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  • All-state boys track & field teams for the 2018 season

    The 2018 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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    Class 5A

    Jalen Lyon Foutain-Fort Carson boys track
    Jalen Lyon. (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Athlete of the year: Jalen Lyon, Fountain-Fort Carson

    Coach of the year: Ben Montoya, Fountain-Fort Carson

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Allam Bushara Fort Collins Junior Triple Jump
    Devin Cadena Rock Canyon Senior 100m
    Brody Dempsey Mountain Vista Junior 4×800 relay
    Carter Dillon Mountain Vista Senior 4×800 relay
    Andrew Doctor Liberty Senior 110 hurdles
    Jason Farrell Fountain-Fort Carson Senior 4×200 relay, 4×400 relay
    Caden Foster Mountain Vista Senior 4×800 relay
    D’Ante Giles Fountain-Fort Carson Senior 4×200 relay
    Mitchell Gorman Broomfield Senior 300 hurdles
    Kyle Hanlan Cherry Creek Senior 4×100 relay
    Jequan Hogan Fountain-Fort Carson Senior High Jump
    Michael Jones Fountain-Fort Carson Sophomore 4×200 relay, 4×400 relay
    Jalen Lyon Fountain-Fort Carson Senior 200m, 400m, 4×200 relay, 4×400 relay
    Max Manson Monarch Junior Pole Vault
    Marcus Miller Cherry Creek Junior 4×100 relay
    Michael Mooney Broomfield Senior 1600m, 3200m
    Micaylon Moore Fort Collins Junior Long Jump
    Drake Nugent Highlands Ranch Junior Shot Put
    Landon Rast Legend Senior 800m
    Ethan Rouse Mountain Vista Junior 4×800 relay
    Dimitri Stanley Cherry Creek Senior 4×100 relay
    Jawuan Tate Fountain-Fort Carson Senior Discus
    James Thomas Fountain-Fort Carson Senior 4×400 relay
    Andrew Wilson-Axpe Cherry Creek Sophomore 4×100 relay

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    Class 4A

    Athlete of the year: Raymon Harper, Vista Ridge

    Coach of the year: Jacy Riel, Silver Creek

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Luc Andrada Pueblo East Junior 100m
    Donald Armstead Pine Creek Junior 4×200 relay
    Marcell Barbee Pueblo South Senior 4×100 relay
    Jeremy Cody Pueblo South Senior 4×100 relay
    Isaac Dukes Mead Senior 4×800 relay
    Daniel Fuhr Pine Creek Senior 4×200 relay
    Raymon Harper Vista Ridge Senior Long Jump, Triple Jump
    Wind Henderson Mullen Junior 4×400 relay
    Angelo Hurtado Roosevelt Senior 110 hurdles
    Adrian Jackson Mullen Senior 4×400 relay
    James Lee Silver Creek Senior 800m
    Maxwell Lofy Pine Creek Sophomore 4×200 relay
    Garrett Martin Standley Lake Senior High Jump
    Justin McDaniel Mead Senior 4×800 relay
    Kain Medrano Pueblo East Junior Shot Put, Discus
    Josiah Molascon Air Academy Senior Pole Vault
    Dane Palazzo Valor Christian Junior 300 hurdles
    Thomas Pannunzio Pueblo South Senior 4×100 relay
    Hunter Payne Mead Junior 4×800 relay
    Christian Rapp Mullen Senior 4×400 relay
    Andrew Seaman Mullen Senior 4×400 relay
    Cole Sprout Valor Christian Sophomore 1600m, 3200m
    Cedrick Tillman Pueblo South Junior 4×100 relay
    Tyrese VanHorne Harrison Sophomore 200m
    Jack Weiss Mead Senior 4×800 relay
    Wyatt Wieland Pine Creek Senior 300 hurdles, 4×200 relay
    Tyler Williams Standley Lake Junior 400m

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    Class 3A

    Athlete of the year: Carl Heide, Bayfield

    Coach of the year: Gary Heide and Josh Walton, Bayfield

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Jared Ammon Lutheran Senior 4×200 relay
    Luke Arkell Lutheran Senior 4×200 relay
    Trinity Buckley Berthoud Senior 4×100 relay
    Brendan Bunting Platte Valley Junior 4×400 relay
    Eric Casey Steamboat Springs Junior Pole Vault
    Cole Caskey Lutheran Sophomore 4×200 relay
    Skye Ciccarelli Woodland Park Junior High Jump
    Reece Davidson Faith Christian Senior Shot Put, Discus
    Rasce Engelhardt Holy Family Junior 800m
    Carl Heide Bayfield Senior 110 hurdles, 300 hurdles
    Inaujee Ison Ridgeview Academy Senior Long Jump
    Chad Jackson Alamosa Junior 400m
    Seven Lindsey Kent Denver Senior 100m, 200m
    Ethan Loper Lutheran Senior 4×200 relay
    Garrett Mix Platte Valley Senior 4×400 relay
    Ryan Moen The Classical Academy Senior 1600m, 3200m
    Jake Rafferty Berthoud Senior 4×100 relay
    Jimmy Scavuzzo SkyView Academy Senior 4×800 relay
    Ryan Schmad Berthoud Senior 4×100 relay
    Tyler Scholl SkyView Academy Junior 4×800 relay
    Connor Siruta Berthoud Senior 4×100 relay
    Justin Thompson Roaring Fork Senior Triple Jump
    Zach Waite Platte Valley Senior 4×400 relay
    Chris Wilhoite SkyView Academy Senior 4×800 relay
    Jordan Wilson SkyView Academy Senior 4×800 relay
    Sebastian Zehnder Platte Valley Senior 4×400 relay

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    Class 2A

    Colorado State Track and Field Championships
    Soroco’s Ben Kelley.

    Athlete of the year: Ben Kelley, Soroco

    Coach of the year: Luke Appleton, Resurrection Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Tanner Applebee Resurrection Christian Freshman Long Jump
    Alex Barron Cedaredge Freshman 4×200 relay
    Wyatt Camp Cedaredge Junior 4×100 relay, 4×200 relay
    Jake Chrisman Yuma Junior Pole Vault
    Adam Crowl Lyons Senior 4×800 relay
    Cody Danley Rocky Ford Senior 3200m
    Austin Davis Byers Senior 110 hurdles
    Ty Grant Cedaredge Senior 200m, 4×200 relay, 4×400 relay
    Joshua Jenkins Cedaredge Sophomore 4×100 relay
    Colton Jonjak-Plahn Lyons Junior 4×800 relay
    Ben Kelley Soroco Junior 800m, 1600m
    Brady Lenz Sanford Senior Triple Jump
    Drew Markley Cedaredge Senior 4×200 relay, 4×400 relay
    Jordan McMillan Cedaredge Senior 4×400 relay
    Zach McMillan Cedaredge Sophomore 4×100 relay
    Danny Mendoza Cedaredge Senior 4×100 relay, 4×400 relay
    Michael Morgan Buena Vista Senior 100m
    Grant Redmond Soroco Junior High Jump
    Isaac Roberts Lyons Sophomore 4×800 relay
    Patrick Scoggins Rangely Senior 400m
    Field Soosloff Lyons Senior 4×800 relay
    Jacob Tu’ufuli Ellicott Senior Shot Put
    Lane Walter Crowley County Junior Discus
    Jacob Yates Hoehne Senior 300 hurdles

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    Class 1A

    Athlete of the year: Levi Kilian, Heritage Christian

    Coach of the year: Joe Packard, Heritage Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Braden Anderson Haxtun Junior 4×200 relay
    JT Borunda Springfield Senior Discus
    Isaiah Bowsher Heritage Christian Senior 4×800 relay
    Josiah Bowsher Heritage Christian Junior 4×400 relay
    Jaxon Brown Haxtun Senior 4×200 relay
    Seth Bruxvoort Heritage Christian Junior 4×800 relay
    Bryce Calstrom North Park Junior 4×100 relay
    Keaton Case Heritage Christian Junior 4×400 relay, 4×800 relay
    Jaden Cass Pawnee Junior Triple Jump
    Josh Damir Heritage Christian Senior 100m, 200m
    Keylan Dracon Otis Junior Shot Put
    Blayden Fletcher North Park Senior 4×100 relay
    Arlo Garner Cotopaxi Junior 110 hurdles, 300 hurdles
    Tommy Harmon Pikes Peak Christian Junior Pole Vault
    Eli Houston North Park Sophomore 4×100 relay
    Jaden Johnson Heritage Christian Sophomore Long Jump, 4×400 relay
    Levi Kilian Heritage Christian Junior 800m, 1600m, 3200m, 4×800 relay
    Nic Martin North Park Senior 4×100 relay
    Dalton McMurrin Haxtun Junior 4×200 relay
    Alex Ramos Holly Sophomore 400m
    Jathan Rentfrow Heritage Christian Sophomore 4×400 relay
    Wesley Ryan DeBeque Freshman High Jump
    Ryan Schaefer Haxtun Senior 4×200 relay

  • Baseball rankings: Peyton takes over as No. 1 in 2A

    Peyton is the new No. 1 team in the Class 2A baseball rankings this week.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association.

    During the regular season, new polls are released each Monday.

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Baseball Polls

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

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Mountain Vista (11) 11-0 110 1 2-0
    2 Heritage 10-1 92 3 2-0
    3 Pine Creek 10-2 78 2 2-0
    4 Cherry Creek 10-3 62 5 3-0
    5 Legacy 11-1 56 8 4-0
    6 Mountain Range 10-2 52 4 2-2
    7 Ralston Valley 10-2 42 9 3-0
    8 Legend 6-5 26 6 1-2
    9 Rock Canyon 6-3 22 – 1-1
    10 Boulder 9-2 12 – 3-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Castle View 11, ThunderRidge 10, Columbine 9, Arapahoe 8, Regis Jesuit 7, Douglas County 4, Fort Collins 2, Cherokee Trail 1, Fruita Monument 1.
    Dropped out:
    Highlands Ranch (7), Douglas County (10).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Windsor (5) 10-0 83 1 2-0
    2 Valor Christian (4) 8-2 81 2 3-0
    3 Longmont 10-1 67 4 2-0
    4 Roosevelt 10-3 65 6 1-1
    5 Evergreen 9-3 44 3 1-2
    6 Palmer Ridge (1) 8-2 39 8 2-0
    7 Holy Family 8-3 30 – 2-1
    8 Golden 9-3 24 – 2-1
    9 Canon City 10-2 22 – 4-0
    10 Cheyenne Mountain 8-3 19 7 1-2
    Others receiving votes:
    Pueblo County 17, Lewis-Palmer 12, Pueblo West 11, Air Academy 7, Discovery Canyon 6, Falcon 5, Elizabeth 4, Palisade 4, Thomas Jefferson 4, Fort Morgan 2, Montrose 3, Denver North 1, Pueblo South 1.
    Dropped out:
    Lewis-Palmer (5), Mead (9), Montrose (10).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 University (6) 11-1 87 1 3-0
    2 Lamar (3) 11-1 82 2 3-0
    3 Sterling 8-1 68 3 1-0
    4 Faith Christian 9-1 56 5 4-0
    5 La Junta 9-2 54 4 1-0
    6 Eaton 5-3 26 10 2-0
    7 Peak to Peak 8-1 25 7 3-0
    8 Colorado Academy 8-3 22 8 2-1
    9 Valley 6-5 20 9 2-0
    10 The Academy 7-2 15 – 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Buena Vista 9, Kent Denver 9, Lutheran 5, Resurrection Christian 4, Weld Central 4, Alamosa 3, Aspen 3, Fort Lupton 2, Platte Valley 1.
    Dropped out:
    Kent Denver (6).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Peyton (5) 11-1 86 3 1-0
    2 Paonia (5) 10-0 79 1 3-0
    3 Limon 8-2 67 2 0-1
    4 Sedgwick County 9-1 58 6 3-0
    5 Hotchkiss 9-1 52 4 2-1
    6 Yuma 8-3 36 9 2-1
    7 Lyons 10-2 35 5 3-1
    8 Rocky Ford 10-3 30 8 4-0
    9 Haxtun 7-2 17 – 0-0
    10 Dawson 7-3 15 7 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Calhan 12, Sargent 11, Dayspring Christian 10, Meeker 10, Evangelical Christian 7, Front Range Christian 6, Sanford 5, County Line 4, Fowler 4, Denver Christian 3, Highland 3.
    Dropped out:
    County Line (10).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holly (3) 6-3 60 1 1-0
    2 Cornerstone Christian (4) 8-1 57 4 2-0
    3 Otis 9-1 55 3 1-0
    4 Elbert 5-1 54 6 1-1
    5 Caliche 6-5 50 2 1-2
    6 Cotopaxi 8-4 23 10 2-1
    7 Peetz 4-2 22 – 0-1
    8 Stratton/Liberty 4-3 21 – 2-0
    9 Longmont Christian 5-3 20 9 2-0
    10 Dove Creek 7-6 9 5 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Mile High Academy 6, Fleming 4, Manzanola 2, Springfield 2.
    Dropped out:
    Fleming (7), Manzanola (8).

  • All-state boys basketball teams for the 2017-18 season

    The 2017-18 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 week-long 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

    Rock Canyon Overland boys basketball
    (Marcus Gipson/Jmariahimages.com)

    Player of the year: Sam Masten, Rock Canyon

    Coach of the year: Michael Rogers, Grandview

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Ronnie DeGray III Chaparral Junior SF/F
    Jon’il Fugett George Washington Senior PG/SG
    Kaison Hammonds ThunderRidge Senior PG
    Daylen Kountz Denver East Senior –
    Sam Masten Rock Canyon Senior G
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Ben Boone Grandview Senior F
    Kenny Foster Smoky Hill Junior –
    Mike Polson Mountain Range Senior G
    Dayne Prim Grandview Junior F
    Tucson Redding Overland Senior PG/G/SG

    Honorable mention: Alijah Bates, Doherty, Junior; Dawson Carper, Rampart, Senior; Tyson Cruickshank, ThunderRidge, Senior; Moz Doria, Liberty, Senior; Damian Forrest, Poudre, Junior; Tyson Gilbert, Rock Canyon, Senior; Joe Golden, Doherty, Senior; XaiV’ion Jackson, Eaglecrest, Senior; Kevin Jimenez, Northglenn, Senior; Michkaleke Man-man baker, Gateway, Senior; Elijah Martinez, Regis Jesuit, Senior; Trey Morrill, Fruita Monument, Senior; Ryan Ongala, Rangeview, Senior; D’Auntray Pierce, George Washington, Senior; Avery Rembao, Loveland, Junior; Kobe Sanders, Chaparral, Sophomore; Andre Sepeda, Greeley West, Junior; Daijon Smith, Overland, Senior; Connor Staib, Mountain Vista, Senior; Dimitri Stanley, Cherry Creek, Senior; Brendan Sullivan, Highlands Ranch, Senior; Sam Tiley, Fort Collins, Senior; Joseph Urynowicz, Rocky Mountain, Junior; Kam Vincel, Prairie View, Senior.

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    Class 4A

    Longmont Lewis-Palmer boys basketball
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Luke Johnson, Longmont

    Coach of the year: Jeff Kloster, Longmont

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Marcell Barbee Pueblo South Senior F
    Luke Johnson Longmont Senior PG
    Joel Scott Lewis-Palmer Junior F/G
    Nieyem’e Smeyer-williams Pueblo West Senior PG/SG
    Adam Thistlewood Golden Senior SG/SF
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    TJ Davis Widefield Senior PF/W
    Charles Dinegar D’Evelyn Senior PF/SF
    Trent Dykema Silver Creek Senior PG/SG
    Deven Nelson Mesa Ridge Senior P/SG
    Matthew Ragsdale Lewis-Palmer Junior SG/PG

    Honorable mention: Jared Belcher, The Classical Academy, Senior; Brayden Blick, Skyline, Senior; Jeremy Cody, Pueblo South, Senior; Connor Hawk, Ponderosa, Senior; Devin Huffman, Battle Mountain, Senior; Te’rae Johnson, Vista PEAK Prep, Senior; Jared Kasprzak, Thompson Valley, Senior; Garrett Martin, Standley Lake, Senior; Nico Martin, Pueblo Central, Junior; Noah Martinez, Falcon, Senior; Trey McBride, Fort Morgan, Senior; Turner McDonald, Summit, Senior; Tre Pierre, Widefield, Senior; Jeremy Randle, Valor Christian, Senior; Derrian Reed, Sierra, Senior; Kirk Relford, Windsor, Senior; Chase Rogers, Evergreen, Senior; Hunter Shkapich, Valor Christian, Junior; Mark Studer, Conifer, Senior; Alex Telles, Green Mountain, Senior; Bridger Tenney, Evergreen, Senior; Kade Terrell, Montrose, Senior; Justin Wiersema, Thompson Valley, Senior.

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    Class 3A

    Sterling Resurrection Christian boys basketball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

    Player of the year: Bodie Hume, Sterling

    Coach of the year: Jeff Lehnus, Bayfield

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jaedon Bowles Manual Junior W
    Tyler Eldred Lutheran Senior –
    Jonah Gardner Faith Christian Senior –
    Bodie Hume Sterling Senior SF/SG
    Ryan Phelps Bayfield Senior C
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Ry Adams Alamosa Senior G
    Cade Carroll Buena Vista Senior PG/SG
    Seth Fuqua The Vanguard School Junior –
    Benjamin Hawkins Faith Christian Senior –
    Justin Thompson Roaring Fork Senior F

    Honorable mention: Nehemiah Baustian, Jefferson, Senior; Bryson Becker, Platte Valley, Junior; Peter Carlson, Cedaredge, Senior; Elijah Chavez, Arrupe Jesuit, Senior; Deante Dennis, Colorado Academy, Junior; James Doyle, Kent Denver, Junior; Jasen Engel, Montezuma-Cortez, Senior; Logan Freed, Delta, Senior; Isaac Gallegos, The Academy, Junior; Jorge Gonzales, Olathe, Senior; Isaiah Griego, Pagosa Springs, Senior; Draven Hackley, St. Mary’s, Senior; Keyante Harris, Ridge View Academy, Senior; Justin Henderson, Basalt, Senior; Brandon Herrera, Coal Ridge, Senior; Zach Hidalgo, Frontier Academy, Senior; Noah Hopkins, Colorado Springs Christian, Senior; Kade Hurst, Grand Valley, Senior; Vince Jones, DSST: Stapleton, Senior; Brock Lane, Strasburg, Senior; Jon Nuschy, La Junta, Junior; Keyon Prior, Bayfield, Junior; Angelo Ramirez, Alamosa, Senior; Riley Schaefer, Sterling, Senior; Cole Sienknecht, Manitou Springs, Senior; Max Swanlund, Estes Park, Senior.

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    Class 2A

    (Jeffrey Tucker/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Bradley Carnes-Clabey, Crowley County

    Coach of the year: Dave Sheffield, Yuma

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Bradley Carnes-Clabey Crowley County Senior –
    Austin Davis Byers Senior SF/G
    Logan Hughes Meeker Senior –
    Victor Mendoza Yuma Junior SF
    Carlos Parra Del Norte Senior F/G
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jakob Chrisman Yuma Junior C
    Diego Covarrubias Yuma Senior SF
    Doak Mantle Meeker Senior –
    Hayden McCuen Byers Junior PF
    Johnny Valdez Ignacio Senior SG

    Honorable mention: Eu Asefaw, Denver Christian, Junior; Tate Bessire, Highland, Sophomore; Hayden Carter, Crowley County, Senior; Layne Christensen, Plateau Valley, Senior; Joel George, Simla, Junior; Jonah Hanson, Burlington, Senior; David Jarvis, Twin Peaks Charter Academy, Senior; Jakob Juul, Fowler, Senior; Ben Kelly, Calhan, Senior; Sebastian Moritz, Vail Christian, Senior; Maguire Peterson, Sanford, Senior; Gavyn Pure, Dawson School, Senior; Sam Rodriguez, Hotchkiss, Senior; Kai Roubideaux, Ignacio, Senior; Noah Sarria, Clear Creek, Senior; Patrick Scoggins, Rangely, Senior; Caden Showalter, Mancos, Sophomore; Zach Sittler, Sanford, Senior; Charles Sparks, Calhan, Senior; Josh Stover, Rocky Ford, Senior.

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    Class 1A

    Peetz Prairie boys basketball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

    Player of the year: Logan Sircy, Peetz

    Coach of the year: Sean Fehringer, Peetz

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Isaac Borchers Creede Senior G/F
    Micah Crane South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] Senior –
    Adam Poole Front Range Baptist Senior SG/PG/SF
    Logan Sircy Peetz Senior –
    Caid Smith Genoa-Hugo/Karval Senior –
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Cameron Archer Denver Waldorf Senior G
    Nathan Fairmont Shining Mountain Senior –
    Jesse Gomez Holly Senior –
    Thomas Manuel South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] Senior –
    Arthur Rodriguez Sierra Grande Senior PG/PF

    Honorable mention: Isaiah Bowsher, Heritage Christian, Senior; Vince Damelio, Primero, Senior; Tre Fehringer, Peetz, Senior; Casper Freedle, Creede, Junior; Cullen Glosson, Otis, Junior; Bryson Long, Peetz, Junior; Nic Martin, North Park, Senior; Jayden McCombs-Farmer, Kit Carson, Sophomore; Ethan Oblander, Weldon Valley, Senior; Brigden Parker, Eads, Freshman; Kevin Ramirez, Arickaree/Woodlin, Junior; Beau Roth, Cheyenne Wells, Senior; Matthew Tanner, Fleming, Senior; Josiah Vasquez, Cheraw, Junior; Kurt Voll, Cotopaxi, Senior; Owen Voll, Cotopaxi, Senior; Brandt Vos, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Junior; Deric Woods, Front Range Baptist, Junior.

  • All-state girls basketball teams for the 2017-18 season

    The 2017-18 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 week-long 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

    Lakewood Vista Ridge girls basketball
    (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Player of the year: Camilla Emsbo, Lakewood

    Coach of the year: Josh Ulitzky, Grandview

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Francesca Belibi Regis Jesuit Junior PF/SF/C
    Camilla Emsbo Lakewood Senior F/G/W
    Tommi Olson Highlands Ranch Senior PG
    Jana Van Gytenbeek Cherry Creek Sophomore PG
    Leilah Vigil Grandview Senior W
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Delaynie Byrne Ralston Valley Senior F
    Brionna McBride Doherty Junior G/PF
    Denali Pinto Fairview Senior G
    R’Manie Pulling Denver East Senior G
    Riley Snyder Fruita Monument Senior SG

    Honorable mention: Isabella Allen, Horizon, Senior; Dezmonea Antwine, Denver East, Junior; Angel Broadus, Rangeview, Junior; Victoria Cabrera, Prairie View, Junior; Sassy Coleman, Lakewood, Senior; Sydney Daniels, Dakota Ridge, Junior; Alisha Davis, Grandview, Junior; Romola Dominguez, Bear Creek, Senior; Angelique Gall, Fruita Monument, Senior; Jaiden Galloway, Grandview, Senior; Timiya Guevara, Denver South, Freshman; Madison Hema, Castle View, Junior; Shamahra Henderson, Thornton, Sophomore; Alyssa Jimenez, Horizon, Junior; Delsie Johnson, Fort Collins, Senior; Kaylah Lewis, Brighton, Junior; Jayda Lyon, Liberty, Senior; Gabriella Mcdonald, Rocky Mountain, Senior; Dani Mills, Mountain Vista, Senior; Mykiaa Minniss, Doherty, Senior; Jada Moore, Regis Jesuit, Sophomore; Kai Padilla, Northglenn, Junior; Ashley Panem, Fairview, Senior; Ashley Steffeck, Fossil Ridge, Junior; Samantha Van Sickle, Ralston Valley, Senior; Autumn Watts, Highlands Ranch, Junior; Samiyah Worrell, Fountain-Fort Carson, Junior; Madi Wriedt, Rampart, Senior.

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    Class 4A

    (Carl Auer/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Claudia Dillon, Evergreen

    Coach of the year: Amy Bahl, Evergreen

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Claudia Dillon Evergreen Junior PF/C
    Gabi Lucero Pueblo South Junior C
    Makena Prey Golden Senior C/PF
    Hannah Simental Pueblo West Sophomore –
    Chloe Welch Mesa Ridge Senior PG
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Maya Austin Pueblo South Senior –
    Abby Garnett Golden Senior PF/C
    Izzy Hren Holy Family Senior PG/SG/SF
    Olivia Lough Pueblo West Senior –
    Kristina Schreiber Evergreen Senior –

    Honorable mention: Brecon Antrillo, Green Mountain, Senior; RaLeigh Basart, Mountain View, Junior; Maddie Bolitho, Glenwood Springs, Senior; Emily Cavey, Berthoud, Sophomore; Aspen Dufour, Frederick, Senior; Baylee Galan-Browne, Evergreen; Hilda Garcia, Durango, Senior; Helen Gover, Centaurus, Junior; Naomi Hidalgo, Greeley Central, Junior; Hollie Hoffman, Windsor, Junior; Kaity Hovasse, Lewis-Palmer, Senior; Denali Hughes, Vista PEAK Prep, Junior; Haley Lewis, Fort Morgan, Senior; Savannah Martin, Standley Lake, Senior; Sydney Meis, Berthoud, Junior; Michaela Moran, Windsor, Senior; Mary Parchinski, Air Academy, Senior; Ashten Prechtel, Discovery Canyon, Junior; Angi Reed, D’Evelyn, Senior; Aaliyah Ricketts, Widefield, Junior; Zoya Robbins, Thomas Jefferson, Senior; Aubrey Robinson, Sierra, Senior; Hailee Stamps, Pueblo County, Senior; Sophia Trujillo, Skyview, Junior; Elly Walters, Rifle, Senior; Abby Wright, Valor Christian, Senior.

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    Class 3A

    Lamar St. Mary's girls basketball
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

    Player of the year: Makenna Bodette, St. Mary’s

    Coach of the year: Mike Burkett, St. Mary’s

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Makenna Bodette St. Mary’s Senior C/PF
    Cali Clark Lamar Sophomore –
    Megan Engesser Colorado Springs Christian Junior –
    Josephine Howery St. Mary’s Sophomore PG/SG/W
    Morgan Lewis Pagosa Springs Senior P
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jana Camilletti Moffat County Senior G/W
    Shaya Chenoweth Grand Valley Junior –
    Julia Doyle Kent Denver Senior –
    Rachel Ingram Colorado Springs Christian Junior –
    Maren Mildestvedt Manitou Springs Senior F

    Honorable mention: Ember Canty, Centauri, Senior; Cydnee Collins, Eagle Ridge Academy, Sophomore; Bailie Duncan, Eaton, Junior; Courtney Freeman, Cedaredge, Junior; Alexis Garcia, The Vanguard School, Freshman; Sara Geddes, Delta, Sophomore; Alejandra Godina, Salida, Junior; Seneca Hackley, St. Mary’s, Sophomore; Juju Hemeyer, Resurrection Christian, Sophomore; Kylie Kravig, University, Freshman; Haleigh Leibel, Florence, Senior; Brecken Payne, Lamar, Junior; Brooke Polenz, Sterling, Senior; La’Zaria Roby, Aurora West College Prep Academy, Senior; Raegan Rychecky, St. Mary’s Academy, Senior; Kassie Schell, Buena VIsta, Senior; Haley Shaklee, Lutheran, Senior; Caroline Van Berkum, Centauri, Senior.

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    Class 2A

    Yuma Wiggins girls basketball
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Cody Robinson, Yuma

    Coach of the year: Bob Rahm, Yuma

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Chasey Blach Yuma Junior C
    Katelyn Brown Rangely Senior –
    Rachel Lucas Clear Creek Senior F
    Megan Roberts Dayspring Christian Academy Senior PF/SG/C
    Cody Robinson Yuma Junior SG/PG/PF
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Grace Dille Holyoke Senior F
    Kendra Parra Del Norte Sophomore SG
    Jerraldawn Rector Simla Senior PG/PF/C
    Morgan Smith Wray Junior –
    Avery Whitehead Yuma Senior PF/C

    Honorable mention: Carson Collins, Hotchkiss, Junior; Hope Davies, Cripple Creek-Victor, Junior; Brianna Denton, Swink, Junior; Graciela Donez, Ellicott, Senior; Brittany Fuchs, Calhan, Senior; Avionne Gomez, Ignacio, Senior; Danielle Gonzales, Las Animas, Senior; Ali Graham, Colorado Springs School, Senior; Elizabeth Hagerman, Fowler, Senior; Miranda Kortenhoeven, Denver Christian, Senior; Piper Kunst, South Park, Senior; Cortney Lemon, Norwood, Senior; Valeria Lopez, Lotus School for Excellence, Senior; Malyka Medina, Center, Senior; Elizabeth Mullett, Custer County, Senior; Peyton Pecar, Wray, Senior; Jessie Raitt, Vail Christian, Senior; Kassidy Rapke, Paonia, Senior; Emi Romero, Rocky Ford, Senior; Mattie Rossi, Soroco, Senior; Marissa Schelling, Haxtun, Senior; Sierra Schwartz, Dolores, Senior; Maddie Soehner, Wray, Senior; Skylar Thacker, Rangely, Junior; Maison Tolle, Highland, Senior; Taeryn Trumper, Holyoke, Sophomore; Shaelyn Walton, Hoehne, Senior; Anna Weisensee, Limon, Junior.

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    Class 1A

    Kit Carson Kim/Branson girls basketball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

    Player of the year: Micayla Isenbart, Kit Carson

    Coach of the year: Justin Winford, Kim/Branson

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jodel Erickson Briggsdale Senior SF
    Tess Hornung Kit Carson   PF/SG/SF
    Micayla Isenbart Kit Carson Senior SG/PG/SF
    Alli Keisel Fleming Senior –
    Ashley Yergert Kim/Branson Senior –
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Joni Brown Kim/Branson Senior –
    Kallie Cathcart Holly Junior –
    Josie Cook Holly Senior –
    Olivia Isenbart Kit Carson Junior C
    Erykah Tallman Antonito Senior F

    Honorable mention: Nikki Anderson, Briggsdale, Senior; Hope Bondurant, Cotopaxi, Senior; Kaylee Corsentino, La Veta, Junior; Whitney Echols, Longmont Christian, Junior; Joslyn Garcia, Antonito, Senior; Heather Graham, Genoa-Hugo/Karval, Senior; Kodey Hoss, Cheraw, Junior; Kennedy Hughes, Heritage Christian, Senior; Reyna Isenbart, Kit Carson, Sophomore; Devynn Johnson, North Park, Junior; Micah Koolstra, Arickaree/Woodlin, Junior; Jenna Lengfelder, Fleming, Junior; Brooke Long, Belleview Christian, Junior; Kirsten Martinez, Primero, Sophomore; Miranda Mitchek, Eads, Junior; Jordan Parker, McClave, Junior; Ashley Rueb, Briggsdale, Senior; Jessica Slane, Sangre de Cristo, Junior; McKenzie Smith, Kit Carson, Junior; Nina Vigil, Sierra Grande, Senior.

  • Baseball rankings: Mountain Vista and Lamar move up to No. 1 spots

    Cherry Creek Mountain Vista baseball
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Mountain Vista (in 5A) and Lamar (3A) each moved up to the top spots in their respective baseball rankings this week.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association.

    During the regular season, new polls are released each Monday.

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Baseball Polls

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

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Mountain Vista (10) 4-0 100 2 4-0
    2 Cherry Creek 3-1 90 1 3-1
    3 Rocky Mountain 0-0 67 3 0-0
    4 Regis Jesuit 0-0 55 6 0-0
    5 Pine Creek 1-0 53 7 1-0
    6 Legend 2-3 43 8 2-3
    7 Heritage 2-0 37 10 2-0
    8 Chaparral 2-0 25 – 2-0
    9 Broomfield 1-0 23 5 1-0
    10 Mountain Range (1) 2-0 19 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    ThunderRidge 18, Douglas County 16, Rock Canyon 15, Grandview 13, Ralston Valley 10, Boulder 5, Columbine 3, Dakota Ridge 3, Fruita Monument 3, Horizon 3, Cherokee Trail 2, Coronado 1, Eaglecrest 1.
    Dropped out:
    Rock Canyon (4), ThunderRidge (9).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Valor Christian (10) 2-0 106 1 2-0
    2 Pueblo West 4-2 78 2 4-2
    3 Evergreen 4-0 75 3 4-0
    4 Mountain View (1) 3-0 67 8 3-0
    5 Roosevelt 4-0 46 – 4-0
    6 Golden 2-0 37 9 2-0
    7 Air Academy 1-1 33 5 1-1
    8 Windsor 0-0 29 10 0-0
    9 Mead 5-0 28 – 5-0
    10 Palmer Ridge 2-1 16 – 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Northridge 14, Green Mountain 13, Silver Creek 11, Lewis-Palmer 9, Pueblo County 8, Holy Family 7, Thompson Valley 6, Pueblo East 5, Pueblo South 5, Cheyenne Mountain 3, Denver North 3, Fort Morgan 2, Pueblo Central 2, Ponderosa 1, Skyline 1.
    Dropped out:
    Silver Creek (4), Northridge (6), Thompson Valley (7).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lamar (6) 5-0 106 4 5-0
    2 Valley 3-1 86 2 3-1
    3 Colorado Academy (3) 2-0 83 3 2-0
    4 University (2) 1-0 77 7 1-0
    5 Eaton 1-1 63 1 1-1
    6 The Academy (1) 3-0 46 – 3-0
    7 Faith Christian 0-0 32 5 0-0
    8 Sterling 1-1 31 10 1-1
    9 La Junta 0-1 30 6 0-1
    10 Kent Denver 3-0 23 – 3-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Bayfield 18, Weld Central 16, Lutheran 14, Delta 11, Resurrection Christian 7, Bishop Machebeuf 6, Jefferson Academy 5, Peak to Peak 4, Pagosa Springs 2.
    Dropped out:
    Delta (8), Bayfield (9).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Paonia (9) 1-0 97 1 1-0
    2 Peyton 2-0 89 2 2-0
    3 Lyons 3-1 64 4 3-1
    4 Rocky Ford 2-1 51 3 2-1
    5 Hotchkiss 2-0 46 8 2-0
    6 Swink (1) 3-0 42 – 3-0
    7 Limon 2-1 31 6 2-1
    8 Sedgwick County 0-1 29 5 0-1
    9 Yuma 2-0 23 7 2-0
    10 Haxtun 2-0 19 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Crowley County 8, Wiggins 8, Dawson 7, Burlington 5, Dayspring Christian 5, Front Range Christian 5, County Line 4, Evangelical Christian 3, Highland 2, Holyoke 2, Calhan 1, Meeker 1, Sargent 1.
    Dropped out:
    Front Range Christian (9), County Line (10).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holly (3) 1-2 56 1 1-2
    2 Fleming (2) 0-0 43 2 0-0
    3 Caliche 0-2 41 6 0-2
    4 Kiowa 0-0 38 5 0-0
    5 Dove Creek (1) 3-2 30 – 3-2
    6 Cornerstone Christian 3-1 21 – 3-1
    7 Nucla 2-3 20 3 2-3
    8 Cotopaxi 2-2 17 7 2-2
    9 Stratton/Liberty 0-2 14 4 0-2
    10 Longmont Christian 1-1 10 – 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Antonito 8, Denver Jewish Day 8, Granada 8, Otis 8, Eads 4, Rocky Mountain Lutheran 3, Manzanola 1.
    Dropped out:
    Granada (8), Denver Jewish Day (9), Eads (10).

  • Cherry Creek, Valor Christian, Eaton, Paonia and Holly are baseball’s preseason No. 1 teams

    Cherry Creek Eaglecrest baseball
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Baseball’s preseason rankings were unveiled on Monday, and Cherry Creek (5A), Valor Christian (4A), Eaton (3A), Paonia (2A) and Holly (1A) are the top-ranked teams in their respective classifications.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association.

    During the regular season, new polls are released each Monday.

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Baseball Polls

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

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Cherry Creek (7) 0-0 91
    2 Mountain Vista (1) 0-0 72
    3 Rocky Mountain (2) 0-0 69
    4 Rock Canyon 0-0 58
    5 Broomfield 0-0 54
    6 Regis Jesuit 0-0 52
    7 Pine Creek 0-0 44
    8 Legend 0-0 34
    9 ThunderRidge 0-0 20
    10 Heritage 0-0 14
    Others receiving votes:
    Dakota Ridge 12, Eaglecrest 7, Grandview 6, Legacy 4, Ralston Valley 4, Highlands Ranch 3, Mountain Range 3, Chatfield 2, Fruita Monument 1.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Valor Christian (9) 0-0 90
    2 Pueblo West 0-0 73
    3 Evergreen 0-0 55
    4 Silver Creek 0-0 46
    5 Air Academy 0-0 40
    6 Northridge (1) 0-0 38
    7 Thompson Valley 0-0 29
    8 Mountain View 0-0 27
    9 Golden 0-0 23
    10 Windsor 0-0 22
    Others receiving votes:
    Pueblo South 19, Green Mountain 14, Fort Morgan 10, Cheyenne Mountain 9, Denver North 9, Thomas Jefferson 9, Lewis-Palmer 7, Longmont 7, Pueblo East 7, Holy Family 4, Palmer Ridge 4, Canon City 3, Ponderosa 3, Wheat Ridge 2.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Eaton (1) 0-0 81
    2 Valley (3) 0-0 70
    3 Colorado Academy (3) 0-0 58
    4 Lamar (1) 0-0 57
    5 Faith Christian 0-0 55
    6 La Junta 0-0 51
    7 University (2) 0-0 47
    8 Delta 0-0 22
    9 Bayfield 0-0 21
    10 Sterling 0-0 20
    Others receiving votes:
    Lutheran 18, Peak to Peak 16, Cedaredge 6, Kent Denver 6, Resurrection Christian 5, St. Mary’s 4, Strasburg 4, Alamosa 3, Brush 3, Bishop Machebeuf 1, Manual 1, Montezuma-Cortez 1.
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Paonia (6) 0-0 93
    2 Peyton (1) 0-0 74
    3 Rocky Ford (1) 0-0 66
    4 Lyons (2) 0-0 61
    5 Sedgwick County 0-0 45
    6 Limon 0-0 42
    7 Yuma 0-0 39
    8 Hotchkiss 0-0 31
    9 Front Range Christian 0-0 28
    10 County Line 0-0 23
    Others receiving votes:
    Burlington 14, Dayspring Christian 8, Dawson 5, Holyoke 4, Swink 4, Crowley County 3, Dolores Huerta 3, Calhan 2, Evangelical Christian 2, Haxtun 2, Sargent 1.
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Holly (6) 0-0 77
    2 Fleming (1) 0-0 69
    3 Nucla (1) 0-0 60
    4 Stratton/Liberty 0-0 40
    5 Kiowa 0-0 38
    6 Caliche 0-0 30
    7 Cotopaxi 0-0 28
    8 Granada 0-0 23
    9 Denver Jewish Day 0-0 13
    10 Eads 0-0 11
    Others receiving votes:
    Cheyenne Wells 10, Manzanola 8, Otis 8, Rocky Mountain Lutheran 3, Springfield 3, Cornerstone Christian 1, Elbert 1, Peetz 1.

  • All-state wrestling teams for the 2017-18 season

    The 2017-18 all-state wrestling teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

    These teams were created based upon results at the state meet. Coaches and wrestlers of the year were selected by the Colorado High School Coaches Association at the state meet.

    Scroll down to see the teams, or use the menu below to navigate to the class of your choosing.
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    Class 5A

    Jacob Greenwood Poudre wrestling four-timer
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Jacob Greenwood, Poudre

    Coach of the year: Cole Allison, Grand Junction

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Dawson Collins Sophomore Grand Junction 113
    Vince Cornella Freshman Monarch 106
    Gabe Dinette Senior Lakewood 160
    Jacob Greenwood Senior Poudre 145
    Malik Heinselman Senior Castle View 120
    Josiah Rider Senior Grand Junction 152
    Theorius Robison Junior Pomona 132
    Christian Rowell Senior Adams City 170
    Tate Samuelson Senior Castle View 182
    Fabian Santillan Junior Grandview 126
    Cohlton Schultz Junior Ponderosa 285
    Mason Watt Senior Broomfield 220
    Jayden Woodruff Senior Ponderosa 195
    Colton Yapoujian Junior Pomona 138
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Josh Betts Senior Rocky Mountain 160
    Gavin Deaguero Senior Adams City 152
    Aidan Funk Senior Legacy 170
    Nicholas Gonzales Senior Adams City 126
    Job Greenwood Junior Poudre 132
    Alec Hargreaves Sophomore Rocky Mountain 195
    Brody Lamb Senior Poudre 138
    Seth Latham Senior Grand Junction 182
    Adrian Marquez Junior Castle View 113
    Dylan Martinez Senior Grand Junction 145
    Weston Mayer Senior Poudre 285
    Justin Pacheco Junior Pomona 120
    Hunter Tobiasson Junior Grand Junction 220
    Wyatt Yapoujian Sophomore Pomona 106

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    Class 4A

    Andrew Alirez Greeley Central wrestlin
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Andrew Alirez, Greeley Central

    Coach of the year: Pat Laughlin, Pueblo East

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Andrew Alirez Junior Greeley Central 145
    Patrick Allis Junior Discovery Canyon 120
    Drake Engelking Junior Longmont 160
    Andy Garcia Sophomore Pueblo East 285
    Brendon Garcia Junior Pueblo County 106
    Dante Garcia Senior Pueblo County 220
    Jason Hanenberg Senior Air Academy 132
    Dylan McBride Senior Fort Morgan 195
    Mike McFadden Senior Cheyenne Mountain 138
    Isaiah Salazar Sophomore Windsor 170
    Dominick Serrano Sophomore Windsor 126
    Elijah Valdez Senior Mesa Ridge 152
    Will VomBaur Junior Windsor 113
    Terrance Williams Senior Palisade 182
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Michael True Senior Mesa Ridge 285
    Braden Barker Senior Mountain View 195
    Jayson Davis Junior Pueblo County 170
    Christopher Fasano Junior Pueblo County 152
    Zion Freeman Junior Pueblo East 182
    Jaxon Garoutte Sophomore Pueblo County 138
    Jacob Gonzales Junior Pueblo Centennial 106
    Zac Hanenberg Senior Canon City 145
    Andrew Lucero Senior Pueblo East 113
    Dominic Robles Junior Pueblo East 220
    Ryan Roth Junior Pueblo East 126
    Aaden Valdez Sophomore Pueblo East 132
    Vance VomBaur Freshman Windsor 120
    Hunter Williams Senior Thompson Valley 160

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    Class 3A

    (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Brandon Damian, Valley

    Coach of the year: Gary Ramstetter, Alamosa

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Austyn Binkly Junior Berthoud 138
    Davion Chavez Freshman Alamosa 106
    Joe Chavez Junior Alamosa 126
    Logan Church Senior Delta 285
    Brandon Damian Senior Valley 145
    Isaiah Gamez Sophomore La Junta 113
    Bart Gruenloh Senior Lamar 220
    Quentin Jiner Senior Weld Central 170
    Nathan Johns Junior The Classical Academy 182
    Jimmy LaConte Senior Weld Central 160
    Faustin Lopez Senior Sheridan 195
    Wyatt Pfau Junior Brush 152
    Anthony Quintana Senior Buena Vista 132
    A.J. Serna Junior Grand Valley 120
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Ethan Andrade Junior Lamar 120
    Brandon Buhr Senior Centauri 145
    Caleb Cox Senior Brush 126
    Preston Duran Senior Alamosa 285
    Colton Eberhardt Senior Lamar 195
    Alberto Felthager Freshman Trinidad 106
    Josh Flanagan Senior Valley 182
    Hayden Johnson Senior Steamboat Springs 160
    Mikinzie Klimper Senior Moffat County 170
    Cameron Lucero Freshman Pagosa Springs 132
    Reis Martinez Senior Alamosa 152
    Ariel Rodriguez Senior Eaton 138
    Eli Smith Junior Salida 220
    Kolten Strait Freshman Berthoud 113

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    Class 2A

    2018 state wrestling
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Diego Reyes, Rocky Ford

    Coach of the year: Mike Jurney, Rocky Ford

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Keegan Bean Senior Lyons 182
    Sky Carlson Senior Soroco 220
    Sean Dale Sophomore Cedaredge 126
    Greg Garcia Senior Rocky Ford 285
    Trey Geyer Freshman Cedaredge 120
    Cody Jacobsen Senior Burlington 138
    Seth McFall Junior Fowler 106
    Dahlton McGhee Senior Fowler 195
    Trevor Randel Senior County Line 152
    Diego Reyes Senior Rocky Ford 160
    Cade Rockwell Sophomore Wray 113
    Carlos Romo Senior Rocky Ford 145
    Carlos Tarin Junior Wray 170
    Wesley VanMatre Sophomore John Mall 132
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Junior Arambula Freshman Wray 126
    Brett Benavides Senior Del Norte 132
    Clay Campbell Senior Paonia 145
    Ken Cox Senior County Line 285
    Devin Curtis Senior Hotchkiss 195
    Aidan Dabal Senior Norwood 160
    William Gabriel Junior Nucla 182
    Tannen Kennedy Junior Meeker 138
    Logan Lewis Sophomore Highland 113
    Jace Logan Junior Soroco 170
    Kobryn Mann Senior Sedgwick Co/Fleming 152
    Jaden Miller Senior Paonia 220
    Jacob Pelloni Senior Meeker 120
    Max Salazar Junior Sanford 106

  • 2A state wrestling: Wray captures its first title in 30 years

    (Cannon Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    DENVER – Time to party like it’s 1988.

    Thirty years had passed since Wray brought home its last wrestling state title. But that drought is now over after the Eagles captured the Class 2A team championship on Saturday at Pepsi Center.

    It adds to an already impressive resume for the storied program, which is now tied for the most team titles in state history with 12. The Eagles share that honor with Rocky Ford, last year’s 2A champion.

    “At the beginning of the year, I pointed at the wall and told the kids, ‘It’s been 30 years. Wouldn’t it be nice to get another one up there sometime?’,” 11th-year coach Matt Brown said jokingly. “We’re satisfied. It’s great to show everybody that the hard work is paying off.”

    Wray’s dominant run to the team title, which was clinched before the final matches even began, was powered by 13 wrestlers who represented all but one of the tournament’s weight classes.

    The Eagles also boasted two individual championships as sophomore Cade Rockwell won by 3-1 decision at 113 pounds and junior Carlos Tarin claimed 170 by fall at 5:28. Chipping in place-wise for Wray were Junior Arambula, who finished runner-up in 126, and Cole Rockwell and Tyler Collins in third place of 106 and 132, respectively.

    Wray’s victory was settled convincingly, finishing with 197.5 total points – more than 50 ahead of runner-up Paonia.

    Undefeated seasons

    Saturday night’s finale to both the season and their high-school careers was a little extra special for two 2A wrestlers. Both Dahlton McGhee of Fowler and Soroco’s Sky Carlson wrapped up the final match of their senior seasons with their first state titles, both doing so with perfect records.

    McGhee won the 195 class by 7-2 decision to finish the year 42-0. Carlson edged his opponent in the 220 class 2-1 to improve his season mark to 39-0.

    “It’s pretty special. This season has been a lot of fun,” Carlson said. “This definitely feels really good.”

    Repeat champions

    Wesley Van Matre John Mall wrestling
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)ray

    Wesley VanMatre and Keegan Bean had both been here before. That still didn’t change how special it was.

    VanMatre, a sophomore from John Mall, won his first title last year in the 120 class. This time around, a 3-1 decision led him to another individual title at 132.

    “It’s even more special this time around,” VanMatre said. “The biggest difference was the experience with nerves and keeping calm, but still never get used to this feeling. I can’t even put it into words.”

    Bean, a senior from Lyons, remained in the same class he was victorious a year ago. His picked up his second championship Saturday via 2-1 decision at 182.

    Individual championships

    Eight other wrestlers went home with their first individual titles. Seth McFall of Fowler started things off with a major decision victory (14-3) at the opening 106 class.

    Then, after more than 30 years without a state champion wrestler, Cedaredge went back-to-back with individual titles at 120 and 126. Trey Geyer posted a 16-3 major decision win first for the Bruins, and teammate Sean Dale followed with a 2-0 victory of his own.

    Rocky Ford had three individual championships to finish third in the team race (136.5 points). Carlos Romo won by 10-1 major decision at 145, Diego Reyes won 160 by 7-2, and heavyweight Greg Garcia closed the night out with a 3-2 decision at 285 for the Meloneers.

    Burlington’s Cody Jacobsen claimed 138 by fall at 5:17, and County Line’s Trevor Randel won 152 with a 4-3 decision.

  • 2A & 3A wrestling semifinals: Fowler’s McGhee one win away from perfection

    Dahlton McGhee Fowler wrestling
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    DENVER — To say Fowler’s Dahlton McGhee is having a career year would be a bit of an understatement.

    After failing to qualify for the state wrestling tournament as a freshman and not placing as a sophomore and junior, McGhee is one win away from one of the most remarkable turnarounds in state history.

    After his win over Wray’s Jayce Reser in the Class 2A 195-pound semifinals, he’s just one match away from claiming his first state championship and also running the table for the 2017-18.

    McGhee improved his record to 41-0. Not bad for a guy who wrestled at 152 as a freshman and 160 as a sophomore and junior.

    He’ll take the mat at Pepsi Center with the rest of the finalists on Saturday. The Parade of Championship is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. and championship matches will begin at 7.

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    Wray has a big lead in the 2A title quest:

    Wray is closing in on its first state wrestling championship since 1988. The Eagles, who have won 11 in their history, lead the 2A team race with 134.5 points.

    Rocky Ford, the defending champion, sits in second with 105.5 points. Cedaredge is third with 94.5, just ahead of Paonia (94). Fowler is fifth with 75.5.

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    Alamosa heads the 3A team chase:

    Alamosa is on top of the race for the 3A team championship. The Mean Moose are way out in front with 120 points. Eaton and Lamar are tied for second with 85 points.

    Berthoud (70 points) is fourth, while Pagosa Springs (69) is fifth.

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    Notables:

    • Wray’s Cade Rockwell knocked out defending 2A 113 champion Dillon Jaramillo of Rocky Ford with a pin in overtime of their semifinal match.
    • Brush junior Wyatt Pfau handed Valley sophomore Jaziah Whaley (42-1) his first loss of the season in advancing to the 3A 152 final.
    • Javier Gonzalez of Valley knocked off a returning champ in the 3A 120 quarterfinals, beating Jacob Duran of Fort Lupton with a 5-3 decision. He fell to Ethan Andrade of Lamar in the semifinals.
    • Conifer freshman Cayden Condit, the lone female qualifier, advanced to the second round of the consolations after defeating The Classical Academy junior Brendan Johnston via forfeit. She battled in the second-round consolation, tying the match up late, but ultimately lost a 6-4 decision.

  • 2A & 3A wrestling: Valley’s Josh Flanagan extending the family legacy

    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Josh Flanagan watched a few years ago as his brother made history at the state wrestling tournament. Macoy, a senior in 2016, tied the state record by winning 51 matches in a senior year as Valley won its second-straight team title.

    Now, Josh is looking to do something that even his record-setting brother didn’t pull off in his career.

    Josh is going for his second state championship. He won the 170-pound title last year and as the state tournament kicked-off on Thursday, began his quest to go back-to-back. If there’s any pressure, though, it’s all self-inflicted.

    “I put a little bit of pressure on (myself) because people put a lot of pressure on me,” Flanagan said. “I know that I can do it again, so they expect me to do it again.”

    A victory by pin over Del Norte’s Ruben Agosto in the first round has the younger Flanagan on track to have some bragging rights over big brother.

    “I would say being a two-time state champ is a little better than having an undefeated record and going 51-0,” Josh said. “I kind of wanted to try that this year but fell a little short. I’m not sure how he did it. I think that winning two would be a little better than that but he’s a great wrestler.”

    Flanagan is set to face Lamar’s Lucas Tinnes in the quarterfinals Friday morning.

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    Notables

    Cayden Condit Conifer wrestling
    Cayden Condit. (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)
    • Conifer freshman Cayden Condit, the lone female qualifier at this year’s state tournament, was pinned in her first-round match by Alameda freshman Davion Chavez in 1:24. Condit will face The Classical Academy junior Brendan Johnston in the consolation bracket on Friday.
    • Wray leads the 2A team race with 40 points after prelims. Cedaredge (32 points) sits in second, with Rocky Ford (30.5) third. Paonia is fourth with 23 points, and Fowler (18) is fifth.
    • Eaton is on top of the 3A team race through the first round, leading with 31 points. Berthoud and Lamar are tied for second with 24 points each. Pagosa Springs (22 points) and Alamosa (21.5) are also firmly in the hunt for the team title.
    • In 3A’s 106-pound bracket, Trinidad’s Alberto Felthager knocked off the top seed, Santana Hernandez of Weld Central, with a 5-3 decision in the first round. Felthager placed fourth in his region last weekend.
    • Lyons’ Keegan Bean pinned Ellicott’s Matthew Brant in 26 seconds. He’s the defending champ in 2A 182. That was the fastest pin of the 2A/3A prelims.
    • Rocky Ford’s Greg Garcia matched Bean’s fastest pin with a takedown of Highland’s Micheal Johnson at 2A 285 in 26 seconds.
    • Each of the returning champions in 2A (there are four) and 3A (where there are three) advanced to their quarterfinals.
    • Likewise, the two unbeaten wrestlers in 2A are onto the quarters, and three three unbeatens in 3A also advanced.
    • The 2A and 3A tournaments continue on Friday with the quarterfinals and first-round consolation matches at 9:30 a.m. The semifinals (7 p.m.) and second-round consolation (5:30 p.m.) matches are on Friday evening.