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Dakota Ridge Eagles remain persistent despite challenges on and off the field

Dakota Ridge Eagles remain persistent despite challenges on and off the fieldThe Dakota Ridge Eagles are looking to move to the next round of playoffs after a challenging season on and off the field. This season has been a sad one due to two deaths within the Dakota Ridge community. They are going into the quarterfinals as the no. 1 seed. Early in the season, Dakota Ridge's defensive coordinator Tierre Duran lost his wife after she passed away due to health issues. A couple of weeks later, the team would learn of another tragedy after a former Dakota Ridge football player, Walker Moench died in a tragic dirt bike accident. His brother, Trent, still plays for the team. The team is currently 10-1, as they hope to extend their season 11-1 after a playoff game against the 8th-ranked team, Ponderosa. DenverVisitor.com: Full Article