Rifle head coach Damon Wells talks to his team after a loss in the 3A State Football Championship game at Legacy Stadium.

#22, Rifle RB Kellin Leigh.

#5, Rifle RB Ryan Moeller runs this in for the first TB of the game.

#5, Rifle RB Ryan Moeller.

#10, Rifle WR Aaron Wagler with a long catch on the first play on O for Rifle.

#5, Rifle RB Ryan Moeller.

The Rifle D takes down #6, Sliver Creek WR Brock Ricks for a loss.

After the Rifle loss to Silver Creek in the 3A Championship game.

Rifle head coach Damon Wells pats Isaac Rider on the helmet Saturday after the Bears’ loss to Silver Creek in the Class 3A state championship game.

#21, Silver Creek WR Trey Fleming makes a great catch for a TD to ice the game in the 3A Championship game. #22, Rifle DB Kellin Leigh with the D.

#5, Rifle DB Ryan Moeller hits #18, Silver Creek WR Eric Machmuller out just short of the goal line.