The Eagles become the first Colorado Springs team to advance to the 4A State semifinals since Rampart in 2001.

A stout defense and a big-play offense put Pine Creek in the program's first state championship game.

Ryan Warner threw for a touchdown and ran for another, Josh Beacham scored twice and No. 3 Pine Creek forced five turnovers in a 41-0 win over No. 14 Rock Canyon in a 4A playoff opener Friday at District 20 Stadium. Video by Brian Gomez, The Gazette.

Pine Creek breezes through the first round of the 4A football playoffs.

Pine Creek prepares to host Durango in a first round 4A playoff game.