The Broomfield (CO) varsity football team will host Vista Ridge (Colorado Springs, CO) in a home playoff game today at 10:00 AM. This game is part of the 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 4A tournament.

Vista Ridge vs Broomfield High School Football Game Info:

What: Colorado High School Football
Who: Vista Ridge vs Broomfield
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 10:00am.
Bracket: 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 4A
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Vista Ridge vs Broomfield

The Broomfield High School varsity football team (9-1) will face off against Vista Ridge (7-4) in a home playoff game today at 10:00 AM. The game is part of the 2024 CHSAA State Football Playoffs – Class 4A, where Broomfield has been dominant this season with a perfect league record of 5-0 and an overall win percentage of 90%.

Team Overview

Broomfield Eagles (9-1)
The Eagles come into this playoff matchup with a stellar season record of 9 wins and only 1 loss, dominating their league with a perfect 5-0 record. The team’s success has been driven by an explosive offense, averaging 39.5 points per game. Broomfield’s offense is led by quarterback Darien Jackson, who has thrown for 175.1 passing yards per game, along with star receiver Mikhail Benner, who contributes 144.9 receiving yards per game. Their rushing attack, led by Colin Torres (100.3 rushing yards per game), has been equally effective, racking up an average of 247.7 rushing yards per game. On defense, Broomfield has been strong with 55.5 tackles per game and 2.6 sacks per game, led by linebacker Brendan Fritch.

Vista Ridge Wolves (7-4)
Vista Ridge enters the playoffs with a 7-4 record, including a 3-2 mark in league play. The Wolves have shown resilience this season with a balanced offense, scoring an average of 24.6 points per game. They rely heavily on the passing game, led by Zayden Stevens, who averages 133.4 passing yards per game. Gabriel Mcfarland has been the top performer in the backfield, rushing for 101.3 yards per game. Despite being a solid all-around team, Vista Ridge has struggled on the road with a 3-3 away record this season, which will be a significant challenge when facing the high-flying Broomfield team on their home turf.

Head-to-Head Matchup

While the teams have not met this season, Broomfield’s strong all-around play and stellar record make them the favorites in this matchup. The Eagles have a clear edge in both total yards per game (422.8 vs. 310.4) and scoring, where they average 38.8 points per game compared to Vista Ridge’s 22.3.

Vista Ridge’s defense will need to step up to contain Broomfield’s potent offense, particularly in the rushing and passing games. On the other hand, the Wolves will need big performances from Mcfarland and Stevens to stay competitive against a Broomfield team that has proven it can dominate in all phases of the game.

Game Preview

The stage is set for a thrilling playoff battle as Broomfield looks to continue its dominant season, while Vista Ridge aims to pull off the upset. With both teams hungry for a state title run, the game promises to deliver exciting action as the Wolves visit the Eagles’ home field at 10:00 AM today.

Key Players to Watch

• Broomfield: Darien Jackson (QB), Colin Torres (RB), Mikhail Benner (WR)
• Vista Ridge: Zayden Stevens (QB), Gabriel Mcfarland (RB), Aidan Vanaman (WR)

As both teams bring their best to the field, fans can expect a highly competitive and intense game, with Broomfield’s offense facing off against Vista Ridge’s defense in what is sure to be a memorable playoff showdown.