Valor Christian's Eric Lee Jr. intercepted a pass on the final play of the game to help preserve a 14-7 win over Grandview in the Class 5A football semifinals on Saturday afternoon.
Cherry Creek football is heading to its first championship game since 2008 following a 27-15 win over Ralston Valley in the Class 5A semifinals on Friday night.
Broomfield might have preferred higher than a No. 11 seed for the Class 4A state football playoffs, but the Eagles had no issues when they left Jeffco Stadium in a driving rain Friday night.
Dennis Pleuss is a Communication Specialist for Jeffco Public Schools with a focus on athletics and activities. He has covered prep sports for a variety of media outlets in Jefferson County since 1997. He is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Colorado State University.