Coach Lopez Builds Pride One Win at a Time | Denver Broncos News

0:00It's September 10th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Denver Broncos News Today, AI-powered updates on your squad. Range View High School's Head Football Coach Chris Lopez is getting some serious shine. His team is sitting pretty with a 2-0 record after taking down Gateway in a big rivalry game. Now, the Denver Broncos and CHSA are recognizing him as the Coach of the Week, a nod that'll happen all season long for both flag and tackle coaches. Lopez's coaching philosophy is all about accountability, starting with himself and extending to every player and staff member. He believes in fairness and justice, and as long as everyone's holding up their end, the program is headed in the right direction. This approach is rooted in his own high school experience where he saw the power of tradition and pride firsthand. He's focused on bringing that same sense of pride and tradition back to Range View. That means things like seeing the school fight song after every game, winter lose, and representing the school with respect on and off the field. The recent win against Gateway, known as the

1:05Anvil game, is a huge part of that, symbolizing pride for Aurora schools and the district as a whole. Looking ahead, Lopez's expectation for the rest of the season is simple, compete. He stresses that this means competing in every aspect of life, not just on the football field. They're taking it one week at a time, celebrating small victories, but always looking ahead to the next challenge. Ultimately, Coach Lopez emphasizes that this award isn't just about him. He credits his phenomenal coaching staff, the dedicated players who bought into the program, and the supportive administration. He feels the recognition truly belongs to everyone working to rebuild the program and bring pride back to Range View and Aurora public schools.