Peetz loses fourth-quarter lead, chance at state title

The Peetz High football team took an eight-point lead into the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon against the Eads Eagles, but couldn’t hold on as it lost 52-50 in the Colorado High School Activities Association six-man state semifinals.

Eads (11-0) advanced to the state championship game against Arikcaree/Woodlin (11-0) – 75-22 winners over Fleming – on Saturday, Nov. 15. Kickoff time hasn’t been set yet.

For the first time since 2002, the championship game will be held at Peetz High School – a particularly painful reality for the Bulldogs after their loss. Peetz ended its...