Category: 8man League Breakdown

Picture by Hayden Garcia Photography (Rangely vs Soroco) EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PREVIEW – WEEK FIVE BY: KERRY SHERMAN Several of the top teams in the MileHigh Prep Report had byes last week, resulting in very little movement. There are a few league clashes on the schedule this week, but most of the 8-man teams across the… Continue reading EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PREVIEW – WEEK FIVE by Kerry Sherman

8-Man Football Playoff Projections Week 5 This year to reach the playoffs is simple.  Either win your league title or be inside the top 16 of the CHSAA Seeding Index.  After they select the 16 teams that make the playoffs, they use the CHSAA Seeding Index to seed the playoffs.  This week I will be… Continue reading 8-Man Football Playoff Projections Week 5

Picture by Christine Bowin & OTSportsChek EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PREVIEW – WEEK FOUR BY: KERRY SHERMAN The bar for the title of “Game of the Year” was set incredibly high last week, as McClave outlasted Simla for a 58-52 triple overtime victory. As a result, the Cardinals vaulted to the #1 spot in this week's MileHigh… Continue reading EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PREVIEW – WEEK FOUR by Kerry Sherman

Picture by Allison Harris (Byers vs Lyons) EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PREVIEW – WEEK THREE BY: KERRY SHERMAN Last week saw McClave pick up a big win in a ranked vs ranked match-up at Merino. This week, the Cardinals are in another one of those clashes, challenging top-ranked Simla. Merino also finds itself in another ranked fight,… Continue reading EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PREVIEW – WEEK THREE by Kerry Sherman

Picture by Sport Shots by Kim EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PREVIEW – WEEK TWO BY: KERRY SHERMAN In the last two weeks, both of last year's state finalists, Haxtun and Mancos, were handed defeats by the defending New Mexico state champs from Melrose. There has been a lot of movement inside the MileHigh Prep Report Media/Coaches poll… Continue reading EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PREVIEW – WEEK TWO by Kerry Sherman

EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PREVIEW – WEEK ONE BY: KERRY SHERMAN A few teams broke the seal on the new season last week, but the rush to Pueblo and the state title game begins in earnest this weekend. Two games were played on Thursday night, with #2 Simla using six takeaways to ease past Hoehne 40-12 on… Continue reading EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL PREVIEW – WEEK ONE by Kerry Sherman

EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW BY: KERRY SHERMAN Following the six-year dominance of Sedgwick County, which saw the Cougars win six consecutive state titles, the classification has crowned three (four counting Spring 2021 season) in as many years. The last two, Dove Creek and Mancos, were first time winners. Will the Bluejays defend their title or… Continue reading EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW by Kerry Sherman

8-Man Football League Predictions (Mountain, Northwest, Plains, and Six County) We move into the 8-man ranks and I will give my league predictions.  I will be doing 8-Man and 6-Man different than 1A and 2A because Kerry Sherman will have a full Season Preview out this week!  I am splitting 8-Man into two articles.  I… Continue reading 8-Man Football League Predictions & Preview (Mountain, Northwest, Plains, and Six County)

8-Man League Predictions (Ark Valley, Black Forest, Central League) We move into the 8-man ranks and I will give my league predictions.  I will be doing 8-Man and 6-Man different than 1A and 2A because Kerry Sherman will have a full Season Preview out next week!  I am splitting 8-Man into two articles.  Good Luck… Continue reading 8-Man League Predictions & Preview (Ark Valley, Black Forest, Central League)

Congratulations to your 8-Man Football State Champions Congratulations to your 8-Man Football State Champions the Mancos Bluejays.   Mancos wins their first ever State Championship in the 8-Man Ranks.  Mancos defeated Haxtun 40 to 0 in the State Championship.  Mancos avenged their State Title loss from two years ago.  Mancos played outstanding defense pitching the shutout… Continue reading Congratulations to your 8-Man Football State Champions