Quotes from Athletes on the 2024 Football Season
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ThunderRidge wide receiver Nick Seng
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have a good feeling about next season. I believe we will be a lot more prepared, stronger, and smarter.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel our schedule will be one of the toughest schedules Thunder Ridge has had in a while. I think our toughest competition will be Columbine.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think our toughest individual we will play will be Austin Modrzewski.”
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Mullen offensive center Caleb Van Meter
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that my team will be doing a lot better this year due to the fact that we were so young this year. There were no seniors on our O-line this year, and we had one junior on it. We will be way more experienced next year and our coaching staff is making big changes that will help.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel our toughest competition on our schedule next year will be Ralston Valley because of how far they made it in the playoffs this year.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I’m not sure who the toughest person we will play against this year because we have a lot of new teams we are playing this year.”
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Pine Creek wide receiver Elijah Roy
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We’ll be young, we lost a lot of seniors. But it’s always next man up.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I do not take anyone for granted. Anybody can lose on any given Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We compete against ourselves to make each of us the toughest individual we face.”
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Mullen wide receiver Mason Bonner
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think our team is going to be very good this upcoming year. We can only get better from last year.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Not knowing our schedule yet, I hope we get a holy war with Regis or Valor.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don't know yet.”
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Pueblo East wide receiver Izaiah Trujillo
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“My football team will be solid. All the talent is there and everyone is going to be committed for the last year. We are all getting bigger as a whole and learning how to play with each other.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Holy Family will definitely be our toughest game on the schedule next year as they’re coming off of a state championship win with confidence and skill.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual we will play next year will probably be Amari Brown from Central. We had a rough time this year stopping him but with us returning almost all of our 7 up front we will slow it down.”
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Arvada West linebacker Jaxon Pyatt
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe our team has the potential to compete for a state championship next year. With 15 sophomores playing significant varsity time this past year and the majority of our starters returning for next year, we have a strong foundation for a successful season.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“While we have a challenging non-league schedule with many strong teams most notably Fairview, and our toughest competition will undoubtedly arise during our Jeffco league play.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I'm really looking forward to playing against quarterback Bekkem Kritza from Fairview in week 3. I have a lot of respect for his game and it's exciting to compete against such a talented player. We have crossed paths at a few visits over the past year at Penn State, Miami, and Colorado.”
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Denver East quarterback Declan MacDonald
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe we can make a push for the state championship next year. We have a much tougher schedule, but if we can hold our ground in league games, then we will be able to go all the way. We’re returning a lot of firepower on both sides of the ball.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Columbine will be our toughest opponent next year, as we are now in the same league.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t have my eye on anyone specific, but I know Chatfield has a strong ballhawk secondary, which I’m excited to challenge.”
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Arapahoe offensive lineman Ben Brown
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Based on this past season, our team found things that worked and improvements we need to make during the off-season for next year. I am excited to see our progress and I look forward to playing next season.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our team plays in the Centennial League, which I feel is the toughest league in the state based on my experience. I believe Cherry Creek is our toughest opponent going in.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The nose guard from Cherry Creek, Tufanua Umu-Cais could be a tough opponent for us next year.”
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Denver South wide receiver Alijah Landrum-Hamilton
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will compete; we’re excited for the challenge of playing in a tough division and showing we are ready to compete. I feel we have players on this team that are capable of playing at any level across the nation. I feel a few guys will have that opportunity to display that at the college level.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I saw where we are in the Jeffco league with Columbine and Chatfield and Ralston Valley, it’s tough to choose out of those three teams. I’m just going to say every team in the division is going to bring it. All are well coached and competitive.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual player we will face in my opinion will be ourselves. It’s a new season and a new experience for all of us in a new conference.”
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Fossil Ridge athlete Marcus Mozer
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think our team is going to be pretty good next year. We get a lot of guys back and especially the guys that were big contributors to our team like Jake Toshcoff, Colton Pawlak, Mason Griffin, Nate Ceshcin, and Nick Kubat.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like our toughest competition is definitely going to be Columbine. They just won the state championship so they are definitely going to try to go back-to-back.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I feel like the toughest individual player we will face is Jordan Rechel. He is a really quick and elusive wide receiver which makes him really tough to defend. He also plays as a defensive back for Fairview. This makes him really tough to go against since he is such a good all-around player.”
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Timnath kicker David Kolczak
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we’ll have a strong season. It’ll be our first year with seniors, and we have a lot of talented players who are going to be even stronger in 2024.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We’ll be in a new league next year. I don’t know which team will be toughest, but I know Windsor will be a strong team.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think Tanner Gray.”
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Brighton running back Jeremiah Ramos
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think next year we will do even better and continue to work harder than before since we know what it takes. I see us going even deeper into the playoffs, we have a lot of potential.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“N/A.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.
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George Washington running back Jaylen Fleming
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe that this season will be very successful for us at GW with our QB Hayes Dwyer leading us off again this year and the rest of our senior squad this year ready to grind and play ball and show these teams that we can really dominate on the field.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team that I’m looking forward to is Montbello, we played a pretty tough game against them this previous season. But this next time we’re going to have a way different outcome.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual player we will face off is definitely Joseph Owens from the Warriors squad. Really hard-working guy, great leader for his team, I think that’s going to be a battle between me and him.”
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Widefield wide receiver Jaylen Sankey
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are going against a really tough schedule but I think we will play together and do our own jobs to benefit and help the team. I think we’ll be fine.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Montrose; they are a very well-coached and very disciplined team.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The Falcon running back plays with a lot of heart and has a good head on his shoulders, real good running back.”
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Brighton outside linebacker Dominic Schroder
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think that our team is going to impress a lot of people and I truly believe we can and will make it past the first round of the playoffs.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think that Fairview is going to be our toughest team because of the talent that is spread across there.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest player our team will have to face is Bekkem Kritza because of how talented his team is.”
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Arapahoe wide receiver Andrew Smart
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will be a solid program next year. We are losing a few seniors, but our junior class will for sure step up to lead the team. Also, our sophomores played well this year when they got on the field and I’m excited to see them develop and perform next year.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think our biggest competition will be Mountain Vista or Columbine next year as they both have a strong Junior class as well.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A,”
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Eaglecrest quarterback Joe Steiner
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We’re going to be dangerous. I think we’re fast, skilled, and we’re angry. I love these guys.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“That’s one of my favorite things about football: it’s so unpredictable. Just when you think you’ve got something figured out on film, someone gives you something to adjust to. Our non-league matchups will be tough to start the year for sure, a few playoff teams in there. And those other teams are going to be ready to compete. Overall though, everyone in the Centennial League is so tough, it’s always a battle.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Cade Brook at Cherokee Trail is always a problem, and at Grandview Brandon Kahre plays like a demon. Aiden Knapke over at Creek is everywhere.”
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Timnath offensive lineman Meyer Brayden
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we are going to do better overall and continue to keep growing, with possible coaching changes I’m excited.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our schedule for next year isn’t out yet.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Our schedule for next year isn’t out yet.”
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Fossil Ridge quarterback Nick Kubat
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think our team will do better next season. We were mostly juniors this past season so we didn't lose many seniors. This year was a building year so I think next year we will only get better.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Next year we play Columbine, our second game of the season and they are the 5a state champion so I think that will be our hardest game.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The hardest player that we played against this year was Bekkam Kritza. He is the quarterback for Fairview and he is smart and has a good arm.”
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Rock Canyon offensive center Preston Duman
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“With more and more young guys coming up this year there are definitely some big shoes to fill. We are up for the challenge. Excited to see how far we can push this year.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Pine Creek, never have played them before. Could be interesting to see how they play down in the Springs and also the league games Valor and Vista are always interesting.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“To be honest with you, I played with Valor Christian‘s class of 2026 Cash Spence and that man is a freak that is going to be a serious danger around high school for the next two years.”
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Roosevelt wide receiver Trevor Karabensh
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will make it all the way.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Ponderosa.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There is no one that really stands out.”
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Erie running back Gavin Lusk *
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Our team lost a lot of very good players but it is nothing that can’t be filled. I feel like our team will do well in 5A, I’m confident in our team mak[ing] playoffs and I hope we make it deep.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The hardest team in my opinion will be Ralston Valley, we have never played them but they did very well last year.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The only player that comes to mind is the Gatorade Player of the Year Austyn Modrzewski.”
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Grandview outfielder/wide receiver Kyler Vaughn
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I don’t know how we’ll do next year but we have a lot of starters returning so I have good hopes.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Creek is always a tough opponent but every year we have always given them a good game so I’m excited to see how we do against them.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Personally I don’t really know, I think every team we face next year has a specific person that may be tough.”
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Timnath mike linebacker Vince Hochhalter
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think having some seniors on the roster will do a lot to help us show up competitively, especially against new opponents we haven't played yet. I know of some upcoming changes in coaching roles as well as player positions, so I have high hopes those changes prove successful as well.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Let's just say we have our work cut out for us, no matter the opponent. Berthoud is always a tough team, but we can't overlook the Wellington rivalry either.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Wellington Quarterback Tanner Gray is a significant threat in size and leadership, which has proven lethal in past games. Our paths have crossed a bit during the wrestling season and my respect for him has only grown. I'm excited for our next match up.”
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Fossil Ridge offensive lineman Nate Ceschin
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that our team will be a lot better than last year, we have a big senior class that knows the plays well so we will hopefully be a very sound team.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I’m pretty sure we will play Columbine next season so they will definitely give us some tough competition as they are defending state champs.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“In my opinion it will be Bekkam Kritza from Fairview, we are going to need a good defensive strategy to stop this quarterback.”
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Rock Canyon middle linebacker Levi Schield
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will do better this season because we are working harder this offseason.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I would say the toughest team in our schedule next year is Arapahoe.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I would say Jack Blaze will be a tough opponent because of how shifty he is.”
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Wiggins fullback Jorge Mendez
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe as a team next season [we have] huge standards. A majority of the team are going to be seniors. What our team’s standards are: to hopefully win [as a] team, [be] successful [and] have a winning record.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe our toughest competition next season will be Wray. Their team has good talent and [is a] young team… [they also] finished their season on a good record and they have gone far in their season.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I believe the toughest individual we faced in the season was Lohgan Bottjer. He’s part of Limon’s team where they have a solid team where Bottjer made plenty of runs. As also Wyatt Sprague made great [plays] and scramble runs against Holyoke.”
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Wheat Ridge wide receiver Bennett Wilkes
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are returning 9 starters and I feel we have really been attacking this offseason head on. Great coaching staff and group of guys that get after it every morning.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Green Mountain just came off a great season; they got some dawgs over there. They are the team that's circled on our calendar. They’re the ones we think about beating every morning.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We will play a lot of dawgs this year but I think the one we got to lock in the most is Liam Graham, the running back at Standley lake. Rushed for 1192 [yards] in 9 games. He's a special player.”
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Eaglecrest wide receiver Xavier Waldron
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe that we’re going to go far this upcoming season. I feel we’ve got the guys to get it done and the coaching to lead us to that success. We’re just a group of guys who are hungry and know we got to get the job done no matter who’s lined up against us.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team we’ll face this upcoming season I feel is Cherry Creek. They’re known for their success and they back it up. Last three years I’ve played Creek, they’ve always been the team to beat on our schedule. But I believe we got the guys to get it done this year.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I do believe the toughest individual player my team is going to face would probably be Creek’s Quarterback Brady V. He’s a young athlete and seeing the film he’s made some plays not many quarterbacks in our league make. I do have trust in our defense this year to slow him down if not shut him down but he’s always that player you know will be tough to beat.”
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Mullen linebacker Estevan Loya
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“My team next year will be very solid, we’re a very young team and we have a lot of maturing to do as football players before next year but we’ll come back next year as a better team overall.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our schedule still isn’t fully set so I’m not sure of all the teams we’ll play. With that said, a team in our league we consistently have a tough game with is Legacy but I’m confident that we’ll be able to come out of that game with a win this year if we stay disciplined and focused this offseason.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Honestly there’s no individual player that I’m really worried about since Blake Barnett left. All I know is that we need to keep working and focusing on doing our best and we’ll be alright.”
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Castle View wide receiver/outfielder Sam Harry
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are always looking to improve and build on last year’s success. We had some really strong seniors that are going to be missed, but I think my class will step in and lead our team further in the playoffs.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Mountain Vista will probably be our toughest competition again. They were a very solid team last year and have a lot of players returning.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Austyn Modrzewski will probably be the toughest individual our team will face next season. I have played against him since I was ten and he has always been one of the best players on the field.”
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Thornton wide receiver Aiden Martinez
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we’ll be a successful team, we have to overcome a lot of adversity next year.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think we’re going to have a lot of good fights but I think Riverdale Ridge will be our hardest one.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t know, [there’s] a lot of dawgs we’ll play next year.”
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Discovery Canyon linebacker Devon Baker
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I have a strong feeling that we are going to be really good next season. If we as a team keep growing and bonding the way we are, I think we have a good chance. The team is really dedicated for next year and are ready to make it far.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Pueblo East is going to be our toughest game next year but every team is going to be good competition for us, but as long as we play the way Thunder knows how to play I think we can beat any one of them.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think Jayden Pagano is going to be tough next year. I've seen him play before and he is a good running back.”
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Broomfield left handed pitcher Maverick Scarpella
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I can see us going even further into the playoffs than last year and that we have a good chance at another state title.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Out of everyone on our schedule I feel Erie will be the toughest competition because it is always a good rivalry game when we play.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Gavin Lusk, the running back from Erie.”
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Chatfield defensive tackle Cody Wittig
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next season I definitely feel like we will be the top dogs again and make an even bigger run than we did last year. We return a lot of great players and get to introduce some younger guys that have a lot of talent.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team that we will play next season in my opinion is RV but you can never count out Columbine.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“N/A.”
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Holy Family defensive lineman Camden Austin
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are going to be a very strong team. The standard has not changed. We hope to bring home another state championship.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I personally want to beat Roosevelt.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We are going to prepare for everyone equally.”
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Timnath defensive tackle Cade Geist
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like we will do a lot better due to some coaching changes, and us as a team have gotten a lot bigger.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel like Windsor will be a tough game.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think our toughest opponent will be Tanner Gray just because he runs Wellington’s offense and is harder for the smaller guys to tackle.”
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Mountain Vista safety Austin Scheich
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Excellent, we start in Hawaii and I think we have a great chance to win state.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We’ll have some tough games like Erie and Valor but we’ll see if there are any surprises.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I know Erie has a good defensive end and the Hawaii team we’ll play is going to have some dudes.”
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Frederick middle linebacker Aerik Ross
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we can go all the way, we just have to work hard and stay consistent.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Broomfield, the first game of the season is always a learning curve, but I think we can push through with good work.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Honestly not sure, I don’t focus on individuals, my biggest competition is always going to be myself.”
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Erie middle linebacker Carson Hageman
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“This coming up football season is going to surprise everyone. This season we are moving up a classification, which means tougher competition. This class of 2025 is up for the challenge and will shock the state. The class of 2024 group was a special and talented group of young men no doubt, but this upcoming season we will have a target on our back and we have the chance to be just as good if not better than last year. People are going to underestimate this team given that people think we were “senior heavy” last season and all the D1 talent we had. This next season is no different.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Mountain Vista.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Defensively, the hardest person we will have to stop is Adrian Modrzewski. This young man has a cannon and his decision making on the field is special.”
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Pomona fullback/linebacker Connor Craver
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I am very confident in my team this upcoming season. With our HC Nate Johnson bringing on even more coaches for better training, major team and position improvements, as well as the team’s overall strength in the weight room will become a major advantage to move forward with. Having a very heavy junior and senior class with lots of varsity experience will be extremely beneficial now playing against schools similar to our size.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The hardest team on our schedule is looking to be between Pueblo West, Dakota Ridge, or Roosevelt. But this is all on paper, there is no knowing what happens once the season begins.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There is no “toughest individual”; football is a team sport and having one star player who can have a major impact can never dictate the outcome of any game.”
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Eaton running back Cooper Nider
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Next year for football we will lose a lot of senior starters but I have belief that our young guys last year will step up and help us a lot. As a senior this coming up football season I want this season to go very well and want to push the younger guys as hard as I can to be the best they can be. So we will be a tough football team just like in the past.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Next year I think that Resurrection Christian will be the hardest competition we will have since they will be coming down from 3A to 2A, they will be pretty tough as their offense is pretty hard to read.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest player we will face will be Brandon Callie as he is a 6’1” 230lbs G and DE. With his size he will be pretty hard to keep contained and hard to have the run game work on the outside.”
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Chatfield right guard Jesse Wolf
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we will do just as good this next season. We did lose a couple of skill players but the kids filling in their spots are just as talented. We have most of our d-line, o-line, and linebackers returning.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think our toughest opponent next season will be Columbine because of how aggressive of a team they are.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think the toughest player we will face is DJ Crowe.”
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Vista Peak quarterback Canaan Barthlow
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Our football team has great potential and great talent around the board. I think we will experience great success due to the amount of returning varsity starters and young talent.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Grandview will be a tough team to beat.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Week one we play against DJ Crowe from Denver East and he will give us some good competition.”
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Pine Creek inside linebacker Caleb Petree
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We’re excited about this upcoming season considering we have a whole new coaching staff and obviously we will have our struggles throughout the season with our tough schedule but nothing we can’t prepare for.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Cherry Creek has a legacy in 5a so we know they’ll always be tough to plan and play against.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I grew up playing with T.I who is now with Cherry Creek and he’s one of the toughest players in the state.”
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Erie offensive tackle Cole Powell
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe as a team if we truly connect and be the full player lead team we were last year we could find success from within, although it will take a lot of work.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I believe Mountain Vista will be a tough opponent but I believe if we are together we will be fine matched up against them.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think that the toughest individual player we will play this year is probably Austyn Modrzewski, he’s a great guy and a really good player.”
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Chatfield athlete Jude Smith
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think our team has a lot of upside and is definitely a state contender.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Ralston Valley.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“DJ Crowe.”
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Arvada West inside linebacker Kevin Sanchez
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I expect my team to do very big things this coming season. We've been working in silence.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team I think we’re going to match up against is Chatfield, they’re young and still building like us.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest individual we will play against next season is DJ Crowe, DE from Denver East.”
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Durango safety Cully Feeney
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are moving from 3A to 4A next season. This is going to be a tremendous challenge, but I know that our team will be ready. We fully expect to make the playoffs, and then try to make a run.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I never want to overlook any opponent, but moving up into 4A, there are a lot of great teams. We open up against Montrose, who has always been a traditional power house. They lost a very close game in the semifinals last year, so you know they are going to be a huge challenge. Our new league next year is filled with teams with a lot of talent, but the one that stands out the most is Palmer Ridge. They made it to the state championship game last year, so you know they have the talent and hunger to get back to championship this next season.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We are going to see tons of great players next year in 4A. We didn’t play any of these teams last year so it’s hard to pick out individual names. Just looking at MaxPreps it’s hard to know which sophomores and juniors from last year are going to step up and be impact players. We are going to have to take one week at a time, and not overlook anyone. We're the new kids on the 4A block, and we need to respect all of our competitors.”
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Mountain View safety/running back KC Mendoza
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think the team should show major improvement from last season and add some wins to our record.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team on our schedule this year I believe is going to be Wellington. Because they didn’t have too many seniors this last year and had some pretty tough games throughout the entirety of last season.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Our schedule has a lot of kids that are pretty tough but nobody stands out to me too much. But if I were to have to say someone it would be Wellington's QB Tanner Gray.”
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Northfield outside linebacker Dylan Anderson
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Northfield football lost a lot of senior talent on defense which will put more responsibility on my end. However, we have plenty of young talent to fill positions which will hopefully translate to a successful season at the 4a level.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Some of the tough games on our schedule are definitely our early games against Mesa Ridge, South, and Heritage.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“South’s upcoming sophomore receiver, Alijah Landrum-Hamilton played really well as a freshman and he could definitely cause our defense some problems next year.”
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Erie defensive end Gio Giampietro
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Since we’re moving up to 5A people think we aren’t going to be as good as last year. I definitely disagree with that because we are capable of being great especially with our coaching staff. I think we’ll be a problem for teams.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The teams that are going to be tough are Cherry Creek, Columbine, Grandview etc. But we have to think about week 1 and not overlook anyone.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Not sure who that will be but will definitely have a game plan for the best player on each team.”
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Valor Christian safety Jack Brown
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We are going to be good.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think East from Utah will be our hardest game. I heard they have some big dudes on their team but it should be fun.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The Mountain Vista quarterback is supposed to be pretty good but we shut him down for the first half of our game last year, we just need to learn to do it for the whole game.”
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Thompson Valley middle linebacker Landry Suarez
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like our team has depth and everyone we lost last year there’s going to be someone that steps up and balls out so I feel like we will be good.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Loveland is always a tough opponent because of the atmosphere in that game.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t think there is a player we can’t handle.”
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Vista Peak Prep linebacker Dillan Swift
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel like my team will do great this upcoming season even with us moving to 5A. We are ready.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Grandview and Erie.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“DJ Crow From Denver East will be the toughest player we will face.”
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Castle View defensive end Jacob McConnell
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I’m excited for this team, as we’re really becoming a family. CV football is really changing and it’s so surreal to be a part of it. I know we’ll be better and more exciting to watch than we were last year.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Mountain Vista. They’re such a good squad with great culture, but we know they’re beatable.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Austyn Modrzewski, he’s a beast dude.”
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Castle View middle linebacker Griffin Harrison
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think that my team will do really well next season. All of us are putting good work in and we have good players all over the roster, and we are all becoming really close with each other.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think that Valor will be the toughest. There is some good competition but Valor is always a tough opponent.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The toughest and best player our team will face off against is the quarterback for Mountain Vista, he is really good and accurate with the ball and it is hard to play against him.”
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Valor Christian safety Israel Waitman
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel as though our team will be strong this next season, we were young last season and still are but it’s a good thing because now we have more people with varsity experience and we are ready to come out strong week zero.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest competition for sure will be Regis or Pine Creek. These two are always hard to beat and we will be ready for them this year.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I feel as if there is no individual player that we are scared of. The team was worried last year about Austin in the vista game and look how that turned out we tore him apart in the first half there is no player we should be scared of unless he has a solid team to make him look better.”
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Northfield offensive tackle Aidan Martin
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“It will be our first season playing in 4A after we made it to the playoffs last year in 3A. We have some tough games at the beginning of the season and they will be a great test on how we will do.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Hard to say as it will be the first time we see many of these teams now that we are in 4A. Roosevelt is a school that we have always talked about and we are excited for the chance to play them.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Probably Heritage’s TE Tanner Tech.”
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Mountain View wide receiver Derrek Parker
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we will do well this season as we can have a lot of talent and hard workers on and off the field.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the toughest team will be ourselves getting in the way of beating any other team.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“No one, we are ready for whatever comes at us.”
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Thompson Valley defensive lineman Dane Gray
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel we have a great team coming up for this season. We lost some key players but definitely returned a lot for this season. We have very good depth and are guys who are willing to do what it takes to win.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the toughest team we are going to play is definitely Pomona. They have a really solid team with a lot of returning players. And from the score against Loveland last year, they seem like a tough team.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“The best player I think we will face this year is Rider Easton from Loveland. Being one of the better quarterbacks we face this season, and with the offensive playbook switch they are emphasizing, I feel he will be a tough player to face.”
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Erie interior offensive lineman Cash Rhodes
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think our team will turn some heads moving up to 5A. Erie has always been doubted so I believe our team will do well next season and I’m excited to see what happens come August.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I don’t like to view anyone on our schedule as tough quite yet, I know we’re going to see what we’re dealing with and make our adjustments week by week.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There’s too many people to name! I mean being a two way player I see guys like Carson Hageman, Dylan Firebaugh and Gio Giampietro on the defensive side of the ball treating every snap like it’s their last and balling out like Gio’s a shifty kid you may think you have him on the ropes but then … boom he spins off you and he’s in the backfield making a play, and Carson he can read your hips like a book and know exactly where your weight is and straight up embarrass you and Dylan is a helluva DB. The kids are always in the film room knowing what to expect against our opponents and he can make a play like no other. pivoting from that on the Offense, guys like Cole Powell, Ronin Ward, and Braylon Toliver just to name a few. Cole can ball out any chance you give him, he’s ready to make a Defensive Ends night hell. Ronin’s so technical at QB he’s always searching how to make a defenses job just a little harder every snap, if he notices any mistakes in a defense he can automatically play it against them. Braylon knows how to hit a whole and he can put our team in the best situation possible, plain and simple. At Erie we don’t like to look too much into the past but I always think about one specific play in the State Championship game, we were at about mid field and I pulled as the Right Guard and Palmer Ridge knew what was coming, Braylon was already there with the ball and noticed the amount of traffic, he didn’t like it. Strapped all of the small town of Erie Colorado on his back, noticed a cutback lane hit it and scored.”
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Thompson Valley outside linebacker/wide receiver CJ James
How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I feel that our team will do great next season. I think we can go 10-0 and go deep into the playoffs and even win state.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team on our schedule that I think will be the toughest is Fort Morgan, I don't know much about them, but that's what makes me think that they're going to be tough.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There is no individual player that will be tough for our team to handle. But there are some studs out there though that will give us some competition.”
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Frederick tight end Burke Eismann
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we will do very well; our chemistry is off the charts. We only graduated a few seniors last year so it will basically be the same team two years in a row. We really play together as a team.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest game this year I believe will be against Broomfield. We are moving up a division from 3A to 4A and they seem to be the toughest ones we’re going to face, I believe if we play together as a team we can get the job done.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t think there is an individual player we’re going to face that will be hard. It takes a whole team to win a football game, not an individual. You can have a 5-star athlete on your team but if the rest of the team isn’t in it for each other the team will crumble.”
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Ponderosa linebacker Caden Miller
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel our team has a great chance to make a run this year.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Week 1 for sure, going up against 4A state final runner up Palmer Ridge.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We don’t worry about players… we’ll just go play our game and let that speak for itself.”
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Chatfield middle linebacker Logan Kundred
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we have the making of a really good team. Even though we lost some of our top guys, we have a lot of players replacing them that can be very successful and have a great impact on the team.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“No offense to any other team on our schedule, but for us it's the defending state champs and league rival, Columbine.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are numerous great athletes in Colorado and the Jefferson County league. In my opinion the toughest player we will face is Peyton Burcar from Columbine. I have played with and against him for many years. He is a beast!”
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Mesa Ridge cornerback/wide receiver Anthony Smith
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“We’ve been working really hard and creating new bonds this off season. The work we’ve been putting in now, will definitely show on the field (OL Slater Warren, RB Tre Salas).”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We play lots of good teams this year. Every team will be a good one and will bring something new to the table. We don’t want to underestimate anyone. We are going to take it one game at a time.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We play lots of good teams with lots of star players, however if we isolate and game plan for each of them we can take any of them on.”
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Loveland defensive end Cody Moore
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel our team has a very good chance to go far this year with our wonderful coaching staff and talented teammates.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team to beat is definitely Pine Creek. I believe they will be our toughest opponent and best competition for our program.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I cannot fully answer this question because I am not knowledgeable about who the individuals we are playing this year are.”
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Valor Christian outside linebacker Moises Freeman
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“The way the overall team has taken the approach of the offseason has been surprising and inspiring, I believe we’re prepared to win a state championship.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel as overall we are well prepared to handle every team on our schedule but we are looking forward to facing Pine Creek and our out of state game.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There’s not a particular person we’re thinking about facing; football is a team sport so we view and watch teams as a whole and not as individual people.”
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Evergreen inside linebacker Caedmon Haddad
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“My team will be much better this season since we are returning almost all of our starters from last year.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I expect Green Mountain to be one of our toughest games this year because of the rivalry between us. Not to diminish any of the other teams on our schedule.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Nobody in specific comes to mind, but I know that the offensive skill group at Severance High School is very talented.”
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Thompson Valley offensive/defensive lineman Josiah Manu
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think our team will perform extremely well. We have a great culture at Thompson Valley and I think that’s what will end up carrying us the furthest.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Roosevelt will definitely be one of the more competitive teams. I think they have some studs on their o line and am looking forward to playing them.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Football is a team game so I don’t think a single individual player should be the issue but I do know that Loveland’s quarterback Ryder Eastin will be a solid guy to face off against.”
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Cherry Creek edge rusher Keegan Perea
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I am extremely confident in our defensive ability and that’s where it starts; so I will say we will go as far as our offensive takes us.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Probably going to be Skyridge, Utah or someone we see deeper in the playoffs.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Not sure nor do I really care, as football is a team sport.”
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Valor Christian wide receiver/tight end Ben Herbek
How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“Since I am new to Valor, I am still getting to know all my teammates. We're young but I can tell that we have size up front on both sides of the ball, along with a lot of speed at the skill positions.”
What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Well, it's 5A football so everyone we play will be tough. These are big schools, with a ton of great players. There isn't an easy game on the schedule.”
Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I am new to 5A but I played 7v7 this spring with many of the state's top players. Colorado has a ton of under-the-radar talent, and we will get to play against most of them.”
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