December 6th 2024.
The city of Fort Collins is buzzing with excitement as the state football championships for Classes 5A, 4A, and 3A are set to take place on Saturday. Fans from all over will gather at Canvas Stadium to witness the crowning of the season's top teams.
In the Class 5A championship game, the No. 6 ranked Legend Titans will take on the No. 1 ranked Cherry Creek Bruins. Both teams are stacked with talented players to watch, including Legend's Jaden Lawrence and Ryken Banks, as well as Cherry Creek's Brady Vodicka and Jayden Fox. The Titans are making their first appearance in the title game, while the Bruins have a history of dominance, with four consecutive titles before being dethroned last year. Legend will rely on their strong defense and run-heavy offense, while Cherry Creek is known for their deep and talented roster. It's sure to be a competitive game as both teams have their sights set on the coveted state championship.
In the Class 4A championship, the No. 5 ranked Broomfield Eagles will face off against the No. 2 ranked Montrose Red Hawks. Broomfield, who won the state title in 2022, has a tough run-first offense led by senior quarterback Darien Jackson. On the defensive end, they have the talented Mikhail Benner, who has 16 career interceptions. Montrose, led by coach Brett Mertens, has had a successful season, but it's been 13 years since they made it to the title game. They'll rely on their bruising, control-the-clock style of play, but will have to overcome some injuries to come out on top. This game is sure to be a clash of two talented teams with different strengths, making it anyone's game.
In the Class 3A championship, the No. 1 ranked Thompson Valley Eagles will take on the No. 2 ranked Mead Mavericks. Both teams have reached the title game with dominant defenses and run-heavy offenses. Thompson Valley, making their first appearance in 35 years, has allowed only 75 points in 13 games this season. Meanwhile, Mead, who has made it to the championship game for the second time in four years, has allowed just 10.3 points per game. This game is expected to be a physical battle between two tough and determined teams.
No matter which team comes out on top, history will be made. For Mead, it would be their first state football title since the school reopened in 2009, while for Thompson Valley, it would be their first title in the school's 48-year history. With such evenly matched teams, the stage is set for an epic showdown and fans can't wait to see it all unfold.
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