{"id":290369,"date":"2023-09-11T23:31:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T23:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=290369"},"modified":"2023-09-11T23:31:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T23:31:10","slug":"colorado-high-school-football-rankings-week-3-class-3a-loaded-at-the-top","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/mlb\/colorado-high-school-football-rankings-week-3-class-3a-loaded-at-the-top\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado high school football rankings, Week 3: Class 3A loaded at the top"},"content":{"rendered":"
A look at this week’s Post Preps Top 10 for Class 5A, 4A and 3A:<\/p>\n
Class 5A<\/h2>\n
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Team<\/strong><\/td>\n
Record<\/strong><\/td>\n
Pvs<\/strong><\/td>\n
LW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1. Cherry Creek<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
1<\/td>\n
W (34-17 at Chatfield)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> A prime example of why the Bruins are so tough to beat: They can score in bursts (35 straight vs. Chatfield) better than anyone else. This week: at Arvada West, 4 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Pine Creek<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
3<\/td>\n
W (56-7 at Vista Ridge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Eagles looking to build toward what should be a tasty league opener vs. Fountain-Fort Carson on Sept. 28. This week: vs. Denver East, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Columbine<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
5<\/td>\n
W (35-7 at Cherokee Trail)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: How good is the Rebels defense? If not for a late CT touchdown last Friday, they’d be riding an 11-quarter shutout streak. This week: at No. 5 Arapahoe, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Ralston Valley<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-1<\/td>\n
6<\/td>\n
W (30-15 vs. Grandview)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: It’s one thing to beat Grandview. It’s quite another to lead the Wolves 30-0 in the fourth quarter. This week: vs. No. 6 Regis Jesuit, 7:30 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5. Arapahoe<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
7<\/td>\n
W (34-27 vs. Regis Jesuit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The emergence of sophomore RB Trajan Frasier (335 yards, 5 TDs) has turned the Warriors into a real 5A threat. This week: vs. No. 3 Columbine, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6. Regis Jesuit<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-1<\/td>\n
2<\/td>\n
L (34-27 at Arapahoe)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The Raiders’ schedule goes from rugged to ridiculous with back-to-back games against Ralston Valley and Cherry Creek. This week: at No. 4 Ralston Valley, 7:30 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7. Valor Christian<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-2<\/td>\n
8<\/td>\n
W (29-28 vs. Fairview)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The Eagles’ 29-0 second-half rally vs. Fairview is the early front-runner for comeback of the year. This week: at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (Ga.), 5 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8. Grandview<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-1<\/td>\n
4<\/td>\n
L (30-15 at Ralston Valley)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Back to the drawing board for the Wolves, who put up yards at RV (351) but didn’t score any points until the game was out of reach. This week: vs. Fruita Monument, 1 p.m. Saturday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9. Castle View<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (20-7 vs. Legend)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The best story in 5A? That’s gotta be the Sabercats, who went 2-8 last fall and now have one of 5A’s stingiest defenses. This week: at Douglas County, 6 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10. Fountain-Fort Carson<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (32-19 at Pueblo West)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Running backs Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (9.6 yards\/carry) and Terrence Morris (16.1) are a first down waiting to happen. This week: at Pomona, 7:30 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Class 4A<\/h2>\n
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Team<\/strong><\/td>\n
Record<\/strong><\/td>\n
Pvs<\/strong><\/td>\n
LW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1. Palmer Ridge<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
1<\/td>\n
W (56-14 vs. Lewis-Palmer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Not only do we love Jimmer Weir’s name, we love his game (283 receiving yards, 19 tackles, one interception, one fumble recovery). This week: at Smoky Hill, 7:30 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Loveland<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
3<\/td>\n
W (27-26 vs. Pomona)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Forget about style points. The Red Wolves are 2-0 against 5A competition (Fossil Ridge and Pomona) and just know how to win. This week: at 3A No. 9 Thompson Valley, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Erie<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-1<\/td>\n
4<\/td>\n
W (38-28 at Montrose)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Good luck keeping up with the Tigers offense (38 points and 395.7 yards per game). This week: vs. No. 4 Broomfield, 1 p.m. Saturday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Broomfield<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-1<\/td>\n
6<\/td>\n
W (49-6 vs. Vista Peak Prep)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: After a bounce-back win, the Eagles get a rematch with an Erie team they eked past in last fall’s 4A semifinals. This week: at No. 3 Erie, 1 p.m. Saturday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5. Montrose<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-2<\/td>\n
5<\/td>\n
L (38-28 vs. Erie)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Don’t count out the Red Hawks, who started 1-2 last fall, then came within minutes of reaching the 4A semifinals. This week: at Palisade, 7 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6. Heritage<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-2<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (55-19 at Pueblo Central)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Unranked to back in the top six of 4A? The Eagles’ losses to 5A powers Mountain Vista and Arapahoe look better by the week. This week: at Overland, 4 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7. Pueblo West<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
7<\/td>\n
L (32-19 vs. Fountain-Fort Carson)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The Cyclones went toe-to-toe with a very good 5A team for three quarters last Friday. This week: Bye.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8. Dakota Ridge<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-1<\/td>\n
8<\/td>\n
W (39-35 at Mesa Ridge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Don’t sleep on the Eagles’ Week 4 opponent, Rampart, which is 3-0 and has outscored opponents 125-36. This week: vs. Rampart, 7:30 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9. Windsor<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
10<\/td>\n
W (26-24 at Fort Collins)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The Wizards have three wins by a combined six points. That’s living dangerously. This week: at Fossil Ridge, 7 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10. Golden<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-1<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (25-14 vs. Ponderosa)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: A 36-0 loss at Green Mountain in Week 1 must feel like a long, long, long time ago for the Demons after last Friday’s stunner. This week: at Denver South, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Class 3A<\/h2>\n
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Team<\/strong><\/td>\n
Record<\/strong><\/td>\n
Pvs<\/strong><\/td>\n
LW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1. Lutheran<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
1<\/td>\n
W (45-14 at Discovery Canyon)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: No reason to move the Lions from the top spot — except that there’s four teams below them that could make their own (convincing) claims. This week: vs. Pueblo East, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Green Mountain<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
4<\/td>\n
W (49-0 at Mountain View)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Why move the Rams up two spots? Because their Week 1 shutout of Golden is aging better than Paul Rudd. This week: vs. Pueblo South, 7 p.m. Saturday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Holy Family<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
2<\/td>\n
Bye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Why move the Tigers down after being idle? Because three wins is greater than two … although Holy Family’s win over 4A Broomfield should probably count as 1.5 wins. This week: at Mountain View, 6:30 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Roosevelt<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
3<\/td>\n
W (42-21 at Fort Morgan)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Why put the undefeated defending champs at No. 4? Because the top of 3A is really that good. This week: vs. Highlands Ranch, 7 p.m. Sept. 15.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5. Northridge<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
5<\/td>\n
W (35-13 at Greeley Central)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: We got ahead of ourselves last week. It’s Justin Thill, not Justin Thrill, taking snaps for Northridge. But given his stats (508 passing yards, 7 TDs), maybe you can forgive the error? This week: vs. Greeley West, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6. Durango<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-1<\/td>\n
6<\/td>\n
W (41-7 vs. Aztec, N.M.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: With their annual New Mexico tour in the rearview, the Demons appear to be rounding into shape. This week: vs. Grand Junction Central, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7. Northfield \n<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-0<\/td>\n
8<\/td>\n
W (24-10 vs. Riverdale Ridge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The Nighthawks face a second straight 2-0 team with a matchup against a salty Vikings squad. This week: vs. Denver North, 6 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8. Mead<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-2<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (35-31 vs. Severance)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: After tough losses to 4A No. 9 Windsor and 3A No. 1 Lutheran, the Mavericks’ back-and-forth victory over Severance may serve as a launch point. This week: Bye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9. Thompson Valley<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-1<\/td>\n
7<\/td>\n
L (16-14 at Berthoud)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: A narrow loss at 2A Berthoud, which outscored its first two opponents 84-0, isn’t enough to drop the Eagles out of the top 10. This week: vs. 4A No. 2 Loveland, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10. Pueblo Central<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-1<\/td>\n
9<\/td>\n
L (55-19 vs. Heritage)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: There’s at least six other teams that could lay claim to this last spot — and they all lost last week. This week: at Coronado, 6:30 p.m. Friday.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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