The non-conference portion of the 2025 prep football season came to a close with the results of Week 5, which saw Aurora area programs finished with a combined record of 5-4.
Three teams city sit tied for the best record in the area as Aurora Central, Eaglecrest and Rangeview all posted victories to improve to 4-1.
Aurora Central’s victory came with the bonus of Homecoming, which saw coach Chris Kelly’s team roll to a 60-0 victory over Hinkley Sept. 18 at Aurora Public Schools Stadium. Damien Ramirez had a huge game for the Trojans — who are 4-1 for the first time since 2022 — as he rushed for two touchdowns and also took back the opening kickoff of the second half for a 90-yard score.
Quarterback Markell Perkins rushed for the first touchdown of the game and threw one to Jaylin Bester, who also rushed for one. Julian Harris and Sean McQueen also scored touchdowns on the ground for Aurora Central, which also recorded three safeties as it dropped Hinkley to 0-4.
Eaglecrest is at least 4-1 for the fourth consecutive season (it was 5-0 to start in 2023) thanks to a 36-26 victory over ThunderRidge Sept. 18 at Legacy Stadium.
Coach Jesse German’s Raptors overcame a 13-point deficit after one quarter with two scores in the second quarter for a halftime lead and expanded the edge with two scores in the third quarter as well. Quarterback William Brinkman caught a touchdown pass from JayAnthony Green, rushed for two and threw a scoring pass to Cameron Bell, while Josiah Asibbey also scored for the Raptors.
Rangeview matched its entire win total from last season midway through the season after a 41-7 road win over Liberty Sept. 19 at D20 Stadium. Coach Chris Lopez’s Raiders — who have won four straight since an opening loss to Eaglecrest and have the most wins they’ve had midway through the season since an 11-win 2010 campaign — got 211 total yards and three touchdowns from quarterback Tyson Tuck to lead the way.
Keylen Mack and Kemariahe Brown rushed for touchdowns, while Donte Allison had 102 yards receiving and a score for Rangeview, which got interceptions from Ben Blanco and Marcus Washington.
Interceptions were a key for Regis Jesuit in its second straight win, as the Raiders (2-3) had five of them — including four in the fourth quarter — during a 21-14 road win at rival Mullen Sept. 19. Logan Singer took over the state lead in interceptions with six thanks to three, which included one in the end zone in the first quarter and two deep in his own territory in the fourth quarter.
Colt Jones and Will Anzures also picked off passes, while Lafe Sarjeant had a fumble recovery that set up Joe Pron’s go-ahead rushing score early in the third quarter. Luke Rubley and Benjamin Bacon had rushing touchdowns in the opening half to stake coach Danny Filleman’s team to a 14-0 lead that disappeared by halftime.
Gateway’s 0-3 start to the season has been followed by consecutive victories, which included a 21-18 road win at Mountain View Sept. 18.
Coach Rashad Mason’s Olys (2-3) were paced by the 191 yards of total offense from Lyric Wynn (126 rushing, 65 receiving), who scored two touchdowns, while Jake Brock also took a direct snap in for a score.
Cherokee Trail finished non-league play 2-3 with a 38-21 home loss to 4A powerhouse Dakota Ridge Sept. 19. Coach Justin Jajczyk’s Cougars scored on their first play from scrimmage when Brian Cusack took a reverse and threw an 80-yard touchdown to speedy Cristian Mbamarah, though the Eagles responded with 31 straight points.
Logan Posey rushed for 120 yards and a late touchdown, while Bryson Peterson threw a scoring pass to Evan Smith.
Coach Brandon Alconcel’s Smoky Hill team was kept off the scoreboard for the first time this season in a 47-0 loss to Fairview Sept. 19 at Stutler Bowl that puts the Buffs 2-3 going into league play.
A late touchdown pass from Josiah West to Zamari Stivers helped Overland avert a shutout against undefeated Mountain Vista in a 62-6 loss Sept. 19 at The Stadium at Redstone.
Grandview and Vista PEAK Prep — both off to 3-2 starts — had bye weeks after they played each other in Week Zero.
Courtney Oakes is Aurora Sentinel Sport Editor. Reach him at sports@sentinelcolorado.com. Twitter/X: @aurorasports. IG: Sentinel Prep Sports
