomore Crested Butte
    Micah Zeller Junior Custer County
    Trevor Lewis Sophomore De Beque
    Ben Parra Freshman Del Norte
    Lagasse Charles Senior Ellicott
    Kaden Gesick Freshman Ellicott
    Jodzuel Juarez Sophomore Ellicott
    Tristin Kemp Sophomore Ellicott
    Omar Wissar Junior Ellicott
    William Wood Senior Ellicott
    Kevin Britton Junior Front Range Christian
    Anthony Earl Senior Front Range Christian
    Joshua Herring Junior Front Range Christian
    Evan Keys Freshman Front Range Christian
    Luke Richards Freshman Front Range Christian
    Andre Stablein Senior Front Range Christian
    Gavin Field Senior Golden View Classical Academy
    Jay Golden Junior Golden View Classical Academy
    Ryan Roderick Junior Golden View Classical Academy
    Jonas Van Zweden Junior Golden View Classical Academy
    Braydon Weimer Freshman Golden View Classical Academy
    Owen Wright Senior Golden View Classical Academy
    Luke Hermsen Sophomore Heritage Christian
    Jack Nauman Freshman Heritage Christian
    Ryan O’Loughlin Freshman Heritage Christian
    Nick Partain Senior Heritage Christian
    Xander Stanton Junior Heritage Christian
    Elijah Vigil Sophomore Heritage Christian
    Matt Cairns Freshman Lake County
    Aaron Fierro Senior Lake County
    James Garrison Junior Lake County
    Fabian Jimenez Junior Lake County
    Conner Lenhard Senior Lake County
    Jace Peters Freshman Lake County
    Abdirahman Hassan Senior Lotus School for Excellence
    Adani Hassan Sophomore Lotus School for Excellence
    Nabil Hassan Sophomore Lotus School for Excellence
    Suhayb Hassan Sophomore Lotus School for Excellence
    Anuwar Hussein Senior Lotus School for Excellence
    Yosef Yohannes Sophomore Lotus School for Excellence
    Isaac Roberts Senior Lyons
    Jordan Shackelford Senior Lyons
    Bode Shiver Junior Lyons
    Simon Stone Senior Lyons
    Cole Thomas Freshman Lyons
    Arjen Wynja Sophomore Lyons
    Edgar Hernandez Sophomore Mancos
    Vanfasai Jaijong Sophomore Mancos
    Stephen Knezek Junior Mancos
    John Lund Senior Mancos
    Connor Sehnert Sophomore Mancos
    Zack Steele Freshman Mancos
    Paton Edwards Freshman Ouray
    Rock Gibbs Sophomore Ouray
    Hayden Hart Sophomore Ouray
    Kaden Nelson Sophomore Ouray
    Cade Norwood Senior Ouray
    Zach Sauer Freshman Ouray
    Alyster Birk Sophomore Paonia
    Milo Chavez Freshman Paonia
    Matt Delaney Freshman Paonia
    Issac Forbes Sophomore Paonia
    Alejandro Garcia Sophomore Paonia
    Odessa Shenk Freshman Paonia
    Caleb Erickson Senior Peyton
    Riley Hadley Sophomore Peyton
    Tyler Halliday Senior Peyton
    Kelsey Montague Senior Peyton
    Joel Schluessler Junior Peyton
    Nathan Schluessler Freshman Peyton
    Blair Drummond Senior Pikes Peak Christian
    Andrew Gsell Junior Pikes Peak Christian
    Andrew Moore Senior Pikes Peak Christian
    Ian Sheyda Senior Pikes Peak Christian
    Dante Branigan Junior Platte Canyon
    Gavin Geiger Sophomore Platte Canyon
    Tim Long Senior Platte Canyon
    Joseph Melero Junior Platte Canyon
    Tucker Sussenbach Sophomore Platte Canyon
    Jace Valentine Sophomore Platte Canyon
    Colton Noel Sophomore Rangely
    Addison Brusuelas Freshman Rocky Ford
    Tim Cardenas Freshman Rocky Ford
    Jason Hernandez Junior Rocky Ford
    Noel Lopez Senior Rocky Ford
    Caden Miller Freshman Rocky Ford
    Noel Rocha Junior Rocky Ford
    Schon Moore Sophomore Rye
    Nigel Cortright Senior Sargent
    Riley Kenison Junior Sargent
    Riley Orr Freshman Sargent
    Micheal Peterson Senior Sargent
    Alex Colby Junior South Routt School District RE-3
    Alex Bodnar Freshman St. Mary’s
    Dylan Brush Sophomore St. Mary’s
    Lyndon Gotelaere Freshman St. Mary’s
    Jacob Limb Sophomore St. Mary’s
    Jackson Neppl Freshman St. Mary’s
    Carlos Trechter Freshman St. Mary’s
    Cole Pacosza Freshman Telluride
    Tim Kewley Sophomore Thomas MacLaren
    Aaron Jenkins Sophomore Twin Peaks
    Bryan Loeza-Romero Junior Twin Peaks
    Matthew Louie Junior Twin Peaks
    John Morkunas Junior Twin Peaks
    Erick Sickau Sophomore Twin Peaks
    Giorgio Spensieri Freshman Twin Peaks
    Galen Wilkinson Sophomore West Grand
    Tyler Perry Sophomore Wiggins
    Jake Dickson Senior Wray
    Riley Fisher Sophomore Wray

    [divider]

    Class 3A

    Girls
    Name Grade School
    Emily Lavier Junior Alamosa
    Lilly Lavier Senior Alamosa
    Sariaha Lopez Junior Alamosa
    Alliyah Molina Senior Alamosa
    Annahi Molina Freshman Alamosa
    Whitney Thong Freshman Alamosa
    Abby Wubben Freshman Alamosa
    Bronson Chesner Sophomore Aspen
    Kendall Clark Junior Aspen
    Kylie Kenny Junior Aspen
    Michaela Kenny Freshman Aspen
    Eva McDonough Junior Aspen
    Edie Sherlock Junior Aspen
    Elise Weiss Freshman Aspen
    Sierra Bower Junior Basalt
    Lily Gillis Senior Basalt
    Analyn Hoffner Freshman Basalt
    Ava Lane Freshman Basalt
    Sarah Levy Freshman Basalt
    Katelyn Maley Freshman Basalt
    Sophia Moon Junior Basalt
    Genevieve Babyak Junior Berthoud
    Kimberly Blough Senior Berthoud
    Julianne Evans Dennison Senior Berthoud
    Emma Lundgreen Senior Berthoud
    Ally Padilla Sophomore Berthoud
    Alex Schultz Senior Berthoud
    Ellie Sundheim Junior Berthoud
    Brianna Bertsch Senior Bishop Machebeuf
    Gema Hernandez Freshman Bishop Machebeuf
    Mary Kate Kearney Senior Bishop Machebeuf
    Regan Kearney Freshman Bishop Machebeuf
    Becca Patrick Junior Bishop Machebeuf
    Maria Talafuse Sophomore Bishop Machebeuf
    Carly Whitehouse Senior Bishop Machebeuf
    Elle Stevens Sophomore Colorado Springs Christian
    Emma Kjellsen Junior D’Evelyn
    Kati Livingood Junior D’Evelyn
    Jayden Miller Freshman D’Evelyn
    Sonja Morin Junior D’Evelyn
    Molly Rogers Junior D’Evelyn
    Marley Somers Junior D’Evelyn
    Eliana Thompson Sophomore D’Evelyn
    Leah Hill Sophomore DSST: Montview
    Caela Benkendorf Junior Elizabeth
    Emily Gertie Freshman Elizabeth
    Ella Hedman Freshman Elizabeth
    Tana Johnson Freshman Elizabeth
    Masen Loeks Sophomore Elizabeth
    Gianna Spangler Sophomore Elizabeth
    Jordyn Thompson Senior Elizabeth
    Charlotte Raymond Junior Estes Park
    Kaylie Bookout Freshman Faith Christian
    Madi Eggers Freshman Faith Christian
    Katherine Heekin Sophomore Faith Christian
    Shannon King Senior Faith Christian
    Anna MacPhee Sophomore Faith Christian
    Audrey Orstead Junior Faith Christian
    Landrey Walter Sophomore Faith Christian
    Kylie Simshauser Junior Florence
    Lexi Angus Sophomore Frontier Academy
    Samantha Angus Senior Frontier Academy
    Madison Brosig Freshman Frontier Academy
    Julia Brown Senior Frontier Academy
    Samantha Byerly Freshman Frontier Academy
    Sarah Ellis Senior Frontier Academy
    Audrynn Street Junior Frontier Academy
    Ivy Pelletier Junior Gunnison
    Bria Rickert Senior Gunnison
    Evelyn Boyd Sophomore Holy Family
    Nina Finocchiaro Senior Holy Family
    Alyssa Jany Sophomore Holy Family
    Summer Norwell Freshman Holy Family
    Maddie Tapp Junior Holy Family
    Gabby Thomas Senior Holy Family
    Alyssa Wells Junior Holy Family
    Jocey Farhar Junior Jefferson Academy
    Kate Giblin Junior Jefferson Academy
    Laura Kohler Sophomore Jefferson Academy
    Tessa Stadler Freshman Jefferson Academy
    Asha Stephens Freshman Jefferson Academy
    Jennifer Torres Senior Jefferson Academy
    Emma Wiley Junior Jefferson Academy
    Taylor Friesen Sophomore Liberty Common
    Logan Haugestuen Freshman Liberty Common
    Bryanna Kauffman Sophomore Liberty Common
    Elizabeth Marsh Senior Liberty Common
    Ruby Richardson Freshman Liberty Common
    Viviana Torrejon Freshman Liberty Common
    Megan Zupancic Sophomore Liberty Common
    Abbie Saline Senior Lutheran
    Leah Cormican Sophomore Middle Park
    Alayna Behrman Junior Moffat County
    Halle Hamilton Sophomore Moffat County
    Emma Jones Sophomore Moffat County
    Kelsey McDiffett Junior Moffat County
    Bree Meats Sophomore Moffat County
    Emaleigh Papierski Junior Moffat County
    Stephenie Swindler Senior Moffat County
    Annabelle Bowls Senior Pagosa Springs
    Ivory Carpenter Junior Pagosa Springs
    Megan Greenly Junior Pagosa Springs
    Sierra Liverett Sophomore Pagosa Springs
    Michelle Sauceda Sophomore Pagosa Springs
    Celia Taylor Senior Pagosa Springs
    Nell Taylor Sophomore Pagosa Springs
    Allison Beasley Junior Peak to Peak
    Isabella Rueda Sophomore Prospect Ridge
    Bailey Steyaert Freshman Resurrection Christian
    Fern Clark Junior Salida
    Lanee Dziura Freshman Salida
    Alex Hebert Freshman Salida
    Kaylynn Shaffer Junior Salida
    Quinn Smith Freshman Salida
    Amelia Tonnesen Senior Salida
    Lydia Tonnesen Sophomore Salida
    Kayden Tafoya Sophomore Severance
    Hannah Anderson Senior SkyView Academy
    Elizabeth Baade Senior SkyView Academy
    Isabel Baker Freshman SkyView Academy
    Eloise Bradley Junior SkyView Academy
    Chloe Harbick Senior SkyView Academy
    Abigail Skurdal Senior SkyView Academy
    Elsie Skurdal Sophomore SkyView Academy
    Hana Husmann Freshman St. Mary’s Academy
    Miriam Anderson Senior Stargate
    Samantha Bonfiglio-Oswald Junior Stargate
    Lexy Bullen Freshman Stargate
    Ashley Dibonas Senior Stargate
    Darby Englehardt Junior Stargate
    Emilie Johnson Senior Stargate
    Ella Waterman Freshman Stargate
    Bridget Turner Junior The Academy
    Adia Byron Freshman The Classical Academy
    Kennedy McDonald Sophomore The Classical Academy
    Kotryna Obergfell Senior The Classical Academy
    Kyra Shaner Freshman The Classical Academy
    Rebecca Thompson Senior The Classical Academy
    Sophia Valentine Sophomore The Classical Academy
    Sawyer Wilson Freshman The Classical Academy
    Tanna Adams Freshman The Vanguard
    Mar Canasa Freshman The Vanguard
    Hannah Duez Junior The Vanguard
    Isabel Grizales Senior The Vanguard
    Ella Johnson Sophomore The Vanguard
    Madi Moen Senior The Vanguard
    Jo Muschenich Freshman The Vanguard
    Kate Harvey Freshman University
    Kylie Kravig Junior University
    Taryn Kravig Freshman University
    Malia Pope Senior University
    Amanda Sigmon Freshman University
    Kayla Sigmon Senior University
    Samantha Yost Junior University
    Boys
    Name Grade School
    Izaiah Casanova Freshman Alamosa
    Gradie Gardner Sophomore Alamosa
    Isaac Higerado Freshman Alamosa
    Josh Lopez Senior Alamosa
    Josh Medina Junior Alamosa
    Cole Schwiezer Senior Alamosa
    Santiago Trujillo Freshman Alamosa
    Tucker Bruce Senior Basalt
    Elco Garcia Senior Bayfield
    Royce Hinojosa Sophomore Bayfield
    Xander Hovenstine Junior Bayfield
    Shane Moore Senior Bayfield
    Jonas Nanaeto Senior Bayfield
    Rylan Ross Senior Bayfield
    Zeb Shields Junior Bayfield
    Dylan Carder Senior Berthoud
    Kyle Conlon Senior Berthoud
    Eli Greenslit Junior Berthoud
    Carlos Gutierrez Senior Berthoud
    Tyler Herndon Sophomore Berthoud
    Joe Malinowski Junior Berthoud
    Lane Pirkey Junior Berthoud
    Tyler Parker Freshman Coal Ridge
    Jonathan Fossel Senior Colorado Academy
    Walt Jones Senior Colorado Academy
    Toren Knepper Freshman Colorado Academy
    Avery Lin Senior Colorado Academy
    Charles Link Freshman Colorado Academy
    Cole Siegler Sophomore Colorado Academy
    Bradley Troyer Freshman Colorado Academy
    Shad Lewis FALSE Delta
    Eli Masket Senior Denver West
    Evan Gesick Junior Eaton
    Logan Gullett Freshman Eaton
    John Flipse Senior Elizabeth
    Jacob States Senior Elizabeth
    Joshua Judson Sophomore Faith Christian
    Antonio Marquez FALSE Fort Lupton
    Christian Baca Senior Frontier Academy
    Sylas Chambers Junior Frontier Academy
    Jaden Davis Senior Frontier Academy
    Abuzaid Fanning Freshman Frontier Academy
    Sebastian Groom Sophomore Frontier Academy
    Justin Quammen Junior Frontier Academy
    Cory Shea Senior Frontier Academy
    Zeb Alexander Senior Gunnison
    Alex Baca Junior Gunnison
    Jackson Baker Sophomore Gunnison
    Jacob Billingsley Senior Gunnison
    Rhys Orgill Sophomore Gunnison
    Brennan Stice Junior Gunnison
    Connor Zummach Sophomore Gunnison
    Patrick Cavanaugh Freshman Holy Family
    Jack Culp Junior Holy Family
    Andrew Descalzo Sophomore Holy Family
    Anthony Haberkorn Freshman Holy Family
    Luke Hixson Sophomore Holy Family
    Micah Munoz Sophomore Holy Family
    Jacob Vigil Sophomore Holy Family
    Max Brown Senior Jefferson Academy
    Jacob Crookston Junior Jefferson Academy
    Michael Leoni Senior Jefferson Academy
    Evan Mills Sophomore Jefferson Academy
    Cole Reisdorf Junior Jefferson Academy
    Blake Robinson Senior Jefferson Academy
    Peter Van Cleave Senior Jefferson Academy
    Alex Barker Junior Kent Denver
    Jonathan Bennett Junior Kent Denver
    Connor Capoot Junior Kent Denver
    Harrison Davies Senior Kent Denver
    Finn Hagerty Senior Kent Denver
    Vivek Shah Junior Kent Denver
    Bailey Thomas Freshman Kent Denver
    Branden Davis Sophomore Lamar
    Lucas Barber Junior Liberty Common
    Isaac Clark Junior Liberty Common
    David Hill Senior Liberty Common
    Hudson Majeski Senior Liberty Common
    Stephen Martinez Sophomore Liberty Common
    Ben Miller Senior Liberty Common
    Jadon Scarpella Junior Liberty Common
    Charles Dennis Sophomore Lutheran
    Matt Greenwood Senior Lutheran
    Preston Holt Sophomore Lutheran
    Sean House Senior Lutheran
    Landon McDowell Sophomore Lutheran
    Ty Schauer Senior Lutheran
    Ben Sparling Sophomore Lutheran
    Henry Ilyasova Sophomore Manitou Springs
    Wilson Eike Senior Moffat County
    Kale Johnson Sophomore Moffat County
    Keaton Knez Junior Moffat County
    Noah Mortenson Freshman Moffat County
    Wyatt Mortenson Junior Moffat County
    Coltyn Terry Junior Moffat County
    Ian Trevenan Freshman Moffat County
    Mason Blakemore Senior Pagosa Springs
    Clayton Cayard Junior Pagosa Springs
    Cooper Evans Junior Pagosa Springs
    Jack Foster Senior Pagosa Springs
    Gabe Heraty Junior Pagosa Springs
    David Morehouse Sophomore Pagosa Springs
    Elan Ramirez Junior Pagosa Springs
    Austin Cook Freshman Peak to Peak
    Aidan Graziano Junior Peak to Peak
    Ryan Kuykendall Junior Peak to Peak
    Isaac Langer Freshman Peak to Peak
    Thomas Liu Sophomore Peak to Peak
    Aneesh Movva Freshman Peak to Peak
    Zachary Smith Junior Peak to Peak
    Gabriel Rueda Senior Prospect Ridge
    Preston Fagerlin Junior Resurrection Christian
    Jonathan Hernandez Junior Rifle
    Devon Martinez Sophomore Riverdale Ridge
    Deven Nolasco Sophomore Riverdale Ridge
    Michael Pineiro Junior Riverdale Ridge
    Alex Robinson Junior Riverdale Ridge
    Tyler Robinson Junior Riverdale Ridge
    Emilio Sena Sophomore Riverdale Ridge
    Anthony Thomas Junior Riverdale Ridge
    Kuper Banghart Sophomore Salida
    Frank Decew Senior Salida
    Jason Joslin Senior Salida
    Bean Minor Senior Salida
    Finley Petit Senior Salida
    Reilly Stack Senior Salida
    Elijah Wilcox Sophomore Salida
    Jack Lee Sophomore SkyView Academy
    Sam Lindner Freshman SkyView Academy
    Owen Nolan Sophomore SkyView Academy
    Ibrohim Nosirov Senior SkyView Academy
    Dominic Scavuzzo Sophomore SkyView Academy
    Will Scavuzzo Senior SkyView Academy
    Michael Vargas Freshman SkyView Academy
    Matt Bonfiglio-Oswald Senior Stargate
    Scott Enriquez Junior Stargate
    Alex Hill Sophomore Stargate
    Jacob Hofer Junior Stargate
    Maheswara Vatti Sophomore Stargate
    Jackson Ware Senior Stargate
    Nick Wilkins Sophomore Stargate
    Adam Ambuul Senior The Classical Academy
    Nathaniel Brim Junior The Classical Academy
    Ryan Flaherty Sophomore The Classical Academy
    Will Moore Sophomore The Classical Academy
    Mason Norman Senior The Classical Academy
    Landon Sheveland Senior The Classical Academy
    Chandler Wilburn Freshman The Classical Academy
    Owen Bonnell Freshman University
    Burke Ewing Senior University
    Brayden Garrott Senior University
    Joshua Garrott Freshman University
    Joseph Price Senior University
    Dylan Thomas Senior University
    Nick Thomas Senior University
    Cale Schafer Senior Valley

    [divider]

    Class 4A

    Girls
    Name Grade School
    Ella Chura Sophomore Air Academy
    Zoe Lachnidt Sophomore Air Academy
    Tatum Miller Senior Air Academy
    Brooke Moss Junior Air Academy
    Olivia Novy Junior Air Academy
    Dylan Teeples Sophomore Air Academy
    Chelsea Webber Sophomore Air Academy
    Milaina Almonte Freshman Battle Mountain
    Haley Brewster Junior Battle Mountain
    Grace Johnson Junior Battle Mountain
    Sam Lindall Senior Battle Mountain
    Elliot Pribramsky Sophomore Battle Mountain
    Emma Reeder Sophomore Battle Mountain
    Lily Whelan Freshman Battle Mountain
    Grace Armstrong Senior Centaurus
    Riley Geldean Senior Centaurus
    Katie Hooten Senior Centaurus
    Natalie Kramer Junior Centaurus
    Maggie McCleskey Sophomore Centaurus
    Audrey O’Malley Junior Centaurus
    Bailey Snyder Junior Centaurus
    Tristian Spence Sophomore Central (Grand Junction)
    Josie Diffendaffer Sophomore Cheyenne Mountain
    Jensen Enterman Senior Cheyenne Mountain
    Brooke Heinicke Junior Cheyenne Mountain
    Cora McClain Sophomore Cheyenne Mountain
    Breanne Raley Junior Cheyenne Mountain
    Hope Stark Sophomore Cheyenne Mountain
    Kate Twede Sophomore Cheyenne Mountain
    Grace Abernethy Senior Coronado
    Brooklyn Brown Junior Coronado
    Zoe Hutcherson Senior Coronado
    Allie Leisher Freshman Coronado
    Taylor Norman Senior Coronado
    Mel Sartain Junior Coronado
    Lauren Strizich Senior Coronado
    Evelyn Phillips Sophomore Denver North
    Emma Barron Senior Discovery Canyon
    Danica Bishop Freshman Discovery Canyon
    Abigail Braun Senior Discovery Canyon
    Isabella Fife Junior Discovery Canyon
    Emma Lindsey Sophomore Discovery Canyon
    Ellie Linnenburger Junior Discovery Canyon
    Morgan Willard Junior Discovery Canyon
    Madeleine Burns Senior Durango
    Ashley Forrest Freshman Durango
    Tea Forrest Sophomore Durango
    Kiara Hamlin Senior Durango
    Willow Lott Freshman Durango
    Angela McManus Sophomore Durango
    Sophie Ragsdale Freshman Durango
    Joslin Blair Senior Eagle Valley
    Samantha Blair Freshman Eagle Valley
    Samantha Boeke Freshman Eagle Valley
    Tatum Coe Freshman Eagle Valley
    Karelly Gallegos Sophomore Eagle Valley
    Lucy McCann Freshman Eagle Valley
    Jordan Neifert Sophomore Eagle Valley
    Alyssa Dale Sophomore Erie
    Reagan Fischer Junior Erie
    Anais Garcia Junior Erie
    Grace Jardine Senior Erie
    Lily Meskers Sophomore Erie
    Emma Osborn Junior Erie
    Isabel Sease Junior Erie
    Alexandra Emerson Junior George Washington
    Sophia Connerton-Nevin Freshman Glenwood Springs
    Ella Johnson Sophomore Glenwood Springs
    Rachel Goodrich Senior Golden
    Kate Hathway Sophomore Golden
    Harmony McMullin Junior Golden
    Lily Mourer Freshman Golden
    Elin Phillips Junior Golden
    Grace Searls Senior Golden
    Kylie Sisco Freshman Golden
    Emma Berg Junior Green Mountain
    Celia Frazier Junior Green Mountain
    Bridget Golden Sophomore Green Mountain
    Mary Cate Golden Junior Green Mountain
    Kasey Klocek Senior Green Mountain
    Jayden Laster Freshman Green Mountain
    Grace Metcalf Junior Green Mountain
    Olivia Lampros Junior Lewis-Palmer
    Lily Ragsdale Freshman Lewis-Palmer
    Hanna Strom Freshman Lewis-Palmer
    Aubrey Surage Junior Lewis-Palmer
    Emma Thomas Sophomore Lewis-Palmer
    Samantha Weese Sophomore Lewis-Palmer
    Haley Wood Senior Lewis-Palmer
    Kelsey Rycenga Senior Montrose
    Brooklyn Ewert Freshman Mountain View
    Camryn Nichols Senior Mountain View
    Samrawit Dishon Senior Niwot
    Taylor James Junior Niwot
    Eva Klingbeil Sophomore Niwot
    Eva Lennert Junior Niwot
    Joelle McDonald Senior Niwot
    Amelia Philofsky Sophomore Niwot
    Madison Shults Freshman Niwot
    Riley Buese Junior Northfield
    Kelsey Dennis Freshman Northfield
    Malia Heien Sophomore Northfield
    Addie Horton Junior Northfield
    Gabriel Kobak Freshman Northfield
    Jayla Sanderson Sophomore Northfield
    Ella Vollmer Junior Northfield
    McKenna Cone Junior Northridge
    Annalise Darnell Freshman Northridge
    Hailie Duncan Junior Northridge
    Natasha Perales Senior Northridge
    Victoria Perales Sophomore Northridge
    Carsyn Petersen Freshman Northridge
    Angelica Santos Junior Northridge
    Annie Busath Senior Palmer Ridge
    Maren Busath Junior Palmer Ridge
    Riley Colby Senior Palmer Ridge
    Audrey Gulig Senior Palmer Ridge
    Jocelyn Millican Freshman Palmer Ridge
    Melanie Suater Sophomore Palmer Ridge
    Katie Wotta Sophomore Palmer Ridge
    Baylie Koonce Senior Ponderosa
    Portia Carrera Senior Pueblo West
    Aspen Fulbright Sophomore Pueblo West
    Ginger Hartman Freshman Pueblo West
    Shayana Holcomb Junior Pueblo West
    Jordan Lucero Freshman Pueblo West
    Jordan Moran Junior Pueblo West
    Michelle Pratt Senior Pueblo West
    Cruzie Dudley Sophomore Silver Creek
    Cami Fischmann Senior Silver Creek
    Abby Fostveit Senior Silver Creek
    Olivia Hinklin Junior Silver Creek
    Elle Murray Freshman Silver Creek
    Ashlynn Weaver Senior Silver Creek
    Taylor Weiss Freshman Silver Creek
    Sophie Abernethy Junior Standley Lake
    Ryley Darnell Senior Standley Lake
    Katie Keating Senior Standley Lake
    Kaythy Liao Junior Standley Lake
    Madisyn Macklin Senior Standley Lake
    Chiara Miller Sophomore Standley Lake
    Emily Salerno Junior Standley Lake
    Maggi Congdon Senior Steamboat Springs
    Grace Staberg Senior Summit
    Payten Hillyer Freshman Thompson Valley
    Victoria Kavvadas Senior Thompson Valley
    Kenadi Krueger Senior Thompson Valley
    Olivia Krueger Sophomore Thompson Valley
    Jadyn Lara Senior Thompson Valley
    Jayda Nix Sophomore Thompson Valley
    Grace Reichardt Freshman Thompson Valley
    Sophia Mena Junior Widefield
    Boys
    Name Grade School
    Ethan Abbs Senior Air Academy
    Justin Banta Senior Air Academy
    Ben Hodge Junior Air Academy
    Ben Lumaye Junior Air Academy
    Alex Maline Junior Air Academy
    Matthew Mettler Senior Air Academy
    Matthew Storer Senior Air Academy
    Jake Allen Senior Battle Mountain
    Ari Dennis Junior Battle Mountain
    Deagen Fahrney Junior Battle Mountain
    Sullivan Middaugh Freshman Battle Mountain
    Ezri Perdue Senior Battle Mountain
    Nico Piliero Junior Battle Mountain
    Kaden Williams Sophomore Battle Mountain
    Nathan Pontious Sophomore Canon City
    Kyle Berg Sophomore Centaurus
    Ben Handwerker Junior Centaurus
    Max Heins Freshman Centaurus
    Robert Marquez Sophomore Centaurus
    John McGill Sophomore Centaurus
    James Overberg Junior Centaurus
    Kai Smith Junior Centaurus
    Billy Adams Sophomore Central (Grand Junction)
    Jacob Buddecke Sophomore Central (Grand Junction)
    Jeffrey Fiantaca Senior Central (Grand Junction)
    Jordan Leblow Sophomore Central (Grand Junction)
    Jadon Nicholson Senior Central (Grand Junction)
    Hunter Prather Senior Central (Grand Junction)
    Josh Trujillo Junior Central (Grand Junction)
    Jake Antonia Junior Cheyenne Mountain
    Cedar Collins Sophomore Cheyenne Mountain
    Nick Huger Sophomore Cheyenne Mountain
    Enzo Knapp Sophomore Cheyenne Mountain
    Erik LeRoux Sophomore Cheyenne Mountain
    Gabe Prata Senior Cheyenne Mountain
    Austin Smith Sophomore Cheyenne Mountain
    Topi Alahuhta Junior Conifer
    Shane Beston Junior Conifer
    Zack Gacnik Junior Conifer
    Tanner Stahnke Senior Conifer
    Charlie Toppin Junior Conifer
    James Ulrich Sophomore Conifer
    Isaac VanWestrienen Sophomore Conifer
    Mark Bloomfield Senior Coronado
    Zinabu Engstrom Sophomore Coronado
    Ben Hayes-Lemmon Senior Coronado
    Miles Medina Junior Coronado
    Adam Schaubroeck Freshman Coronado
    Charlie Schroeder Sophomore Coronado
    Spencer Stepp Freshman Coronado
    Gavin Shary Sophomore Denver North
    Michael Benner Freshman Durango
    Paul Knight Junior Durango
    Land Lambert Sophomore Durango
    Logan Moore Senior Durango
    Aiden Quayle Junior Durango
    Luke Tichi Senior Durango
    Jack Whistler Senior Durango
    Gage Nielsen Junior Eagle Valley
    Luke Fritsche Freshman Erie
    Timothy Fritsche Senior Erie
    Adam Garcia Senior Erie
    Lbona Haile Senior Erie
    Adam Huonder Senior Erie
    Evan Kraus Freshman Erie
    Alexander Walker Senior Erie
    Colin Szuch Senior Evergreen
    Ross Combs Senior George Washington
    Peter Neid Freshman George Washington
    Kai Padilla-Smith Senior George Washington
    Gen Rothberg Freshman George Washington
    Will Searfoorce Freshman George Washington
    Henry Shugart Senior George Washington
    Charlie Welch Junior George Washington
    Bryce Reeburgh Sophomore Golden
    Hermon Gebrehiwat Sophomore Greeley Central
    Grahm Tuohy-Gaydos Junior Green Mountain
    Isaac Cade Senior Lewis-Palmer
    Patrick Jirele Senior Lewis-Palmer
    Max Lantz III Senior Lewis-Palmer
    John Morrison Senior Lewis-Palmer
    Josiah Petak Junior Lewis-Palmer
    Reid Smith Sophomore Lewis-Palmer
    Henry Taylor Junior Lewis-Palmer
    Blake Anderson Senior Littleton
    Cooper Brown Junior Littleton
    Uziel Garcia Senior Littleton
    Donovan Marshall Senior Littleton
    Evan Moore Junior Littleton
    Grady Redding Sophomore Littleton
    Hans Romine Senior Littleton
    Leon Engle Senior Longmont
    Jose Guevara Junior Longmont
    Owen Kilcullen Junior Longmont
    Connor McCormick Sophomore Longmont
    Andreas O’Malley Sophomore Longmont
    Memphis Thomas Senior Longmont
    Dominic Warner Sophomore Longmont
    Tyler Bare Junior Mead
    Keegan Caldwell Junior Mead
    Nathan Hoffman Sophomore Mead
    Nolan Hoffman Freshman Mead
    Tyler Mayer Sophomore Mead
    Joseph McGregor Freshman Mead
    Nick Scohy Senior Mead
    Ethan Birchem Sophomore Montrose
    Jonas Graff Freshman Montrose
    Sean Graff Junior Montrose
    Zack Morris Freshman Montrose
    Nels Motley Sophomore Montrose
    Zack Oldroyd Sophomore Montrose
    Joshua Simpson Sophomore Montrose
    Jackson Shorten Sophomore Mountain View
    Michael Dudzic FALSE Mullen
    Zane Bergen Sophomore Niwot
    Michael Carpenter Senior Niwot
    Cruz Culpepper Senior Niwot
    Joey Hendershot Sophomore Niwot
    Joaquin Herrera Junior Niwot
    Jack Kenkel Senior Niwot
    Grayden Rauba Junior Niwot
    Tyler Imhof Junior Northfield
    Ian Kleinschmidt Sophomore Northfield
    Isaac Kleinschmidt Freshman Northfield
    Nathan Krasner Freshman Northfield
    Ethan Kunze Junior Northfield
    Finn Phillips Freshman Northfield
    Micai Shoots Junior Northfield
    Colton Magnuson Junior Northridge
    Lance Anderson Sophomore Palmer Ridge
    Jake Bach Freshman Palmer Ridge
    Hans Larson Senior Palmer Ridge
    Nate Lee Junior Palmer Ridge
    Colby Schultz Sophomore Palmer Ridge
    Aleksandr Solano Senior Palmer Ridge
    Ben Norby Senior Ponderosa
    Luke Piquard Junior Ponderosa
    Dalton Yost Senior Roosevelt
    Patrick Ash Sophomore Silver Creek
    Henry Terhaar Junior Silver Creek
    Jaydon Fryer Junior Steamboat Springs
    Max Bonenberger Junior Summit
    Sam Burke Junior Summit
    Paul Hans Senior Summit
    Giovanni Marquez Junior Summit
    Zach McBride Freshman Summit
    Dominykas Remeikis Freshman Summit
    Jeremiah Vaille Junior Summit
    Quint Firestone Sophomore Thompson Valley
    Gerasimos Kavvadas Junior Thompson Valley
    Ethan Kravig Senior Thompson Valley
    Brayden Schmidt Freshman Thompson Valley
    Carson Schmidt Sophomore Thompson Valley
    Dylan Schubert Senior Thompson Valley
    Ethan Stern Freshman Thompson Valley
    Jonathan Cabrera Senior Widefield

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    Class 5A

    Girls
    Name Grade School
    Rylee Aksamit Senior Arapahoe
    Megan Bergstrom Junior Arapahoe
    Ava Escorcia Freshman Arapahoe
    Delia Guilbert Senior Arapahoe
    Emily Lamontagne Freshman Arapahoe
    Kira MacGill Senior Arapahoe
    Ava Mitchell Freshman Arapahoe
    Stella Vieth Sophomore Boulder
    McKenna Yates Junior Brighton
    Caroline Daugherty Sophomore Broomfield
    Lauren Felknor Senior Broomfield
    Maelynn Higgins Freshman Broomfield
    Sierra Parks Sophomore Broomfield
    Norah Powers Freshman Broomfield
    Sydney Swanker Senior Broomfield
    Paisley Williamson Freshman Broomfield
    Kyla Colomina Sophomore Chaparral
    Aidyn Covington Freshman Chaparral
    Morgan Fox Sophomore Chaparral
    Bryanna Hoffman Freshman Chaparral
    Aspen Jeffers Senior Chaparral
    Violet Thompson Freshman Chaparral
    Kenzie Wilkinson Sophomore Chaparral
    Campbell Faust Junior Cherokee Trail
    Soonhee Han Senior Cherokee Trail
    Lauren Hodges Junior Cherokee Trail
    Megan Hodges Junior Cherokee Trail
    Mckenna Mazeski Freshman Cherokee Trail
    Cameron McConnell Sophomore Cherokee Trail
    Tarikwa Woldemariam Senior Cherokee Trail
    Maggie Goeglein Junior Cherry Creek
    Elizabeth Lapporte Senior Cherry Creek
    Lauren Lapporte Senior Cherry Creek
    Abigail Maclean Sophomore Cherry Creek
    Addison Price Freshman Cherry Creek
    Claire Semerod Sophomore Cherry Creek
    Riley Stewart Sophomore Cherry Creek
    AnnaLucy Buddenhagen Senior Denver East
    Abby Howard Junior Denver East
    Laura Romero Junior Denver East
    Julia Schor Junior Denver East
    Lilia Scudamore Junior Denver East
    Lindsey Weyant Senior Denver East
    Maya Winfield Junior Denver East
    Mikayla Cox Senior Doherty
    Haley Blomquist Junior Douglas County
    Abby Croasdell Senior Douglas County
    Sidney Dionisio Senior Douglas County
    Erika Olson Junior Douglas County
    Mia Radford Freshman Douglas County
    Robin Thrush Sophomore Douglas County
    Aidyn Woodall Sophomore Douglas County
    Tegan Bartholomew Brown Senior Fairview
    Monet Castellino Sophomore Fairview
    Aloha Churchill Senior Fairview
    Amelia DiGiano Junior Fairview
    Kinsey Hall Senior Fairview
    Devin Murphy Freshman Fairview
    Ellie Smith Senior Fairview
    Emily Beckner Sophomore Fort Collins
    Hannah Boday Sophomore Fort Collins
    Erin Ervin Freshman Fort Collins
    Katie Grabenstein Junior Fort Collins
    Ella Johns Freshman Fort Collins
    Madelynn Potter Senior Fort Collins
    Anne Sullivan Sophomore Fort Collins
    Ellie Black Senior Fossil Ridge
    Olivia Dickinson Sophomore Fossil Ridge
    Lena Fogarty Sophomore Fossil Ridge
    Ally Herring Sophomore Fossil Ridge
    Caitlin Hunt Sophomore Fossil Ridge
    Dylan Luciani Sophomore Fossil Ridge
    Isabelle Missimer Junior Fossil Ridge
    Emily Hamilton Senior Fountain-Fort Carson
    Elaina Arcand Junior Fruita Monument
    Mckenzie Clark Sophomore Fruita Monument
    Jadyn Heil Sophomore Fruita Monument
    Arianna Kincaid Senior Fruita Monument
    Taylor Kincaid Senior Fruita Monument
    Amanda McGill Sophomore Fruita Monument
    Ashlynn Squires Senior Fruita Monument
    Anna Swanson Senior Grandview
    Megan Starkey Senior Greeley West
    Maya Davis Senior Legacy
    Abby Jones Senior Legacy
    Peyton Meier Sophomore Legacy
    Zelly Moore Senior Legacy
    Mia Mraz Sophomore Legacy
    Erica Sexton Sophomore Legacy
    Brynn Siles Senior Legacy
    Lydia Jenkins Freshman Legend
    Ashley Johnson Sophomore Legend
    Haley Barrington Sophomore Liberty
    Avery Crockett Junior Loveland
    Emma Deason Freshman Loveland
    Grace Harper Freshman Loveland
    Alix Huhta Senior Loveland
    Cadence Lapp Sophomore Loveland
    Madison Pierson Sophomore Loveland
    Cecilia Velarde Junior Loveland
    Julia Mainland Senior Monarch
    Anna Wexler Senior Monarch
    Claire Rusovick Senior Mountain Range
    Jessica Barich Senior Mountain Vista
    Leah Christians Junior Mountain Vista
    Shantell Hafner Junior Mountain Vista
    Lanie Lopez Senior Mountain Vista
    Sarah O’Sullivan Senior Mountain Vista
    Annie Romalia Freshman Mountain Vista
    Shayda Zarrin Sophomore Mountain Vista
    Leah Goodloe Senior Palmer
    Adele Havlick Freshman Palmer
    Faith Kelly Junior Palmer
    Sophie McIntyre Freshman Palmer
    Ellie Schueler Junior Palmer
    Julia Solano Senior Palmer
    Brier Witherow Freshman Palmer
    Nadine Almasri Senior Pine Creek
    Kayla Anderson Sophomore Pine Creek
    Madelyn Blazo Sophomore Pine Creek
    Lauren Boutelle Freshman Pine Creek
    Faith Brandt Sophomore Pine Creek
    Brooke Coleman Senior Pine Creek
    Makala Jaramillo Freshman Pine Creek
    Emma Stutzman Freshman Pomona
    Arwen Lyons Sophomore Poudre
    Elizabeth Schweiker Senior Ralston Valley
    Mollie Roden Junior Rampart
    Alexandra Collins Freshman Regis Jesuit
    Amelie Colsman Sophomore Regis Jesuit
    Isalina Colsman Senior Regis Jesuit
    Evan Harlan Freshman Regis Jesuit
    Mikayla Smith Junior Regis Jesuit
    Elizabeth Somer Senior Regis Jesuit
    Christie Stratman Freshman Regis Jesuit
    Emily Deegan Junior Rocky Mountain
    Emily Doerfler Freshman Rocky Mountain
    Edythmae Frodl Junior Rocky Mountain
    Camille Long-Shore Sophomore Rocky Mountain
    Rain Orsi Senior Rocky Mountain
    Ella Wolf Sophomore Rocky Mountain
    Carmella Wright Senior Rocky Mountain
    Kelsey Bubier Sophomore ThunderRidge
    Mads Edwards Senior ThunderRidge
    Shae Henley Senior ThunderRidge
    Skye Henley Freshman ThunderRidge
    Kate Hill Sophomore ThunderRidge
    Kacey Johnson Senior ThunderRidge
    Kera Nguyen Freshman ThunderRidge
    Reese Dragovich Junior Valor Christian
    Ashley Jones Senior Valor Christian
    Isabelle Ritz Sophomore Valor Christian
    Taylor Rorick Freshman Valor Christian
    Bri Teegarden Senior Valor Christian
    Taylor Whitfield Junior Valor Christian
    Brooke Wilson Freshman Valor Christian
    Boys
    Name Grade School
    Blake Hansen Junior Arapahoe
    Stephen Haysley Senior Arapahoe
    Mitchell Lockard Junior Arapahoe
    Cameron Perdew Junior Arapahoe
    Isaac Peterson Sophomore Arapahoe
    Zachary Schmitt Sophomore Arapahoe
    Cole Trautman Senior Arapahoe
    Dominic Danborn Junior Arvada West
    Gabe Schultz Junior Arvada West
    Gavin Geer Sophomore Boulder
    Slaiman Hadi Sophomore Boulder
    Lukas Haug Junior Boulder
    Stefan Haug Freshman Boulder
    Carson McCue Junior Boulder
    Colter Oroke Junior Boulder
    Carson Williams Senior Boulder
    Logan Stodden Junior Broomfield
    James Thomas Junior Broomfield
    Connor Baty Sophomore Castle View
    Cade Forbes Senior Castle View
    Hal Fotinos Junior Castle View
    William Merrick Sophomore Castle View
    Edward Rush Junior Castle View
    Aidan Scott Junior Castle View
    Jared Wright Junior Castle View
    Cole Nash Senior Chatfield
    Evan Armstrong Freshman Cherokee Trail
    Dominic Campbell Senior Cherokee Trail
    Logan McGowan Freshman Cherokee Trail
    Carson Scohera Sophomore Cherokee Trail
    Caden Smith Junior Cherokee Trail
    Cade Thomas Senior Cherokee Trail
    Gavyn Welsh Junior Cherokee Trail
    Christopher Dutzar Senior Cherry Creek
    Josh Honig-Frand Senior Cherry Creek
    Julio Jaime Junior Cherry Creek
    Nick Most Senior Cherry Creek
    Adam Parish Junior Cherry Creek
    Liam Scott Senior Cherry Creek
    Parker Wolfe Junior Cherry Creek
    Ben Morrin Senior Dakota Ridge
    Wyatt Oglesby Senior Dakota Ridge
    Blake Ohlson Senior Dakota Ridge
    Connor Ohlson Senior Dakota Ridge
    Ben Piegat Senior Dakota Ridge
    Ethan Straub Junior Dakota Ridge
    Jacob White Junior Dakota Ridge
    Will Daley Senior Denver East
    Asher Hoyt Senior Denver East
    Rodrigo Hackos Junior Eaglecrest
    Edward Schwandt Senior Eaglecrest
    Christian Castellino Junior Fairview
    Anders Cote Senior Fairview
    Wiley Feiger Senior Fairview
    Josh Klaus Senior Fairview
    Henry Murphy Junior Fairview
    Eric Sankey Sophomore Fairview
    Oliver Wright Junior Fairview
    Matthew Boyle Senior Fort Collins
    William Bush Senior Fort Collins
    Kevin Conlon Senior Fort Collins
    James Gregory Senior Fort Collins
    Calbert Guest Senior Fort Collins
    Cody Larsen Senior Fort Collins
    Noah Wheeling Senior Fort Collins
    Zane Kondratieff Freshman Fossil Ridge
    Peter Martin Senior Fossil Ridge
    Guillaume Pattyn Senior Fossil Ridge
    Joey Souverin Freshman Fossil Ridge
    Luke Spencer Sophomore Fossil Ridge
    Cy Teruel Freshman Fossil Ridge
    Cody Wangen Junior Fossil Ridge
    Yasin Sado Senior Gateway
    Peter Fox Junior Grandview
    Ryan Wethington Senior Greeley West
    Michael Beck Junior Heritage
    Jason Becker Junior Heritage
    Simeon Ehm Senior Heritage
    Connor Kennedy Sophomore Heritage
    Cory Kennedy Senior Heritage
    Zach Mullen Senior Heritage
    Austin Plunkert Senior Heritage
    Matthew Lobojko Junior Highlands Ranch
    Kade Bullion Junior Horizon
    Nyath Wood Junior Horizon
    Ethan Carpenter Sophomore Legacy
    Parker Lee Senior Legacy
    Ryan Montera Junior Legacy
    Carson Primm Senior Legacy
    Nathan Siles Senior Legacy
    Liam Simmons Freshman Legacy
    Tyson Spradling Junior Legacy
    Jack Frado Senior Legend
    Colin Bervig Junior Liberty
    Oscar Goll Junior Liberty
    Caleb Mann Junior Liberty
    James Mulcahey Sophomore Liberty
    Aiden Prock Freshman Liberty
    Noah Schneiderman Freshman Liberty
    Ben Townsend Sophomore Liberty
    Avery Conaghan Senior Monarch
    Luke Johnson Senior Monarch
    Sam Kapner Freshman Monarch
    Henry Little Senior Monarch
    Trevor Senior Senior Monarch
    Jack Stolt Senior Monarch
    Logan Weber Senior Monarch
    Kyle Boe Junior Mountain Vista
    Davis Helmerich Senior Mountain Vista
    Collin Mooney Sophomore Mountain Vista
    Jayden Nats Sophomore Mountain Vista
    Jack O’Sullivan Senior Mountain Vista
    Seth Rouse Senior Mountain Vista
    Harrison Witt Junior Mountain Vista
    Abdi Abade Junior Overland
    Grant Bradley Junior Overland
    Cisco Alvarez Junior Palmer
    Joe Lange Sophomore Palmer
    Tucker Larsen Senior Palmer
    Gus McIntyre Senior Palmer
    Max Pearson Sophomore Palmer
    Scott Prieve Junior Palmer
    Wesley Wright Senior Palmer
    Lucas Echenique Sophomore Poudre
    John Houdeshell Senior Poudre
    Joseph Houdeshell Freshman Poudre
    Ryan Lippert Senior Poudre
    Cameron Loew Sophomore Poudre
    Owen Maser Junior Poudre
    Mark Tasker Junior Poudre
    James Ramey Junior Ralston Valley
    Ben Conlin Junior Rampart
    Noah Gandley Junior Rampart
    Aser Albachew Junior Rangeview
    Ryan Slocum Senior Rangeview
    Thomas Beatty Senior Regis Jesuit
    Owen Buehler Senior Regis Jesuit
    Matthew Collins Junior Regis Jesuit
    Nick Faestel Senior Regis Jesuit
    Brian Fields Senior Regis Jesuit
    Ben Phillips Sophomore Regis Jesuit
    Sajan Sundaram Sophomore Regis Jesuit
    Wes Beckham Senior Rock Canyon
    Carter Brand Senior Rock Canyon
    Derek Fearon Senior Rock Canyon
    Caleb Jaramillo Senior Rock Canyon
    Drew Peters Senior Rock Canyon
    Bobby Scott Junior Rock Canyon
    Carson Timmons Senior Rock Canyon
    Quinn Baugh Sophomore Rocky Mountain
    Luis Caballero Junior Rocky Mountain
    Mac Eliason Sophomore Rocky Mountain
    Tanner Halopoff Freshman Rocky Mountain
    Dalton Kaines Sophomore Rocky Mountain
    Niall Kaines Junior Rocky Mountain
    Luke Lowndes Freshman Rocky Mountain
    Dalton Seymour Senior Smoky Hill
    Tyler Downs Freshman Valor Christian
    Justin Marcum Sophomore Valor Christian
    Shane Pranno Sophomore Valor Christian
    Tyler Pranno Sophomore Valor Christian
    Cole Sprout Senior Valor Christian
    Luke Sundberg Senior Valor Christian
    Beau Thomason Junior Valor Christian

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    Unified

    Name Grade School
    Jillian Akers Sophomore Air Academy
    Destiny Case Junior Alameda
    Catherine Darrow Senior Lyons
    Gisselle Preciado Senior Rocky Ford
    Tyler Hendricks Junior Brighton
    Jack Moore Freshman Brighton
    Raykon James Senior Canon City
    Garrett Rapp Junior Central (Grand Junction)
    Kei Barnes Sophomore Cheyenne Mountain
    Harrison Walter Sophomore Custer County
    Jessie Thompson Sophomore Elizabeth
    Thomas Yates Senior Elizabeth
    Rafat Al Islam Senior Fort Collins
    Kavan Brown Junior Mesa Ridge
    Braxton Morgan-Miranda Junior Palmer
    Giovani Camcho Senior Rocky Ford

  • Here’s who qualified for the state softball tournaments at regionals

    Lakewood Rock Canyon softball
    More photos. (PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com)

    The regional softball tournaments were completed on Saturday in all three classifications:

    As a result, the following teams have qualified for the state tournament, which will be Oct. 25-26 at Aurora Sports Park.

    An asterisk indicates that the team won its region. All regional champions will be seeded Nos. 1-8 at the state tournament.

    The state brackets will be released on Monday.

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    Class 5A

    Bracket

    • No. 1 Rock Canyon*
    • No. 2 Columbine*
    • No. 5 Rocky Mountain*
    • No. 6 Broomfield*
    • No. 9 Fossil Ridge*
    • No. 10 Arapahoe*
    • No. 13 Legacy*
    • No. 14 Brighton*
    • No. 4 Loveland
    • No. 7 Chatfield
    • No. 8 Smoky Hill
    • No. 16 Lakewood
    • No. 18 Legend
    • No. 22 Arvada West
    • No. 28 Valor Christian
    • No. 30 Ralston Valley

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    Class 4A

    Bracket

    • No. 1 Golden*
    • No. 2 Holy Family*
    • No. 3 Pueblo South*
    • No. 5 Wheat Ridge*
    • No. 6 Silver Creek*
    • No. 10 Mead*
    • No. 20 Elizabeth*
    • No. 24 Roosevelt*
    • No. 4 Pueblo County
    • No. 7 Pueblo Central
    • No. 8 D’Evelyn
    • No. 11 Rifle
    • No. 12 Erie
    • No. 14 Coronado
    • No. 15 Evergreen
    • No. 17 Mesa Ridge

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    Class 3A

    Bracket

    • No. 1 University*
    • No. 2 Basalt*
    • No. 3 Brush*
    • No. 4 Strasburg*
    • No. 5 Riverdale Ridge*
    • No. 6 Eaton*
    • No. 7 Sterling*
    • No. 8 Limon*
    • No. 9 Montezuma-Cortez
    • No. 10 Rocky Ford
    • No. 11 The Academy
    • No. 12 Lyons
    • No. 13 Cedaredge
    • No. 14 Fort Lupton
    • No. 15 Lamar
    • No. 16 La Junta

  • Football rankings: Four new teams join this week’s polls

    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Four new teams joined this week’s football rankings: Cherokee Trail (5A), Brighton (4A), Harrison (3A) and Elizabeth (2A).

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. Polls are released each Monday.

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Football Polls

    Voted upon by coaches around the state. New voters can sign up by emailing rcasey@chsaa.org. In class 1A-5A, these rankings will factor into postseason seeding. More information is available here.

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Columbine (10) 7-0 214 1 W
    2 Cherry Creek (8) 7-0 207 2 W
    3 Valor Christian (5) 6-1 184 3 W
    4 Ralston Valley 7-0 161 5 W
    5 Regis Jesuit 7-0 141 6 W
    6 Grandview 6-1 87 4 L
    7 Pomona 4-3 76 8 W
    8 Eaglecrest 6-1 71 7 W
    9 Fairview 6-1 59 9 W
    10 Cherokee Trail 5-2 35 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Legend 14, Smoky Hill 7, Arapahoe 3, Castle View 3, ThunderRidge 2, Mullen 1.
    Dropped out
    Legend (10).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pine Creek (23) 5-1 255 1 W
    2 Broomfield (2) 6-0 214 2 W
    3 Montrose (1) 6-0 200 3 W
    4 Chatfield 5-1 157 4 W
    5 Pueblo West 5-1 147 6 W
    6 Vista Peak Prep 6-0 143 5 W
    7 Dakota Ridge 5-1 76 8 W
    8 Loveland 4-2 61 9 W
    9 Heritage 4-2 41 7 L
    10 Brighton 5-1 32 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Fruita Monument 29, Golden 20, Hinkley 17, Ponderosa 8, Longmont 6, Wheat Ridge 6, Skyline 5, Vista Ridge 5, Greeley West 3, Monarch 2, Air Academy 1, Mesa Ridge 1, Windsor 1.
    Dropped out
    Hinkley (10).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Palmer Ridge (16) 5-1 194 1 W
    2 Mead (4) 6-0 173 2 W
    3 Pueblo South 5-1 165 3 W
    4 Discovery Canyon 5-1 111 4 W
    5 Conifer 6-0 100 8 W
    6 Frederick 6-0 85 6 W
    7 Durango 4-2 55 9 W
    8 Lutheran 4-2 51 7 L
    9 Green Mountain 4-2 47 5 L
    10 Harrison 5-1 27 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Holy Family 21, Thomas Jefferson 21, Erie 19, Pueblo Central 19, Palisade 15, Roosevelt 11, Northridge 10, Fort Morgan 9, Pueblo East 8, Battle Mountain 6, Evergreen 4, Littleton 3, Eagle Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    Palisade (10).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Rifle (18) 6-0 223 1 W
    2 Sterling (2) 5-1 189 4 W
    3 Platte Valley (1) 5-1 180 3 W
    4 Resurrection Christian (2) 5-1 169 5 W
    5 Delta 5-1 125 2 –
    6 Faith Christian (1) 5-1 124 6 W
    7 Basalt 6-0 114 7 W
    8 Elizabeth 5-1 53 – W
    9 Eaton 4-2 48 9 W
    10 The Classical Academy 4-2 42 10 W
    Others receiving votes:
    Lamar 14, Englewood 13, La Junta 12, Alamosa 9, Bennett 2, University 2, Aspen 1.
    Dropped out
    La Junta (8).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Strasburg (16) 6-0 178 1 W
    2 Limon 5-1 151 2 W
    3 Holyoke (2) 6-0 134 3 W
    4 Florence 6-0 124 4 W
    5 Colorado Springs Christian 5-1 95 7 W
    6 Meeker 5-1 83 6 W
    7 Centauri 5-1 81 5 W
    8 Wray 5-1 38 8 W
    9 Hotchkiss 5-1 32 10 W
    10 Highland 3-3 22 9 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Flatirons Academy 15, Rye 14, Peyton 8, Buena Vista 7, Burlington 5, Grand Valley 3.
    Dropped out
    None.
    8-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sedgwick County (11) 7-0 145 1 W
    2 Fowler (3) 6-0 134 2 W
    3 Sanford 6-0 115 7 W
    4 Merino 5-1 85 5 W
    5 Mancos 5-1 76 3 L
    6 Dayspring Christian Academy 5-1 66 4 L
    7 Vail Christian (1) 6-0 57 8 W
    8 Pikes Peak Christian 4-1 46 9 W
    9 Caliche 4-2 30 6 L
    10 Dove Creek 5-1 18 10 Bye
    Others receiving votes:
    Rangely 11, West Grand 10, Elbert 9, Holly 7, Hoehne 6, Sargent 6, Soroco 4.
    Dropped out
    None.
    6-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kit Carson (9) 7-0 99 1 W
    2 Fleming (1) 7-0 84 2 W
    3 Stratton/Liberty 6-1 81 3 W
    4 Cheyenne Wells 6-1 67 4 W
    5 Flagler/Hi-Plains 7-0 65 5 W
    6 Prairie 4-2 42 6 Bye
    7 North Park 5-2 41 7 L
    8 Branson/Kim 7-0 29 8 W
    9 Briggsdale 5-2 19 9 W
    10 Granada 5-2 9 10 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Cotopaxi 6, Deer Trail 4, Eads 2, Idalia 1, Walsh 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • Football roundup: Rifle wins No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup over Delta; top-10 games all around

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    A 27-point second quarter sparked the win as Rifle won the battle of the top two teams in Class 2A football.

    The top-ranked Bears (6-0) beat No. 2 Delta, 47-29.

    “It was a really neat environment, and I couldn’t be more proud of our kids,” Rifle coach Damon Wells told the Colorado Preps Scoreboard Show. “It was a close football game, and that’s what you would expect with a team like Delta. Their kids are tough, and I know Ben Johnson is going to have them prepared.”

    Rifle trailed 3-0 early, but then scored 21 unanswered points to go up 21-3 late in the second quarter. The Bears led 27-9 at halftime.

    Delta narrowed the lead to 27-17 with five minutes to play in the third quarter, but Rifle had an answer, going up 33-17 a minute into the fourth.

    Rifle had six rushing touchdowns in the win.

    “We ran the football, but we were able to throw it in some pretty high-leverage situations,” Wells said. “I was pretty happy with how our kids responded throughout the night.”

    The Bears held a high-scoring Delta offense well below its average of 45.6 points.

    “Our kids played hard, and our defensive staff really put together a great plan,” Wells said. “We were a little more exotic with our blitzes than we had been, and I think that paid off.”

    Read a full story of the game from the Glenwood Springs Post-Independent.

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    5A: (6) Regis Jesuit 39, (10) Legend 21

    The Raiders flexed their muscles in a big top-10 win.

    David Dody rushed for five touchdowns for Regis Jesuit in the game, and the Raiders are now 7-0. Nicco Marichiol also had a 35 yard TD pass to Bryce Sloan in the first quarter.

    The game was tied at 7 midway through the second quarter before Dody scored two rushing touchdowns in the final five minutes of that quarter to go up 19-7 at halftime.

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    3A: (1) Palmer Ridge 42, (7) Lutheran 20

    Palmer Ridge (5-1) picked up yet another big win, this time in league play, as it improved to 5-1 this season.

    Raef Ruel had three rushing touchdowns to lead the Bears, Noah Brom also rushed for a score, and Luke McAllister threw a TD pass to Anthony Roberson II.

    The game was tied 14-14 following a 95-yard kickoff return from Lutheran’s Brandon Belgrave with three minutes to play in the half. But Palmer Ridge, after punting away the ensuing possession, took the lead when Roberson II scored on a 50-yard fumble recovery.

    It was 21-14 at halftime.

    The Bears extended their lead with a 49-yard rushing score from Ruel in the third quarter, and then pushed that lead to 35-14 with a 42-yard touchdown by Ruel.

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    1A: (1) Strasburg 35, (9) Highland 14

    Strasburg (6-0) jumped out to a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter, fought off a Highland rally, and then secured another top-10 win.

    “It was a pretty hard-fought win,” Strasburg coach Brian Brown told the Scoreboard Show. “That’s a very good football team we played tonight, and a very good football team, and we were fortunate to come out on top.”

    With the game tied at 14, Collin Russell found Jayden Zacher for a 5-yard touchdown pass to give his team a 21-14 lead just before halftime.

    Strasburg extended its lead to 27-14 on a 15-yard rushing score by Zacher late in the third quarter, and Russell put it out of reach with a 30-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Hemphell with eight minutes left.

    Russell had three touchdown passes, and another on the ground. Jack Swanson had a receiving touchdown.

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    8-man: (7) Sanford 52, (3) Mancos 24

    Kelton Gartrell was a human highlight reel for Sanford (6-0), accounting for four total touchdowns, including three rushing.

    Included in Gartrell’s haul was an 87-yard rushing score, a 93-yard rushing score and a 78-yard punt return for a score.

    “Our kids did a super job. They got off an they got their blocks,” Sanford coach Joe Cary told the Scoreboard Show. “We had a big run game from Kelton Gartrell. He just lit up the field tonight. I just can’t say enough about our boys. They came out and played a really good game tonight.”

    Mancos led 6-0 and 12-6 in the first quarter, but Sanford took the lead as the first quarter closed, and never looked back. It was 26-12 at halftime.

    Chase Moore had three rushing touchdowns in the loss for Mancos, and he now has 22 this season.

    Sanford’s defense played really well in the win.

    “Every time we had a tackle, we had 5, 6, 7 guys in the ball,” Cary said.

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    8-man: (1) Sedgwick County 56, (4) Dayspring Christian 16

    With the game tied 8-8 in the first quarter, Sedgwick County (7-0) scored twice in the second to built a 22-8 halftime lead, and then put up 20 points in the third quarter to take a 42-16 lead going to the fourth quarter.

    The Cougars, four-time defending champions, scored twice more in the fourth to roll in the win.

    Sedgwick County had six rushing touchdowns, and two passing.

    “Early on, that game is a lot closer than that score shows,” Sedgwick County coach Chris Michel told the Scoreboard Show. “They’re always tough.”

    Of breaking open a tight game, Michel said, “We managed to find some seams later in the second quarter, and then in the second half.”

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    Notables

    Merino vs. Caliche. More photos. (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)
    • 8-man No. 5 Merino built a 21-6 halftime lead en route to a 28-6 win over No. 6 Caliche.
    • An important upset for Cherokee Trail, which knocked off 5A No. 4 Grandview 26-7. CT is now 5-2, while Grandview is 6-1.
    • In a big matchup that may decide a playoff berth in the 5A Metro 10 conference, Smoky Hill beat Denver East 49-26. With the win, the Buffaloes are 6-0 in league. Every other team has at least two losses. “(Obasanjo Sanni) returned the opening kickoff, which kind of just kicked the wheels in motion,” coach Tom Thenell told the Scoreboard Show. Full highlights of the game are available here.
    • 3A No. 3 Pueblo South beat Pueblo East 28-14 in the 44th Cannon Game. A recap of the game is available from the Pueblo Chieftain.
    • Quarterback Jordan Woolverton had seven total touchdowns, and kicked a field goal, as 3A No. 9 Durango rolled past Pueblo Centennial 52-10.
    • In 2A, Elizabeth upset No. 8 La Junta 7-6.
    • Fort Morgan beat Roosevelt in overtime, 28-27.
    • 5A No. 5 Ralston Valley beat Mullen 58-17 and is 7-0. “We scored a lot of points, but there were three defensive touchdowns,” coach Matt Loyd told the Scoreboard Show.
    • In a game played on Thursday, Chris Hile of 6-man No. 5 Flagler/Hi-Plains rushed for 286 yards and eight touchdowns on just 16 carries as his team beat Peetz 72-27.

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    Conifer vs. Green Mountain. More photos. (Lance Wendt/LanceWendt.com)