Class 5A, 4A, 3A soccer quarterfinals set desk for a enjoyable weekend

Eight is sufficient at the least in relation to the Colorado High School Activities Class 5A, 4A and 3A soccer state playoffs.

Each class has eight groups remaining and all are on the identical mission to win state championships.

All the video games needs to be filled with some drama and twists and turns and here’s a nearer have a look at some video games that present probably the most intrigue.

Class 5A

No. 5 Valor Christian (9-2) vs. No. 4 Legend (10-1), 1 p.m., Saturday at Echo Park

It isn’t a shock that Valor is within the quarterfinals – the Eagles are making their thirteenth look in 14 seasons. Valor additionally has received eight soccer state titles since 2009 and most not too long ago in 2018.

Valor sped previous Erie 70-28 final week, because of sophomore QB Titus Huard accounted for 5 touchdowns. Huard has thrown for 1,655 yards and 16 TDs and added three TDs dashing.

Chase Hanosh has a team-high 1,151 yards and 12 TDs. The high receiver for Valor is Cash Spence who has 56 receptions for 871 yards and 9 scores.

Legend, which is using a seven-game profitable streak since dropping to Arvada West (35-34) on Sept. 12, counters with QB D.J. Bordeaux. The senior has thrown for 1,958 yards and 27 TDs.

The Titans high rusher is Ryken Banks. The senior has 1,203 yards dashing and 19 TDs. Legend’s high receiver is Kellen Marchand who has 32 receptions for 624 yards and 11 scores.

The winner of Valor and Legend will play the victor of top-seeded Cherry Creek and Fairview on Nov. 29 within the semifinals.

Class 4A

No. 3 Palmer Ridge (11-0) at No. 6 Broomfield, midday, at Don Breese Stadium

Palmer Ridge was thought of to be a state championship contender at first of the season and that story line has stayed true.

The Bears are sporting an ideal report, and they’re going to try to maintain it on monitor towards a stingy Broomfield squad.

The Bears superior to the state quarterfinals for the sixth straight season. Palmer Ridge has three state soccer championships on his resume in 2017, 2018 and 2019 – all in 3A.

Palmer Ridge escaped the upset large by Mesa Ridge final week, claiming a slim 19-16 win.

The Bears’ offense is powered by QB Cole Harris. The senior has thrown for 1,390 yards and 19 TDs. Harris additionally has 418 yards dashing and 5 TDs.

Jackson Mabe leads the crew with 935 yards and 15 TDs. Zak Crissler is pacing the Bears with 48 catches for 761 yards and 5 scores.

Broomfield’s Matthew Merilatt has thrown for 1,128 yards and 12 TD, however will miss the rest of the yr dude to harm.

The Eagles, who’ve losses to Erie 26-25 and Riverdale Ridge 16-13, are fueled by freshman Kashus Clarvoe who has gained 1,668 yards on the bottom and 18 TDs.

Receiver Gavin Montoya has 26 catches for 586 yards and 6 scores.

The winner of this matchup will get the winner between No. 2 Montrose and No. 7 Monarch.

Class 3A

No. 5 Holy Family (10-1) at No. 4 Mead (9-2), 1 p.m., Saturday

These two groups haven’t any surprises between one another. Holy Family defeated Mead 27-21 on Oct. 3.

Holy Family’s solely loss was when it was upset on the street by Pueblo East (35-14) on Sept. 25.

Since that shocking defeat Holy Family has strung collectively seven consecutive wins.

The Tigers have a powerful offense led by sophomore QB Kaden Hopkin has thrown for two,164 yards and 15 TDs. His high goal is Nick Leopardi who has 24 catches for 629 yards and eight scores.

Mead, who suffered its second loss to top-seeded Windsor 23-0 on Halloween, is fueled by Noah Chapala. The junior has 160 carries for 1,201 yards and 13 scores.

Seniors Eli Davis (21 catches, 515 yards and 9 TDs) and Ryan St. Aubin (25 catches, 467 yards and 6 TDs) are Mead’s high receivers.

The Holy Family-Mead winner strikes on to play the winner between No. 1 Windsor and No. 9 Pueblo South.