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Chatfield Gallops To Win In Football Opener Versus Gateway

Shutout game gives Chatfield Chargers a 42-0 victory.

Jean Lotus, Community Contributor
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LITTLETON, CO — By Dennis Pleuss for CHSAANow.com/Jeffco. Chatfield senior Hunter Barnes matched is rushing touchdown total from last year in the first half Saturday night at Jeffco Stadium.

Barnes scored a trio of touchdowns on the ground (6, 21 and 18 yards) before halftime as Chatfield cruised to a 42-0 victory over Gateway in its Week 1 football opener.

“I knew he (Barnes) had a future,” Chatfield coach Bret McGatlin said. “He finally got his time to shine. Talk about a great kid. I’m proud of him.”

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Images: Chatfield senior Hunter Barnes (1) had a huge season opener for the Chargers. Barnes rushed for four touchdowns in Chatfield's 42-0 victory over Gateway. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) 2) Chatfield senior Graham Metzler (81) returns an interception during the second quarter. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) 3) Chatfield senior Chris Lucas (77) celebrates with Hunter Barnes after a Charger touchdown Saturday night. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

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