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Grandview defeats Regis Jesuit 19-13 to reach 5A state quarterfinals

The Wolves advance for the first time since 2023 after a second‑half touchdown run by quarterback Lander Wise.

By Serve Aurora Newsroom · Nov 13, 4:19 AM MT · Updated Nov 13, 11:40 AM MT · 1 min read

Grandview football players celebrating a victory on the field — AI-generated illustration

Grandview’s football team rebounded from a three‑point loss to the same opponent three weeks earlier, beating 12th‑seeded Regis Jesuit 19‑13 on Thursday night at Legacy Stadium. The victory, secured by a one‑yard touchdown sneak from junior quarterback Lander Wise in the second half, moves the fifth‑seeded Wolves into the Class 5A state quarterfinals for the first time since 2023.

Key plays

Wise connected with juniors Timothy Arnold III and Blake Richmeier for touchdown passes, while his rush proved decisive. Junior Neelein Shead Jr. helped preserve the lead by running down the clock in the fourth quarter. Regis Jesuit’s scoring came from a touchdown pass by junior quarterback Luke Rubley to senior Benjamin Bacon and two field goals by senior Charlie Wolpert.

Next opponent

Grandview will face the winner of Friday’s 7 p.m. game between No. 4 Fort Collins (10‑0) and No. 13 Northfield (7‑4). This marks the third postseason meeting between the schools, with Grandview winning all three, including previous second‑round victories in 2013 and 2023.