Football roundup: The Classical Academy Stays Unbeaten With Tight Win Over Eaton
Friday’s football slate delivered action across all classifications as teams sought to build early-season momentum. Several programs maintained unbeaten records while standout performers made their mark statewide.
The Classical Academy 17, Eaton 14
The Classical Academy (2-0) stayed perfect on the season with a hard-earned road victory against Eaton (0-1) in Class 2A competition. Wilson Grothe, who ranks 8th statewide in scoring, helped keep the Titans unbeaten through 2 games. Eaton dropped its season opener in a tightly contested battle.
Scores & Schedule5A
Valor Christian 46, Faith Lutheran (Nev.) 9 — Valor Christian (2-0) remained undefeated with a home victory over Faith Lutheran (Nev.). The Eagles featured Jackson Coleman, who leads the state in receiving, along with Roger Garey, who ranks 7th statewide in scoring, and Titus Huard, who ranks 9th in passing statewide.
Legacy 31, Horizon 17 — Legacy (2-0) extended its early-season streak with a Class 5A victory against Horizon (0-1).
Grandview 28, Legend 24 — Grandview (2-0) collected a tight Class 5A road win over Legend (0-1) to keep its record unblemished.
Eaglecrest 21, Regis Jesuit 6 — Eaglecrest (2-0) pushed its mark to 2-0 with a Class 5A road win against Regis Jesuit (0-1).
Grand Junction 42, Smoky Hill 8 — Grand Junction (2-0) logged its second win of the year with a Class 5A road victory over Smoky Hill (0-1).
Ralston Valley 31, Castle View 0 — Ralston Valley (1-0) held Castle View (1-1) scoreless to win its season opener in Class 5A action.
4A
Air Academy 49, Coronado 19 — Air Academy (2-0) preserved its unbeaten start with a Class 4A win against Coronado (0-1). Gavin Mather, who ranks 7th statewide in rushing, helped power the Falcons.
Douglas County 28, Dakota Ridge 11 — Douglas County (2-0) moved to 2-0 on the year with a Class 4A home win over Dakota Ridge (0-1).
Piedra Vista (N.M.) 43, Durango 27 — Piedra Vista (N.M.) earned a win over Durango (0-2), which was led by Presley English, who ranks 9th statewide in receiving.
3A
Evergreen 28, Pueblo South 6 — Evergreen (2-0) pushed its record to 2-0 with a Class 3A victory over Pueblo South (1-1), which featured MJ Molina, who ranks 10th statewide in passing.
Palmer Ridge 29, La Cueva (N.M.) 10 — Palmer Ridge (2-0) stayed undefeated with a win over La Cueva (N.M.). Knox Tinlin, who ranks 5th statewide in passing, and Magnus Newman, who ranks 7th statewide in receiving, led the way for Palmer Ridge.
Palisade 45, Lewis-Palmer 20 — Palisade (2-0) captured a Class 3A victory against Lewis-Palmer (0-2) to stay perfect on the season.
Timnath 28, Berthoud 0 — Timnath (1-0) started its season with a shutout win against Berthoud (1-1) in Class 3A play.
2A
Banning Lewis Academy 30, Fort Lupton 14 — Banning Lewis Academy (2-0) remained perfect in Class 2A play with a road victory against Fort Lupton (0-2). Fort Lupton featured Donte Lenox, who ranks 3rd statewide in receiving.
Lamar 42, Raton (N.M.) 20 — Lamar (2-0) kept its record spotless with a Class 2A victory against Raton (N.M.).
University 63, Manual 0 — University (2-0) posted a shutout win against Manual (0-1) to remain perfect in Class 2A competition.
1A
Limon 28, Rye 14 — Limon (2-0) maintained its perfect start to the year with a Class 1A win over Rye (0-1).
Yuma 30, Chase County (Neb.) 0 — Yuma (1-1) notched a shutout victory against Chase County (Neb.) in non-league play.
Highland 20, Byers 19 — Highland (1-0) opened its schedule with a 1-point victory over Byers (0-1) in Class 1A play.
8M
West Grand 32, Sanford 0 — West Grand (0-0) held Sanford (0-1) scoreless to begin its 8-Man schedule.
Soroco 18, Custer County 0 — Soroco (1-0) kicked off its season with a shutout victory over Custer County (0-1) in 8-Man action.
Dolores 20, Plateau Valley 18 — Dolores (1-0) earned a 2-point victory over Plateau Valley (0-1) to open its season in 8-Man play.
6M
Fleming 40, Cheyenne Wells 34 — Fleming (2-0) earned a 6-Man victory on the road against Cheyenne Wells (1-1) to remain unbeaten. Cheyenne Wells was led by Trevin Smith, who leads the state in scoring.
Bethune 83, Briggsdale 40 — Bethune (2-0) moved to 2-0 in 6-Man play with a road victory against Briggsdale (0-1). Bethune brought two state scoring leaders into the contest in Angel Millan, who ranks 3rd statewide in scoring, and Ismael Perla, who ranks 6th statewide in scoring.
Idalia 66, Walsh 6 — Idalia (2-0) picked up a 6-Man win over Walsh (0-1) to keep its record unblemished. Gabe Kechter, who ranks 4th statewide in scoring, helped propel Idalia to 2-0.
Cross-classification matchups
Cheyenne Mountain 34, Canon City 0 — Cheyenne Mountain (2-0) held Canon City (1-1) scoreless to extend its winning streak to 2 games in cross-classification action.
Rampart 14, Falcon 13 — Rampart (2-0) pulled out a 1-point cross-classification victory over Falcon (0-2) to stay perfect on the season.
Mesa Ridge 50, Discovery Canyon 0 — Mesa Ridge (2-0) earned a shutout win over Discovery Canyon (0-2) behind Koa Kietrich, who ranks 10th statewide in scoring.
Delta 29, Meeker 22 — Delta (2-0) secured a 7-point cross-classification win over Meeker (1-1) to maintain its unbeaten start.
Basalt 35, Glenwood Springs 14 — Basalt (2-0) earned a cross-classification road victory against Glenwood Springs (0-2) to stay undefeated.
La Junta 42, Pueblo Centennial 0 — La Junta (2-0) held Pueblo Centennial (0-1) scoreless in a cross-classification matchup to remain undefeated.
Gunnison 40, Grand Valley 0 — Gunnison (2-0) kept Grand Valley (0-1) off the scoreboard to earn its second victory of the season.
Steamboat Springs 12, Moffat County 6 — Steamboat Springs (2-0) recorded a 6-point victory over Moffat County (0-1) to stay undefeated.
Forge Christian 49, Kent Denver 17 — Forge Christian (2-0) earned its second straight win with a victory over Kent Denver (0-1).
Platte Valley 49, Middle Park 0 — Platte Valley (2-0) kept Middle Park (0-1) off the board in cross-classification play to remain unbeaten.
Gateway 26, Skyline 16 — Gateway (2-0) earned its second consecutive win with a cross-classification victory over Skyline (0-2).
Conifer 62, Denver North 12 — Conifer (2-0) picked up a cross-classification victory against Denver North (0-2) to stay undefeated.
Prairie View 42, Adams City 0 — Prairie View (2-0) kept Adams City (0-2) scoreless in cross-classification action to stay perfect.
Cedaredge 7, Montezuma-Cortez 0 — Cedaredge (1-0) opened its campaign with a shutout victory against Montezuma-Cortez (1-1).
Northglenn 48, Thornton 12 — Northglenn (1-1) defeated Thornton (1-1), which featured Ezekiel Rodriguez, who ranks 2nd statewide in passing.
Wiggins 14, Strasburg 13 — Wiggins (1-1) edged Strasburg (0-1) by 1 point in a tight cross-classification matchup.
Loveland 21, Fossil Ridge 18 — Loveland (1-0) started its campaign with a 3-point cross-classification win against Fossil Ridge (0-1).
Tonight’s slate
Cross-classification matchups
Windsor (0-0) at Fort Collins (1-0) (5:00 PM) — Fort Collins features Jace Garcia, who ranks 7th statewide in passing, as the Lambkins prepare to host Windsor.
Ponderosa (1-0) at Rock Canyon (0-0) (1:00 PM) — Ponderosa brings Colter Espinoza, who ranks 3rd statewide in passing, into its matchup against Rock Canyon.
A full schedule and final scores are on the Football scoreboard.
