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Colorado high school football state title game live scores, updates
December football means championship action in Colorado high school football.
Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins plays host to upper-classification title games for the third straight year on the CSU campus.
The Class 3A final features No. 1 Windsor (13-0) vs. No. 2 Pomona (12-1) in a rematch of last season’s 3A quarterfinals, a close Panthers win.
Coloradoan reporter Chris Abshire and photographer Logan Newell will be posted up at Canvas Stadium with live updates, photos and more from CHSAA state championship football.
Follow here for scores and live updates from the Colorado 3A football state championship game:
It’s been a back and forth game here in this 3A state title game.
The Wizards have the ball around midfield heading into the final period. One quarter to decide a champion here in Fort Collins!
— Chris Abshire
All the momentum was swinging Windsor’s way, but the Pomona defense made a big stand deep into this 3rd quarter.
The Wizards got down to the Windsor 24-yard line but got stuffed on three straight runs before Rome Garcia’s free-run sack on 4th down.
Windsor 14, Pomona 14; late 3rd quarter
— Chris Abshire
No time wasted getting this game tied up again, as Windsor gets the big kick return and needs only six plays to score a touchdown.
Mason Moore hit Keaton Villavicencio on a nice rollout pass for the 12-yard TD strike.
Windsor 14, Pomona 14; early 3rd quarter
— Chris Abshire
The Wizards are in business right away in this second half, getting a 50-yard kickoff return inside the Pomona 40 from Cam Johnson.
An early momentum swing out of the locker room in this 3A title game.
Pomona 14, Windsor 7; early 3rd quarter
— Chris Abshire
The Panthers have really swung this game in their favor.
After a defensive stand near midfield forced a punt, Pomona goes 80 yards in 2 minutes for a touchdown, which came via some trickeration.
Luis Santana (not the starting QB) rolled out right and hit Tucker Ingersoll (the starter) deep down the right sideline. Ingersoll slightly bobbled it but collected the ball and sprinted into the end zone for a 49-yard TD.
Pomona 14, Windsor 7; late 2nd quarter
— Chris Abshire
What an impressive bounceback possession for the Panthers.
They take nearly 6 minutes off the clock with a 15 play, 64 yard drive, taking advantage of a key facemask penalty to score on Emmitt Munson’s 1-yard touchdown run.
We’re all tied up in this 3A championship clash.
Windsor 7, Pomona 7; mid 2nd quarter
— Chris Abshire
The Wizards are first on the board here in this 3A title game!
James Beets forced a big 3rd down fumble and it was scooped up at the Pomona 21-yard line. Mason Moore scored four plays later on quarterback sneak to take the early lead.
Windsor 7, Pomona 0; END 1st quarter
— Chris Abshire
The Wizards had a promising drive going, getting three first downs and nearly reaching the red zone.
However, a penalty halted the momentum and Mason Moore’s 3rd down rollout pass was picked off by Jaydon Molina in the end zone.
Windsor 0, Pomona 0; mid 1st quarter
— Chris Abshire
Pomona started at its own 6-yard-line after some mishaps fielding the opening kickoff.
While they got out of the shadow of their endzone with a first down, the Windsor defense held up with two straight run stops.
A nice punt puts Windsor at its own 29 for the Wizards first possession.
Windsor 0, Pomona 0; early 1st quarter
— Chris Abshire
Pomona will get the ball first after Windsor won the opening coin toss and deferred until the second half.
We’ll see the Panthers’ physical offense first against the strong Wizards’ defense.
— Chris Abshire
My track record has been pretty good this season with a 72-10 record to date. What’s three more picks to end the season?
Can Windsor win a ‘home’ state title? Will Cherry Creek’s dynasty continue?
— Chris Abshire
It’s a nice round number and a title anniversary for the Wizards.
Windsor is playing for the school’s fifth football state title and first since a 2015 Class 4A championship.
That Wizards squad went 13-1, avenged its only loss in the postseason and won an all-NoCo final 35-14 over Loveland down at Mile High Stadium.
— Chris Abshire
It’s a momentous week for Windsor 4-star lineman Deacon Schmitt.
The senior officially signed with Oklahoma on Dec. 3 during the early national signing period and now he’s playing a de-facto home game for the state championship.
“CSU is about 20 minutes from my house and they were my first offer. It’s awesome to play here, never played in a stadium like this before,” Schmitt said.
— Chris Abshire
Here’s the schedule for the 3A, 4A and 5A state championship games on Dec. 6:
- Class 3A: No. 1 Windsor vs. No. 2 Pomona (10 a.m.)
- Class 4A: No. 1 Dakota Ridge vs. No. 3 Palmer Ridge (1:30 p.m.)
- Class 5A: No. 1 Cherry Creek vs. No. 2 Ralston Valley (5 p.m.)
— Chris Abshire
A Wizards’ star will head into state championship action as the Blue Federal Credit Union Fort Collins-area Football Player of the Week.
Windsor running back Adrian Czyszczon ran for nearly 250 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score late in a 21-14 quarterfinal win over No. 5 Holy Family last week.
— Chris Abshire
Chris Abshire covers high school and community sports for the Coloradoan.
An investigation is underway after authorities found a body near a picnic area in western Colorado last weekend that appears to have been eaten by a bear.
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office says the human remains were located on Sunday near the Wild Rose Picnic Area off Lands End Road on the Grand Mesa. Investigators say the remains were scavenged and scattered, and they believe the person was consumed by a bear and other wildlife.
The Mesa County Coroner’s Office is working to identify the person and officially determine their cause of death.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who was in the area of the Wild Rose Campground between June 22 and July 5, 2026, and noticed anything suspicious to contact Investigator Jenna Reed at (970) 244-3274.
They added that Colorado Parks and Wildlife believes there is no threat to the community at this time.
The area is home to black bears, and the MCSO shared several guidelines for the community to prevent human-bear conflicts:
- Stay alert and together: Go with others when possible, keep children in sight and close by, and avoid using headphones so you can hear your surroundings.
- Food safety: Double-bag food, pack out all food and trash, and don’t burn scraps and trash in fire rings/grills or leave them behind.
- Pet safety: Keep dogs on a leash at all times or leave them at home; don’t force a bear to defend itself.
- Camping safety: Set up camps away from dense cover or natural food sources and do not cook or store food near/in a tent. Secure food in bear-resistant containers or suspend at least 10 feet above the ground and 10 feet away from any part of the tree.
- Know how to respond: Don’t approach bears; quietly move away. Never run, as it may trigger a chase response. If a bear approaches, stand your ground, wave your arms, and yell until it leaves. Stay with your group, use bear spray, and fight back aggressively if necessary.
- Bear spray: Carry bear spray and know how to use it correctly. It’s not repellent; don’t spray your tent, campsite, or belongings.
Damage assessments are still ongoing for homes and businesses affected by the Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado, but over 200 homes have been confirmed destroyed so far. The United Way of Southern Colorado is working to raise relief funds for those affected and says it’s making progress towards its fundraising goal.
In an update on Wednesday afternoon, Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero said they’ve assessed approximately 67% of the properties affected in the county. Authorities have confirmed the loss of 192 homes and four commercial structures so far and are working to contact property owners as quickly as possible.
Lucero urged everyone affected by the fire to use the survivor portal for more information on assistance.
Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith says they’ve lost approximately 83 homes so far, almost 2% of the county’s homes. The worst hit area is along the Highway 165 corridor, Smith added. He said that authorities don’t expect any new evacuation areas, but are not yet ready to release the existing evacuation orders.
Smith said a hotline is available during business hours for affected Custer County Residents to ask questions. He urged residents to contact them at (719) 467-0271 and advised they may need to leave a voicemail if the line is busy due to the high number of calls.
A flash flood watch is in effect for areas near the burn scar, which could affect nearby homes.
The President of the United Way of Southern Colorado, Shanna Farmer, said the organization is working to raise wildfire relief funds for those affected. Over the last few days, they have reached just over $417,000 of their $10 million goal.
“It has been incredible, the number of individuals and companies who have come out to support, to provide matches, and to provide innovative ways to raise those funds,” said Farmer. “And so, I encourage anyone who is willing to work with us on a corporate, business, or individual level to please reach out because it is going to take all of us to help rebuild.”
Farmer said that the community not only needs help with their immediate needs but also long-term support. She urged anyone interested in donating to visit their website.
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office says anyone who has evacuated needs to contact the Disaster Assistance Center located at 29 Lehigh Ave. in Pueblo. The center is open between 9 a.m and 6 p.m. and provides multiple resources for those forced to evacuate.
Residents must also visit the center to obtain a re-entry pass, which will allow them to return home once evacuation orders have been lifted. A photo ID and proof of residency are required. Visitors can sign up online to reserve a place in line for faster service.
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