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  • All-state girls lacrosse teams for Season D

    All-state girls lacrosse teams for Season D

    The Season D all-state girls lacrosse teams honor the best players in the sport as judged by the leagues and coaches. They are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

    These teams were created following a lengthy process which included nominations from leagues, and then a vote of head coaches.

    Player and coach of the year was also selected by a vote of the coaches.

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    Class 5A

    (Lance Wendt/wendt5280.com)

    Player of the year: Jessie Bakes, Colorado Academy

    Coach of the year: Kelsey Sheridan, Fairview

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Lily Assini Cherry Creek M Junior
    Jessie Bakes Colorado Academy M Senior
    Grace Lichtenberger Air Academy M Junior
    Cate Lord Regis Jesuit – Senior
    Katharine Merrifield Colorado Academy M Senior
    Lucy Munro ThunderRidge A/M/D Senior
    Betty Nelson Columbine G Sophomore
    Tess Osburn Valor Christian A Junior
    McKenna Riley ThunderRidge M Senior
    Lauren Rismani Valor Christian A Senior
    Maya Rutherford Colorado Academy D/M Senior
    Molly Threlkeld Cherry Creek M Junior
    Grace Weigand Regis Jesuit – Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Savanna Barbosa Rock Canyon G/D Sophomore
    Mandy Brockamp Grandview M Senior
    Berit Brookfield ThunderRidge M/M/DM Senior
    Charlotte Corkins Colorado Academy M Freshman
    Raegan Digby Valor Christian A Sophomore
    Brooke Dietmeier Fairview M Senior
    Thayer Hubbard Fairview G Junior
    Kaley Kakac Valor Christian M Sophomore
    Rebecca Kerr Colorado Academy D/M Senior
    Zoe Martin Colorado Academy A/M Freshman
    Krissy Rael Regis Jesuit – Senior
    Marguerite Schipfer Air Academy A/M Junior
    Olivia Tighe Palmer Ridge M/A/D Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Hayden Appel, Chaparral, Sophomore
    • Elise Bialecki, M, Mullen, Senior
    • Marin Bomgaars, D/M, Colorado Academy, Senior
    • Paris Corporon, Regis Jesuit, Junior
    • Alex Cutone, M, Rock Canyon, Sophomore
    • Anna Gawthrop, A, Cherry Creek, Sophomore
    • Cami Johnson, A, Fairview, Sophomore
    • Maya Kendall, M, Colorado Academy, Junior
    • Rachel Kennedy, M, Arapahoe, Junior
    • Julie Markovich, D, ThunderRidge, Senior
    • Breonna Mason, G, Air Academy, Sophomore
    • CJ Meehan, M/A/D, ThunderRidge, Sophomore
    • Eliza Osburn, M, Valor Christian, Freshman
    • Madison Riley, M, ThunderRidge, Senior
    • Lilly Rowell, Chaparral, Junior
    • Darby Sherrod, M/D, Arapahoe, Senior
    • Courtney Smith, D, Dakota Ridge, Junior
    • Danielle Srdoc, D, ThunderRidge, Senior
    • Ava Welty, D, Fairview, Junior

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    Class 4A

    (Lance Wendt/wendt5280.com)

    Player of the year: Margo Miller, Evergreen

    Coach of the year: Rachel Sanford, Evergreen

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Annabelle Biggar Dawson School – Sophomore
    Aidan Carr Thompson Valley M Sophomore
    Annalise Carr Thompson Valley A Senior
    Maya DeGeorge Grand Junction M Senior
    Averi Gardner Evergreen – Sophomore
    Adde Hollander Conifer M Senior
    Samantha Hughes Castle View M Sophomore
    Landree McClure Golden A Senior
    Margo Miller Evergreen – Senior
    KC Ossello Green Mountain M/A Senior
    Maddison Santini Rocky Mountain – Junior
    Riley Schultz Castle View M Sophomore
    Lauren Spence Evergreen G Senior

     

    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Bridget Bankert Grand Junction A Senior
    Cami Campbell Rocky Mountain – Senior
    Riley Dolan Roaring Fork M/A Senior
    Sidney Edmonds Holy Family M Junior
    Julia Hodell Holy Family – Freshman
    Kylie Kenny Aspen M Senior
    Evan McDonnell Denver South – Sophomore
    Emma Mielke Horizon G Senior
    Shea Murphy Green Mountain M Junior
    Carly Poole Evergreen – Senior
    Ella Shofnos Denver South – Sophomore
    Taylor Tobin Golden D/DM/M Sophomore
    Brynn West Green Mountain D Junior

    Honorable mention:

    • Maryn Brown, M, Fruita Monument, Junior
    • Libby Claassen, M/A/DM, Roaring Fork, Senior
    • Allie Elliott, M/D/A, Durango, Senior
    • Ava Ganter, M/A, Golden, Junior
    • Sophie Gebhardt, Dawson School, Junior
    • Julia Harty, Battle Mountain, Senior
    • Sophie Hodgson, M/A, Roaring Fork, Sophomore
    • Charlotte Katz, Telluride, Junior
    • Necia Knoedler, A, Liberty, Junior
    • Melena Krownapple, Telluride, Senior
    • Phoebe Ramirez, A, Cherokee Trail, Senior
    • Talei Ricketson, A/M, Smoky Hill, Sophomore
    • Sophia Rinn, M/A/D, Eagle Valley, Senior
    • Reese Ripley, M, Denver North, Freshman
    • Araceli Sanchez, Heritage, Junior
    • Mia Seltzer, Aspen, Junior
    • Sage Sorrells, A, Cherokee Trail, Sophomore
    • Maleah Sosa, M/A, Horizon, Junior
    • Devin Thomas, D, Aspen, Junior
    • Alex Young, Denver South, Sophomore

  • CHSAA hosts virtual student leadership conference

    Over 100 student leadership advisers and students took part in today’s virtual conference.

    The conference, which helps student leaders to prepare for the upcoming school year, was a great opportunity to gather advisers, students, our state representatives, and some high school administrators to talk about growing campus culture, building student/staff recognition events, and promoting new activities.

    Students began the day by listening to opening remarks by CHSAA associate commissioner Tom Robinson, who talked about what it means to be a leader, recognizing role models and creating a great environment for all.

    James Layman, Director of the Association of Washington Student Leaders, was the keynote speaker. Layman talked to the group about multiple areas of growth, opening his presentation by telling student leaders, “Y’all are awesome!”

    Layman also encouraged the audience members to “think about what they want their school to feel like” as they create their events and activities. There were moments of comedy as Layman told students not to compare this year to a tortilla chip; a reference to a personal story he shared. One of the key questions he asked attendees to think about was “what if we treated the past 16 months as the greatest opportunity you’ve ever had?”

    Following the keynote, students and advisers participated in a workshop in a series of breakout sessions. Topics included everything from school spirit (post-COVID), effective leadership, amplifying student voice, to promotive a positive and inclusive school climate.

    Outgoing student leadership committee chair and newly hired CHSAA activities director Rashaan Davis thanked the attendees for all of their hard work over the past few months and reminded them that it would be important to reach out to the incoming freshmen and current sophomores to help them grow back the climate of the building. Davis also thanked the Student Leadership Committee and incoming chairperson, Alice Stoneback (Manitou Springs High School), for continuing to make student leadership a priority.

    Looking ahead, there will be more information coming out about student leadership events, including Fall Summits, Advisory University, and next summer’s conference.

  • Grandview’s Addison O’Grady named 2021 girls Freddie Steinmark Award winner

    Grandview’s Addison O’Grady named 2021 girls Freddie Steinmark Award winner

    Grandview Arapahoe girls basketball
    (Steve Abeyta/steveabeytaphotography.com)

    Addison O’Grady is appreciative of opportunities to compete with her teammates and interact with friends and classmates. The past year of COVID restrictions has taught us to not take these opportunities for granted. Who would have thought that a sports season could be canceled before the champion was crowned? Who would have thought that classroom activities would become virtual sessions with participants showing up on computer screens in rows of little boxes?

    Well, Addison O’Grady, Grandview High School’s outstanding dual-sport athlete, knows all to well that this has been part of life as a high school athlete due to COVID. Her 2020 basketball season was left unfulfilled as the championship game was canceled before she and her Grandview Wolves teammates could tip-off against Cherry Creek. This was a lost opportunity to represent her school and make memories with her teammates.

    A recruiting “trip” to Iowa City, Iowa to meet the Iowa Hawkeye basketball coaching staff became a Zoom meeting for one of the top-50 basketball recruits in the country. This was an opportunity lost to get to know her future coaches and teammates at one of the top universities in the country.

    So, when Addi has had the opportunity to put on her Grandview uniform, she has made the most of it. Four trips to the Final Four in basketball and three state tournament appearances in volleyball have been opportunities to display her outstanding talent. Talent that has placed her on multiple All-State teams in both basketball and volleyball and made her one of the top high school basketball players in the country.

    But Addison does not want to be boxed in like a Zoom meeting. She found it important to not just be a great basketball player, but to add more dimensions to her life in and out of athletics. In her Steinmark nomination letter Addi wrote that she has “…always strived to be more than just an athlete because I am more than an athlete. Often athletes are put in boxes, forced to specialize in one sport, told that they don’t need to worry about academics as much as athletics, or don’t make meaningful connections with people, but this award and Steinmark’s character and legacy are proof that athletes can have dimension. Athletes are more and should be expected to be more than just athletes.” Her basketball coach, Josh Ulitzky, echoed this sentiment by saying that “Addison took pride in putting on her Grandview High School uniforms and excelled at a level not matched by many young woman athletes, especially at 5A schools.”

    Taking advantage of learning opportunities has also been important to Addison. Math teacher John Schultz commented that Addison “….could have chosen to take it easy in math during her senior year, yet she has shown great dedication in taking Calculus III and Differential Equations, which will prepare her for any mathematics and engineering curriculum she will encounter in college.”

    Addison is already becoming familiar with college encounters as she took a call earlier this week from Dan Watkins, Colorado High School Coaches Association President, while in a dorm room on the University of Iowa campus during a break from basketball camp workouts. Addison was thrilled to learn about receiving the 2021 Steinmark Award and was thankful for the support her family, coaches, teammates, teachers, and classmates had shown during her high school career. Addison said she learned to not take anything for granted and to make the most of the opportunities she is presented with. She added that some of the COVID-restrictions allowed her to become closer with her teammates at Grandview and allowed her to share experiences and traditions with her younger Grandview teammates that she hopes will benefit them in the future.

    Addison will also take her genuine interest in helping others with her to Iowa City. Addison spent many hours of community service while in high school assisting patients at Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, and veterans at the VA Hospital in Aurora. This is yet another dimension to an outstanding young person that is proud to carry on the Freddie Steinmark legacy.

    The Steinmark Award was established in 1972 and honors Freddie Steinmark, who excelled in football, basketball, and baseball while attending Wheat Ridge High School in the 1960s. He was also an outstanding student and was active in several school and community-oriented endeavors before attending the University of Texas, where he helped the Longhorns to the national football title in 1969. Freddie died from cancer in 1971 at the age of 22. Students athletes nominated for the award must be seniors who have maintained a GPA of at least 3.0 and participated in at least two varsity sports, having earned at least All-Conference in one sport and All-State in another.

    Addison is the 49th winner of the girls Steinmark Award since it was first presented to girls in 1974. The first girl to win the Steinmark Award was Anne Vento of Pueblo Centennial in 1974. There were two winners of the award in 1984. Dave Logan of Wheat Ridge High School, and now the extremely well-known sports announcer for the Denver Broncos and other sports endeavors, was the first boys’ winner of the award in 1972.

    In 2020, Emily Cavey of Berthoud received the girls’ Steinmark and Caleb Rillos of Ralston Valley was the recipient for the boys.

    Finalists for the 2021 Steinmark Award: Rylee Crouch, Horizon; Kendyl Kirkwood, Fleming; Kylie Kravig, University; and Kendyl MacAskil, Palisade.

  • Thomas Jefferson’s Avery Shunneson named 2021 boys Freddie Steinmark Award recipient

    Thomas Jefferson’s Avery Shunneson named 2021 boys Freddie Steinmark Award recipient

    Track and field state championships
    (Brad Cochi/CHSAANow)

    Avery Shunneson’s senior year at Thomas Jefferson High School went from the slow pace of having the fall football season postponed to warp speed of having three sports crammed into his final semester of school. Avery and his teammates at TJ participated in the state basketball tournament in early March, started football practice the next week, hoisted the 4A Football Season C Championship trophy in May, and then Avery won two state track and field championships the last weekend of June.  Not a bad way to wind up your senior year – oh, and add being named 4A football Player of the Year and committing to attend Princeton University to this list as well.

    Avery Shunneson is the 52nd winner of the Steinmark Award since it was established in 1972 (there were two winners in 1976 and 1979) and he continues the proud tradition of Steinmark Award winners. Avery learned a lot of the history surrounding Freddie Steinmark and the award from his football coach, Mike Griebel, who passed on stories about the accomplishments of Freddie Steinmark from his glory days in the mid-1960’s at Wheat Ridge High School and the hard work it took for Freddie to get a scholarship to play for the Longhorns. They talked about Freddie playing in the 1969 ‘Game of the Century’ against the Arkansas Razorbacks and then a week later being diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his left leg and the immediate amputation of the leg.

    Most importantly, Avery recognized the hard work and dedication it took in the classroom and his community to really stand out as a Freddie Steinmark Award winner. Avery wrote, “I recalled the many times I would see Freddie Steinmark’s name as I explored the halls of Wheat Ridge High School in between my club basketball games at tournaments held at Wheat Ridge. I was only in middle school at the time, but I can still recall the pride the school had for such an amazing man who was not only a great athlete but also a good citizen and a dynamic leader.”

    Avery was a natural leader in the hallways at TJ and the local community. Woody Bonner, assistant track coach at TJ, commented that “as a freshmen, Avery went out to the throw rings the first practice and was instantly the leader of that group of young men and women.” Having the respect of the other athletes and knowledge of the throwing events truly benefitted Avery this year as he stepped up to be the team’s throws coach when Coach Bonner was not able to be at practices during the season due to medical reasons. Coach Bonner also shared that he would “hear from Avery by text or call to check up on me and to fill me in on how the last game [or meet] went. This is something that was not required or asked for. This is something he does because of who he is and the outstanding character he possesses.”

    Avery is also deeply involved in the Spanish-speaking community in Denver and helps as an interpreter and technology support for seniors in the community and clients of a local fishing outfitter. Avery learned to appreciate the importance of language and education at a very early age thanks to his parents, Alison and Arnold Shunneson, placing him in a fully Spanish-speaking 1st grade class. A review of Avery’s transcript shows no less than six Spanish Honors or Advanced Placement classes during his career at TJ. A weighted GPA of 4.78 ranked Avery in the top 10 of his class and a composite score of 30 on the ACT made Avery a top recruit of Ivy League colleges and almost every other top school across the country.

    Avery is proud to be a product of TJ and the Denver Public Schools system and will carry that banner proudly with him to Princeton this year. Avery is also very proud to be the first Steinmark Award winner at TJ and the fourth recipient from Denver Public School – Mike Edwards, Kennedy (1976); Fred Harris, Montbello (1988); and Greg Jones, Kennedy (1992). Avery knows the challenges faced by urban schools and the students face many challenges every day. “The Steinmark Award means that one faces those challenges with faith and courage….and that you never give up. Horrible things happen in our lives, like Freddie Steinmark’s illness, but we have to dig deep and show courage so that we can inspire others to do the same. I would be honored to be the first to win the award on behalf of my school….and to represent the city of Denver.”

    All of Avery’s academic and community service accomplishments may have moved his athletic feats to page 2, but they are no less impressive. During the 2021 Season D track and field season Avery threw the discus 196’ 8” to find a spot as the 6th best discus thrower ever in the state of Colorado. His throw of 192’ 6” set a 4A State Meet Record in the discus and put him on top of the podium, a spot he duplicated two days later by winning the 4A shot put with a throw of 54’ 2”. Avery’s progression in the discus is notable in that he was on the podium in both his 9th grade (a 6th place finish) and 10th grade (a 3rd place finish).

    The spring football Season C found the undefeated TJ Spartans in the state championship game and trailing the Gateway Olympians at half time. The Spartans remained focused on their season-long goal of a team championship and came out victorious after a late-game touchdown and two-point conversion. Avery was one of the team captains and was proud of the Spartans’ determination throughout the entire season. The team focused on Coach Mike Griebel’s commitment to player safety and made sure that they did not have any COVID-related issues throughout the season. Avery was the team leader in rushing yards and tackles during the season and was recognized as the 4A Player of the Year by CHSAA. And what did Avery do to celebrate the team’s victory? He woke up Saturday morning and competed in the first track meet of Season D! Avery admitted that he was pretty sore, but he didn’t want to miss an opportunity to compete in a track and field meet. That is a true commitment to excellence!

    The Steinmark Award was established in 1972 and honors Freddie Steinmark, who excelled in football, basketball, and baseball while attending Wheat Ridge High School in the 1960s. He was also an outstanding student and active in several school and community-oriented endeavors before attending the University of Texas, where he helped the Longhorns to the national football title in 1969. Freddie died from cancer in 1971 at the age of 22. Student athletes nominated for the award must be seniors who have maintained a GPA of at least 3.0 and participated in at least two varsity sports, having earned at least All-Conference in one sport and All-State in another.

    Dave Logan of Wheat Ridge High School, and now the extremely well-known sports announcer for the Denver Broncos and other sports endeavors, was the first winner of the award in 1972.

    In 2020, Caleb Rillos from Ralston Valley received the boys’ Steinmark and Emily Cavey of Berthoud was the recipient for the girls. The Colorado High School Coaches Association is proud to be the sponsor of the Freddie Steinmark Award and congratulates the athletes, and their coaches, who were nominated for this award.

    Finalists for the 2021 Steinmark Award: Jake Boley, Cheyenne Mountain; Tyler Collins, Wray; Jack Pospisil, Pomona; and Zane Rankin, Lamar.

  • 2021 MLB Draft: Six Colorado products selected

    2021 MLB Draft: Six Colorado products selected

    (Steve Abeyta)

    The 2021 MLB Draft was held July 11-13 at Denver’s Bellco Theatre. Below is a profile of the six Colorado products selected.

    Last season, two players who played high school baseball in Colorado were taken.

    For a list of all previous Colorado players drafted, browse our historical MLB Draft database

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    Regis Jesuit graduate and right-handed pitcher Alec Willis became the first Colorado product selected in the 2021 MLB draft, as he was picked in the seventh round, 211th overall, by the St. Louis Cardinals.

    The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Willis was MLB.com’s 130th-ranked prospect after a senior season in which he finished 3-1 with a 0.72 ERA and 54 strikeouts (against eight walks) in 29 innings pitched.

    Willis has signed his letter of intent to attend the University of Minnesota. With Willis’ selection, a Regis Jesuit grad has been chosen in an MLB Draft 29 times.

    Three 2017 Colorado high school graduates were selected next, led by 2017 Heritage grad Casey Opitz, who attends college baseball powerhouse Arkansas. Opitz was selected in the eighth round, 244th overall, by the Chicago Cubs.

    Opitz was one of the top backstops in college baseball, being named to the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Watch List in 2019, while also earning Preseason All-American honors. In 2021, he was a team captain for an Arkansas team that entered the NCAA Baseball Tournament as the number one overall seed.

    At Heritage, he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 27th round of the 2017 MLB Draft. His senior season, he was ranked the No. 3 player in the state of Colorado and the top catcher overall.

    He is the third Opitz brother to be taken in an MLB Draft, following Shane (2010) and Jake (2008).

    Opitz also played basketball and football for the Eagles at times during his high school career.

    2017 Lewis-Palmer grad Billy Cook, a 2021 Pepperdine graduate, went next to the Baltimore Orioles in the 10th round, 287th overall.

    Cook was a four-year starter at Pepperdine, appearing in 122 games with 109 starts. He finished tied for ninth in all-time home runs in Pepperdine history. In 2021, he was selected first team all-West Coast Conference.

    At Lewis-Palmer, Cook was a three-time 4A all-state honoree, while helping the Rangers to a pair of conference championships.

    He is the fourth Lewis-Palmer grad to be drafted all-time, and the first since 2008.

    Jack Winkler, a 2017 Chatfield grad, was next to go later in the 10th round, 308th overall to the Oakland Athletics.

    Winkler was a four year starter for the University of San Francisco, his last three seasons as the primary shortstop. He had a tremendous campaign in 2021, taking home first team all-West Coast Conference accolades. In four seasons at USF, he played in 184 games, making 180 starts. A career .276 hitter, he totaled 186 hits, 43 doubles, 14 home runs, and 104 RBI.

    At Chatfield, he was a three-time all-conference honoree, while helping the Chargers to a 5A title in 2015.

    Going back to the recent Colorado high school grads, another Chatfield Charger in Quinton Low went in the 13th round, 387th overall, to the Milwaukee Brewers. With him and Winkler selected, they became the 10th and 11th Chatfield alums drafted all-time.

    Low was a two-way star for Chatfield, batting .492 with 30 hits and nine home runs in 2021, while making seven pitching appearances with a 3.00 ERA and 56 strikeouts over 35 innings. He helped Chatfield to the 5A quarterfinals in 2021.

    He has signed his letter of intent to attend Santa Clara University.

    The final Colorado product selected was Ryan Ure of Eaton, taken in the 16th round, 464th overall, by the Texas Rangers.

    Ure was Eaton’s ace this past season, pitching to a 2.07 ERA over 44 innings, while compiling a 7-0 record with 83 strikeouts. He helped lead the Fightin’ Reds to the 3A baseball title.

    Ure is signed to play in college with Oklahoma State. He continues Eaton’s rich MLB Draft tradition, as he is the ninth Eaton grad selected all-time, and the first since 2012.

    Local selections in the 2021 MLB Draft

    Alumni
    RD OVR Team Name POS High School Grad College
    8 244 Chicago Cubs Casey Opitz C Heritage 2017 Arkansas
    10 287 Baltimore Orioles Billy Cook 3B Lewis-Palmer 2017 Pepperdine
    10 308 Oakland Athletics Jack Winkler SS Chatfield 2017 San Francisco
    2021 graduates
    RD OVR Team Name POS High School Commit
    7 211 St. Louis Cardinals Alec Willis RHP Regis Jesuit Minnesota
    13 387 Milwaukee Brewers Quinton Low RHP Chatfield Santa Clara
    16 464 Texas Rangers Ryan Ure LHP Eaton Oklahoma State
  • Move United Junior Nationals coming to Denver area July 17-23

    Move United Junior Nationals coming to Denver area July 17-23

    (Reed Hoffmann )

    The Move United Junior Nationals presented by The Hartford is set to take over Metro Denver, Colorado from July 17-23. Now, in its 37th year, Move United Junior Nationals is the largest and longest-standing national sport championship event for young athletes with a physical disability, visual and/or intellectual impairment through the age of twenty-two.

    With more than 300 athletes with disabilities and coaches participating, the weeklong event includes competitions, clinics, education and social opportunities. The sports contested include archery, paratriathlon, para powerlifting, shooting, swimming as well as track and field along with a wheelchair tennis and sitting volleyball clinic. The event will also include appearances by Wheelchair basketball World Champion Matt Scott and Paratriathlete World Champion Hailey Danz, as well as a surprise donation of custom-fit sports equipment for two youth as part of The Hartford’s Ability Equipped program.

    The Move United Junior Nationals presented by The Hartford serves as a platform to promote physical activity, independence for youth with disabilities and may one day lead them to compete at the international level and the Paralympic Games.

    “Sports make us stronger,” said Glenn Merry, Executive Director of Move United.  “Move United’s community-based adaptive sports movement focuses on leaving no one on the sidelines. In partnership with The Hartford, Move United is proud to offer this elevated field of play for young athletes to test themselves, discover what’s possible and achieve new heights in becoming their best selves.”

    As the Title Sponsor for the event, The Hartford is committed to empowering youth and adults with disabilities by making adaptive sports more accessible – delivering the power of ability. As a leading disability insurer, the company has a long-held belief that sports are an important part of physical rehabilitation following a disabling illness or injury.

    “We have been an advocate for the adaptive sports movement and sponsor of athletes with disabilities for more than 25 years,” said Kathy Bromage, Chief Marketing Officer of The Hartford. “We are proud to be a part of the Move United Junior Nationals this year in Colorado and excited to see these young athletes compete on the national stage and inspire others to participate in adaptive sports.”

    Move United Junior Nationals presented by The Hartford is also sponsored by the Daniels Fund, Challenged Athletes Foundation, and Hanger. For more information about the Move United Junior Nationals and the complete event schedule click here.

  • Photos: Colorado 8-man all-state football game

  • Photos from the inaugural boys volleyball season in Colorado

  • All-state boys track & field teams for Season D

    All-state boys track & field teams for Season D

    The Season D all-state boys track and field teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

    These teams were created based upon results at the state meet.

    In order to be considered for athlete of the year, they must first have made the all-state team by winning an event.

    Athletes of the year were selected based upon their performance at the state meet. Coaches of the year were selected based upon the team champions.

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    (Claire Semerod/Cherry Creek High School)

    Class 5A

    Athlete of the year: Ky Oday, Cherry Creek

    Coach of the year: John Reyes, Grandview

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Gregory Anderson Far Northeast Senior 110 hurdles
    D’Andre Barnes Regis Jesuit Sophomore 200m
    Michael Bennett Lakewood Senior 300 hurdles
    Sterling Brassfield Eaglecrest Senior 100m
    Kyle Boe Mountain Vista Senior 4×800
    Conrad Casebolt Grandview Junior 4×100
    Ismael Dembele Rangeview Senior 4×400
    Charlie Dick Grandview Junior 4×100, 4×200
    Braiden Dishman Fossil Ridge Senior Shot put, discus
    Tyler Downs Mountain Vista Sophomore 4×800
    Brady Ford Mountain Vista Junior 4×800
    Brandon Hills Vista Ridge Sophomore Long jump
    James Holland Rangeview Sophomore 4×400
    Evan Johnson Grandview Junior 4×100, 4×200
    David Maldonado Grandview Sophomore 4×100, 4×200
    Bryce McCutcheon Rangeview Junior 4×400
    Ky Oday Cherry Creek Junior 400m
    Daryn Ofori-Kuragu Rangeview Junior 4×400
    Kahden Rullo Grandview Junior 4×200
    Garrett Searls Horizon Senior Pole vault
    Rhys Travis Poudre Junior High jump, triple jump
    Harrison Witt Mountain Vista Senior 800m, 1,600m
    Parker Wolfe Cherry Creek Senior 3,200m
    Aaron Yocom Mountain Vista Junior 4×800

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    (Brent Murphy/brentmurphyphoto.com)

    Class 4A

    Athlete of the year: Zane Bergen, Niwot

    Coach of the year: Maurice Henriques, Niwot

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Paul Agbo Cheyenne Mountain Senior 4×100
    Pierre Agbo Cheyenne Mountain Senior 4×100
    Derek Allen Widefield Junior 300 hurdles
    Zane Bergen Niwot Junior 800m, 1,600m, 3,200m, 4×800
    Justin Blanton GJ Central Junior 400m
    Alexander Carillo Frederick Junior 4×400
    Spencer Cedrun Cheyenne Mountain Freshman 4×100
    Ryan Chacon Frederick Senior 200m, 4×400
    Garrett Colvin Frederick Junior 4×400
    Blake Donaldson Erie Senior 4×200
    Becker Ell Thompson Valley Senior Pole vault
    Braylon Fenderson Riverdale Ridge Senior 100m
    Max Fuller Cheyenne Mountain Senior 4×400
    Quentin Hartel Erie Senior 4×200
    Joaquin Herrera Niwot Senior 4×800
    Eddie Kurjak Longmont Senior High jump, triple jump
    Grayden Rauba Niwot Senior 4×800
    Brian Rose Discovery Canyon Junior 110 hurdles
    Wyatt Schroth Frederick Senior 4×400
    Avery Shunneson Thomas Jefferson Senior Shot put, discus
    Sean Thomas Francisco Erie Junior 4×200
    Mason Veve Erie Senior 4×200
    Curtis Volf Niwot Senior 4×800
    Daryon Wilson Mitchell Senior Long jump

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    Track and field state championships
    (Brad Cochi/CHSAANow)

    Class 3A

    Athlete of the year: Joshua Medina, Alamosa

    Coach of the year: Mark Roggy & Eileen Phillips, Resurrection Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Mitchell Anderson The Classical Academy Senior Discus
    Lucas Barber Liberty Common Senior 4×800
    Brandon Bate Liberty Common Junior 4×800
    Braycen Buxman Resurrection Christian Senior 4×400
    Sonny Ciccarelli Woodland Park Sophomore High jump
    Joe Ciccio Lutheran Freshman 4×100
    Trey Ciccio Lutheran Sophomore 4×100
    Zach Clark University Senior 4×200
    Chrisly Kelly-Cannon Jefferson Academy Sophomore Long jump
    Brody Donohue Lutheran Junior 4×100
    Preston Fagerlin Resurrection Christian Senior 4×400
    Aidan Graziano Peak to Peak Senior 110 hurdles
    Logan Hafey Moffat County Junior 300 hurdles
    Nolan Johnson University Senior 4×200
    Noah Kelly Lutheran Senior Pole vault
    Devyn Lauer Platte Valley Junior 200m
    MacLean Majeski Liberty Common Junior 4×800
    Caden Measner University Senior 4×200
    Joshua Medina Alamosa Senior 800m, 1,600m, 3,200m
    Drew Morton The Classical Academy Senior 400m
    Tucker Myers Sterling Senior Triple jump
    Brayden Savage Frontier Academy Senior 100m
    Jadon Scarpella Liberty Common Senior 4×800
    JJ Smolen Lutheran Senior 4×100
    Dylan Sup University Freshman 4×200
    Caleb Sutter Resurrection Christian Sophomore 4×400
    Jack Vandelist Resurrection Christian Junior 4×400
    Brody Welch Holy Family Senior Shot put

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    Class 2A

    Athlete of the year: Anthony Martinez, Lake County

    Coach of the year: Lucas Lubbers, Yuma

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Justin Beserra Ouray Sophomore 4×400
    Devin Brady Centauri Freshman 4×100, 4×200
    Mason Claunch Centauri Junior 400m, 4×100, 4×200
    Nate Early Banning Lewis Junior High jump
    Paton Edwards Ouray Sophomore 4×400
    Mohamed Ibrahim Wiggins Junior Shot put
    Canyon Ishikawa Ouray Sophomore 4×800
    Jeremiah Leeper Limon Junior Triple jump
    Anthony Martinez Lake County Senior 110 hurdles
    Cory Thomsen Ouray Sophomore 4×400
    Blaine Peebles Hotchkiss Junior 300 hurdles
    Clay Robinson Yuma Junior 100m, 200m
    Bryant Schoenthal Wray Junior Discus
    Joel Schluessler Peyton Sophomore 4×800
    Braden Smith Yuma Senior Pole vault
    Ben Tailleur Centauri Junior 4×100, 4×200
    Richardson Tailleur Centauri Junior 4×100, 4×200
    Connor Williams Crested Butte Junior 800m, 1,600m
    Micah Zeller Custer County Senior 3,200m

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    Class 1A

    Athlete of the year: Jacob Jefferson, Arickaree/Woodlin

    Coach of the year: Joe Packard, Heritage Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Isaac Andersen Haxtun Junior 4×100
    Perry Chadwick Cheyenne Wells Freshman 4×200, 4×400
    Nick Dahm Elbert Senior Triple jump
    Josh Duran Antonito Senior 300 hurdles
    Josiah Durrell Heritage Christian Senior 4×800
    Kyle Fryrear Haxtun Sophomore 4×100
    Michael Gerk Haxtun Sophomore 4×100
    John Hainer Granada Sophomore Shot put
    Jacob Jefferson Arickaree/Woodlin Sophomore 400m, 110 hurdles
    Jaden Jordan DeBeque Senior Long jump
    Owen Knode Haxtun Junior 4×100
    Brady Kuntz Lone Star Senior Pole vault
    Erik Lebsock Prairie Senior Discus
    Trevor Lewis DeBeque Junior 800m, 1,600m
    Cade Mitchek Cheyenne Wells Junior 200m, 4×200, 4×400
    Jack Nauman Heritage Christian Sophomore 3,200m, 4×800
    Carson Noe Cheyenne Wells Freshman 4×200, 4×800
    Ryan O’Loughlin Heritage Christian Sophomore 4×800
    Wesley Ryan DeBeque Senior 100m, high jump
    Xander Stanton Heritage Christian Senior 4×800
    Evan Worley Cheyenne Wells Junior 4×200, 4×400
  • All-state girls track & field teams for Season D

    All-state girls track & field teams for Season D

    The Season D all-state girls track and field teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

    These teams were created based upon results at the state meet.

    In order to be considered for athlete of the year, they must first have made the all-state team by winning an event.

    Athletes of the year were selected based upon their performance at the state meet. Coaches of the year were selected based upon the team champions.

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    Class 5A

    (Tim Bourke/TimBourke.com)

    Athlete of the year: Riley Stewart, Cherry Creek

    Coach of the year: Brian Kula, Valor Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Kylie Bahr Valor Christian Junior 300 hurdles, 4×400
    Shelby Balding Cherry Creek Junior 4×800
    Fabiola Belibi Regis Jesuit Junior Long jump
    Jordan Blankenship Valor Christian Freshman 4×400
    Kajsa Borrman Loveland Junior Discus
    Kinsey Christianson Cherry Creek Junior 4×800
    Saniya Craft Grandview Senior 4×200, sprint medley
    Amber Davis Grandview Senior 4×200, sprint medley
    Reese Dragovich Valor Christian Senior 4×400
    McKenzie Droughns Grandview Sophomore Sprint medley
    Elizabeth Johnson Denver East Junior 4×100
    Mina Khadem Denver East Junior 4×100
    Michelle McDonald Denver East Senior 4×100
    Brooke Naughton Fort Collins Junior High jump
    Lilly Nichols Broomfield Freshman Pole vault
    Melody Nwagwu Grandview Senior Triple jump
    Amanda Opp Lakewood Senior Shot put
    Camille Peisner Valor Christian Senior 100m, 200m, 4×400
    Addison Price Cherry Creek Sophomore 4×800
    Kyairra Reigh Denver East Senior 400m, 4×100
    Ava Robinson Grandview Sophomore 4×200
    Molly Skurcenski Grandview Junior 4×200, sprint medley
    Riley Stewart Cherry Creek Junior 800m, 1,600m, 3,200m, 4×800
    Zeaniah Wedgeworth Overland Senior 100 hurdles

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    Class 4A

    Track and field state championships
    (Kevin McNearny)

    Athlete of the year: Lucca Fulkerson, Niwot

    Coach of the year: Maurice Henriques, Niwot

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Kathryn Carroll Niwot Junior 4×100, 4×200
    Jahzara Davis Sand Creek Senior 100 hurdles
    Geneva-Grace Douillard Niwot Senior 4×400, sprint medley
    Agur Dwol Mullen Junior Long jump, triple jump
    Lucca Fulkerson Niwot Senior 3,200m, 4×800
    Margaret Gillett Niwot Sophomore 4×100, 4×200
    Annabelle Huddle Niwot Senior Sprint medley
    Taylor James Niwot Senior 200m, 400m, 4×100, 4×200
    Megan Kelleghan Silver Creek Sophomore Pole vault
    Giavonna Meeks Northfield Junior Discus
    Bethany Michalak Air Academy Freshman 1,600m
    Bahati Nabindu Skyview Senior Shot put
    Kimora Northrup Niwot Sophomore 300 hurdles, 4×100, 4×200
    Shayla Padilla Pueblo West Senior High jump
    Mia Prok Niwot Freshman 4×800
    Julia Rudolph Niwot Freshman 4×400, sprint medley
    Kaleah Ruff Mullen Senior 100m
    Madison Shults Niwot Sophomore 800m, 4×400, 4×800
    Stella Vieth Niwot Junior 4×400, 4×800, sprint medley

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    Class 3A

    Track and field state championships
    (Brad Cochi/CHSAANow)

    Athlete of the year: Peyton Garrison, Coal Ridge

    Coach of the year: Ben Kirk, Coal Ridge

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Catelyn Adams Eaton Senior Sprint medley
    Valarie Allen Sterling Senior Triple jump
    Allison Beasley Peak to Peak Senior 3,200m
    Jackie Camunez Coal Ridge Sophomore 4×400
    Mikayla Cheney Coal Ridge Sophomore 800m, 4×400
    Paige Farnam Berthoud Freshman 4×800
    Peyton Garrison Coal Ridge Junior 100m, 200m, 400m, 4×400
    Sierra Haberman Jefferson Academy Junior High jump
    Halle Hamilton Moffat County Junior 4×200
    Logan Haugestuen Liberty Common Sophomore 100 hurdles, 4×100
    Skylar Hawk Holy Family Junior 300 hurdles
    Emma Jones Moffat County Junior 4×200
    Gigi Jurgens Liberty Common Junior 4×100
    Olivia Krueger Berthoud Junior 4×800
    Katelyn Maley Basalt Sophomore 1,600m
    Lily Morrison Liberty Common Junior 4×100
    Ally Padilla Berthoud Junior 4×800
    Emaleigh Papierski Moffat County Senior 4×200
    Andie Rasmussen Eaton Freshman Sprint medley
    Aaliyah Robinson Jefferson Academy Senior Long jump
    Madison Robson Eaton Sophomore Sprint medley
    Sadie Smilanich Moffat County Sophomore 4×200
    Natalie Smythe Coal Ridge Junior 4×400
    Alexandria Tice Lamar Junior Shot put, discus
    Allyson Weichel Eaton Junior Sprint medley
    Jaycee Williams Berthoud Freshman 4×800
    Anna Willis The Classical Academy Freshman Pole vault
    Katie Wrona Liberty Common Junior 4×100

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    Class 2A

    Track and field state championships 2021
    (Brad Cochi/CHSAANow)

    Athlete of the year: Eboselulu Omofoma, Dayspring Christian

    Coach of the year: Kirby Henderson, Cedaredge

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Ellison Black Cedaredge Senior 4×400
    Jordan Burnett South Park Senior 200m, 400m
    Isabel Case Colorado Springs Christian Junior 800m
    Spencer Cheek Wray Senior 4×800
    Eowyn Dalbec Peyton Junior 1,600m
    Mayra Diaz Wray Junior 4×800
    Aspen Furubotten Cedaredge Senior 4×100, 4×400
    Karley Godsey Wray Junior 4×800
    Madison Godsey Wray Senior 4×800
    Hannah Grover Platte Canyon Junior Pole vault
    Baylee Harris Cedaredge Senior 4×100, 4×200, sprint medley
    Kammie Henderson Cedaredge Senior 4×200
    Lauren Herman Holyoke Junior Discus
    Mikayla Hutchison Banning Lewis Senior 100m
    Megan Jenkins Cedaredge Junior 300 hurdles, 4×400
    Correy Koellner Holyoke Junior Shot put
    Kimmy Milholland Cedaredge Senior 4×100, sprint medley
    Bailey Nelson Cedaredge Junior 4×100, 4×200, sprint medley
    Eboselulu Omofoma Dayspring Christian Freshman 100 hurdles, high jump
    Alison Rajzer Hayden Junior Triple jump
    Zaila Smith Buena Vista Sophomore 3,200m
    Kylee Terry Cedaredge Sophomore 4×200, 4×400, sprint medley
    Hannah Turpin St. Mary’s Sophomore Long jump

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    Class 1A

    Track and field state championships
    (Brad Cochi/CHSAANow)

    Athlete of the year: Alivia Weathers, Lone Star

    Coach of the year: Joe Packard, Heritage Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Payton Arbuthnot Springfield Senior 4×200, sprint medley
    Taysa Conger Merino Junior 400m, 4×400
    Aliyah Engle Haxtun Sophomore 4×100
    Tobi Erickson Merino Sophomore 4×400
    Cassidy Goddard Haxtun Freshman 4×100
    Maggie Haase Eads Sophomore High jump
    Avery Hughes Heritage Christian Sophomore 4×800
    Olivia Lay Elbert Senior Discus
    Lainee Leathers Springfield Freshman 4×200, sprint medley
    Juliana Lundy Heritage Christian Freshman 4×800
    Alayah Meltabarger Springfield Junior 4×200, sprint medley
    Avery Palmgren Sangre de Cristo Senior 100m, 200m, long jump
    Lily Ryles Merino Junior 4×400
    Taylor Schram Haxtun Junior 4×100
    Sophia Schuemann Heritage Christian Senior 4×800
    Ainsley Stanton Heritage Christian Freshman 1,600m, 3,200m, 4×800
    Colby Stoker Eads Senior Shot put
    Allie Thompson Haxtun Junior 4×100
    Amanda Thorpe Merino Junior 4×400
    Alivia Weathers Lone Star Junior 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, pole vault, triple jump
    Brakelle Westphal Springfield Sophomore 800m, 4×200, sprint medley