August 28th 2024.
Get ready for some exciting high school football action this week as some of the top teams in Colorado face off in intense matchups. From Class 5A to Class 3A, there are some highly anticipated games on the schedule that are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Starting with the Class 5A matchup between No. 5 Regis Jesuit and No. 6 Valor Christian, this game is a must-see for football fans. These two teams have faced off in Week 1 for the past four years, but this time, the Eagles are coming in with a game already under their belt. Led by new play-caller Bob Stitt, Valor Christian's junior quarterback Dawson Olk impressed in his first varsity start, throwing for 287 yards and two touchdowns. However, Regis' pass rushers Jace Filleman and Grayson McPherson will be looking to disrupt the Eagles' offense and make this a close game.
In another highly anticipated 5A matchup, No. 3 Legend takes on No. 7 Grandview. This will be the first meeting between these two elite teams, and it's bound to be a thrilling one. Legend looked dominant in their Week 0 game, with quarterback Michael Marsenich leading the way with near-perfect passing and the defense forcing four turnovers. But Grandview is known for their strong offense, and it will be interesting to see how they fare against Legend's defense. The key question for Grandview is whether they have a replacement for their star quarterback Liam Szarka.
Moving on to Class 4A, the defending champions Erie face off against No. 10 Ralston Valley. This is a big test for Erie, who moved up from 4A to 5A this season. They had a strong start, defeating Brighton 45-0 in Week 0, but Ralston Valley will provide a tougher challenge. The Mustangs have reached the 5A semifinals for the past two years, but they are replacing some key players, including their quarterback Logan Madden. This game will show if Ralston Valley can reload and if Erie can hang with the top teams in 5A.
In a game between two Jeffco rivals, No. 9 Dakota Ridge takes on Chatfield. Both teams are looking to replace their dual-threat quarterbacks, and this will be the first time in 20 years that Dakota Ridge will do so without their long-time head coach Ron Woitalewicz. Chatfield had a strong season last year, reaching the state semifinals behind their senior quarterback Jake Jones. Now it's someone else's turn to lead the team, and this game will be a good test for both teams.
In another exciting 5A matchup, No. 8 Arapahoe takes on No. 2 Mountain Vista. Mountain Vista showed their dominance in Week 0, with quarterback Austyn Modrzewski throwing for 338 yards and six touchdowns in their 83-6 win over Pearl City, Hawaii. However, they will face a tougher challenge this week against Arapahoe's strong defense. This game will be a good test for both teams and will show if Mountain Vista is a true 5A contender.
Moving on to Class 4A, No. 2 Palmer Ridge faces off against No. 5 Ponderosa. This game is on Thursday night and is a meeting of two top 4A teams. Ponderosa will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak against Palmer Ridge, who lost some key players from last year's squad but always manages to find strong replacements. Ponderosa can make a statement with a win here.
In Class 3A, No. 5 Roosevelt takes on Northfield. This would have been a big 3A matchup last year, but Northfield moved up to 4A this season. However, this is still a cross-classification test for Roosevelt, who is looking to reload after losing some key players. Northfield has been on the rise over the past few years, and a strong performance against Roosevelt will show that they are ready to compete in 4A.
Lastly, in Class 3A, No. 8 Green Mountain takes on No. 1 Windsor. This is another cross-classification matchup, with Windsor moving down from 4A to 3A this season. They had a strong showing in 4A last year, reaching the state quarterfinals, and now they could be the team to beat in 3A. Green Mountain has a new head coach in Anthony Rankin, who will be looking to make a statement in his first game with the Rams.
There's a lot of exciting high school football action to look forward to this week, and these matchups are just the beginning. Don't miss out on all the thrilling games and be sure to sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all the latest news and analysis on Denver's teams.
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