The Castle View varsity football team from Castle Rock, CO, is hosting a home playoff game against Cherokee Trail from Aurora, CO, today at 12:00 PM. The game will take place at Douglas County Schools Stadium in Castle Rock.
Here’s how to watch Cherokee Trail vs Castle View:
What: Colorado High School Football
Who: Cherokee Trail (CO) vs Castle View (CO)
When: Today, November 10, 2024
Time: 12:00. p.m. ET
Brackets: 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 5A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: Cherokee Trail vs. Castle View
In an anticipated matchup, Cherokee Trail (4-6) and Castle View (7-3) face off with both teams looking to bolster their records. Each team brings unique strengths, statistics, and key players into this Colorado league clash.
Team Rankings & Records
Cherokee Trail (4-6, 2-3 league)
- Class Rank: 24
- League Rank: 17
- Home Record: 1-4
- Away Record: 3-2
- Win %: .400
- Points For: 174
- Points Against: 238
Castle View (7-3, 3-2 league)
- Class Rank: 20
- League Rank: 15
- Home Record: 4-1
- Away Record: 3-2
- Win %: .700
- Points For: 251
- Points Against: 194
Team Scoring Averages
Castle View has a stronger offensive scoring average, particularly in the second quarter, where they average 10.2 points compared to Cherokee Trail’s 1.4 in the first quarter. This trend shows Castle View’s ability to build early leads, while Cherokee Trail performs better in the fourth quarter with an average of 11.2 points, suggesting a tendency to rally late in the game.
| Quarter | Cherokee Trail | Castle View |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 1.4 | 4.7 |
| Q2 | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| Q3 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Q4 | 11.2 | 4.4 |
| OT1 | – | 7.0 |
| OT2 | – | 7.0 |
| Final | 17.4 | 25.1 |
Stat Comparison
Rushing: Castle View holds the edge in rushing yards per game with 172.8 compared to Cherokee Trail’s 124.5.
Passing: Both teams have similar passing yardage, with Cherokee Trail averaging 150.9 and Castle View close behind at 158.4.
Total Yards: Castle View leads with 331.2 yards per game, while Cherokee Trail averages 275.4.
Defensive Tackles: Castle View’s defense averages more tackles (56.5) than Cherokee Trail (47.0).
Key Team Leaders
For Cherokee Trail, Brian Tucker leads with 63.5 rushing yards per game, while Tyson Smith drives the passing game with 131.5 yards per game. In tackles, Mateo Garreffa is the standout with 7.6 tackles per game. On the Castle View side, Aaron Perry leads in rushing with 95.6 yards per game, and Derek Gordon leads in passing with 136.2 yards per game. Defensively, Jackson Brenner tops the tackles with 8.1 per game.
| Statistic | Cherokee Trail Leader | Castle View Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards | #6 Brian Tucker (63.5) | #33 Aaron Perry (95.6) |
| Passing Yards | #15 Tyson Smith (131.5) | #14 Derek Gordon (136.2) |
| Receiving Yards | #20 Brian Cusack (53.8) | #8 Sam Harry (47.7) |
| Tackles | #21 Mateo Garreffa (7.6) | #5 Jackson Brenner (8.1) |
| Sacks | #11 Cade Brook (0.8) | #75 Jacob Mcconnell (0.3) |
| Points Per Game | #96 Forrest Cornett (4.0) | #33 Aaron Perry (6.7) |
Common Opponents & Recent Performance
Both teams share common opponents, ThunderRidge and Mountain Vista, each with a 1-1 record. Cherokee Trail defeated ThunderRidge (35-7) but lost to Mountain Vista (42-0). Castle View also defeated ThunderRidge (38-14) but fell to Mountain Vista (49-7), suggesting similar performance trends against shared opponents.
Final Outlook
Castle View’s balanced offense and stronger scoring average position them as favorites, while Cherokee Trail’s late-game scoring capabilities and strong fourth-quarter resilience could lead to an exciting matchup. Each team will be looking to capitalize on their unique strengths to secure a league win.
