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Eaglecrest and Regis Jesuit clash with 5A semifinal spot on the line

Raptors quarterback Jalen Mergerson and Raiders quarterback Justin Lamb both have hot hands heading into Friday night

Eaglecrest Victor Garnes (12) tries to turn corner on Arvada West Jack Oury (49) during the first quarter November 3, 2016 at Legacy Stadium. John Leyba, The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver Post
Eaglecrest’s Victor Garnes (12) tries to turn corner on Arvada West’s Jack Oury (49) during the first quarter at Legacy Stadium on Nov. 3, 2016, in Aurora.
Kyle Newman, digital prep sports editor for The Denver Post.
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No. 4 Regis Jesuit (10-1) and No. 5 Eaglecrest (11-0) clash at Lou Kellogg Stadium on Friday night in quarterfinal action, with both programs in the midst of their best season in recent memory.

Coach Danny Filleman and the Raiders (Mount Antero Conference champions) are chasing their first state title, while coach Mike Schmitt and the Raptors (Mount Wilson Conference champions) are in pursuit of the program’s second championship and first since 1993.

Denver Post preps editor Kyle Newman and Tim Jenkins of Jenkins Elite preview the game on this week’s edition of Post Preps TV.

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