But they might have to get creative against a Pine Creek defense that’s a week removed from holding Loveland to just one touchdown in a 10-7 win. The Chargers have topped 300 yards rushing in a pair of playoff wins, with senior RB Jake Marschall (249 carries, 1,749 yards) accounting for 379 yards and six TDs during that run. 2 Dakota Ridge, Chatfield hosts perennial 4A power Pine Creek for a shot at its first championship game trip since Dave Logan led the program to the 5A title in 2001. Saturday at Jeffco StadiumĪ week after stunning No. Montrose beat that same Palmer Ridge team 28-21 earlier this fall and romped in playoff wins over Denver South (56-19) and Fountain-Fort Carson (48-14). Last week’s 28-18 win over Palmer Ridge was their closest yet, with the Bears pulling within three in the fourth quarter, but Barnett immediately responded with his 16th rushing TD to ice it. Led by sophomore QB Blake Barnett (2,457 total yards, 40 total TDs), senior RB Caleb Theisen (1,324 rush yards) and Kansas State O-line commit John Pastore, the Tigers have outscored teams by an average of 31.3 points. Montrose’s quest for its first state title since 1950 heads to Erie, where a Tigers team that’s won every game it’s played by double-digits awaits. National Signing Day: Where Colorado high school football stars in Class of 2022 are going
Pomona alum, Washington State star running back Max Borghi declares for NFL draft Valor Christian’s Gavin Sawchuk, 2021 Gold Helmet Award winner, leaves behind legacy on and off fieldĬherokee Trail lineman Travis Gray follows in dad’s footsteps to CU Buffs: “I’m moved almost to tears” Meet the Gold Helmet finalists: 6 Colorado high school football players who embody excellence on and off the field Junior OLB Blake Purchase (67 tackles, 11.0 sacks) is a menace, but far from the only playmaker on a unit that has 25 sacks and 13 takeaways.Ĭlass 4A No. They will have to earn it against a Creek defense that’s allowed just one TD through two playoff wins and hasn’t given up more than 14 points in a game since Week 4. The Titans are aiming for their first title game bid behind an impressive collection of offensive talent in QB Colton Warner (2,128 pass yards, 24 TDs), RB Bryce Vaz (1,875 total yards) and WR Jackson Brush (46 receptions, 779 yards). The two-time defending 5A champion Bruins are back in the state semifinals, with Legend standing between them and a fourth consecutive trip to the 5A championship. The Valor defense (18 sacks, 10 interceptions, 8.9 points allowed/game) should offer plenty of resistance. Sophomore QB Liam Szarka appears to be peaking at the right time, with his two most productive games coming in back-to-back playoff wins: 314 yards/2 TDs vs. Next up is a Grandview team fresh off a come-from-behind 20-16 win over Ralston Valley. A heavy dose of Oklahoma-bound RB Gavin Sawchuk (40 touches, 233 yards, one TD) extinguished the upset bid in a 17-7 win.
The Eagles have yet to enter a fourth quarter trailing or tied, with Columbine giving them their toughest test to date in last week’s quarterfinal. Saturday at Valor StadiumĪ win away from its second straight trip to the 5A championship, Valor has lived up to its billing as the preseason title favorite so far this fall. CHSAA state football playoffs: Previewing this weekend’s semifinal matchups – The Denver Post Close MenuĬlass 5A No.