The Thompson Valley (Loveland, CO) varsity football team will host Discovery Canyon (Colorado Springs, CO) today at 1 p.m. at Thompson Valley. This game is part of the 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs in the Class 3A tournament.

Discovery Canyon vs Thompson Valley High School Football Game Info:

What: Colorado High School Football
Who: DCHS vs TVHS
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 1:00pm
Bracket: 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 3A
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Discovery Canyon vs Thompson Valley

The Thompson Valley Eagles (11-0) will take on Discovery Canyon (9-2) in a highly anticipated home playoff game today at 1 p.m. in Loveland, CO. This game is part of the 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs in the Class 3A tournament.

Team Records and Performance

Both teams come into this matchup with impressive records. Discovery Canyon, led by a perfect league record of 5-0, has demonstrated solid performance throughout the season, posting a win percentage of .818. The Thunder (as they are known) are also undefeated in away games, with a strong road performance of 4-0. Their 462 total points scored this season and their balanced offense—rushing for 236.2 yards per game and passing for 103.5 yards—underscore their capability.

In contrast, Thompson Valley has remained undefeated this season, securing an unblemished 11-0 record. Their dominance in both league and non-league play has been a highlight, with the team scoring a total of 272 points while allowing only 65 points over the course of the season. Known for a balanced attack, the Eagles are similarly proficient in both rushing (232.5 yards per game) and passing (71.7 yards per game), but their defensive statistics are particularly striking, with only 65 points allowed all season.

Scoring and Key Stats

Thompson Valley’s defense has been their biggest strength, with a defense that has limited opponents to a mere 5.9 points per game. In comparison, Discovery Canyon averages 42 points per game, driven largely by their dynamic running back, Hayden Jones, who leads the team with 89.1 rushing yards per game and a total of 191.9 yards per game.

Thompson Valley’s offensive attack is led by running back Joseph Urrutia, who averages 63.4 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Finley Lucas has been a dual-threat, with Garet Hendrickson and Urrutia contributing significantly in the air and on the ground.

Player Matchups to Watch

Discovery Canyon’s standout player, Hayden Jones, will be key to the Thunder’s success in this game. He is not only the team’s leading rusher but also plays a pivotal role in the passing game, with 102.8 passing yards per game. Jones will be tested by Thompson Valley’s staunch defense, which has stifled opponents all season.

For the Eagles, Garet Hendrickson (105.5 total yards per game) and Eli Metzger (5.1 points per game) will be crucial in both maintaining possession and scoring, as they face a Thunder defense that has allowed 36.5 points per game.

Season Breakdown

• Discovery Canyon: 9-2 overall, 5-0 in league play. Their only losses came in non-league games, but they are unbeaten on the road (4-0).
• Thompson Valley: 11-0 overall, 5-0 in league play. The Eagles have been dominant at home, winning all 6 of their home games this season.

Both teams have been efficient in scoring and will look to continue their high-powered offenses into the playoffs. However, Thompson Valley’s stingy defense and complete team effort have them as the favorites in this matchup.

As both teams prepare for this playoff showdown, the question remains: Will Discovery Canyon’s offense be able to overcome Thompson Valley’s dominant defense, or will the Eagles continue their perfect season into the next round of the 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs? Fans can expect an exciting clash with high stakes at Thompson Valley High School.