Live updates, game time, streaming info: Cherry Creek up 28-0 on Regis Jesuit in first quarter in Colorado opener

Live updates, game time, streaming info: Cherry Creek up 28-0 on Regis Jesuit in first quarter in Colorado opener originally appeared on The Sporting News

AURORA, Colorado, Aug. 21 — Colorado's high school football season has officially kicked off!

The No. 1 Cherry Creek [Greenwood Village] Bruins are taking on the Regis Jesuit [Aurora] Raiders in a battle between two of the state's Top 10 programs. Cherry Creek has jumped on Regis Jesuit early with four quick touchdowns, and it appears this game is already decided early.

How to watch Cherry Creek vs. Regis Jesuit football

• TV channel: N/A
• Live stream:NFHS Network
• Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
• Time: 6:30 p.m. MST local/8:30 p.m. EST

Cherry Creek vs. Regis Jesuit will not be broadcast on traditional television, but it will be streamed live by the NFHS Network. 

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|| FIRST GAME ||

Another exchange of possession, another one-play drive for Cherry Creek.

1st Qtr, 3:16 — CHERRY CREEK 28, REGIS JESUIT 0

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Following a turnover, it takes Cherry Creek just one play to add another touchdown to their tally.

1st Qtr, 6:00 — CHERRY CREEK 21, REGIS JESUIT 0

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Cherry Creek adds another quick score, following a blocked punt.

1st Qtr, 6:18 — CHERRY CREEK 14, REGIS JESUIT

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Cherry Creek marches down the field methodically, and puts the first points of the 2025 season on the board.

1st Qtr, 8:13 — CHERRY CREEK 7, REGIS JESUIT 0

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And we're under way!

|| PREGAME ||

KEYS TO THE GAME ...

Look, an upset in this game is unlikely. It was a blowout a year ago, it could be a blowout tonight. It could easily be a blowout tonight.

But if there's any chance for the Raiders, it starts here: you absolutely have to limit mistakes early, and try to get to halftime within two scores at worst. If you can stay in it long enough, then sometimes, even though the other team may be much better, you start to get into their heads a bit. Can Regis Jesuit intimidate Cherry Creek?

Probably not, but you can start to get inside their heads if you stick around. Even with all the elite talent that Cherry Creek has, if the game is close, doubts can start to creep in. If you get in a deep hole early, then you lose those psychological advantages you might gain even if you are the less-talented team.

It's going to take a lot for Regis Jesuit to stay in this, and they just can't get overwhelmed early. If they do, the scoreboard will look a lot like it did a year ago.

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TEAM INFO ...

From a talent standpoint, this is a lopsided matchup. Ten of the 40 players listed in 247sports.com's Class of 2026 are enrolled at Cherry Creek. Regis Jesuit doesn't have any. That's a lot of senior leadership for a defending champion at Colorado's highest level.

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WEATHER AND MORE ...

A lot of weather issues delaying games down in the southeast. Our scheduled live blog for Columbus vs. Southridge down in Miami, Fl, this afternoon got moved to Saturday morning. And we're currently in a weather delay down in Alabama for Carver Montgomery at No. 16 Thompson. Ditto for my colleague Buck Ringgold's game between Pike Road and Prattville at the Cramton Bowl in Birmingham.

So, pardon me, if I'm a little skittish to check the weather out in Colorado. The good news there is The Weather Channel is reporting a zero percent chance of rain out there. It is hot – 93 degrees hot – and there is an Air Quality Alert for an Ozone Action Day. But, other than that, all signs are that it is a go tonight for Colorado's No. 1 team Cherry Creek at Regis Jesuit.

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TOP 25 AND THE GAME OF THE WEEK ...

While you're getting ready for tonight's big game, get yourself up to speed on the preseason edition of The Sporting News High School Football Top 25.

Then check out our TSN Game of the Week Recap featuring the No. 14 Milton (GA) Eagles at the No. 12 Buford (GA) Wolves on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

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OUR PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAMS ...

Finally, don't miss out on The Sporting News Preseason All-American Teams that just debuted today!

The Sporting News High School Preseason All-American Offense 2025

The Sporting News High School Preseason All-American Defense 2025

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We'll check back in here in a while with a look at some more storylines and an update on the weather in the greater Atlanta area.

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