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GAME OF THE WEEK
Florence (1-0) at Kent Denver (1-0)
3:30 p.m. Friday, Justin DeSorrento Memorial Field
They hooked up for two terrific meetings last year. In nonleague, Kent Denver controlled the Huskies early, only to fall after an extended lightning delay. Florence rallied to win 35-20. In the semifinals, the Huskies flexed their muscles for a 52-35 decision on the way to the Class 2A state title. … Last week, the No. 2 Sun Devils blasted Platte Valley 46-14 as Jaden Franklin rushed for 140 yards and three TDs…. Top-ranked Florence, in winning its 10th consecutive game, crushed The Academy 42-0.
CLASS 5A
Grandview (1-0) vs. Chaparral (1-0)
7 p.m. Thursday, Sports Authority Stadium, Parker
The visiting Wolves, ranked No. 4 in The Denver Post’s Class 5A coaches and media poll, are coming off a 32-10 victory at Vista (Calif.). … Wide receiver Tanner Gentry, who will sign with Wyoming, had eight catches for 242 yards and four touchdowns. The total set a school record by 43 yards. … Chaparral opened with a 34-3 rout of Rocky Mountain. QB Max Kuhns was 13-of-17 for 264 yards and two TDs. … The No. 7 Wolverines are on the road the next two weeks — at Legacy, then at Pomona.
CLASS 4A
Monarch (1-0) at Wheat Ridge (1-0)
7 p.m. Thursday, Jefferson County Stadium
Whether in nonleague, league play or during the playoffs, these programs have had a competitive recent history. They are class powers and this particular matchup comes with Monarch ranked No. 1 and Wheat Ridge ranked No. 2. … The Coyotes, coached by Phil Bravo, began in Week 1 with a thorough 32-6 decision of Greeley West. … The Farm- ers, coached by Reid Kahl, slipped past No. 8 Windsor 17-16.
Neil H. Devlin, The Denver Post
