COACH: T.J. Cole (8th year, 18-34).
LAST YEAR: 1-4.
RETURNING STARTERS: Michael Chunn (RB/QB/LB, Sr., 5-10, 185), Jesus Coss (WR/DB, So., 5-4, 115), Zach Ferguson (OL/DL, So., 5-6, 190), Jonathan Gallegos (RB/LB, Sr., 5-10, 162), Leo Garfio (OL/DL, So., 6-2, 235), Dominic Montoya (WR/DB, So., 5-7, 150), Juan Pablo Quintana (QB/S, So., 5-10, 160).
OTHERS TO WATCH: Ray Gonzalez (RB/LB, Jr., 5-7, 145).
COLLEGE PROSPECTS: Quintana.
MUST-SEE GAME: Oct. 20 vs. Longmont Christian.
STRENGTHS: Good array of athletes at skill positions, led by Quintana.
WEAKNESSES: Roster instability. As a charter school for students that have faced either disciplinary or academic issues, the Phoenix often deal with eligibility issues — sometimes mere hours before kickoff.
SCHEDULE
Sept. 7 — at Soroco, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29 — at Gilpin County*, 1 p.m.
Oct. 6 — at Belleview Christian*, Shadow Ridge Middle School, 1 p.m.
Oct. 13 — ROCKY MOUNTAIN LUTHERAN*, 4 p.m.
Oct. 20 — LONGMONT CHRISTIAN*, 6 p.m.
Note: Home games uppercase and at Recht Field. Asterisk indicates 8-Man I-25 Division game.
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