In Attendance: Week Five Games

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week five of the season kicks off tonight with more than a few match-ups likely to have significant implications for some of the state's top teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will preview the games I will attend and the players I will watch this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Thomas Jefferson (2-2) at Standley Lake (3-1) | Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 7:00 P.M.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Thomas Jefferson Spartans will be traveling to take on the Standley Lake Gators in Arvada tonight. The Spartans are looking to bounce back after a week-four loss to Bear Creek, whereas the Gators are coming off a week-four triumph over Northglenn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Pregame Perceptions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game has the potential of being a close one packed with a ton of excitement. These two teams appear similar on paper, making this an interesting match-up. Both teams have the capability of putting together high-powered offenses, putting eyes on the defenses. The Gators have rolled past almost every opponent they have faced, with their only loss being by one point. The Spartans should prove to be a formidable opponent for the Gators, but the question going into this game is can Thomas Jefferson's defense hold off Standley Lake's offensive attack?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Top Thomas Jefferson Spartans</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='147171' first='Jake' last='Tapia'] </strong>| 2024 RB/LB | 53 CAR, 647 YDS, 6 TD; 24 TCK, 1 FMB REC, 1 QB HUR<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='147172' first='Dimitri' last='Haralambopoulos'] </strong>| 2024 ATH | 62 CAR, 376 YDS, 3 TD; 4 REC, 18 YDS; 22 TCK, 1 INT<br><strong>Jake Scobey</strong> | 2024 LB/TE | 23 TCK, 3 HUR, 1 FMB REC, 1 PBU<br><strong>Shafie Shabazz</strong> | 2023 ATH | 14 TCK, 4 PBU, 1 INT; 1 REC, 1 TD<br><strong>Max Feiman </strong>| 2023 LB | 19 TCK, 2 QB HUR<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='251307' first='Jamir' last='Ford'] </strong>| 2025 DB/ATH | 13 TCK, 3 PBU, 1 INT; 1 Pass TD<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='251311' first='Joel' last='Yeboah']</strong> | 2025 DB | 12 TCK, 2 PBU, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Other Spartans to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='247221' first='Dedrick' last='Payne'] </strong>| 2023 OL/DL<br><strong>Makur Abram </strong>| 2023 DL<br><strong>Damon Ramos</strong> | 2024<br><strong>Keyshaun Ceaser</strong> | 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Top Standley Lake Gators</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='376591' first='Blake' last='Stout'] </strong>| 2023 ATH | 58 CAR, 568 YDS, 8 TD; 2 REC 53 YDS, 1 TD; 30 TCK, 2 TFL, 4 QB HUR, 1 sack<br><strong>Cannon Frost </strong>| 2023 SB/SS | 13 REC, 219 YDS, 2 TD; 213 Return YDS; 25 TCK, 2 INT, 1 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 FFMB, 1 FMB REC<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='376575' first='Jackson' last='Fowler'] </strong>| 2023 LB | 35 TCK, 2 TFL, 1 FMB REC<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='376597' first='Lucas' last='Root']</strong> | 2023 DE/TE | 23 TCK, 10 TFL, 3 QB HUR, 1 sack; 5 REC, 84 YDS, 2 TD<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404944' first='Liam' last='Graham'] </strong>| 2025 RB/DB | 23 CAR, 171 YDS, 2 TD; 10 TCK, 5 PBU, 2 FFMB, 1 FMB REC<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='376577' first='Max' last='Stout'] </strong>| 2023 ATH | 28 TCK, 4 TFL, 1 QB HUR, 1 PBU; 24 CAR, 127 YDS, 2 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Other Gators to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hayden Fallang</strong> | 2023 OL/DL<br><strong>Braeden Smith</strong> | 2024 QB<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381225' first='Dorsey' last='Satterfield']</strong> | 2024 LB<br><strong>Noah Donovan</strong> | 2024 FS/WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Douglas County (3-1) at Fairview (3-1) | Friday, September 23, 2022 | 7:00 P.M.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Douglas County Huskies are entering this contest on a two-game win streak, with the most recent being a close win over Castle View, while the Fairview Knights are coming off a victory over Horizon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Pregame Perceptions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game has the potential to go either way. The Huskies have a few players who are difference makers for the team on both sides of the ball, but so do the Knights. Fairview will look to be more careful with the ball and avoid giving their opponent opportunities with turnovers. In contrast, Douglas County will need to capitalize on takeaways to keep control of this game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The question coming into this game will be if the Huskies can go toe-to-toe with a dynamic passing offense like Fairview's, or will the Knights manage to run away with this one?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Top Douglas County Huskies</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='143624' first='Davis' last='Lish'] </strong>| 2024 QB | 36 of 55 for 387 YDS, 6 TD; 46 CAR, 139 YDS, 4 TD<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='143646' first='Jake' last='Stonebraker'] </strong>| 2023 RB/LB | 75 CAR, 508 YDS, 4 TD; 12 TCK, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 QB HUR<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='246891' first='Chase' last='Nelson'] </strong>| 2024 RB/DB | 17 REC, 198 YDS, 4 TD; 11 CAR, 93 YDS; 12 TCK, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 FG BLK&nbsp;<br><strong>Reed McConnell</strong> | 2024 LB | 5 REC, 75 YDS, 2 TD; 10 TCK, 2 TFL&nbsp;<br><strong>Aidan Phillips </strong>| 2023 OLB/RB | 12 TCK, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 FMB REC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Other Huskies to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Avery Humphrey</strong> | 2023 RB/OLB<br><strong>Frankie Garcia </strong>| 2023 OLB<br><strong>Tate Peterson</strong> | 2024 FB/SS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Top Fairview Knights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='147556' first='Rowan' last='Risner'] </strong>| 2024 QB | 90 of 142 for 1,031 YDS, 12 TD<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='230322' first='Jordan' last='Rechel'] </strong>| 2025 WR/ATH | 28 REC, 381 YDS, 1 TD; 29 CAR, 308 YDS, 2 TD<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='146053' first='Ben' last='Holly'] </strong>| 2024 WR | 19 REC, 230 YDS, 2 TD; 17 CAR, 82 YDS, 1 TD<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='150076' first='Zach' last='Lewis']</strong> | 2023 MLB/RB | 34 TCK, 3 TFL, 2 QB HUR, 2 PBU, 1 sack; 42 CAR, 287 YDS, 2 TD; 6 REC, 50 YDS, 8 TD<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='232186' first='Brock' last='Kolstad'] </strong>| 2025 LB | 28 TCK, 4 PBU, 2 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 QB HUR, 1 FMB REC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Other Knights to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='251227' first='Diego' last='Valdiviezo']</strong> | 2024 SS<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404948' first='Wyatt' last='Keegan']</strong> | 2024 DB/WR<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='232179' first='Ryder' last='Villarreal']</strong> | 2025 LB<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404986' first='Keeghan' last='Field-Gordon']</strong> | 2025 OL/DL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Denver West (3-1) at Denver North (3-1) | Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 11:00 A.M.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Denver West Cowboys will be coming into this game after a close win over Flatirons Academy, while the Denver North Vikings will be looking to bounce back after a rough loss to Northfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Pregame Perceptions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"16px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:16px">The current seniors were first-year students the last time these two teams faced each other, but the last time Denver West won was in 2015. This game should be an exciting one between these two teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vikings have the capability of putting a lot of points on the board, which will make the Cowboys' defense a deciding factor for this game. Time of possession will play a significant role in the game. If the Cowboys can control the clock and avoid turnovers, they will have a strong chance and preventing the Vikings' offense from heating up and turning this one into a barn-burner.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Top Denver West Cowboys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ahmed Hussein </strong>| 2024 RB/OLB | 49 CAR, 426 YDS, 4 TD; 29 TCK, 8 TFL, 2 FFMB, 1 FMB REC, 1 sack, 1 PBU<br><strong>KJ Chase </strong>| 2024 WR | 50 CAR, 282 YDS; 10 TCK, 2 INT, 2 PBU<br><strong>Angelo Sandoval </strong>| 2024 LB | 19 TCK, 2 TFL, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 FG BLK&nbsp;<br><strong>Alexander Ramos </strong>| 2024 LB | 18 TCK, 6 TFL, 5 sacks, 2 QB HUR,&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Benjamin Chacon Jr </strong>| 2023 OL/DL | 17 TCK, 7 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Other Cowboys to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chris Munoz</strong> | 2024 WR/DB<br><strong>Saul Hernandez </strong>| 2023 OL/DL<br><strong>Robert Wiitke</strong> | 2026 DB/WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Top Denver North Vikings</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='251260' first='Frankie' last='Dardano'] </strong>| 2024 QB | 28 of 60 for 438 YDS, 4 TD; 24 CAR, 220 YDS, 4TD<br><strong>Eli Espinoza </strong>| 2024 RB/OLB | 11 CAR, 176 YDS, 2 TD; 2 REC, 21 YDS, 1 TD; 12 TCK, 3 TFL, 1 sack<br><strong>Lorenzo Guerra </strong>| 2024 WR/LB | 9 REC, 182 YDS, 2 TD; 17 CAR, 82 YDS, 1 TD; 9 TCK, 2 TFL,<br><strong>Elijah Burg</strong> | 2024 MLB/RB | 14 TCK, 7 TFL, 1 FFMB, 1 FMB REC<br><strong>Jeremiah Fit </strong>| 2024 DL | 9 TCK, 2 TFL, 3 QB HUR, 1 sack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Other Vikings to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1492972' first='Jeremiah' last='Martinez']</strong> | 2023 | RB/LB<br><strong>Gabe Mcinnis</strong> | 2023 WR/DB<br><strong>Vincent Culbert</strong> | 2023 | DL/OL<br><strong>Jack Gordon</strong> | 2024 WR/DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Other notable week five matchups</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There are more than a few games kicking off this week worth watching. Here is a look at my top runner-up games and a name to know from each team.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Bear Creek (4-0) at #12 Fruita Monument (3-1) | Thursday at 6:00 P.M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Adrian Rico</em></strong><em> - Bear Creek - 2024 QB </em><br><strong><em>Kaison Stegelmeier</em></strong><em> - Fruita Monument - 2023 RB</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">#5 Regis Jesuit (2-2) at #1 Cherry Creek (3-1) | Thursday at 7:00 P.M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jaden Thermidor </em></strong><em>- Regis Jesuit - 2024 RB/LB </em><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='232189' first='Aiden' last='Knapke'] </em></strong><em>- Cherry Creek - 2025 FS</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">#2 Ralston Valley (3-1) at #8 Valor Christian (2-2) | Friday at 7:00 P.M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='447835' first='Josh' last='Rillos'] </em></strong><em>- Ralston Valley - 2023 WR </em><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='62247' first='Trey' last='Stott']</em></strong><em> - Valor Christian - 2023 FS/ATH</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">#7 Ponderosa (4-0) at #6 Palmer Ridge (4-0) | Friday at 7:00 P.M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='335500' first='Lyam' last='Edwards'] </em></strong><em>- Ponderosa - 2023 DB/ATH </em><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='22790' first='KJ' last='Smedley'] </em></strong><em>- Palmer Ridge - 2023 DB/ATH</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">#15 Montrose (2-2) at #13 Lutheran (3-0) | Friday at 7:00 P.M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='143632' first='Blake' last='Griffin']</em></strong><em> - Montrose - 2024 RB/QB </em><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='143625' first='Ryken' last='Daugaard'] </em></strong><em>- Lutheran - 2024 QB</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">#21 Rock Canyon (4-0) at #18 Arapahoe (2-2) | Friday at 7:00 P.M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='146076' first='Will' last='Rosenmeyer'] </em></strong><em>- Rock Canyon - 2024 CB </em><br><strong><em>Michael Moynihan </em></strong><em>- Arapahoe - 2024 QB</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Legacy (2-2) at #14 Legend (3-1) | Friday at 7:00 P.M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='381201' first='Omari' last='Bursey'] </em></strong><em>- Legacy - 2024 LB </em><br><strong><em>John Brookhart </em></strong><em>- Legend - 2023 QB</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Denver South (3-1) at Cheyenne Mountain (3-1) | Friday at 7:00 P.M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='242109' first='Rashad' last='Caldwell'] </em></strong><em>- Denver South - 2023 WR </em><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='251262' first='Bruce' last='Archambault'] </em></strong><em>- Cheyenne Mountain&nbsp; - 2024 QB/ATH</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">#16 Fountain-Fort Carson (3-1) at Doherty (2-2) | Saturday at 12:00 P.M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='62220' first='Tai' last='Faavae'] </em></strong><em>- F.F. Carson - 2023 LB/RB </em><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='271172' first='Solomon' last='Latimer'] </em></strong><em>- Doherty - 2024 WR</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Rangeview (3-1) at Northridge (4-0) | Saturday at 6:00 P.M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='246920' first='Armani' last='Patterson'] </em></strong><em>- Rangeview - 2023 RB </em><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='150171' first='Reece' last='Pratz'] </em></strong><em>- Northridge - 2023 WR/ATH</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->