Video: Top 10 Games of the WeekCherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.) at Pomona (Arvada, Colo.)Why it's big: Defending 5A state champion Cherry Creek tries to protect its state No. 1 ranking against No. 2 Pomona.
Pomona is attempting to knock off Colorado's top-ranked team two weeks in a row. The Panthers won at then-No. 1 Valor Christian (Highlands Ranch) in their season opener last Friday, 28-14.
Cherry Creek has two games in the win column, outscoring two playoff teams from last year by a combined 48-3 margin. Senior running back
J.C. Chery carried the load for the Bruins in a 17-3 triumph over state-ranked Regis Jesuit (Aurora) last week, racking up 108 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. But he's gone for the season with ankle surgery.
Names to watch: A major key to Pomona's powerful rushing attack is junior
Jake Moretti, a four-star offensive line prospect who is committed to Ohio State.
Cherry Creek has a four-star junior prospect of its own in linebacker
Santino Marchiol. According to 247Sports, Ohio State is in the lead to also land a commitment from Marchiol.
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