Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostEaglecrest quarterback Jalen Mergerson looks downfield during the first half of a high school varsity football game against Grandview at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostEaglecrest quarterback Jalen Mergerson gets tackled by a swarm of Grandview players on a keeper during the first half of a high school varsity football game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostEaglecrest quarterback Jalen Mergerson breaks a tackle by Grandview's Thomas Jenkins during the first half of a high school varsity football game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus. Eaglecrest would go on to win 21-14.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostGrandview's Aaron Harris takes a handoff from quarterback Kyle Smith during the first half of a high school varsity football game against Eaglecrest at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostEaglecrest running back Victor Garnes jukes past Grandview's Quentin Goodgain during the first half of a high school varsity football game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostGrandview quarterback Kyle Smith looks downfield during the first half of a high school varsity football game against Eaglecrest at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostEaglecrest's Victor Garnes nears the end zone on his way to score a touchdown against Grandview during the second half of their high school varsity football game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus. Eaglecrest won 21-14.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostEaglecrest running back Victor Garnes outruns a tackle by Grandview's Jordan Knapke during the first half of a high school varsity football game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostEaglecrest head football coach Mike Schmitt yells to his team on the sidelines during the second half of a high school varsity football game against Grandview at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus. Eaglecrest won 21-14.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostGrandview's Jordan Billingsley reaches for an extra yard as he's taken to the ground by Eaglecrest players during the first half of a high school varsity football game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostEaglecrest's Kenny Wantings reaches for an extra yard as he's tackled by Grandview's Jordan Fewell during the first half of a high school varsity football game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostGrandview head football coach John Schultz speaks to his team after Eaglecrest defeated them 21-14 in their high school varsity game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostEaglecrest's Corey Corbin and Jalen Mergerson tackle Grandview ballcarrier Julius Carter Jr. during the second half of a high school varsity football game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostThe Eaglecrest student section cheers against Grandview during the second half of a high school varsity football game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus. Eaglecrest won 21-14.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostEaglecrest's Victor Garnes high-fives members of the student section after his team defeated Grandview 21-14 in their high school varsity game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostMembers of the Grandview student section waves banners as Grandview takes the field against Eaglecrest in their high school varsity football game at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
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Eaglecrest quarterback Jalen Mergerson looks downfield during the first half of a high school varsity football game against Grandview at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus.
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Eaglecrest beat Grandview 21-14 in 5A high school varsity football at Legacy Stadium on the Cherokee Trail High School campus Friday, September 15, 2017.


















