Returning starters: six offense eight defense. In '97: Buffs making strides, but are facing difficult climb. Weaknesses: Some line positions with on-the-job training thin in spots. Strengths: Returning experience skill positions. Returning starters: seven offense eight defense. In '97: Look for Trailblazers to be their usually small, speedy and tenacious selves - as well as serious challengers. Weaknesses: New faces on lines developing depth. Last state-playoff appearance: 1996, lost 35-21 to Centaurus in 5A quarterfinals. Returning starters: six offense five defense. In '97: Mustangs continue to have good personnel, and remain one of Colorado's powers. Weaknesses: Holes to fill both at skill positions and the interior. Strengths: A roster laced with athleticism and speed tight ends outside linebackers. Last state-playoff appearance: 1996, lost 37-35 to Cherry Creek in 5A semifinals. Returning starters: five offense four defense. In '97: Knights have, at various times, played well and been competitive however, they need to start cashing in on close games. Weaknesses: Lots of inexperience few seniors. Strengths: Bigger bodies at some line spots. Returning starters: one offense four defense. In '97: New-look Raptors hoping to run-and-shoot their way to prominence. Players to watch: Chadd Chadwick, Sr., DE/OLB, 6-2, 215 James Davis, Sr., slot, 5-10, 185 Richard Edwards, Sr., RB, 5-9, 170 J.D. Weaknesses: Some concerns at quarterback, offensive line and secondary. Strengths: Skill positions defensive front. Last state-playoff appearance: 1993, won 5A (there was 6A at that time) state championship. Returning starters: six offense seven defense. Someone has to step up and beat these guys. In '97: Three straight titles and many studs graduated later, Bruins find themselves reloading.
Weaknesses: Untested and inexperienced just about everywhere. Strengths: Tradition and Colorado's top enrollment as talent base. Last state-playoff appearance: 1996, beat Arvada West 48-33 to win 5A state championship. Returning starters: two offense zero defense. Underestimating them, however, is foolish. In '97: Once-dominant Panthers making the climb back. Weaknesses: Holes to fill around front-liners.
Strengths: Offensive and defensive lines. Returning starters: five offense five defense.
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