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Football Rankings (Sept. 7)

This week’s top-10 football rankings are below for all classes, using data from the CHSAA Rankings through Sept. 7.

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9/7

9/4

Holy Family makes major statement in 3A football powerhouse clash at NAAC

ARVADA — Holy Family football left the North Area Athletic Complex late Friday night was a signature early victory in hand.

9/4

Standley Lake football off to first 2-0 start since 2021

ARVADA — Standley Lake football battled its way to a 20-14 victory over Harrison late Friday afternoon at the North Area Athletic Complex.

9/4

Friday Night Football: Top Contenders Take the Field Across Colorado

Top programs across the state gear up for another intense night of competition. Crucial matchups tonight will help shape early league races and statewide standings.

9/3

Green Mountain football mounts furious fourth-quarter rally to beat Lakewood

LAKEWOOD — Green Mountain football got a pair of touchdowns and two 2-point conversions in the final 8 minutes Thursday night at Jeffco Stadium to stun cross-town rival Lakewood.

Women in Leadership Conference group photo, 2026.

9/3

CHSAA Hosts Fourth Annual Women in Leadership Conference

The Colorado High School Activities Association hosted its fourth annual Women in Leadership Conference on Thursday, at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison.

Denver Broncos Tackle Football Coach of the Week: John King, Fleming

Berthoud scored a victory in its first-ever flag football game, defeating Eagle Ridge Academy 21-6 on Saturday.

8/29

Ralston Valley football speeds past Castle View in season opener

ARVADA — Ralston Valley’s offense has speed to burn and its defense showed it isn’t too shabby either Friday night at the North Area Athletic Complex.

8/28

Friday Night Football: Colorado Teams Prepare for Action Under the Lights Tonight

Friday night action returns across Colorado as teams take the field for opening night. Title contenders and local rivals begin their journey toward championship weekend.

Important dates

2026-27

Max contests

8-man/1A/2A
9
6-man/3A/4A/5A
10

Practice

Date8/3/26

Scrimmage

Date8/13/26

Contest

Zero Week8/20/26
Week 18/27/26

End Regular Season

2A10/24/26
All but 2A10/31/26

Postseason

2A Prelims10/31/26
All but 2A Prelims11/6/26

Championships

6-man/8-man11/27/26
1A/2A11/28/26
3A/4A/5A12/5/26

Notes

Preseason football practice8/3/26-8/8/26

No protective equipment, except shoes, jersey & helmets.

Preseason football practice8/10/26-8/11/26

Full protective equipment and uniform permitted; no player-player contact

Preseason football practice8/12/26

Full contact allowed

Class	School
5A	Grandview(3-0-0)
4A	Cheyenne Mountain(2-0-0)
3A	Palmer Ridge(3-0-0)
2A	Elizabeth(3-0-0)
1A	Limon(3-0-0)
8M	West Grand(2-0-0)
6M	Idalia(3-0-0)
Updated 9/7/26 at 9:25 AM

Class	School
5A	Grandview(3-0-0)
4A	Cheyenne Mountain(2-0-0)
3A	Palmer Ridge(3-0-0)
2A	Elizabeth(3-0-0)
1A	Limon(3-0-0)
8M	West Grand(2-0-0)
6M	Idalia(3-0-0)
Updated 9/7/26 at 9:25 AM

9/8CHSAA/CADA AD Connect (9am)
9/9CHSAA Activities - Leadership Institute
9/9Board Meeting
9/10Student Leadership: Committee Meeting
9/11Rosh Hashanah

9/8CHSAA/CADA AD Connect (9am)
9/9CHSAA Activities - Leadership Institute
9/9Board Meeting
9/10Student Leadership: Committee Meeting
9/11Rosh Hashanah

Football

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Football Rankings (Sept. 7)

Holy Family makes major statement in 3A football powerhouse clash at NAAC

Standley Lake football off to first 2-0 start since 2021

Friday Night Football: Top Contenders Take the Field Across Colorado

Green Mountain football mounts furious fourth-quarter rally to beat Lakewood

CHSAA Hosts Fourth Annual Women in Leadership Conference

Denver Broncos Tackle Football Coach of the Week: John King, Fleming

Ralston Valley football speeds past Castle View in season opener

Friday Night Football: Colorado Teams Prepare for Action Under the Lights Tonight

2026-27

Football

Stories

Football Rankings (Sept. 7)

Holy Family makes major statement in 3A football powerhouse clash at NAAC

Standley Lake football off to first 2-0 start since 2021

Friday Night Football: Top Contenders Take the Field Across Colorado

Green Mountain football mounts furious fourth-quarter rally to beat Lakewood

CHSAA Hosts Fourth Annual Women in Leadership Conference

Denver Broncos Tackle Football Coach of the Week: John King, Fleming

Ralston Valley football speeds past Castle View in season opener

Friday Night Football: Colorado Teams Prepare for Action Under the Lights Tonight

2026-27

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