It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Four Mile Historic Park gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Cherry Creek, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Cherry Creek Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local 801 Chophouse or visit Molly Brown House Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Cherry Creek, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Cherry Creek, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Cherry Creek, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
AURORA — Cherry Creek opened its Class 5A title defense with a flash, a bang and several haymakers.The Bruins throttled Regis Jesuit 45-10 on Thursday at Lou Kellogg Stadium, dominating in all phases in a game that was over right after it started. Senior tailback Jayden Fox paved the way with three rushing TDs in a statement win for Cherry Creek, which is seeking its eighth straight Class 5A title game appearance and 15th title overall.“Our defense came out hot, and we were on top of what we needed to get done,&rdqu...
AURORA — Cherry Creek opened its Class 5A title defense with a flash, a bang and several haymakers.
The Bruins throttled Regis Jesuit 45-10 on Thursday at Lou Kellogg Stadium, dominating in all phases in a game that was over right after it started. Senior tailback Jayden Fox paved the way with three rushing TDs in a statement win for Cherry Creek, which is seeking its eighth straight Class 5A title game appearance and 15th title overall.
“Our defense came out hot, and we were on top of what we needed to get done,” Bruins middle linebacker Braylon Hodge said. “And Fox, he’s always going to make big plays, and that’s what he did to spark our offense tonight.”
Cherry Creek drove the field on its opening drive and caught a break when tight end Anthony Betti fumbled near the goal line, but wideout Alijah Landrum-Hamilton recovered the ball in the end zone.
As if these Bruins, rife with Division I talent and the clear favorite to repeat come December, need any breaks.
After getting that fortuitous bounce, Cherry Creek poured it on. Regis Jesuit quarterback Luke Rubley was crunched for a sack on the Raiders’ opening play by linebacker Matias Salcedo and lineman Cade Holles. The drive ended with a negative-9 yards and a three-and-out.
Then the Bruins’ Da’Marius Lavender blocked the punt, which was recovered for a TD by Karson McKenzie to make it 14-0.
“We’ve been talking about blocking a punt all week, and I got the hands off me super quick at the line to get back there,” Lavender said. “That was a great moment early in the game, and it’s only up from here.”
The very first play of Regis Jesuit’s next drive, Rubley’s pass was tipped and then picked by cornerback Henry Goldberg, who fumbled but the Bruins recovered. The following play, Fox scampered in for a 12-yard TD run, giving Cherry Creek a 21-0 lead with 6:18 left in the opening quarter.
That drew a “start the buses” chant from the Cherry Creek student section, but the Bruins weren’t finished with the first-quarter fireworks.
“A game can get away from you really quick, at any level of football, and that’s tough to overcome from their standpoint,” Cherry Creek head coach Dave Logan said. “I think Regis will be a good team when the season is all said and done. We had some plays go our way early.”
After another Raiders three-and-out, quarterback Brady Vodicka spun a perfectly placed post pass to tight end Ty Goettsche on the first play of Cherry Creek’s drive. Goettsche shed a few would-be tacklers and outraced the secondary to the end zone for a 28-0 lead.
Regis Jesuit safety Logan Singer finally gave the home crowd something to cheer about when he picked off Vodicka at the goal line on Cherry Creek’s next possession, but the momentum was short-lived. The Bruins added a field goal, then Fox ripped off a 94-yard touchdown run to push the score to 38-0.
“Fox is something different,” Vodicka said of his UConn-bound tailback. “When we put the ball in his hands, we know he’s going to do something special. He showed that tonight and I expect that to continue all season.”
Late in the second quarter, Regis Jesuit finally got on the board thanks to consecutive highlight plays by linebacker Sawyer Burruss. The junior had a scoop-and-score and then an interception that set up a field goal to make it 38-10 at half.
Cherry Creek re-asserted itself in the second half, as Fox’s 17-yard TD run extended the visitors’ lead to 45-10 midway through the third quarter. Players from numerous other Class 5A teams were on hand in the stands to scout and watch the beatdown, including Legend, Ralston Valley and Arapahoe.
Following Thursday’s blowout in which backups played the fourth quarter, Cherry Creek’s schedule stiffens up over the next few weeks with tests against out-of-state programs. The Bruins travel to Cardinal Mooney (Florida) next week, then they host Millard North (Nebraska) and Skyridge (Utah) the following two games.
Logan said the Bruins’ passing game must improve ahead of the upcoming gauntlet, among other things.
“We had way too many missed assignments,” Logan said. “We’ve got receivers running the wrong routes, and we didn’t throw it the way we normally throw it. We had too many penalties. We had two celebration penalties we can’t have. … In the locker room at halftime, that was not a pretty sight for me (addressing those).”
Meanwhile, the going doesn’t get any easier for Regis Jesuit. The Raiders host Valor Christian next week, then Brophy College Prep (Arizona) the week after.
Senior year of high school will mark only the beginning for a local Colorado student-athlete, as he also prepares for college ball. The drive to compete comes from a place of love, as CBS Colorado learned. It's a family matriarch who has played a pivotal role in the young man's journey on the gridiron.Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais -- better known as "Ti" -- has already built a reputation as one of Colorado's top high school football players. The four-star defensive tackle and Washington Huskies commit anchors Cherry Creek's defe...
Senior year of high school will mark only the beginning for a local Colorado student-athlete, as he also prepares for college ball. The drive to compete comes from a place of love, as CBS Colorado learned. It's a family matriarch who has played a pivotal role in the young man's journey on the gridiron.
Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais -- better known as "Ti" -- has already built a reputation as one of Colorado's top high school football players. The four-star defensive tackle and Washington Huskies commit anchors Cherry Creek's defensive line, where he's known for his quickness and strength despite his size.
Head coach Dave Logan describes him as a cornerstone of the Cherry Creek Bruins' defense.
"He has what I call phone-booth quickness for a young guy that size, and excellent strength," Logan said.
Umu-Cais enters his senior season chasing a third state title in four years. But, for him, success isn't just measured in wins or weight room stats. It's rooted in family and culture.
Proud of his Samoan heritage, Ti draws strength from a tight-knit community.
"I got cousins everywhere, and we just try to stay tight," Umu-Cais said. "Obviously, we're not like everybody else. We're different. But you take that into football. It's the same thing when you're with your brothers and you fight against another team."
Much of that mentality traces back to his late grandmother, who first signed him up for football when he was 8 years old.
"She's the reason I'm actually playing football," Umu-Cais said. "She signed me up when I was younger, and now I just want to make sure everything I do makes her proud."
Umu-Cais said his grandmother became a source of stability when his mother was struggling. After his grandmother's death a few years ago, he has continued to carry her memory into every game. He also writes to her every day.
"When my mom was struggling, I always went to my grandma," Umu-Cais said. "She always took care of me, and I love her with all my heart."
That foundation of support has propelled Umu-Cais to become Colorado's top-ranked recruit. As he prepares for his final high school season, Umu-Cais said he never forgets the lessons that shaped him.
"Football's going to knock you down. Another dude might knock you down," Umu-Cais said. "But at the end of the day, you get back up and keep fighting."
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Class 5A1. Cherry Creek (3-0) won vs. Millard North (Neb.), 42-0. Brady Vodicka threw three first-quarter TD passes to spark the Bruins, who passed another test against an out-of-state team. That third TD was set up by a Colton Heimlicher interception. Jayden Fox’s rushing TD in the second quarter made it 28-0 and essentially sealed the game. Next week: vs. Skyridge (Utah), 7 p.m. Sept. 12.2. Valor Christian (3-0) won at Las Vegas-Faith Lutheran, 49-21: Senior QB Dawson Olk connected wi...
1. Cherry Creek (3-0) won vs. Millard North (Neb.), 42-0. Brady Vodicka threw three first-quarter TD passes to spark the Bruins, who passed another test against an out-of-state team. That third TD was set up by a Colton Heimlicher interception. Jayden Fox’s rushing TD in the second quarter made it 28-0 and essentially sealed the game. Next week: vs. Skyridge (Utah), 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
2. Valor Christian (3-0) won at Las Vegas-Faith Lutheran, 49-21: Senior QB Dawson Olk connected with Jackson Coleman on a pair of TD passes and punched in another score from 2 yards out, and Cole Beyer returned a pick-6 to lead the Eagles to a blowout win in Nevada. Next week: Bye.
3. Legend (3-0) won at Columbine, 43-0. The Titans ripped off 21 points in the first quarter in a game that was never close. While Legend looks championship-caliber once again after a narrow defeat to Cherry Creek in last year’s title game, Andy Lowry’s Rebels continue to struggle as they fall to 0-3 for the first time in the MaxPreps era (since 2004). Next week: at No. 7 Arvada West, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12.
: Senior quarterback Zeke Andrews threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran in two more to push the Mustangs to a 35-14 lead by the opening minutes of the fourth quarter. Sawyer Bolmquist tacked on two rushing TDs as the Mustangs claimed their fifth win over Grandview since 2021. Next week: at Mullen, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
5. Mountain Vista (3-0) won vs. Erie, 48-13: Junior QB Marquise Reese and junior receiver Brooklyn Bailey put on a clinic Thursday night, hooking up for four touchdown passes on five completions in a Golden Eagles rout. All four touchdowns came in a 48-7 Mountain Vista first half, as Reese finished with 338 total yards (241 passing, 97 running) and six TDs (5 passing, 1 running), and Bailey totaled 152 yards on his five catches. Next week: vs. Cherokee Trail, 7 p.m. Sept. 11.
6. Fairview (1-1) lost vs. No. 7 Arvada West, 34-33. Rushing TDs by Ki Ellison and Toray Davis gave the Knights an early lead, but the Wildcats kept answering the bell. Ellison’s playmaking ensured the Knights stayed in the game, while Davis also had numerous big plays. A missed extra point in the second quarter ended up costing Fairview. Next week: at Boulder, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12.
7. Arvada West (3-0) won at No. 6 Fairview, 34-33. After Fairview won 35-30 in a duel last fall, the two programs from the northwest quadrant of the metro delivered another intriguing bout in 2025. This time, the Wildcats prevailed. A TD pass late in the third quarter was the difference, then Fairview failed a two-point conversion that would’ve put the Knights ahead with about 11 minutes left. Next week: vs. No. 3 Legend, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12.
: The Wolves lost to a Top 10 team for the second week in a row, as Ralston Valley raced out to a 28-7 halftime lead and held them at bay the rest of the way. Senior QB Blitz McCarty’s touchdown pass to junior tight end Matthew Schimberg briefly pulled Grandview to within two scores at 28-14 with 6:11 left in the third quarter, but that was as close as the Wolves would get. Next week: vs. Legacy, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
9. Pine Creek (1-1) on bye. Next week: vs. Loveland, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
10. ThunderRidge (1-1) lost at Cherokee Trail, 21-11. The Cougars used a rushing TD to go up early, and didn’t look back from there. CT added TDs by ground in the second and third quarters while the defense kept the Grizzlies’ offense in check following a first-quarter field goal. Next week: vs. Arapahoe, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
1. Dakota Ridge (2-0) won at Winter Springs, Fla., 38-7. A week after topping rival Chatfield, the Eagles traveled to the East Coast and dominated. After a scoreless first quarter, Dakota Ridge ripped off 32 points in a second quarter that featured a pair of pick-6s. The defense, meanwhile, didn’t let Winter Springs in the end zone until garbage time. Next week: at No. 7 Mesa Ridge, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
2. Broomfield (2-0) won at Monarch, 28-17. The Coyotes struck first with Nico Rizzello’s TD pass to Abbott Lockwood. But a Donovan Brooks TD pass and Matthew Merilatt rushing TD swung the momentum back to the defending champion Eagles. Another Brooks passing TD, this time to Sean Newton, put Broomfield firmly in control midway through the second quarter. Monarch didn’t quit in the second half in an encouraging performance by the Coyotes. Next week: vs. Rocky Mountain, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
3. Montrose (3-0) won at 3A No. 10 Palisade, 37-20: The Montrose machine kept grinding along Thursday night with touchdowns in all four quarters en route to the program’s seventh straight win over Palisade. The Red Hawks have now won 20 straight regular-season games dating back to a 1-2 start to the 2023 season. Next week: Bye.
4. Palmer Ridge (2-0) won at Doherty, 49-0: Cole Harris and Knox Tinlin both threw a pair of touchdown passes as four different Bears receivers found the end zone in a 42-0 first half that triggered a running clock. Tinlin completed 5 of 9 passes for 146 yards and also ran in a score as part of a 47-yard rushing night. Next week: vs. Lewis-Palmer, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
5. Vista Ridge (3-0) won vs. Evanston, Wyo., 52-0. The Wolves boat-raced Evanston in a game that was never in doubt. Micah Nocita’s rushing TD jump-started the rout, and Colton Camba’s long TD pass to Mikal Hegenbart late in the opening quarter accelerated it. It was 25-0 at halftime, and then the Wolves poured on 20 more points in the third quarter. Next week: at Denver South, 4 p.m. Sept. 11.
. In the Battle for the Brookridge Trophy, a.k.a the Milk Jug, the Warriors defeated their Littleton Public Schools rivals for the sixth straight time. The Eagles took an early lead, but in the second quarter, Theo Lee tossed a TD and Trajan Frasier ran another one in to make it 20-7 at half. Another Lee TD, this one by ground, put the game out of reach in the third quarter. Next week: at Northfield, 6 p.m. Sept. 11.
7. Mesa Ridge (1-1) lost at Northfield, 10-7: The Nighthawks pulled off a stunner in Denver a week after losing their season-opener at 3A Roosevelt. Mesa Ridge was limited to its lowest scoring output since losing to Broomfield, 38-6, in the 2023 4A state quarterfinals. Next week: vs. No. 1 Dakota Ridge, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
8. Pueblo West (2-1) lost at 3A No. 2 Pomona, 17-7. A week after a shootout win over rival Pueblo County, the Cyclones got a litmus test in the Panthers. Still, the fact Pueblo West hung in there against a Panthers team that could compete for a Class 3A championship is a good sign. Next week: at Lutheran, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
9. Golden (2-0) won at Brighton, 45-23. Trystan McDougal’s 30-yard TD reception put the Demons up in the second quarter, and a pick-six followed on Brighton’s ensuing drive. Thatcher Matthews’ TD pass to Wiley Carlin in the third quarter gave Golden the momentum for good. Next week: vs. Thomas Jefferson, 4 p.m. Sept. 12.
10. Riverdale Ridge (2-0) won at Poudre, 27-10. While the Impalas are struggling with an 0-3 record out of the gate, the Ravens keep showing signs that the young school’s athletic come-up is starting to translate to the gridiron. Next week: vs. Severance, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
1. Thompson Valley (2-0) won at Greeley Central, 41-0. Next week: vs. Timnath, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
2. Pomona (2-0) won vs. 4A No. 8 Pueblo West, 17-7. Next week: at No. 9 Green Mountain, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
3. Windsor (2-0) won vs. Longmont, 55-7. Next week: at Montbello, 11 a.m. Sept. 13.
4. Mead (2-0) won at Frederick, 28-0. Next week: Bye.
5. Roosevelt (1-1) lost at No. 8 Holy Family, 41-26. Next week: vs. Ponderosa, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
6. Pueblo East (1-1) lost vs. Discovery Canyon, 22-20. Next week: vs. Pueblo South, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
7. Lutheran (1-1) won at Fort Morgan, 26-25. Next week: vs. 4A No. 8 Pueblo West, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
8. Holy Family (2-0) won vs. No. 5 Roosevelt, 41-26. Next week: Bye.
9. Green Mountain (0-1) at Newport Beach-Corona del Mar, 7 p.m. MT Saturday. Next week: vs. No. 2 Pomona, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
10. Palisade (1-1) lost vs. 4A No. 3 Montrose, 37-20. Next week: at Resurrection Christian, 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
1. Cherry Creek (2-0) won at Cardinal Mooney (Fla.), 24-21: UConn commit Jayden Fox set the tone with a 55-yard touchdown run, Jolon Quintana kicked a clutch 32-yard field goal and the Creek defense shut down a last-minute Cougars drive to give the Bruins a statement win in the Sunshine State. Fox added a 14-yard TD run later in the first half, and Maxwell Lovett scored on a 26-yard reverse to put Creek ahead 21-9 at the break. After Quintana’s field goal, Mooney scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to dra...
1. Cherry Creek (2-0) won at Cardinal Mooney (Fla.), 24-21: UConn commit Jayden Fox set the tone with a 55-yard touchdown run, Jolon Quintana kicked a clutch 32-yard field goal and the Creek defense shut down a last-minute Cougars drive to give the Bruins a statement win in the Sunshine State. Fox added a 14-yard TD run later in the first half, and Maxwell Lovett scored on a 26-yard reverse to put Creek ahead 21-9 at the break. After Quintana’s field goal, Mooney scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to draw within three, but the Bruins defense stood tall after the Cougars crossed midfield on their final possession. Next week: vs. Millard North (Neb.), 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
2. Valor Christian (2-0) won at No. 6 Regis Jesuit, 41-15. The Eagles were up 10-0 after one quarter and 34-7 at half in a game that was never in doubt. Valor Christian’s size and talent at the skill positions, headlined by do-everything Cash Spence, was too much to handle for Regis Jesuit. Next week: at Las Vegas-Faith Lutheran, 7 p.m. Sept. 6.
3. Legend (2-0) won vs. No. 9 Grandview, 28-16: Boston College QB commit DJ Bordeaux and junior Kellen Marchand hooked up for two TD passes, the second putting Legend ahead for good in the fourth quarter, and senior Ryken Banks ran for 125 yards and one TD to survive a Grandview upset bid. Bordeaux also threw three interceptions, but a stout Titans defense led by junior Kellen Brown (14 tackles, 1 INT) did enough to keep the Wolves at bay. Next week: at No. 5 Columbine, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5.
. It was a tight 21-7 game at halftime and the Tigers were still in it, but the Mustangs used Zeke Andrews’ 3-yard rushing TD in the third quarter to pull away. Another rushing TD in the fourth quarter put Ralston Valley up 34-7 early in the fourth quarter. Tommy Thiesen’s 23-yard rushing TD with about eight minutes left finally got some momentum back for Erie, but it was too little, too late for the Tigers. Next week: vs. No. 9 Grandview, 7 p.m. Sept. 4.
: Dieuvenson Sorenson ran in a TD from 5 yards out and Caeden Reeder found Sidney Lynn for a scoring pass to help give the Grizzlies a 26-6 halftime lead that held up for a win in Jay Madden’s debut as T-Ridge head coach. Columbine fell to 0-2 to start the season for the first time in 11 years. Next week: vs. No. 3 Legend, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5.
6. Regis Jesuit (0-2) lost vs. No. 2 Valor Christian, 41-15. The Raiders’ early-season schedule has been brutal, as RJ started the season last week against defending champion Cherry Creek. Hopefully, this August gauntlet pays dividends in October and November. Next week: vs. Phoenix-Brophy Prep, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
7. Fairview (1-0) won at Legacy, 41-7: Senior Sebastian Ruttgers found the end zone three times, including a 60-yard pick-six, and junior quarterback Ki Ellison threw a pair of TD passes in a Knights rout. Next week: vs. No. 10 Arvada West, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
8. Pine Creek (1-1) won vs. Cherokee Trail, 35-21: A lightning delay turned this into a late-night affair, but Pine Creek did enough work early on to take a 21-0 lead into halftime and eventually ride out Trevor Hudson’s first win as Eagles head coach. Caleb Petree and Xavier Lukes both ran in TDs to build the early lead, with Lukes scoring from 58 yards out. Next week: Bye.
: Idaho commit Blitz McCarty threw a pair of touchdown passes, and Noah Galvez drilled a field goal to give the Wolves a 16-15 lead early in the fourth quarter. But the Titans offense answered with back-to-back touchdowns in the final frame to beat Grandview for the second straight season. Next week: at No. 4 Ralston Valley, 7 p.m. Sept. 4.
10. Arvada West (2-0) won vs. Mountain Range, 56-0: The Wildcats dominated on both sides of the ball en route to posting their largest margin of victory since beating Boulder by the same score on Sept. 1, 2022. A-West has outscored its first two opponents 90-13 and is 2-0 for the third straight season heading into a showdown with Fairview. Next week: at No. 7 Fairview, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
: In the highly anticipated Jeffco rivalry, Chargers QB Cash Williams tossed a pair of TDs to put the Chargers up early, but Dakota Ridge stormed back with a pair of TDs by Jack Offerdahl. The senior jackknife had a 10-yard rushing TD, then a punt return for a TD to give the Eagles a 14-12 lead. Landon Kalsbeck’s rushing TD late in the third quarter made it 21-12. Next week: at Winter Springs, Fla., 5 p.m. Sept. 5.
2. Broomfield (1-0) won vs. Frederick, 31-13: Frederick took an early lead on a field goal, but then Khalil Benner-Brooks uncorked a 75-yard kick return for a TD. Broomfield never looked back. Nathan Arredondo added a rushing TD in the second quarter, then Benner-Brooks’ 30-yard rushing TD with seven minutes left put the game on ice for the defending state champions. Next week: at Monarch, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
3. Montrose (2-0) won vs. Greeley West, 48-0: The Red Hawks boat-raced the Spartans, jumping out to a 34-0 lead by halftime. Chase Mehan got things going with an 89-yard rushing TD midway through the first, then Trevor Prock tacked on a rushing TD later in the quarter. By the time Cade Saunders tossed a 30-yard TD pass to Mehan with less than a minute to go in the first, the rout was on. Next week: at Palisade, 7 p.m. Sept. 4.
4. Palmer Ridge (1-0) won vs. No. 7 Ponderosa, 42-14: Jackson Mabe’s 57-yard rushing TD gave the Bears an early lead, and then they poured it on. Mabe ran for another score late in the first quarter, then Cole Harris connected with Michael Toth for a 14-yard TD pass late in the second quarter. That, plus a two-point conversion, made it 21-0. Colter Espinoza’s rushing TD with less than a minute to go in the first half finally got Pondo on the board, but the game was already out of hand. Harris’ 51-yard TD pass to Zak Crisler late in the third quarter essentially sealed the game. Next week: at Doherty, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4.
5. Heritage (1-0) won vs. Severance, 46-13: Senior running back Mo Thenell gashed Severance for multiple big plays, including a 91-yard screen pass from Jamison Seese and a 49-yard scoring run, as the Eagles offensive machine rolled to a decisive season-opening win. Next week: at Arapahoe, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
: Senior running back Trevon Salas ran in three touchdowns, and senior quarterback Leland Frescaz connected with Kobe Dooley for a score in a game that was called in the third quarter due to lightning. Next week: at Northfield, 6 p.m. Sept. 4.
7. Ponderosa (0-1) lost at No. 4 Palmer Ridge, 42-14: Tough opener for the Mustangs, but they showed flashes of what they can do long-term. First things first: Ponderosa needs to shore things up on defense, especially in the secondary where they were burned for a number of plus plays by the Bears. Next week: vs. Rampart, 7 p.m. Sept. 4.
8. Golden (1-0) on bye: The Demons had the weekend off after scoring a Week 0 victory over Rifle on Aug. 22. Next week: at Brighton, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
9. Pueblo West (2-0) won vs. Pueblo County, 39-34: In the rivalry game at CSU-Pueblo, the Cyclones took an 18-7 lead into halftime, but the Hornets didn’t quit. Pueblo County scored 27 points in the final quarter, but Pueblo West scored 21 points in the frame as they continued to pound the rock and also notched a pick-six on defense. The Cyclones held on for the win. Next week: at 3A No. 2 Pomona, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
10. Riverdale Ridge (1-0) won vs. Prairie View, 48-7: The Ravens raced out to a 14-0 lead after one quarter, and then a trio of Jeter McArthur TD passes gave Riverdale Ridge a 34-0 halftime lead. Dean Presswood then poured it on it a 75-yard rushing TD in the third quarter. Next week: at Poudre, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5.
1. Thompson Valley (1-0) won vs. Berthoud, 17-7. Next week: at Greeley Central, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4.
2. Pomona (1-0) won vs. Kennedy, 49-0. Next week: vs. 4A No. 9 Pueblo West, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
3. Windsor (1-0) won at No. 6 Green Mountain, 55-0. Next week: vs. Longmont, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
4. Mead (1-0) won at No. 10 Pueblo South, 42-0. Next week: at Frederick, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
5. Roosevelt (1-0) won vs. Northfield, 35-0. Next week: at No. 9 Holy Family, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
6. Green Mountain (0-1) lost vs. No. 3 Windsor, 55-0. Next week: vs Corona del Mar, 8 p.m. Sept. 6.
7. Lutheran (0-1) lost vs. Cooper, 55-13. Next week: at Fort Morgan, 7 p.m. Sept. 4.
8. Pueblo East (1-0) did not play. Next week: vs. Discovery Canyon, 7 p.m. Sept. 4.
9. Holy Family (1-0) won at Northridge, 49-6. Next week: vs. No. 5 Roosevelt, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
10. Pueblo South (0-1) lost vs. No. 4 Mead, 42-0. Next week: at Falcon, 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
Colorado high school football quietly kicked off the season last week and now head into the second week of play with a little clearer picture of the top teams in the state.Cherry Creek remains the top team in Colorado high school football after a 45-10 rout of Regis Jesuit. Besides the Bruins, which other teams are leading the way in the Centennial State to start the 2025 season?The Massey Ratings, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin...
Colorado high school football quietly kicked off the season last week and now head into the second week of play with a little clearer picture of the top teams in the state.
Cherry Creek remains the top team in Colorado high school football after a 45-10 rout of Regis Jesuit. Besides the Bruins, which other teams are leading the way in the Centennial State to start the 2025 season?
The Massey Ratings, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.
Here are the top 25 Colorado high school football teams, according to Massey.
Last season, Cherry Creek rattled off 13 consecutive wins after dropping its season opener against Skyridge, en route to winning the Colorado high school football Class 5A state championship.
The Bruins started off this 2025 Colorado high school football campaign in much different fashion as they dominated Regis Jesuit, 45-10, to kickoff the season. Not too shabby for a program that has now won 60 games over the past six seasons.
Louisiana Tech commitment Brady Vodicka is back at the controls of the offense after a 2024 season that saw the quarterback throw for 2,785 yards and 24 touchdowns. Cherry Creek on offense is balanced between Vodicka and running back Jayden Fox, who rushed for 1,815 yards and 19 scores last fall. The wide receiver room is stacked, led by Maxwell Lovett, Alijah Landrum-Hamilton and tight end Ty Goettsche.
This week the Bruins will head down to the Sunshine State to take on one of Florida’s top programs in Cardinal Mooney over in Orlando.
No first game jitters whatsoever for Valor Christian, who opened up the season with a dominant 36-14 victory over Pine Creek.
Quarterback Dawson Olk is back at the helm of the Valor Christian offense after a ’24 season that saw the passer compile 2,549 yards and 21 touchdowns.
The Eagles head into a tough stretch of games in the next few weeks, in which they’ll face Faith Lutheran (Utah) and Mountain Vista. Next up for Valor Christian is Regis Jesuit, who is coming off a 45-10 loss to top-ranked Cherry Creek.
Mountain Vista opened up the 2025 Colorado high school football season in offensive style as they needed all of 48 minutes to defeat Liberty, 49-45, in a shootout.
Leading the charge on offense for the Golden Eagles was quarterback Marquise Reese, who completed 22 of 36 passes for 410 yards and five touchdowns. Reese’s two favorite targets on the evening were Brooklyn Bailey (four catches, 134 yards) and Ja’pree Jennings (nine catches, 119 yards).
The Golden Eagles will shift their focus as they head on the road to face Arapahoe.
Legend started their season last week against Fruita Monument and the Titans dominated the game in every facet, cruising to a 63-10 victory.
Boston College quarterback commit DJ Bordeaux had a nearly flawless day throwing the rock for the Titans, completing 12 of 15 passes for 237 yards and five touchdowns through the air.
The Titans face Grandview at home this week before taking to the road the following week against Columbine.
The Mustangs had themselves a bye week to start the season, but will begin play this week when they hit the road to face Erie.
Ralston Valley is coming off a 10-2 campaign and return numerous starters on both sides of the ball, including 6-foot-6 quarterback Zeke Andrews, who threw for 2,383 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2024.
When it comes to Colorado high school football teams, the Mustangs may have one of the more potent offenses around.
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