Cherry Creek is headed to Mile High following a close win over Columbine in a tough Class 5A football semifinal on Friday night.
Stratton/Liberty got some redemption for their only regular-season loss, using a big first quarter to defeat Kit Carson 57-18 to claim the 6-man state football championship.
The state football playoffs continue on Saturday afternoon with championship games and semifinals across the state.
With the season in the balance, Chase Lopez stepped in front of the pass and secured Valor Christian’s spot in the Class 5A football state championship game.
Jon Nuschy scored the game’s lone touchdown and snagged a big interceptions as La Junta beat Platte Valley for the 2A football championship.
For the second consecutive season, Palmer Ridge ousted Palisade from the Class 3A state football playoffs.
Chase Silva and Skyline took care of Ponderosa in the 4A football semifinals to punch their ticket to the championship game.
Loveland was in control from start to finish, and as a result, they have punched their ticket to next week’s Class 4A football championship game.
Platte Valley and La Junta will meet Saturday at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo for Class 2A state football championship.
The 2018 all-state volleyball teams honor the top players across all five classifications, as voted upon by the coaches.