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Month: February 2015

  • Valor Christian girls basketball forfeits game due to over-scheduling

    Valor Christian Falcon girls basketball generic
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

    Valor Christian girls basketball has forfeit its final game of the season against D’Evelyn as a result of scheduling too many games this season.

    The Eagles, currently ranked No. 2 in Class 4A, self-reported the mistake to the CHSAA office on Monday.

    Valor Christian (21-3) was scheduled to host D’Evelyn (18-5) on Friday in what was essentially going to be a defacto championship game for the 4A Jeffco League. Both teams would have been 13-1 in league.

    Instead, Valor has forfeit that game, and D’Evelyn wins the league.

    Valor Christian scheduled 24 games this season. Under CHSAA bylaws, 4A teams are allowed to play 23 games. The Jeffco League had a vote prior to Valor’s win over Green Mountain on Wednesday and decided that the Eagles should forfeit the game against D’Evelyn because that would have been the 24th — and thus, the one that would have cause a violation.

    Had Valor played 24 games, the program would have gone on restriction and been forced to miss the postseason, per CHSAA bylaws. No appeal would have been allowed.

    “Under CHSAA bylaws, any time a team plays a game — and that means going on the court and playing the game — that exceeds the game limits, that team would be ineligible for the playoffs,” said CHSAA assistant commissioner Bert Borgmann, who administers basketball. “Because they discovered their mistake prior to that, and didn’t yet play (the game), it’s appropriate they forfeit it.

    “They will move on and qualify for the playoffs if their league standings dictates. They will carry a forfeit for the game that would have created the violation.”

    The school’s girls basketball program will go on probation as a result of over-scheduling. But it avoids the postseason ban.

    “At any time, you’re glad to catch it early, because barring a team from the playoffs is something we don’t like to do,” Borgmann said.

    Poudre boys basketball had a similar situation earlier this year, and forfeit a game against Greeley West on Feb. 13.

  • Photos: Cherry Creek boys basketball beats Arapahoe

    GREENWOOD VILLAGE — Cherry Creek boys basketball beat Arapahoe 70-53 on Wednesday.

  • Photos: State wrestling championships begin in 2A and 3A

    DENVER — The Class 2A and 3A state wrestling championships got underway on Thursday at the Pepsi Center.

    Full coverage:

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    Kai Casey’s photos:

    Matt Mathewes’ photos:

  • Photos: Subart’s winner lifts Mountain Vista boys hoops over Regis Jesuit

    HIGHLANDS RANCH — Brady Subart hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer to lift No. 8 Mountain Vista boys basketball over No. 2 Regis Jesuit on Tuesday.

    His mid-range shot rattled around the rim before falling in for the 57-55 win. The senior finished with a game-high 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two steals on senior night.

    “It was a great team win and just a lot of fun to be a part of,” he said after the game.

    He wasn’t the only senior to step up on Tuesday.

    6-foot-5 senior Nick Pepper scored 14 points, and senior Cory Smith nailed two clutch fourth-quarter 3-pointers off the bench.

    “They were unbelievable,” Mountain Vista coach Bob Wood said of Smith’s back-to-back 3s. “They were guarding our two best scorers very well. And sometimes in close games someone has to do something out of the ordinary and Cory hitting those two shots was big. I am sure they were not expecting that.”

    Said Smith: “I knew if I hit those threes it would pick our team up because we were only down by 2.”

    Ray Beresford scored 11 points for Mountain Vista and sophomore Isaac Phillips added 7.

    The Golden Eagles play top-ranked ThunderRidge on Friday night. The Grizzlies also lost on Tuesday, falling to No. 10 Chaparral 66-42.

    “We have great senior leadership,” Wood said. “Friday night at ThunderRidge will be a big rivalry game and I am sure it will be sold out.”

    Regis Jesuit was led by 12 points each from Kip Boryla and Geoffrey Kelly, who also had 12 rebounds. Nolan Ebel added 11 points.

    “Our league is very good,” Regis coach Ken Shaw said of the Continental, arguably the toughest league in the state this season which currently has five teams ranked. “On any given night if you are not ready to play somebody can get you.

    “Take your hat off to Mountain Vista. They competed very hard, and they had the lead down the stretch and dictated some things and then made the last shot of the game. It was a huge win for them.”

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  • Start lists for all events at state skiing

    A complete database of start lists for all events at the 2015 state skiing meet.

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  • State wrestling tournament schedule

    The schedule for the 2015 state wrestling tournament at the Pepsi Center is below.

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    Thursday, Feb. 19

    2A/3A
    Weigh-in: 11:30 a.m.
    Preliminaries: 3-6:15 p.m. (10 mats)

    • • Clear house • •

    4A/5A
    Weigh-in: 1 p.m.
    Preliminaries: 7:15-10:45 p.m. (10 mats)

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    Friday, Feb. 20

    2A/3A
    Weigh-in: 7 a.m.
    Championship quarterfinals: 10 a.m. (10 mats)
    First round consolation: Immediately following previous round

    4A/5A
    Weigh-in: 8 a.m.
    Championship quarterfinals: 12:45 p.m. (10 mats)
    First round consolation: Immediately following previous round

    • • Clear house • •

    2A/3A
    Second round consolation: 5:45-7 p.m. (10 mats)

    All classes
    Semifinals: 7:15 p.m. (8 mats)

    **4A/5A
    Second round consolation: 7:15 p.m. (1 mat each class)

    (As mats become available, expand to 10 mats)

    **4A/5A wrestlers competing in the second round consolation will begin at the same time as the championship semifinals — 4A on Mat 1; 5A on Mat 10.

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    Saturday, Feb. 21

    2A/3A
    Weigh-in: 8 a.m.
    Third round consolation: 10:30 a.m. (10 mats)
    Semifinal consolation: Immediately following (as mats become available)

    4A/5A
    Weigh-in: 8:45 A.M
    Third round consolation: 12 p.m. (10 mats)
    Semifinal consolation: Immediately following (as mats become available)

    2A/3A
    Fifth place: 2 p.m. (10 mats)
    Third place: Immediately following (as mats become available)

    4A/5A
    Fifth place: 2:30 p.m. (10 mats)
    Third place: Immediately following (as mats become available)

    • • Clear house • •

    Opens at 5:30 p.m.

    Parade of Champions: 6:30 p.m. (4 mats)

  • Ball Fever: OTs, upsets abound in boys basketball

    ThunderRidge Regis Jesuit boys basketball
    The ThunderRidge student section erupts after a dunk during last week’s showdown between No. 1 Regis Jesuit and No. 2 ThunderRidge. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Some truly exciting overtime battles and more upsets ruled last week.

    At this point, some of the upsets are not surprises at all but evidence of the parity which had many saying this season was “wide open” in Class 4A and 5A.

    Let’s check out the week that was!

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    Week In Review

    Tuesday, Feb. 10:

    ThunderRidge Regis Jesuit boys basketball
    ThunderRidge knocked off No. 1 Regis Jesuit last week. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)
    • Zach Marburger was our guy on the scene for the “Goliath” 1 vs. 2 match up that Regis’ Coach Shaw compared to a state title game in the middle of the season. Big Nebraska-Omaha commit Zach Pirog led the way as the Grizzlies led from start to finish. A great night for Colorado Hoops! Check out Kai Casey’s action photos as the new No. 1 made it 10 in a row.
    • Who battles to a 21-18 OT session? George Washington and Lincoln in a DPL battle — that’s who! The Patriots are getting a lot from their top seven players and Jeremiah Hyppolite’s 23 point, 6 rebound effort led FIVE Patriots in double figure scoring as GW stayed unbeaten in league play with the 82-79 road win.
    • Boulder hosted Horizon and got a 18-point win in the important league win.
    • The upset theme continued as Matt Mathewes caught Mountain Vista cooling off Chaparral. Sixteen fourth quarter points by Brady Subart!
    • Andrew Romero’s 24 point, 11 rebound double-double moved Mountain Range to a 6-point win over Legacy.
    • Dan Morhmann was on hand as No. 4 Sierra wrapped up their league title Tuesday.
    • We’ve discussed this before — 4A teams need to watch this Ponderosa 4A squad that has been battling 5A Continental squads. Pondo went on the road and a 27-11 fourth quarter helped lock in the 53-48 win at Heritage.
    • 4A No. 3 Holy Family stayed perfect in league play behind Luke Golter’s 17 and Chris Helbig’s 16 points in 21-point road win at Mead.
    • The beautiful “senior night” celebration at Montbello allowed the Fever Crew time to get from Regis over the Bellos and catch Denver South’s second half run that came up short due to Malik Hart’s 24 leading four Warriors in double-figure scoring on the night. Kur Awol scored 14, Sekou Cisse 13, and Pal Tut 13 in the win while Chudier Bile had a nice double-double of 26 points, 11 rebounds.
    • D’Evelyn was hot as of late but Wheat Ridge pulled the upset behind Xavier Dreiling’s 20 point, 10 rebound double-double.
    • Donovan Oldham’s 24 points helped Rampart pull off the tight 3-point victory over Palmer. Will Ross had a 16 point, 10 rebound effort in the loss for the Terrors.
    • Pueblo Central held off Pueblo East 58-55 as a game tying three just missed at buzzer. Kobi Betts and Michael Ranson both score 18 in the win.
    • “Stat-stuffin” night for Thomas Jefferson’s Josh McNair who scored 23 points along with 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals in win over Denver West.
    • Daeziontae “Dee” Henderson put down a 27 point, 14 rebound effort for Thornton vs. Adams City in the Trojans win.
    • Charlie Hovasse was “feelin it” scoring 28 points and Jonathon Scott added 20 in Lewis-Palmer’s 9-point home win over Cheyenne Mountain.
    • Ray Ibarra’s 23 points helped Widefield take down rival Harrison 66-60. Quinzel Harding scored 21 in the loss.
    • 4A No. 1 Longmont remained unbeaten and Justinnian Jessup led three in double figures with 15 points in win over Mountain View.

    Wednesday, Feb. 11:

    Chatfield Dakota Ridge boys basketball
    Chatfield upset No. 6 Dakota Ridge on Wednesday. (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)
    • Thomas Neff scored 19 and dished out 7 assists in Arvada West’s 61-47 win over rival Columbine.
    • Grandview earned a 63-56 much needed win over Smoky Hill and Cooper Murphy’s 20 points, including five 3-point shots were big.
    • These upsets are a sign of the hoops getting good and teams improving late in the season! Matt Mathewes caught another as Chatfield upset No. 6 Dakota Ridge in a rivalry game.
    • Eaglecrest was having no part of the “upset-fest” early in the week and Jack Eberhard caught Colbey Ross’ 19 points in the win over Cherry Creek.
    • A young Arapahoe squad battled for a half but a 21-6 third quarter advantage pushed Overland to the win. Big De’Ron logged a 16 point, 10 rebound double-double while Reggie Gibson led all scorers with 22 points along with 5 assists.
    • A league title was on the line as a packed Rangeview gym watched the home squad take down Aurora Central by 16 points and remain unbeaten in league play. Elijah Blake led four Raiders in double figures with 15 and Ladarius Thomas had 20 in the loss. Both of these squads will be looking to prove their league can compete when tourney time rolls around!
    • Sand Creek dropped from our 4A coaches poll but will be dangerous come playoffs and D’Shawn Schwartz scored 18 points in their 12-point road win at Falcon.

    Thursday, Feb. 12:

    Lewis Palmer Discovery Canyon boys basketball
    Lewis-Palmer beat Discovery Canyon on Thursday. (Caden Colson/cadencolsonphotography.com)
    • Evergreen gave Valor Christian all they could handle, even sending the game into OT but Valor won the extra session 12-2 for a 64-64 final where Jalen Sanders led four Eagles in double-figure scoring with 16.
    • Reportedly, Tyler Garcia scored his 28 points in three quarters at Castleview leading Rock Canyon to the 76-49 league win. Freshman Sam Masten added 15 points in the win.
    • Rangers seize control of 4A Pikes Peak and Caden Colson has your update with action shots.
    • Fairview’s 15-9 second quarter advantage was enough to earn the 50-48 win at Legacy on the night. Dalton Royer 16 in the loss.
    • Palmer Ridge shut down Vista Ridge only allowing 29 points and Robert Fernandez had 11 points, 9 rebounds.
      D’Evelyn bounced back with a lopsided win over Green Mountain that included a 22-0 first quarter! Grant Witherspoon 17 and Charlie Davis 13 in the win.
    • Another OT match up and Mesa Ridge beat Mitchell 79-76 with Dylan Mileto scoring 25 points.
    • Marques Combs scored 11 in the low scoring affair as Palisade won 41-37 over Eagle Valley.
    • 4A No. 1 Longmont jumped out to a 9-2 start and never looked back in the 16-point win over Thompson Valley. Kevin Mitchell led the way on this night with 22 points.

    Friday, Feb. 13:

    Regis Jesuit Chaparral boys basketball
    Regis rebounded with a good win over Chaparral on Friday. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)
    • We mentioned last week that the Eaglecrest/Cherokee Trail match ups are becoming “must see” hoops in southeast Aurora. Their Friday night overtime tilt didn’t let folks down and Kham Brandon made the last second bucket won 46-45 for the Cougars. Blend Advili had a 17 point, 10 rebound double-double in the loss for the No. 4 Raptors.
    • Dakota Ridge made a come-back 5A Jeffco statement at Lakewood Friday night and Dennis Pleuss was there.
    • Arapahoe needed a conference win and Kyle Lucasiewicz 22 points, 5 rebounds was big in the home win over Smoky Hill by 8.
    • Daeziontae “Dee” Henderson has been a double-double machine for Thornton all season and his 29 point, 15 rebound effort vs. Prairie View helped earn the Trojans the win.
    • Former No. 1 Regis took “one on the chin” vs. ThunderRidge but came out swinging against visiting Chaparral and never stopped! Jack Eberhard was on the scene for the impressive 16 3-pointers.
    • Cherry Creek looked to hand Overland their 2nd league loss but the Trailblazers balance was on display at home with three players in double figure scoring led by big De’Ron’s 12 point, 17 rebound double-double night.
    • Monarch, now 18-3, got a strong win over Boulder at home 50-39 outscoring the Panthers by 9 in the final stage.
    • Fort Collins staked their claim on the Front Range winning a tight one 43-40 over No. 9 Fossil Ridge. Triston von Nieda had a 21 point, 13 rebound double-double and Ryan Quaid a 26 point, 16 rebound effort in the loss.
    • Pat Sullivan’s 23 points was huge on the Angel’s court but not enough as Highlands Ranch came up short 51-48 to Denver East. Brian Carey with 19 points and 6 assists in the win.
    • Elizabeth’s 32-19 fourth quarter with 18 points from Stuart Eurick earned the win at Fort Morgan 77-56.
    • Grand Junction stays steady with only one league loss after the 26 point win over Grand Junction Central.
    • Ryan Blodget’s 18 point, 13 rebound double-double had No. 3 Golden looking good in 16 point road win at Standley Lake.
    • Donovan Oldham’s 19 along with Andy Churchill’s 18 lifted Rampart by 21 over Pine Creek on the night.
    • The Fever Crew made it out to Brighton and the twitter account got a ton of laughs stating Aurora Central held Brighton to two touchdowns in the 29-14 win. If you like low scoring and defense … this was the one for you!
    • Seniors were shining as Tim Wyatt’s 20 and Jalen Davis’ 17 points helped Rangeview put up 95 as a team vs. Westminster.
    • Denver South relying heavily on their big guns and all four scored in double figures vs. Denver West highlighted by Chuck Gavin’s 14 point, 15 rebound double-double, Devante Loggins 14 point, 10 assist double-double, and Turner Dumas Peterson’s 17 points.
    • A different Warrior stepping up again as Pal Tut’s 17 points, 3 rebounds led the Warriors to easy win over Denver North.
    • Cheyenne Mountain only had one league victory but they came to play as they lost 69-67 to Sand Creek. “Give me those stats!”
    • Sierra just keeps on “trucking” down south unbeaten in league play beating Harrison by 28.

    Saturday, Feb. 14:

    • I made the prediction that East would lock up another city title and get the win over GW at the Thunderdome Saturday but the young Patriots had other thoughts as sophomore Jervay Green scored 24 points with 3 assists and 3 steals leading to an exciting 76-73 win. The “ThunderDome” was packed and treated to city ball at its best with outstanding guard play and banging down low as East’s Jordan Willis again had a “monsta” double-double of 14 points, 17 rebounds in the loss.
    • Doherty wasn’t bothered with traveling north to Heritage Saturday while Brevin Brimble scored 19 with 4 rebounds and 2 assists in the 11-point road win.
    • Valor Christian headed south to Cheyenne Mountain and held them to single digits in three of four quarters leading to a 74-42 final with Dylan McCaffrey scoring 17.

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    A Look Ahead:

    ThunderRidge Regis Jesuit boys basketball
    What will Zach Pirog (33) and ThunderRidge do for an encore this week? (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Tuesday, Feb. 17:

    • Regis at Mountain Vista will be fun. The Eagles play well on their home floor!
    • Legend at Rock Canyon with seeding implications.
    • The new No. 1 ThunderRidge won’t find it easy at Chaparral. Does the defense and “swag” travel to Parker?
    • Lots of good stuff in the Front Range highlighted by Fossil Ridge at Fairview and Broomfield at Fort Collins.
    • George Washington will hosts Denver North after their big win over Denver East.
    • Rampart at Liberty.
    • Rangeview looking to hold on to league title in visit to Prairie View.
    • Aurora Central and Northglenn both hoping for a Rangeview loss but have to battle each other along the way!
    • Lincoln at Thomas Jefferson in city action.
    • Pueblo Central at Pueblo West is as big as it gets!

    Wednesday, Feb. 18:

    • Overland at Cherokee Trail a great league match up and playoff tune-up!
    • Shots will be flying in Lakewood vs. Arvada West!
    • Lewis-Palmer at Air Academy down south will provide the action!
    • Golden in for a big test at Wheat Ridge and Valor visits D’Evelyn in league play.

    Thursday, Feb. 19:

    • Boulder at Fossil Ridge is looking like the spot to be up north, but Monarch at Mountain Range will entertain as well!
    • Sierra at Widefield in the Springs area.
    • Longmont’s final regular season test at Silver Creek.

    Friday, Feb. 20:

    • Take your pick in Centennial Friday! League will be settled but what about seeding?
    • Mountain Vista’s turn to visit ThunderRidge!
    • It’s always a “Parker Party” when Chap visits Legend.
    • Doherty at Palmer.
    • Can Ralston Valley pull the upset on Dakota Ridge?
    • Rangeview looks to lock up the league at Gateway while Hinkley and Aurora Central get the “A-Town” battle on!
    • Montbello at Thomas Jefferson as both tune up for playoffs.
    • Lewis-Palmer at Palmer Ridge as they look to “lock.”
    • Wheat Ridge will battle as Valor comes to visit but Golden at D’Evelyn is the game of the night!

    Folks! There are league titles and playoff hopes on the line this week. Get out and support your squad!

  • Ralston Valley up to No. 2 in hockey rankings

    Ralston Valley-Mountain Vista hockey
    Ralston Valley hockey has moved to No. 2 in the hockey poll. (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    One week remains in hockey’s regular season. And CHSAANow.com’s voters seem pretty set on the top-10 teams in the sport.

    For the second week in a row, there were no newcomers to the poll.

    Regis Jesuit stayed atop things this week, taking eight of the nine first-place votes and totalling 88 points. The Raiders suffered their first blemish of the season last week in a 2-2 tie with then-No. 3 Ralston Valley.

    For its effort, Ralston Valley moved into the No. 2 spot, narrowly ahead of Mountain Vista — a team that handed the Mustangs their lone loss earlier this season.

    Monarch moved up to No. 4, jumping Cherry Creek, a team it beat last week.

    Dakota Ridge is No. 6, and spots Nos. 7-10 stayed the same: Air Academy, Resurrection Christian, Doherty and Lewis-Palmer.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. These will be the last polls of the regular season with the bracket due out on Sunday.

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Hockey Poll

    Voted upon by coaches and media members around the state. These rankings have no bearing on postseason seeding.

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

    Coaches and media members looking to vote should email rcasey@chsaa.org.

    Hockey
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Regis Jesuit (8) 16-0-1 88 1 0-0-1
    2 Ralston Valley (1) 15-1-1 77 3 2-0-1
    3 Mountain Vista 15-1-1 74 2 1-0-0
    4 Monarch 13-2-1 61 6 2-0-0
    5 Cherry Creek 14-3-0 51 4 1-1-0
    6 Dakota Ridge 14-3-0 49 5 2-0-0
    7 Air Academy 13-3-0 34 7 0-1-0
    8 Resurrection Christian 13-5-0 26 8 2-1-0
    9 Doherty 13-3-1 15 9 2-0-1
    10 Lewis-Palmer 10-8-0 14 10 2-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Denver East 5, Aspen 3.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • ThunderRidge takes over as No. 1 in 5A boys basketball rankings

    ThunderRidge took down No. 1 Regis Jesuit last week, and took over the top spot in the Class 5A boys basketball poll this week.

    The Grizzlies received 21 of the 22 first-place votes and amassed 219 total points in rising to the top of CHSAANow.com’s ranking. They beat Regis Jesuit 59-36 on Tuesday.

    Regis dropped to No. 2. Behind them, Overand (No. 3) and Eaglecrest (No. 4) held steady while Rock Canyon moved up to No. 5.

    Rangeview jumped up four places to No. 6, Dakota Ridge fell to No. 7 and two newcomers were next — eighth-ranked Mountain Vista and No. 9 Cherokee Trail. Chaparral rounds out the 5A ranking.

    There was little change to 4A, where Longmont continued to be a unanimous No. 1 selection.

    In 3A, Grand Valley joined at No. 9. Faith Christian remained atop that poll.

    Likewise, the No. 1 teams in 2A (Resurrection Christian) and 1A (Sangre de Cristo) also stayed the same.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. These will be the final polls of the regular season.

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

    Voted upon by coaches and media members around the state. These rankings have no bearing on postseason seeding.

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

    Coaches and media members looking to vote should email rcasey@chsaa.org.

    Go to: 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 ThunderRidge (21) 20-1 219 2 2-0
    2 Regis Jesuit (1) 20-1 194 1 1-1
    3 Overland 16-5 181 3 2-0
    4 Eaglecrest 16-5 141 4 1-1
    5 Rock Canyon 16-5 130 7 1-0
    6 Rangeview 16-5 70 10 2-0
    7 Dakota Ridge 19-2 61 6 1-1
    8 Mountain Vista 16-5 40 – 2-0
    9 Cherokee Trail 14-7 36 – 2-0
    10 Chaparral 15-6 30 5 0-2
    Others receiving votes:
    Denver East 26, Monarch 18, Legend 13, Fort Collins 11, Cherry Creek 10, George Washington 10, Fossil Ridge 9, Arvada West 6, Rampart 4, Boulder 1.
    Dropped out
    Denver East (8), Fossil Ridge (9).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Longmont (20) 21-0 200 1 2-0
    2 Golden 18-3 159 2 2-0
    3 Holy Family 18-3 134 3 2-0
    4 Sierra 18-3 133 4 2-0
    5 Valor Christian 16-5 104 5 3-0
    6 Pueblo West 17-4 88 7 2-0
    7 Pueblo Central 17-4 80 6 2-0
    8 D’Evelyn 15-6 49 8 1-1
    9 Pueblo South 15-6 49 10 3-0
    10 Air Academy 17-4 46 9 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Denver South 17, Lewis-Palmer 9, Glenwood Springs 7, Niwot 5, Widefield 5, Thompson Valley 4, Northridge 3, Steamboat Springs 2, Thomas Jefferson 2, Wheat Ridge 2, Silver Creek 1, Vista Peak 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Faith Christian (13) 16-2 147 1 2-0
    2 Colorado Springs Christian (2) 18-1 132 2 2-0
    3 Jefferson Academy 15-3 102 4 2-0
    4 Colorado Academy 13-5 94 5 2-0
    5 Lutheran 15-3 90 3 1-1
    6 Sterling 17-2 75 6 2-0
    7 The Pinnacle 15-3 47 9 3-0
    8 St. Mary’s 12-5 37 7 1-1
    9 Grand Valley 15-2 32 – 2-0
    10 Alamosa 14-4 31 10 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Moffat County 12, Ridgeview Academy 11, Bennett 7, Buena Vista 4, DSST-Green Valley Ranch 4.
    Dropped out
    Moffat County (8).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Resurrection Christian (8) 17-0 107 1 2-0
    2 Sanford (3) 17-0 101 2 4-0
    3 Ignacio 14-2 85 3 2-0
    4 Ellicott 14-2 54 4 1-1
    5 Highland 16-2 50 6 1-0
    6 Simla 16-2 47 8 2-0
    7 Meeker 16-1 39 7 3-0
    8 Rye 15-3 30 9 2-0
    9 Yuma 13-4 25 5 0-1
    10 Paonia 16-2 21 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Akron 11, Swink 8, Burlington 5, Peyton 5, Sedgwick County 4, Soroco 4, Crowley County 3, Dawson 3, Center 2, Rocky Ford 1.
    Dropped out
    Sedgwick County (10).

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sangre De Cristo (10) 16-0 100 1 1-0
    2 Springfield 16-2 80 2 1-0
    3 South Baca 15-2 68 6 2-0
    4 Arickaree/Woodlin 16-0 65 3 2-0
    5 Fleming 13-3 55 5 1-1
    6 Holly 15-3 54 7 0-0
    7 Jim Elliot 16-2 51 4 1-1
    8 Kit Carson 14-4 21 10 2-0
    9 Ouray 14-2 18 9 2-0
    10 Denver Waldorf 12-4 12 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Shining Mountain 9, Sierra Grande 7, Wiley 7, Peetz 2, Rocky Mountain Lutheran 1.
    Dropped out
    Sierra Grande (8).

  • 4A girls basketball ranking adds three newcomers

    There are three new teams in the Class 4A girls basketball rankings this week.

    No. 7 Pueblo South, No. 8 Silver Creek and No. 10 Palisade were all unranked a week ago, but garnered enough votes to break into CHSAANow.com’s poll.

    All five No. 1 teams stayed the same this week: ThunderRidge (5A), Canon City (4A), Sterling (3A), Peyton (2A) and Kit Carson (1A).

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. These will be the final polls of the regular season.

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Girls Basketball Polls

    Voted upon by coaches and media members around the state. These rankings have no bearing on postseason seeding.

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

    Coaches and media members looking to vote should email rcasey@chsaa.org.

    Go to: 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 ThunderRidge (15) 19-2 168 1 2-0
    2 Broomfield (2) 19-2 155 2 2-0
    3 Highlands Ranch 17-4 132 3 1-0
    4 Monarch 19-2 116 4 2-0
    5 Grandview 17-4 76 7 3-0
    6 Denver East 18-3 65 6 2-0
    7 Lakewood 16-5 56 – 2-0
    8 Cherry Creek 15-6 40 9 2-0
    9 Rampart 16-4 38 8 2-0
    10 Ralston Valley 15-6 27 5 1-2
    Others receiving votes:
    Arapahoe 23, Fossil Ridge 20, Grand Junction 10, Castle View 3, Fort Collins 3, Rocky Mountain 2, Loveland 1.
    Dropped out
    Grand Junction (10).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Canon City (13) 21-0 174 1 2-0
    2 Valor Christian (4) 20-2 164 2 3-0
    3 Pueblo West (1) 17-4 128 3 2-0
    4 Holy Family 17-4 115 4 2-0
    5 D’Evelyn 16-5 95 6 2-0
    6 Sand Creek 17-3 69 9 3-0
    7 Pueblo South 16-5 57 – 3-0
    8 Silver Creek 17-4 44 – 2-0
    9 Montrose 15-4 37 5 1-1
    10 Palisade 18-2 29 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Evergreen 26, Pueblo East 26, Glenwood Springs 6, Mullen 6, Mesa Ridge 3, Windsor 3, Durango 2, Longmont 2, Weld Central 2, Thomas Jefferson 1, Thompson Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    Pueblo East (7), Evergreen (8), Glenwood Springs (10).

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sterling (9) 19-0 159 1 2-0
    2 Pagosa Springs (7) 17-0 151 2 3-0
    3 Lutheran 17-1 136 3 1-0
    4 Manitou Springs (1) 16-2 112 5 1-0
    5 St. Mary’s 17-1 102 4 1-0
    6 Eaton 16-2 82 6 2-0
    7 Olathe 16-1 61 7 2-0
    8 La Junta 14-4 44 8 2-0
    9 Centauri 12-5 22 9 1-1
    10 Liberty Common 13-3 17 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Faith Christian 12, Platte Valley 8, Lamar 7, Machebeuf 7, Kent Denver 5, Colorado Academy 3, The Vanguard 3, Bennett 2, Salida 1, Trinidad 1.
    Dropped out
    Platte Valley (10).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Peyton (9) 17-0 99 1 2-0
    2 Hoehne (1) 18-0 83 3 2-0
    3 Akron 16-2 78 5 2-0
    4 Caliche 16-1 72 4 2-0
    5 Yuma 14-3 65 2 0-1
    6 Cedaredge 16-1 51 6 1-0
    7 Paonia 14-4 37 7 2-0
    8 Meeker 13-4 21 8 3-0
    9 Ellicott 13-4 14 9 2-0
    10 Highland 14-4 9 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Sanford 4, Byers 3, Ignacio 3, Clear Creek 2, Del Norte 2, Rye 2, Sargent 2, Soroco 2, Wray 1.
    Dropped out
    Del Norte (10).

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kit Carson (8) 18-0 98 1 2-0
    2 Norwood (2) 15-0 88 2 2-0
    3 Sangre De Cristo 15-1 75 3 2-0
    4 South Baca 15-2 59 6 2-0
    5 Idalia 14-2 58 4 1-0
    6 Genoa-Hugo 15-2 46 5 1-1
    7 Rocky Mountain Lutheran 15-2 42 8 2-0
    8 Briggsdale 13-4 22 9 1-0
    9 La Veta 15-3 18 – 3-0
    10 Flagler 10-4 10 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Fleming 9, Eads 7, Jim Elliot 6, Cheraw 5, Shining Mountain 5, Antonito 1, Plateau Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    Fleming (7), Prairie (10).