Denver Post Prep Sports

01/05/2025

“Whether it’s lifting weights, or working hard in practice, the farm work is always in the back of my mind that I need to keep working to get the job done.”

— Wray's Samuel Meisner

Samuel Meisner led Class 1A in rushing with 1,764 yards and 28 touchdowns, while also ranking second with 130 tackles as the Eagles captured their first crown since 1993.

12/22/2024

Meet the Gold Helmet finalists.

Fossil Ridge wide receiver Marcus Mozer is the winner of the 2024 Denver Post Gold Helmet Award, edging out six other worthy senior finalists.

12/22/2024

Meet this year's Denver Post Gold Helmet winner.

Fossil Ridge’s star finished the year with 66 catches for 933 yards and 13 TDs, despite facing consistent double-teams.

12/22/2024

The 2024 All-Colorado football team, as selected by The Denver Post staff based on statistical analysis, relative value to team success, postseason production and the old-fashioned eye test.

Selecting the 40 best players across the state, plus a coach of the year and honorable mentions.

12/09/2024

Bruins head coach Dave Logan noticed several differentiators in Elijah Cromwell that allowed him to see the field early. Cherry Creek used him as a slot receiver to start the season before Cromwell’s carries escalated down the stretch.

Bruins head coach Dave Logan noticed several differentiators in Elijah Cromwell that allowed him to see the field early. Cherry Creek used him as a slot receiver to start the season before Cromwell…

12/08/2024

Like a heavyweight prizefighter down halfway through the bout, Cherry Creek football reminded the state there’s only one way to beat the Bruins on the big stage: You’ve got to knock them out.

The comeback gave Cherry Creek its fifth title in the last six years and 14th crown overall. And it padded Dave Logan’s Colorado coaching record with the head coach’s 12th state title.

12/08/2024

Talented and resilient Broomfield scored 28 unanswered points to beat No. 2 Montrose 35-28 and win the Class 4A state championship Saturday at Canvas Stadium.

Broomfield coach Robert O’Brien’s firey halftime speech had one overriding theme.

12/08/2024

Get that banner ready for the gym, plaster a sign on the Ray Patterson Stadium press box, the Eagles are your class Class 3A state champions.

Eagles linebacker CJ James plays huge role in 16-14 victory over Mead.

12/07/2024

Mountain Vista quarterback Austyn Modrzewski was named Gatorade Colorado Football Player of the Year for the second year in a row on Friday morning.

Mountain Vista QB Austyn Modrzewski, who sports a 3.48 GPA and volunteers in his community, is committed to playing at South Dakota next year.

12/06/2024

Colorado state football champions will be crowned in Class 5A, 4A and 3A on Saturday in Fort Collins. Here’s a scouting report of the teams competing for titles.

State football champions will be crowned in Class 5A, 4A and 3A on Saturday in Fort Collins.

12/06/2024

Mikhail Bennerhad scholarship offers from Yale, Penn, Cornell, Dartmouth, West Point and Washington State, among other schools. However, he chose the Air Force Academy. Why?

“My father,” Benner said. “My dad served in the Air Force for 14 years. And serving has always appealed to me, ever since I was young. So, when the opportunity was given to me — blessed to me — I took it.”

“My father,” Benner said. “My dad served in the Air Force for 14 years. And serving has always appealed to me, ever since I was young. So, when the opportunity was given to me …

12/06/2024

For two senior captains at Cherry Creek High School – Ned Zilinskas and Keegan Perea – their path to the state championship game Saturday began in backyards with guidance from their fathers and older brothers.

For Cherry Creek seniors Ned Zilinskas, Keegan Perea, football is family. And family is football

12/04/2024

The arrival of National Signing Day in Colorado came with a familiar theme on Wednesday: Exodus.

12/04/2024

No other top Class 5A football program besides Regis Jesuit and Pine Creek wanted to, or could, face the Bruins in non-conference play. So Cherry Creek was forced to schedule three out-of-state bouts.

No other top Class 5A football program besides Regis Jesuit and Pine Creek wanted to, or could, face the Bruins in non-conference play.

12/03/2024

Nationally ranked talent across multiple classes. Division I recruits all across the state. Up-and-coming players soon to have multiple scholarship offers thrown their way.

Is this the most talented season in the history of Colorado girls basketball?

A look at 30 Colorado high school girls basketball players to keep an eye on during the 2024-25 CHSAA season.

12/03/2024

A couple of 7-footers. Guards with Division I commitments.

Once again, the state of Colorado is brimming with high level boys basketball talent.

A look at 30 Colorado high school boys basketball players to keep an eye on during the 2024-25 CHSAA season.

12/01/2024

Led by its physical defense and bruising ground game, Mead football is headed to its first state championship game in three years.

View a list of Prep sports and high school teams we cover.

12/01/2024

A look at 30 Colorado high school girls basketball players to keep an eye on during the 2024-25 CHSAA season.