In Attendance: Week Four Games
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Week four of the season kicks off tomorrow with more than a few match-ups that will likely have significant implications for some of the state’s top teams. This article will preview the games I will attend and the players I…
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Continue ReadingWeek four of the season kicks off tomorrow with more than a few match-ups that will likely have significant implications for some of the state’s top teams.
This article will preview the games I will attend and the players I will watch this week.
#2 Ralston Valley (2-1) at #3 Regis Jesuit (2-1) | Thursday, September 15, 2022 | 7:00 P.M.
The Ralston Valley Mustangs will travel to Aurora to take on the Regis Jesuit Raiders in a game that will undoubtedly determine which team will lay claim to the second-ranked spot in the state next week. The Mustangs are coming off a statement win over the previous number two team, beating Grandview 33-21 in what some have called an upset, while the Raiders are coming off a 23-10 win over a tough Arapahoe team.
Ralston Valley’s only loss was a close one that came at the hands of top-ranked Cherry Creek, whereas Regis Jesuit’s only loss was to a formidable California team.
Pregame Perceptions
This Thursday night game is a highly anticipated contest between two powerhouse programs, making it one of the top matchups for the entire week. Both teams have strong similarities in talent on each side of the ball, giving this game the potential to end with a close score.
With each of these teams possessing championship potential, the focus for this game will lean toward the defenses. Two potent offenses with balanced systems will put heavy pressure on the defensive units, especially in the box. Both defenses, however, are similarly matched with impressive talent throughout the depth charts. The team with the more successful run defense will have a better shot at emerging victorious.
Top Ralston Valley Mustangs
Logan Madden | 2024 QB | 36 of 47 for 464 YDS, 5 TD, 1 INT; 12 CAR, 46 YDS, 1 TD
Diano Benallo
Diano
Benallo
5'9" | 165 lbs | RB
Ralston Valley | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 RB/DB | 36 CAR, 279 YDS, 4 TD; 28 TCK, 1 PBU
Jackson Hansen | 2024 WR/DB | 9 REC, 158 YDS, 2 TD; 2 TCK, 1 INT
Josh Rillos | 2023 WR/DB | 7 REC, 114 YDS, 2 TD; 1 INT
Eli Keith | 2023 MLB | 21 TCK, 1 QB HUR
Jason Thome
Jason
Thome
6'0" | 180 lbs | DB
Ralston Valley | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 DB | 17 TCK, 1 PBU
Jack Moran | 2024 DE | 7 TCK, 2 sacks, 2 QB HURS
Other Mustangs to watch
Gunner Schoepflin
Gunner
Schoepflin
5'10" | 220 lbs | DL
Ralston Valley | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 DT
Brayden Schatz
Brayden
Schatz
ATH
Ralston Valley | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 WR/DB
Jake Huffman | 2024 OL/DL
Brady Weldon
Brady
Weldon
RB
Ralston Valley | 2024
State
CO
| 2024 RB/OLB
Top Regis Jesuit Raiders
Exander Carroll
Exander
Carroll
5'11" | 180 lbs | QB
Regis Jesuit | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 QB/DB | 37 of 63 for 459 YDS, 5 TD, 1 INT; 38 CAR, 110 YDS, 1 TD
Albert Medina | 2024 RB/FS | 27 CAR, 205 YDS, 3 TD
D’Andre Barnes
D’Andre
Barnes
WR
Regis Jesuit | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 WR/DB | 11 REC, 214 YDS, 2 TD; 25 TCK, 2 INT, 2 FFMB, 1TFL, 1PBU
Andrew Metzger
Andrew
Metzger
6'4" | TE
Regis Jesuit | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 TE/DE | 6 REC, 83 YDS, 2 TD; 6 TCK, 1 QB HUR
Hayden Moore
Hayden
Moore
6'4" | 195 lbs | LB
Regis Jesuit | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 LB | 52 TCK, 7 TFL, 2 sacks, 4 QB HURS
Cal Schieffer | 2024 OLB | 29 TCK, 3 TFL
Naaji Patterson | 2024 DE | 14 TCK, 4 TFL, 3 sacks
Other Raiders to watch
Dylan McCollough
Dylan
McCollough
5'11" | 170 lbs | WR
Regis Jesuit | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 WR/K
Nate Lewis | 2023 LB
Adin Chase | 2023 RB
Lawson Douglas
Lawson
Douglas
6'1" | 170 lbs | DB
Regis Jesuit | 2024
State
CO
| 2024 CB
#17 Erie (1-2) at #16 Broomfield (3-0) | Friday, September 16, 2022 | 7:00 P.M.
The Erie Tigers will travel to Broomfield to challenge the Eagles in a rivalry game that has been highly anticipated since last season’s meeting between the two programs. The Tigers have had a rough start to the season after finishing 13-0 before a last-minute loss in the 4A state final last year.
Erie is coming off a close 49-40 loss to Montrose in a rematch of last season’s semifinal game, marking the Tigers’ second loss of the season. Broomfield is flying high after three-straight wins with an accumulated 167 points scored and a total of 27 points allowed.
Pregame Perceptions
This Friday’s matchup will be an exciting game between two teams that are not particularly fond of one another. Last year’s meeting ended with the Tigers dominating the Eagles 49-21 in a physical game. The Eagles came into the season with a chip on their shoulders and the intention of reminding everyone that they are still an elite program. Both teams have high-powered offenses with the capability of putting a ton of points on the board, which puts the focus on the defenses.
Broomfield’s defense has been dominant on every level through the beginning of the season. The Eagles have come away with an accumulated seven interceptions, four fumble recoveries, and 11 pass breakups in the first three games, earning the reputation as a team that will fight for the ball. That being said, this will be the most potent offense out of all the teams Broomfield has faced so far.
Erie’s defense has been working on finding its rhythm, making them the most critical question in the game. With Erie finding themselves struggling in the beginning weeks of the season, will they be able to get in sync and upset a dominant Broomfield offense?
Top Erie Tigers
Blake Barnett
Blake
Barnett
6'2" | 210 lbs | QB
Erie | 2024
State
CO
| 2024 QB | 30 of 50 for 423 YDS, 3 TD, 0 INT; 26 CAR, 165 YDS, 4 TD
Trey Khanna | 2023 RB/DB | 23 CAR, 181 YDS, 1 TD
Caden Lettis
Caden
Lettis
6'2" | 175 lbs | WR
Erie | 2023
State
CO
| 2024 WR/DB | 6 REC, 153 YDS;
Mason Cowgill
Mason
Cowgill
6'4" | 225 lbs | TE
Erie | 2024
State
CO
| 2024 WR | 6 REC, 41 YDS, 2 TD;
Gavin Lusk | 2025 RB | 15 CAR, 125 YDS, 2 TD; 4 REC, 37 YDS
Jackson Cowgill
Jackson
Cowgill
6'5" | 250 lbs | DL
Erie | 2024
State
CO
| 2024 DE
Carson Hageman | 2025 LB
Only the offensive stats for Erie’s first two games are available*
Other Tigers to watch
Jackson Clancy
Jackson
Clancy
6'2" | 260 lbs | OL
Erie | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 OL
Logan Gilmore
Logan
Gilmore
OL
Erie | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 OL/DL
Noah Garcia | 2024 WR/DB
Cole Powell
Cole
Powell
6'7" | 265 lbs | OL
Erie | 2025
State
CO
| 2025 OL/DL
Top Broomfield Eagles
Cole LaCrue
Cole
LaCrue
6'2" | 190 lbs | QB
Broomfield | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 QB | 39 of 60 for 615 YDS, 9 TD, 0 INT; 22 CAR, 221 YDS, 4 TD
Ryland Boehmer
Ryland
Boehmer
5'11" | 175 lbs | RB
Broomfield | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 RB/LB | 47 CAR, 313 YDS, 4 TD; 14 TCK
Brent Harris | 2024 WR/DB | 11 REC, 232 YDS, 3 TD; 4 TCK, 1 FFMB
Kaelan Frey
Kaelan
Frey
6'0" | 180 lbs | WR
Broomfield | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 WR | 6 REC, 123 YDS, 4 TD
Garrett Keeler
Garrett
Keeler
6'3" | DL
Broomfield | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 DE/OLB | 19 TCK, 2 TFL, 2 FMB REC, 1 PBU, 1 sack
Noah Biller | 2024 LB | 12 TCK, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FMB REC, 1 INT, 1 PBU
Canon Juarez | 2023 CB | 4 TCK, 1 TFL, 2 INT, 2 PBU
Other Eagles to watch
Devin Furuiye
Devin
Furuiye
6'2" | 240 lbs | DL
Broomfield | 2023
State
CO
| 2023 DE
Luke Francis | 2023 RB
Nick Petrich | 2023 OLB
Mikhail Benner
Mikhail
Benner
6'1" | 170 lbs | DB
Broomfield | 2025
State
CO
| 2025 CB
Saturday, September 17, 2022
The highly anticipated matchup between the Eagles and the Tigers carries over to the junior varsity teams, making that game the pick for Saturday morning. Broomfield’s undefeated (3-0) JV team will travel to face a tough Erie (2-1) JV squad. This game should have significant implications for the futures of both programs.
Other notable week four matchups
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.
#5 Grandview (2-1) at #9 Fruita Monument (3-0) | Thursday at 6:00 P.M.
Liam Szarka
Liam
Szarka
6'2" | 190 lbs | QB
Grandview | 2024
State
CO
– Grandview – 2024 QB
Kaison Stegelmeier – Fruita Monument – 2023 RB
Rangeview (2-1) at Aurora Central (2-1) | Thursday at 6:30 P.M.
Armani Patterson
Armani
Patterson
RB
Rangeview | 2023
State
CO
– Rangeview – 2023 RB
Simeon Veasley
Simeon
Veasley
5'7" | 185 lbs | RB
Aurora Central | 2023
State
CO
– Aurora Central – 2023 RB/LB
Windermere Prep (FL, 3-0) at Riverdale Ridge (2-1) | Thursday at 7:00 P.M.
Jackson Bennett – Windermere Prep – 2023 RB/LB
Caiden Harding – Riverdale Ridge – 2023 RB
#20 Lutheran (2-1) at Pueblo East (3-0) | Thursday at 7:00 P.M.
Ryken Daugaard
Ryken
Daugaard
6'2" | 175 lbs | QB
Lutheran | 2024
State
CO
– Lutheran – 2024 QB
Zayden Stevens
Zayden
Stevens
6'3" | 200 lbs | QB
Vista Ridge | 2025
State
CO
– Pueblo East – 2025 QB
Englewood (2-0) at Littleton (3-0) | Friday at 6:00 P.M.
Carson Campbell – Englewood – 2025 QB
Aidan Lauer
Aidan
Lauer
ATH
Littleton | 2023
State
CO
– Littleton – 2023 WR/CB/ATH
#8 Legend (3-0) at #11 Ponderosa (3-0) | Friday at 7:00 P.M.
John Brookhart – Legend – 2023 QB
Zach Stryker – Ponderosa – 2023 QB
#14 Arapahoe (2-1) at #4 Columbine (3-0) | Friday at 7:00 P.M.
Michael Moynihan– Arapahoe – 2024 QB
Josh Snyder
Josh
Snyder
RB
Columbine | 2024
State
CO
– Columbine – 2024 RB
Fossil Ridge (2-1) at Windsor (2-1) | Friday at 7:00 P.M.
Tyler Kubat
Tyler
Kubat
6'5" | 200 lbs | QB
Fossil Ridge | 2023
State
CO
– Fossil Ridge – 2023 QB
Jaden Thomas – Windsor – 2023 RB
Cheyenne Mountain (2-1) at Pueblo Centennial (2-1) | Saturday at 1:00 P.M.
Bruce Archambault
Bruce
Archambault
QB
Cheyenne Mountain | 2024
State
CO
– Cheyenne Mountain – 2024 QB/ATH
Logan Marquez – Pueblo Centennial – 2023 RB
Northfield (2-0) at Denver North (2-0) | Saturday at 2:00 P.M.
Christian Love – Northfield – 2024 QB
Frankie Dardano
Frankie
Dardano
5'9" | 155 lbs | QB
Denver North | 2024
State
CO
– Denver North – 2024 QB
Wiggins (2-1) at Platte Valley (2-1) | Saturday at 6:00 P.M.
Cole Kerr
Cole
Kerr
QB
Wiggins | 2023
State
CO
– Wiggins – 2023 QB
Howdy Johnson – Platte Valley – 2024 QB
Bennett (2-0) at Banning Lewis Academy (2-1) | Saturday at 7:00 P.M.
Connor Rayburn – Bennett – 2023 CB/RB
Chase Riehle – Banning Lewis Academy – 2025 RB