Fossil Ridge HS Searching AGAIN for a New Football Coach

by Jeff Fisher
Colorado High School Football Huddle

Two months after taking over as head coach of the Fossil Ridge football program, Chad DeGrenier has resigned.

The Coloradoan.com reports that DeGrenier resigned because of personal and family issues, and will remain head coach at Cactus Shadows High School in Cave Creek, Arizona.

Colorado - 2010 National Signing Day

Kenny Bell (Fairview) WR - Nebraska
Alex Bienemann (Regis Jesuit) DT - Montana
Kain Colter (Cherry Creek) QB - Northwestern
Kyle Klein (Loveland) DL - Kansas St.
Riley Lange (Ponderosa) DL - Wyoming
C.J. Morgan (Eaglecrest) WR - Wyoming
Mike Moudy (Douglas County) OL - Nebraska
Niduka Onyeali (Mullen) WR/RB - Arizona St.
Dwayne Pecosky (Mullen) OL - North Dakota
Sam Stratton (Chatfield) QB - Wyoming
Tyler Strong (Niwot) DL - Wyoming

Fuita Monument Fires Head Football Coach

by Jeff Fisher
Colorado High School Football Huddle

After five straight losing seasons, Fuita Monument has decided to fire head football coach Bill Moore. The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports that the program has been struggling since moving from 4A to 5A.

2009 Colorado Class 5A All-State High School Football Team

Offense
Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr.

QB Nathan Grimes Pomona 6-1 185 Sr.
RB Adonis Ameen-Moore Mullen 5-11 215 Jr.
RB Tyler Pace Pomona 5-11 195 Sr.
RB Lukas Lockett Bear Creek 6-1 200 Sr.
TE Kyle Slavin Chatfield 6-5 225 Sr.
WR Armoni Brewington Bear Creek 6-1 170 Sr.
WR Rayshon Williams Mullen 6-1 180 Sr.
OL Brendon Austin Chaparral 6-6 265 Jr.
OL Mike Moudy Douglas County 6-6 310 Sr.
OL Dwayne Pecosky Mullen 6-2 270 Sr.
OL Alex Novosel Chatfield 6-7 280 Sr.
OL Christian Stefo Pomona 6-5 305 Sr.
Sp. Joe Hemschoot Lakewood 6-2 195 Sr.
Ath. Kain Colter Cherry Creek 6-1 180 Sr.
K Kip Smith Legacy 6-1 220 Sr.

Defense
Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr.

DL Alex Bienemann Regis Jesuit 6-3 265 Sr.
DL Nduka Onyeali Mullen 6-2 240 Sr.
DL Caleb Spaulding Fort Collins 6-2 235 Sr.
DL Sammy Wood Mullen 6-0 200 Sr.
LB Brian Caggiano Mountain Vista 6-4 230 Sr.
LB Hunter Foraker Mullen 6-0 230 Sr.
LB Chris Martin Grandview 6-5 240 Sr.
LB David Thurston Arvada West 6-1 220 Sr.
LB Daijon Tyler Pomona 6-1 215 Sr.
LB Billy Sprague T. Jefferson 6-2 210 Sr.
DB Kenny Bell Fairview 6-2 175 Sr.
DB Michael Brady Highlands Ranch 5-10 180 Sr.
DB Erik Smith Mullen 5-11 187 Sr.
DB Tucker Tharp Fairview 5-11 180 Sr.
P Justin Castor Arvada West 6-4 180 Sr.

Player of the year: Adonis Ameen-Moore, Mullen
Coach of the year: Jay Madden, Pomona

Honorable mention
Mason Biggi, Poudre, Sr., WR; Andre Brown, Palmer, Sr., Ath.; Robert Davis, Overland, Sr., DB; Stephan Dickens, Cherokee Trail, Sr., DB; Ryan Duman, Pomona, Sr., DE; Spencer Duran, Chaparral, Sr., RB; Drew Ebner, Pomona, Sr., WR; Josh Fralick, Chatfield, Sr., K-P; Gavin Glanz, Arvada West, Sr., QB; Enrique Gonzalez, Rangeview, Sr., LB; Davis Gunter, Arapahoe, Sr., RB; Michael Hall, Overland, Sr., Ret.; Connor Healy, Mullen, Jr., LB; Merrick Kelley, Fort Collins, Sr., DB; Riley Lange, Ponderosa, Sr., DE; Cole Manhart, ThunderRidge, Sr., OL; Beau Martin, Mullen, Sr., DL; Jonathan Mathews, Rangeview, Jr., RB; C.J. Morgan, Eaglecrest, Sr., Slot; Sean Neu, Columbine, Sr., DB; Matt Oesterle, Doherty, Sr., DL; Tanner Ottenbreit, Regis Jesuit, Jr., DB; Holden Reed, Central (G.J.), Sr., QB; Dominic Rufran, Palmer, Jr., WR; Ben Schumacher, Fairview, Sr., QB; Jordan Serena, Chaparral, Jr., WR; Lexington Smith, East, Sr., OL; Danny Spond, Columbine, Sr., QB-DB; Dylan Storm, Mullen Sr., DB; Sam Stratton, Chatfield, Sr., QB; Zach Thenell, Bear Creek, Sr., QB; Brandon Truesdale, Thomas Jefferson, Sr., DE; Jake Utley, Bear Creek, Sr., OL-DL; Austin Wilbers, Cherry Creek, Sr., TE; Leilon Willingham, Mullen, Jr., LB; Eddie Yarbrough, Grandview, Jr., OLB; Casey Young, Regis Jesuit, Jr., WR.

2009 Colorado Class 4A All-State High School Football Team

Offense
Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr.

QB Jake Johnson Longmont 6-3 217 Sr.
RB Mister Jones Littleton 6-2 210 Sr.
RB Dorian Brown Thompson Valley 6-1 220 Jr.
RB Quinton Lawson Ftn.-Fort Carson 5-10 200 Sr.
FB Connor Medbery Loveland 6-0 215 Jr.
WR Wes McKenzie Liberty 6-1 170 Sr.
WR Shane Opitz Heritage 6-1 175 Sr.
TE Tanyan Farley Ralston Valley 6-3 225 Sr.
OL Greg Ancmon Monarch 5-11 240 Sr.
OL Scot Coyle Longmont 6-2 235 Sr.
OL Cody Wheeler Broomfield 6-1 250 Sr.
OL Logan Steppan Heritage 6-0 225 Sr.
OL Aaron DeCino Ralston Valley 6-0 251 Sr.
Ath. Josh Chance Pine Creek 5-10 160 Sr.
K Ryan Stokes Golden 6-2 180 Sr.

Defense
Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr.
DL Ethan Ward Pueblo West 6-3 245 Sr.
DL John Rossi Cheyenne Mtn. 6-2 240 Sr.
DL A.J. Frieler Greeley West 6-5 280 Sr.
DL Steffen Bunting Greeley West 5-9 180 Sr.
LB Tyler Strong Niwot 6-3 268 Sr.
LB Max Morgan Greeley West 6-2 215 Sr.
LB Dylon Johnston Standley Lake 6-0 200 Sr.
LB Austin Livingston Wheat Ridge 5-10 200 Sr.
DB Eric Shannon Wheat Ridge 6-3 185 Sr.
DB Mitch Griebel Heritage 6-0 180 Sr.
DB Kyle Klein Loveland 6-5 215 Sr.
DB Phillip Rhodes Mesa Ridge 6-1 185 Jr.
Sp. Jordan Passehl Montrose 6-4 200 Sr.
LS Steven Barber Dakota Ridge 6-2 215 Sr.
P Avery Llewellyn Durango 6-4 170 Jr.

Player of the year: Mitch Griebel, Heritage
Coach of the year: Mike Griebel, Heritage

Honorable mention
Gus Barnes, Durango, Sr., DB; Aaron Belle, Mesa Ridge, Sr., OL-DL; Mon'Darrius Benson, Mitchell, Sr., RB; Jeff Berghorn Dakota Ridge, Sr., OL; Glayden Berry, Montrose, Sr., FB; Sean Blackmer, Greeley West, Sr., QB; Nick Bunney, Liberty, Sr., RB-LB; Cortlin Couture, Heritage, Sr., OL; Phil DeCoud, Lewis-Palmer, Sr., WR; Andrew Eberle, Loveland, Sr., RB; Chris Fielder, Sierra, Sr., WR; Noah Gaumer, Littleton, Sr., Ath.; Dan Geubelle, Broomfield, Jr., RB; Justin Hansen, Longmont, Jr., DL; Mike Horan, Golden, Sr., WR; Joe Jackson, Brighton, Sr., LB; Kole Kadavy, Greeley Central, Sr., LB; Joe Kawulok, Monarch, Jr., TE; Kris Kentera, Pine Creek, Jr., QB; Kenny Klein, Pine Creek, Sr., LB; Jay Knaus, Longmont, Sr., RB; Charlie Land, Wheat Ridge, Sr., DB; Keith Link, Rock Canyon, Sr., WR; Kelton Manzanares, Niwot, Sr., DB; Kyle Mews, Wheat Ridge, Sr., RB; Josh Mitchell, Monarch, Sr., LB; Nate Robertson, Montrose, Jr., QB; Xavier Romero, Fountain-Fort Carson, Sr., DB; Jess Roverson, Pine Creek, Jr., TE; Hayden Rowley, Fossil Ridge, Sr., RB; Drew Sandlin, Rock Canyon, Sr., QB; Trenton Schamel, Castle View, Sr., DT; Tyler Slade, Monarch, Sr., LB; Cameron Smith, Wheat Ridge, Sr., LB; Austin Spatz, Golden, Sr., WR; Colton Vaughan, Pueblo West, Sr., LB; Andrew Vaughn, Air Academy, Sr., OL-DL; Bryant Wilson, Loveland, Sr., DE; Blair Zimmerman, Heritage, Sr., LB-RB.