Coronado stopped The Classical Academy's two-point conversion attempt with 20 seconds to play and held on for a 28-27 win in the Class 3A football semifinals on Saturday.
Pine Creek senior running back Austin Schultz rushed for a season-high 189 yards on 16 carries, and added a touchdown, as No. 3 Pine Creek advanced to the Class 4A state title game with a 21-7 win against No. 2 Monarch at Centaurus High School on Saturday.
A preview of the championship football games between Faith Christian and Platte Valley (2A); Paonia and Centauri (1A); and Caliche and Dayspring Christian (8-man).