The long-term issue in big-school Colorado prep football is whether or not the Class 5A league outlay will change.
More than one big-school representative has admitted to cold feet and doubt about the so-called “waterfall” proposal that primarily would do away with traditional and nearby rivalries.
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As for the current issue, it remains the same: Which program can deal with the powerhouse Centennial League?
In another all-Centennial League state championship game a year ago, Cherry Creek slipped past Valor Christian 25-24. It was an epic, memorable title game that capped the sport’s 94th season.
This year, those suburban teams are power programs again. So is the rest of the Centennial League.
Grandview is, well, Grandview. As in good. Especially good on defense. Cherokee Trail should have an improved team. Eaglecrest has young talent. Overland has outstanding athletes.
Jefferson County fans are staring at perhaps the Jeffco’s best finish in many years. Columbine, Pomona and Ralston Valley appear to be serious contenders for a title — and Mullen’s young, talented team could be a contender too.
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In the Continental leagues, Regis Jesuit has a new coach but another batch of strong prospects in the North along with the likes of Highlands Ranch, Mountain Vista and ThunderRidge. To the South, it’s anybody’s race to take for the lone two Colorado Springs entrants among big schools, Doherty and Fountain-Fort Carson, as well as representatives from Douglas County.
Up north, Fairview, Legacy and Rocky Mountain are early favorites to slug it out in the Front Range, and Prairie View has the current hold on the Flatirons.
Reigning South Metro champion Rangeview is under new leadership and must repel programs such as Arapahoe, Heritage and Grand Junction.
