Even after executing its gameplan to near-perfection Saturday afternoon, Paonia's football team still had to hold its collective breath in the final minutes of the Class 1A state championship game.
Brush two-way senior lineman Joe Carwin and his teammates simply refused to be denied the Class 2A football state championship on their home field Saturday against Kent Denver.
A little health, and a big dose of defense. Those were the ingredients that powered the Longmont Trojans to a 21-14 win over the Broomfield Eagles in the Class 4A football semifinals Saturday.
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.
Football action on Saturday includes semifinals (5A, 4A, 3A) and championships (2A, 1A, 8-man). We have live scores, updates and information throughout the day.
No. 1-seeded Cherry Creek beat fellow No. 1 Ralston Valley 27-15 in the Class 5A football semifinals on Friday night. The Bruins now move to the 5A title game.
