Evan Hutson scored two goals to lead the way as Erie boys soccer to a 3-1 win over Greeley West on Wednesday.
Month: April 2021
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Cherry Creek’s Riley Stewart named Colorado’s girls cross country runner of the year by Gatorade
(Steve Abeyta/steveabeytaphotography.com) Riley Stewart, a junior at Cherry Creek, was named Colorado’s girls cross country runner of the year by Gatorade on Thursday.
This is the second consecutive season Stewart has won the award.
Stewart won the Class 5A individual championship last fall, finishing in 17.33.8. She led Cherry Creek to a state title, and was later named the 5A runner of the year.
Stewart is part of Cherry Creek’s student-athlete leadership council, and has volunteered locally on behalf of park clean-up initiatives. She has a 4.04 GPA.
“Her toughness and hard work, combined with her natural abilities, make Riley a force to be reckoned with,” said Ethan Dusto, head coach at Cherry Creek. “Over three years of coaching, I can count on one hand the number of times that I’ve given her a workout that was too hard or that she couldn’t complete, and even then I had to pull her out, because she would never pull herself out of a workout.”
Stewart is the 21st athlete from Cherry Creek to win a Gatorade award, which is the most in the state. She is the fourth two-time winner in state history in girls cross country, joining Boulder’s Kelsey Lakowske (2009-10, 2010-11), Niwot’s Elise Cranny (2012-13, 2013-14) and Air Academy’s Katie Rainsberger (2014-15, 2015-16)
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Photos: No. 8 Arapahoe field hockey beats No. 13 Cheyenne Mountain
A solid all-around performance gave No. 8 Arapahoe field hockey a 7-1 win over No. 13 Cheyenne Mountain on Wednesday.
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Standley Lake boys soccer grabs another shutout win in 4A Jeffco play
Green Mountain sophomore Kuba Betlinski (9) carries the ball out of the Rams’ defensive zone during the Class 4A Jeffco League game Tuesday against Standley Lake. The Gators took a 1-0 victory to remain undefeated in conference play. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) LAKEWOOD — Standley Lake’s boys soccer team is lurking around the hunt for the Class 4A Jeffco League title.
The Gators (3-1, 2-0 in league) won their third straight game Tuesday at Lakewood Memorial Field. Standley Lake edge Green Mountain 1-0 in a hard-fought conference match in the rain.
Standley Lake senior Kellan Bundgaard (5) scored the lone goal in the Gators’ 1-0 victory Tuesday against Green Mountain. Standley Lake will play seven games in 10 days to close out the regular season. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) “Green Mountain came out really hard. That put a little heat on me for awhile,” Standley Lake coach John Cole said of the Rams’ early pressure in the opening minutes. “They pressed really hard the whole time and kept us on our toes.”
Green Mountain (1-4-1, 1-3-1) was attempting to stay relevant in the race for the top two spots in the conference that earn automatic bids for the 16-team 4A state tournament. However, Standley Lake got an early goal in the second half to take the lead.
Standley Lake senior Kellan Bundgaard scored his fourth goal of the season in the 42nd minute on a sliding shot that got past Green Mountain sophomore goalie Liam Windram, who made several great saves to keep the Rams in the game.
“I knew I was going to put one in the back of the net. I wasn’t too worried,” Bundgaard said. “Their center backs were stumbling over me, but in the end of the day we are going to win league. We are going to get in that final two (in league). I’m not too worried about it.”
The confident Bundgaard and fellow senior RJ Krapes both had breakaway chances on Windram to get an insurance goal, but the Gators couldn’t grab a 2-goal lead.
Standley Lake junior Walker Edwards looks up field during the rainy Class 4A Jeffco League game Tuesday at Lakewood Memorial Field. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) “I wanted them to stretch the field a little bit,” Cole said of the Gators’ changes in the second half. “We were playing a little compact. We needed to air them out a little. We needed to widen and stretch.”
Green Mountain had one final chance to get the equalizing goal on a direct-free kick in the final minute, but the shot sailed just wide of Standley Lake senior David Crosbey to give the Gators it second straight league shutout victory.
“Coming off spring break you never know how they are going to be coming back,” Cole said. “This was a good way to start it off. It wasn’t necessarily clean, but a win is a win is a win.”
Tuesday night was the start of seven games in 10 days for the Gators. All the games will be conference games and determine if Standley Lake will make the postseason field.
“We are a small program,” Cole said. “I might only have one or two subs each game. I hope we can do it for 10 days. They guys are really stoked to play. Anytime I get a lot of energy out of players it’s good.”
Green Mountain goalie Liam Windram, right, make a save at point-blank range on a shot by Standley Lake junior Sebastian Ortega during the first half Tuesday at Lakewood Memorial Field. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) -
Photos: No. 9 Legend girls volleyball sweeps Highlands Ranch
Class 5A No. 9 Legend girls volleyball got its fourth win of the year after sweeping Highlands Ranch 2-0 on Tuesday.
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Photos: No. 10 Jefferson Academy boys soccer tops Peak to Peak
A goal in each half lifted Class 3A No. 10 Jefferson Academy boys soccer to a 2-0 win over Peak to Peak on Tuesday.
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All-state boys basketball teams for the 2020-21 season
The 2020-21 all-state boys basketball teams 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 coaches.
A specific player of the year vote was held in each class, as was a vote for coach of the year.
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Class 5A
(Steve Abeyta) Player of the year: Julian Hammond III, Cherry Creek
Coach of the year: Joe Ortiz, ThunderRidge
First Team Name School Pos. Year Ben Bowen Mountain Vista SF Senior Julian Hammond III Cherry Creek PG/SG Senior Nolan Marold ThunderRidge PF Senior Eddie McPhee George Washington Senior Cade Palmer Rangeview PG/SG Senior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Brayden Carter Mullen F/F Senior Greysen Carter Fairview Senior Jarmell Johnson George Washington Senior Myles Purchase Cherry Creek PG Senior Ty Robinson Eaglecrest Senior Honorable mention:
- Zach Akin, Ralston Valley, Junior
- Andres Arellano, Gateway, Senior
- Drake Arthur, Boulder, SG, Senior
- Tyce Baldwin, Fossil Ridge, Senior
- Michael Bennett, Lakewood, Senior
- Braden Boley, Chaparral, PG/SG, Senior
- Sam Carlson, Monarch, SG, Senior
- Jaylen Carrizales, Vista Peak Prep, Senior
- Dylan Carter, Chatfield, G, Senior
- Gino Corridori, Dakota Ridge, PF/C, Senior
- Quis Davis, Denver East, PG,
- Tyler Edwards, Rampart, SG, Senior
- Sean Evans, Legend, PG/W, Senior
- Gianno Flores, Far Northeast Warriors, Senior
- Jaiden Flowers, Palmer, G, Junior
- Colton Gillingham, Greeley West, SG, Senior
- Jaeton Hackley, Douglas County, PG, Junior
- Xavier Harris, Horizon, PG, Junior
- DeAngelo Horn, Rock Canyon, F/G, Senior
- Zach Keller, ThunderRidge, C/PF, Junior
- Aidan Kuhl, Rocky Mountain, SG, Junior
- AJ Kula, Valor Christian, PG/SG/W, Senior
- Taveon Long, Hinkley, Junior
- Silas McCurnin, Poudre, PG/SG, Sophomore
- Jordan McKay, Liberty, F/G, Junior
- Kevin McMahon, Broomfield, Senior
- Damajio Merritt, Rangeview, W, Senior
- Amondo Miller, Valor Christian, SG/PG, Senior
- Brock Mishak, Fossil Ridge, Junior
- Devin Philio, Rangeview, PF, Senior
- Gavin Poxson, Legacy, SG, Senior
- Zack Rakowsky, Loveland, PG, Senior
- Schafer Reichart, Doherty, G, Senior
- Garrett Rogers, Columbine, G, Senior
- Cole Savage, Fruita Monument, SF, Senior
- Andrew Scott, Silver Creek, SG/SF, Junior
- Jason Simental, ThunderRidge, SG, Senior
- Joel Speckman, Chaparral, C/PF/SF, Junior
- Blakeley Stoughton, Regis Jesuit, SF, Senior
- Curtis Stovall III, Vista Peak Prep, Senior
- Isaiah Thompson, Fountain-Fort Carson, PF, Senior
- Jordan Whitaker, Smoky Hill, G, Senior
- Michael Wolf, Regis Jesuit, SG/PG, Senior
- Jameel Wright, Overland, PG/SG/G, Senior
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Class 4A
(PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com) Player of the year: Elijah Knudsen, Mead
Coach of the year: Darin Reese, Mead
First Team Name School Pos. Year Tarrance Austin Pueblo South PG/SG/SF Junior Ben Hageman Windsor Senior Luke Hutto Montrose SF Junior Elijah Knudsen Mead Junior Eddie Kurjak Longmont P/PF Senior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Kadyn Betts Pueblo Central SG/PF Sophomore Alex Hurr Mountain View SG/PG Senior James Shiers Mead Junior Tristan Smith Elizabeth Senior Edward Speller Lewis-Palmer PF/SF Senior Honorable mention:
- Ty Adam, Severance, PF/C, Sophomore
- Maurice Austin, Pueblo South, Freshman
- Mason Black, Falcon, G/F, Junior
- Blaine Butler, Grand Junction, Senior
- Rayzel Cunningham, Coronado, G, Junior
- Aliou Diallo, Golden, Sophomore
- Kahli Dotison, Harrison, PG/SG, Senior
- Izayah Elize, Frederick, PG/SG, Senior
- Anthony Flint, Durango, G, Junior
- Khafre Garrett-Mills, Aurora Central, PG/SG/G, Sophomore
- Kobe Greene, Windsor, Senior
- Kayan Hargrave, Erie, SF, Junior
- Jaxson Herring, Pueblo East, C/SF, Senior
- Travis Kautz, The Classical Academy, PF, Senior
- Jaden Kennis, Windsor, SG/SF, Senior
- Luke Kjellsen, D’Evelyn, SG, Senior
- Jakob Kreissig, Steamboat Springs, SG/SF, Senior
- Griffin Lauritano, Evergreen, SF/SG, Senior
- Kevin Loy, Erie, SF, Senior
- Donovan Maestas, Palisade, G, Junior
- Westin Miller, Wheat Ridge, G/PG, Senior
- Said Mobasher, Thomas Jefferson, G, Junior
- Jaromy Morgan, Thompson Valley, SF/SG, Senior
- Konner Morgan, Sand Creek, C/PF, Senior
- Tyler Nakos, Summit, W, Senior
- Seth Newton, Canon City, PG/SG, Senior
- Keegan Patterson, Longmont, W/G/PG, Junior
- Austin Peterson, Green Mountain, SG/PG, Senior
- Eric Pollert, Steamboat Springs, PF, Senior
- Trey Reese, Montrose, PG, Junior
- Adonis Reynolds, Pueblo Central, PG/SG, Senior
- Tido Ruiz, Rifle, Senior
- Jackson Ward, Holy Family, F, Junior
- Colin Westfall, Lewis-Palmer, PG/SG, Senior
- Kavon Williams, Aurora Central, SF/W/G, Senior
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Class 3A
(Steve Abeyta) Player of the year: Baye Fall, Lutheran
Coach of the year: Bill Brandsma, Lutheran
First Team Name School Pos. Year Caleb Clark Faith Christian SG/PG Senior Baye Fall Lutheran PF Sophomore Sam Howery St. Mary’s PG Junior Jackson Keil Sterling Junior Jordan Reed Manual PG/SG Junior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Joah Armour Manitou Springs PF/SF Senior Sam Hoops Lutheran SG Senior Luke Stockelman St. Mary’s SG/SF Senior Isaiah Thomas Manitou Springs PF/SF Braden Wood Gunnison PG Senior Honorable mention:
- Martin Askenazi, DSST: Montview, SG, Junior
- Duke Benson, Kent Denver, SF, Junior
- Jase Bessire, Highland, G, Senior
- Tayt Chacon, University, G, Junior
- Kacey Chandler, Bayfield, Senior
- Sonny Ciccarelli, Woodland Park, G, Sophomore
- Mason Claunch, Centauri, Junior
- Moises Contreras, Coal Ridge, Senior
- Elliott Cravitz, Colorado Academy, G, Junior
- Nathan Davies, Colorado Springs Christian, Sophomore
- Giovanni Durst, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Sophomore
- Cash Garcia, DSST: Byers, G, Junior
- Emilio Garcia, Grand Valley, PG/SG, Junior
- Azar Ghezae, DSST: Conservatory Green, PG/G, Freshman
- Myles Godina, Salida, Senior
- Scott Grable, Eaton, G, Senior
- Nate Gravagno, Englewood, SF/SG, Senior
- Andrew Herrera, Coal Ridge, Senior
- Rudy Higgins, Bennett, G, Senior
- Ethan Hill, Estes Park, Senior
- Cesar Hinojos, Brush, C/F, Junior
- Seth Holestine, Middle Park, SG/SF, Junior
- Aidan Hulbert, Gunnison, Senior
- Alex Jaquez, Roaring Fork, PG/SF, Senior
- Trent Johnston, La Junta, Junior
- Braden Korpela, Aspen, Junior
- Shae Korpela, Aspen, Junior
- Graham Kroll, Faith Christian, SG/PG, Senior
- Ryan Lair-Douchinsky, The Vanguard School, Senior
- Mitch Lewis, Pagosa Springs, PF/SF,
- Abel Maes, Manual, Senior
- Ethan Maze, William Smith, SF/W, Senior
- Robert McClinton Jr., The Pinnacle, PG, Sophomore
- Dylan Mendoza, Alamosa, SG, Senior
- Alan MIranda, DSST: College View, SG/SF, Senior
- Kaleb Mondragon, Ellicott, F, Junior
- Wish Moore, Basalt, Junior
- Tucker Myers, Sterling, Senior
- Josiah Navarro, Arrupe Jesuit, Junior
- Cole Reavis, Buena Vista, PG, Junior
- Collin Russell, Strasburg, G, Senior
- Wade Shields, Resurrection Christian, SG/PG, Senior
- Caleb Stockton, Colorado Springs Christian, Senior
- Melvin Taylor, Bruce Randolph, C/F/PG, Senior
- Uziel Tomita, DSST: College View, PG/SG, Senior
- Tyler Vergara, Banning Lewis Academy, G, Senior
- Will Yebio, Bishop Machebeuf, Junior
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Class 2A
(PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com) Player of the year: Junior Arambula, Wray
Coach of the year: Karson Kuntz, Wray
First Team Name School Pos. Year Junior Arambula Wray PG Senior Val Leone Fowler G/P Senior Clay Robinson Yuma G Junior Bryant Schoenthal Wray C Junior Camden Smithburg Limon SG Senior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Alex Carr Limon Senior Gibson Gellerman Peyton Junior Connor Showalter Mancos F/W Junior Christian Still Dayspring Christian Academy PG/SF Senior Samuel Uyemura Wray SG/PG Senior Honorable mention:
- Gage Basey, Lyons, F/SF, Junior
- Ben Buhler, Denver Christian, SG/SF/PG, Junior
- Logan Cestone, Del Norte, SF, Senior
- Wesley Curtis, Custer County, Senior
- Bryce Finn, Ignacio, P, Senior
- Liam Frentress, Hayden, Senior
- Hunter Gotschall, Calhan, SG/PG, Sophomore
- Tristin Greenhagen, Custer County, Senior
- Trey Hines, Limon, Junior
- Ethan Johnson, Holyoke, SG/PG, Junior
- Jed Kirby, Soroco, Junior
- AJ Lashley, Peyton, PG, Junior
- Ben McCurdy, Colorado Springs School, G, Senior
- Terrance McNeil, Crowley County, Junior
- Brennen Meyers, Peyton, SG, Senior
- Gavin Miller, Peyton, G, Senior
- Tucker Mills, Lyons, SG/PG/SF, Sophomore
- Cade Morton, Yuma, G, Senior
- Tyrese Otero, Monte Vista, SF/PG/SG, Senior
- Brigden Parker, Holly, Senior
- Ben Parra, Del Norte, PG, Sophomore
- Ryan Phelan, Meeker, Senior
- Colby Roberts, Swallows Charter Academy, Senior
- Leo Rothenberg, Vail Christian, SF/SG/PG, Junior
- Seattle Schuessler, Clear Creek, Senior
- Trey Summers, Union Colony Prep, PG/SG, Senior
- Kory Tacha, Limon, Senior
- Izaiah Tapia, Rocky Ford, C, Sophomore
- Gabe Tucson, Ignacio, PG, Junior
- Michael Valdez, Rye, Senior
- Henry VanDenBerg, Denver Christian, PF/C, Senior
- Erik Wasinger, Crested Butte, Junior
- Dylan Windorski, Lake County, Senior
- Devin Yarde, Vail Mountain, G, Senior
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Class 1A
(PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com) Player of the year: Assane Diop, Belleview Christian
Coach of the year: Tim Owen, Belleview Christian
First Team Name School Pos. Year Dominic Coleman Granada SF Junior Assane Diop Belleview Christian PG Sophomore Blake Essex Mile High Academy Senior Logan Owen Belleview Christian Senior Wesley Ryan De Beque Senior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Derrick Alber Merino Junior Kole Armstrong Merino Senior Jaden Jordan De Beque Senior Trey Pearce Cheraw F Senior Justin Pollart Caliche C Senior Honorable mention:
- Jonathon Abshear, Caprock Academy, Junior
- Jhett Alapia, Elbert, F, Senior
- Damien Barnes, Eads, Senior
- Isiah Chairez, Sierra Grande, PF/SF, Junior
- Kade Comstock, Fleming, G, Senior
- Antonio Cordova, Primero, P/C/F, Senior
- Josh Duran, Antonito, Senior
- Kevin Enriquez, Sangre de Cristo, G/F, Senior
- Yahir Enriquez, Idalia, SG, Junior
- Sullivan Farmer, Kit Carson, SG/PG, Senior
- Braylen Feather, Fleming, G, Sophomore
- John Hainer, Granada, C, Sophomore
- Kade Hankins, Dove Creek, Sophomore
- Braeden Harris, Cheraw, G, Sophomore
- Preston Hernandez, Cheyenne Wells, Senior
- Nolan Hill, Peetz, Senior
- Michael Kim, Evangelical Christian, G, Sophomore
- Owen Knode, Haxtun, Junior
- Jonathan Kochavi, Denver Jewish Day, SF, Senior
- Bradon Krise, Briggsdale, Junior
- Fisher Leggitt, Creede, Senior
- Jackson Leo, Ouray, SG/PG, Senior
- Coletin Mazerall, Simla, Senior
- Will McHenry, Denver Waldorf, G/F, Junior
- Ethan Moore, Pikes Peak Christian, Senior
- Tristin Niccoli, Arickaree/Woodlin, Senior
- Noah Robinson, Primero, G/SG/PG, Senior
- Darian Schaller, Springfield, PG/SG, Senior
- Nick Schroeder, Hi-Plains, G/W/F, Senior
- Colby Simmons, Genoa-Hugo/Karval, Junior
- Daniel Spinu, Caprock Academy, Senior
- Ryan Tempel, Haxtun, Senior
- RJ Wagner, Evangelical Christian, F, Junior
- Dustin Wenz, Kiowa, SG, Senior
- Logan Wingfield, De Beque, Junior
- Tyler Wytulka, Nucla, Senior
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All-state girls basketball teams for the 2020-21 season
The 2020-21 all-state girls basketball teams 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 coaches.
A specific player of the year vote was held in each class, as was a vote for coach of the year.
[divider]Class 5A
(Steve Abeyta/steveabeytaphotography.com) Player of the year: Kindyll Wetta, Valor Christian
Coach of the year: Jessika Caldwell, Valor Christian
First Team Name School Pos. Year Lauren Betts Grandview C Junior Payton Muma Highlands Ranch PG/SG Senior Addison O’Grady Grandview Senior Avery Van Sickle Regis Jesuit PG/SG Senior Kindyll Wetta Valor Christian PG/SG Senior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Sydney Bevington Ralston Valley PG Senior Sam Crispe Arapahoe PF Junior Timiya Guevara Denver South PG Senior Samantha Jones Regis Jesuit SF Senior Jenna Siebert Valor Christian SG/PG Senior Honorable mention:
- Nikki Antonopoulos, Brighton, G, Senior
- Avery Bang, Chaparral, SF/PF, Junior
- Payton Bang, Chaparral, SF/PF, Junior
- Alexa Barkeen, Castle View, C, Senior
- Torie Bass, Fountain-Fort Carson, PG, Senior
- Brooke Bohlender, Poudre, SG, Senior
- Jessica Bollwahn, Columbine, SF, Junior
- Amari Bullock, Rangeview, SF, Senior
- Natalie Guanella, Monarch, G, Sophomore
- Jordyn Gutierrez, Pine Creek, SG/PF, Senior
- Micaela Hidalgo, Greeley Central, Senior
- Haley Huard, Valor Christian, G, Senior
- Marya Hudgins, Grandview, Junior
- Breanna Jefferson, Vista Peak Prep, SG/PG, Junior
- Mikenzie Jones, Vista Peak Prep, PF/SF, Junior
- Samantha Koeberer, Fossil Ridge, Senior
- Caitlin Kramer, Air Academy, G, Freshman
- KaCee Kyle, Cherry Creek, SG/PG, Senior
- Liberty Line, Ponderosa, Senior
- Brianna Linnear, Rangeview, PG/SG, Senior
- Gabby Louther, Pueblo West, PG/G, Junior
- McKenna Nichols, Ralston Valley, F, Senior
- Alex Pirog, Highlands Ranch, PF, Junior
- Mariah Ramos, Lakewood, Senior
- Alyssa Rodriguez-Trujillo, Palmer, Sophomore
- Brooklyn Seymour, Ralston Valley, F, Senior
- Payton Sterk, Doherty, G, Junior
- Grace Talbot, Chatfield, PG/SG, Junior
- Lex Trujillo, Westminster, G/F, Sophomore
- Teja Tsangarakis, Chaparral, PG, Senior
- Audra Vine, Horizon, PG, Junior
- Kylie Wells, Fruita Monument, G, Junior
- NyEra West, Rangeview, PG, Junior
- Abby Wrede, Cherry Creek, SG/PG, Senior
- Courtney Wristen, Broomfield, PF/C/SF, Senior
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Class 4A
(Austin Hogan-McCool) Player of the year: Megan Pohs, Mullen
Coach of the year: Frank Cawley, Mullen
First Team Name School Pos. Year Gracie Gallegos Mullen Junior Amyah Moore Harrison G/F Senior Megan Pohs Mullen Senior Olivia Reed Windsor SF Junior Alyssa Wells Holy Family SG Senior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Hannah Burg Falcon SG Senior Nikki Derrell Sand Creek Senior Jayda Maves Green Mountain PG/SG Sophomore Grace Moyers Erie PG/SG Junior Kylie Sanger Windsor SG Senior Honorable mention:
- Deb Altshuler, Erie, PG/SG/SF, Junior
- Karly Beck, Northridge, SG, Sophomore
- Kaelen Boyles, The Classical Academy, F, Senior
- Gabriela Caballero, Battle Mountain, PG/SG, Senior
- Jamie Caron, Rifle, SG, Junior
- Billie Fiore, Falcon, PG/SG, Junior
- Breanna Fowler, Berthoud, PG/SG, Senior
- Laura Gensert, Centaurus, SG, Sophomore
- Griffin Greenwood, Lewis-Palmer, SF/PF/C, Junior
- Thalia Guardiola, Riverdale Ridge, G, Senior
- Ashton Haddock, Littleton, C, Senior
- Courtney Hank, Green Mountain, G/F, Senior
- Liliani Krause, Widefield, SF/PG, Senior
- Alexis Marushack, Palisade, Senior
- Aryannah McClain, Aurora Central, SG/W, Senior
- Rylie McMullen, Palmer Ridge, PG, Junior
- Giavonna Meeks, Northfield, C, Junior
- Edie Morrow, Mead, PF/G, Junior
- Maddie Moser, Glenwood Springs, PG/SG, Senior
- Jameson Mott, Evergreen, Sophomore
- Fatinah Muhammed, Coronado, SF, Senior
- Brooke Murrell, Thomas Jefferson, C/PF/SG, Sophomore
- Natalia Puchino, Severance, PG, Junior
- Leah Redding, Grand Junction Central, SG, Senior
- Jaida Redwine, George Washington, PG/SG, Sophomore
- Ariana Reyes, Sierra, PG, Senior
- Mason Rowland, Durango, Sophomore
- Mackenzie Sailors, Roosevelt, PG/G, Junior
- Kaydee Sims, Weld Central, PF/SG, Senior
- Amelia Solt, Thompson Valley, Junior
- Emily Till, Canon City, SF, Junior
- Maddie Topping, D’Evelyn, PG/SG, Junior
- Rose Weimer, Pueblo County, SF/C, Senior
- Maya Whiteside, George Washington, SG/SF, Senior
- Tyler Whitlock, Holy Family, SF, Senior
- Hanna Wolfe, Thornton, PF/C, Senior
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Class 3A
(Derek Regensburger/MaxPreps) Player of the year: Kylie Kravig, University
Coach of the year: Tonya Schissler, Platte Valley
First Team Name School Pos. Year Juliana Garcia The Vanguard School G/F Sophomore Raelyn Kelty Lutheran SF Sophomore Kylie Kravig University Senior Cora Schissler Platte Valley Junior Stephanie Schultz Lutheran PG/SG Senior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Brooke Bunting Platte Valley PG Junior Ramiyah Byrd The Vanguard School F/G Sophomore Courtney Hamilton Centauri Senior Alexa Huff Delta F/C Senior Brenna McDaniel Centauri Senior Honorable mention:
- Zoey Bilbrey, Florence, Senior
- Hailey Blanchard, The Vanguard School, PG, Sophomore
- Bree Bunting, Platte Valley, SF/PG, Sophomore
- Alexis Corral, Brush, G, Senior
- Adelyn Dozier, Pagosa Springs, SG, Senior
- Mikylah Espinosa, The Academy, SG/SF, Junior
- Ella Freimuth, Colorado Academy, Senior
- Ellie Hartman, St. Mary’s, Junior
- Elleah Hoekert, Colorado Springs Christian, Junior
- Taryn Kravig, University, Sophomore
- Nakaiya Kuskie, Eaton, SG/PG, Senior
- Erika Kuta, Delta, PF/C, Junior
- Ahana Leffler, Eaton, G, Junior
- Amanda Licht, Kent Denver, Junior
- Jordan Neely, Jefferson Academy, PF/W/F, Junior
- Kate Osborne, DSST: Byers, G, Senior
- Emaleigh Papierski, Moffat County, SG/PG, Senior
- AbbeyRose Parker, Grand Valley, G, Sophomore
- Alexa Peraza, The Pinnacle, Junior
- Aryanna Perez, The Academy, SG/SF, Junior
- Denise Perez, Bishop Machebeuf, Senior
- Natalie Peters, James Irwin, G/F, Freshman
- Abby Robbins, Lamar, PG, Sophomore
- Elizabeth Rooks, Prospect Ridge Academy, PF, Junior
- Brooke Rule, Brush, G, Senior
- Camrey Ruybol, Centauri, Senior
- Andi Schissler, Platte Valley, Sophomore
- Valeria Serrano, Aurora West College Prep Academy, F, Senior
- Bella Slocum, Woodland Park, Sophomore
- Katie Trail, Middle Park, Senior
- Alexia Vigil, Manitou Springs, Junior
- Taylor Wiescamp, Coal Ridge, C/F, Senior
- Taylor Wright, Resurrection Christian, W, Junior
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Class 2A
(PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com) Player of the year: Trista Marx, Limon
Coach of the year: Bart O’Dwyer, Limon
First Team Name School Pos. Year Karly Godsey Wray SG Junior Taby Jones Wray SG Senior Trista Marx Limon Junior Jolee Ortiz Rye Senior Kristin Vieselmeyer Holyoke PF Junior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Asia Caldon Sanford PG Junior Kammie Henderson Cedaredge Senior Lauren Herman Holyoke PF Junior Michiah Leeper Limon Junior Abi Snyder Rocky Ford PG Senior Honorable mention:
- Sophie Adamson, Rye, Junior
- Sydney Adamson, Rye, PG/SF, Junior
- Kamryn Arnold, Union Colony Prep, SF/PF, Junior
- Zoey Barela, Vail Christian, PG, Senior
- Kayedence Bruner, Soroco, Junior
- Sophie Bull, Denver Christian, SF/PF, Junior
- Cheyenne Caldon, Sanford, PF, Junior
- Calla Dennison, Plateau Valley, G, Senior
- Payton Fister, Paonia, G/PG/SF, Sophomore
- Mariah Garcia, Olathe, Senior
- Megan Gastineau, Cedaredge, Junior
- Sarah Kracht, Meeker, Junior
- Kaeci Madrid, Del Norte, Senior
- Amana Malki, Lotus School For Excellence, G/PG/G, Junior
- Nevaeh Martinez, Hoehne, F/P, Junior
- Vianney Mendoza, Hotchkiss, PF, Junior
- Teagan Mendoza-Werner, Rocky Ford, SF, Senior
- Abbie Nickell, Peyton, G/F, Freshman
- Trinity Perry, Burlington, PG/G/PF, Senior
- Skyley Ramsey, Gilpin County, Sophomore
- Jensen Renquist, Sedgwick County, G, Sophomore
- Chloe Richardson, Rye, PG, Senior
- Ema Richardson, Yuma, Senior
- Kali Siemers, Heritage Christian, Junior
- Maddy Timms, Dawson School, Senior
- McKenzie Tolliver, Sargent, C/PF, Senior
- Charlize Valdez, Ignacio, PG, Senior
- Alexis Varela, Center, PG, Junior
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Class 1A
(Austin Hogan-McCool) Player of the year: Kendyl Kirkwood, Fleming
Coach of the year: Mike Durrill, Flatirons Academy
First Team Name School Pos. Year Whitney Chintala Fleming G Junior Bryn Durrill Flatirons Academy PG/SG Senior Kenlee Durrill Flatirons Academy PG/SG/SF Sophomore Kendyl Kirkwood Fleming F Senior Kylie Krise Briggsdale Junior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Kylee Christensen Sangre de Cristo PG/SG Senior Grace Hatfield Dove Creek W/PG/SF Senior Alissa Hebberd South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] F Senior Shelby Hoffman Briggsdale Senior Kaitlyn Rector Simla Senior Honorable mention:
- Lanai Anderson, Miami-Yoder, Senior
- Kobie Beanland, Dove Creek, PG/W, Senior
- Anna Beckett, McClave, Junior
- Hanna Brogger, Kiowa, SF, Junior
- Maddie Castro, Evangelical Christian, G, Senior
- Shealee Coleman, Cotopaxi, Senior
- Anela Dixon, Mile High Academy, G, Senior
- Brinlyn Dukes, Springfield,
- Sidney Goode, Kim/Branson, Senior
- Koylynn Gulliford, Cotopaxi, Senior
- Frances Hilliard, Shining Mountain, PG/SG, Senior
- Sedonia Isenbart, Kit Carson, Freshman
- Tess Johnson, Kit Carson, Sophomore
- Kally Kirkwood, Fleming, G, Sophomore
- Jenna Krise, Briggsdale, Freshman
- Olivia Lay, Elbert, SF, Senior
- Bethany Long, Belleview Christian, Sophomore
- Emma Martinez, Manzanola, Sophomore
- Camren Morris, Idalia, SG, Junior
- Avery Palmgren, Sangre de Cristo, F, Senior
- Jentry Patrick, South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett], G, Senior
- Tieler Randel, Kit Carson, Senior
- Paige Sanchez, North Park, SG/PF/C, Junior
- Tessa Smith, Genoa-Hugo/Karval, Senior
- Ally Spady, Eads, PG, Senior
- Bella Tori, Haxtun, P, Senior
- Faith Trenkle, Merino, PG/G, Senior
- Taylor Vandenburg, Longmont Christian, C/SF, Senior
- Alivia Weathers, Lone Star, Junior
- A.J. Winford, Kim/Branson, Senior
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Lakewood boys soccer stays in 5A Jeffco title hunt with last-second goal
Lakewood senior Daniel Juarez’s first goal of the season came in a timely manner for the Tigers on Monday at Lakewood Memorial Field. Juarez tapped in the game-winning goal with 6 seconds left in regulation-time to give the Tigers a 2-1 victory over Columbine. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) LAKEWOOD — Lakewood senior Daniel Juarez hit the equivalent of a half-court shot at the buzzer on the soccer pitch Monday.
Starting with a long throw-in by Lakewood senior Mario Zendejas Caraveo, Juarez was able to tip in the game-winning goal with 6 seconds remaining in regulation-time to give the Tigers a 2-1 victory over Columbine at Lakewood Memorial Field.
Columbine sophomore Carter O’Keefe (13) and Lakewood senior Jimmy Almaraz (3) battle for the ball Monday at Lakewood Memorial Field. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) “I saw Mario grabbing the ball. I just tucked in and jumped in,” Juarez said. “I just tipped it in and scored it. I kept looking at the clock. I was just trying to pressure it and take any shot we could get.”
Lakewood coach Tom Noor admitted he was already pondering overtime before Juarez scored his first goal of the season to edge Columbine (0-3-1, 0-3-1 in Class 5A Jeffco League).
“I was thinking about overtime, but I didn’t want to go to overtime,” Noor said. “Winning in overtime is OK, but losing in overtime is the worst feeling. It’s like getting gut punched.”
The last-second victory was huge for Lakewood (4-1, 4-1) when it comes to the race for the conference title and earning one of the two automatic playoff berths to the 16-team 5A state tournament field. Arvada West — No. 2 in the latest CHSAANow.com 5A boys soccer rankings — hold the top spot with a 4-0 league record.
The Tigers and Wildcats are scheduled for a big showdown at 5 pm Thursday at the North Area Athletic Complex. That game could very well determine the 5A Jeffco League champion.
“I think we could do it,” Juarez said about Lakewood’s chances against A-West. “I believe in this team, along as we play like we did against Valor.”
Columbine senior Carl Dixon (8) attempts to hold off Lakewood junior Tyler Archer on getting off a shot during the first half Monday. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics) Lakewood took a 1-0 victory over Valor before spring break to give the Tigers a legitimate shot at winning the conference title.
“We are going to put a lot into that game on Thursday,” Noor said of the match-up against A-West. “If we can get a result against Valor — who I think is the best team in the conference — we can get a result against anybody.”
Columbine didn’t get the result it wanted while searching for its first victory of the year. The Rebels did tie things up in the second half against Lakewood with a goal from sophomore Ty Santangelo in the 52nd minute. Santangelo’s shot from long rang found the back of the net to knot things up a 1-1.
Zendejas Caraveo had given the Tigers a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute when he beat Columbine goalie Chase Heck in the first half.
“We won this game, but it’s not how we normally play,” Juarez said. “We need to get better and we all know that. We just have to work.”
Lakewood will be playing four games in six days at the end of the regular season wraps up Saturday, April 17.
“I’m happy and we are doing well,” Noor said of how his team is handling the shortened season. “We are doing OK with it. We aren’t injured too bad. Danny scoring that goal is big because maybe he’ll start scoring.”
Lakewood freshman Dayton Evans (24) and senior Jimmy Almaraz (3) bookend Columbine sophomore Carter O’Keefe during the Class 5A Jeffco League game Monday at Lakewood Memorial Field. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)