Class 1A Football Preview-Week Three
by Anthony Garcia
We enter the third week of the regular season and things have been exciting the first two weeks of the season. This week we quickly give the Top 10 Schedule then we give you the 8 games we are most excited for. We will give a quick breakdown of those games. Good Luck to all teams this weekend!
Rankings used are from MileHigh Prep Report Media/Coaches Poll.
Class 1A Top 10 Schedule
#1 Wray (2-0) vs Scott KS (1-0), Friday at 6pm
#2 Limon (Bye)
#3 Centauri (2-0) at #4 Buena Vista (2-0), Friday at 7pm
#5 Forge Christian (2-0) at D’Evelyn (0-2), Friday at 7pm
#6 Highland (2-0) at #8 Wiggins (1-1), Friday at 7pm
#7 C.S Christian (0-1) at 2A Woodland Park (2-0), Friday at 7pm
#9 Monte Vista (1-1) vs North Fork (1-0), Friday at 6pm
#10 Yuma (Bye)
Class 1A Top 8 Games of the Week
#3 Centauri (2-0) at #4 Buena Vista (2-0), Friday at 7pm
Both Centauri and Buena Vista enter that matchup at 2-0 overall and are looking to improve to 3-0 and take a big advantage when coming to playoff seeding. Centauri comes into the matchup at 2-0 overall with wins over Meeker (33-6) and Pagosa Springs (21-20). Centauri offensively has ben led by RB Parker Buhr who was rushed for 278 yards and 3 TDs. QB Sean Jarvies is also off to a great start with 125 yards passing and 1 TD. Defensively Parker Buhr (15) and Ryder Norton (11) lead the Falcons in tackling. Buena Vista also comes into the matchup at 2-0. Buena Vista defeated Salida (24-19) and Platte Valley (39-35). Last week against Platte Valley, Buena Vista had to come from behind to get the win. Buena Vista had 268 yards rushing as a team with RB Eli Schuknecht rushing for 201 yards and a pair of TDs. QB Hudson Wingo also had a big role in the game passing for 105 yards and 2 TDs. Defensively Abel Flowers (9) and JJ Medina (8) lead all Buena Vista tacklers.
#6 Highland (2-0) at #8 Wiggins (1-1), Friday at 7pm
Another big game in Class 1A and another game that features a pair of top 10 teams. Highland comes into the matchup ranked #6 in the MHPR Media/Coaches Poll. Highland is 2-0 on the season picking up wins over Flatirons Academy (30-7) and Platte Canyon (57-0). Highland has been balanced in their offensive attack this season. QB John Bingley is off to a great start passing for 275 yards and 4 TDs. RB Wyatt Chase has also stepped up for the Huskies rushing for 211 yards and 2 TDs. Defensively 4 players sit over 13 tackles with Ira Sittner (19) and Brogan Palmer (18) leading the way for Highland. Wiggins comes into the matchup at 1-1 overall. Wiggins fell in their home opener to Forge Christian (41-0) but bounced back well last week defeating Meeker 27 to 12. In the win Wiggins got the rushing attacking going racking up 339 yards. RB Jayson Lousberg led all rushers with 228 yards and a pair of TDs. RB Tyler Dilka and RB Jorge Mendez also got into the endzone in the game. Wiggins defensively had 7 players break the 10 tackle mark but Jorge Mendez (18) and JR Meyer (16) led all tacklers for the Tigers.
#9 Monte Vista (1-1) vs North Fork (1-0), Friday at 6pm
We head to the southern part of Colorado for the next game that features a top 10 team and a team just outside of the rankings. Monte Vista comes into the game with a 1-1 record, and this will be their first home game of the season. Monte Vista fell in the season opener to 2A Alamosa 28-8 but bounced back defeating Rye on the road 43-7. In the win over Rye, Monte Vista had their passing attack clicking on all cylinders. QB Kaden Madrid had a career day passing for 303 yards and 6 passing TDs. WRs Azariah Hurtado (190 yards, 5 TDs) and WR Alex Marquez (95 yards, 1 TD) were the top targets for the Pirates. RB Jacob Pacheco also had a solid day rushing for 119 yards. Defensively Monte Vista was led by Alex Marquez (8), Azariah Hurtado (7), and Jacob Pacheco (7). North Fork comes into the game coming off a bye. North Fork opened the season with a 46-6 win over Center on 8/30. North Fork was dominate in their win over Center scoring 28 points in the first quarter and getting running clock going in the 2nd quarter. North Fork ran the ball at will racking up 265 yards on just 23 carries. RB Derick Sievertsen (83 yards) and RB Payson Pene (63 yards, 1 TD) led the rushing attack. QB Braeden Flores also had a solid day throwing for 81 yards and a TD. Defensively Peyton Armstrong (6) and Payson Pene (5) were the tackle leaders for the Miners.
#1 Wray (2-0) vs Scott KS (1-0), Friday at 6pm
We move up to Wray for our next game between a pair of top 10 teams in their respective states. Wray comes into the matchup at 2-0 overall. Wray defeated Platte Canyon (42-0) and Goodland KS (56-21). Wray on the season has been lead by their rushing attack which has racked up 552 yards. RB Samuel Meisner and QB Casey Midcap lead all rushers with 204 yards rushing. QB Casey Midcap also has 128 yards passing and 3 passing TDs. Defensively Samuel Meisner (16), Brody Richards (9), and Austin Hendrix (9) lead the Eagles in tackles. Scott KS is 1-0 on the season with a 35 to 0 win over Cimarron KS last week. Scott KS is one of the top teams in Kansas this season and returned nearly their entire roster from a season ago. Scott lost in the second round of the Class 3A State Tournament last season.
#7 C.S Christian (0-1) at 2A Woodland Park (2-0), Friday at 7pm
We head back west to Woodland Park for our next big game on Friday Night. C.S Christian comes into the matchup at 0-1 overall and they had a bye last week. C.S Christian opened the season with a 42-28 loss to Limon. C.S Christian will be looking to bounce back against a tough 2A team. C.S Christian was led by their passing attack as QB Jace Velasquez threw for 280 yards and 2 TDs. WR Mikey Orawiec (129 yards, 2 TDs) and WR Silas Sichele (84 yards) lead all pass catchers. Velasquez also led the rushing attack rushing for 100 yards and 2 TDs. Defensively Daniel Hoggards (16) and Joe Sammons (12) lead all tacklers for the Lions. Woodland Park comes into the matchup at 2-0 overall. Woodland Park defeated Lincoln (62-0) and Salida (31-7) to open the season. Woodland Park last week was powered by their rushing attack which racked up 155 yards. QB Marques Schoenberger (90 rushing, 90 passing, 3 TDs) led all rushers and had a solid day at QB. RB Aidan Hood (55 yards) also had a solid day for the Panthers. Defensively Woodland Park had a big day nearly shutting Salida out. Demetrius Gochis (9), Kadyn Lewis (8), and Aidan Hood (8) led all tacklers for the Panthers.
Flatirons Academy (0-2) at Peyton (2-0), Friday at 7pm
We head about 45 minutes easy on HWY 24 for our next matchup. A quick glance at the records and this matchup does not seem intriguing but I think this will be a very good matchup. Peyton comes into the matchup at 2-0 overall. Peyton defeated Pinnacle (55-6) and Lincoln (57-8) to open the season. Peyton has been balanced in their attack so far rushing for 451 yards and passing for another 265 yards. QB Noah Martin leads the way for the Panthers with 270 yards passing, 113 yards rushing, and 9 TDs. RB Colton Cobb also is a big factor with 130 yards rushing, 98 yards receiving, and 4 TDs. Defensively Hunter Trim (12) and Josiah Zimmerman (10) lead the Panthers in tackles. Flatirons Academy is 0-2 to open the season with a pair of tough losses to Highland (30-7) and Limon (35-14). The Bison were in the game last week with Limon and were tied going into the fourth quarter at 14. Flatirons Academy will look to bounce back this week. Offensively Parker Wilson leads the passing attack with 158 yards and 1 TD and RB Elijah Ricca leads the rushing attack with 137 yards and 1 TD. Defense seems to be the strength for the Bison and they are led by Ryan Coulter (23 tackles) and Parker Wilson (17 tackles).
Meeker (0-2) at 2A Gunnison (0-2), Friday at 6pm
We head west over to Gunnison for our next matchup between a pair of Western Slope teams. Meeker comes into the matchup at 0-2 overall. Meeker fell in their home opener to Centauri 33-6 and fell last week at home 27-12. Meeker will be looking to bounce back this week and get in the win column. Meeker so far has been powered by their rushing attack which has racked up 265 yards on the season. RB Clay Crawford leads all rushers with 91 yards and 2 TDs. QB Cade Mills is also off to a solid start with 137 yards passing and 1 TD. Defensively the Cowboys have 10 players over 10 tackles and are led by Clay Crawford (28 tackles) and Said Rodriguez (25 tackles). Gunnison comes into the matchup at 0-2 overall and looking to break the two-game slide. Gunnison opened the season with a tough 32-0 loss to 3A Eagle County and then fell last week to Delta 51-12. Gunnison has not posted any stats on the season.
Ignacio (0-2) at Olathe (2-0), Friday at 7pm
The final game of the top 8 features a pair of Western Slope teams. Olathe comes into the matchup at 2-0 overall. Olathe did not have a varsity program a season ago and played a JV schedule and they look to be going in the right direction this season. Olathe has already surpassed their win total of both 2022 and 2021. Olathe already has a pair of wins over South Central teams in Del Norte (47-6) and Center (41-6) and will be looking for win #3 over the South Central teams. Olathe offensively has been powered by their rushing attack which has racked up 373 yards and 6 TDs. RB Adam Puga leads all rushers with 164 yards and 2 TDs and RB Angel Arellano-Suarez is #2 with 132 yards and 2 TDs. Olathe has not put defensive stats in so far this season. Ignacio comes into the matchup at 0-2 overall. Ignacio had a bye last week as they played for zero week. Ignacio has losses to Manual (22-19) and Cedaredge (29-20). Ignacio will be looking to snap the skid and get into the win column. Ignacio has no stats put in.
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