Football roundup: Eaglecrest Stays Unbeaten With Close Class 5A Victory Over Erie

Friday’s football slate across Colorado brought competitive non-league matchups and notable early-season performances. Unbeaten teams continued their strong form while statewide stat leaders produced key moments.

Scores & Schedule View Rankings

Eaglecrest 17, Erie 14

Eaglecrest (3-0) maintained its unbeaten start to the season by holding off Erie (0-2) in Class 5A action. Jayanthony Green, the No. 10 receiver statewide in receiving yards, helped spark the offense in the 3-point contest. The road victory keeps Eaglecrest perfect through 3 games while Erie remains winless.

5A

Fort Collins 51, Rock Canyon 7 — Fort Collins (3-0) expanded its winning streak to 3 games with a Class 5A road win over Rock Canyon (0-2). Jace Garcia, the No. 2 passer statewide, connected with Preston Mozer, the No. 6 receiver statewide, to keep Fort Collins unblemished.

Santa Fe (Fla.) 17, Chatfield 0 — Santa Fe (Fla.) posted a shutout against Chatfield (0-3) in non-league play. Chatfield featured Jaden Zeller, the No. 7 receiver statewide.

Cherry Creek 38, Ralston Valley 7 — Cherry Creek (2-0) earned a Class 5A win over Ralston Valley (1-1) to remain unbeaten. The victory gives Cherry Creek 2 consecutive wins to start the campaign.

Northfield 30, Pine Creek 14 — Northfield (3-0) earned a Class 5A road win over Pine Creek (0-2) to stay perfect. Northfield has won 3 straight games to open the season.

Grandview 45, Fountain-Fort Carson 17 — Grandview (3-0) added another victory to its record by defeating Fountain-Fort Carson (1-1) in Class 5A play. Grandview has won 3 consecutive games to start the year.

Mater Dei (Calif.) 38, Valor Christian 22 — Mater Dei (Calif.) handed Valor Christian (2-1) a non-league setback in California. Valor Christian was paced by Titus Huard, the No. 6 passer statewide, and Jackson Coleman, who leads the state in receiving yards while ranking No. 8 in scoring statewide.

4A

Fruita Monument 19, Grand Junction Central 0 — Fruita Monument (2-0) delivered a shutout performance at home against Grand Junction Central (0-3). The victory ensures Fruita Monument remains unbeaten through 2 contests.

Broomfield 24, Monarch 18 — Broomfield (2-0) earned a 6-point Class 4A home victory over Monarch (1-1). The win keeps Broomfield undefeated after 2 matchups.

Roosevelt 28, Pueblo West 27 — Roosevelt (1-1) pulled out a 1-point Class 4A home victory over Pueblo West (1-1). The thrilling win helps Roosevelt bounce back after its opening contest.

3A

Timnath 19, Severance 6 — Timnath (2-0) notched a Class 3A victory against Severance (1-2). The win keeps Timnath unbeaten through its first 2 games.

Standley Lake 20, Harrison 14 — Standley Lake (2-0) edged Harrison (0-2) by 6 points in Class 3A competition. The victory maintains Standley Lake’s perfect start to the season.

Wheat Ridge 30, Adams City 6 — Wheat Ridge (2-1) picked up a Class 3A road win over Adams City (0-3). Noah Wilkes, the No. 7 passer statewide, connected with Jackson Morrish, the No. 4 receiver statewide, to power Wheat Ridge’s second consecutive victory.

2A

University 16, Lamar 0 — University (3-0) kept its pristine record intact by holding Lamar (2-1) scoreless in Class 2A competition. The road win extends University’s winning streak to 3 games.

Elizabeth 59, Banning Lewis Academy 0 — Elizabeth (3-0) preserved its unbeaten record with a strong Class 2A victory over Banning Lewis Academy (2-1). The win brings Elizabeth’s winning streak to 3 games.

Forge Christian 56, Manual 8 — Forge Christian (3-0) kept its momentum going with a Class 2A road victory over Manual (0-2). The win marks 3 straight victories for Forge Christian.

1A

Highland 7, Bennett 3 — Highland (2-0) held off Bennett (1-1) for a 4-point Class 1A road victory. The low-scoring win keeps Highland unbeaten through 2 games.

Flatirons Academy 51, Byers 6 — Flatirons Academy (2-0) moved to 2-0 with a Class 1A win over Byers (0-2). The result keeps Flatirons Academy perfect early in the season.

Limon 43, Wray 0 — Limon (3-0) extended its winning streak with a Class 1A victory at Wray (0-2). Limon remains unblemished through 3 games.

North Fork 19, Monte Vista 13 — North Fork (2-0) earned a 6-point Class 1A road victory against Monte Vista (1-1). The hard-fought win leaves North Fork undefeated through 2 games.

8-Man

Stratton 30, Calhan 0 — Stratton (2-0) recorded a defensive shutout against Calhan (0-2) to stay undefeated in 8-Man play. The victory keeps Stratton perfect through 2 games this season.

Mancos 32, St. David (Ariz.) 30 — Mancos (2-0) pulled out a 2-point decision against St. David (Ariz.) to remain unbeaten in 8-Man play. The home victory gives Mancos 2 consecutive wins to open the season.

McClave 34, Sedgwick County 6 — McClave (2-0) stayed perfect in 8-Man action with a home victory over Sedgwick County (0-1). The win marks McClave’s second straight victory to begin the year.

Center 52, South Park 0 — Center (2-0) picked up an 8-Man win over South Park (1-1) to remain undefeated. Center has now won 2 straight games to open the season.

Las Animas 78, Walsenburg 0 — Las Animas (2-0) moved to 2-0 on the year with an 8-Man victory over Walsenburg (0-3). The win leaves Las Animas undefeated through 2 games.

Simla 43, Lyons 0 — Simla (2-0) maintained its unbeaten record by topping Lyons (1-1) on the road in 8-Man play. Simla has now won both of its games this season.

Hayden 66, Grand County (Utah) 13 — Hayden (2-0) earned an 8-Man road win over Grand County (Utah). The result preserves Hayden’s perfect record through 2 contests.

Front Range Christian 44, St. Mary’s 14 — Front Range Christian (2-0) defended home field with an 8-Man win over St. Mary’s (0-1). The victory brings Front Range Christian to 2-0 on the year.

Sanford 28, Crowley County 26 — Sanford (1-1) earned a narrow 2-point 8-Man victory over Crowley County (1-1). The hard-fought home win gets Sanford into the win column for the first time this season.

6-Man

Wiley 52, La Veta 14 — Wiley (2-0) secured a 6-Man road win over La Veta (1-1) to stay perfect. La Veta featured Marcelo Lofgren, the No. 9 scorer statewide.

Otis 48, Kiowa 6 — Otis (2-0) secured a 6-Man league win against Kiowa (0-2). The home victory keeps Otis unbeaten through 2 games.

Prairie 76, Flagler 30 — Prairie (2-0) kept its unbeaten record intact with a 6-Man home win over Flagler (1-2). The result gives Prairie 2 straight victories to start the season.

Cheylin (Kan.) 49, Bethune 28 — Cheylin (Kan.) earned a 6-Man victory on the road over Bethune (2-1). Bethune featured two of the top scorers in Colorado, with Ismael Perla ranking No. 2 and Angel Millan ranking No. 3 statewide in scoring.

Cross-classification matchups

Denver Christian 42, Kent Denver 0 — Denver Christian (2-0) picked up a non-league victory behind Quinn Barkema, the No. 4 scorer statewide. Kent Denver (0-2) remained winless as Denver Christian pushed its record to 2-0.

Palmer Ridge 35, Mesa Ridge 12 — Palmer Ridge (3-0) stayed undefeated with a cross-classification win over Mesa Ridge (2-1). Knox Tinlin, the No. 8 passer statewide, led the charge as Palmer Ridge reached 3-0 on the year.

Loveland 21, Windsor 6 — Loveland (2-0) claimed a cross-classification road victory against Windsor (0-2). The result keeps Loveland unblemished through 2 games.

Olathe 19, Gunnison 14 — Olathe (2-0) picked up a 5-point cross-classification win at home over Gunnison (2-1). The hard-fought victory keeps Olathe undefeated on the season.

Montrose 21, Palisade 12 — Montrose (3-0) earned a 9-point win over Palisade (2-1) in a non-league matchup. The result extends Montrose’s undefeated start to 3 games.

Colorado Springs Christian 22, Woodland Park 16 — Colorado Springs Christian (2-0) earned a 6-point road victory against Woodland Park (1-2). The win keeps Colorado Springs Christian perfect through 2 contests.

Delta 42, Glenwood Springs 0 — Delta (3-0) secured a non-league victory over Glenwood Springs (0-3). The win extends Delta’s winning streak to 3 games.

Niwot 44, Mountain View 16 — Niwot (2-0) remained unblemished with a cross-classification victory against Mountain View (0-3). The win brings Niwot to 2-0 on the season.

Longmont 41, Skyline 0 — Longmont (2-0) earned a cross-classification victory against Skyline (0-3). The road win keeps Longmont undefeated through 2 contests.

Mead 38, Frederick 14 — Mead (2-0) picked up a non-league victory over Frederick (1-1). The home win gives Mead 2 consecutive wins to open the season.

The Pinnacle 6, Manitou Springs 0 — The Pinnacle (1-0) earned a shutout road win over Manitou Springs (1-2) in non-league action. The victory opens The Pinnacle’s season with a win.

Eagle Valley 29, Basalt 8 — Eagle Valley (1-1) earned a cross-classification victory on the road against Basalt (2-1). Basalt was led in defeat by Jude Webb, the No. 10 scorer statewide.

Brush 28, Fort Morgan 14 — Brush (2-1) collected a cross-classification victory over Fort Morgan (0-2). Jolani Thomas, the No. 4 rusher statewide, helped lead Brush to its second straight win.

Rocky Ford 14, Custer County 12 — Rocky Ford (2-1) edged out Custer County (0-2) by 2 points in a cross-classification contest. The tight road win gives Rocky Ford its second victory of the season.

Fort Lupton 25, Valley 3 — Fort Lupton (1-2) earned a cross-classification victory on the road over Valley (0-3). Donte Lenox, the No. 9 receiver statewide in receiving yards, helped guide Fort Lupton to its first win of the season.

Today’s slate

6-Man

Fleming (2-0) at Caliche (0-2) (4:00 PM) — Fleming (2-0) puts its undefeated record on the line in league play against Caliche (0-2), featuring Dylon Monroe, the No. 7 scorer statewide.

Deer Trail (0-2) at Cheraw (1-0) (11:00 AM) — Cheraw (1-0) aims to remain perfect as it hosts Deer Trail (0-2), which features Mike Tossou, the No. 5 receiver statewide.

Cross-classification matchups

Rifle (1-1) at Eaton (0-1) (1:00 PM) — Rifle (1-1) visits Eaton (0-1) behind Blake Shaffer, the No. 5 rusher statewide.

A full schedule and final scores are on the Football scoreboard.