
Colorado High School Football Realignment Sets New 2026 Schedules
A statewide CHSAA realignment reshapes high school football leagues, moving Alamosa back to historic rivals and reconfiguring divisions for smaller programs.
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A statewide CHSAA realignment reshapes high school football leagues, moving Alamosa back to historic rivals and reconfiguring divisions for smaller programs.

Jake Heaps, a former college quarterback turned head coach at Legend High School, has been suspended for two games and barred from the playoffs, yet the team remains a strong contender for the state title, returning key players and facing a challenging schedule.

The Colorado High School Activities Association has handed Legend High School a two‑game suspension for head coach Jake Heaps, citing multiple recruiting and practice infractions that could reshape the team’s postseason prospects.
Dove Creek High School announced it will not field a varsity football team in 2026, citing safety concerns and a thin roster after a 4-5 season.
The 2025 Colorado high school football season opens with Week Zero on August 21, featuring defending champions, new coaches and emerging quarterbacks poised to reshape the competitive landscape.

After a 20‑year hiatus, the Roaring Fork High School football program is back, with former coach Tory Jensen guiding a revitalized squad that opens its season on Aug. 21 against Gunnison.

The Colorado High School Activities Association has released new football reclassifications that move Grand Junction Tigers to 5A, drop Fruita Monument to 4A, and place Grand Junction Central in a mixed 4A/3A league, setting up early season rivalry games and altered playoff pathways.

The Rangeview boys basketball team spent the summer traveling across Colorado as their home gym was under construction, culminating in the Colorado Live Showcase where they faced Utah’s Rowland Hall, topped Chaparral and Cherokee Trail, and began shaping a roster that will miss Marceles Duncan but lean on Archie Weatherspoon V and a group of emerging players.

The year-end All-State team released by Prep Baseball Colorado celebrates exceptional performances from Western Slope players, highlighting college commitments and impressive statistical achievements.

Thirteen players from the San Luis Valley earned spots on the 2026 All‑State teams, with Monte Vista leading the contingent and its coach Luke Bradshaw named Class 2A Coach of the Year.

The 2026 All-State baseball teams were released on June 9, highlighting a standout performance by the San Luis Valley. Monte Vista High School led with five selections, including three first‑team players, while other valley schools contributed notable honorees and Coach Luke Bradshaw was named Class 2A Coach of the Year.

Northridge High School is set to field a girls flag football team this fall, joining a statewide surge in the sport's popularity.

The Colorado High School Activities Association announced its Class 3A All-State girls soccer teams, highlighting senior standouts Araceli Molina and Jayden Wubben from Alamosa High School.

The Colorado High School Activities Association has released the brackets for the 4A and 5A ice hockey state tournaments, outlining dates, venues and qualification pathways leading up to the March 2 championships at Magness Arena.

The Colorado High School Activities Association announced the 2026 baseball state champions, with five programs securing their first or repeat titles across the classifications.

Coaches across Colorado selected a group of eleven athletes from Montezuma and Dolores counties for all‑state teams in track and field, girls soccer and girls golf, highlighting a season of collective achievement.
Fossil Ridge High School secured its second consecutive Colorado 5A girls soccer state title, powered by senior midfielder Reese Morgan’s clutch goals and Coach Cyrus Salehi’s second straight Coach of the Year honor.

The Colorado High School Activities Association announced the 2026 All-State Girls Soccer Teams, highlighting Players and Coaches of the Year from Classes 5A through 2A, as well as first‑team, second‑team and honorable‑mention selections from schools across the state.

The 2026 CHSAA baseball championships will feature eight‑team fields in each classification, with games spread across Pueblo, Greeley, Colorado Springs, Denver and Aurora. Spectator rules, ticketing and broadcasting details have been announced.
In a dramatic overtime finish, Fossil Ridge defeated Mountain Vista to claim its second consecutive Class 5A girls soccer title, highlighted by Reese Morgan’s decisive goal and a season defined by resilience and defensive excellence.

The 2026 Colorado high school baseball regional playoffs open on May 16, leading to state championship games that start on May 22. Detailed brackets reveal a packed schedule of regional contests for all classifications.

Durango will host the 4A Region 3 tournament on Saturday, facing No. 30 Conifer at 1 p.m. after a 16‑7 season that has already surpassed last year’s win total. Key players and rival matchups set the stage for a potential state‑tournament appearance.

The Colorado High School Activities Association released the 2026 Class 5A baseball regional tournament brackets, featuring 32 teams across eight regions, with Vista PEAK Prep seeded No. 20 set to face No. 4 Regis Jesuit.
A May 11 eligibility decision forced Windsor’s baseball squad to forfeit eight games, dropping its record and eliminating it from the 4A postseason. Athletic director Eric Johnson called the mistake an administrative error, while coach Brad Deal reflected on a 15‑year career marked by his first forfeiture.