The non-conference portion of the 2025 prep football season came to a close with the results of Week 5, which saw Aurora area programs finished with a combined record of 5-4.
Three teams city sit tied for the best record in the area as Aurora Central, Eaglecrest and Rangeview all posted victories to improve to 4-1.
Aurora Central’s victory came with the bonus of Homecoming, which saw coach Chris Kelly’s team roll to a 60-0 victory over Hinkley Sept. 18 at Aurora Public Schools Stadium. Damien Ramirez had a huge game for the Trojans — who are 4-1 for the first time since 2022 — as he rushed for two touchdowns and also took back the opening kickoff of the second half for a 90-yard score.
Quarterback Markell Perkins rushed for the first touchdown of the game and threw one to Jaylin Bester,