Down three points late, Manitou Springs rallied to beat Flatirons Academy and claim the Season C Class 2A football title.
Grandview’s four-set upset win over Mountain Vista gave the Golden Eagles their first loss of the girls volleyball season.
Montezuma-Cortez, Eaton, University and Sterling reached the state semifinals.
Wiggins, Fowler, Sedgwick County and Denver Christian advanced to the Class 2A state semifinals.
Sangre de Cristo was ready to play as it upset Wiley and advanced to the semifinals of the Class 1A girls volleyball tournament.
Valor Chrsitian’s Gavin Sawchuk was named the Colorado football player of the year by Gatorade on Thursday.
Semifinal matchup were determined as teams advanced through the Day 1 of the girls volleyball state tournaments at the Broadmoor World Arena.
Down early in the first set, Palmer Ridge rallied to sweep Palisade to advance to the 4A girls volleyball semifinals.
Cade Palmer ran for three touchdowns to lead TCA to a 39-13 win over Sand Creek in the Class 4A football semifinals.
Thomas Jefferson scored five rushing touchdowns to beat Falcon 35-21 and advance to the Class 4A football title game.