Wellington Earns No. 3 Seed in 2A Football Playoffs
The Eagles secure a high seed in the newly expanded 24-team state bracket following a strong regular season.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Football
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The Colorado High School Activities Association released the Class 2A football playoff bracket, naming Wellington as the No. 3 seed. The Eagles enter the post-season with an 8-1 record and a Patriot League title.
Why it matters
The CHSAA expanded the playoff field to 24 teams to align Class 2A with the structures used in the 5A and 4A brackets. This format provides high-seeded teams like Wellington with an important first-round bye as they pursue a state championship.
Wellington finished the regular season with an 8-1 record, highlighted by decisive wins like a 56-19 victory over Brush and a 35-7 win against Eaton. The team now holds the third position in a 24-team field that features new first-round byes.
The players
CHSAA
The Colorado High School Activities Association is the governing body responsible for organizing interscholastic sports and activities for schools across the state.
Wellington
Wellington is a high school football program that earned the Patriot League title and a high seed in the 2026 state playoffs.
The details
Wellington earned a home game for the second round of the playoffs by securing the No. 3 seed. Their only regular season loss came against Timnath in early September, but their overall performance was strong enough to capture the Patriot League title.
Timeline
Wellington lost to Timnath in early September.
Wellington defeated Brush 56-19 on September 25.
Wellington defeated Eaton 35-7 on October 2.
The CHSAA released the official playoff seeds on October 25.
The Class 2A state championship game is scheduled for November 28.
Season Trajectory
The expansion to a 24-team format marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape for Colorado Class 2A football. This change alters the path to the championship game by introducing first-round byes that reward top-seeded teams like Wellington.
As the No. 3 seed, Wellington avoids the opening round of the playoffs and will host their first post-season game at home. Fans can look for upcoming second-round bracket details to confirm the opponent and exact game time for the start of the November schedule.
The takeaway
The move to a 24-team playoff field rewards regular season success with a critical first-round bye and home-field advantage. Teams maintaining high seeds like Wellington are now better positioned to manage player health and preparation through the deep post-season run.
What happens next
Wellington will open their 2A playoff campaign with a second-round game on November 6 or 7. The state championship is set for November 28 at 5 p.m.
Further reading
For more information on state tournament schedules and brackets, visit the Football section.
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