Andy Cross, The Denver PostColumbine running back Tanner Hollens (6) charges through the school banner leading his team on the field before playing Cherry Creek for the 5A Colorado State football championship at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSanta Claus enjoys a little football in the Columbine High School stands to watch the 5A Colorado State football championship game against Cherry Creek at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCherry Creek quarterback Julian Hammond (1) hands off to running back Jayle Stacks (2) in the first quarter against the Columbine Rebels during the 5A Colorado State football championship game at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCherry Creek quarterback Julian Hammond (1) stiff-arms Columbin's Michael Sanchez (28) on a keeper play in the first quarter of the 5A Colorado State football championship game at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostChery Creek's Jayle Stacks (2) reaches for a first down against Columbine's Jadon Holliday (13) in first the quarter of the 5A Colorado State football championship game at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCherry Creek running back James Walker (5) gets through an opening against Columbine defenders Seth Cromwell (4) and Michael Sanchez (28) in the first quarter of the 5A Colorado State football championship game at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColumbine Rebels quarterback Jadon Holliday (13) scrambles out of the pocket against Cherry Creek in the quarter of the 5A Colorado State football championship game at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCherry Creek wide receiver Chase Penry (6) is wide open on a reception and heads to the end zone untouched against Columbine in the second quarter of the 5A Colorado State football championship game at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColumbine Rebels running back Adam Harrington (29) gets chased down by Cherry Creek defenders Myles Purchase (3) and Al Ashford (20) in the third quarter of the 5A Colorado State football championship game at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCherry Creek running back Jayle Stacks (2) gets upended by Columbine Rebels defensive back Tanner Hollens (6) in the third quarter of the 5A Colorado State football championship game at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019. Columbine defensive back Adam Harrington (29) gets in on the play.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCherry Creek running back James Walker tiptoes down the sidelines in the second quarter of the 5A Colorado State football championship game against Columbine at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMyles Purchase Cherry Creek (3) celebrates his third quarter touchdown against the Columbine Rebels in the third quarter of the 5A Colorado State football championship game at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019. The Bruins won 35-10.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCherry Creek running back Jayle Stacks (2) celebrates after receiving the Most Outstanding Player award after defeating the Columbine Rebels 35-10 winning the 5A Colorado State football championship at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFrom left to right, Cherry Creek football players Marcus Alexander (7), Julian Hammond (1), and Cooper Dyce (27) celebrate with fellow students after defeating the Columbine Rebels 35-10 winning the 5A Colorado State football championship at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Cherry Creek Bruins hoist the 5A Colorado State football championship trophy after defeating the Columbine Rebels 35-10 at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
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Columbine running back Tanner Hollens (6) charges through the school banner leading his team on the field before playing Cherry Creek for the 5A Colorado State football championship at Empower Field at Mile High Dec. 07, 2019.
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By Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Cherry Creek Bruins earned their 10th state championship in football with a 35-10 win over the Columbine Rebels Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Cherry Creek is now tied with Burlington for the third most Colorado high school football state championships, trailing only Limon and Fort Collins.
