Aurora Prep Football Roundup: Week 7 Scores, Standouts & What’s at Stake This Friday
The 2026 regular season hits its final Friday night, and the Aurora metro area is buzzing with playoff implications from the Plains to the Centennial League. Whether you’re tailgating at Legacy Stadium or streaming from the couch, here’s your one-stop guide to Week 7 action.
Thursday Night Kickoff Gateway (3–3) hosts Hinkley (1–5) at 7 p.m. at Aurora Public Schools Stadium. The Olys are fighting for a wild-card berth; a win here likely locks them in. Watch senior QB Marcus “Maco” Thompson—he’s thrown for 1,420 yards and 14 TDs this fall.
Friday Night Lights - Rangeview (5–1) vs. Cherokee Trail (4–2) at Legacy Stadium, 7 p.m. — The Raiders’ stingy defense (14.2 PPG allowed) faces the Cougars’ spread attack. Winner grabs the inside track on a top-four 5A seed. - Aurora Central (2–4) at Overland (3–3), 7 p.m. — Trojans need a victory and help elsewhere to sneak into the 4A bracket. - Vista PEAK (6–0) vs. Eaglecrest (5–1), 7 p.m. at Stutler Bowl — Undefeated Bison meet their stiffest test yet. RB Jayden “Jet” Harrison (1,087 rush yards) vs. Raptors’ LB corps is the matchup to watch. - Smoky Hill (4–2) at Grandview (5–1), 7 p.m. — Buffaloes’ aerial show (QB Tyler Chen, 1,650 yards) tests a Wolves secondary allowing just 168 yards/game.
Local Notes - William Smith (3A) wraps at home vs. Bennett Thursday; a win secures a league title. - Regis Jesuit (6–0, 5A) already clinched the Centennial crown but hosts Mullen Friday for seeding momentum. - Weather: Clear, low-50s—perfect football weather. Bring a blanket for the fourth quarter.
