Initial Stages and Upsets
- Seedings and Format: The tournament brackets were announced for various classifications including 2A, 3A, 4A, and 5A. Legacy earned the No. 1 seed in the 5A bracket with a 12-1-2 regular-season record. The 5A tournament involved a 32-team single-elimination bracket.
- Second Round Highlights: In the second round, several lower-seeded teams overcame their higher-seeded opponents. Notable matches included No. 9 seed Regis Jesuit defeating No. 8 seed Cherry Creek 1-0, and No. 14 seed Cherokee Trail’s 2-1 victory over No. 3 seed Rampart. No. 7 seed Broomfield progressed by defeating No. 10 seed Fossil Ridge 2-1 in overtime.
Quarterfinals and Semifinals
- Quarterfinal Outcomes: The quarterfinals saw further interesting developments. Regis Jesuit, the No. 9 seed, overcame No. 16 seed Liberty 4-1. Denver East (No. 4 seed) narrowly defeated Arapahoe (No. 5 seed) 1-0. On the other side of the bracket, Broomfield (No. 7 seed) continued their impressive run by beating No. 2 seed Ralston Valley 2-1 in a dramatic overtime upset. Cherokee Trail (No. 14 seed) defeated Legend (No. 11 seed) 2-0.
- Semifinal Thrillers: The semifinals were marked by intense competition and tight matches. Denver East (No. 4 seed) won against Regis Jesuit (No. 9 seed) in a shootout following a 0-0 tie through regulation and overtime. Broomfield (No. 7 seed) secured their finals spot by defeating Cherokee Trail (No. 14 seed) 2-1, with a crucial goal in the second overtime.
Championship Expectations
The State Championship game, featuring Denver East and Broomfield, is scheduled to be played on November 11 at Switchbacks Weidner Field in Colorado Springs.