Denver East Downs Fruita Monument at Stocker Stadium
Denver East defeats Fruita Monument 31-12 as local teams wrap up their 2026 regular season football schedules.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football
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Denver East secured a 31-12 victory over Fruita Monument at Stocker Stadium in a game marked by four fumbles from the Fruita offense. The win concludes the regular season for Fruita Monument, which finishes with an overall record of 6-4.
Why it matters
The result is critical for Fruita Monument as the team now waits to see if they can secure an at-large bid to the state playoffs. Tournament brackets are set to be determined by the CHSAA this weekend.
Moise Toure dominated for Denver East with 189 total all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, including scoring runs and catches of 25, 56, and 68 yards. The game also featured a defensive safety by Nate Wilkinson after a sack on Russo Vesceri.
The players
Moise Toure
He is a standout offensive player for Denver East who recorded three touchdowns and 189 all-purpose yards against Fruita Monument.
Nate Wilkinson
He is a defensive player who registered a safety for Denver East during the game at Stocker Stadium.
Russo Vesceri
He is a player for Fruita Monument who was sacked by Nate Wilkinson during the game.
The details
Denver East's offensive success was bolstered by Toure's performance, while Fruita Monument struggled with ball security throughout the night. Other area results saw Palisade finish its campaign with a 9-1 record following a 37-9 victory over Rifle, while Grand Junction fell 48-10 to Roosevelt.
Timeline
The game between Denver East and Fruita Monument took place on October 30, 2026.
The CHSAA will announce the state football tournament brackets on November 1, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This game concludes the regular season and dictates the seeding landscape for the upcoming CHSAA state football tournament. Teams like Fruita Monument must now rely on these final metrics to earn an at-large bid in the playoff bracket.
The loss forces Fruita Monument into a waiting game for a possible at-large bid in the postseason. Local standings reflect a tough end to the year for area programs, with Palisade emerging as the clear league champion.
The takeaway
Postseason hopes for high school teams often hinge on the final games of the regular season when standings are tightest. Athletes and fans should monitor official tournament bracket releases to determine the next stage of the playoffs.
What happens next
The CHSAA will officially release the state football tournament brackets on November 1, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on the local gridiron, see Grand Junction Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel.
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