Green Mountain Girls Soccer Edges Wheat Ridge in Tight Jeffco League Match

Late free-kick goal lifts Green Mountain to 1-0 victory at Lakewood Memorial Field

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:23am

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High school soccer fans saw Green Mountain edge Wheat Ridge 1–0 at Lakewood Memorial Field, thanks to a late free‑kick goal by senior Charlize Ellsworth. The Jeffco 4A/3A league race remains tight, with Green Mountain, Evergreen and several other programs jockeying for playoff seeding, and both Green Mountain and Wheat Ridge returning to Lakewood Memorial Field for key games Tuesday.

Why it matters

The Jeffco girls soccer league is highly competitive this season, with several teams vying for playoff positioning. This close match between Green Mountain and Wheat Ridge highlights the intensity of the race and the importance of each result as teams jostle for an advantage heading into the postseason.

The details

In a closely contested match at Lakewood Memorial Field, Green Mountain senior Charlize Ellsworth scored the game-winning goal late in the second half on a free kick to give her team a 1-0 victory over Wheat Ridge. The win keeps Green Mountain in the hunt for a high playoff seed in the Jeffco 4A/3A league, where several teams are battling for position.

  • The match took place on Tuesday, April 11, 2026 at Lakewood Memorial Field.

The players

Charlize Ellsworth

A senior at Green Mountain High School who scored the game-winning goal in the match against Wheat Ridge.

Green Mountain High School

A high school soccer program in the Jeffco 4A/3A league that is currently in contention for a high playoff seed.

Wheat Ridge High School

A high school soccer program in the Jeffco 4A/3A league that is also competing for a strong playoff position.

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What’s next

Both Green Mountain and Wheat Ridge will return to Lakewood Memorial Field on Tuesday for key league matches as the Jeffco 4A/3A race continues to unfold.

The takeaway

This close match between two top Jeffco girls soccer programs highlights the competitiveness of the league this season, with several teams battling for playoff positioning. The outcome could have significant implications for the postseason seeding and matchups.