The Palmer Ridge (Monument, CO) varsity football team is set to host Broomfield (CO) in a home playoff matchup on Friday, November 22, at 7:00 PM at Palmer Ridge. This game is part of the 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs for Class 4A.

Broomfield vs Palmer Ridge High School Football Game Info:

What: Colorado High School Football
Who: Broomfield vs Palmer Ridge
When: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:00pm.
Bracket: 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 4A
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Broomfield vs Palmer Ridge

The 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs continue with a marquee Class 4A matchup as Palmer Ridge (Monument, CO) hosts Broomfield (CO) on Friday, November 22, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter this highly anticipated showdown with identical 10-1 records, making it a battle of evenly matched powerhouses.

Team Overviews

Broomfield Eagles

• State Rank: 15
• Class Rank: 4
• Record: 10-1 (5-0 league)
• Scoring Average: 40.4 points per game
• Defensive Strength: Allowed only 89 points all season
• Key Player: Colin Torres leads the rushing attack with 90.9 yards per game, while quarterback Darien Jackson adds 161.5 passing yards per game.

Broomfield’s offense excels in balance, averaging 232.8 rushing yards and 179.4 passing yards per game. With a stout defense allowing fewer than 8 points per game, the Eagles have been dominant on both sides of the ball.

Palmer Ridge Bears

• State Rank: 18
• Record: 10-1 (5-0 league)
• Scoring Average: 40.7 points per game
• Key Player: Running back Avier Elvira powers the offense with an impressive 130 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Carson Campbell provides steady leadership, contributing 66 passing yards per game.

The Bears are a run-heavy team, averaging 316.4 rushing yards per game. Their defense, though allowing slightly more points than Broomfield, has been solid, giving up just 139 points this season.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Both teams bring explosive offenses to the table, with Palmer Ridge averaging slightly more points per game (40.7) than Broomfield (40.4). While Broomfield excels in balanced yardage, Palmer Ridge’s ground game has been virtually unstoppable, outpacing the Eagles’ rushing attack by over 80 yards per game.

The two share a pair of common opponents—Longmont and Vista Ridge—and defeated both in dominant fashion. Palmer Ridge outscored them 91-21, while Broomfield posted an equally impressive 108-7.

Key Factors to Watch

• Broomfield’s Balanced Offense: Quarterback Darien Jackson and running back Colin Torres will need to combine for a strong dual-threat performance against Palmer Ridge’s stout front.
• Palmer Ridge’s Ground Game: Led by Avier Elvira, the Bears’ rushing attack will be crucial in controlling the clock and wearing down Broomfield’s defense.
• Defensive Matchups: Broomfield’s defensive front, led by Walker Susuras (1 sack per game), must contain Palmer Ridge’s rushing game. Conversely, Palmer Ridge’s defense must force Broomfield into passing situations, disrupting Jackson’s rhythm.

Prediction

With both teams boasting nearly identical records and scoring averages, this game could come down to which defense can make key stops. Broomfield’s balance might give them an edge, but Palmer Ridge’s home-field advantage and dominant rushing attack will make this an exciting contest.

Expect a hard-fought game as two of Colorado’s best vie for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.