Roosevelt Topples Unbeaten Loveland in Colorado 4A Football

Colorado high school football entered the penultimate week of its 2026 regular season with major changes in the rankings after Roosevelt defeated previously unbeaten Loveland 43-13 in Class 4A. The October 20 rankings reported by The Denver Post and the Coloradoan placed Roosevelt among the state's leading teams as programs prepared for the final stretch before the playoffs.

Roosevelt improved to 7-1 with the victory, moving from No. 6 to No. 4 in The Denver Post's Class 4A rankings and from No. 4 to No. 2 in the Coloradoan's CHSAA rankings. Loveland, which entered the matchup at 7-0, fell to 7-1 and dropped from No. 4 to No. 6 in The Denver Post's list.

According to The Denver Post, Roosevelt quarterback Mason Mallory completed 11 of 15 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns against Loveland. The result ended the Red Wolves' unbeaten start and strengthened Roosevelt's position ahead of its next game against Frederick on October 23.

Class 5A continued to be led by Cherry Creek, which improved to 7-1 after beating Eaglecrest 31-17. The Bruins retained the No. 1 position in The Denver Post's rankings and the Coloradoan's CHSAA list. Fort Collins remained the only undefeated team in Class 5A, extending its record to 8-0 with a 21-12 victory over Fossil Ridge.

According to The Denver Post, Cherry Creek quarterback and other offensive contributors helped the team secure another win in a competitive Centennial League matchup. The Bruins were scheduled to face Mullen on October 23, while Fort Collins was set to visit Riverdale Ridge that evening.

Valor Christian held second place in The Denver Post's Class 5A rankings after a 42-0 shutout of Pine Creek. Quarterback Titus Huard threw six touchdown passes for 181 yards on nine completions, according to the newspaper. The Eagles improved to 6-2 and were scheduled to host Fountain-Fort Carson on October 23.

Mountain Vista remained third in The Denver Post's Class 5A rankings at 7-1 after defeating Arvada West 44-6. Running back Brody Callister recorded 63 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Grandview, also 7-1, stayed fourth after a 31-7 win over Cherokee Trail.

In Class 4A, Broomfield maintained the top position with an 8-0 record after defeating Montbello 51-10. Ponderosa also remained undefeated at 8-0 following a 38-22 victory over Chaparral, placing the Mustangs second in The Denver Post's rankings. Monarch held third at 7-1 after defeating Boulder 52-9, with quarterback Nico Rizzello accounting for four touchdowns.

The Coloradoan's October 20 report said 14 undefeated teams remained across Colorado, including 10 in 11-player classifications. The report also identified new No. 1 teams in three classifications: The Classical Academy in Class 2A at 8-0, Meeker in Class 1A at 6-1, and McClave in eight-player football at 7-0.

In Class 3A, Palmer Ridge led at 8-0, followed by Holy Family at 7-1 and Mead at 6-2. Idalia topped the six-player rankings at 8-0, while West Grand led the eight-player standings among undefeated teams with an 8-0 record.

Teams across the classifications were scheduled to continue their regular-season campaigns on October 22-24, with several ranked matchups carrying implications for their final positions before postseason play.