September 12th 2024.
Class 5A football is heating up as two powerhouse teams, Regis Jesuit and Cherry Creek, prepare to face off at Stutler Bowl this Thursday at 7 p.m. It's a highly anticipated match-up, especially since these two teams last met in 2023 when Cherry Creek came out on top with a 47-28 victory. It's hard to say who has had a tougher start to the season, as Regis has already faced and lost to tough opponents like Valor Christian and Arizona's Brophy Prep. Meanwhile, Cherry Creek has split their first two games against out-of-state teams, Utah's Skyridge and Nebraska's Millard North. However, Cherry Creek comes into this game with a five-game winning streak against Regis, making them the team to beat.
On Friday at Jeffco Stadium, Eaglecrest will take on Chatfield in what promises to be an exciting game. Eaglecrest, under the leadership of new head coach Jesse German, has been dominating their opponents, beating both Rangeview and Fort Collins with a combined score of 74-20. However, they will face a tough challenge against Chatfield's explosive offense, led by sophomore quarterback Cash Williams and senior receiver Brock Narva. It will be a test of Eaglecrest's defense and their ability to contain Chatfield's playmakers.
Another exciting match-up on Friday will be between Rock Canyon and Douglas County at DC Stadium. Douglas County is off to a strong start with a 2-0 record, thanks in part to their shutout wins against Brighton and Smoky Hill. However, they will face a physical Rock Canyon team that has made it to the playoffs for the past three years. Rock Canyon's senior running back, Tyler Meyer, has already rushed for 390 yards in just two games, making him a force to be reckoned with. It will be a test of Douglas County's defense to see if they can stop Meyer and the rest of Rock Canyon's offense.
In the Class 4A division, Northfield will take on Heritage at LPS Stadium on Thursday. Northfield has had a tough start to the season, facing off against top-ranked teams in their first two games, including 3A's number one team, Roosevelt. Despite their losses, Northfield has put up a good fight and will look to do the same against Heritage. However, Heritage has a strong offense, led by FBS pass-catchers Tanner Terch and Camden Jensen, which will be a challenge for Northfield's defense.
The top-ranked Roosevelt team will take on Ponderosa at EchoPark Stadium on Thursday. After defeating defending 3A champion Holy Family, Roosevelt will look to continue their winning streak against Ponderosa. Junior quarterback Jasiah Ramirez has been impressive in his first two varsity starts, with sophomore receiver Noah Lucero as his main target. They will face a tough Ponderosa defense that held Rampart to just one touchdown in their last game.
In another highly anticipated game, Lutheran will face off against Pueblo West at Pueblo West on Friday. Pueblo West is off to a strong start with a 3-0 record, thanks to their dominant rushing attack and solid defense. However, they will face a tough challenge against Lutheran's high-scoring offense, led by junior quarterback Eli Abramson and senior running back Sawyer Wald. It will be a test of Pueblo West's defense to see if they can contain Lutheran's dynamic playmakers.
In a game that is sure to be full of action, Mesa Ridge will take on Dakota Ridge at Jeffco Stadium on Friday. Mesa Ridge has been on fire, putting up over 45 points in their last two games, thanks to the strong play of senior quarterback Bryce Riehl. However, Dakota Ridge's offense was also firing on all cylinders in their last game, with running back Landon Kalsebeck rushing for 118 yards and three touchdowns. It will be a battle of two high-powered offenses, making for an exciting game.
In the Class 3A division, Green Mountain will take on Pomona at NAAC Stadium on Thursday. This will be the first meeting between these two teams in over 30 years, making it a highly anticipated game. Both teams are coming off losses to ranked 4A teams, but they will look to bounce back and prove themselves as top contenders in the 3A division. With the winner emerging as a strong contender for the 3A title, this game is not one to miss.
All statistics mentioned in this article were taken from Maxpreps.com. For more sports news and analysis on Denver's teams, be sure to sign up for the Sports Omelette.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
