Rebels
| 10/09/25 @ Arvada West | 17-20 |
| 10/03/25 vs Denver East | 48-9 |
| 09/25/25 vs Heritage | 14-13 |
| 09/12/25 @ Fossil Ridge | 21-20 |
| 09/05/25 vs Legend | 0-43 |
Columbine dropped down to 3-4 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Arvada West Wildcats by a score of 20-17. The Rebels were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Columbine's loss came despite strong showings from Mark Snyder and Ajay Gonzales. Snyder rushed for 153 yards and one TD, while Gonzales rushed for 77 yards and one touchdown.
Even if they lost, Columbine's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Lijah Vialpando, Keith Fischer, and Brayden Westerkamp, who each picked up one sack apiece.
As for Arvada West, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Those 20 points were actually the fewest they have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Arvada West's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Logan Duhachek, who threw for 177 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Keegen Balistreri, who picked up 100 receiving yards.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Columbine will challenge rival Ralston Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Arvada West is set to square off against their familiar foe Denver East at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th.
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