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With the front half of the season complete, our Panthers sought to turn their fortune upward with the start of league play beginning at JeffCo Stadium against the Lakewood Tigers. Lessons learned in our non-league showdowns stood in the forefront of the team's conversations and preparation immediately after Week 5 closed. The message from HC Jones to the program was simple - every game from the midpoint of the season would be critical to our overall success. The playoffs start NOW and each game has “win-or-go-home” implications on the rest of the year. We were facing a team that hadn’t won in nearly 3 seasons - we had a decision to make as a squad about the destiny of this football team. Credit to our Panthers for the way they struck in week 6 given all of this pressure - turning a game that could’ve slipped between our fingers into a large triumph! The Tigers came to play, causing 1 fumble that turned into a scoop-and-score and scoring a touchdown on the ground all in the 2nd quarter. We answered with 2 touchdowns on the ground in the 2nd and 3rd quarters to put us up 14-13 to close out a nail biter! With just 10 seconds remaining on the clock, Tigers ball at our 1 yard line, Lakewood had used all of their timeouts in the early goings of the 4th quarter and had none to spare as the clock hit 0:00 for us to seal our 2nd win of the season. We escaped a gritty game with a W and that would help propel us into our next game against MRHS. Week 7 was a way different story - although successful - we had a slightly different focus and approach to playing against Mountain Range. In his weekly interview with The BHS Football Insider, Coach Jones stated that the Panthers’ personnel as a whole were focused on “striking early and often” on offense and by, again, sending a message on the defensive end, making stops in every way possible. Jones mentioned that MRHS football would put us to the test, as the game was winnable but it was not going to be easy. 10/10/2024 at Adams Five Star Stadium, BHS Football proved that it has grown as a force to be reckoned with this year in grand fashion. Putting Mountain Range away in the second half of a game in which we trailed by 3 in the first half, our Panthers gained a large momentum boost! Pitching a shutout on defense (only allowing two made FG’s in the first half, holding MR scoreless in the second half) and putting up a total of 23 points to win the game (Final 23-6) gave a glimpse into the maturation of our football program thus far this season. It was a complete team win that took wits, execution and composure from the first person on the field to the last Panther on the sideline. Satisfaction would be no feat, though, as the team would be set for another Thursday night matchup against Northglenn come 10/17 and the implications on our league standings would be VITAL. Coach Jones and the staff entered Week 8 exclaiming that our Panthers needed a “signature win and a statement game” to solidify our recent growth and success in finding our identity as a team. Would the Panthers finally get a clear, cut, and dry win? With changes and buzz abounding around the program, this matchup was set to tell us more about our fate for this year. True to the beautiful game of football, Northglenn stood in the way of us and our goals and would not budge, taking an early lead of 7-0 and then carrying a 14-0 lead into the 4th quarter. Our Panthers refused to be steamrolled on their own turf and began the comeback train immediately in the 4th quarter with a corner TD pass to bring the game within one possession making it 14-7. We gave NHS the ball back and were able to make a large stop on defense to get the ball again. We received the ball and were able to rush for a TD with 5:55 left to go in the 4th. And there was a sudden magic in the air. After battling on defense and preventing a TD with a game saving push-out by our defense to close up regulation we went into overtime knowing we had to make stops and score from the 10 yard-line in order to win and we did just that! Stopping Northglenn on defense all 4 downs causing a turnover leading to us with the ball in overtime, at the 10, with the opportunity to win the game. No plays ran on this possession, HC Jones opted to kick a field goal to win his first ever OT thriller at BHS. The kick hit the right upright, dropped to the cross bar and bounced in to make the BHS Football Panthers 4-4 on the season and 3-0 in league. With Overland and Westminster football left for Weeks 9 & 10, our BHS Panthers are looking to capture a league title and a playoff berth to stamp and further elevate the program beyond its outcomes in recent years. This Friday at Overland will prove just how much the players are prepared to fully make history under the sharp coaching they've received since the New Era's inception in 2023. Coaching changes and injuries in previous weeks have redirected the teams' efforts toward rallying together and not just relying on one Panther or the other. Will our Panthers Football team finish league play strong to complete a statement season? ~BHS Football Insider

Week 1, it was all a blur; new helmets & uniforms, a full roster of eager Panthers, a new era of BHS Football to cultivate, all with the challenge of facing well-established teams to begin the 2024 season. The offseason work was ready to be put to the test for our pack, and it was done so, IMMEDIATELY. As for the coaching staff, however, preparation and expertise have been major keys in leading our team through our non-league matchups. Games 1 & 2 were night-and-day tales of a program that is finding and molding its identity. Week 1 began with sparks - there were turnovers on our behalf but we also made stops and were able to score in the air, leaving the game tied at 7-7 after the 1st quarter. Our Panthers' defense put up a promising first half overall, but gave up a crucial TD right before halftime, giving Centaurus the lead 14-7 at half and deflating some of our momentum. We came out in the 2nd half with every intention to tie the game and take the lead, however, stagnation on offense caused by a few mistakes such as turnovers and misreads throughout the second half would prove to be our kryptonite in Week 1. Centaurus gained steam and was able to capitalize off of our turnovers. The final, albeit competitive and misleading, would come out to be 38-7 Centaurus. Granted, we gave away 4 turnovers and allowed 2 TDS on the ground and in the air. At film study the next morning, HC Jones and the coaching staff placed points-of-emphasis to the team on the importance of execution in a close game, carrying out assignments until the whistle blows, and playing selflessly. Our defense would need to continue a bend-but-don't-break style of approach whilst our offense would need to focus on striking early/often and protecting the ball as we move it. Lessons learned - protect the ball, protect the end zone and execute! Week 2 was characterized by the correction of our mistakes and our maturation as a team being on full display. Going into the game against Silver Creek, we'd learned and KNEW that the teams ahead of us would be solid challenges, yet, beatable. We would have to focus on what we CAN control (fundamentals, tackling, IQ, no penalties and togetherness specifically) to compete at a high level this season, and in Week 2, our Panthers proved that they can do exactly that. In the 1st quarter, our Panthers jumped out to a 14-0 lead, methodically picking the Trojans apart with combinations of strategies on both sides of the ball. OC Coach Flansberg kept a consistent flow of play calling on the offensive side to get us to the endzone. On the defensive end, DC Coach Guydon inspired a stingy defensive stand all game long, only allowing 14 points total for the game - forcing 2 fumbles and 1 interception. Our Panthers held onto the lead for the majority of the game and finished winning 28-14 over Silver Creek, tying us at 1-1 on the season and ending a season-plus-long losing streak. This W we must attribute to the way that we took ownership of the ol' pigskin, forcing 4 TO's on the defensive end and giving up zero TO's on the offensive end, as we converted nearly 70% of our possessions into touchdowns - now THAT is efficiency! Though supportive and congratulatory of the fellas' winning efforts, HC Jones encouraged the team to push forward following the win, reminding them of their 24-hour rule (feel free to ask the players what this means) and prompting the squad, "Lather. Rinse. Repeat." The advice was spot on and the cast of coaches sought to put a winning game plan together going into our cross-city rivalry and then into homecoming. Week 3 was rot with the curse of B. South, as we rolled over for our rivals to pull off another classless & dry victory. FV players gave disrespectful closing greetings on their home field 50 at the end of the game as HC Jones would go on to retort on the Panthers' behalf, "WE WILL NEVER STOP COMING AND THINGS WILL CHANGE ON MY WATCH!" This declaration vibrates through the program, not as some "goal," but as a standard to be met in the future as BHS Football continues to develop as a powerhouse on the gridiron. Weeks 4 & 5 were a similar song and dance, being on the bad end of two more losses and not many more points on the offensive end to account for. Without fully recapping the past two weeks, less-than-stellar tackling and a stagnant offense have hindered our game between the lines. Injuries and disciplinary actions have kept our Panthers from getting into a groove overall. A combination of the need to fundamentally guide our football players through their experience at the high school level while still being competitive as a team is a balance that requires mastery. It takes time to bring all individual pieces together on a consistent basis. To find this balance and consistency is part of the Championship Caliber Character ("CCC") Culture that we site as valuable for each individual and the team as a whole to succeed. Now, with league play starting 4pm this Friday at Lakewood for our Panthers, the time to change the tide - not only for our season, but our program - has come to a head once again. When catching up with HC Jones early Thursday, he stated that the game this week is a "make or break, do or die," game and insisted that our Panthers, "MUST capture the moment." Our new league 5A Metro North (BHS, Lakewood, Northglenn, Overland, Westminster) consists of evenly matched teams that have each had their struggles in recent seasons. With this, we have an open opportunity to capture a playoff berth… but only is it guaranteed with a Top #1 seed in this league. Rarely do multiple teams from this league go to the playoffs, so the race to the playoffs is going to be competitive and thrilling! Our MENtality will have to persevere to drive us past opposition and to the front of the rankings. A convincing win - heck, even an inspiring winning performance by our BHS Football Panthers - would not only invigorate those of our family wearing the helmets, but also, the family of a community that we have outside of the lines that have been supporting us all along! To put our league on notice early with a bang, spreading implications of a program that is indeed growing through its lessons and prepared to play and produce at grand levels for years to come. Lastly, for the current/future BHS student-athletes and football players looking for a sign that their work is paying off, this week could very well serve as more reassurance that constant work, positive character traits and consistent winning habits as a team (just as well as individually) will bring our athletics program(s) to the top! The question that is left to be asked going into our first league matchup vs. Lakewood is, which version of our Panthers will show up to play come Friday Night Lights? ~ BHS Football Insider

If you're a Panther Senior Football Player, then you know about Senior Week. BBQs, breakfasts, awesome gifts and a bit of golf. !

Congratulations to all the 2023 Panther Football Award Winners! Championship Caliber Character! Varsity The George Grosvenor Special Teams Player of the Year— Finn Pinkner The Bobby Anderson Offensive Player of the Year — Austin Moscou The Dick Anderson Defensive Players of the Year — Landon Covele & Alejandro Floripe’ The Ariel Solomon Core Values Player of the Year Awards — Dean Howell 2023 Varsity Player of the Year — Indy Peterson C-Team The Roland Caranci C-Team Special Teams of the Year — Ethan Toth The Heath Irwin C-Team Offensive Player of the Year — Harrison De Palma The Dick Anderson Defensive Players of the Year — Sam Cook & Rhett Reasons The Ariel Solomon Core Values Player of the Year Awards — Benny Hovermale 2023 C-Team Player of the Year — Finn Torvik

The day after football can be rough. Taking care of body and mind post-game is as critical as prepping for it. Coach Jones has launched one of CHSAA's only 'body care' programs for high school football! More here.

For many on the Panther team, especially the seniors, we lost a friend in recent weeks — Magnus White. In his honor, the team will be wearing this sticker on its helmet this season. More here.

The Panther 2023 Season Poster dropped today! Like last year, the poster tradition honors senior players from the year before. #GoPanthers

Boulder High School named Jesse Jones as its next football coach! Energy, passion, a proven leader — Jones played professionally for eight years in arena and indoor football leagues, lastly suiting up for the Colorado Lightning in 2012 at the age of 39 in the now-ceased American Professional Football League. He then coached at the Commerce City school for five years before stepping away to focus on his property maintenance business, Taconic Companies, with his wife in 2019.

Calling all athletes! Join BHS Football today! Planning for the 2023 BHS Football season is well underway, the boys are already hitting the weight room hard, and the Program is looking for a crop of 25 or more kids of all high school ages who are looking to help BHS Football take the next steps in its journey to excellence. If you know of any current BHS students, incoming BHS students, or other student-athletes in the Boulder Area (or beyond) who are looking to make an impact in every aspect of life and take to the football field at BHS in 2023, please connect with Coach Casey Geiger at coachgeiger15@outlook.com. Benefits of joining BHS Football include: *attentive, top-level, year-round coaching, mentoring and training from an outstanding staff that includes CU Boulder All-American and longtime NFL player Ariel Solomon (https://www.dailycamera.com/.../1990-flashback-qa-with.../) *great opportunities on and off the field for physical, mental, and social growth as part of one of the oldest high school football programs in the nation, a program that has put 6 players in the NFL, and dozens and dozens of players into college programs, including two members of this year's senior class *dynamic support from the BHS Football Touchdown Club ( https://www.boulderpantherfootball.com/) a community-led organization that helps equip the program, sets up fantastic social opportunities for players and their families, provides various community volunteer opportunities for players and their families with organizations such as https://therewithcare.org/, and stands ready as a resource to help all current and former BHS Football players navigate the college selection process, career decisions, and more *a chance to have life-changing experiences on and off the field and forge friendships that will last a lifetime Ready to roar? #GoPanthers

Congratulations to the 8 BHS Football player award winners for 2022! Quentin Ryan - 2022 Roland Caranci C Team Special Teams Player of the Year Erik Dominguez - 2022 Dick Anderson C Team Special Teams Player of the Year Henry Sharpe - 2022 Heath Irwin C Team Offensive Player of the Year Dean Howell - 2022 Ariel Solomon C Team Core Values Award Daniel Gerlach - 2022 George Grosvenor Varsity Special Teams Player of the Year Malachi Torrico - 2022 Dick Anderson Varsity Defensive Player of the Year Jaden Seligman - 2022 Bobby Anderson Varsity Offensive Player of the Year Luke Bucy - 2022 Ariel Solomon Varsity Core Values Award Congratulations to all of you. To learn more about each of the remarkable BHS Football Alumni for whom these awards are named, please visit this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZKm5KmI9TIQ_mWB8df4SLRhtoA11JLJeaxL-IgkdsZI/edit?usp=sharing

Football season over? No problem for BHS Football. There's still plenty to do. Recently, a group of players took some time to help a family in need, cleaning up their yard in partnership with BHS Football charity partner There With Care (https://therewithcare.org/). Well done boys! Way to set the tone for the offseason and the 2023 season. All for one and one for all. #GoPanthers

The banners were hung in the stadium with care...in the hopes that a BHS Football win on Senior Night would soon be there! Thank you BHS Football Seniors! #GoPanthers