AURORA | Images from the Class 5A state football semifinal game between Cherokee Trail and Valor Christian on Nov. 23, 2013, at Legacy Stadium. Valor Christian won 35-23. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel):

Courtney Oakes is Sports Editor of the Aurora Sentinel. Reach him at 303-750-7555 or sports@aurorasentinel.com. Twitter: @aurorasports. Facebook: Aurora Prep Sentinel

Courtney Oakes is sports Editor and photographer with Sentinel Colorado. A Denver East High School alum. He came to the Sentinel in 2001 and since then has received a number of professional awards from...