Chatfield beat Cherokee Trail 23-21 Friday night at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood.
The Chargers scored a last second touchdown to beat a Cougar team that many expect to contend for the 5A state championship.
Chatfield (1-0) will play at Denver East next week.
Cherokee Trail (0-1) hosts Fort Collins next week.
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