When\/where<\/strong>: 4 p.m. Thursday at NAAC Stadium<\/p>\n Last meeting<\/strong>: Cherry Creek 62, vs. Arvada West 21, Sept. 16, 2022<\/p>\n The top-ranked Bruins hit the road to take on an A-West program that appears to be a year ahead of schedule after getting off to a 3-0 start with a roster filled with sophomore talent. That includes running backs Jaiden Green (49 carries, 452 yards, 4 TDs) and Adrian Symalla (54-414-6), and quarterback Logan Duhachek (29-of-51 passing, 402 yards, 4 TDs). Now comes a trial by fire against the four-time defending 4A champions.<\/p>\n When\/where<\/strong>: 6 p.m. Friday at DCHS Stadium<\/p>\n Last meeting<\/strong>: Douglas County 24, at Castle View 21, Sept. 16, 2022<\/p>\n The Battle of the Rock returns with Castle View looking to end a two-year skid against its cross-town rival. The Sabercats defense has been dominant thus far, racking up nine takeaways and 21 tackles for loss with just 17 points allowed. The challenge this week: Bottling up Douglas County’s quarterback-running back tandem of Davis Lish (37-of-57 passing, 611 yards, 5 TDs) and Jake Stonebraker (65 carries, 344 yards, 2 TDs).<\/p>\n When\/where<\/strong>: 7 p.m. Friday at LPS Stadium<\/p>\n Last meeting<\/strong>: Columbine 28, vs. Arapahoe 6, Sept. 16, 2022<\/p>\n Columbine stampeded through its first three games, outscoring opponents 133-13 — a feat made all the more impressive by the fact that all three games were on the road. That will again be the case Friday, when the Rebels make the short trip to LPS Stadium to take on an Arapahoe squad that just handed Regis Jesuit its first loss of the season. Warriors QB Michael Moynihan is efficient (32-of-46 passing, 487 yards) and\u00a0sophomore Trajan Frasier (47 carries, 335 yards, five TDs) is a handful.<\/p>\n When\/where<\/strong>: 7:30 p.m. Friday at NAAC Stadium<\/p>\n Last meeting<\/strong>: Ralston Valley 29, at Regis Jesuit 28, Sept. 15, 2022<\/p>\n Fresh off losing at Arapahoe, Regis goes on the road again to take on an RV team that put the hammer down on No. 8 Grandview, 30-15, last week. All-Colorado senior QB Logan Madden rebounded from an inconsistent start to the season by completing 20 of 28 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns in the win. A year ago, Madden threw three fourth-quarter TDs to bring the Mustangs back from 18 down at Regis. No doubt the Raiders remember.<\/p>\n When\/where<\/strong>: 7 p.m. Friday at EchoPark Stadium<\/p>\n Last meeting<\/strong>: Ponderosa 21, vs. Legend 14, Sept. 16, 2022<\/p>\n The shine on this Parker rivalry game lost a little luster after both teams were dealt Week 3 upsets. Ponderosa’s explosive offense was grounded by multiple turnovers in a 25-14 loss at Golden, while Legend suffered a similar fate with four giveaways in a 20-7 defeat at Castle View. Still, given that both teams topped 90 points through the first two weeks of the season, this one could produce plenty of fireworks — if they take care of the ball.<\/p>\n When\/where<\/strong>: 7 p.m. Friday at All-City Stadium<\/p>\n Last meeting<\/strong>: Golden 43, vs. Denver South 42, Sept. 16, 2022<\/p>\n A year ago, these two produced an instant classic. With several of the key players gone from that edition, including both starting QBs, it’s time for a new chapter. The Demons are riding high after a strong defensive showing vs. Ponderosa that produced four sacks, four takeaways and a 25-14 win. They’ll need another performance like that against South, which is averaging 431 yards and 36 points per game behind QB Jr Felipe (641 pass yards, 6 TDs) and RB Chevelle Early (348 rush yards, 5 TDs).<\/p>\n When\/where<\/strong>: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Trailblazer Stadium<\/p>\n Last meeting<\/strong>: Bear Creek 41, at Thomas Jefferson 27, Sept. 16, 2022<\/p>\n Which one of these 4A contenders is for real? Both are undefeated, and both have a 5A pelt hanging in the locker room. For Bear Creek, it was a 46-13 win at Lakewood. For TJ, a 19-6 victory over Pomona. One thing that is for certain: Both teams have serious weapons. The Creek passing connection of Adrian Rico (697 pass yards, 13 TDs) and Ryan Bobick (411 yards, 9 TDs) has yet to be stopped. And two-headed TJ backfield of Dimitri Haralambopoulos (404 rush yards, 3 TDs) and Jake Tapia (322, 6) can pop at any moment.<\/p>\nNo. 9 Castle View (3-0) vs. Douglas County (2-1)<\/h4>\n
No. 3 Columbine (3-0) vs. No. 5 Arapahoe (3-0)<\/h4>\n
No. 6 Regis Jesuit (2-1) vs. Ralston Valley (2-1)<\/h4>\n
CLASS 4A<\/h4>\n
Ponderosa (2-1) vs. Legend (2-1)<\/h4>\n
No. 10 Golden (2-1) vs. Denver South (2-1)<\/h4>\n
Thomas Jefferson (3-0) vs. Bear Creek (3-0)<\/h4>\n
No. 4 Broomfield (2-1) vs. No. 3 Erie (2-1)<\/h4>\n