Football Recap: Wheat Ridge Falls to Wayne Hills in First Game of Season + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 5, 2025, 2:43pm

Football Recap: Wheat Ridge Farmers vs. Wayne Hills Patriots

HOW TO WATCH: This game will be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the CO High School Activities Assn. (CHSAA) & Wheat Ridge High School. Watch Full Replay

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Wheat Ridge unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Wayne Hills Patriots and fell 42-6. The Farmers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.

Jyles Ballenger threw for 37 yards on five of 12 attempts. Isaiah Osei was his top target, picking up 37 receiving yards.

DAVID VAN HOOK was nothing short of spectacular for Wayne Hills: he picked up 117 receiving yards and four TDs. VAN HOOK showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 50 yards. Another player making a difference was JAMES WOLF, who threw for 154 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.

Wheat Ridge wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 42-6 loss against Standley Lake on the 4th. Wayne Hills has also already played their next contest (against West Essex), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.

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