Jake Heimlicher gathered in the loose ball and looked toward the south stands. There was nothing in front of him but the semifinals.
No. 1 Pomona overcame an injury to Max Borghi to defeat rival Columbine in the 5A state football quarterfinals.
Trey Windham was a threat on the ground and through the air as Cherry Creek topped Mullen to advance to the 5A semifinals.
Class 5A football’s defending state champ, No. 3-seeded Valor Christian took down No. 6-seeded Grandview 66-35.
No. 1-seeded Pomona beat rival No. 9-seeded Columbine 42-21 at Jeffco Stadium Friday night in the 5A state quarterfinals.
4A football’s No. 3-seeded Pine Creek defeated No. 11-seeded Greeley West 28-9 Friday night in the 2016 state quarterfinals.
5A football’s No. 7-seeded Cherry Creek pulled an upset in the state quarterfinals over No. 2-seeded Mullen with a 34-17 victory.
Silver Creek escaped Don Breese Stadium with a 28-27 win Friday night over Lewis-Palmer in the 3A state quarterfinals.
Clint Buderus’ offense is not designed to overcome a two-touchdown deficit with about eight minutes to go in a football game.
The 2016 football playoffs continue with the state quarterfinals across the state on Friday. We’ll have live scores, updates and information throughout the night.