Boys Soccer roundup: Arrupe Jesuit stuns top-ranked Jefferson in 3A thriller

Tuesday’s boys soccer slate featured major shifts across the statewide rankings as top-ranked teams faced fierce resistance. Highlighted by cross-classification battles and dramatic upsets, several unranked squads delivered statement victories.

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Arrupe Jesuit 1, (1) Jefferson 0

Arrupe Jesuit (1-3) pulled off a monumental 3A surprise, taking down No. 1 Jefferson (4-1) in a 1-0 decision. The loss was the first of the season for Jefferson, despite possessing Javier (Angel) Ramirez, who ranks No. 5 statewide in points. Arrupe Jesuit defense held firm to secure the league victory.

5A

Riverdale Ridge 1, (9) Legend 1 — 5A No. 9 Legend (3-1-1) settled for a 1-1 draw on the road against Riverdale Ridge (1-2-1).

4A

Harrison 3, (9) Discovery Canyon 2 — Harrison (3-0-1) earned a signature win in 4A, edging No. 9 Discovery Canyon (2-1) in a 3-2 finish.

(1) Eagle Valley 2, Battle Mountain 1 — 4A top-ranked Eagle Valley (4-0) maintained its perfect start, holding off Battle Mountain (1-1-2) for a 2-1 league victory.

Timnath 2, (4) Mead 2 — 4A No. 4 Mead (5-0-1) remained unbeaten on the year after playing Timnath (1-1-2) to a 2-2 draw.

3A

(4) DSST: Conservatory Green 4, Stargate School 2 — 3A No. 4 DSST: Conservatory Green (6-0) stayed undefeated with a 4-2 win over Stargate School (2-1-2), getting key play from Miguel Castorena, who ranks No. 10 statewide in assists.

2A

Rocky Mountain Lutheran 1, (9) Wellington 0 — Rocky Mountain Lutheran (2-2) pitched a shutout on the road, edging No. 9 Wellington (3-3) for a 1-0 victory in 2A action.

Heritage Christian 6, (7) Valley 3 — Heritage Christian (1-2) broke through for a 6-3 victory against No. 7 Valley (2-2) in a high-scoring 2A contest.

Cross-classification matchups

Aurora West College Prep Academy 3, 4A No. 5 George Washington 2 — Aurora West College Prep Academy (3-1) earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory over 4A No. 5 George Washington (5-1). The result overshadowed a strong output from Justin Orellana, who ranks No. 2 statewide in points.

5A No. 1 Valor Christian 3, 4A No. 3 Golden 0 — 5A No. 1 Valor Christian (6-0) preserved its perfect record, posting a 3-0 victory against 4A No. 3 Golden (2-1-1).

Ralston Valley 5, 4A No. 2 Evergreen 2 — Ralston Valley (3-1) picked up a 5-2 victory against 4A No. 2 Evergreen (3-1), beating Kyle Canzoneri, who holds the No. 2 mark statewide in goalkeeping.

Kent Denver 4, 5A No. 10 Lutheran 0 — Kent Denver (2-1-1) held 5A No. 10 Lutheran (3-2-1) scoreless in a convincing 4-0 decision.

Silver Creek 1, 5A No. 3 Columbine 1 — Silver Creek (2-1-1) stood tall against 5A No. 3 Columbine (3-0-2), battling to a 1-1 tie.

4A No. 10 Mullen 2, Coronado 0 — 4A No. 10 Mullen (4-1) extended its winning streak to 4 games with a 2-0 shutout against Coronado (1-1).

Notable results from Tuesday

• 3A No. 9 Eagle Ridge Academy 4, Roosevelt 0
• (7) Fort Collins 8, Westminster 2
• 3A No. 10 Aspen 6, Colorado Rocky Mountain 2
• (5) Prospect Ridge Academy 5, Windsor Charter Academy 1
• 3A No. 6 Jefferson Academy 5, Holy Family 1
• (6) Castle View 5, Cherokee Trail 1
• (2) Mitchell 10, Sierra 0
• 2A No. 5 St. John Paul the Great 6, Alameda 0

Big movers in the rankings

5A

• Ralston Valley (3-1) jumped 5 spots into the 5A top 10 at No. 7.

4A

• Mullen (4-1) leaped 8 spots to reach No. 2 in the 4A rankings.
• Harrison (3-0-1) climbed 11 spots into the 4A top 10 at No. 5.
• Hinkley (4-0) moved into the 4A top 10 at No. 10.

3A

• Jefferson Academy (4-0-1) moved up 5 spots to claim No. 1 in the 3A rankings.
• Salida (3-0-1) moved into the 3A top 10 at No. 10.

2A

• Vanguard Classical East (1-1) jumped 5 spots to enter the 2A top 10 at No. 8.
• The Vanguard School (1-1-2) climbed into the 2A top 10 at No. 10.

Full listing on the Boys Soccer rankings page.