AURORA | Schedule for Aurora teams in Week 5 of the 2026 prep football season. Check sentinelcolorado.com/preps later for score updates, stories and more:

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 24

Independents League: Hinkley (0-3, 0-0) at Jefferson (1-2, 0-0)
4A Metro 7 League: Thomas Jefferson (1-4, 1-0) vs. Aurora Central (3-2, 0-1) at Aurora Public Schools Stadium, 6:30 p.m.
5A Centennial League: Cherry Creek (3-1, 0-0) at Cherokee Trail (3-1, 0-1), 7 p.m.

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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