Class 5A Football Insider (September 23rd Edition)

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Who now are the conference favorites? What should we watch for this weekend? Colorado Prep Report answers that now!

The Conference Favorites
5A Front Range

Favorite:

Fairview

Also Watch For:

Poudre

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5A Metro 10

Favorite:

Smoky Hill

Also Watch For:

Denver East

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5A Metro East

Favorite:

Cherry Creek

Also Watch For:

Grandview/Eaglecrest

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5A Metro South

Favorite:

Valor Christian

Also Watch For:

Castle View

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5A Metro West

Favorite:

Columbine

Also Watch For:

Ralston Valley

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5A South

Favorite:

Regis Jesuit

Also Watch For:

Legend

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The Players
Some of the top individual performances from across the state

Aidan Atkinson, Fairview - 360 yards passing
Anthony Dellanno, Rock Canyon - 171 yards rushing
Blake Rarog, Legend - 126 yards rushing
Dylan Wigglesworth, Denver East - 266 yards passing
Gavin Sawchuk, Valor Christian - 178 yards rushing
Grant Page, Fairview - 124 yards receiving
Hale Chargois, Boulder - 270 yards passing
Ian Peirce, Castle View - 185 yards rushing
Jawan Lacour, Overland - 159 yards receiving
Josh Covak, Chaparral - 143 yards receiving
Julian Hammond iii, Cherry Creek - 153 yards passing
Konnor Ruth, Chaparral - 213 yards passing
Leslie Richardson III, Smoky Hill - 213 yards passing
Martavia Thrower, Overland - 428 yards passing
Nicco Marchiol, Regis Jesuit - 180 yards passing
Noah Schmidt, Grandview - 207 yards rushing
Ryan Hollingsworth, Smoky Hill - 108 yards receiving
Tanner Hollens, Columbine - 151 yards rushing

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The Rankings
Updated weekly rankings

1 . Columbine 4-0 (Previous: # 1 )
2 . Valor Christian 3-1 (Previous: # 2 )
3 . Cherry Creek 4-0 (Previous: # 3 )
4 . Grandview 4-0 (Previous: # 4 )
5 . Eaglecrest 4-0 (Previous: # 5 )
6 . Ralston Valley 4-0 (Previous: # 6 )
7 . Regis Jesuit 4-0 (Previous: # 8 )
8 . Legend 4-0 (Previous: # 9 )
9 . Smoky Hill 4-0 (Previous: # N/R )
10 . Lakewood 4-0 (Previous: # N/R )

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The Future
Games to watch this week

Arapahoe vs. Douglas County
Castle View vs. Legend
Cherokee Trail vs. Lakewood
Columbine vs. Olathe North
Mullen vs. Grandview
Ralston Valley vs. Fossil Ridge
Rocky Mountain vs. Valor Christian

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