Denver Post: Cherry Creek's Blake Purchase named Gatorade Colorado Football Player of the Year

The 6-foot-4, 240-pound senior edge rusher helped lead the Bruins to a 12-2 record and their fourth consecutive Class 5A state title this past fall, with 18 sacks, 12 tackles for a loss and two forced fumbles. He had 11 tackles, one forced fumble and ran in what ended up being the game-winning touchdown in Creek’s 24-17 win over Valor Christian in the 5A title game.