{"id":283776,"date":"2026-09-11T13:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/283776\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T13:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:52:09","slug":"broomfield-football-beats-erie-to-stay-undefeated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/283776\/","title":{"rendered":"Broomfield football beats Erie to stay undefeated"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BROOMFIELD \u2014 Newton\u2019s First Law of Motion says an object in motion stays in motion. Fittingly, it was Broomfield wide receiver Sean Newton who kept the Eagles\u2019 early-season momentum going on Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Slater Saunders and Newton connected three times for scores in the opening half, and Broomfield\u2019s defense stifled Erie in its 29-7 win at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium in Week 3.<\/p>\n<p>The win snaps the Eagles\u2019 three-game losing streak against the Tigers and moves them to 3-0 this season under first-year head coach Chris Helbig. The loss sends Erie to its first 0-3 start since 2004.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s next for Broomfield: Begins play in the 4A Big 8 League, starting with Denver East on Sept. 18.<\/p>\n<p>How the Eagles got here: Broomfield started the Helbig era with a 62-43 win at the coach\u2019s alma mater, Holy Family. Since Week 1, however, it\u2019s been the Eagles\u2019 defense that has impressed in wins over Monarch and Erie.<\/p>\n<p>After allowing Erie\u2019s only TD of the game midway through the first quarter on Thursday, the Eagles made things difficult for Tigers quarterback Jack Arnold and his offense. It came a week after they held Monarch\u2019s explosive playmakers in check in a 24-18 win.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re just playing fast and physical right now,\u201d Helbig said. \u201cThe big thing that we preached to them after that first week was \u2018Do what you\u2019re taught throughout the week. Coaches are going to get you aligned correctly. You guys are extremely skilled. We just got to be in the right spot.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Week 3\u2019s biggest breakout was undoubtedly Newton, though.<\/p>\n<p>The senior had three TD receptions all last season and hadn\u2019t scored his first of the 2026 campaign until his first touchdown against Erie tied the game at 7-7 late in the first quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Saunders and Newton connected for their second touchdown of the night a few minutes later, when Saunders scrambled to his right on fourth-and-8 and threaded a pass into the back of the end zone. Later, on third-and-13, Newton got his feet down in the corner of the end zone, hauling in Saunders\u2019 pass over his shoulder with one hand for a 19-yard score.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy coaches have told me since the start of the season that my time is coming,\u201d Newton said. \u201cThey said, \u2018Go put the state on notice.\u2019 And I felt tonight was the perfect night to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sean Newton of Broomfield is having a career day. Here&#8217;s him getting his feet in while making a 1-handed TD catch in the corner of the end zone. 3rd TD of the 1st half<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/coloradopreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@coloradopreps<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/crazysportgirl1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@crazysportgirl1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BoCoPreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@BoCoPreps<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BroomfieldFtbl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@BroomfieldFtbl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hu66fbTbit\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/hu66fbTbit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brent W. New (@BrentWNew) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BrentWNew\/status\/2098219741806772710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s next for Erie: Begins play in the 5A Front Range League with Fort Collins on Sept. 18.<\/p>\n<p>How the Tigers got here: The Tigers started each of the previous two seasons 1-2 before ultimately putting things together, advancing to the quarterfinals in 2024 and the second round a year ago. So an 0-3 start shouldn\u2019t be seen as too big to come back from.<\/p>\n<p>But the offense needs to find its groove, and soon.<\/p>\n<p>The Tigers have averaged just over 10 points per game through three weeks, a far cry from both 2024, when they averaged 36 points per game, and 2025, when they were at 32 ppg.<\/p>\n<p>Against Broomfield, Arnold started well, polishing off an early drive with a TD pass to Jack Swanigan. But it all dried up after that as the Tigers were held without points for the final 42:55 of regulation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you get knocked down, all you can do is get back up and keep fighting,\u201d Erie coach Jeff Giger said. \u201cThese guys practice hard. These guys are a really close team. I\u2019m disappointed for them because we\u2019re just not quite making the plays when they present themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Erie had two players taken away by ambulance in the fourth quarter. Both players wore neck braces, but Giger did not have an update on either player\u2019s condition immediately after the game.<\/p>\n<p>Quote of the night: \u201cThat was amazing,\u201d Saunders said of Newton\u2019s breakout performance. \u201cWe were just playing football. Just playing catch and believing in one another. And this guy\u2019s just a (freaking) dude.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Sean Newton...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68628.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u2019s Sean Newton (1) looks over toward the crowd after scoring a touchdown as they played Erie High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Brody Reidle...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68618.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u2019s Brody Reidle (5) rushes the ball up the field as they take on Erie High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s RyLee Sondrup...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68625.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u2019s RyLee Sondrup (0) brings the ball down the field after picking up a fumble as they take on Erie High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Owen Lee...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68626.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u2019s Owen Lee (43) runs the ball up the field as they plays Erie High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Brody Reidle...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68617.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u2019s Brody Reidle (5) rushes the ball up the field as they take on Erie High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Garrett Sloboda...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68615.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u2019s Garrett Sloboda (12) ices his leg after getting hurt while playing Erie High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Players for Erie High School...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68613.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Players for Erie High School watch film on the sidelines as they play Broomfield High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Erie High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Michael Fields...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68627.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Erie High School\u2019s Michael Fields (6), bottom left, hits Broomfield High School\u2019s Gavin Montoya (7) causing him to fumble the ball neat the goal line during a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Erie High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Jack Arnold...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68619.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Erie High School\u2019s Jack Arnold (3) passes the ball down the field as they play Broomfield High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Fan head to the Snack...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68616.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Fan head to the Snack Shack during halftime as Broomfield High School plays Erie High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Erie High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Cole Kochevar...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68621.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Erie High School\u2019s Cole Kochevar (1) runs the ball down the field as they play Broomfield High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Owen Lee...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68610.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u2019s Owen Lee (43) puts on eye black in the locker room before playing Erie High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Erie High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Sam Medenwaldt...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68611.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Erie High School\u2019s Sam Medenwaldt (48) takes a selfie to send to his girlfriend in the locker room before playing Broomfield High School  in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: The sun sets behind Elizabeth...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68612.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: The sun sets behind Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium as Broomfield High School plays Erie High School in a non-conference matchup on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Slater Saunders...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68622.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u2019s Slater Saunders (17) looks to pass the ball down the field as they take on Erie High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Sean Newton...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68614.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u2019s Sean Newton (1) celebrates on the track after making a one-handed catch for a touchdown as they took on Erie High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Erie High School\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Jack Swanigan...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.broomfieldenterprise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCC-L-Broomfield-Erie-RJS-68620.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Erie High School\u2019s Jack Swanigan (4) celebrates an early touchdown with teammates as they play Broomfield High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 17<\/p>\n<p>BROOMFIELD, CO \u2013 SEPTEMBER 10: Broomfield High School\u2019s Sean Newton (1) looks over toward the crowd after scoring a touchdown as they played Erie High School in a non-conference matchup at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti\/The Denver Post)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>View a list of Prep sports and high school teams we cover.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BROOMFIELD \u2014 Newton\u2019s First Law of Motion says an object in motion stays in motion. 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