{"id":293037,"date":"2023-09-18T23:30:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T23:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=293037"},"modified":"2023-09-18T23:30:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T23:30:27","slug":"colorado-high-school-football-rankings-week-5-palmer-ridge-rising-above-4a-fray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/mlb\/colorado-high-school-football-rankings-week-5-palmer-ridge-rising-above-4a-fray\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado high school football rankings, Week 5: Palmer Ridge rising above 4A fray"},"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
4-0<\/td>\n
1<\/td>\n
W (42-0 at Arvada West)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> One look at QB Brady Vodicka’s stat line (41-of-59 passing, 578 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT) should send shivers down other 5A contenders’ spines. This week: at No. 6 Regis Jesuit, 6:30 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Pine Creek<\/strong><\/td>\n
4-0<\/td>\n
2<\/td>\n
W (23-0 vs. Denver East)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Eagles have allowed a total of seven points over their last eight quarters played. This week: at Mullen, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Columbine<\/strong><\/td>\n
4-0<\/td>\n
3<\/td>\n
W (31-29 at No. 5 Arapahoe)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Four road games to start the season for Columbine, and four wins. Friday’s come-from-behind victory at Arapahoe was easily the most impressive. This week: vs. Fort Collins, 6 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Ralston Valley<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
4<\/td>\n
W (28-21 vs. Regis Jesuit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Brady Weldon (222 rush yards, 4 TDs last two weeks) is emerging as a serious threat for the Mustangs. This week: vs. Valor Christian, 7 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5. Arapahoe<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
5<\/td>\n
L (31-29 vs. No. 3 Columbine)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: The Warriors are one play away from 4-0. Is there a more balanced offense (672 yards passing, 765 rushing) in 5A? This week: at Rock Canyon, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6. Regis Jesuit<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-2<\/td>\n
6<\/td>\n
L (28-21 at No. 4 Ralston Valley)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: After narrow losses to Arapahoe and Ralston Valley, Raiders get another shot at a statement win with top-ranked Cherry Creek paying a visit. This week: vs. No. 1 Cherry Creek, 6:30 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7. Grandview<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
8<\/td>\n
W (42-21 vs. Fruita Monument)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: QB Liam Szarka has 11 passing touchdowns to one interception through four games. Not too shabby. This week: at Pomona, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8. Mountain Vista<\/strong><\/td>\n
4-1<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (55-17 vs. Legacy)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Since getting held to one TD in a Week Zero loss to Ralston Valley, Golden Eagles have scored 216 points (!) in four straight wins. This week: Bye.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9. Castle View<\/strong><\/td>\n
4-0<\/td>\n
9<\/td>\n
W (29-7 at Douglas County)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: After breaking a two-year skid in the Battle of the Rock, Sabercats have forced 12 turnovers and allowed 24 total points. This week: vs. Cherokee Trail, 6 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10. Chatfield<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (38-14 vs. ThunderRidge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Chargers face big rivalry game before digging into 5A Jeffco League play. This week: at 4A No. 5 Dakota Ridge, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Class 4A<\/h2>\n
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\n
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
4-0<\/td>\n
1<\/td>\n
W (49-0 at Smoky Hill)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> Only four unbeatens remain in 4A, and none have been more dominant than the Bears. This week: at Ponderosa, 7 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Erie<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
3<\/td>\n
W (30-7 vs. No. 6 Broomfield)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: If you don’t count losses that occur outside state lines, Tigers are unbeaten, too. Alas, we do. This week: at Windsor, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Pueblo West<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
7<\/td>\n
Bye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Cyclones sat idle and moved up four spots \u2014 more a comment on what happened above them than anything else. This week: vs. Far Northeast, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Montrose<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-2<\/td>\n
5<\/td>\n
W (42-0 at Palisade)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Multiple big-name 4A schools have been taken down by 3A teams this fall, so Red Hawks better be ready for Lutheran. This week: vs. 3A No. 2 Lutheran, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5. Dakota Ridge<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
8<\/td>\n
W (50-21 vs. Rampart)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Eagles have firmly put Week 1 loss to Pueblo West in rearview mirror with three straight games of 39-plus points scored. This week: vs. 5A No. 10 Chatfield, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6. Broomfield<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-2<\/td>\n
4<\/td>\n
L (30-7 at No. 2 Erie)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Eagles have stumbled in their two biggest tests (Holy Family and Erie) of the season. This week: vs. Brighton, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7. Heritage<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-2<\/td>\n
6<\/td>\n
W (57-15 at Overland)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Heritage’s response to 0-2 start? Two straight games topping 50 points scored. This week: at Rampart, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8. Loveland<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
2<\/td>\n
L (14-0 at 3A No. 8 Thompson Valley)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: It isn’t entirely shocking for Red Wolves to lose to a good Thompson Valley team, but it is stunning to see them get shut out. This week: at Greeley Central, 6:30 p.m. Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9. Golden<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
10<\/td>\n
W (24-6 at Denver South)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Demons’ about-face since opening the season with shutout loss at 3A Green Mountain has been dramatic. This week: vs. Palisade, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10. Thomas Jefferson<\/strong><\/td>\n
4-0<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (39-6 at Bear Creek)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: None of the Spartans’ four opponents so far this season were able to reach double-digit scoring. This week: vs. Standley Lake, 4 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. Green Mountain<\/strong><\/td>\n
4-0<\/td>\n
2<\/td>\n
W (50-0 vs. Pueblo South)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment:<\/strong> Rams get well-deserved break after dominant start that saw them post three shutouts while outscoring opponents 163-6. This week: Bye.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Lutheran<\/strong><\/td>\n
4-0<\/td>\n
1<\/td>\n
W (26-21 vs. Pueblo East)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Lions trailed in fourth quarter for the first time this season last Friday night vs. Pueblo East. This week: at 4A No. 4 Montrose, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Holy Family<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
3<\/td>\n
W (46-28 at Mountain View)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: At 851 total yards through three games, QB Rylan Cooney is off to a blazing start. This week: at No. 4 Roosevelt, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Roosevelt<\/strong><\/td>\n
4-0<\/td>\n
4<\/td>\n
W (42-21 vs. Highlands Ranch)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Still No. 4 after knocking off a 5A team? Rough Riders will get to prove us wrong Friday against Holy Family. This week: vs. No. 3 Holy Family, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5. Northridge<\/strong><\/td>\n
4-0<\/td>\n
5<\/td>\n
W (40-12 vs. Greeley West)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Senior running back Raul Gallegos’ workload through four games (111 carries, 655 yards, 12 TDs) would make Emmitt Smith blush. This week: at Rangeview, 6:30 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6. Durango<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
6<\/td>\n
W (51-28 vs. Grand Junction Central)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Pick your poison between QB Tyler Harms (911 total yards, 11 TDs) and RB Jaxon Fancher (551 rush yards, 7 TDs). This week: at No. 9 Mead, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7. Northfield<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-0<\/td>\n
7<\/td>\n
W (21-13 vs. Denver North)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Denver North gave Nighthawks all they could handle in a down-to-the-wire slugfest last week. This week: at Adams City, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8. Thompson Valley<\/strong><\/td>\n
2-1<\/td>\n
9<\/td>\n
W (14-0 vs. 4A No. 8 Loveland)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: How rare is it for Eagles to take down their crosstown rival, Loveland? It’s happened just five times since 1977. This week: at Riverdale Ridge, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9. Mead<\/strong><\/td>\n
1-2<\/td>\n
8<\/td>\n
Bye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Mavs got an extra week to prepare for Durango. Will it pay off? This week: vs. No. 6 Durango, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10. Lewis Palmer<\/strong><\/td>\n
3-1<\/td>\n
NR<\/td>\n
W (48-8 vs. Canon City)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comment<\/strong>: Outside of a loss to the top-ranked team in 4A, Rangers have been untouchable. This week: vs. Falcon, 7 p.m. Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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