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Photo gallery: Fairview beats ThunderRidge in 5A football semis

Kai CaseyNovember 24, 2013, 10:42 AM

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HIGHLANDS RANCH — Top-seeded Fairview beat ThunderRidge 38-28 on Saturday to advance to the Class 5A football championship.

: Fairview quarterback Anders Hill (9) throws a pass during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge senior running back Steve Ray (21) tries to gain more yardage as Fairview’s Bobby Johnson (29) and Jonathan Swartzwelter (7) try to bring him down during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge senior running back Steve Ray (21) runs upfield during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: A Thunderridge fan cheers while holding a flag during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview wide receiver Cam Frazier (11) is tackled by a Thuderridge defender during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview’s Cam Frazier (11) is tackled as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thuderridge defensive lineman Cody Johnston (71) celebrates after his teammate sacked Fairview quarterback Anders Hill (not pictured) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge wide receiver Jon Jones (5) stiff-arms Fairview’s Tim Ryan (3) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge wide receiver Mark Hopper (4) catches a deep pass behind Fairview’s Tim Ryan (3) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge quarterback Brody Westmoreland (17) passes downfield during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge running back Steve Ray (21) smiles after scoring a touchdown during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge defensive end Matt Pierpoint (72) sacks Fairview quarterback Anders Hill (9) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview quarterback Anders Hill (9) throws the ball downfield during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview wide receiver Cam Frazier (11) runs past the outstretched arms of a Thunderridge defender during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge head coach Joe Johnson protests an official’s call during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview running back Jason Harvey (21) celebrates as he runs in for a touchdown during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview running back Jason Harvey (21) is tackled by a Thunderridge player after scoring a touchdown during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview wide receiver Owen Harris (35) points to the sky after scoring a touchdown during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview’s Johnny Feauto (17) watches as a Thunderridge player catches a deep pass during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge quarterback Brody Westmoreland (17) escapes the grasp of Fairview defensive back Connor May (24) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge fullback Matt Stanley (49) runs out of the grasp of Fairview’s Jonathan Swartzwelter (7) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge wide receiver Keegan Plack (83) tries to jump over the tackle of Fairview’s Owen Harris (35) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview’s Jonathan Swartzwelter (7) chases down Thunderridge’s Danny Schoen (13) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge quarterback Brody Westmoreland (17) escapes the pocket as Fairview’s Bobby Johnson (29) pursues him during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge wide receiver Mark Hopper (4) runs out of a tackle by Fairview’s Tim Ryan (3) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview’s Jonathan Swartzwelter (7) and Luke Miller (40) sandwich Thunderridge’s Mark Hopper (4) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge quarterback Brody Westmoreland (17) throws the ball downfield during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge wide receiver Mark Hopper (4) catches a deep pass behind Fairview’s Johnny Feauto (17) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview quarterback Anders Hill (9) throws downfield during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview’s Tim Ryan (3) attempts to strip the ball from Thunderridge’s Brody Westmoreland (17) during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview sophomore linebacker Cristian Martinez (44) listens to his coach in a huddle during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview senior free safety Jonathan Swartzwelter (7) looks toward the crowd during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview’s Connor Spencer (74) dives for a loose ball after Daniel Hoskins (54) caused a fumble during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview’s Johnny Feauto (17) and Owen Harris (35) celebrate after recovering a fumble during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge quarterback Brody Westmoreland (17) stands dejectedly as a coach consoles him after losing to Fairview in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview tight end Steve D’Epagnier (48) is brought down by two Thunderridge defenders during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge quarterback Brody Westmoreland (17) throws a pass during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: A Thunderridge player sits on the edge of a huddle with tears in his eyes after losing to Fairview in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge offensive tackle Sam Jones (75) consoles his teammate after losing to Fairview in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Thunderridge players console each other after losing to Fairview in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview senior defensive end Bridger Dunn (50) celebrates with fans after defeating Thunderridge in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview linebacker Luke Miller (40) celebrates with fans after defeating Thunderridge in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview junior Johnny Feauto (17) smiles while celebrating with fans after defeating Thunderridge in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview senior Connor Spencer (74) sings the school fight song after defeating Thunderridge in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview wide receiver Sam Martin (83) smiles after defeating Thunderridge in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview wide receiver Owen Harris (35) shouts with joy after defeating Thunderridge in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview players sing their fight song after defeating Thunderridge in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview linebacker Bobby Johnson (29) celebrates after defeating Thunderridge in a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: A Thunderridge player sits dejectedly on the bench near the end of a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview Owen Harris (35) celebrates after recovering a fumble during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

: Fairview running back Jason Harvey runs behind his blockers during a 5A high school playoffs semifinal game between Fairview High School and Thunderridge High School, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Shea Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)