With its biggest test ahead, the connection of the Eaglecrest football team’s defense has never been better.

The Raptors have a Centennial League showdown coming with undefeated Class 5A No. 1 and defending state champion Cherry Creek coming up Oct. 16 and have played the kind of defense that should give them a chance.

With yet another outstanding defensive performance, coach Jesse German’s team picked up its Aurora-best sixth win of the season with a 27-14 defeat of Cherokee Trail Oct. 10 at Legacy Stadium.

“It feels great right now, we’re just so connected,” senior safety Cameron Bell said. “It’s our discipline, pursuit and getting to the ball together. It’s the details and the communication is good.

“Anything is possible for this team, we just have to take it day by day.”

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