The 2023 high school football season in Colorado kicks off later this month and MaxPreps has your look at the state's top teams.
Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village) owns the No. 1 spot in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
The Bruins overcame a 7-3 halftime deficit in the Class 5A title game to grab their fourth straight championship and the record 11th for head coach Dave Logan with a 24-17 win over Valor Christian.
Brady Vodicka leads Cherry Creek into 2023 after throwing for more than 1,000 yards and 13 scores on 70 percent passing.
Cherry Creek had 13 overall title, second to
Limon, which also won a 2022 title.
In addition to Cherry Creek, other defending state champions include
Broomfield,
Roosevelt (Johnstown) and
Eaton.
Rankings are computer-generated, factoring in past results and adjustments such as returners and statistical data when available.
No. 1 Cherry Creek enters the 2023 Colorado football season as the four-time defending 5A champion and looking for its fifth straight and 14th overall crown. (Photo: Theodore A. Stark)
1.
Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village), 12-2 record in 2022
2.
Valor Christian (Highlands Ranch), 11-3
3.
Broomfield, 14-0
4.
Pine Creek (Colorado Springs), 10-3
5.
Ralston Valley (Arvada), 10-3
6.
Palmer Ridge (Monument), 12-1
7.
Loveland (Loveland), 12-2
8.
Roosevelt (Johnstown), 14-0
9.
Erie, 9-5
10.
Regis Jesuit (Aurora,), 7-5
11.
Grandview (Aurora), 9-3
12.
Columbine (Littleton), 10-2
13.
Lutheran (Parker), 11-3
14.
Rock Canyon (Highlands Ranch), 8-4
15.
Arapahoe (Centennial), 6-5
16.
Legend (Parker), 7-5
17.
Eaton, 12-1
18.
Fossil Ridge (Fort Collins), 9-3
19.
Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch), 7-4
20.
Fairview (Boulder), 9-2
21.
Legacy (Broomfield), 9-3
22.
Montrose, 9-3
23.
Durango, 11-2
24.
Green Mountain (Lakewood), 12-1
25.
Delta,12-1
