Midway Point MVP’s! One Standout Name From Each Ranked Team
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In no time at all, the high school football season in the Centennial State has reached the halfway point! Although time is flying by, why not look take a glimpse at the current rankings from around Colorado and select one…
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Continue ReadingIn no time at all, the high school football season in the Centennial State has reached the halfway point! Although time is flying by, why not look take a glimpse at the current rankings from around Colorado and select one standout name from each school to be on the lookout for in the second half of the season! Who deserves to be included on this illustrious list of playmakers?
Class 5A
1. Cherry Creek Midway Point MVP: ATH Jordan Herron Jordan Herron 5'10" | 155 lbs | ATH Cherry Creek | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: Rushing: 55 CAR, 436 Yards, 7.9 AVG, 6 TD’s Receiving: 10 REC, 149 Yards, 14.9 AVG, TD | 5-0 |
2. Ralston Valley Midway Point MVP: QB Logan Madden 2023 Stats: Passing: 77/119, 1,020 Yards, 206.0 YPG, 5 TD’s, 3 INT’s Rushing: 25 CAR, 131 Yards, 5.2 AVG, 3 TD’s | 4-1 |
3. Columbine Midway Point MVP: LB James Cillessen James Cillessen 5'11" | 220 lbs | LB Columbine | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: 30 Tackles, 2.0 Sacks | 5-0 |
4. Pine Creek Midway Point MVP: WR Elijah Roy Elijah Roy WR Pine Creek | 2025 State CO 2023 Stats: 13 REC, 302 Yards, 100.7 YPG, 5 TD’s | 5-0 |
5. Arapahoe Midway Point MVP: LB Will Knox 2023 Stats: 58 Tackles, 11.6 TPG, 4.5 TFL, 0.5 Sacks | 4-1 |
6. Chatfield Midway Point MVP: LB Logan Kundred 2023 Stats: 69 Tackles, 13.8 TPG, 2.0 TFL, 1.0 Sack | 4-1 |
7. Regis Jesuit Midway Point MVP: DB Lawson Douglas Lawson Douglas 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Regis Jesuit | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: 20 Tackles, 5.0 TPG, 1.0 TFL, 3 INT’s | 2-3 |
8. Mountain Vista Midway Point MVP: Austyn Modrzewski Austyn Modrzewski 6'5" | 205 lbs | QB Mountain Vista | 2025 State CO 2023 Stats: 98/145, 1,384 Yards, 276.8 YPG, 16 TD’s, 3 INT’s | 4-1 |
9. Castle View Midway Point MVP: EDGE Jordan Ochoa Jordan Ochoa 6'4" | 235 lbs | DL Castle View | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: 28 Tackles, 5.6 TPG, 6.5 TFL, 2.5 Sacks | 5-0 |
10. Legend Midway Point MVP: RB Jaden Lawrence Jaden Lawrence 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Legend | 2025 State CO 2023 Stats: Rushing: 65 CAR, 431 Yards, 6.6 AVG, 86.2 YPG, 6 TD’s Receiving: 10 REC, 152 Yards, 2 TD’s | 4-1 |
Class 4A
1. Erie Midway Point MVP: QB Blake Barnett Blake Barnett 6'2" | 210 lbs | QB Erie | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: Passing: 63/112, 963 Yards, 192.6 YPG, 11 TD’s, 5 INT’s Rushing: 70 CAR, 374 Yards, 5.3 AVG, 5 TD’s | 4-1 |
2. Palmer Ridge Midway Point MVP: QB Derek Hester Derek Hester 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Palmer Ridge | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: Passing: 43/62, 693 Yards, 138.6 YPG, 9 TD’s, 2 INT’s Rushing: 72 CAR, 456 Yards, 6.3 AVG, 7 TD’s | 5-0 |
3. Montrose Midway Point MVP: RB Blake Griffin Blake Griffin 5'9" | 195 lbs | RB Montrose | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: 542 Rushing Yards, 11 Touchdowns | 3-2 |
4. Heritage Midway Point MVP: QB Kurt Rossner Kurt Rossner 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Heritage | 2024 CO Honorable Mention: OLB Nick Long 2023 Stats: Rossner: Passing: 63/107, 920 Yards, 12 TD’s, 3 INT’s Rushing: 39 CAR, 249 Yards, 6.4 AVG, 5 TD’s Long: 42 Tackles, 8.4 TPG, 5.0 TFL, 4.0 Sacks | 3-2 |
5. Broomfield Midway Point MVP: RB/OLB Caleb Meehan Caleb Meehan 6'0" | 210 lbs | ATH Broomfield | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: Rushing: 20 CAR, 103 Yards, 5.2 AVG, 2 TD’s Receiving: 16 REC, 247 Yards, 49.4 YPG Defensive: 16 Tackles, 4.0 TFL, 4.0 Sacks | 3-2 |
6. Pueblo West Midway Point MVP: QB Gavin Lockett Gavin Lockett QB Pueblo West | 2025 State CO 2023 Stats: Passing: 51/87, 688 Yards, 137.6 AVG, 7 TD’s, 4 INT’s Rushing: 63 CAR, 499 Yards, 7.9 AVG, 10 TD’s | 4-1 |
7. Dakota Ridge Midway Point MVP: QB Blake Palladino Blake Palladino 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Dakota Ridge | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: Passing: 45/78, 623 Yards, 124.6 YPG, 6 TD’s, 2 INT’s Rushing: 64 CAR, 411 Yards, 6.4 AVG, 82.2 YPG, 6 TD’s | 3-2 |
8. Golden Midway Point MVP: DB Mason LaBrie Mason LaBrie 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Golden | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: 17 Tackles, 2 INT’s | 4-1 |
9. Fruita Monument Midway Point MVP: QB Amari Wilson 2023 Stats: Passing: 15/28, 232 Yards, 3 TD’s Rushing: 58 CAR, 459 Yards, 91.8 YPG, 12 TD’s | 3-2 |
10. Mesa Ridge Midway Point MVP: DB Tevin Riehl 2023 Stats: 22 Tackles, 0.5 TFL, 3 INT’s 5 PD’s | 3-2 |
Class 3A
1. Green Mountain Midway Point MVP: LB Austin Contreras 2023 Stats: 18 Tackles, 6.0 TFL, 2.5 Sacks | 4-0 |
2. Roosevelt Midway Point MVP: RB Xavier Ramirez Xavier Ramirez RB Roosevelt | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: 77 CAR, 749 Yards, 9.7 AVG, 149.8 YPG, 16 TD’s | 5-0 |
3. Lutheran Midway Point MVP: QB Ryken Daugaard Ryken Daugaard 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Lutheran | 2024 State CO 2023 Stats: 71/129, 1,045 Yards, 261.3 YPG, 13 TD’s, 3 INT’s | 4-1 |
4. Holy Family Midway Point MVP: RB/LB Dominic Gabriel 2023 Stats: Rushing: 63 CAR, 476 Yards, 7.6 AVG, 4 TD’s Defense: 33 Tackles, 1.0 TFL | 3-1 |
5. Durango Midway Point MVP: RB Jaxon Fancher 2023 Stats: 85 CAR, 680 Yards, 8.0 AVG, 9 TD’s | 4-1 |
6. Lewis-Palmer Midway Point MVP: RB Luke DeBoer 2023 Stats: 59 CAR, 449 Yards, 7.6 AVG, 9 TD’s | 4-1 |
7. Northfield Midway Point MVP: OLB Dylan Anderson Dylan Anderson 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Northfield | 2025 State CO 2023 Stats: 22 Tackles, 7.5 TFL, 2.0 Sacks | 4-0 |
8. Riverdale Ridge Midway Point MVP: QB Isaiah Medina 2023 Stats: 48/74, 651 Yards, 162.8 YPG, 7 TD’s, 3 INT’s | 3-1 |
9. Thompson Valley Midway Point MVP: LB Landry Suarez 2023 Stats: 37 Tackles, 1.0 TFL | 2-2 |
10. Pueblo Central Midway Point MVP: RB Michael Montoya 2023 Stats: 110 CAR, 623 Yards, 5.7 AVG, 10 TD’s | 4-1 |