ARVADA, Colo. — The Columbine football formula was on full display Thursday night against Arvada West.
Run the ball, control the clock and win the game.
The No. 9 Rebels did just that against the No. 8 Wildcats, grinding out a 38-21 victory in the 5A Sweet 16. Columbine avenged a loss earlier this season to Arvada West.
Rebels running back Seth Cromwell was the star, rushing for three TDs in the victory. Columbine was up 21-14 at halftime, but started the second half with a nine minute drive for a field goal, then forced a three-and-out, then produced another time-consuming drive.
Arvada West couldn't muster any offense throughout the second half until it was too late, and a Cromwell TD with 3:52 to go put Columbine up 31-14 and essentially iced the game
Next up for Columbine is a quarterfinal showdown next weekend with either No. 16 Fort Collins or No. 1 Valor Christian.
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