20 Standouts from the 4A Semifinals

One of the upsides to the semifinal week of the postseason is being able to watch broadcasts of the games, making it possible to see multiple prospects at the same time.   Doing live watches of multiple games at once means a lot will be missed on the initial watch of the game, but each of these games will get rewatched with more in-depth analysis.    Below is a list of five of the many standout players from the live viewing of both 4A semifinal games and a look at the notes taken during the matchups.   #1 Palmer Ridge vs. #4 Broomfield Final: Palmer Ridge 38, Broomfield 14   [player_tooltip player_id='251258' first='Derek' last='Hester'] | Palmer Ridge | 2024 QB   Hester is unbelievably talented. Dynamic dual-threat QB with outstanding throwing and running abilities. Has emerged as one of the more dangerous players in the state.   [player_tooltip player_id='251215' first='Holden' last='Wright'] | Palmer Ridge | 2024 LB/RB   Wright is an absolute stud. Big, strong, fast, and competitive. Solid fundamentals as a tackler and powerful running abilities. Has a D1 ceiling.   James Weir | Palmer Ridge | 2024 WR/DB   Weir is a top WR athlete and should be on more radars. Has ideal speed and shiftiness for a slot WR. Can exploit secondaries and make difficult catches. Legitimate playmaker.   Asher Moore | Palmer Ridge | 2024 OL   Moore is a big OT who beefs up the line. He has a solid base with powerful strikes and precise hand placement.    [player_tooltip player_id='444773' first='Court' last='Towns'] | Palmer Ridge | 2025 OL/DL   Towns is one of the bigger standouts of the game. Imposing size, quick feet, and disruptive strikes. A two-way player with outstanding qualities. Looks like a future FBS player.   Noah Biller | Broomfield | 2024 LB   Biller is a sleeper LB with the potential to be a stud at the next level. He has outstanding strength and does an excellent job of securing tackles. Tone-setter.   [player_tooltip player_id='381224' first='Caleb' last='Meehan'] | Broomfield | 2024 RB/OLB   Meehan is a talented RB who checks the right boxes. Solid size, a physical runner between the tackles, has explosive speed, difficult to bring down one-on-one.    [player_tooltip player_id='381227' first='Brody' last='Judd'] | Broomfield | 2024 TE/WR   Judd is a stud. Great height, a big frame, with deceptive speed, and impressive catching abilities. A receiving TE who is a physical blocker. Looks like an FCS sleeper.   [player_tooltip player_id='514391' first='Brent' last='Harris'] | Broomfield | 2024 DB/ATH   Harris is an underrated athlete with a lot to offer. He has the athleticism and power to play at a high level. A big hitter who stands out on both sides of the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='404984' first='Ty' last='LaCrue'] | Broomfield | 2025 OL/DL   LaCrue is a must-know lineman. Perhaps one of the more physical players on the field at any given moment. Looks to be one of the stronger players pound-for-pound. Athletic and versatile with D1 talents.   #2 Erie vs. #3 Montrose Final: Erie 25, Montrose 22   [player_tooltip player_id='503780' first='Kaveh' last='Meredith'] | Erie | 2024 WR/DB   Meredith has consistently been a difference-maker for Erie. Can line up in almost any skills position and outperform expectations. Baseball kid who could potentially be a big-time football recruit.   Alex Sweeney | Erie | 2024 WR   Sweeney is a low-flyer on the radar, making him a potential steal. A taller WR with reliable hands and impressive athleticism. Could be a serious difference-maker in college.   [player_tooltip player_id='675339' first='Carson' last='Hageman'] | Erie | 2025 LB   Hageman is next up as a top LB. He is the type of kid who shows up on film a lot. Finishes tackles and has a nose for the ball. A worthy prospect to add to the recruiting boards.   [player_tooltip player_id='503796' first='Gavin' last='Lusk'] | Erie | 2025 RB/DB   Lusk has shown the capability to be a workhorse. Skilled athlete with good vision as a ball carrier. Initiates contact as a runner and as a defender. He's definitely one to watch.   James Gottron | Erie | 2025 OL/DL   Gottron is a big interior OL and DL with a lot of upside, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Powerful blocker who is tough to beat in big-on-big situations. A prospect to watch.   [player_tooltip player_id='143632' first='Blake' last='Griffin'] | Montrose | 2024 RB   Griffin is a next-level talent. Downhill runner who plays with excellent pad level. Great between the tackles, is physical, and has good speed. True difference-maker.   [player_tooltip player_id='251264' first='Gage' last='Wareham'] | Montrose | 2024 QB   Wareham is a talented athlete who could land on an offensive depth chart. Tough runner with good athleticism. Not a throwing scheme, but has impressive throwing mechanics, arm strength, and accuracy.   Cash Vang | Montrose | 2024 OLB   Vang has serious potential as an OLB prospect. Long frame with explosive lateral movements. Physical player who hits with bad intentions. Potential steal.   Jaxon Killen | Montrose | 2024 LB/RB   Killen is a solid athlete. Has the skills to add depth to a WR room and could potentially earn an early spot on special teams.   [player_tooltip player_id='1614369' first='Elijah' last='Womack'] | Montrose | 2026 RB/LB   Womack is a name to add to the watchlist. Has a solid build and impressive toughness. Physical runner and hitter. Has the potential to develop into a legitimate sleeper.

One of the upsides to the semifinal week of the postseason is being able to watch broadcasts of the games, making it possible to see multiple prospects at the same time.