October 31st 2024.
Class 5A football fans, get ready for an exciting Friday night as the No. 4 ranked Legend Titans take on the No. 10 ranked Regis Jesuit Raiders at D. Kellogg Stadium. These two teams met last year, with Regis Jesuit coming out on top with a score of 27-10. However, Legend has been on fire this season with five shutouts and seven double-digit wins. They even gave the No. 6 ranked Columbine a run for their money in a close game. But before they can secure a first-round bye in the playoffs, they must defeat their tough opponent, Regis Jesuit.
Wyoming native and standout player Jaden Lawrence will be a key player for the Titans, but keep an eye on defensive ends Tatum O'Donnell and John Niedringhaus, who have been causing havoc for opposing offenses. For Regis Jesuit, they are coming off a tough loss to Pine Creek, but they have beaten Legend two years in a row and will be looking to continue their winning streak. This game is crucial for both teams and is sure to be an intense battle.
In another 5A matchup, the No. 1 ranked Mountain Vista Golden Eagles will take on Castle View at Douglas County Schools Stadium. Mountain Vista has been dominating this season, with their only opponent holding them to under 40 points being Arapahoe. Senior QB Austyn Modrzewski has been breaking records left and right, and he could potentially break another one this week against Castle View. But don't overlook Castle View, as they have a solid team and will be looking for an upset.
The Chatfield Chargers will face off against the No. 6 ranked Columbine Rebels at Jeffco Stadium. Chatfield currently sits at No. 8 in the CHSAA RPI rankings, and a win against Columbine could secure them a first-round bye in the playoffs. However, they will have a tough time against the defending 5A state champions, who have already beaten them twice last year. But with the return of senior speedster Brock Narva, the Chargers have a glimmer of hope to turn the tables and come out with a win.
Moving on to Class 4A, the top two teams in the Post Preps rankings, Pueblo West and Montrose, will battle for a league championship at Montrose High School. Both teams are undefeated and have been dominant all season. Pueblo West's defense has been exceptional, allowing only 10.5 points per game. But Montrose's powerhouse running game has been able to overcome every defensive front they have faced this season. It's a classic battle of an unstoppable force against an immovable object.
Another exciting game in 4A will be between No. 10 Vista Ridge and No. 8 Durango at DHS Stadium. The winner of this game will likely earn a first-round bye in the playoffs. Durango has been playing tough, with their only losses coming from No. 1 ranked Dakota Ridge and a close game against Palmer Ridge. On the other hand, Vista Ridge has struggled against ranked opponents, but they will be looking to change that with a win over Durango. Keep an eye on Durango's senior QB Cully Feeney, who has been putting up impressive numbers in the past few weeks.
In yet another game with big playoff implications, No. 9 Heritage will face Ponderosa at EchoPark Stadium. Both teams are just outside of the top eight in the CHSAA RPI rankings, and a win could secure them a spot in the playoffs. Ponderosa has been on a three-game winning streak, with senior RB De'Alcapon Veazy leading the way. However, Heritage's defense will have to step up after giving up 54 points in their last game against Highlands Ranch. On the offensive side, junior QB Jamison Seese has been throwing the ball well for Heritage and could be a factor in this game.
In Class 3A, the No. 6 ranked Roosevelt Rough Riders will take on the No. 4 ranked Thompson Valley Eagles at Ray Patterson Stadium on Thursday night. Thompson Valley has been on a roll this season, with a strong defense that has posted five shutouts and allowed only 23 points in eight games. On the other hand, Roosevelt will have to put up a fight against this tough defense if they want to pull off an upset. The winner of this game will have a good chance at claiming a league championship.
The No. 1 ranked Windsor Wizards will face off against the No. 2 ranked Mead Mavericks at Mead High on Friday night. After two losing seasons, Mead has bounced back and now has a chance to take a league title against the top-ranked Windsor. Windsor has been on a seven-game winning streak since their Week 1 loss to Green Mountain, but Mead has shown no weaknesses in league play, outscoring their opponents 140-13. This game will have major playoff implications as the winner could potentially take the top spot in the CHSAA RPI rankings.
There you have it, folks, some of the most exciting high school football matchups in Class 5A, 4A, and 3A this week. Don't miss out on the action and make sure to follow all the latest sports news by signing up for the Sports Omelette newsletter.
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