Football roundup: Akron stays undefeated behind strong early-season performance

Saturday’s football slate featured tight finishes and several teams keeping their early-season records spotless. Programs across multiple classifications continue to build momentum as September play ramps up.

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Akron 46, Holly 6

Akron (2-0) kept its record unblemished with a victory against Holly (1-1). Jefferson Hunt, who is 9th in scoring statewide, helped power the attack as Akron earned its 2nd straight win. The victory keeps Akron unbeaten through 2 games.

2A

Denver West 63, The Academy 0 — Denver West (2-0) secured a shutout win against The Academy (0-3) to stay undefeated. Denver West has now won 2 straight games to open the season.

1A

Rye 28, Cedaredge 27 — Rye (1-1) earned a 1-point victory over Cedaredge (1-1) in a tight battle. The win marks the 1st victory of the season for Rye.

6M

Fleming 62, Caliche 20 — Fleming (3-0) earned a league victory against Caliche (0-3) to maintain a perfect record. Dylon Monroe, 5th statewide in scoring, helped lead Fleming to its 3rd consecutive win.

Cheraw 60, Deer Trail 32 — Cheraw (2-0) remained undefeated after securing a victory over Deer Trail (0-3). Maverick Barrat, 3rd in the state in scoring, contributed to Cheraw’s 2nd straight win.

Cross-classification matchups

Platte Canyon 30, Englewood 25 — Class 1A Platte Canyon (2-0) held off Class 2A Englewood (0-2) for a 5-point victory in a cross-classification matchup. The win moves Platte Canyon to 2-0 on the season.

New rankings: top teams

5A

• No. 1 Grandview (3-0-0)
• No. 2 Eaglecrest (3-0-0)
• No. 3 Fort Collins (3-0-0)

4A

• No. 1 Cheyenne Mountain (2-0-0)
• No. 2 Broomfield (2-0-0)
• No. 3 Ponderosa (2-0-0)

3A

• No. 1 Palmer Ridge (3-0-0)
• No. 2 Mead (2-0-0)
• No. 3 Timnath (2-0-0)

2A

• No. 1 The Classical Academy (3-0-0)
• No. 2 Elizabeth (3-0-0)
• No. 3 University (3-0-0)

1A

• No. 1 Limon (3-0-0)
• No. 2 North Fork (2-0-0)
• No. 3 Olathe (2-0-0)

8M

• No. 1 West Grand (2-0-0)
• No. 2 Simla (2-0-0)
• No. 3 Mancos (2-0-0)

6M

• No. 1 Idalia (3-0-0)
• No. 2 Fleming (3-0-0)
• No. 3 Wiley (2-0-0)

Full listing on the Football rankings page.