🌱 How did Dakota Ridge power its way to a 4A title?

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• How did Dakota Ridge power its way to a 4A title?

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
• Wednesday: Windy in the afternoon, temps: high: 65, low: 27.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 49 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jeffco's Fall 2025 State Champions (jeffcopublicschools.org) — Dakota Ridge residents can celebrate a huge win: Dakota Ridge High School’s football team captured the 4A state championship this fall, capping a standout season for Jeffco athletics. The district also brought home titles in football from Pomona, unified bowling from Lakewood, gymnastics from Arvada West and Standley Lake, and cheer from Ralston Valley.
   

📸 Around Dakota Ridge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dakota Ridge

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 28

• Dakota Ridge Instrumental Music Boosters
  Slammers Bingo, 1884 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Basketball: B/V
  John F. Kennedy Denver, CO 80227
  7:00 pm
• Basketball: G/V
  John F. Kennedy Denver, CO 80227
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Wrestling: G/ALL
  Weld Central High School
• Basketball: G/JV
  John F. Kennedy High School
  4:30 pm
• Basketball: G/V
  John F. Kennedy High School
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Wrestling: B/ALL
  Denver West High School
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Board of County Commissioners Public Hearings, Staff Briefings and Work Sessions
  Hearing Room 1, BCC Board Room , 100 Jefferson County Parkway , Jefferson County
  9:00 am
• 8th Grd. Boys Bball Game @ Powell
  John Wesley Powell Middle School , 8000 S Corona Way , Littleton
  4:15 pm
• Family Fun Night at South County Library – Winter Holiday Fun
  South County Library - Jefferson County Library , 11100 Bradford Rd , Littleton
  6:00 pm
• Skate City Night for PTO Fundraiser (Pajama Themed)
  Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education , 3306 West Berry Ave , Littleton
  6:00 pm
• Choir Concert @ DMS Cafeteria
  Dunstan Middle School Denver, CO 80228
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Alabama Shakes Announce Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Dates (ticketnews.com)

Lakewood

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-- The Patch AM Team

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