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09.15.2026HS Boys
Henry Whitcher for Monarch HS. Photo Bronwyn Clark.
Henry Whitcher for Monarch HS. Photo Bronwyn Clark.
Author: Alex Goff

Colorado's High School 7s kicked off last weekend with Monarch High School's top side, Monarch Black, running impressively.

Monarch Black beat Titan HS 45-7, Hammer/Boulder 33-7, and Denver East White 52-0 at the opening tournament in Highlands Ranch.

Regis/Valor, which is mostly Valor, played four games and won three of them, beating Back Sheep/Palmer, Falcon, and Hammers, but dropping a 14-0 decision to Denver East's Red squad.

East also beat Titan, PAC Misfits, and Falcons. East's U16s were also impressive

For Monarch, this was a very good start under a coaching staff of Rob Davis and former USA 7s captain Kevin Whitcher. 

"It's great to have his experience out there," said Davis.

Hard defense by Monarch. Bronwyn Clark photo.
Hard defense by Monarch. Bronwyn Clark photo.

Whitcher was a versatile forward with excellent leadership skills, and that seems to have passed on to his son, Henry, who captains the side and was strong throughout.

He wasn't the only one as Dean Martins was also very strong for the Monarch black team. 

"The players are excited this season has kicked off," continued Davis. "We have some good depth this fall."

Sam Clark for Monarch HS. Bronwyn Clark photo.
Sam Clark for Monarch HS. Bronwyn Clark photo.

And indeed they do, fielding a Monarch Gold side also that finished the opening day 2-1, with their lone loss a 20-19 nailbiter against Black Sheep/Palmer.

Sam Clark was an excellent finisher for the Gold squad and led the team in tries. He also played solid defense. Wyatt LeBar was a smart playmaker and kicked well also.

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