The week starting Monday, Sept. 1 will feature action from these former Southwest Colorado area high school stars.
Alec Manuel Jr.
Fort Lewis Skyhawks
Offensive tackle
Sophomore
6′3″ 305
Montezuma-Cortez High School
Hometown: Cortez
Next Game: vs. Arizona Christian Firestorm, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Alex Felix
Adams State Grizzlies
Freshman
6′3″ 270
Monte Vista Senior High School
Hometown: Monte Vista
Next Game: vs. Texas–Permian Basin Falcons, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Andreas Distel
Colorado Mesa Mavericks
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′4″ 285
Montrose High School
Hometown: Montrose
Next Game: vs. Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Blake Griffin
Merchant Marine Mariners
Sophomore
5′8″ 189
Montrose High School
Hometown: Montrose
Next Game: vs. Montclair State Red Hawks, Friday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m.
Carver Willis
Washington Huskies
Senior
6′5″ 291
Durango High School
Hometown: Durango
Next Game: vs. UC Davis Aggies, Saturday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m.
Damian Orozco
Adams State Grizzlies
Senior
6′3″ 210
Alamosa High School
Hometown: Alamosa
Next Game: vs. Texas–Permian Basin Falcons, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Dorrian Hilliard
Fort Lewis Skyhawks
Defensive lineman
Sophomore
5′10″ 260
Montezuma-Cortez High School
Hometown: Cortez
Next Game: vs. Arizona Christian Firestorm, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Ethan Hernandez
Dordt Defenders
Cornerback
Freshman
6′2″ 172
Durango High School
Hometown: Las Vegas
Next Game: vs. Dakota Wesleyan Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
Harley Armijo
Colorado Mesa Mavericks
Linebacker
Freshman
6′1″ 205
Pagosa Springs High School
Hometown: Pagosa Springs
Next Game: vs. Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Hayden Shawcroft
South Dakota Mines Hardrockers
Junior
6′3″ 205
Alamosa High School
Hometown: Alamosa
Next Game: vs. Michigan Tech Huskies, Thursday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m.
Isaac Ross
Wilmington Quakers
Senior
6′0″ 200
Bayfield High School
Hometown: Bayfield
Next Game: vs. Wooster Fighting Scots, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Jack Pankey
Colorado Mesa Mavericks
Defensive lineman
Freshman
6′3″ 220
Montrose High School
Hometown: Montrose
Next Game: vs. Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Jaxon Killen
Puget Sound Loggers
Sophomore
5′10″ 185
Montrose High School
Hometown: Montrose
Next Game: vs. Lewis & Clark Pioneers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
John Nossaman
Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes
Freshman
6′1″ 180
Ignacio High School
Next Game: vs. Bethany Swedes, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Joseph Simo
Merchant Marine Mariners
Sophomore
6′2″ 220
Montrose High School
Hometown: Montrose
Next Game: vs. Montclair State Red Hawks, Friday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m.
Joshua Bates
SMU Mustangs
RS SO
6′3″ 315
Durango High School
Hometown: Durango
Next Game: vs. Baylor Bears, Saturday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m.
Kaiden Wyatt
Colorado Mesa Mavericks
Fullback
Freshman
6′1″ 240
Mancos High School
Hometown: Cortez
Next Game: vs. Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Kasey Jones
Chadron State Eagles
Quarterback
Sophomore
6′2″ 180
Alamosa High School
Hometown: Alamosa
Next Game: vs. Nebraska-Kearney Lopers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Mason Palmer
Fort Lewis Skyhawks
Sophomore
5′9″ 160
Durango High School
Hometown: Durango
Next Game: vs. Arizona Christian Firestorm, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Michael Motz
Adams State Grizzlies
Freshman
6′1″
Alamosa High School
Hometown: Alamosa
Next Game: vs. Texas–Permian Basin Falcons, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Stanton Gustavson
Whitworth Pirates
Junior
Durango High School
Hometown: Durango
Next Game: vs. Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
Tyler Harms
Colorado Mesa Mavericks
Freshman
6′3″ 210
Durango High School
Hometown: Durango
Next Game: vs. Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Walter Stauffer
Fort Lewis Skyhawks
Defensive end
Junior
6′6″ 275
Durango High School
Hometown: Durango
Next Game: vs. Arizona Christian Firestorm, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Will Knight
Washington and Lee Generals
Senior
6′0″ 225
Durango High School
Hometown: Durango
Next Game: vs. Salisbury Sea Gulls, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
