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Colorado High School Football Top 25 Rankings - Oct. 7

Lawrence Andrew Fernandezby: Lawrence Fernandez10/07/25lawandfern
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The high school football season continued in Colorado last week, as many of the top programs in the Centennial State were in action. Plenty of interesting results followed.

Another jam-packed slate is on deck as teams continue their quests for a state title. Below are the top 25 Colorado high school football teams, according to the Massey Ratings, as of Oct. 7.

1. Cherry Creek Bruins

Save for their 24-21 win against Cardinal Mooney, the Bruins haven’t been challenged early in the 2025 Colorado high school football season. In their 49-12 victory over Cherokee Trail, Brady Vodicka threw for 270 passing yards and five touchdowns. Maxwell Lovett had 144 passing yards and a touchdown, while Elijah Cromwell added a rushing TD. Next for Cherry Creek is an October 9 road game against Arapahoe.

2. Mountain Vista Golden Eagles

The Golden Eagles edged Valor Christian, 38-36, to move up to number two in the state rankings. Marquise Reese excelled with 420 passing yards and four touchdowns. Brooklyn Bailey caught nine passes for 248 yards and a touchdown, while Hudson Modrzewski added a rushing TD. Mountain Vista can improve to 7-0 with a win against ThunderRidge on October 10.

3. Ralston Valley Mustangs

The Mustangs improved to 6-0 after a dominant victory against Chatfield. Zeke Andrews tallied 257 passing yards, 15 rushing yards, and five touchdowns (three passing). Andrews’ impressive game benefited wideouts Ethan Shirazi (111 yards, one touchdown) and Levi Rillos (103 yards, one TD). Shirazi also got an interception on defense, while the entire unit had five tackles for loss and two sacks. Ralston Valley will travel to face Denver South on October 9.

4. Legend Titans

The Titans have won two in a row after manhandling Pine Creek 57-30. DJ Bordeaux dominated the Eagles with 294 passing yards, 71 rushing yards, and six touchdowns (five passing). Ryken Banks finished with 84 rushing yards, 15 receiving yards, and three touchdowns (two receiving). Ryan Iglesias had 87 receiving yards and a couple of scores, while Carson Mayes and Owen Armstrong also scored TDs. Legend’s 2025 Colorado high school football season continues with a game against Chaparral on the 10th.

5. Valor Christian Eagles

While the Eagles are on a two-game losing streak, they fought to the end against Mountain Vista. Likewise, shutting down the Golden Eagles in the fourth quarter is a consolation achievement. Valor Christian can end their skid by defeating Castle View on the 10th. 

6. Arvada West Wildcats

After two close games, the Wildcats have pulled off consecutive blowout victories. In their 45-7 road win versus Denver South, Logan Duhachek threw for 253 yards and five touchdowns, while Keegen Balistreri had 103 receiving yards and a couple of scores. Noah Meurer also had two TDs, while Tyriek Cullum led the ground attack with 70 yards and a touchdown. Arvada West can go to 7-0 by beating Columbine on the 9th.

7. Dakota Ridge Eagles

The Eagles have remained perfect six games into the 2025 Colorado high school football season. In their 40-7 win against Ponderosa, Kellen Behrendsen threw for 325 and two touchdowns, while Landon Kalsbeck had a couple of rushing TDs. Coby Stewart had 104 receiving yards, and Blake Bishop had a 36-yard scoring catch. Dakota Ridge’s next game will be against Heritage on the 10th.

8. Montrose Red Hawks

The Red Hawks made quick work of Falcon, helping them improve to 6-0. Their 57-6 victory marks the fourth time this season wherein they have limited their opponent to eight points or less. Montrose will return to action against Doherty on October 11.

9. Palmer Ridge Bears

The Bears remain spotless through six games, thanks to their 42-0 win against Air Academy. In their second shutout victory this year, Cole Harris had 255 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Jake Coyle had a couple of rushing TDs. Zak Crisler collected 107 receiving yards, and Michael Toth had two receiving touchdowns. Palmer Ridge can maintain their perfect run by defeating Durango on the 10th.

10. Pine Creek Eagles

Losing to Legend dropped the Eagles’ record to 3-3. In that game, Xavier Ortiz and Caleb Petree both had two rushing TDs. Pine Creek’s 2025 Colorado high school football season continues with an October 9 home game against Douglas County.

Colorado High School Football Rankings: Nos. 11-25

11. Grandview
12. Fairview
13. Regis Jesuit
14. Arapahoe
15. Erie

16. Haxtun
17. Broomfield
18. Eaglecrest
19. ThunderRidge
20. Fountain-fort Carson

21. Durango
22. Windsor
23. Pueblo West
24. Columbine
25. Fort Collins

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