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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: Palmer Ridge to play for title, Limon wins Class 1A</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-palmer-ridge-to-play-for-title-limon-wins-class-1a</link>
      <description>Just two southern Colorado teams were in action last weekend as they continued their quest for a state title.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:04:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-palmer-ridge-to-play-for-title-limon-wins-class-1a">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Just two southern Colorado teams were in action last weekend as they continued their quest for a state title.</p><b>Class 4A Playoffs: Semifinals</b>FINAL: Palmer Ridge Bears 31, Montrose Red Hawks 29<p>Third-ranked Palmer Ridge won a thriller against second-ranked Montrose Saturday to advance to the Class 4A state championship game! The Bears, who won Soco League 2, remain undefeated on the season with a 13-0 record.</p><p>The Bears advance and will play top-ranked Dakota Ridge, who is also undefeated, on Saturday. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins.</p><b>Class 1A Playoffs: State Championship </b><p><b>FINAL: Limon Badgers 14, Buena Vista Demons 10 </b></p><p>The Limon Badgers are Class 1A state champions! Limon, who entered the game ranked second in Class 1A, defeated top-ranked Buena Vista at CSU Pueblo in a thriller last Saturday. It was the Demons only loss of the season.</p><p>The game was a rematch of a contest that happened during the regular season. Buena Vista won that game at home by the final score of 13-10. The Badgers, who won the North Central League, finished the season 12-1 overall and won their third state title in the last four years.</p><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: playoff recap, Palmer Ridge advances to semifinals</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-playoff-recap-palmer-ridge-advances-to-semifinals</link>
      <description>Several southern Colorado high schools were in action last weekend making a push for a state championship.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:33:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-playoff-recap-palmer-ridge-advances-to-semifinals</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-playoff-recap-palmer-ridge-advances-to-semifinals">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Several southern Colorado high schools were in action last weekend making a push for a state championship.</p><b>Class 4A Playoffs: Quarterfinals</b>FINAL: Broomfield Eagles 27, Palmer Ridge Bears 45<p>Third-ranked Palmer Ridge advances to the semifinals after defeating Broomfield last Saturday. The Class 4A Soco League 2 champions remain undefeated on the season with a 12-0 record.</p><p>The Bears advance and will travel for the first time in the playoffs to take on second-ranked Montrose. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Saturday.</p>FINAL: Pueblo West Cyclones 14, Dakota Ridge Eagles 42<p>The Cyclones season came to an end on Saturday after a loss to top-ranked Dakota Ridge. Pueblo West, who was ranked eighth in Class 4A and finished third in Soco League 1, finished 8-4 on the season.</p><b>Class 3A Playoffs: Quarterfinals</b>FINAL: Pueblo South Colts 14, Windsor Wizards 56<p>Pueblo South's season came to an end Saturday after a loss to top-ranked Windsor. The Colts, who were ranked ninth in Class 3A and won the Pikes Peak League, finished the season 9-3 overall.</p><b>Class 2A Playoffs: Semifinals</b>FINAL: The Classical Academy Titans 7, Wellington Eagles 29<p>The Classical Academy's effort to repeat as state champions fell short on Saturday after a loss to second-ranked Wellington. The Titans, who were ranked third in Class 2A and won the Metro League, finished the season 11-1 overall.</p><b>Class 1A Playoffs: Semifinals</b><p><b>FINAL: Wray Eagles 21, Limon Badgers 35</b></p><p>Second-ranked Limon advances to the state championship game after defeating Wray on Saturday. The Class 1A North Central League champions improved to 11-1 overall.</p><p>The Badgers will take on top-ranked Buena Vista for the Class 1A title. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. at the CSU Pueblo Thunderbowl.</p>8-Man Playoffs: Semifinals<p><b>FINAL: McClave Cardinals 8, Haxtun Fightin' Bulldogs 50</b></p><p>McClave's season came to an end Saturday after a loss to Haxtun. The Cardinals, who were ranked third in 8-Man and won the Arkansas Valley League, finished the season with an 11-1 record.</p>6-Man Playoffs: SemifinalsFINAL: Branson/Kim Bearcats 21, Cheyenne Wells Tigers 70<p>The Tigers chance for a repeat state title ended Saturday after a heartbreaking loss against Stratton. Cheyenne Wells, who was ranked third in 6-Man and won the Southeast League, finished the season 10-2 overall.</p><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: playoff recap, teams push for state title</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-playoff-recap-teams-push-for-state-title</link>
      <description>Several southern Colorado high schools were in action last weekend making a push for a state championship.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:23:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-playoff-recap-teams-push-for-state-title</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-playoff-recap-teams-push-for-state-title">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Several southern Colorado high schools were in action last weekend making a push for a state championship.</p><b>Class 5A Playoffs: Second Round</b>FINAL: Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans 0, Cherry Creek Bruins 56<p>Fountain-Fort Carson's season came to an end Friday night against Cherry Creek, the number one ranked team in Class 5A. The Trojans finished the season 8-4 overall.</p><p><b>FINAL: Mullen Mustangs 21, Pine Creek Eagles 18</b></p><p>Pine Creek's season came to an end Friday night after losing a heart-breaker to 10th ranked Mullen. The Eagles finished the season 7-4 overall after having a bye last week.</p><b>Class 4A Playoffs: Second Round</b>FINAL: Northfield Nighthawks 14, Pueblo West Cyclones 16<p>After receiving a first-round bye, the Cyclones didn't skip a beat as they won a close battle with Northfield 16-14 on Friday night. With the win, Pueblo West improved to 8-3 on the season.</p><p>Pueblo West, who is ranked eighth in Class 4A, advances to take on top-seeded Dakota Ridge. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. Friday at Jeffco Stadium.</p><p><b>FINAL: Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 16, Palmer Ridge Bears 19</b></p><p>Palmer Ridge squeaked out a victory over rival Mesa Ridge Friday night. The Class 4A Soco League 2 foes met for the second time this season. The Bears won the first match-up earlier this season 35-7.</p><p>The Grizzlies finish the season 6-6 on the season. They defeated Loveland in the first round of the playoffs.</p><p>The Bears improve to a perfect 11-0 on the season after having a bye in the first round of the playoffs. They will face sixth-ranked Broomfield at noon on Saturday at Don Breese Stadium in the quarterfinals.</p>FINAL: Vista Ridge Wolves 3, Broomfield Eagles 49<p>Vista Ridge had their season come to end Friday night after losing to Broomfield. The Wolves, who finished third in the Class 4A Soco League 2, finished the season 8-4 overall.</p><b>Class 3A Playoffs: First Round</b>FINAL: Pueblo South Colts 50, Conifer Lobos 42<p>Ninth-ranked Pueblo South won a thrilling shootout on the road Friday to advance to the second round of the Class 3A playoffs. The Colts defeated eighth-ranked Conifer 50-42.</p><p>The Colts, who won the Class 3A Pikes Peak League, improve to 9-2 overall. They will face top-ranked Windsor in the second round on Saturday at 1 p.m.</p>FINAL: Lewis-Palmer Rangers 10, Mead Mavericks 52<p>Lewis-Palmer's season came to an end Saturday afternoon after losing to fourth-ranked Mead. The Rangers finished the season with a 6-5 record, and they took second place in the Class 3A Pikes Peak League.</p>FINAL: Pueblo County Hornets 0, Roosevelt Roughriders 47<p>Pueblo County snapped a playoff drought, but lost their first round contest at sixth-ranked Roosevelt. The Hornets finish the season 7-4 overall, and they took second place in the Class 3A Southern League.</p>FINAL: Coronado Cougars 13, Pomona Panthers 45<p>Coronado's season came to an end Saturday after a loss at Pomona. The Cougars, who won the Class 3A Southern League, finished the season 7-4 overall.</p><b>Class 2A Playoffs: Quarterfinals</b>FINAL/OT: Kent Denver Sun Devils 48, The Classical Academy Titans 49<p>Third-ranked The Classical Academy won an overtime thriller at home against Kent Denver. The Titans remain perfect on the season, improving to 11-0.</p><p>The Class 2A Metro League champions advance to the semifinals where they will visit Wellington. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday.</p><b>Class 1A Playoffs: Quarterfinals</b><p><b>FINAL: Limon Badgers 50, Monte Vista Pirates 14</b></p><p>Second-ranked Limon won at Monte Vista on Saturday to reach the Class 1A state semifinals. With the win, the Class 1A North Central League champions improved to 10-1 overall.</p><p>Limon will host North Central League rival and defending state champion Wray in the semifinals. The Badgers beat Wray 28-7 earlier this season. Kickoff for the semifinal game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday.</p>8-Man Playoffs: Quarterfinals<p><b>FINAL: Norwood Mavericks 14, McClave Cardinals 44</b></p><p>Third-ranked McClave advanced to the semifinals Saturday with a win against Norwood. The Cardinals, who won the 8-Man Arkansas Valley League, remain perfect on the season.</p><p>McClave advances to take on Haxtun on the road in the semifinals. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Saturday.</p>6-Man Playoffs: QuarterfinalsFINAL: Sierra Grande Panthers 7, Idalia Wolves 56<p>Eighth-ranked Sierra Grande's season came to an end Saturday after losing to Idalia. The Panthers, who won the 6-Man Southwest League title, finished the season 10-2 overall.</p>FINAL: Branson/Kim Bearcats 21, Cheyenne Wells Tigers 70<p>After upsetting Eads in the first round, 11th ranked Branson/Kim's season came to an end Saturday at home. The Bearcats, who finished second in the 6-Man Southwest League, finished the season 7-4 overall.</p><p>The Tigers, who are the reigning 6-Man state champions and won the Southeast League, improved to 10-1 overall.</p><p>Cheyenne Wells advances to take on Stratton, which will be a rematch of the last two state title games. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Saturday. Stratton was the only team to beat the Tigers during the regular season.</p><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. 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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 11 and Playoff Preview</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-11-and-playoff-preview</link>
      <description>Friday Football Fever continues this week as Class 3A schools finish the regular season, and all other classifications began their quest for a state title!</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-11-and-playoff-preview</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-11-and-playoff-preview">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Friday Football Fever continues this week as Class 3A schools finish the regular season, and all other classifications began their quest for a state title!</p><p>Game of the Week is the Discovery Canyon Thunder vs the Pueblo South Colts. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Dutch Clark Stadium.</p><p>With a win, the Colts will clinch the Class 3A Pikes Peak League title. If the Thunder win, they will share the league title with Pueblo South and Lewis-Palmer.</p><p>Both teams enter the match-up 7-2 overall. The Colts are 4-0 in league play, and the Thunder are 3-1 with their only league loss coming against Lewis-Palmer.</p><p>Pueblo South has wins against Falcon, Pueblo East, Skyline, Palmer, Pueblo Centennial, Harrison and Lewis-Palmer. Their two non-league losses were against Mead and Pueblo County.</p><p>Discovery Canyon's other loss on the season was against Widefield. They beat Pueblo Central, Pueblo East, Rampart, Pueblo County, Pueblo Centennial, Harrison and Palmer this season.</p><b>Friday Football Fever - Week 11 Schedule</b><b>Thursday:</b><p><b>Class 3A Regular Season</b></p><p>FINAL: Pueblo Central Wildcats 34, Coronado Cougars 70</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo County Hornets 35, Pueblo East Eagles 20</p><b>Friday:</b><p><b>Class 1A Playoffs</b></p><p>FINAL: Monte Vista Pirates 21, Colorado Springs Christian Lions 0</p><p><b>Class 4A Playoffs</b></p><p>FINAL: Montbello Warriors 13, Vista Ridge Wolves 38</p><p>FINAL: Loveland Red Wolves 22, Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 54</p><p><b>Class 3A Regular Season</b></p><p><b>Game of the Week:</b> FINAL:<b> </b>Discovery Canyon Thunder 21, Pueblo South Colts 56</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs 12, Lewis-Palmer Rangers 70</p><p>FINAL: Palmer Terrors 24, Harrison Panthers 25</p><b>Saturday:</b><p><b>Class 2A Playoffs</b></p><p>FINAL: Florence Huskies 14, The Classical Academy Titans 56</p><b>Other Games in Southern Colorado - Week 11 Schedule</b><b>Friday:</b><p><b>Class 5A Playoffs</b></p><p>FINAL: Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans 14, Cherokee Trail Cougars 7</p><p><b>Class 4A Playoffs</b></p><p>FINAL: Air Academy Kadets 15, Golden Demons 31</p><p><b>Class 3A Regular Season</b></p><p>FINAL: Sierra Stallions 0, Caon City Tigers 54</p><b>Saturday:</b><p><b>6-Man Playoffs</b></p><p>FINAL: Granada Bobcats 19, Sierra Grande Panthers 62</p><p>FINAL: Hanover Hornets 6, Idalia Wolves 65</p><p>FINAL: Prairie Mustangs 16, Cheyenne Wells Tigers 45</p><p>FINAL: Branson/Kim Bearcats 37, Eads Eagles 28</p><p>FINAL: Walsh Eagles 24, Caliche Buffaloes 57</p><p><b>Class 2A Playoffs</b></p><p>FINAL: Eaton Reds 27, La Junta Tigers 13</p><p>FINAL: Lamar Thunder 14, Kent Denver Sun Devils 48</p><p><b>Class 1A Playoffs</b></p><p>FINAL: Flatirons Academy Bison 16, Limon Badgers 44</p><p>FINAL: Rye Thunderbolts 13, Wray Eagles 56</p><p><b>8-Man Playoffs</b></p><p>FINAL: Crowley County Chargers 14, Akron Rams 42</p><p>FINAL: Las Animas Trojans 16, Sanford Mustangs 49</p><p>FINAL: Elbert Bulldogs 22, McClave Cardinals 47</p><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>We want to highlight the athletes working hard in southern Colorado! If we weren't able to make it to a game near you and you have video to share, send it in using the form below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"> <iframe src="https://koaasubmit.mega.page/football-guestbook"></iframe></figure><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 10 Preview</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-10-preview</link>
      <description>Friday Football Fever continues this week as southern Colorado teams make their final push for the playoffs!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:13:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-10-preview</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-10-preview">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Friday Football Fever continues this week as southern Colorado teams make their final push for the playoffs!</p><p>Game of the Week is the Buena Vista Demons taking on the Colorado Springs Christian Lions. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Friday at UCCS.</p><p>The winner of Friday's contest will win the Class 1A Tri-Peaks League. Both teams are 3-0 in league play, each beating Ellicott, Rye and Peyton.</p><p>The Demons are a perfect 8-0 on the season, with non-league wins over Salida, Platte Valley, Centauri, Limon and Steamboat Springs.</p><p>The Lions are 6-2 overall with losses to Limon and Class 2A's Florence. They defeated Holyoke, Platte Canyon, and Class 2A's Woodland Park in non-league play.</p><b>Friday Football Fever - Week 10 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Coronado Cougars 24, Pueblo East Eagles 21</p><p>FINAL: Grand Junction Tigers 56, Sand Creek Scorpions 13</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Durango Demons 24, Vista Ridge Wolves 14</p><p>FINAL: Montrose Rad Hawks 23, Pueblo West Cyclones 6</p><p>FINAL:<b> Game of the Week:</b> Buena Vista Demons 28, Colorado Springs Christian Lions 7</p><p>FINAL: Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans 7, Pine Creek Eagles 14</p><p>FINAL: Caon City Tigers 15, Pueblo County Hornets 22</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo South Colts 48, Lewis-Palmer Rangers 10</p><p>FINAL: La Junta Tigers 58, Woodland Park Panthers 6</p><p>FINAL: Banning Lewis Academy Stallions 45, Manitou Springs Mustangs 8</p><b>Other Games in Southern Colorado - Week 10 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Manzanola Bobcats 12, Wiley Panthers 63</p><p>FINAL: Palmer Ridge Bears 56, Liberty Lancers 6</p><p>FINAL: Discovery Canyon Thunder 48, Palmer Terrors 0</p><p>FINAL: Gateway Olympians 0, Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks 41</p><p>FINAL: Doherty Spartans 7, Widefield Gladiators 43</p><p>FINAL: Ellicott Thunderhawks 40, Peyton Panthers 8</p><p>FINAL: Walsenburg Panthers 0,, Hoehne Farmers 74</p><p>FINAL: Bethune Bobcats 38, Granada Bobcats 75</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Pueblo Central Wildcats 39, Sierra Stallions 6</p><p>FINAL: Stratton Eagles 26, Walsh Eagles 6</p><p>FINAL: Harrison Panthers 41, Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs 7</p><p>FINAL: Falcon Falcons 6, Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 32</p><p>FINAL: Florence Huskies 35, Lamar Thunder 36</p><p>FINAL: Center Vikings 14, Trinidad Miners 30</p><p>FINAL: Yuma Outlaws 8, Limon Badgers 42</p><p>FINAL: St. Mary's Pirates 14, Byers Bulldogs 56</p><p>FINAL: Crowley County Chargers 52, Fowler Grizzlies 38</p><p>FINAL: Rocky Ford Meloneers 18, Holly Wildcats 50</p><p>FINAL: Swink Lions 0, Las Animas Trojans 62</p><p>FINAL: Custer County Bobcats 14, Sangre de Cristo Thunderbirds 42</p><p>FINAL: Rampart Rams 12, Air Academy Kadets 36</p><p>FORFEIT: The Classical Academy Titans 2, Mitchell Marauders 0</p><p>FORFEIT: Idalia Wolves 2, Miami-Yoder Buffaloes 0</p><p><b>Saturday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Branson/Kim Bearcats 0, Cheyenne Wells Tigers 56</p><p>FINAL: Cotopaxi Pirates 67, North Park Wildcats 33</p><p>FINAL: Otis Bulldogs 74, Eads Eagles 42</p><p>FINAL: Genoa-Hugo Pirates 19, Hanover Hornets 38</p><p>FINAL: Springfield Longhorns 0, McClave Cardinals 43</p><p>FINAL: Sierra Grande Panthers 56, Flagler Panthers 19</p><p>We want to highlight the athletes working hard in southern Colorado! If we weren't able to make it to a game near you and you have video to share, send it in using the form below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"> <iframe src="https://koaasubmit.mega.page/football-guestbook"></iframe></figure><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 9 Preview</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-9-preview</link>
      <description>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:33:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-9-preview</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-9-preview">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</p><p>Game of the Week is the Lewis-Palmer Rangers taking on the Discovery Canyon Thunder. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at ASD20 Stadium.</p><p>The Rangers enter the contest 4-3 overall, and 2-0 in the Class 3A Pikes Peak League. Lewis-Palmer won their first two games of the season against Rampart and Coronado, and they beat Harrison and Palmer to start league play.</p><p>Lewis-Palmer's three losses were to 4A Palmer Ridge, Holy Family and Mead, who are both ranked in the top five in Class 3A.</p><p>The Thunder enter the match-up 6-1 on the season, and they are also 2-0 in the Pikes Peak League. Their only loss on the year was against 4A Widefield.</p><p>Discovery Canyon started the season with a four game winning streak, beating Pueblo Central, Pueblo East, Rampart and Pueblo County. They beat Pueblo Centennial and Harrison in league play.</p><b>Friday Football Fever - Week 9 Schedule</b><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Coronado Cougars 49, Sierra Stallions 0</p><p>FINAL: Cheyenne Wells Tigers 75, Hanover Hornets 6</p><p>FINAL:<b> Game of the Week:</b> Lewis-Palmer Rangers 21, Discovery Canyon Thunder 13</p><p>FINAL: Chaparral Wolverines 23, Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans 49</p><p>FINAL: Vista Ridge Wolves 42, Air Academy Kadets 0</p><p>FINAL: Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 34, Doherty Spartans 0</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo County Hornets 42, Pueblo Central Wildcats 7</p><p>FINAL: Lamar Thunder 38, Banning Lewis Academy Stallions 12</p><p>FINAL: D'Evelyn Jaguars 7, The Classical Academy Titans 48</p><b>Other Games in Southern Colorado - Week 9 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs 13, Palmer Terrors 14</p><p>FINAL: Harrison Panthers 21, Pueblo South Colts 62</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Cotopaxi Pirates 42, Mountain Valley Wolves 33</p><p>FINAL: La Veta Redhawks 6, Sierra Grande Panthers 60</p><p>FINAL: Liberty Lancers 12, Durango Demons 63</p><p>FINAL: Widefield Gladiators 6, Montrose Red Hawks 61</p><p>FINAL: Pine Creek Eagles 31, Regis Jesuit Raiders 24</p><p>FINAL: Sand Creek Scorpions 60, Centaurus Warriors 38</p><p>FINAL: Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks 35, Grand Junction Tigers 43</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo East Eagles 49, Caon City Tigers 26</p><p>FINAL: Rampart Rams 6, Palmer Ridge Bears 51</p><p>FORFEIT: Mitchell Marauders 2, Lincoln Lancers 0</p><p>FINAL: Manitou Springs Mustangs 13, Woodland Park Panthers 49</p><p>FINAL: Peyton Panthers 0, Buena Vista Demons 46</p><p>FINAL: Limon Badgers 14, Burlington Cougars 0</p><p>FINAL: Trinidad Miners 6, Centauri Falcons 55</p><p>FINAL: Colorado Springs Christian Lions 27, Rye Thunderbolts 0</p><p>FINAL: Hoehne Farmers 61, Custer County Bobcats 27</p><p>FINAL: Fowler Grizzlies 60, Walsenburg Panthers 0</p><p>FINAL: Las Animas Trojans 54, Rocky Ford Meloneers 8</p><p>FINAL: South Park Burros 14, St. Mary's Pirates 54</p><p>FINAL: Springfield Longhorns 42, Swink Lions 0</p><p>FINAL: Wiley Panthers 48, Genoa-Hugo Pirates 27</p><p>FINAL: Cheraw Wolverines 18, Walsh Eagles 63</p><p>FINAL: Sangre de Cristo Thunderbirds 6, Crowley County Chargers 48</p><p>FINAL: La Junta Tigers 44, Florence Huskies 21</p><p>FINAL: Holly Wildcats 6, McClave Cardinals 60</p><p>FINAL: Byers Bulldogs 44, Calhan Bulldogs 50</p><p><b>Saturday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Pueblo West Cyclones 37, Falcon Falcons 0</p><p>FINAL: Primero Bulldogs 13, Branson/Kim Bearcats 73</p><p>FINAL: Bethune Bobcats 72, Manzanola Bobcats 7</p><p>Kansas School for the Deaf vs Colorado School for the Deaf Blind 5:00 p.m.</p><p>We want to highlight the athletes working hard in southern Colorado! If we weren't able to make it to a game near you and you have video to share, send it in using the form below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"> <iframe src="https://koaasubmit.mega.page/football-guestbook"></iframe></figure><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 8 Preview</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-8-preview</link>
      <description>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:22:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-8-preview</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-8-preview">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</p><p>Game of the Week is the Palmer Ridge Bears taking on the Vista Ridge Wolves. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Friday at Vista Ridge High School.</p><p>The winner of the game will take the lead in the Class 4A Southern Colorado 2 league.</p><p>The Bears are a perfect 7-0 on the season, and they are 2-0 in league play. Palmer Ridge is coming off victories over Air Academy and Durango to start league play. They beat Ponderosa, Doherty, Lewis-Palmer, Longmont and Mesa Ridge in non-league competition.</p><p>The Wolves enter Friday's contest 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the league. Vista Ridge's only loss came to Pueblo West in Week 4. Vista Ridge is coming off league wins over Liberty and Rampart, and they defeated Columbine, Montbello, Evanston (Wyoming), and Denver South in non-league play.</p><b>Friday Football Fever - Week 8 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Pueblo South Colts 44, Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs 0</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Hoehne Farmers 8, Fowler Grizzlies 50</p><p>FINAL:<b> Game of the Week:</b> Palmer Ridge Bears 41, Vista Ridge Wolves 7</p><p>FINAL: Caon City Tigers 21, Coronado Cougars 0</p><p>FINAL: Gateway Olympians 6, Sand Creek Scorpions 48</p><p>FINAL: Liberty Lancers 3, Rampart Rams 17</p><p>FINAL: Widefield Gladiators 0, Pueblo West Cyclones 51</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo East Eagles 62, Pueblo Central Wildcats 0</p><p>FINAL: Alameda Pirates 0, The Classical Academy Titans 56</p><p>FINAL: Ellicott Thunderhawks 0, Colorado Springs Christian Lions 44</p><b>Other Games in Southern Colorado - Week 8 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FORFEITED: D'Evelyn Jaguars 2, Mitchell Marauders 0</p><p>FINAL: Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans 13, Legend Titans 56</p><p>FINAL: Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks 63, Thornton Trojans 13</p><p>FINAL: Rocky Ford Meloneers 40, Swink Lions 12</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Pine Creek Eagles 43, Chaparral Wolverines 27</p><p>FINAL: Air Academy Kadets 0, Durango Demons 41</p><p>FINAL: Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 22, Montrose Red Hawks 54</p><p>FINAL: Flagler Panthers 42, Wiley Panthers 30</p><p>FINAL: La Veta Redhawks 0, Caliche Buffaloes 57</p><p>FINAL: Doherty Spartans 0, Falcon Falcons 42</p><p>FINAL: Palmer Terrors 0, Lewis-Palmer Rangers 56</p><p>FINAL: Sierra Stallions 0, Pueblo County Hornets 41</p><p>FINAL: Banning Lewis Academy Stallions 0, La Junta Tigers 45</p><p>FINAL: Lamar Thunder 42, Manitou Springs Mustangs 0</p><p>FINAL: Woodland Park Panthers 8, Florence Huskies 57</p><p>FINAL: Buena Vista Demons 48, Rye Thunderbolts 7</p><p>FINAL: Wray Eagles 7, Limon Badgers 28</p><p>FINAL: Monte Vista Pirates 41, Trinidad Miners 0</p><p>FINAL: McClave Cardinals 52, Las Animas Trojans 24</p><p>FINAL: Simla Cubs 54, St. Mary's Pirates 38</p><p>FINAL: Genoa-Hugo Pirates 22, Arickaree Bison 68</p><p>FINAL: Deer Trail Eagles 67, Cheraw Wolverines 37</p><p>FINAL: Granada Bobcats 0, Cheyenne Wells Tigers 52</p><p>FINAL: Manzanola Bobcats 32, Kiowa Indians 14</p><p>FINAL: Stratton Eagles 66, Eads Eagles 30</p><p>FINAL: Custer County Bobcats 20, Crowley County Chargers 58</p><p>FINAL: Holly Wildcats 20, Springfield Longhorns 58</p><p>FINAL: Primero Bulldogs 30, Walsenburg Panthers 24</p><p><b>Saturday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Harrison Panthers 0, Discovery Canyon Thunder 21</p><p>FINAL: Calhan Bulldogs 72, South Park Burros 0</p><p>FINAL: Mountain Valley Wolves 19, Branson/Kim Bearcats 78</p><p>FINAL: Hanover Hornets 26, Walsh Eagles 62</p><p>FINAL: Miami-Yoder Buffaloes 6, Bethune Bobcats 69</p><p>FINAL: Sierra Grande Panthers 54, Cotopaxi Pirates 6</p><p>We want to highlight the athletes working hard in southern Colorado! If we weren't able to make it to a game near you and you have video to share, send it in using the form below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"> <iframe src="https://koaasubmit.mega.page/football-guestbook"></iframe></figure><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 7 Preview</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-7-preview</link>
      <description>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:49:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-7-preview</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-7-preview">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</p><p>Game of the Week is the Sand Creek Scorpions taking on the Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks.</p><p>Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain High School.</p><p>Both teams enter the match-up a perfect 6-0 and 1-0 in I-25 league play. The winner of Friday's game will remain undefeated and also gain a huge advantage towards clinching the league title.</p><p>Sand Creek's league win came last week at home against Thornton. The Scorpions finished non-league play perfectly with victories over Denver East, Harrison, Air Academy, Widefield, and Palmer.</p><p>The Red-Tailed Hawks picked up a huge league win last week against Centaurus. On the season, they have beaten Widefield, Pueblo Centennial, Coronado, Caon City, and Doherty.</p><b>Friday Football Fever - Week 7 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Douglas County Huskies 48, Pine Creek Eagles 55</p><p>FINAL: Caon City Tigers 42, Pueblo Central Wildcats 2</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo West Cyclones 15, Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 22</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Durango Demons 7, Palmer Ridge Bears 21</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo East Eagles 62, Sierra Stallions 6</p><p><b>Game of the Week:</b> FINAL: Sand Creek Scorpions 52, Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks 45</p><p>FINAL: Falcon Falcons 17, Widefield Gladiators 12</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs 0, Discovery Canyon Thunder 43</p><p>FINAL: Lewis-Palmer Rangers 60, Harrison Panthers 20</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo County Hornets 7, Coronado Cougars 10</p><p>FINAL: Florence Huskies 35, Banning Lewis Academy 7</p><b>Other Games in Southern Colorado - Week 7 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Regis Jesuit Raiders 17, Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans 24</p><p>FINAL: Alameda Pirates 48, Mitchell Marauders 0</p><p>FINAL: Swink Lions 7, McClave Cardinals 44</p><p>FINAL: Idalia Wolves 60, Genoa-Hugo Pirates 0</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: The Classical Academy Titans 41, Denver West Cowboys 8</p><p>FINAL: Woodland Park Panthers 20, Lamar Thunder 52</p><p>FINAL: Palmer Terrors 6, Pueblo South Colts 49</p><p>FINAL: Manitou Springs Mustangs 13, La Junta Tigers 63</p><p>FINAL: Colorado Springs Christian Lions 37, Peyton Panthers 0</p><p>FINAL: Rye Thunderbolts 14, Ellicott Thunderhawks 12</p><p>FINAL: Trinidad Miners 0, Ignacio Bobcats 14</p><p>FINAL: Fowler Grizzlies 58, Custer County Bobcats 6</p><p>FINAL: Holly Wildcats 6, Las Animas Trojans 58</p><p>FINAL: Rocky Ford Meloneers 20, Springfield Longhorns 62</p><p>FINAL: Wiley Panthers 51, Cheraw Wolverines 54</p><p>FINAL: Bethune Bobcats 40, Hanover Hornets 56</p><p>FINAL: Cheyenne Wells Tigers 60, Eads Eagles 18</p><p>FINAL: Deer Trail Eagles 46, Manzanola Bobcats 0</p><p>FINAL: Kiowa Indians 42, Miami-Yoder Buffaloes 24</p><p>FINAL: Walsh Eagles 36, Granada Bobcats 45</p><p><b>Saturday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Air Academy Kadets 24, Liberty Lancers 0</p><p>FINAL: Montrose Red Hawks 55, Doherty Spartans 6</p><p>FINAL: Crowley County Chargers 62, Walsenburg Panthers 0</p><p>FINAL: Sangre de Cristo Thunderbirds 36, Hoehne Farmers 44</p><p>FINAL: Sierra Grande Panthers 56, Branson/Kim Bearcats 18</p><p>FINAL: Mountain Valley Wolves 31, Primero Bulldogs 30</p><p>FINAL: Arickaree Bison 59, Cotopaxi Pirates 7</p><p>FINAL: St. Mary's Pirates 66, Calhan Bulldogs 86</p><p>FINAL: Limon Badgers 55, Holyoke Dragons 9</p><p>FINAL: Vista Ridge Wolves 42, Rampart Rams 7</p><p>We want to highlight the athletes working hard in southern Colorado! If we weren't able to make it to a game near you and you have video to share, send it in using the form below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"> <iframe src="https://koaasubmit.mega.page/football-guestbook"></iframe></figure><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 6 Preview</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-6-preview</link>
      <description>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:06:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-6-preview</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-6-preview">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</p><p>Game of the Week is the Centaurus Warriors taking on the Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain High School.</p><p>Centaurus makes the trip from Lafayette as they look to get their fifth win of the season. Their only loss of the year was at Monarch.</p><p>The Red-Tailed Hawks are undefeated on the season and look to improve to 6-0.</p><p>Cheyenne Mountain has defeated Widefield, Pueblo Centennial, Coronado, Caon City, and Doherty.</p><p>Also this week, the Lamar Thunder host the La Junta Tigers tonight at 7:00 p.m. in one of the oldest high school football rivalries west of the Mississippi River.</p><b>Friday Football Fever - Week 6 Schedule</b><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Centaurus Warriors 35, Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks 54</p><p>FINAL: Palmer Ridge Bears 42, Air Academy Kadets 0</p><p>FINAL: Doherty Spartans 6, Pueblo West Cyclones 49</p><p>FINAL: Liberty Lancers 7, Vista Ridge Wolves 42</p><p>FINAL: Thornton Trojans 0, Sand Creek Scorpions 61</p><p>FINAL: Florence Huskies 42, Manitou Springs Mustangs 17</p><p>FINAL: Banning Lewis Academy Stallions 27, Woodland Park Panthers 13</p><p><b>Saturday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Widefield Gladiators 0, Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 41</p><b>Other Games in Southern Colorado - Week 6 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Rampart Rams 7, Durango Demons 47</p><p>FINAL: Mitchell Marauders 6, Denver West Cowboys 57</p><p>FINAL: McClave Cardinals 51, Rocky Ford Meloneers 0</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Falcon Falcons 6, Montrose Red Hawks 57</p><p>FINAL: Manzanola Bobcats 20, Weldon Valley Warriors 46</p><p>FINAL: Cheyenne Wells Tigers 52, Fleming Wildcats 6</p><p>FINAL: Sierra Grande Panthers 45, Primero Bulldogs 7</p><p><b>THE WHISTLE GAME:</b> FINAL: La Junta Tigers 21, Lamar Thunder 12</p><p>FINAL: Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans 56, Douglas County Huskies 9</p><p>FINAL: Pine Creek Eagles 30, Legend Titans 57</p><p>FINAL: Limon Badgers 49, Wiggins Tigers 14</p><p>FINAL: Buena Vista Demons 51, Ellicott Thunderhawks 0</p><p>FINAL: Del Norte Tigers 6, Trinidad Miners 22</p><p>FINAL: Peyton Panthers 7, Rye Thunderbolts 14</p><p>FINAL: Hoehne Farmers 32, Crowley County Chargers 62</p><p>FINAL: Custer County Bobcats 42, Walsenburg Panthers 12</p><p>FINAL: Elbert Bulldogs 52, St. Mary's Pirates 21</p><p>FINAL: Fowler Grizzlies 66, Sangre de Cristo Thunderbirds 22</p><p>FINAL: Swink Lions 8, Holly Wildcats 48</p><p>FINAL: Las Animas Trojans 56, Springfield Longhorns 14</p><p>FINAL: Wiley Panthers 51, Walsh Eagles 81</p><p>FINAL: Branson/Kim Bearcats 70, La Veta Redhawks 16</p><p>FINAL: Eads Eagles 60, Cheraw Wolverines 12</p><p>FINAL: Miami-Yoder Buffaloes 18, Deer Trail Eagles 73</p><p>FINAL: Simla Cubs 29, Calhan Bulldogs 20</p><p>FORFEIT: Lincoln Lancers 0, The Classical Academy Titans 2</p><p><b>Saturday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Flagler Panthers 30, Genoa-Hugo Pirates 25</p><p>FINAL: Granada Bobcats 20, Stratton Eagles 54</p><p><b>Monday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Hanover Hornets 66, Kiowa Indians 20</p><p>We want to highlight the athletes working hard in southern Colorado! If we weren't able to make it to a game near you and you have video to share, send it in using the form below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"> <iframe src="https://koaasubmit.mega.page/football-guestbook"></iframe></figure><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 5 Preview</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-5-preview</link>
      <description>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:40:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-5-preview</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-5-preview">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</p><p>Game of the Week is the Bell Game between Pueblo Centennial and Pueblo Central.</p><p>Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Dutch Clark Stadium.</p><p>The Wildcats have possession of the bell, winning last year's matchup 56-0. The Bulldogs look to make the bell ring red for the first time since 2018.</p><p>Both teams enter the oldest rivalry west of the Mississippi 1-3 overall. Pueblo Central defeated Alamosa in Week 3 and has lost to Discovery Canyon, Eaton, and Moorpark (California) this season.</p><p>Pueblo Centennial's victory came at Sierra. The Bulldogs have lost to La Junta, Cheyenne Mountain, and Coronado this season.</p><b>Friday Football Fever - Week 4 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Berthoud Spartans 22, Coronado Cougars 40</p><p>FINAL: Holy Family Tigers 14, Pueblo East Eagles 35</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p><b>The Bell Game:</b> FINAL: Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs 15, Pueblo Central Wildcats 50</p><p>FINAL: Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks 41, Doherty Spartans 6</p><p>FINAL: Rangeview Raiders 41, Liberty Lancers 7</p><p>FINAL: Palmer Ridge Bears 35, Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 7</p><p>FINAL: Vista Ridge Wolves 0, Pueblo West Cyclones 20</p><p>FINAL: Palmer Terrors 0, Sand Creek Scorpions 50</p><p>FINAL: Mead Mavericks 50, Lewis-Palmer Rangers 9</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo South Colts 6, Pueblo County Hornets 35</p><p>FINAL: Sierra Stallions 6, Air Academy Kadets 43</p><b>Other Games in Southern Colorado - Week 4 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Discovery Canyon Thunder 27, Widefield Gladiators 31</p><p>FINAL: Cherry Creek Bruins 42, Pine Creek Eagles 0</p><p>FINAL: St. Mary's Pirates 43, Clear Creek Golddiggers 46</p><p>FINAL: Genoa-Hugo Pirates 44, Cheraw Wolverines 62</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Rocky Ford Meloneers 0, Merino Rams 51</p><p>FINAL: Limon Badgers 10, Buena Vista Demons 13</p><p>FINAL: Kiowa Indians 38, Primero Bulldogs 65</p><p>FINAL: Harrison Panthers 0, Caon City Tigers 42</p><p>FINAL: Manitou Springs Mustangs 0, Forge Christian Fury 63</p><p>FINAL: Rye Thunderbolts 20, Woodland Park Panthers 13</p><p>FINAL: Calhan Bulldogs 14, Elbert Bulldogs 18</p><p>FINAL: Estes Park Bobcats 6, Peyton Panthers 38</p><p>FINAL: Crowley County Chargers 42, Swink Lions 0</p><p>FINAL: Springfield Longhorns 40, Hoehne Farmers 26</p><p>FINAL: Walsenburg Panthers 14, Sangre de Cristo Thunderbirds 48</p><p>FINAL: Wiley Panthers 32, Granada Bobcats 47</p><p>FINAL: Cotopaxi Pirates 7, La Veta Redhawks 38</p><p>FINAL: Deer Trail Eagles 43, Hanover Hornets 77</p><p>FINAL: Walsh Eagles 44, Eads Eagles 52</p><p>FINAL: Manzanola Bobcats 72, Miami-Yoder Buffaloes 55</p><p>FINAL: Cedaredge Bruins 21, Ellicott Thunderhawks 2</p><p><b>Saturday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Colorado Springs Christian Lions 24, Platte Canyon Huskies 6</p><p>FINAL: Sierra Grande Panthers 85, Mountain Valley Wolves 6</p><p>We want to highlight the athletes working hard in southern Colorado! If we weren't able to make it to a game near you and you have video to share, send it in using the form below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"> <iframe src="https://koaasubmit.mega.page/football-guestbook"></iframe></figure><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-4-preview</link>
      <description>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:03:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-4-preview</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-4-preview">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</p><p>Game of the Week is a battle between two District 2 schools as the Sierra Stallions take on the Harrison Panthers. Harrison won last year's contest by a final score of 46-6.</p><p>Sierra enters the matchup 1-2 overall with losses to Elizabeth and Pueblo Centennial. The Stallions defeated Palmer in Week 2 by the final score of 12-7.</p><p>Harrison looks to get their first win of the season, as they have lost to Sand Creek, George Washington, and Pueblo County.</p><b>Friday Football Fever - Week 4 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Palmer Terrors 6, Liberty Lancers 43</p><p>FINAL: Coronado Cougars 46, Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs 0</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Caon City Tigers 37, Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks 42</p><p>FINAL: Doherty Spartans 7, Rampart Rams 26</p><p>FINAL: Longmont Trojans 7, Palmer Ridge Bears 48</p><p>FINAL: Widefield Gladiators 35, Sand Creek Scorpions 80</p><p>FINAL: Northfield Nighthawks 27, Pueblo East Eagles 14</p><p>FINAL: Sierra Stallions 14, Harrison Panthers 37</p><p>FINAL: Manual Thunderbolts 30, Mitchell Marauders 0</p><p>FINAL: Florence Huskies 33, Colorado Springs Christian Lions 27</p><p>FINAL: La Junta Tigers 26, The Classical Academy Titans 45</p><b>Other Games in Southern Colorado - Week 4 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 18, Heritage Eagles 35</p><p>FINAL: Air Academy Kadets 32, Standley Lake Gators 19</p><p>FINAL: Primero Bulldogs 58, Cotopaxi Pirates 36</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Branson/Kim Bearcats 54, Deer Trail Eagles 22</p><p>FINAL: Sedgwick County Cougars 50, Hoehne Farmers 28</p><p>FINAL: Walsh Eagles 6, Idalia Wolves 53</p><p>FINAL: Peyton Panthers 14, Holyoke Dragons 49</p><p>FINAL: Caliche Buffaloes 49, Wiley Panthers 25</p><p>FINAL: Pine Creek Eagles 48, Arapahoe Warriors 27</p><p>FINAL: Lakewood Tigers 0, Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans 51</p><p>FINAL: Falcon Falcons 14, Ponderosa Mustangs 49</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo South Colts 42, Skyline Falcons 14</p><p>FINAL: Lewis-Palmer Rangers 26, Holy Family Tigers 27</p><p>FINAL: Lamar Thunder 6, Burlington Cougars 50</p><p>FINAL: Valley Vikings 43, Manitou Springs Mustangs 22</p><p>FINAL: Rye Thunderbolts 49, Salida Spartans 12</p><p>FINAL: Ellicott Thunderhawks 36, Center Vikings 0</p><p>FINAL: Sargent Farmers 0, Custer County Bobcats 20</p><p>FINAL: Sanford Mustangs 50, Fowler Grizzlies 18</p><p>FINAL: Walsenburg Panthers 38, Rocky Ford Meloneers 44</p><p>FINAL: Justice Phoenix 0, St. Mary's Pirates 42</p><p>FINAL: Cheraw Wolverines 16, Cheyenne Wells Tigers 52</p><p>FINAL: Miami-Yoder Buffaloes 6, Flagler Panthers 62</p><p>FINAL: Otis Bulldogs 68, Genoa-Hugo Pirates 12</p><p>FINAL: Hanover Hornets 57, Manzanola Bobcats 6</p><p>FINAL: Akron Rams 53, Holly Wildcats 0</p><p>FINAL: Eads Eagles 44, Granada Bobcats 27</p><p>FINAL: Elkhart (KS) Wildcats 14, Springfield Longhorns 46</p><p>FINAL: Calhan Bulldogs 44, Swink Lions 0</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo Central Wildcats 0, Moorpark (CA) Musketeers 24</p><p><b>Saturday:</b></p><p>FINAL: North Fork Miners 13, Banning Lewis Academy Stallions 21</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo County Hornets 39, Discovery Canyon Thunder 40</p><p>FINAL: Haxtun Fightin' Bulldogs 68, Crowley County Chargers 6</p><p>FINAL: Dayspring Christian Academy Eagles 36, Las Animas Trojans 12</p><p>FINAL: La Veta Redhawks 12, Mountain Valley Wolves 26</p><p>FINAL: Trinidad Miners 8, Denver West JV Cowboys 15</p><p>FINAL: Bennett Tigers 0, Limon Badgers 45</p><p>We want to highlight the athletes working hard in southern Colorado! If we weren't able to make it to a game near you and you have video to share, send it in using the form below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"> <iframe src="https://koaasubmit.mega.page/football-guestbook"></iframe></figure><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-3-preview</link>
      <description>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:26:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Ashleigh Quintana</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-3-preview</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-3-preview">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</p><p>Game of the Week is the Cannon Game between the Pueblo East Eagles and the Pueblo South Colts. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Friday at Dutch Clark Stadium.</p><p>The Colts are 1-1 on the season, coming off of a 40-17 victory at Falcon last week. The Colts lost their season opener to Mead, who were last year's state runner-up.</p><p>Pueblo East is also 1-1 on the year. They won their opener at Fort Morgan, but lost a heartbreaker 22-20 last week against Discovery Canyon.</p><p>The Eagles are currently in possession of the cannon after defeating the Colts last year, 21-15. The Colts had the cannon heading into last year's contest.</p><b>Friday Football Fever - Week 3 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Discovery Canyon Thunder 21, Rampart Rams 10</p> Friday Football Fever: Discovery Canyon Thunder vs. Rampart Rams<p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs 20, Sierra Stallions 6</p> Friday Football Fever: Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs vs. Sierra Stallions<p>FINAL: Overland Trailblazers 7, Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans 48</p> Friday Football Fever: Overland Trailblazers vs. Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans<p>FINAL: Doherty Spartans 10, Palmer Terrors 0</p> Friday Football Fever: Doherty Spartans vs. Palmer Terrors<p><b>GAME OF THE WEEK FINAL: </b>Pueblo South Colts 22, Pueblo East Eagles 21</p> Friday Football Fever Game of the Week: Pueblo South Colts vs. Pueblo East Eagles<p>FINAL: Loveland Red Wolves 0, Pine Creek Eagles 42</p> Friday Football Fever: Loveland Red Wolves vs. Pine Creek Eagles<p>FINAL: Lewis Palmer Rangers 15, Palmer Ridge Bears 61</p> Friday Football Fever: Lewis Palmer Rangers vs. Palmer Ridge Bears<p>FINAL: Widefield Gladiators 0, Air Academy Kadets 42</p> Friday Football Fever: Widefield Gladiators vs. Air Academy Kadets<p>FINAL: Woodland Park Panthers 8, Colorado Springs Christian Lions 41</p> Friday Football Fever: Woodland Park Panthers vs. Colorado Springs Christian Lions<b>Other Games in Southern Colorado - Week 3 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Vista Ridge Wolves 29, Denver South Ravens 20</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Liberty Lancers 28, Denver East Angels 25</p><p>FINAL: Farmington Scorpions (NM) 21, Falcon Falcons 17</p><p>FINAL: Summit Tigers 8, Caon City Tigers 42</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo West Cyclones 10, Lutheran Lions 7</p><p>FINAL: Harrison Panthers 14, Pueblo County Hornets 54</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo Central Wildcats 21, Alamosa Mean Moose 14</p><p>FINAL: Mitchell Marauders 0, The Pinnacle Timberwolves 45</p><p>FINAL: The Classical Academy Titans 27, Elizabeth Cardinals 7</p><p>FINAL: Strasburg Indians 48, La Junta Tigers 12</p><p>FINAL: Lamar Thunder 46, Bennett Tigers 9</p><p>FINAL: Salida Spartans 7, Florence Huskies 42</p><p>FINAL: Banning Lewis Academy Stallions 22, Sterling Tigers 21</p><p>FINAL: Crowley County Chargers 28, Calhan Bulldogs 42</p><p>FINAL: Fowler Grizzlies 6, Akron Rams 46</p><p>FINAL: Hoehne Farmers 50, Sargent Farmers 8</p><p>FINAL: Wiley Panthers 0, Eads Eagles 52</p><p>FINAL: Granada Bobcats 61, Cheraw Wolverines 24</p><p>FINAL: Cheyenne Wells Tigers 63, Walsh Eagles 12</p><p>FINAL: Miami-Yoder Buffaloes 6, Hanover Hornets 45</p><p>FINAL: Kiowa Indians 14, Sierra Grande Panthers 61</p><p>FINAL: Coronado Cougars 54, Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks 61</p><p>FINAL: La Veta Redhawks 8, Primero Bulldogs 44</p><p><b>Saturday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Platte Canyon 12, Ellicott Thunderhawks 36</p><p>FINAL: Las Animas Trojans 42, Sorocco Rams 0</p><p>FINAL: Cotopaxi Pirates 0, Branson/Kim Bearcats 45</p><p>FINAL: Mountain Valley Wolves 31, Manzanola Bobcats 48</p><p>FINAL: Holly Wildcats 36, Custer County Bobcats 6</p><p>FINAL: McClave Cardinals 41, Simla Cubs 0</p><p>FINAL: Dakota Ridge Eagles 27, Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 0</p><p>We want to highlight the athletes working hard in southern Colorado! If we weren't able to make it to a game near you and you have video to share, send it in using the form below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"> <iframe src="https://koaasubmit.mega.page/football-guestbook"></iframe></figure><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 2 Preview</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-2-preview</link>
      <description>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:25:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-2-preview</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-2-preview">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!</p><p>Game of the Week is the Pueblo South Colts vs Falcon Falcons. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Friday in Falcon.</p><p>The Colts look to bounce back after losing their season opener last week to the Mead Mavericks. The Mavericks were last year's state runner-up.</p><p>The Falcons are 2-0 on the season after beating Rampart in Zero Week, and defeating George Washington in their home opener 30-19.</p><b>Friday Football Fever - Week 2 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Palmer Ridge Bears 49, Doherty Spartans 0</p><p>FINAL: Discovery Canyon Thunder 22, Pueblo East Eagles 20</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Air Academy Kadets 14, Sand Creek Scorpions 32</p><p>FINAL: Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks 42, Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs 7</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo South Colts 40, Falcon Falcons 17</p><p>FINAL: Liberty Lancers 7, Widefield Gladiators 17</p><p>FINAL: Sierra Stallions 12, Palmer Terrors 7</p><p>FINAL: Evanston (WY) Red Devils 0, Vista Ridge Wolves 52</p><p>FINAL: Arvada Bulldogs 7, Pueblo County Hornets 61</p><p>FINAL: Florence Huskies 20, The Classical Academy Titans 49</p><b>Other Games in Southern Colorado - Week 2 Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 7, Northfield Nighthawks 10</p><p>FINAL: Rampart Rams 0, Ponderosa Mustangs 40</p><p>FINAL: Stratton Eagles 52, Genoa-Hugo Pirates 6</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Mountain Valley Wolves 7, Walsh Eagles 44</p><p>FINAL: Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans 28, Denver South Ravens 0</p><p>FINAL: Sierra Grande Panthers 53, Deer Trail Eagles 38</p><p>FINAL: Rye Thunderbolts 7, Monte Vista Pirates 23</p><p>FINAL: Branson/Kim Bearcats 7, Granada Bobcats 47</p><p>FINAL: Limon Badgers 41, Flatirons Academy Bison 13</p><p>FINAL: Caon City Tigers 16, Eagle Valley Devils 26</p><p>FINAL: George Washington Patriots 20, Harrison Panthers 8</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo West Cyclones 7, Pomona Panthers 17</p><p>FINAL: Lincoln Lancers 0, Peyton Panthers 56</p><p>FINAL: Alamosa Mean Moose 33, Banning Lewis Academy Stallions 13</p><p>FINAL: Sterling Tigers 13, Lamar Thunder 21</p><p>FINAL: Woodland Park Panthers 27, Salida Spartans 20</p><p>FINAL: Calhan Bulldogs 30, West Grand Mustangs 32</p><p>FINAL: Akron Rams 70, St. Mary's Pirates 38</p><p>FINAL: Simla Cubs 12, Fowler Grizzlies 8</p><p>FINAL: Front Range Christian Falcons 14, Rocky Ford Meloneers 22</p><p>FINAL: Las Animas Trojans 51, Walsenburg Panthers 0</p><p>FINAL: Merino Rams 6, McClave Cardinals 42</p><p>FINAL: Swink Lions 7, Sanford Mustangs 56</p><p>FINAL: Hanover Hornets 0, Idalia Wolves 58</p><p>FINAL: Kiowa Indians 22, La Veta Redhawks 19</p><p>FINAL: Primero Bulldogs 35, Manzanola Bobcats 25</p><p>FINAL: Eads Eagles 78, Miami-Yoder Buffaloes 6</p><p><b>Saturday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Elbert Bulldogs 20, Springfield Longhorns 16</p><p>FINAL: Custer County Bobcats 6, Plateau Valley 42</p><p>FINAL: La Junta Tigers 40, Mitchell Marauders 0</p><p>FINAL: Bethune Bobcats 40, Cotopaxi Pirates 26</p><p>FINAL: Eaton Reds 18, Pueblo Central Wildcats 8</p><p>FINAL: Wiley Panthers 0, Cheyenne Wells Tigers 52</p><p>FINAL: Dayspring Christian Eagles 44, Holly Wildcats 0</p><p>Wiley Panthers vs Kit Carson Wildcats 2:00 p.m.</p><p>FINAL: Cheraw Wolverines 8, Flagler Panthers 24</p><p>FINAL: Ellicott Thunderhawks 28, Grand Valley Cardinals 6</p><p>FINAL: Lewis-Palmer Rangers 42, Coronado Cougars 39</p><p>FINAL: Manitou Springs Mustangs 11, Propsect Ridge Miners 28</p><p>FINAL: Trinidad Miners 14, Raton (N.M.) Tigers 48</p><p>We want to highlight the athletes working hard in southern Colorado! If we weren't able to make it to a game near you and you have video to share, send it in using the form below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"> <iframe src="https://koaasubmit.mega.page/football-guestbook"></iframe></figure><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 1 Preview</title>
      <link>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-1-preview</link>
      <description>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as all southern Colorado teams return to the gridiron!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:42:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>James Gavato</author>
      <guid>https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-1-preview</guid>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="utf-8">        <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0">                    <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-1-preview">                <meta property="fb:article_style" content="default">    </head>            <p>Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as all southern Colorado teams return to the gridiron!</p><p>Game of the Week is the Discovery Canyon Thunder taking on the Pueblo Central Wildcats at Dutch Clark Stadium.</p><p>Kickoff is at 7 p.m. on Friday.</p><p>It's the first game of the season for both teams, and they're coming off playoff appearances in 2024.</p><p>The Thunder finished 9-3 overall last season and won the Pikes Peak League with a 5-0 record. They lost in the quarterfinals of the playoffs to Thompson Valley, who went on to win the Class 3A state title.</p><p>The Wildcats also finished 9-3 last season, and they were second in the Southern League. They lost in the quarterfinals to Mead, the state runner-up in Class 3A, by the final score of 34-23.</p><b>Friday Football Fever - Week 1 Schedule</b><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Doherty Spartans 28, Liberty Lancers 20</p><p>FINAL: George Washington Patriots 19, Falcon Falcons 30</p><p>FINAL: Montbello Warriors 20, Vista Ridge Wolves 50</p><p>FINAL: Ponderosa Mustangs 14, Palmer Ridge Bears 42</p><p>FINAL: Discovery Canyon Thunder 25, Pueblo Central Wildcats 0</p><p>FINAL: Coronado Cougars 41, Palmer Terrors 3</p><p>FINAL: Sand Creek Scorpions 40, Harrison Panthers 21</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo County Hornets 34, Pueblo West Cyclones 39</p><b>Other Games in Southern Colorado - Zero Week Schedule</b><p><b>Thursday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Mead Mavericks 42, Pueblo South Colts 0</p><p>FINAL: Elizabeth Cardinals 43, Sierra Stallions 7</p><p>FINAL: Calhan Bulldogs 6, Akron Rams 50</p><p>FINAL: Cherokee Trail Cougars 21, Pine Creek Eagles 35</p><p>FINAL: Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans 42, Horizon Hawks 7</p><p>FINAL: Rampart Rams 0, Lewis-Palmer Rangers 30</p><p>FINAL: Air Academy Kadets 0, Mesa Ridge Grizzlies 28</p><p>FINAL: Eads Eagles 87, Arickaree Bison 48</p><p><b>Friday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Granada Bobcats 60, Cotopaxi Pirates 6</p><p>FINAL: Woodland Park Panthers 67, Lincoln Lancers 0</p><p>FINAL: Cheraw Wolverines 34, Sierra Grande Panthers 50</p><p>FINAL: Branson/Kim Bearcats 40, Kiowa Indians 0</p><p>FINAL: Hoehne Farmers 28, Simla Cubs 39</p><p>FINAL: Raton (N.M.) Tigers 7, Lamar Thunder 41</p><p>FINAL: Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs 8, La Junta Tigers 42</p><p>FINAL: The Classical Academy Titans 34, Eaton Reds 17</p><p>FINAL: Kent Denver Sun Devils 40, Florence Huskies 12</p><p>FINAL: Peyton Panthers 39, The Pinnacle Timberwolves 15</p><p>FINAL: Banning Lewis Academy Stallions 13, University Bulldogs 28</p><p>FINAL: Colorado Springs Christian Lions 14, Limon Badgers 41</p><p>FINAL: Byers Bulldogs 44, Rocky Ford Meloneers 12</p><p>FINAL: Genoa-Hugo Pirates 25, Briggsdale Falcons 7</p><p>FINAL: Crowley County Chargers 22, Merino Rams 28</p><p>FINAL: Elbert Bulldogs 38, McClave Cardinals 46</p><p>FINAL: Fowler Grizzlies 48, Swink Lions 6</p><p>FINAL: Walsenburg Panthers 24, Lyons Lions 6</p><p>FINAL: Cheyenne Wells Tigers 22, Stratton Eagles 50</p><p>FINAL: Hanover Hornets 26, Flagler Panthers 42</p><p>FINAL: Manzanola Bobcats 0, La Veta Redhawks 3</p><p>FINAL: Mitchell Marauders 6, Arvada Bulldogs 54</p><p><b>Saturday:</b></p><p>FINAL: Resurrection Christian Cougars 44, Caon City Tigers 27</p><p>FINAL: Rye Thunderbolts 41, Trinidad Miners 6</p><p>FINAL: Las Animas Trojans 56, Sangre de Cristo Thunderbirds 22</p><p>FINAL: Primero Bulldogs 37, Walsh Eagles 65</p><p>FINAL: St. Mary's Pirates 36, Gilpin County Eagles 16</p><p>FINAL: Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks 28, Widefield Gladiators 15</p><p>FINAL: Miami-Yoder Buffaloes 6, Wiley Panthers 60</p><p>We want to highlight the athletes working hard in southern Colorado! If we weren't able to make it to a game near you and you have video to share, send it in using the form below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"> <iframe src="https://koaasubmit.mega.page/football-guestbook"></iframe></figure><p>Be sure to download the Scorestream app for Apple and Android devices. News5 Sports uses Scorestream to get the latest scores, photos, and videos from YOU, the fans! Well feature content from your favorite team online and on-air within our Friday Football Fever shows.</p><p>___</p><p>____</p><p>Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search <a href="https://www.koaa.com/apps" target="_blank">KOAA News5</a>, download and start watching.</p>    </html>]]></content:encoded>
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