AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMax Borghi (21) of Pomona Panthers scores a touchdown against the Eaglecrest Raptors during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDawson Macomb (80) of the Eaglecrest Raptors is mobbed by teammates Cameron Alfredson (87) and Theryne Jimenez (18) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKyle Wagner (44) of the Eaglecrest Raptors and Victor Garnes (12) force a fumble on Max Borghi (21) of Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRiley Govan (7) of Pomona Panthers celebrates a touchdown reception with teammate David Ross (23) against the Eaglecrest Raptors during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCorey Corbin (2) of the Eaglecrest Raptors scores a touchdown against the Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCorey Corbin (2) of the Eaglecrest Raptors reacts to scoring as Victor Garnes (12) joins him against the Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRyan Marquez (2) of Pomona Panthers evades Victor Garnes (12) of the Eaglecrest Raptors before throwing a touchdown to Colton Muller (10) during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe opening kickoff flies through their air between Pomona Panthers and the Eaglecrest Raptors during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEaglecrest Raptors fans cheer during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Eaglecrest Raptors bench reacts to a fumble recovery ran back for a touchdown by Sam Onilenla (4) against the Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBilly Pospisil (9) of Pomona Panthers scores a touchdown as Corey Corbin (2) of the Eaglecrest Raptors defends during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKenny Wanting (27) of the Eaglecrest Raptors breaks a tackle by Sanjay Strickland (25) of Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKenny Maes (24) of Pomona Panthers gives Ty Robinson (88) of the Eaglecrest Raptors the eyes after breaking up a pass during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJalen Mergerson (6) of the Eaglecrest Raptors fires a pass as Kyle Moretti (33) of Pomona Panthers defends during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDawson Macomb (80) of the Eaglecrest Raptors scores a touchdown as Kenny Maes (24) of Pomona Panthers tugs his jersey during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Allen (36) of Pomona Panthers takes a breather on the bench during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMax Borghi (21) of Pomona Panthers runs as Cody Bardin (48) of the Eaglecrest Raptors and Matthew Youngblood (72) defend during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDavid Ross (23) of Pomona Panthers can't make the play as Victor Garnes (12) of the Eaglecrest Raptors defends during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEaglecrest Raptors fans shield their eyes from the sun during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMax Borghi (21) of Pomona Panthers looks for space against the Eaglecrest Raptors defense during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMax Borghi (21) of Pomona Panthers stiff arms Kyanite Christian (49) of the Eaglecrest Raptors en route to a touchdown run during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKenny Wanting (27) of the Eaglecrest Raptors goes airborne en route to a touchdown against the Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTheorius Robinson (26) of Pomona Panthers loses Elijah Anderson-Taylor (30) of the Eaglecrest Raptors during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKenny Wanting (27) of the Eaglecrest Raptors eyeballs the goal line after scoring a touchdown against the Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDavid Ross (23) of Pomona Panthers runs after the catch during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCorey Corbin (2) of the Eaglecrest Raptors scores a touchdown against the Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRyan Marquez (2) of Pomona Panthers scrambles against the Eaglecrest Raptors during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJaydin Vaughn (21) of the Eaglecrest Raptors tackles Max Borghi (21) of Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKenny Wanting (27) of the Eaglecrest Raptors scores a touchdown against the Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTheryne Jimenez (18) of the Eaglecrest Raptors celebrates after making a big reception on the game's opening play against Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJalen Mergerson (6) of the Eaglecrest Raptors prepares to take the snap against the Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJalen Mergerson (6) of the Eaglecrest Raptors fumbles on the game's opening possession against the Pomona Panthers during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Allen (36) of Pomona Panthers celebrates after recovering a fumble by Jalen Mergerson (6) of the Eaglecrest Raptors on the game's opening possession during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMatthew Youngblood (72) of the Eaglecrest Raptors has a bloody nose during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTheryne Jimenez (18) of the Eaglecrest Raptors tries to haul one in as Riley Welsch (18) of Pomona Panthers defends during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMatthew Youngblood (72) of the Eaglecrest Raptors prepares for the Pomona Panthers offense during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRyan Marquez (2) of Pomona Panthers throws a touchdown pass to teammate Billy Pospisil (9) against the Eaglecrest Raptors during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRiley Welsch (18) of Pomona Panthers gets called for pass interference on Theryne Jimenez (18) of the Eaglecrest Raptors during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMax Borghi (21) of Pomona Panthers watches late action against the Eaglecrest Raptors during the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKenny Maes (24) of Pomona Panthers celebrates a clutch, yet controversial, interception with teammate Sanjay Strickland (25) against the Eaglecrest Raptors during the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe sun sets as the Pomona Panthers play the Eaglecrest Raptors during the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBilly Pospisil (9) of Pomona Panthers celebrates a touchdown with teammate Riley Govan (7) as Thomas Dangerfield III (5) of the Eaglecrest Raptors lies on the ground during the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Jay Madden of Pomona Panthers is doused with water by players after the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win over the Eaglecrest Raptors in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Jay Madden of Pomona Panthers celebrates with Mateo Crispin (42) after the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win over the Eaglecrest Raptors in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGarrett Warner (82) of Pomona Panthers and Mateo Crispin (42) celebrate after the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win over the Eaglecrest Raptors in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRyan Marquez (2) of Pomona Panthers pumps his fists after the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win over the Eaglecrest Raptors in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTheryne Jimenez (18) of the Eaglecrest Raptors hugs running backs coach Terell Thompson after the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMax Borghi (21) of Pomona Panthers hugs Billy Pospisil (9) after the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win over the Eaglecrest Raptors in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Pomona Panthers hoist their title trophy the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win over the Eaglecrest Raptors in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Pomona Panthers hoist their title trophy for fans in the stands after the second half of Pomona's 56-49 win over the Eaglecrest Raptors in the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The combined 105 points is the most in a 5A title game ever.
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Max Borghi (21) of Pomona Panthers scores a touchdown against the Eaglecrest Raptors during the first half of of the Colorado class 5A state title game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Eaglecrest versus Pomona.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The touchdowns were plentiful and the swings of momentum in abundant supply Saturday at Sports Authority Field, where Pomona had a few more haymakers in the tank than Eaglecrest in the highest-scoring Class 5A title game in state history.
Pomona鈥檚 big three on offense 鈥� senior quarterback Ryan Marquez, senior tailback Max Borghi and junior wideout Billy Pospisil 鈥� combined for 779 yards and all eight of the team鈥檚 touchdowns to give the Panthers a 56-49 victory for the program鈥檚 second state title and first since 1988.
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