Three Aurora prep football teams get an extra boost during Friday Night Lights in the 2015 season with games included in Altitude television’s just announced lineup.
Of the eight high school football broadcasts Altitude plans for the season, four include city teams, beginning with Smoky Hill’s season opener against Rock Canyon at 5 p.m. Sept. 4 at Stutler Bowl. Under new coach John Trahan, the Buffs will look to avenge a 44-0 loss to the Jaguars last season.
Regis Jesuit and new coach Danny Filleman battle defending Class 5A state champion Cherry Creek — which swept the Raiders in two meetings last season, including a meeting in the 5A quarterfinals — in the Sept. 4 nightcap at 8 p.m. on the same Stutler Bowl field. Regis Jesuit’s league contest against Highlands Ranch at 5 p.m. Oct. 9 at Shea Stadium — a 43-0 rout by the Raiders a year ago — is also on Altitude’s slate.
Grandview’s Centennial League showdown with Valor Christian caps Altitude’s regular season coverage, as the Wolves visit the 5A runner-up Eagles at 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Coach John Schultz’s Grandview team won a 24-21 decision over Valor Christian to win the Centennial League title last season, but the Eagles won by a 14-7 count in the 5A semifinals.
Chatfield vs. Lakewood, Columbine vs. Bear Creek, Fruita Monument vs. ThunderRidge and Cherry Creek vs. Valor Christian round out Altitude’s announced schedule.
A list of Altitude’s channel number on various cable providers can be found with a zip code search on their website at www.altitude.tv.
AURORA 2015 FOOTBALL GAMES ON ALTITUDE
Friday, Sept. 4: Rock Canyon vs. SMOKY HILL at Stutler Bowl, 5 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 4: REGIS JESUIT vs. Cherry Creek at Stutler Bowl, 8 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 9: REGIS JESUIT vs. Highlands Ranch at Shea Stadium, 5 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 30: GRANDVIEW at Valor Christian, 7 p.m.
— Sports Editor Courtney Oakes
CORRECTION: Smoky Hill’s season opener is not against Rock Canyon on September 4th, but it is actually a week earlier on August 28th against Overland