MaxPreps and the Army National Guard made a stop in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to pay tribute to the
Valor Christian High School football team. This truly amazing team earned the honor as they clinched the Colorado Class 5A state football championship and finished ranked No.100 in the MaxPreps national rankings.
On Wednesday evening, Feb. 3 the 11th Annual MaxPreps Tour of Champions presented by the Army National Guard, which is in its 11th year honoring football arrived at Valor Christian. This was the third time the MaxPreps travel team visited the Eagles as they were named to the Tour in 2011 and 2013.
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As the MaxPreps travel team arrived on campus, the students were calmly mingling with one another while browsing through the makeshift school store that was set up outside the entrance to the gym — all eager to purchase Eagles spirit wear. Sergeant Vincent DeNome and MaxPreps representative Tracey McFadden were greeted by Valor Athletic Director Jamie Heiner who expressed his thanks for the recognition.
Valor students and families filled the gym during the boys varsity basketball game. To kick off the halftime celebration the public address announcer introduced MaxPreps representative Tracey McFadden.
McFadden explained the selection process for the Tour of Champions and why the Eagles were being honored. She cited their incredible 29-26 win over Pomona of Arvada to clinch their sixth CHSSA 5A State Championship as well as their impressive No. 100 MaxPreps national ranking out of nearly 17,000 teams. Next, she introduced Sergeant DeNome from the Colorado Army National Guard.
SGT DeNome called Coach Rod Sherman and the football team onto the court for their well-deserved recognition from the crowd. After commending the team for their determination, dedication and perseverance throughout the season, he presented Coach Sherman and the team with the Army National Guard national ranking trophy. Coach Sherman and his team graciously accepted the Minuteman trophy amidst the thunderous applause from the crowd.
Congratulations to the Eagles for another amazing season and high national ranking!
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