Frederick Warriors’ fall to Windsor Wizards in 3A football semifinal
The Frederick Warriors lost in the semifinals to the Windsor Wizards 19-0 on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, ending their Cinderella run through the playoffs. Windsor will face the Silver Creek Raptors in the state championship game.
Lyons Lions upset by Burlington in 1A football playoffs
The Lyons Lions playoff run ended with a lopsided game with Burlington on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Lyons lost 53-13 and finished 10-2 on the season.
Longmont Trojans football falls to Castle View in quarterfinals
The Longmont Trojans were upended 42-16 by the fourth seed Castle View Sabercats in Castle Rock on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011.
Skyline football falls short against Silver Creek
The Skyline Falcons couldn’t capitalize on big defensive plays and turnovers against the visiting Silver Creek Raptors on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. Silver Creek beat the Falcons 54-7.
Longmont football keeps perfect season alive with win over Loveland
Despite turning the ball over six times to the Loveland Indians on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, the Longmont Trojans still managed to keep their perfect season alive. The Trojans won 32-6 with quarterback Forrest Wetterstrom recording 170 yards rushing and scoring two touchdowns.
Silver Creek football plays tough against Erie
Silver Creek Raptors football team proved tough for the Erie Tigers on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 as they took the ball to the air and gained big yards on the ground. The Raptor defense gave Erie a challenge as well, stopping most of their plays before they got started.
Erie football pounds out yards and scores over Skyline
The Erie Tigers running game proved stronger against the Skyline Falcons on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 at Everly-Montgomery Field in Longmont. Erie outscored their opponent 42-22 by utilizing the strong running of Ryne Atkins and Pedro Anderson.
Silver Creek rolls over Sterling, 50-7
Strong defense, accurate passing and solid runs put Silver Creek on top early over Sterling at Everly-Montgomery Field in Longmont on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Despite eight penalties committed by the Raptors, they rolled to a 50-7 win.
Longmont football pummels Greeley Central
A host of Longmont Trojans football players became familiar with the endzone Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 as return trips there put them ahead of Greeley Central. The Trojan offense capitalized on most of the big plays and turnovers forced by the defensive squad, leaving the Wildcats frustrated.
Longmont strikes against Wheat Ridge
A 55-yard field goal wasn’t enough for Longmont place kicker Miles Bergner so he followed it up from 45-yards out against Wheat Ridge at Everly-Montgomery Field on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. The Trojans beat the Farmers 27-14.
Niwot drops homecoming game to Greeley Central
A last minute drive for the Niwot Cougars was going well until a Greeley Central interception near the goal line sealed the game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 at Everly-Montgomery Field. The Cougars lost 21-14 to the Wildcats, who picked up their first win of the season. Cougar Dillon Manzanares put up both Niwot touchdowns on impressive runs totaling 154 yards.
Niwot rattles Skyline in 29-19 win
The Niwot Cougars worked both sides of the ball well against the Skyline Falcons, who struggled to finish drives, Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at Everly-Montgomery Field in Longmont.
Silver Creek dominates against Frederick
Silver Creek’s Austin Apodaca and the Raptors went to the air, ran the ball well and capitalized on Frederick’s mistakes in their 42-12 win at Everly-Montgomery Field in Longmont on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011.
Longmont over Skyline 47-15
Despite scoring first, Skyline couldn’t keep up with Longmont at Everly-Montgomery Field
Lyons opens football season to Lutheran-Parker
The Lyons Lions football squad hosted Lutheran-Parker Lions to open their season Friday, Aug. 26, 2011.
Longmont ends playoff run with loss to Dakota Ridge
The Trojans went toe-to-toe, blow-for-blow with visiting Dakota Ridge on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at Everly-Montgomery Field, with the lead changing hands four times in the fourth quarter alone. But an explosive Eagles offense and one bad play was enough to end Longmont’s season, 31-28, in the quarterfinal round of the Class 4A state football playoffs.
Colorado over Kansas State 44-36
The University of Colorado football team wins a second straight conference game, this time beating Kansas State 44-36 at Folsom Field in Boulder on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. The game was also the Buffs’ last Big XII game at Folsom Field, as they move to the Pac-10 next season.
Frederick loses in quarterfinals to Elizabeth
Elizabeth dominated both sides of the ball in their 40-0 win over Frederick.
Silver Creek handed a heavy loss by Vista Ridge
The Silver Creek Raptors ended their playoff run Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 with a 26-0 loss to Vista Ridge at Everly-Montgomery Field in Longmont. The Raptors, who struggled to move the football against a tough defense, also had a hard time stopping the Wolves’ running game.
Frederick beats Roosevelt 12-0
Frederick’s defense and clock management keep Roosevelt out of the endzone.
Longmont advances with big win over Monarch
Longmont, the 15th seed in the Class 4A football playoffs, shocked No. 2 Monarch with a dominating 42-24 win. The Trojans (7-4) led 21-10 at the half and cruised from there for the Class 4A state win at Warrior Stadium in Lafayette.
Lyons/Akron Class 1A Football Showdown
Lyons hangs on to beat Akron 17-15 in their Class 1A first round playoff game.
Erie loses to Mountain View 26-14
Not even the warm (for November) weather could help Erie in a tough loss to Mountain View.
Silver Creek wins big over Skyline, 48-6
The Silver Creek Raptors handed the Skyline Falcons a huge loss Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 at Everly-Montgomery Field in Longmont. Skyline struggled to move the football, while the Raptors came away with some big passing yards in their 48-6 win.
