AURORA | Scoreboard and schedule for Aurora teams in Week 5 of the 2026 prep football season. Results will be updated as games go final:

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 24

Independents League: Jefferson 14, Hinkley 12

4A Metro 7 League: Aurora Central 28, Thomas Jefferson 26

Score by quarters:

Thomas Jefferson 6 8 12 0 — 26

Aurora Central 0 6 22 0 — 28

Aurora Central highlights: Markell Perkins 2 rushing touchdowns, fumble return touchdown, 2-point conversion run, 2-point conversion pass; Elijah Pittman 75 yard kickoff return touchdown; Randall Gurley 2-point conversion reception

5A Centennial League: Cherry Creek 37, Cherokee Trail 21

Score by quarters:

Cherry Creek 21 10 6 0 — 37

Cherokee Trail 0 7 0 14 — 21

Cherokee Trail highlights: Bryson Peterson 2 passing touchdowns; Dorian Harris rushing touchdown; Rayshon Stanley 2 receiving touchdowns

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25

5A Southern League: Heritage (3-1, 1-0) at Regis Jesuit (1-3, 0-1), 6:30 p.m.
4A Metro 7 League: Lakewood (3-2, 1-0) vs. Gateway (3-1, 0-0) at Aurora Public Schools Stadium, 6:30 p.m.
5A Centennial League: Eaglecrest (4-0, 1-0) at Mullen (2-2, 0-1), 7 p.m.
5A Centennial League: Northfield (4-0, 1-0) vs. Grandview (4-0, 1-0) at Legacy Stadium, 7 p.m.
4A Big 8 League: Rangeview (2-2, 0-1) at Brighton (0-4, 0-1), 7 p.m.
4A South Metro League: Smoky Hill (1-3, 0-1) vs. Overland (0-4, 0-1) at Stutler Bowl, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26

4A South Metro League: Vista PEAK Prep (0-4, 0-1) vs. Chaparral (1-3, 1-0) at EchoPark Stadium, 1 p.m.

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