Football roundup: Ponderosa Stays Undefeated Behind Strong Passing Performance
Saturday’s football slate featured several programs extending early-season unbeaten streaks. Cross-classification action highlighted the day as teams worked to build momentum.
Ponderosa 41, Rock Canyon 17
Ponderosa (2-0) remained unbeaten after earning a cross-classification victory over Class 5A Rock Canyon (0-1) at Echo Park. Colter Espinoza, who ranks 9th statewide in passing with 337.0 yards, helped guide the Class 4A Mustangs. The win keeps Ponderosa perfect through 2 games this season.
Scores & Schedule5A
Heritage 38, West Anchorage (Alaska) 16 — Heritage (2-0) kept its early-season momentum intact by earning a non-league victory against West Anchorage (Alaska). The Class 5A program moves to 2-0 on the year.
4A
Montrose 54, Grand Junction Central 14 — Montrose (2-0) secured its 2nd consecutive win of the season in a Class 4A matchup against Grand Junction Central (0-2).
Cross-classification matchups
Northfield 49, Montbello 0 — Northfield (2-0) extended its unbeaten start with a shutout win against Class 4A Montbello (0-1). The result marks 2 straight wins for Northfield to open the season.
Fort Collins 49, Windsor 14 — Fort Collins (2-0) remained undefeated by earning a cross-classification win against Class 3A Windsor (0-1) at Canvas Stadium.
