Vote for Colorado's Top High School Football Player of Week 1
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High School On SI has opened fan voting for its Colorado Football Player of the Week for Week 1 of the 2026 season, featuring 12 nominees. Voting closes Sunday, Sept. 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT, with the winner announced in next week's poll. Nominees include Fort Collins quarterback Jace Garcia, who threw for 359 yards and four touchdowns in a 49-14 win, and Mountain Vista's Marquise Reese, who totaled over 400 yards of offense in a 43-39 victory. Other top performers include Valor Christian's Jackson Coleman, Palmer Ridge's Zak Crisler, and Grandview's Blake Richmeier. The poll is intended as a fun way for fans to support athletes, with no official prizes awarded. Last week's winner was Magnus Newman of Palmer Ridge.