AURORA – The Steamboat Springs Sailors are making history as the first school on the Western Slope to launch a girls flag football program. Leading the way is head coach Connor Payne, who has guided the team through its inaugural season with energy, vision, and a pioneering spirit.
AURORA – Wellington, last year’s 2A state runner up, is off to a strong start in 2025 with a 4-0, including a 27-15 win last week over Timnath in the Canvas Classic at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins.
AURORA – Denver North’s flag football program, which has steadily built a strong foundation in recent years, is off to an impressive start in 2025. The Vikings currently sit at 8-2, powered by an explosive ground attack and a stingy defense.
In recognition of his leadership and success, head coach AJ Carter has been named CHSAA’s Denver Broncos Flag Football Coach of the Week.
AURORA – Idalia, last year’s 6-man state semifinalist, is off to a strong start in 2025 with a 4-0 record behind a physical run game and stingy defense.
AURORA – There’s a new team on the flag football scene this season with the Poudre School District squad.
And it made a name for itself last week improving to 6-1 with wins of 12-7 over previously-undefeated Legacy and 25-13 over Northglenn, which had been 6-2. With its only loss 7-6 to defending 4A champion Mountain View, Poudre School District is ranked No. 12 in 5A.
For his efforts, Aaron Waters has been recognized by being named the CHSAA/Denver Broncos Flag Football Coach of the Week.
For his efforts, Matt Flavin has been recognized as CHSAA’s Broncos Tackle Football Coach of the Week.
AURORA – After two seasons as the team’s defensive coordinator, Greg Johnson moved up to head coach at Ralston Valley this season.
After wins last week over previously undefeated Northfield (18-16) and Columbine (48-6), the Mustangs improved to 7-1, just one win short of last year’s 8-9 campaign that ended in the state playoffs, and they are ranked No. 3 in 5A in CHSAA’s selection & seeding index.
For his efforts, Johnson has been recognized by being named the CHSAA/Denver Broncos Flag Football Coach of the Week.
For his efforts, Nighthawks coach Ben Startzer has been named CHSAA’s Broncos Tackle Football Coach of the Week.
Elizabeth’s Summer Katzoff has been recognized for her efforts by being named the Broncos Flag Football Coach of the Week.
AURORA – Haxtun, defending CHSAA state champions in 8-man football, opening the 2025 season by avenging their only loss from 2024, defending New Mexico state champion Melrose in impressive fashion, winning 46-0.