Class 5A, 4A Round of 16 Results Revealed

The recent results from the Round of 16 in the Class 5A and 4A high school football playoffs highlighted some thrilling matchups and standout performances. Teams competed fiercely to secure their spots in the upcoming quarterfinals, setting the stage for exciting games ahead.

Class 5A Round of 16 Results

Elimination Highlights

• No. 1 Cherry Creek: Defeated No. 17 Fountain-Fort Carson, 56-7. The Bruins, with a perfect season record of 11-0, showcased a powerful performance, especially in the first half.
• No. 8 Fairview: Overpowered No. 9 Arapahoe, 78-28. Quarterback Ki Ellison threw six touchdown passes, with three to senior Toray Davis.
• No. 4 Legend: Overcame No. 13 Fort Collins, 42-28. Despite missing star quarterback DJ Bordeaux, they rallied back in the fourth quarter.
• No. 5 Valor Christian: Defeated No. 12 Erie, 70-28. Sophomore quarterback Titus Huard scored five touchdowns, leading the Eagles to a commanding victory.
• No. 2 Ralston Valley: Won against No. 15 Columbine, 35-12. Senior quarterback Zeke Andrews made a significant impact in his return from injury.
• No. 10 Mullen: Edged out No. 7 Pine Creek, 21-18. Nick Marcoux caught the decisive touchdown pass in a tightly contested match.
• No. 3 Mountain Vista: Secured a shutout against No. 14 Eaglecrest, winning 14-0. This victory marked their third shutout of the season.
• No. 6 Arvada West: Defeated No. 11 Grandview, 31-15. Senior quarterback Logan Duhachek had a standout game with multiple touchdown passes.

Upcoming Quarterfinal Matches

The following quarterfinal matchups are confirmed:

• Cherry Creek vs. Fairview
• Legend vs. Valor Christian
• Ralston Valley vs. Mullen
• Mountain Vista vs. Arvada West

Class 4A Round of 16 Results

Dominating Performances

• No. 1 Dakota Ridge: Overwhelmed No. 16 Golden, 49-7. Dakota Ridge improved to 11-0 with this decisive win.
• No. 8 Pueblo West: Narrowly defeated No. 9 Northfield, 16-14. Key fourth-down stops were pivotal in securing their victory.
• No. 5 Heritage: Beat No. 12 Grand Junction, 42-13. Senior Mo Thenell’s four touchdowns were crucial to their success.
• No. 7 Monarch: Triumphed over No. 10 Riverdale Ridge, 14-7, in overtime. Junior QB Nico Rizzello scored the winning touchdown.
• No. 3 Palmer Ridge: Survived against No. 14 Mesa Ridge, winning 19-16. The Bears responded strongly after falling behind.
• No. 6 Broomfield: Dominated No. 11 Vista Ridge, 49-3. A strong start put them firmly in control of the game.

Upcoming Quarterfinal Matches

The quarterfinal matchups in Class 4A are as follows:

• Dakota Ridge vs. Pueblo West
• Heritage vs. Ponderosa-Durango winner
• Monarch vs. Frederick-Montrose winner
• Palmer Ridge vs. Broomfield

These results showcase the intense competition in this year’s playoffs, with teams aiming for the ultimate prize. As the quarterfinals approach, fans can expect further thrilling matchups and standout performances in the coming weeks.