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Ralston Valley Football Scores Big Win Over Pomona Pre-Playoffs
The Mustangs scored their biggest victory of the season.
ARVADA, CO – By Dennis Pleuss for . CHSAANow.com/Jeffco Ralston Valley ended its drought against rival Pomona on the football field Friday night at the North Area Athletic Complex.
The Mustangs, ranked No. 8 in the final CHSAANow.com Class 5A football poll of the season, scored their biggest victory of the season. Ralston Valley defeated No. 6 Pomona 38-26 in what turned out to be a wild second-half in the regular-season finale for both state title contenders.
“Arvada City Champions, it feels good to say that. It’s been awhile,” said Ralston Valley junior Chase Wilson about the Mustangs’ first win over Pomona since 2014.
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Images: 1) Ralston Valley's Ryan Bruening (56) and Andrew Miles (44) chase after Pomona senior Therious Robison during Friday's game at the NAAC. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics). 2) Ralston Valley senior Brad Roberts (5) breaks into the open during the first half Friday. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics). 3) Ralston Valley senior Karsten Barndt (29) stiff arms Pomona senior David Ross after an interception in the first half. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics).