In the spotlight.
Featured will be two of Colorado’s top players. Legacy defensive end Nick Kasa, also seeing time on offense at tackle, is a recruit in demand nationally, a 6-foot-7, 255-pound mobile terror. The Lobos’ Jake Stewart, left, a wide receiver, is a skilled, fast and experienced three-sport star who has committed verbally to Stanford (baseball).
Key matchup.
The most interesting segments should involve the Legacy defense against Rocky Mountain’s offense. While giving up only 20 points in two games, Legacy can thank the Kasa-led front wall. More will be required against the Lobos, whose skill also includes senior quarterback Bryan Peters, off to a blistering start with six TD passes and two rushing.
Straight from Legacy coach Wayne Voorhees.
“Obviously, (the Lobos) have a very good offense and we have to be good tacklers and take care of their air assault.”
Straight from Rocky Mountain coach Mark Brook.
“(The Lightning) have some fabulous athletes who play hard and they’re very stout up front.”
Compiled by Neil H. Devlin
Game facts
Who: Legacy Lightning (2-0), ranked No. 7 in The Denver Post/9News Class 5A poll, versus Rocky Mountain Lobos (2-0), in a Front Range League opener.
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: J. Ray French Field, at Rocky Mountain High School, 1300 W. Swallow Road, Fort Collins.
Historical perspective: Since jumping from 3A to 5A in 2002, Legacy has won five of six meetings against the Lobos, including the past two. After winning the inaugural game in overtime on the way to becoming a surprising playoff qualifier, the Lightning went on to win four of five head-to-head matchups by at least two touchdowns, the most recent a 38-21 whipping. A year ago, Rocky Mountain tied Poudre for the league title.
