High school football in Colorado is entering Week 8, and all the teams are preparing for postseason play that begins in a couple weeks.

This week’s games include a local rivalry playing out on Friday, and a couple more Western Colorado teams hoping to solidify their standings prior to postseason play.

On Friday, the Palisade Bulldogs will take on local rival Central Warriors in a matchup at Stocker Stadium. The game kicks off at 7:00 p.m., and ESPN Radio 1230 will broadcast that game beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Both Delta and Montrose are on the road this weekend, with Delta traveling to Eagle Valley and Montrose at Falcon. Both games are at 7:00 p.m. Friday.

Fruita Monument and Grand Junction will have Saturday games this weekend. Fruita Monument will host Rock Canyon at Stocker Stadium, with the game slated to start at 1:00 p.m. Grand Junction is on the road, traveling to Hinkley High School for a 5:00 p.m. game.

Here’s a look at the entire game schedule for this weekend:

Friday, October 17

  • Central @ Palisade, 7:00 p.m. at Stocker Stadium
  • Delta @ Eagle Valley, 7:00 p.m.
  • Montrose @ Falcon, 7:00 p.m.
  • Hotchkiss @ Paonia, 7:00 p.m.
  • Cedaredge @ Lake County, 7:00 p.m.
  • Grand Valley @ Meeker, 7:00 p.m.
  • Monte Vista @ Dolores, 7:00 p.m.
  • Basalt @ Battle Mountain, 7:00 p.m.
  • Roaring Fork @ Coal Ridge, 7:00 p.m.
  • Moffat County @ Aspen, 7:00 p.m.
  • Pagosa Springs @ Gunnison, 7:00 p.m.
  • Summit @ Glenwood Springs, 7:00 p.m.
  • Cortez @ Olathe, 7:00 p.m.
  • Steamboat Springs @ Rifle, 7:00 p.m.
  • Pine Creek @ Durango, 7:00 p.m.
  • Norwood @ Hayden, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 18

  • Fruita Monument hosting Rock Canyon, 1:00 p.m. at Stocker Stadium
  • Grand Junction @ Hinkley, 5:00 p.m.
  • Soroco @ Plateau Valley, 1:00 p.m.
  • Rocky Mountain Lutheran @ West Grand, 7:00 p.m.

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