Arvada West Boys Soccer Closing In On 5A Jeffco League Title

LAKEWOOD, CO — By Dennis Pleuss for CHSAANow.com/Jeffco. An 11-day break between games didn’t slowdown Arvada West’s momentum when it comes to winning the Class 5A Jeffco League boys soccer title.

The Wildcats defeated Dakota Ridge 6-1 on Monday night at Lakewood Memorial Field. The win kept A-West (10-3 record, 6-1 in league) in the driver’s seat to claim the conference championship for the first time since 2015.

“I can’t tell you how many times my junior classmates have told me, ‘We are winning league this year. We are winning league,’” A-West junior Judah Johnston said. “If we win on Wednesday it will be a great feeling for sure.”

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Images: 1) A-West senior goalie Latham Kleckner makes a leaping save in the first half Monday during the Wildcats' 6-1 victory at Lakewood Memorial Field. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics). 2) A-West junior Judah Johnston (17) drive toward the net on Dakota Ridge junior Troy Ascencio during Johnston's 5-goal night Monday at Lakewood Memorial Field. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics). 3) A-West senior Judah Johnston (17) is greeted by teammates Gabe Wills (8) and Evan Keasling (16) after Johnston's first goal Monday. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics). 4) A-West junior Zack Marcolina (11) uses his head Monday night at Lakewood Memorial Field. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)