All-League First Team:

Cody Beauford, Jr., Rifle

Brandon Kittle, Sr., Rifle

A.J. Cordova, Sr., Rifle

Ryan Moeller, Jr., Rifle

Alex Copeland, Sr., Rifle

Taylor Webb, Sr., Rifle

Honorable Mention:

Hugo Ruelas, Jr., Rifle

Zach Bare, Soph., Rifle

Adam Rice, Jr., Rifle

Javier Nunez, Soph., Rifle

Marco Gutierrez, Jr., Rifle

Read the full All-League Results at the Post Independent

Playing for Mom – Glenwood Springs Post Independent

A teammate gone, a beloved teacher gone, a sister gone – Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Bears Magical Run Ends – Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Small in Stature, Big In Heart – Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Bears Fight to the End, Fall to Windsor – Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Bears Hope Magical Season Continues – Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Diminutive Kittle comes up big for Bears – Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Prep Football Playoffs – Rifle, Olathe & Hotchkiss Lose – KJCT

#4 Rifle Faces Biggest Obstacle of Season in #5 Windsor – KREX

Rifle’s Perfect Season Comes to an End in the Class 3A State Quarterfinals – KREX

Final score: Windsor 36, Rifle 15 – KMTS (Link to Game Audio)

Fighting Bears fall – Rifle Citizen Telegram

Jake was the definition of courage in his efforts in Saturday’s game.

Ryan Moeller played in only a limited role for the Bears. He suffered a torn hamstring late in the regular season that continued to worsen over the course of the last few weeks. All season Brandon Kittle usually picked up the slack during the rare times that Moeller struggled, but Kittle could not find traction on the snowy surface and was unable to gain his usual yardage.

The Bears finish the season 11-1, with a League Championship and a playoff win under their belts.

Special thanks this week for KMTS for the play-by-play audio.

News from around the state as the Bears prepare to host the Windsor Wizards on Saturday.

Bears delay hibernation – The Citizen Telegram
Rifle Bears have suffered loss – The Citizen Telegram
Bears hope magical season continues – Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Diminutive Kittle comes up big for Bears – Glenwood Springs Post Independent
3A Football: Quarterfinals Preview – Colorado Preps Network
Windsor football team runs through Holy Family – Windsor Beacon
KMTS FOOTBALL: Rifle Defense Moves Bears into Quarterfinals – KMTS
#4 Rifle Faces Biggest Obstacle of Season in #5 Windsor – KREX

Articles and news reports:

Rifle roughs it out against Roosevelt – Glenwood Post Independent

Run Game Lifts Rifle to Victory – Grand Junction Daily Sentinel (Subscription Required)

#4 Rifle Holds Off #12 Roosevelt – KREX Channel 5

Prep Football Playoffs – Rifle Hangs On vs. Roosevelt – KJCT 8 Grand Juction

Rifle vs. Roosevelt Audio Broadcast – KMTS Radio

With penalty flags flying all throughout the day, the Bears managed to squeeze out a 14-7 win over visiting Roosevelt on Saturday at Bears’ Stadium. The usually potent Bears’ offense was held in check by a tough Roosevelt defense and numerous penalty flags. Rifle scored 14 early points, on a 1st quarter Brandon Kittle run and a second quarter Ryan Moeller scamper up the middle. The Bears then had to hold on the entire second half to secure the victory.

Roosevelt played hard and physical football. They were held off of the scoreboard until a determined fourth quarter drive came up with a touchdown. But the story of the day was the Bears’ defense. Time after time the defense came up with a big fourth down stop or turnover to keep the game in hand. Roosevelt’s final drive ended at midfield with less than a minute to go.

Rifle will play Windsor next Saturday. The initial indication is that the game will be at Bears’ Stadium at 1:00. Check riflefootball.com throughout the week for more information.