Tonight, high school football fans in Colorado have a thrilling matchup as the Palmer Ridge Bears travel to face the Doherty Spartans at 6:30 PM. Both teams enter the contest undefeated at 1-0, promising an exciting game.

Game Preview

The Palmer Ridge Bears started the season strong with a 42-14 win in their opener. With a powerful offense led by Jackson Mabe, Cole Harris, and Zak Crisler, the Bears aim to continue their high-scoring performance against Doherty.

Doherty Spartans also come in 1-0 after defeating Liberty 28-20 in their first game. Key players Brody Noll, Jacob Meadow, and Gavin Gilbert will try to keep the Spartans’ perfect record intact.

Where to Watch

Fans can watch Palmer Ridge @ Doherty live on the NFHS Network. Tickets are available for purchase on GoFan. Scoretracker updates will provide live play-by-play throughout the game.

Team Rankings & Records

Team	National Rank	CO Rank	Class	Overall	Home	Away	Win %	PF	PA
Palmer Ridge Bears	861	7	1	1-0	1-0	0-0	1.000	42	14
Doherty Spartans	6,359	68	17	1-0	0-0	1-0	1.000	28	20

Scoring Averages Per Quarter

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total
Palmer Ridge	13	8	14	7	42
Doherty	6	0	7	15	28

Key Players to Watch

Palmer Ridge Bears

• Jackson Mabe: 189 rushing yards per game
• Cole Harris: 200 passing yards per game, 266 total yards
• Zak Crisler: 86 receiving yards per game

Doherty Spartans

• Brody Noll: 40 rushing yards per game, 9 tackles
• Jacob Meadow: 56 passing yards per game
• Gavin Gilbert: 70 receiving yards per game

Upcoming Schedule

Palmer Ridge Bears

• Sept 26: Mesa Ridge (Home)
• Oct 24: Rampart (Away)
• Oct 30: Liberty (Home)

Doherty Spartans

• Sept 19: Rampart (Home)
• Oct 24: Mesa Ridge (Home)
• Aug 29: Liberty (Win 28-20)

Game Analysis

Both teams are undefeated, making this a critical early-season matchup. Palmer Ridge’s strong offense will challenge Doherty’s defense, while the Spartans’ balanced attack will look to exploit any weaknesses in the Bears’ game plan.

Predicted Score: Palmer Ridge 35 – Doherty 28