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| ADAMS CITY EAGLES | |
| Coach: Julian Banks, first year | |
| 2014 record: 4-6 | Returning starters: 10 offense, 10 defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2005 | |
| Strengths: Building on returning seniors and team veterans; A lot of leadership; Great strength and conditioning; Very in-shape team | |
| Weaknesses: Learning new offensive and defensive schemes | |
| Players to watch: Joseph Gonzalez, Sr., LB, 6-0, 191; Tony Scott, Sr., RB, 5-10, 170; Raymundo Esparza, Sr., CB, 5-10, 165; Alex Marquez, Jr., FS; Abdi Shongolo, Sr., CB, 6-1, 185; Daniel Maes, Sr., DE, 5-10, 185. | |
| In 2015: Said Banks: “You hold people accountable for what they say they’re going to do. I’m trying to build characters in these young men, and treat them as adults. Like I said, I’m going to hold them responsible for their actions.” | |
| GREELEY WEST SPARTANS | |
| Coach: Jason Renouf, third year | |
| 2014 record: 8-3 | Returning starters: Four offense, two defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 20-7 to Pueblo South in 4A first round | |
| Strengths: Secondary has a lot of speed and experienced players; Backfield running game will be strong | |
| Weaknesses: A lot of inexperienced players who haven’t played at the varsity level | |
| Players to watch: AJ Lopez, Sr., QB, 6-0, 160; Darren Delacroix, Jr., WR/DB, 6-3, 210; Aron Krautschun, Sr., RB/OLB, 5-8, 160; Robert Perez, Sr., OG, 5-9, 205; Caleb Vannest, Jr., ILB/TE, 6-0, 157 | |
| In 2015: Said Renouf: “After the offseason, I’m really excited about my kids and how they’ve worked together. Though they’re inexperienced, they’ve really gelled together, and I think they’re just going to step right in where they left off last year.” | |
| LONGMONT TROJANS | |
| Coach: Doug Johnson, 16th year | |
| 2014 record: 10-4 | Returning starters: Seven offense, eight defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 45-20 to Pine Creek in 4A championship | |
| Strengths: Have most of skill players back from last year; A lot of players returning with a lot of experience | |
| Weaknesses: No. 1 ranked schedule in 4A last season, and will have another tough schedule again this year; A lot of new sports to fill | |
| Players to watch: Cooper Roth, Sr., CB/PR, 6-0, 170; Logan Goodner, Sr., LB/RB, 6-0, 195; Conlan Berger, Sr., RB, 6-0, 190; David Speidel, Sr., QB, 6-2, 155; Eli Sullivan, Sr., RB/WR/S, 6-2, 190; Avery Peterson, So., LB; Jared Fixmer, So., OL/DL; Ryan Rulon, Sr., WR/DB; Calvin Townsend, Jr., OL/DL | |
| In 2015: Said Johnson: “We can’t afford to have a rivalry game. I don’t know how else to say it. Our rivalry game always has to be the one we’re playing next.“ | |
| LOVELAND INDIANS | |
| Coach: Wayne McGinn, third year | |
| 2014 record: 3-7 | Returning starters: Seven offense, six defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2013, lost 42-8 to Monarch in 4A quarterfinals | |
| Strengths: Defensively, a good linebacker core; Very smart outside linebackers; Quarterback is very strong; Offensive line will be an improvement from last year; Junior class will help out a lot; Great leadership from the seniors | |
| Weaknesses: Lost good kicker from last year; Still pretty young on both sides of the ball; May take a few games for some kids to get experience | |
| Players to watch: Aidan McQuade, Sr., ILB/OLB, 6-3, 185; Grant McCloughan, Sr., CB/TB, 5-9, 165; Ayden Eberhardt, Sr., QB, 6-1, 170; Charles Dunkelman, Sr., FB/ILB, 5-11, 220; Dylan Jackson, Jr., DE/OLB, 5-11, 185; Kaleb Keefauver, Sr., OT, 6-2, 245; Kaden Morin, Jr., S, 5-10, 145 | |
| In 2015: Said McGinn: “The biggest challenge this season will be to compete each week consistently, and stay at the top of our game, and not have any low weeks.” | |
| THOMPSON VALLEY EAGLES | |
| Coach: Matt Smith, third year | |
| 2014 record: 4-6 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2005 | |
| WINDSOR WIZARDS | |
| Coach: Chris Jones, ninth year | |
| 2014 record: 8-4 | Returning starters: Eight offense, seven defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 24-7 to Pine Creek in 4A quarterfinals | |
| Strengths: Players understand it’s not about the position they play, but creating depth to the position; Great team leadership and philosophy | |
| Weaknesses: Breaking in a new quarterback, one running back and one offensive lineman; Inexperienced players learning varsity football; Three inside linebackers and one defensive lineman need to be replaced | |
| Players to watch: Nolan Lanckriet, Sr., OG/ILB, 5-10, 208; Ben Gallagher, Sr., OG/DL, 5-10, 188; Landon Schmidt, Sr., ATH, 5-11, 175; Jacob Shields, Sr., FB, 5-8, 170; Petey Maxwell, Sr., DE, 6-4, 216; Brandon Ramirez, So., WB, 5-8, 170; Corte Tapia, Jr., OLB, 6-2, 226; Brady Bowman, Sr., WR, 6-4, 195 | |
| In 2015: Said Jones: “I think a lot of teams have us circled on the schedule. We’re a target, and a lot of teams want to beat us.” | |
NORTHERN
| BROOMFIELD EAGLES | |
| Coach: Gary Davies, 28th year | |
| 2014 record: 9-4 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 21-14 to Longmont in 4A semifinals | |
| FORT COLLINS LAMBKINS | |
| Coach: Eric Rice, 13th year | |
| 2014 record: 11-1 | Returning starters: Five offense, five defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 42-35 to Longmont in 4A quarterfinals | |
| Strengths: There are a lot of smart, tough, versatile players returning who will play both sides of the ball very well; Returning third year starting OLB | |
| Weaknesses: Lack of overall depth at every position; Numbers down for enrollment and participation; Lost best OL from last year | |
| Players to watch: Andrew Allen, Sr., OL, 5-10, 243; Jacob Moyer, Sr., WR, 5-10, 140; Noah Merrill, Sr., QB, 5-11, 185; Kielar Harpham, Sr., WR/FS, 5-8, 152; Ben Freeman, Sr., OL/DL, 6-2, 240; Coulson Thurgood, Sr., OLB/FB, 6-1, 171; Sam Bostak, Sr., NG, 6-0, 200 | |
| In 2015: Said Rice: “We always strive to be our best and overachieve, and we also do more with less. The first goal and main priority is to win back-to-back outright conference championships.” | |
| GREELEY CENTRAL WILDCATS | |
| Coach: Mike Heatherly, 10th year | |
| 2014 record: 3-7 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 1999 | |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW MOUNTAIN LIONS | |
| Coach: Bart Mayes, 11th year | |
| 2014 record: 5-5 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2011, lost 34-27 to Kennedy in 3A championship | |
| SILVER CREEK RAPTORS | |
| Coach: Mike Apodaca, 13th year | |
| 2014 record: 3-7 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2013, lost 28-24 to Coronado in 3A championship | |
| SKYLINE FALCONS | |
| Coach: Mike Silva, first year | |
| 2014 record: 2-8 | Returning starters: Four offense, two defense |
| Strengths: Team speed; Great offseason; Senior heavy offensive line and quarterback; Tall receivers | |
| Weaknesses: Not a lot of varsity experience; Working to change a losing culture and mentality | |
| Players to watch: Josh Angstead, Sr., QB, 6-0, 170; Matt Dietz, Sr., DE/R, 6-4, 217; Adriel Compian, Sr., OT/MLB, 6-1, 200; Nate Higgins, Jr., TB, 5-10, 170; Hunter Gutierrez, Jr., R, DE, 6-4, 190; Braden Kram, Jr., CB/R, 5-8, 145 | |
| In 2015: Said Silva: “The offseason put a lot of confidence in our guys. There’s a lot of excitement and change in mentality because of what we’ve done.“ | |
PLAINS
| DAKOTA RIDGE EAGLES | |
| Coach: Ron Woitalewicz, 15th year | |
| 2014 record: 8-3 | Returning starters: Seven offense, five defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 27-17 to Broomfield in 4A first round | |
| Strengths: Have a great senior class, about 27 seniors; The real strength is the quarterback threw 2,100 yards with 19 TDs last season; Running back rushed for more than 1,800 last season; A lot of talent and leadership coming back | |
| Weaknesses: Starting three new seniors on secondary; Three starting offensive lineman that will be brand new | |
| Players to watch: Jeremy Lujan, Sr., RB, 5-6, 160; Adam Clary, Sr., QB, 5-11, 175; Cale Ferrin, Sr., DB, 6-3, 185; Dillon Meyers, Jr., LB, 6-1, 225; Matt Caesar, Sr., OL, 6-4, 320; Kyle Thomas, Sr., OLB, 5-10, 190; Aaron Lewis, Sr., NG, 6-0, 260; Connor Neyen, Sr., WR, 6-1, 175 | |
| In 2015: Said Woitalewicz: “This is one group where we have a really good senior class backed up by a really good junior class. That makes for a formula to have some pretty good success.“ | |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN RAMS | |
| Coach: Jared Wallen, third year | |
| 2014 record: 2-8 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2013, lost 27-21 to Pueblo South in 4A quarterfinals | |
| Players to watch: Dylan Jacob, Jr., QB, 6-2, 190; Ben Schlieper, Jr., TE/LB, 6-3, 210; Josh Perkins, Sr., LB, 5-9, 165; Kyle Clabaugh, Jr., WR/DB, 5-10, 130; Colton Helmut, Sr., RB/WR, 5-11, 153 | |
| PONDEROSA MUSTANGS | |
| Coach: Jaron Cohen, second year | |
| 2014 record: 5-6 | Returning starters: Seven offense, seven defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 42-0 to Pine Creek in 4A first round | |
| Strengths: Very physical and experienced OL; Return all-conference quarterback; D1 TE/DE came back; Team speed on defense | |
| Weaknesses: Still pretty young; Returning a lot of starters, but still very young; A lot of underclassmen | |
| Players to watch: Jake Grimm, Sr., OL, 6-5, 314; Nick Wilson, Sr., QB, 5-11, 170; Matt Brady, Sr., TE/DE, 6-4, 230; Mitch Mealhow, Sr., WR/LB, 6-3, 195; Mikey Thomas, Jr., WR/DB, 5-8, 150; Cole Hall, Jr., RB, 5-8, 180 | |
| In 2015: Said Cohen: “We have a team where everyone wants to be on the varsity field. Sometimes you look out there and that’s not always the case. We have a lot of depth, and it’s exciting to have competition.“ | |
| J.F. KENNEDY COMMANDERS | |
| Coach: Rich Martinez, ninth year | |
| 2014 record: 7-3 | Returning starters: Eight offense, seven defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2011, lost 47-7 to Palisade in 3A quarterfinals | |
| Strengths: Overall strength is experience; senior heavy this year; Been very committed over the offseason; Great overall team speed; Skill guys are very seasoned and most experienced in the program | |
| Weaknesses: Lack depth and size; Senior dominated team | |
| Players to watch: Victor Horta, Sr., QB, 6-2, 185; Santana Mejia, Sr., RB, 5-8, 185; Daniel Henriquez, Sr., LB/FB, 5-8, 180; Jovanni Torres, Sr., LB, 6-0, 185; Justin Muniz, Sr., WR/RS, 5-5, 160; Jacob Blea, Sr., WR, 6-2, 180; Gaspar Reza, Jr., CB, 5-8, 165; Tommy Medina, Jr., C, 5-10, 190; Lorenzo Lopez, Jr., LB 6-0, 195; Isiah Pacheco, Sr., DB, 5-10, 170; Marcus Bobian, Sr., LB, 5-8, 185 | |
| In 2015: Said Martinez: “The seniors remember what it was like to be 0-10. And their experience and being able to be together is special. They’ve been through the peaks and valleys.“ | |
| LINCOLN LANCERS | |
| Coach: Jesse Hernandez, fifth year | |
| 2014 record:1-9 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 1985 | |
| Players to watch: Edgar Saenz, Sr., QB, 6-4, 195; Cameron Curry, Sr., LT/DE; Dominic Vargas, Sr., RB/LB; Dominic Medina, Sr., WR/CB, 5-9, 150; Richard Albright, Jr., RB/LB | |
| LITTLETON LIONS | |
| Coach: Kurt Krantz, third year | |
| 2014 record: 5-5 | Returning starters: Five offense, five defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2008 | |
| Strengths: Defensively improved over the last year; Further ahead than the team has been previosuly; The team knows the system | |
| Weaknesses: Lack of offensive line experience; Quarterback doesn’t have a lot of varsity experience; Offensive line kids haven’t played at that level either | |
| Players to watch: Aron Pino, Sr., OL/DL, 6-0, 260; David Bieber, Sr., OL/DL, 6-4, 305; Noah McGee, Sr., RB/DB, 5-11, 170; Dante Kukula, Sr., DE/RB, 6-0, 190; Ben Capra, Jr., RB/LB, 5-9, 150; Ethen Vasquez, Sr., QB, RB/DE; Carlos Valdez, Sr., WR/FS, 5-8, 145 | |
| In 2015: Said Krantz: “Our goal is what we call ‘unfinished business.’ We want to restore the roar, and we’re going to compete and push to get in the playoffs this year.” | |
PIKES PEAK
| AIR ACADEMY KADETS | |
| Coach: Mike Roof, 19th year | |
| 2014 record: 2-8 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2007, lost 10-0 to Cherokee Trail in 4A quarterfinals | |
| Players to watch: Nate Renfrew, Sr., RB, 6-2, 185; Bridger Waters, Sr., WR, 5-10, 165; Grant Butler, Sr., DE, 6-3, 165; Orion O’Lonergan, NG, 6-0, 215; Cale Powers, Sr., DB/QB, 5-11, 170 | |
| DURANGO DEMONS | |
| Coach: Dave Vogt, third year | |
| 2014 record: 4-6 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2013, lost to Denver South 36-26 in 4A first round | |
| LIBERTY LANCERS | |
| Coach: Marc Sites, second year | |
| 2014 record: 3-7 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2009, lost 33-18 to Longmont in 4A first round | |
| PALMER RIDGE BEARS | |
| Coach: Tom Pulford, fourth year | |
| 2014 record: 6-4 | Returning starters: Eight offense, seven defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2011, lost 28-24 to Silver Creek in 3A first round | |
| Strengths: Offensive line is a strength; Rising seniors are the greatest strength; Great team chemistry; Building on the underclassmen; Great leadership | |
| Weaknesses: A lot to replace in special teams; Need to step up kicking game | |
| Players to watch: Sam Wells, Sr., RB/DB, 5-10, 165; Bailey Rosenstrauch, Sr., WR/DB, 6-0, 170; Isaiah Sanders, Sr., QB, 6-4, 185; George Silvanic, Sr., DL 6-5, 220; Zach Alwais, Sr., DL, 5-11, 190; Trevor Grob, Sr., WR/DB, 6-0, 170; Chase Dukes, Sr., LB/RB, 5-10, 160; Collin Ambrose, Sr., RB, 6-1, 180 | |
| In 2015: Said Pulford: “Our focus is getting good at the little things and getting the technique down at each position.“ | |
| PINE CREEK EAGLES | |
| Coach: Todd Miller, 11th year | |
| 2014 record: 14-0 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, beat Longmont 45-20 for second straight 4A state title | |
| RAMPART RAMS | |
| Coach: Rob Royer, second year | |
| 2014 record: 7-4 | Returning starters: Five offense, five defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 49-6 to Fort Collins in 4A first round | |
| Strengths: Seniors have really stepped up in the offseason; Putting a lot of investment in; Great leadership for underclassmen | |
| Weaknesses: A lot of open positions to fill and competition for those positions | |
| Players to watch: Clayton Hacker, Sr., WR/OLB, 6-4, 205; Sam McKinley, Sr., OL/DL, 6-2, 230; Joey Williams, Jr., WR/SS, 6-2, 180; Parker Humphrey, Sr., QB, 6-1, 195; Nate Zelasko, Sr., WR/DB, 5-10, 175; Erfan Zengeneh, Jr., NT, 5-11, 225 | |
| In 2015: Said Royer: “We worked so hard to change the culture during the offseason. The kids hadn’t been to the playoffs since 2004, and they got into a pattern where they believed what was happening.“ | |
SOUTHERN
| CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN INDIANS | |
| Coach: Willie Roberts, third year | |
| 2014 record: 1-9 | Returning starters: Eight offense, seven defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2012, lost 46-17 to Wheat Ridge in 4A first round | |
| Strengths: Experience playing under extreme adversity in 2014; Return several players who were forced into duty as sophomores | |
| Weaknesses: Low numbers, but still more to start with than last season | |
| Players to watch: Sam Hellem, Sr., RB/LB; Marquise Joseph, Sr., CB/RB; Matt Betterson, Jr., QB/DB; Zac Baker, Jr., LB/WR; Steven Hooks, Jr., WR/LB | |
| In 2015: Said Roberts: “We are coming back from season where we did not have enough players to finish the 2014 season. Early season injuries severely set us back in 2014, and now people want to see how we will respond.” | |
| CORONADO COUGARS | |
| Coach: Robb Wetta, first year | |
| 2014 record: 7-4 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 42-23 to Montrose in 4A first round | |
| PALMER TERRORS | |
| Coach: Jeff Priestley, second year | |
| 2014 record: 2-8 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2010, lost 37-7 to Chaparral in 5A second round | |
| PUEBLO CENTENNIAL BULLDOGS | |
| Coach: Mike Palumbo, ninth year | |
| 2014 record: 7-4 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 26-7 to Longmont in 4A first round | |
| PUEBLO SOUTH COLTS | |
| Coach: Ryan Goddard, sixth year | |
| 2014 record: 10-2 | Returning starters: Eight offense, eight defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 38-21 to Falcon in 4A quarterfinals | |
| Strengths: Having experience on both sides of the ball; 28 seniors coming back, so a lot of leadership | |
| Weaknesses: Hopefully not any… Hopefully everything is a strength; Very talented quarterback and center to replace; in the process of replacing key player | |
| Players to watch: Isiah Pannunzio, Sr., TE/DE, 6-2, 205; Dennis Ramos, Sr., RB/DB, 6-0, 175; Geoff Siebenneicher, Sr., OL/DL, 6-3, 235; Zach Castellucci, Sr., OL/DL, 6-2, 255; Maleek Johnson, Sr., WR/DB, 6-1, 180; Trey Graham, Sr., OL/LB, 5-11, 225; Brandon Maes, Sr., LB/FB, 5-10, 225; Jordan Rhodes, Sr., WR/DB, 6-2, 200 | |
| In 2015: Said Goddard: “It’s good for me to go to work every day and be around these high character kids. They know the expectations and what it takes to be successful.” | |
| PUEBLO WEST CYCLONES | |
| Coach: Monte Pinkerton, 11th year | |
| 2014 record: 5-5 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2013, lost 35-14 to Pine Creek in 4A first round | |
MOUNTAIN
| AURORA CENTRAL SPARTANS | |
| Coach: Travis Peeples, first year | |
| 2014 record: 2-8 | Returning starters: Seven offense, seven defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 1991 | |
| Strengths: Hard working and had a great summer; Kids have committed to a new program and system; 14 seniors to contribute to the team; Great leadership situation | |
| Weaknesses: Experience and depth; Strong one deep, but need to be two deep at this level | |
| Players to watch: Mike Retland, Sr., RB/DE, 6-1, 200; Taevon Jordan, Sr., RB, 5-8, 155; Sisco Aranda, Jr., RB/LB, 5-10, 175; Jordan Chambers, Sr., LB, 5-10, 200; Damian Bergh, Sr., C, 6-3, 300; Tarrell Gissendanner, Jr., WR/FS, 6-3, 180; Jalil Grimes, Jr., QB, 5-10, 160; Dom Jackson, Sr., CB/RB, 5-11, 180 | |
| In 2015: Said Peeples: “We’re not going to get respect no matter what we say. We have to learn it. But this year we have a team that can surprise the state. We feel like we’re a contender this year.” | |
| DENVER SOUTH REBELS | |
| Coach: Tony Lindsay, eighth year | |
| 2014 record: 8-3 | Returning starters: Five offense, five defense |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost to Falcon 28-13 in 4A first round | |
| Strengths: Starting offensive and defensive lines are strong | |
| Weaknesses: Lacking depth; Not a lot of backups | |
| Players to watch: Terriek Roberts, Sr., OT, 6-6, 255; Amon Wright, Jr., QB, 6-3, 240; Marcus Lindsay, Jr., TB/LB, 5-10, 185; James Hardy, Sr., WR/CB, 5-10, 170; Dakarai Box, Sr., C, 6-2, 260; Esaias Gandy, Jr., ATH, 6-1, 185; Aaron Knox, Sr., LB/RB, 5-10, 205; Kahseem Stevenson, Jr., ATH, 6-0, 262 | |
| In 2015: Said Lindsay: “I have a veteran line and to me, that’s the heart of a team right there. It’s a good team. All of them have been good teams, but with this one, the attitude goes a long way.” | |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON PATRIOTS | |
| Coach: James Everett, second year | |
| 2014 record: 3-7 | |
| GOLDEN DEMONS | |
| Coach: Jason Neely, third year | |
| 2014 record: 3-7 | |
| Players to watch: Brandon Bowker, Sr., WR/DB, 5-11, 151; Chase Daniels, Sr., LB/WR, 6-0, 168; Tommy Martynuska, Sr., LB/WR, 6-0, 155; Riley Koch, Sr., DL/OL, 5-11, 251; Zane Knapp, Jr., DL/OL, 6-4, 223 | |
| STANDLEY LAKE GATORS | |
| Coach: Don Morse, 11th year | |
| 2014 record: 6-4 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2013, lost 28-15 to Windsor in 2013 4A first round | |
| WHEAT RIDGE FARMERS | |
| Coach: Stacy Coryell, first year | |
| 2014 record: 6-4 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2012, lost 27-14 to Denver South in 4A quarterfinals | |
FOOTHILLS
| FALCON FALCONS | |
| Coach: Brian Green, third year | |
| 2014 record: 8-5 | |
| Last playoff appearance:2014, lost 34-14 to Pine Creek in 4A semifinals | |
| MESA RIDGE GRIZZLIES | |
| Coach: Rob Braaten, 10th year | |
| 2014 record: 2-8 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2012, lost 38-22 to Denver south in 4A semifinals | |
| MONTROSE INDIANS | |
| Coach: Jim Scarry, first year | |
| 2014 record: 10-2 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 24-20 to Broomfield in 4A quarterfinals | |
| SAND CREEK SCORPIONS | |
| Coach: Rod Baker, sixth year | |
| 2014 record: 2-8 | |
| VISTA RIDGE WOLVES | |
| Coach: Jerimi Calip, second year | |
| 2014 record: 7-4 | |
| Last playoff appearance: 2014, lost 42-6 to Windsor in 4A first round | |
| WIDEFIELD GLADIATORS | |
| Coach: Brent Cottrell, third year | |
| 2014 record: 6-4 | |
| Last playoff appearance:2011, lost 33-6 to Loveland in 4A first round | |
