EP. 2
Playoff Previews With Lindsey Smith
Tim Jenkins, Justin Holland, and Joe Hansley were joined by this weeks guest Lindsey Smith to break down all of the 5A, 4A, and 3A playoff games.
Lindsey Smith is the Colorado Springs Gazette Preps Editor. We were excited to be joined by Lindsey as we worked through who got snubbed in the 5A, 4A, and 3A playoffs. We also address and predict each game in the playoffs.
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In This Episode, We Discuss:
Class 5A Playoff Game Previews
#1 Valor Christian (10-0) VS #16 Chapparal (8-2): Valor Christian enters this game as the favorites to repeat in 5A. Junior Running Back Josiah Davis has 10 touchdowns on the ground and 5 touchdowns receiving on the season. Chaparral enters the game led by an impressive Sophomore Quarterback Konnor Ruth, Konnor has all the tools and is still looking to tie it together for a complete game. The Wolverines are strong on defense giving up only 13 points a game on average. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#2 Eaglecrest (10-0) VS #15 Fountain-Fort Carson (4-6): Last week Eaglecrest finished off the perfect season and won a league title. They are led by Senior QB Jalen Mergerson who is averaging 251 total yards per game and has accounted for 25 touchdowns on the season. Fountain-Fort Carson is led by senior QB Eric Donnell who has accounted for over 1,000 yards on the ground and 14 total touchdowns on the year. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#3 Columbine (9-1) VS #14 Highlands Ranch (6-4): Columbine last week looked great in their big win over Thunder Ridge. Columbine QB Logan Dearment is the real deal and has amazing efficiency with 17 touchdown passes and 2 interceptions on the season. Highlands Ranch is on a 3 game losing streak entering the playoffs. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#4 Pomona (8-2) VS #13 Poudre (6-4): Pomona comes into this game as one of the most dangerous teams. Ryan Marquez is back at QB for them and they are clicking on all cylinders after their 48-12 win over Cherokee Trail last week. Poudre comes into this game after a big 21-14 win over Highlands Ranch last week. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#5 Fairview (9-1) VS #12 Arvada West (7-3): Arvada West enters this game after a tough 35-7 loss to Eaglecrest for the league championship. They are led by Junior QB Johnny Krutsch who has 1,700 yards on the season and 16 touchdown passes. Fairview is led by Aidan Atkinson a sophomore who has had a great season throwing for more than 2,600 yards through the air. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#6 Regis Jesuit (9-1) VS #11 Mullen (5-5): These teams played September 8th and Mullen pulled out a 40-39 victory. Regis led by Running back Kiahn Martinez is the favorite in this one. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#7 Cherry Creek (8-2) VS #10 Ralston Valley (6-4): This is another big-time matchup. Cherry Creek led by Quarterback Alex Padilla who has 2,300 yards on the season and an unbelievable 37 touchdown passes. Leads the Bruins into this matchup against AJ Jergensen and Ralston Valley. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#8 Grandview (8-2) VS #9 Lakewood (8-2): Grandview led by Senior Quarterback Kyle Smith comes into this game at 8-2 and on fire as they have won 6 straight games. Lakewood is led by Senior QB Ezekiel Sundberg who leads the team in rushing and passing this season. Listen to the full breakdown below:
Class 4A Playoff Game Previews
#1 Pine Creek (9-1) VS #16 Golden (7-3): Pine Creek enters this game led by Running Back David Moore the 3rd DM3 who has 1,200 yards on the season and 18 total touchdowns. Golden enters the playoffs led by Junior QB David O’connell who has 1,600 yards and 23 touchdowns on the season this year. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#2 Windsor (9-1) VS #15 Broomfield (6-4): Windosr comes into this game led by Quarterback Connor Apodaca who leads the team in rushing and passing this season. Broomfield who played in the state championship last year is led by Junior QB Steven Croell who has a little over 1,000 yards through the air this year. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#3 Fruita Monument (10-0) VS #14 Vista Ridge (6-4): Fruita Monument comes into this game at 10-0 with a strong run game led by Braeden Graham and a solid defense that is giving up 12 points a game. Vista Ridge is entering this game after a tough 7-14 loss against Rampart last week. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#4 Pueblo West (9-1) VS #13 Standley Lake (8-2): Pueblo West comes into this game with Senior Running Back Pierre Taylor who has over 1,000 yards on the ground this season. Standley Lake is led on Defense by Junior Linebacker Ryan Biller who is averaging 9 tackles a game. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#5 Chatfield (9-1) VS #12 Skyline (8-2): Chatfield who one could argue is the most dangerous team in 4A. They are led by Senior Running Back Ben Frenette who has 1,300 yards on the ground and 20 touchdowns. Skyline has a beast of a running back Jeremy Hollingsworth who has 1,900 yards rushing on the season and 31 total touchdowns. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#6 Pueblo South (9-1) VS #11 Montrose (7-3): Pueblo South comes in as another dangerous 4A team. South QB Zach Cozzolino has 2,400 yards passing and 39 touchdown passes. Montrose comes into this game led by a stout defense that is giving up 16 points a game. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#7 Loveland (10-0) VS #10 Ponderosa (9-1): Here is a great 4A matchup. Loveland is coming into this game at 10-0 led by Junior Running back Zach Weinmaster with 1,200 yards and 22 touchdowns. Ponderosa is led by Senior Quarterback Sterling Ostdahl who has 1,500 yards through the air and 20 touchdown passes on the season. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#8 Rampart (8-2) VS #9 Monarch (8-2): Rampart comes in at 8-2 after a big win against Vista Ridge. Rampart with athlete Keion Cross who has run for 700 yards and 9 touchdowns on the season. Monarch with senior Running Back Cole Polluconi who has 1,100 yards and 16 touchdowns on the year. Listen to the full breakdown below:
Class 3A Playoff Game Previews
#1 Mead (10-0) VS #16 Harrison (8-2): Mead is absolutely rolling into the playoffs. On defense giving up just 12 points a game and with a strong rushing attack led by Nathan Mackey Mead is clicking. Harrison is led by Junior Quarterback Orlando Westbrook who is just shy of 1,500 passing yards on the season and has 14 touchdowns on the season with just 1 interception. He has also added 400 yards on the ground and 12 touchdowns. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#2 Palmer Ridge (10-0) VS #15 Berthoud (6-4): Palmer Ridge is led by do-everything quarterback Ty Evans. Ty has thrown for 2,600 yards on the season with 34 touchdowns against just 5 interceptions. He has also added 5 touchdowns on the ground. Berthoud Senior QB Brock Voth is putting together a good year of his own, he has 2,100 yards on the season and 23 touchdowns against only 6 interceptions. He has also added 455 yards on the ground and 7 touchdowns. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#3 Roosevelt (8-2) VS #14 Thomas Jefferson (8-2): Roosevelt is led by Junior QB Trent Beall who has 1,200 yards passing and 8 touchdowns through the air to go along with 750 yards rushing and 7 touchdowns on the ground. Thomas Jefferson has been stout on defense giving up just 12.5 points per game they are led by running back / linebacker Daveon Hunter who has 800 yards rushing on the season 13 touchdowns and has recorded over 80 tackles on the season. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#4 Canon City (9-1) VS #13 Durango (7-3): Durango comes into this game leaning on a strong defense giving up 14 points per game. Canon City, on the other hand, is all about offense, Senior QB Zac Hanenberg is just shy of 1,800 yards through the air and 20 touchdowns this season. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#5 Erie (8-2) VS #12 Pueblo East (5-5): Erie comes into this game led by a strong rushing attack, Noah Roper leads the team in rushing and is just shy of 1,900 yards this season and has 27 touchdowns on the season. Luc Andrada is at QB for Pueblo East he has 1,400 passing yards on the season and 15 touchdowns. Turnovers have been an issue through the air as he has 16 interceptions on the year. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#6 Palisade (8-2) VS #11 Discovery Canyon (6-4) Palisade comes into this game leaning heavily on their run game. They have three guys on their team with over 850 yards rushing. Senior Terrance Williams leads the 3 headed monster with 1,060 yards on the season while Senior Austin Bernal and Sophomore Cameron Tucker have 15 and 13 touchdowns on the ground each respectively. Discovery Canyon is led by Junior do it all QB Zach Anderson who has a combined 25 touchdowns on the season. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#7 Evergreen (9-1) VS #10 Rifle (8-2): Evergreen comes into this game led by Senior QB Jack Wagner who has thrown for 11,00 yards and 14 touchdowns on the season. Rifle leans on Junior Running Back Tanner Vines who has rushed for a total of 1,600 yards and 17 touchdowns on the season. Listen to the full breakdown below:
#8 Longmont (7-3) VS #9 Skyview (9-1): Skyview enters this game with a strong defense that is giving up 11 points per game. On the offensive side of the ball, they are led by Senior Running back Deyvon Butler who has rushed for 1,567 yards and 21 touchdowns on the season. Longmont linebacker Austin Hassler has an outstanding 95 total tackles on the season and leads Longmont into this game. Listen to the full breakdown below:
