{"id":289849,"date":"2023-09-05T13:14:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T13:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=289849"},"modified":"2023-09-05T13:14:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T13:14:31","slug":"colorado-high-school-football-rankings-week-3-regis-jesuit-pine-creek-look-like-contenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/mlb\/colorado-high-school-football-rankings-week-3-regis-jesuit-pine-creek-look-like-contenders\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado high school football rankings, Week 3: Regis Jesuit, Pine Creek look like contenders"},"content":{"rendered":"
A look at this week’s Post Preps Top 10 for Class 5A, 4A and 3A:<\/p>\n
Class 5A<\/h2>\n
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Team<\/strong><\/td>\n
Record<\/strong><\/td>\n
Pvs<\/strong><\/td>\n
LW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1. Cherry Creek<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
1<\/td>\n
W (42-14 vs. Legacy)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> After two weeks, the Bruins are averaging 6.1 yards\/carry. Now comes a second ranked opponent in three weeks. This week: at Chatfield, 7 p.m. Sept. Friday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Regis Jesuit<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
2<\/td>\n
W (36-33 vs. Kennedy Catholic, Wash.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> Is Regis the biggest threat to a Bruins five-peat? Senior running back Albert Medina (340 yards, 5 TDs) is on a heater. This week: at No. 7 Arapahoe, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Pine Creek<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
5<\/td>\n
W (31-17 vs. Valor Christian)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The QB-RB-WR trio of Cameron Cooper (263 total yards), Jonathan Coar (166) and Elijah Roy (129) did serious work against Valor. But how about that defense (12 tackles for loss)? This week: at Vista Ridge, 1 p.m. Saturday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Grandview<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
3<\/td>\n
W (38-13 vs. Fossil Ridge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> QB Liam Szarka (528 pass yards, 6 TDs) gets his first big test of the season with a visit to Ralston Valley. This week: at No. 6 Ralston Valley, 7:30 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5. Columbine<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
6<\/td>\n
W (42-0 at Freedom in Orlando, Fla.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> QB Reeve Holliday (7-of-7 passing, 160 yards, 2TDs) literally could not have played any better last week in Orlando. This week: \u00a0at Cherokee Trail, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6. Ralston Valley<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-1<\/td>\n
4<\/td>\n
Bye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The Mustangs got a week off to prepare for No. 4 Grandview, a team they beat 33-21 last season on their own field. This week: vs. No. 4 Grandview, 7:30 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7. Arapahoe<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
9<\/td>\n
W (28-7 vs. Heritage)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> Time to get to know the name Charlie Eckhardt. The Warriors senior may be the most fearsome two-way player in the state. This week: vs. No. 2 Regis Jesuit, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8. Valor Christian<\/strong><\/td>\n
0-2<\/td>\n
7<\/td>\n
L (31-17 at Pine Creek)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> Are the Eagles the best 0-2 team in the state? After competitive losses to Regis and Pine Creek, they’re no doubt better than their record indicates. This week: vs. No. 9 Fairview, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9. Fairview<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
10<\/td>\n
W (49-0 vs. Lakewood)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> Let’s just take a moment to appreciate a Knights defense that has 15 tackles for loss and six turnovers over two weeks. This week: at No. 8 Valor Christian, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10. Legend<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (49-0 at Pomona)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> Apologies to Chatfield, which is 2-0 and sat idle last week, but it’s getting impossible to ignore the Titans after they outscored their first two opponents 91-7. This week: at Castle View, 6 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Class 4A<\/h2>\n
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Team<\/strong><\/td>\n
Record<\/strong><\/td>\n
Pvs<\/strong><\/td>\n
LW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1. Palmer Ridge<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
1<\/td>\n
W (43-20 at Mesa Ridge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> QB Derek Hester (532 total yards, 7 TDs) appears to have leveled up over the offseason. This week: vs. Lewis-Palmer, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Ponderosa<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
3<\/td>\n
W (42-14 vs. Chaparral)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> The Mustangs have manhandled a pair of 5A teams, with junior WR Max Mervin (19 receptions, 340 yards, 3 TDs) an absolute terror. This week: at Golden, 4 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Loveland<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
6<\/td>\n
W (28-7 vs. Mountain View)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> In maybe the least surprising development of 2023, the Red Wolves are once again a wrecking ball. This week: vs. Pomona, 7 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Erie<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-1<\/td>\n
4<\/td>\n
W (56-26 vs. Mullen)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The Tigers offense is once again a handful. If their defense can take it up another notch, watch out. This week: at No. 5 Montrose, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5. Montrose<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-1<\/td>\n
5<\/td>\n
W (58-15 vs. Fruita Monument)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The Red Hawks made a serious statement in avenging last season’s loss at Fruita Monument. This week: vs. No. 4 Erie, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6. Broomfield<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-1<\/td>\n
2<\/td>\n
L (30-29 at Holy Family)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> The Eagles’ loss at Holy Family is easily the most stunning result of the season to date. This week: vs. Vista Peak Prep, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7. Pueblo West<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
7<\/td>\n
W (35-7 vs. Pueblo County)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> No truth to the rumor QB Gavin Lockett (727 total yards, 12 TDs) can now shoot laser beams out of his eyes. We think. This week: vs. Fountain-Fort Carson, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8. Dakota Ridge<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-1<\/td>\n
10<\/td>\n
W (40-0 at East River, Orlando, Fla.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> The Eagles got right on defense in Week 2, registering 10 tackles for loss and an interception in the Sunshine State. This week: at No. 9 Mesa Ridge, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9. Mesa Ridge<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-1<\/td>\n
8<\/td>\n
L (43-20 vs. Palmer Ridge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> After losing to top-ranked Palmer Ridge, another stiff test awaits. This week: vs. No. 8 Dakota Ridge, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10. Windsor<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (29-28 vs. Longmont)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> There’s something to be said for knowing how to win. After beating Mead and Longmont by four total points, it appears the Wizards have that knowledge. This week: at Fort Collins, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Class 3A<\/h2>\n
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Team<\/strong><\/td>\n
Record<\/strong><\/td>\n
Pvs<\/strong><\/td>\n
LW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1. Lutheran<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
1<\/td>\n
W (35-15 vs. Mead)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> As good as QB Ryken Daugaard (551 total yards, 6 TDs) has been through two weeks, the pass-catching duo of Joe Ciccio (8 catches, 174 yards) and Ben Herbek (10-162) also deserves a tip of the cap. This week: at Discovery Canyon, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Holy Family<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
4<\/td>\n
W (30-29 vs. Broomfield)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: How does a team leapfrog unbeaten Green Mountain and Roosevelt? By taking down the defending 4A champions. This week: Bye.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Roosevelt<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
3<\/td>\n
W (54-0 vs. Kennedy)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> Hard to have a better start to the season than the Rough Riders defense, which has 19 tackles for loss, nine turnovers and just six points allowed. This week: at Fort Morgan, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Green Mountain<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
2<\/td>\n
W (28-6 at Severance)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> The top four of 3A could be arranged just about any way you’d like. They are all that good — including the Rams. This week: at Mountain View, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5. Northridge<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
6<\/td>\n
W (48-6 at Evergreen)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> Is there a better (or more apt) name in Colorado prep football right now than Justin Thrill (338 yards passing, 5 TDs)? This week: at Greeley Central, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6. Durango<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-1<\/td>\n
7<\/td>\n
W (49-14 vs. Piedra Vista, N.M.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> The Demons took the second of three straight games against teams from New Mexico. This week: vs. Aztec (N.M.), 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7. Thompson Valley<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-0<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (36-15 vs. Summit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The Eagles’ season started a week later than everyone else’s in Colorado, and they wasted little time turning heads. This week: at Berthoud, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8. Northfield<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
8<\/td>\n
Bye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> The Nighthawks got an extra week to prepare for a Riverdale Ridge team that outscored its first two opponents 102-7. This week: vs. Riverdale Ridge, 4 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9. Pueblo Central<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (20-14 vs. Pueblo East)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> After knocking off Pueblo East, the Wildcats get a visit from a 4A power. This week: vs. Heritage, 7 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10. Frederick<\/strong><\/td>\n
0-2<\/td>\n
9<\/td>\n
L (30-23 vs. Monarch)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> The Eagles may be 0-2, but they’ve played one of the most challenging schedules in 3A. This week: vs. Scottsbluff (Neb.), 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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