TEAMS TO KNOW 2026: Pine Creek (CO)
Pine Creek enters 2026 with the pieces to make another push in Colorado 5A.
Coming off a 7-3 season and a second-round playoff appearance, the Eagles return 9 starters on offense and 7 on defense under head coach Trevor Hudson (@CoachHudsonPC).
With Xavier Lukes (@xavier_lukes8), Brady Walden (@BradyWaldenqb), Dylan Emmons (@DylanEmmons30FB), Alex Kramer, Brayden Plunkett (@BPplunkett08), Jackson Minton (@JacksonMinton60), and Jayson Lightfoot (@Jlightfoot24) among the key names back, Pine Creek has a strong returning core on both sides of the ball.
The schedule will test them early and often, starting with an out-of-state opener at Western (FL) in Fort Lauderdale, followed by major Colorado matchups against Regis Jesuit, Eaglecrest, Valor Christian, Arvada West, Legend, and Heritage.
If the Eagles handle that schedule, they will be battle-tested before chasing another deep run in Colorado 5A.
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The past few years have truly been a blessing. The friendships and relationships I’ve built will last a lifetime, and I’m extremely grateful for every opportunity I’ve had playing football at Northern Arizona University.
A huge thank you to all of the NAU coaches and staff, my strength coaches, trainers, and academic advisors.
After much prayer and careful consideration, I have decided that I will enter the transfer portal as a grad transfer with 1 year of eligibility remaining. I’m excited for the next step in this journey!
Always a Lumberjack 🪓
Grad transfer - Guard
-1 year of eligibility left
-2 year starter
-29 career starts
-1800+ career snaps played
-2025 Team Captain
-2025 Big Sky Football All-Conference 2nd Team
-Film below