The road to the 1A State Football Championship is officially paved! Following a thrilling first round of games, the quarterfinals are now set, promising even more heart-stopping action.
Two teams, defying the odds, have already made their mark. Tenth-seeded Monte Vista shut out Colorado Springs Christian with a dominant 21-0 victory, while No. 12 Highland pulled off an upset, defeating Forge Christian with a score of 41-35. Talk about underdogs!
The quarterfinal games are scheduled to take place between Thursday and Saturday, November 15th, though specific dates and times are still to be announced.
Mark your calendars! The 1A state championship game will be held at the CSU Thunderbowl in Pueblo on November 29th at 1:30 p.m.
Here's a breakdown of the Quarterfinal Matchups:
- No. 1 Buena Vista vs. No. 8 Meeker
- No. 2 Limon vs. No. 10 Monte Vista
- No. 3 Burlington vs. No. 6 Wray
- No. 4 Centauri vs. No. 12 Highland
And a quick recap of the First-Round Results:
Friday, November 7th:
- No. 1 Buena Vista defeated No. 16 Holyoke, 48-14
- No. 10 Monte Vista defeated No. 7 Colorado Springs Christian, 21-0
- No. 12 Highland defeated No. 5 Forge Christian, 41-35
Saturday, November 8th:
- No. 2 Limon defeated No. 15 Flatirons Academy, 44-16
- No. 3 Burlington defeated No. 14 Manual, 51-8
- No. 4 Centauri defeated No. 13 North Fork, 35-21
- No. 6 Wray defeated No. 11 Rye, 56-13
- No. 8 Meeker defeated No. 9 Platte Valley, 41-18
What do you think? Which matchups are you most excited to see? Do you think the underdogs can continue their winning streak? Share your predictions in the comments below!