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  • No. 7 Evergreen zeros in on 4A Jeffco boys hoops title after win versus No. 12 Green Mountain

    LAKEWOOD — Evergreen is officially the front-runner in the race for the Class 4A Jeffco League boys basketball title.

    The Cougars — No. 7 in this week’s CHSAANow.com 4A boys hoops rankings — took a 1-game lead in the conference with a 54-41 victory over No. 12 Green Mountain on Wednesday night on the Rams’ home court.

    “It’s a huge game. This puts us in a good spot to run the table the rest of the way,” Evergreen senior Jackson Mott said of the Cougars winning the conference title.

    Evergreen senior Jared Stiller (13) had a solid night with 13 points against Green Mountain on Wednesday night. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    It has been awhile since Evergreen has claimed a boys basketball league title. The 2003-04 season was the last time the Cougars won a conference crown.

    “It was kind of revenge. We had these guys and Golden marked on our calendars,” Evergreen senior Griffin Lauritano said. “This is a really tough place to play against a really well-coached team. To get a win like this was good. Now we control our own destiny. We just have to take care of business the rest of the way.”

    Evergreen finished tied for fourth in 4A Jeffco last season. The senior-laded Cougars had a clear focus this season on ending the league championship drought. Evergreen has four more league games — Littleton, Conifer, D’Evelyn and Alameda — that count toward the conference standings.

    “We are looking forward to the next four (league games) and hopefully see what happens in the state tournament,” Evergreen coach Jeff Dolan said.

    The Cougars (5-1, 4-0 in league) grabbed its fifth straight victory of the season after an opening season loss at home against No. 3 Longmont. Evergreen’s defense has been remarkable. The Cougars haven’t allowed an opponent over 45 points in any game this season.

    “That has really been our identity,” Mott said of the Cougars tireless defensive effort. “It gives us a chance to win every game.”

    No. 12 Green Mountain (4-2, 3-1) came in averaging nearly 70 points per game, but were held to 24 points through three quarters. Senior Austin Peterson caught fire for the Rams in the fourth quarter scoring 14 of his game-high 20 points in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Evergreen’s 20-point lead.

    Green Mountain junior Luke Davis (3) had 8 points off the bench for the Rams, but it wasn’t enough as Green Mountain’s 4-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday night. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    The Cougars had a 15-0 run that spanned from late in the third quarter until a few minutes into the fourth quarter that gave Evergreen the cushion it needed. Green Mountain saw its 4-game winning streak come to an end.

    “It’s great. We are excited about the rivalry win over Green Mountain,” Dolan said. “In the third and beginning of the fourth we started to turn it up.”

    Lauritano (14 points) and senior Jared Stiller (13 points) dominated the inside offensively for the Cougars. Mott (14 points) and senior Aaron Browne (9 points) canned three 3-pointers each to jumpstart Evergreen from the outside.

    “Mott struggled a little early, but that kid works out every single day,” Dolan said. “Same thing with Aaron, he is a shooter. They hit them in a big, big game. They are seniors and are experienced. They have played in games like this before.”

    Evergreen heads to Littleton (3-3, 2-2) on Friday to face the Lions in an attempt to extend its winning streak to six.

    Green Mountain is on the road Friday against Wheat Ridge (4-3, 3-2).

    Evergreen senior Griffin Lauritano, left, is guarded by Green Mountain senior Dylan Green during the first quarter Wednesday. The Cougars grabbed a big 54-41 victory against the Rams to take a 1-game lead in the race for the Class 4A Jeffco League title. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

  • Photos: Depth leads No. 14 Smoky Hill boys basketball over Grandview

    Three players scored in double figures as Class 5A No. 14 Smoky Hill boys basketball beat Grandview 63-58 on Wednesday.

  • Photos: Strong first half lifts Holy Family boys basketball over Greeley Central

    Holy Family boys basketball built a 22-point lead in the first half and rolled to a 69-47 win over Greeley Central.

  • Photos: Anderson lifts No. 15 D’Evelyn boys basketball over Standley Lake

    Bodhi Anderson led the way with 16 points as Class 4A No. 15 D’Evelyn boys basketball beat Standley Lake 61-39 on Thursday.

  • Photos: No. 6 Chaparral boys basketball runs away from No. 12 Eaglecrest

    Class 5A No. 6 Chaparral boys basketball got it’s fifth win of the season by beating No. 12 Eaglecrest 66-47 on Tuesday.

  • Photos: Roosevelt boys basketball holds early lead to beat Northridge

    Roosevelt boys basketball grabbed an early lead and held on to get a 58-44 win over Northridge on Tuesday.

  • Chatfield boys basketball takes driver’s seat in league after upset of Ralston Valley

    ARVADA — Chatfield’s boys basketball team has gone from the basement to the penthouse of the Class 5A Jeffco League.

    A year after going winless in the conference, the Chargers (5-0, 3-0 in league) find themselves alone atop the conference after a convincing 73-54 road victory against No. 11 ranked Ralston Valley on Monday night.

    “We have never been here before. I don’t know how to feel,” Chatfield senior Dylan Carter said after the win gave the Chargers a 1-game lead over the rest of the pack in 5A Jeffco. “We still have a long ways to go. We still have a lot of good teams in our league.”

    Chatfield senior Dylan Carter (32) drives on Ralston Valley senior Blake Butvidas (30) during the 5A Jeffco League showdown. Carter had a game-high 19 points in the Chargers’ 73-54 victory. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    The Chargers went 0-8 in conference play last year. Chatfield suffered five single-digit losses in league, including two in overtime defeats. Ralston Valley actually took an overtime win over Chatfield last season.

    The Mustangs claimed the 5A Jeffco title last year with a 7-1 conference mark and entered the showdown Monday on a 4-game winning streak.

    “We lost eight games by eight points or less last year. We had leads like this in other games last year and we let it slip away,” Chatfield coach Erik Buehler said. “We are finally a mature team and senior heavy. These guys know how to battle through.”

    Ralston Valley (4-2, 3-1) trailed throughout, but did cut Chatfield’s lead to single-digits in the third quarter. Junior Zach Akin (11 points) and senior Blake Butvidas (10 points) helped the Mustangs make a run to start the second half.

    However, Chatfield senior Carter Rubin pulled off a remarkable trifecta drawing three charging calls on three straight Ralston Valley possessions in the third quarter.

    “That was such a big momentum swing,” Carter said of Rubin taking three chargers defensively in the third quarter while draining a pair of 3-pointers on the offensive end. “That got us the momentum back. That was huge.”

    Ralston Valley junior Beau Wilken (3) is fouled by Chatfield sophomore Shay Rumsey during the second half Monday night at Ralston Valley High School. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    Rubin said he just saw Ralston Valley being more aggressive going to the basket, but felt like he could draw some charge calls.

    “Coach always talks about defense,” Rubin said. “We are a pretty good skilled offensive team, but when we buy into defense it makes us that much better.”

    Ralston Valley was held to just six points in the first quarter and 11 points in the final quarter.

    “That was probably the best defensive effort we’ve had since I’ve been at Chatfield,” Buehler said. “We knew we had to commit to that this game especially. This was the biggest test we’ve had so far.”

    Chatfield was balanced offensively with nine players scoring. Carter led the way with 19 points. Junior Chase Miller finished with 14 points. Senior Ethan Goroski and Ethan Johnson poured in 9 points each.

    The Chargers made a dozen 3-pointers to keep their potent offense on the right track heading into the second half of conference play. Chatfield returns home for games against Lakewood (Wednesday) and Arvada West (Friday).

    “These guys aren’t forgetting that they had a goose egg last year in league,” Buehler said. “They have played against these guys in Jeffco all their lives. They want to end it the right way.”

    Ralston Valley hits the road for a pair of conference games against Columbine (Wednesday) and Bear Creek (Friday) before a non-league game at home against Windsor on Saturday this week.

    Chatfield’s boys basketball team has been flexing its muscles so far in conference play. The Chargers are 3-0 in 5A Jeffco a year after going 0-8 in the conference. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

  • Photos: Carter powers Chatfield boys basketball in upset win over No. 11 Ralston Valley

    Dylan Carter scored 16 points to power Chatfield boys basketball to a 73-54 win over Class 5A No. 11 Ralston Valley.

  • Boys basketball rankings: Polls add eight new teams this week

    (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    This week’s boys basketball rankings added eight new teams across the five classes.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches, are the official polls of the Association. They are a factor in the postseason. During the regular season, the poll will release each Monday.

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

    Voted upon by coaches around the state.

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
    1 Cherry Creek (11) 4-0 268 1
    2 Rangeview (4) 5-0 260 3
    3 Mountain Vista (1) 4-0 230 5
    4 Regis Jesuit (3) 4-0 207 4
    5 George Washington (1) 3-0 199 6
    6 ThunderRidge (1) 1-0 195 2
    7 Chaparral 4-0 152 8
    8 Overland 4-0 138 11
    9 Fossil Ridge 4-0 108 14
    10 Doherty 5-0 99 13
    11 Ralston Valley 4-1 91 15
    12 Eaglecrest 1-1 90 10
    13 Valor Christian 2-2 64 8
    14 Smoky Hill 2-2 59 7
    15 Rock Canyon 4-2 50 –
    Others receiving votes:
    Denver East 49, Fairview 40, Fountain-Fort Carson 31, Chatfield 29, Vista PEAK 28, Mullen 27, Rampart 23, Silver Creek 22, Highlands Ranch 10, Mountain Range 8, Gateway 7, Denver South 7, Legend 6, Arapahoe 4, Grandview 3, Poudre 3, Douglas County 3, Boulder 3, Skyline 2, Heritage 2, Air Academy 1, Columbine 1, Horizon 1
    Dropped out
    Denver East (12)
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
    1 Mead (17) 1-0 386 1
    2 Windsor (5) 1-0 305 5
    3 Longmont (3) 1-0 302 3
    4 Lewis-Palmer 1-1 290 2
    5 Erie 1-0 218 6
    6 Pueblo Central (1) 2-0 209 7
    7 Evergreen 2-0 189 8
    8 Pueblo South (1) 2-0 152 13
    9 Centaurus 1-0 148 11
    10 Montrose 0-0 145 8
    11 Golden 1-2 138 4
    12 Green Mountain 3-0 104 –
    13 Pueblo East 1-1 76 10
    14 Aurora Central 0-0 66 15
    15 D’Evelyn 1-1 42 –
    Others receiving votes:
    Frederick 38, Sand Creek 37, Harrison 36, Palisade 35, Wheat Ridge 33, Roosevelt 32, Palmer Ridge 30, Steamboat Springs 28, Coronado 22, Cheyenne Mountain 21, Thompson Valley 20, Canon City 19, Mountain View 14, Discovery Canyon 13, Holy Family 13, Thomas Jefferson 11, Eagle Valley 10, Denver North 9, Fort Morgan 9, The Classical Academy 9, Summit 8, Northfield 7, Severance 7, Weld Central 4, Falcon 2, Widefield 1, Pueblo Centennial 1, Lincoln 1
    Dropped out
    Frederick (12), Harrison (14)
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
    1 Lutheran (18) 3-1 414 1
    2 St. Mary’s (10) 4-0 399 2
    3 Manitou Springs 4-0 299 4
    4 Faith Christian 2-2 273 3
    5 Centauri 4-0 262 5
    6 Resurrection Christian 3-1 258 6
    7 Sterling 3-1 241 8
    8 Colorado Academy 4-0 189 10
    9 Kent Denver 4-1 125 –
    10 Eaton 2-2 120 7
    11 Manual 2-2 117 11
    12 Highland 4-1 116 12
    13 Coal Ridge 2-1 91 8
    14 Englewood 3-1 78 14
    15 Buena Vista (1) 3-0 70 –
    Others receiving votes:
    Salida 50, University 49, Bishop Machebeuf 47, The Pinnacle 44, Colorado Springs Christian 36, Alamosa 35, Moffat County 31, DSST: Byers 22, Strasburg 22, DSST: Montview 22, Platte Valley 18, Aspen 17, Bennett 16, The Vanguard School 14, Middle Park 12, Brush 11, Estes Park 11, DSST: Green Valley Ranch 11, Arrupe Jesuit 11, Stargate 10, Liberty Common 9, Peak to Peak 8, SkyView Academy 7, Gunnison 7, Banning Lewis 6, Jefferson Academy 5, Basalt 5, DSST: Conservatory Green 3, Fort Lupton 2, Woodland Park 2, Prospect Ridge Academy 1, Pagosa Springs 1, William Smith 1, Lamar 1, Roaring Fork 1
    Dropped out
    University (13), Bishop Machebeuf (15)
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
    1 Limon (25) 5-0 430 1
    2 Wray (2) 3-0 381 2
    3 Mancos 5-0 316 5
    4 Fowler 3-1 283 3
    5 Denver Christian 3-1 262 8
    6 Yuma (1) 2-3 261 4
    7 Sanford 3-1 231 6
    8 Holly 4-0 203 8
    9 Sedgwick County 3-2 174 7
    10 Meeker 3-0 133 11
    11 Ignacio 1-2 126 10
    12 Peyton 1-1 111 13
    13 Crested Butte 2-1 84 12
    14 Wiggins 4-0 79 –
    15 West Grand 3-0 53 –
    Others receiving votes:
    Monte Vista 41, Vail Mountain 35, Holyoke 33, Gilpin County 25, Soroco 23, Del Norte 22, Clear Creek 22, Swallows Charter Academy 20, Thomas MacLaren 19, Byers 17, Vail Christian 16, Sargent 12, Atlas Prep 10, Rocky Ford 9, Dayspring Christian Academy 6, Olathe 6, Telluride 5, Cedaredge 5, Rye 4, Lake County 4, Golden View Classical 4, Dolores 3, Front Range Christian 3, Addenbrooke Classical 3, Center 2, Lyons 2, Crowley County 1, Swink 1
    Dropped out
    Holyoke (14), Monte Vista (15)
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
    1 De Beque (14) 5-0 358 1
    2 Belleview Christian (7) 4-0 302 3
    3 Mile High Academy (3) 0-0 243 2
    4 Merino (1) 2-1 220 6
    5 Primero 4-0 217 7
    6 Cheraw 5-0 215 10
    7 Haxtun (1) 4-1 182 8
    8 Granada 4-0 179 11
    9 Briggsdale 3-1 177 5
    10 Cheyenne Wells 4-0 139 –
    11 Sangre de Cristo 3-0 131 8
    12 Evangelical Christian 4-1 114 12
    13 Flatirons Academy 3-0 100 14
    14 Kit Carson 2-3 75 4
    15 Denver Jewish Day 3-1 67 13
    Others receiving votes:
    Rocky Mountain Lutheran 49, Genoa-Hugo 45, Eads 44, McClave 36, Simla 35, Denver Waldorf 32, Hi-Plains 19, Kim/Branson 18, Caprock Academy 16, Fleming 14, Walsh 12, Caliche 12, Longmont Christian 11, Springfield 11, South Baca 11, Idalia 10, Prairie 10, Sierra Grande 8, Cotopaxi 3, Dove Creek 3, Arickaree/Woodlin 2
    Dropped out
    Genoa-Hugo (15)

  • Photos: No. 14 Flatirons Academy boys basketball takes down Shining Mountain

    Class 1A No. 14 Flatirons Academy boys basketball remains undefeated after beating Shining Mountain 50-34.