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  • Girls basketball rankings: Holy Family returns to 4A poll

    Pueblo South Holy Family girls basketball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Holy Family has played its way back into the Class 4A CHSAANow.com girls basketball rankings.

    The Tigers grabbed wins over Erie and Mead last week, earning them enough votes to be the only new team in the 4A poll. They’re ranked No. 10 this week.

    Pueblo South remains the top team in 4A and are still undefeated against Colorado teams this season.

    Air Academy (No. 5) and Pueblo West (No. 6) each gained two spots from their position last week.

    The 5A poll also had only one new team with Fossil Ridge breaking in at No. 9.

    Fossil Ridge girls basketball team
    (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    Grandview remains the top team in the class, perhaps even solidifying their position even more after a 70-55 win over No. 7 Cherry Creek.

    Fruita Monument comes in at No. 6, two spots better than last week’s rankings.

    St. Mary’s took 10 first-place votes to remain the No. 1 team in 3A, with Sterling still right behind the Pirates at No. 2.

    Manitou Springs jumped two spots from last week, coming in at No. 10.

    Faith Christian (No. 9) and Eaton (No. 10) are the two new teams to the 3A poll.

    Paonia still stands as the No. 1 team in 2A thanks to an undefeated record.

    Del Norte broke into the top-three, landing at No. 3, two spots better than their position last week. At No. 6, Swink also jumped two places.

    At No. 10, Holyoke is the only new team in the 2A poll.

    In 1A, Kit Carson is still at No. 1, but Fleming jumps a spot to come in at No. 2. Both teams are still undefeated.

    Antonito (No. 3), Kit/Branson (No. 4) and Heritage Christian (No. 5) round out the top half of the rankings. Each of the top five teams received at least one first-place vote.

    Cheyenne Wells is the only new team in 1A, coming in at No. 10.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. During the regular season, they are released each Monday.

    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.

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Grandview (16) 13-1 185 1 2-0
    2 Highlands Ranch (3) 14-2 166 2 2-0
    3 Ralston Valley 13-1 153 3 2-0
    4 Horizon 12-2 138 4 2-0
    5 Doherty 13-1 91 5 2-0
    6 Fruita Monument 14-1 58 8 2-0
    7 Cherry Creek 9-5 55 6 1-1
    8 Fairview 13-3 51 7 2-0
    9 Fossil Ridge 11-5 45 – 1-1
    10 Lakewood 10-4 41 9 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Rocky Mountain 24, Regis Jesuit 20, Pine Creek 9, Monarch 6, Prairie View 2, Arapahoe 1.
    Dropped out
    Rocky Mountain (10).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pueblo South (20) 13-1 209 1 2-0
    2 Evergreen (1) 12-1 157 2 1-1
    3 Pueblo East 11-2 143 3 3-1
    4 Mesa Ridge 10-2 132 4 2-0
    5 Air Academy 12-2 110 7 2-0
    6 Pueblo West 12-2 104 8 3-0
    7 Golden 13-2 103 5 1-1
    8 D’Evelyn 12-3 66 6 1-1
    9 Palisade 13-2 32 9 1-1
    10 Holy Family 9-5 29 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    George Washington 13, Windsor 12, Falcon 11, Mullen 10, Valor Christian 9, Green Mountain 8, Sierra 3, Rifle 2, Discovery Canyon 1, Durango 1.
    Dropped out
    Windsor (10).

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 St. Mary’s (10) 10-0 162 1 1-0
    2 Sterling (6) 12-0 151 2 3-0
    3 Liberty Common (1) 10-0 133 3 1-0
    4 Lamar 11-1 105 4 2-0
    5 Pagosa Springs 9-1 99 6 2-0
    6 Centauri 12-1 88 5 2-0
    7 Colorado Springs Christian 11-1 84 7 2-0
    8 Manitou Springs 6-5 30 10 1-0
    9 Faith Christian 9-4 20 – 2-0
    10 Eaton 10-2 19 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Olathe 15, Moffat County 10, Lutheran 9, Cedaredge 4, The Academy 3, Colorado Academy 2, Grand Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    Olathe (8), Moffat County (9).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Paonia (15) 11-0 158 1 1-0
    2 Wray 9-2 119 2 3-0
    3 Del Norte 9-2 106 5 1-0
    4 Yuma 9-2 94 3 2-0
    5 Lyons (1) 11-1 92 6 1-0
    6 Swink 10-2 56 8 2-0
    7 Soroco 9-2 54 7 2-0
    8 Haxtun 9-2 51 4 0-1
    9 Highland 9-3 28 9 1-1
    10 Holyoke 8-3 23 – 0-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Limon 16, Evangelical Christian 15, Clear Creek 13, West Grand 13, Sanford 7, Sargent 7, Center 6, Dawson 6, Akron 4, Peyton 3, Simla 3, Calhan 2, Ellicott 2, Fowler 2.
    Dropped out
    Evangelical Christian (10).

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kit Carson (9) 10-0 131 1 2-0
    2 Fleming (2) 10-0 107 3 2-0
    3 Antonito (1) 10-0 102 2 3-0
    4 Kim/Branson (1) 11-0 101 4 3-0
    5 Heritage Christian (1) 11-0 94 5 3-0
    6 Kiowa 10-2 55 7 3-0
    7 South Baca 8-2 47 6 2-0
    8 Briggsdale 10-2 35 9 3-0
    9 La Veta 9-3 24 8 1-1
    10 Cheyenne Wells 5-4 13 – 0-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Springfield 10, Primero 8, Creede/Lake City 7, Eads 7, Holly 7, Sierra Grande 7, Jim Elliot 6, Pikes Peak Christian 4, Arickaree/Woodlin 2, Idalia 2, Wiley 1.
    Dropped out
    Holly (10).

  • Girls basketball rankings: St. Mary’s now No. 1 in 3A

    St. Mary's Lamar girls basketball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    St. Mary’s has taken over the top spot of the Class 3A girls basketball rankings.

    The Pirates notched a win on Friday night, taking down rival (and No. 10) Manitou Springs, impressing enough voters to move up from their previous spot at No. 2.

    They take the spot from Sterling who falls to No. 2.

    Only one new team broke into the 3A poll as Olathe comes in at No. 8.

    In 5A, Grandview hangs on to the top spot while receiving the news that Michaela Onyenwere was named a McDonald’s All-American.

    Highlands Ranch jumps one spot to land at No. 2.

    Broomfield Rocky Mountain girls basketball
    (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    At No. 10, Rocky Mountain is the only newcomer to the 5A poll.

    Pueblo South keeps the No. 1 spot in 4A with Evergreen also holding firm at No. 2.

    Mesa Ridge made a three-spot jump to land at No. 4 this week.

    Palisade (No. 9) and Windsor (No. 10) are the two new teams in the 4A rankings.

    Paonia received 16 of 17 first-place votes to keep the top spot in the 2A rankings. At No. 6 and No. 8, respectively, Lyons and Swink each jumped two spots from a week ago.

    There were no new teams in the 2A poll.

    The same situation applies to the 1A poll as all 10 teams from a week ago remain in the top 10, with just a tweak here and there.

    Kit Carson remains at No. 1, but Antonito takes the No. 2 spot from Fleming who falls one spot to No. 3.

    South Baca (No. 6) and Kiowa (No. 7) also traded spots from last weeks rankings.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. During the regular season, they are released each Monday.

    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.

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Grandview (13) 11-1 157 1 2-0
    2 Highlands Ranch (3) 12-2 134 3 1-0
    3 Ralston Valley 11-1 134 2 2-0
    4 Horizon 10-2 115 4 2-0
    5 Doherty 11-1 74 5 2-0
    6 Cherry Creek 8-4 53 7 2-0
    7 Fairview 11-3 42 6 1-1
    8 Fruita Monument 12-1 40 9 0-0
    9 Lakewood 8-4 32 8 2-0
    10 Rocky Mountain 11-1 21 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Regis Jesuit 20, Fort Collins 17, Fossil Ridge 16, Pine Creek 10, Monarch 9, Arapahoe 4, Bear Creek 1, Castle View 1.
    Dropped out
    Fossil Ridge (10).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pueblo South (12) 11-1 172 1 1-0
    2 Evergreen (6) 11-0 165 2 1-0
    3 Pueblo East 8-1 102 4 1-1
    4 Mesa Ridge 8-2 98 7 3-0
    5 Golden 12-1 96 3 3-0
    6 D’Evelyn 11-2 86 5 2-0
    7 Air Academy 10-2 76 8 2-0
    8 Pueblo West 9-2 72 6 0-1
    9 Palisade 12-1 39 – 2-0
    10 Windsor 7-4 22 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Valor Christian 14, Holy Family 13, Falcon 9, George Washington 8, Mullen 8, Thomas Jefferson 4, Littleton 3, The Classical Academy 3, Discovery Canyon 1, Durango 1, Kennedy 1.
    Dropped out
    Valor Christian (9), Holy Family (10).

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 St. Mary’s (9) 9-0 135 2 2-0
    2 Sterling (4) 9-0 125 1 2-0
    3 Liberty Common (1) 9-0 104 3 2-0
    4 Lamar 9-1 89 4 3-0
    5 Centauri 10-1 77 5 2-0
    6 Pagosa Springs 7-1 73 6 2-0
    7 Colorado Springs Christian 9-1 70 7 3-0
    8 Olathe 5-4 21 – 1-0
    9 Moffat County 9-2 17 8 1-1
    10 Manitou Springs 5-5 16 10 3-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Eaton 15, Delta 13, Faith Christian 5, Buena Vista 3, Alamosa 2, Florence 2, Grand Valley 1, Lutheran 1, St. Mary’s Academy 1.
    Dropped out
    Eaton (9).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Paonia (16) 10-0 164 1 2-0
    2 Wray 6-2 127 2 1-1
    3 Yuma 7-2 100 3 1-0
    4 Haxtun 9-1 98 5 2-0
    5 Del Norte 8-2 97 4 2-0
    6 Lyons (1) 10-1 78 8 3-0
    7 Soroco 7-2 74 6 0-1
    8 Swink 8-2 42 10 2-0
    9 Highland 8-2 39 9 2-0
    10 Evangelical Christian 7-1 33 7 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Holyoke 28, Akron 15, Sargent 9, Peyton 8, Limon 7, Dawson 6, Calhan 3, Sanford 3, Center 1, Fowler 1, Ignacio 1, Wiggins 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kit Carson (9) 8-0 118 1 2-0
    2 Antonito (1) 7-0 99 3 2-0
    3 Fleming (2) 8-0 97 2 2-0
    4 Kim/Branson 8-0 83 4 2-0
    5 Heritage Christian (1) 8-0 82 5 3-0
    6 South Baca 6-2 47 7 2-0
    7 Kiowa 7-2 44 6 2-1
    8 La Veta 8-2 40 8 2-0
    9 Briggsdale 7-2 32 9 1-0
    10 Holly 7-3 13 10 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Cheyenne Wells 12, Primero 8, Springfield 8, Creede/Lake City 7, Jim Elliot 6, Sierra Grande 6, Eads 4, Pikes Peak Christian 4, Idalia 2, Sangre de Cristo 2, Wiley 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • Girls basketball rankings: Pueblo South moves up to No. 1 in 4A

    Pueblo South Holy Family girls basketball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Pueblo South is the team to beat in the Class 4A girls basketball rankings. At least for this week.

    The Colts are the new No. 1 team in the 4A poll, uprooting Evergreen, which fell one spot to No. 2.

    Other Pueblo-area schools shot up the rankings as well with Pueblo East coming in at No. 4 and Pueblo West going from unranked to No. 6.

    Grandview holds its spot at No. 1 in the 5A poll, taking all 15 first-place votes.

    Doherty made a significant climb, land three spots better at No. 5.

    Fossil Ridge rounds out the rankings at No. 10 and is the only new team in the 5A poll.

    Sterling and St. Mary’s each remain undefeated and have yet to relinquish their spots at No. 1 and No. 2 in 3A. 

    The Pirates looked strong in a win over Lamar on Friday and Sterling was able to edge out No. 10 Manitou Springs on Saturday.

    Liberty Common made a four-spot jump to land at No. 3 this week. There are no new teams in the 3A poll.

    Paonia is still the unanimous No. 1 team in 2A. There were no significant jumps this week, but Del Norte (No. 4), Haxtun (No. 5), Evangelical Christian (No. 7) and Highland (No. 9) are all one position better than the previous rankings. 

    There are no new teams in the 2A poll.

    Kit Carson remains the No. 1 team in 1A with Fleming and Antonio also holding strong at No. 2 and No. 3 respectively.

    South Baca improved by two spots to land at No. 7.

    La Veta (No. 8), Briggsdale (No. 9) and Holly (No. 10) are the three new teams to crack the 1A rankings.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. During the regular season, they are released each Monday.

    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 Grandview (15) 9-1 150 1 5-1
    2 Ralston Valley 9-1 128 2 4-0
    3 Highlands Ranch 11-2 122 3 5-1
    4 Horizon 8-2 96 4 4-2
    5 Doherty 9-1 52 8 3-1
    6 Fairview 10-2 47 7 5-1
    7 Cherry Creek 6-4 43 5 4-3
    8 Lakewood 6-4 40 6 1-2
    9 Fruita Monument 12-1 38 10 2-1
    10 Fossil Ridge 8-4 28 – 2-2
    Others receiving votes:
    Pine Creek 23, Regis Jesuit 21, Rocky Mountain 13, Monarch 11, Arapahoe 7, Castle View 6.
    Dropped out
    Pine Creek (9).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pueblo South (12) 10-1 192 2 3-0
    2 Evergreen (8) 10-0 186 1 5-0
    3 Golden 9-1 104 5 2-0
    4 Pueblo East 7-0 102 8 2-0
    5 D’Evelyn 9-2 99 3 1-1
    6 Pueblo West 9-1 98 – 5-0
    7 Mesa Ridge 5-2 83 6 1-0
    8 Air Academy 8-2 69 10 2-0
    9 Valor Christian 6-5 53 4 3-2
    10 Holy Family 6-4 29 7 2-2
    Others receiving votes:
    Palisade 27, Mullen 20, Falcon 9, Windsor 8, George Washington 6, Sand Creek 4, Thomas Jefferson 4, Littleton 3, Silver Creek 3, Sierra 1.
    Dropped out
    Mullen (9).

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sterling (7) 7-0 115 1 1-0
    2 St. Mary’s (5) 7-0 104 2 2-0
    3 Liberty Common 7-0 84 7 2-0
    4 Lamar 6-1 74 3 1-1
    5 Centauri 8-1 69 5 2-0
    6 Pagosa Springs 5-1 66 4 1-0
    7 Colorado Springs Christian 6-1 50 6 1-1
    8 Moffat County 8-1 30 9 2-0
    9 Eaton 6-2 12 8 0-1
    10 Manitou Springs 2-4 9 10 0-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Delta 8, St. Mary’s Academy 8, Trinidad 8, Olathe 7, Faith Christian 6, Kent Denver 5, Colorado Academy 3, Brush 2.
    Dropped out
    None.

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Paonia (13) 8-0 130 1 2-0
    2 Wray 5-1 114 2 0-1
    3 Yuma 6-2 76 3 1-0
    4 Del Norte 6-2 68 5 1-0
    5 Haxtun 7-1 63 6 2-0
    6 Soroco 7-1 55 4 2-0
    7 Evangelical Christian 6-0 41 8 1-0
    8 Lyons 7-1 37 7 1-0
    9 Highland 6-2 36 10 1-0
    10 Swink 6-2 24 9 3-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Akron 20, Peyton 10, Sargent 10, Center 8, Calhan 6, Dawson 5, Simla 4, West Grand 4, Sanford 3, Clear Creek 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kit Carson (8) 6-0 102 1 1-0
    2 Fleming (2) 6-0 91 2 2-0
    3 Antonito (1) 5-0 83 3 0-0
    4 Kim/Branson 6-0 71 4 1-0
    5 Heritage Christian 5-0 70 5 1-0
    6 Kiowa 5-1 36 6 1-0
    7 South Baca 4-2 27 9 0-0
    8 La Veta 6-2 25 – 2-0
    9 Briggsdale 6-2 20 – 2-0
    10 Holly 6-2 14 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Cheyenne Wells 11, Idalia 9, Primero 8, Springfield 8, Creede/Lake City 7, Cheraw 5, Jim Elliot 5, Sangre de Cristo 4, Sierra Grande 3, Wiley 3, Pikes Peak Christian 2, Caliche 1.
    Dropped out
    De Beque (7), Arickaree/Woodlin (8), Idalia (10).

  • Girls basketball rankings: Evergreen takes over atop 4A

    Evergreen coach Amy Bahl is in her fifth season leading the Cougars. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)
    (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    There’s a new top dog in the Class 4A CHSAANow.com girls basketball rankings. 

    Undefeated Evergreen, the 4A state runner-up last season assumes the No. 1 spot this week.

    Pueblo South is right behind the Cougars at No. 2 and D’Evelyn climbed three spots to land at No. 3.

    At No. 5 Golden also jumped three spots this week. 

    Pueblo East is the lone newcomer to the 4A poll at No. 8.

    In 5A, Grandview holds its spot at No. 1.

    Overall, the top five teams from a week ago went unchanged.

    Doherty (No. 8) and Fruita Monument (No. 10) are the two new teams in the 5A rankings.

    Like 5A, the top five teams from last week’s 3A poll remain the same, including Sterling at No. 1.

    Moffat County breaks into the 3A poll at No. 9.

    Paonia stays at No. 1 in 2A with a unanimous vote.

    Soroco (No. 4) and Lyons (No. 7) each jumped a spot from a week ago.

    Evangelical Christian is the only new team in 2A, coming in at No. 8.

    Kit Carson holds its spot at No. 1 in the 1A poll with Kit Carson also holding firm at No. 2.

    Three new teams broke into the rankings this week with De Beque (No. 7), Arickaree/Woodlin (No. 8) and South Baca (No. 9) all playing their way in.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. During the regular season, they are released each Monday.

    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 Grandview (12) 4-0 120 1 1-0
    2 Ralston Valley 5-1 106 2 2-0
    3 Highlands Ranch 6-1 92 3 2-0
    4 Horizon 4-0 74 4 0-0
    5 Cherry Creek 2-1 55 5 0-0
    6 Lakewood 5-2 52 6 0-0
    7 Fairview 5-1 35 8 1-0
    8 Doherty 6-0 28 – 2-0
    9 Pine Creek 5-1 28 10 1-0
    10 Fruita Monument 10-0 21 – 3-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Arapahoe 18, Monarch 12, Regis Jesuit 9, Rocky Mountain 5, Fossil Ridge 3, Castle View 2.
    Dropped out
    Arapahoe (7), Regis Jesuit (9).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Evergreen (7) 5-0 138 2 1-0
    2 Pueblo South (5) 7-1 125 3 3-1
    3 D’Evelyn 8-1 92 6 2-0
    4 Valor Christian (2) 3-3 90 1 1-2
    5 Golden 7-1 62 8 3-0
    6 Mesa Ridge 4-2 61 5 0-0
    7 Holy Family 4-2 53 7 2-0
    8 Pueblo East (1) 5-0 45 – 2-0
    9 Mullen 2-5 38 4 0-3
    10 Air Academy 6-2 33 10 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Pueblo West 24, Palisade 18, Windsor 13, Falcon 9, George Washington 9, Littleton 3, Montrose 3, Battle Mountain 2, The Classical Academy 2, Thomas Jefferson 2, Kennedy 1, Lewis-Palmer 1, Skyview 1.
    Dropped out
    Pueblo West (9).

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sterling (8) 6-0 124 1 0-0
    2 St. Mary’s (5) 5-0 120 2 1-0
    3 Lamar 5-0 88 3 1-0
    4 Pagosa Springs 4-1 70 4 2-0
    5 Centauri 6-1 68 5 1-0
    6 Colorado Springs Christian 5-0 57 7 2-0
    7 Liberty Common 5-0 50 6 2-0
    8 Eaton 6-1 39 9 2-0
    9 Moffat County 6-1 25 – 1-0
    10 Manitou Springs 2-3 16 8 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Olathe 13, Trinidad 13, Faith Christian 12, Brush 8, Kent Denver 4, Delta 3, Grand Valley 3, St. Mary’s Academy 2.
    Dropped out
    Faith Christian (10).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Paonia (11) 6-0 110 1 2-0
    2 Wray 5-0 96 2 1-0
    3 Yuma 5-2 68 3 1-1
    4 Soroco 5-1 60 5 0-0
    5 Del Norte 5-2 59 4 1-0
    6 Haxtun 5-1 41 6 2-1
    7 Lyons 6-1 35 8 2-0
    8 Evangelical Christian 5-0 34 – 1-0
    9 Swink 3-2 22 7 1-0
    10 Highland 5-2 20 10 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Peyton 13, Calhan 9, West Grand 8, Akron 7, Ellicott 5, South Park 5, Hoehne 4, Sargent 4, Center 3, Clear Creek 1, Simla 1.
    Dropped out
    West Grand (9).

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kit Carson (7) 5-0 95 1 3-0
    2 Fleming (2) 4-0 85 2 2-0
    3 Antonito (1) 5-0 76 3 0-0
    4 Kim/Branson 5-0 70 4 1-0
    5 Heritage Christian 4-0 54 5 1-0
    6 Kiowa 4-1 24 8 2-0
    7 De Beque 4-0 21 – 1-0
    8 Arickaree/Woodlin 3-1 19 – 0-0
    9 South Baca 4-2 17 – 3-0
    10 Idalia 4-2 16 6 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Holly 13, Cheraw 12, Belleview Christian 8, Briggsdale 7, La Veta 7, McClave 7, Sierra Grande 7, Sangre de Cristo 4, Creede/Lake City 3, Springfield 3, Deer Trail 1, Wiley 1.
    Dropped out
    Cheraw (7), Briggsdale (9), Wiley (10).

  • Girls basketball rankings: Sterling moves up to No. 1 in 3A

    (Danielle Ennis/CHSAANow.com)
    (Danielle Ennis/CHSAANow.com)

    Sterling is the new top dog in the Class 3A CHSAANow.com girls basketball rankings.

    The Tigers are 6-0 on the young season which includes two wins at the Buena Vista Tournament this past weekend.

    It’s a one-spot jump for Sterling who benefit from two early-season losses by No. 8 Manitou Springs.

    St. Mary’s takes over the No. 2 spot in 3A and Lamar leaps ahead six spots from the preseason rankings, coming in at No. 3.

    At. No. 7, Colorado Springs Christian is the only new team to the 3A poll.

    In 5A, Grandview holds on to the No. 1 spot. Ralston Valley and Highlands Ranch also held firm at their No. 2 and No. 3 spots respectively.

    Horizon (No. 4) and Arapahoe (No. 7) each jumped two spots from the previous rankings.

    Despite a 2-1 record, Valor Christian is still the No. 1 team in 4A. Evergreen jumps up to No. 2 and Pueblo South comes in at No. 3, each team two spots better than the preseason poll.

    Air Academy is the only new team in the 4A poll, rounding it out at No. 10.

    Paonia holds firm at the No. 1 spot in 2A, but Wray is the new No. 2 team, jumping two spots to get there.

    Del Norte made an impressive four-spot leap to land at No. 4 this week.

    At No. 9, West Grand is the only new team in the 2A rankings.

    Kit Carson is still the No. 1 team in 1A with Fleming still holding the No. 2 spot.

    Antonio is new at No. 3, jumping five spots from the preseason poll. Kim/Branson also greatly improved its ranking, coming in at No. 4 which is six spots better than where they came in previously.

    Cheraw (No. 7) and Wiley (No. 10) are the two new teams in the 1A rankings.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. During the regular season, they are released each Monday.

    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 Grandview (16) 3-0 160 1 3-0
    2 Ralston Valley 3-1 136 2 3-1
    3 Highlands Ranch 4-1 125 3 4-1
    4 Horizon 4-0 91 6 4-0
    5 Cherry Creek 2-1 83 4 2-1
    6 Lakewood 5-2 79 5 5-2
    7 Arapahoe 3-2 40 9 3-2
    8 Fairview 4-1 33 – 4-1
    9 Regis Jesuit 3-2 32 7 3-2
    10 Pine Creek 4-1 22 8 4-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Doherty 15, Fruita Monument 11, Monarch 11, Rocky Mountain 11, Eaglecrest 10, Loveland 9, Chaparral 7, Fossil Ridge 4, Castle View 1.
    Dropped out
    Loveland (10).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Valor Christian (8) 2-1 162 1 2-1
    2 Evergreen (7) 4-0 156 4 4-0
    3 Pueblo South (3) 4-0 142 5 4-0
    4 Mullen 2-2 105 3 2-2
    5 Mesa Ridge 4-2 81 6 4-2
    6 D’Evelyn 6-1 75 8 6-1
    7 Holy Family 2-2 64 2 2-2
    8 Golden 4-1 54 10 4-1
    9 Pueblo West 4-1 31 9 4-1
    10 Air Academy 5-2 29 – 5-2
    Others receiving votes:
    Pueblo East 24, Palisade 16, Sand Creek 14, Falcon 8, George Washington 6, Sierra 6, Windsor 6, Green Mountain 3, Silver Creek 2, The Classical Academy 2, Durango 1, Lewis-Palmer 1, Longmont 1, Thomas Jefferson 1.
    Dropped out
    Sand Creek (7).

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sterling (8) 6-0 117 2 6-0
    2 St. Mary’s (3) 4-0 112 6 4-0
    3 Lamar 4-0 80 9 4-0
    4 Pagosa Springs 2-1 69 3 2-1
    5 Centauri 5-1 56 5 5-1
    6 Liberty Common 3-0 55 10 3-0
    7 Colorado Springs Christian 3-0 46 – 3-0
    8 Manitou Springs (2) 1-2 37 1 1-2
    9 Eaton 4-1 33 7 4-1
    10 Faith Christian 5-2 31 8 5-2
    Others receiving votes:
    Moffat County 26, Lutheran 23, Trinidad 14, Olathe 10, Bennett 2, Cedaredge 1, Coal Ridge 1, Delta 1, St. Mary’s Academy 1.
    Dropped out
    Lutheran (4).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Paonia (12) 4-0 120 1 4-0
    2 Wray 4-0 100 4 4-0
    3 Yuma 4-1 89 2 4-1
    4 Del Norte 4-2 54 8 4-2
    5 Soroco 5-1 54 6 5-1
    6 Haxtun 3-0 45 7 3-0
    7 Swink 2-2 44 3 2-2
    8 Lyons 4-1 32 9 4-1
    9 West Grand 5-0 31 – 5-0
    10 Highland 4-1 25 10 4-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Evangelical Christian 19, Akron 18, Sargent 13, Ignacio 12, Ellicott 10, Holyoke 9, Peyton 8, Sanford 8, Calhan 6, Dawson 6, Center 5, Hoehne 4, Custer County 2, Clear Creek 1.
    Dropped out
    Akron (5).

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kit Carson (8) 2-0 96 1 2-0
    2 Fleming (1) 2-0 80 2 2-0
    3 Antonito (1) 5-0 67 8 5-0
    4 Kim/Branson 4-0 60 10 4-0
    5 Heritage Christian 3-0 50 3 3-0
    6 Idalia 3-1 37 4 3-1
    7 Cheraw 4-1 26 – 4-1
    8 Kiowa 2-1 23 9 2-1
    9 Briggsdale 3-1 14 5 3-1
    10 Wiley 2-1 14 – 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    DeBeque 11, La Veta 11, Springfield 10, Holly 9, McClave 7, Sierra Grande 7, South Baca 5, Arickaree/Woodlin 4, Belleview Christian 4, Beth Eden Baptist 4, Caliche 4, Sangre de Cristo 4, Creede/Lake City 3.
    Dropped out
    South Baca (6), Genoa-Hugo/Karval (7).

  • All-state volleyball teams for 2016 season

    The 2016 all-state volleyball teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

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    Class 5A

    (Derek Regensburger/MaxPreps)
    (Derek Regensburger/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Melissa Evans, Highlands Ranch

    Coach of the year: Paul Shimek, Fossil Ridge

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Audrey Cheng Fairview Senior S
    Melissa Evans Highlands Ranch Senior OH/RS
    Haley Fuller Chatfield Senior OH
    Skylar Lane Rock Canyon Senior S
    Alyssa Oswald Mountain Vista Senior OH
    Jasmine Schmidt Chaparral Senior RS/S
    Riley Zuhn Fossil Ridge Sophomore MB/OH
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Keeley Davis Rock Canyon Junior OH
    Brynn Montgomery Fossil Ridge Senior S/RS
    Lauren Rice Fossil Ridge Senior L
    Caroline Schmiedeler Fairview Senior OH
    Daisy Schultz Cherry Creek Senior S
    Catie Semadeni Fossil Ridge Sophomore OH/RS/MB
    Gracyn Voggesser Fort Collins Senior OH

    Honorable mention: Mara Abernethy, Coronado, Junior, MH; Hannah Bagley, Boulder, Junior, OH; Sierra Bartley, Chatfield, Senior, RS; Logan Belford, Loveland, Senior, OH/RS; Amelia Berg, Rocky Mountain, Junior, MB/RS; Riley Bradbury, Rock Canyon, Senior, DS/OH; Maddie Burns, Ralston Valley, Senior, S/RS; Kate Chapman, Cherry Creek, Senior, L/DS; Makenna Davis, Chaparral, Senior, OH; Annie Ell, Mountain Vista, Senior, S/RS; Erin Gillcrist, Lakewood, Senior, OH; Chase Jackson, Denver East, Senior, OH; Lindsey Jin, Pine Creek, Senior, OH; Amanda Keller, Mountain Vista, Junior, MH; Annika Larson, Rocky Mountain, Sophomore, DS/L/S; Jayden Liberty, Arapahoe, Senior, MB; Maya Patterson, Denver East, Senior, MH; Ty Stiller, Lakewood, Senior, MH; Katie Turner, Legend, Senior, OH; Sophie Wingert, Monarch, Senior, MH; Killy Winz, Arapahoe, Senior, OH.

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    Class 4A

    State volleyball tournament Elizabeth Reich
    (Matt Daniels/mattdanphoto.com)

    Player of the year: Elizabeth Reich, Lewis-Palmer

    Coach of the year: Krista Solomon, Holy Family

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Casey Ahrendsen Cheyenne Mountain Senior OH
    Lydia Bartalo Lewis-Palmer Senior OH
    Allie Freeburg Montrose Senior OH
    Michaela Putnicki Lewis-Palmer Senior OH
    Elizabeth Reich Lewis-Palmer Senior MH
    Ali Travis Holy Family Sophomore OH
    Sam Weber Holy Family Senior L
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Rylee Anderson Silver Creek Junior OH
    Mackenzie Fidelak Niwot Junior OPP/S
    Ellie Gubser Cheyenne Mountain Senior MH
    Addison Hays Roosevelt Senior L
    Brilane Manchego Pueblo West Junior S/OH
    Jaden Sandoval Thomas Jefferson Senior OH
    Mckenna Sciacca Lewis-Palmer Sophomore S

    Honorable mention: Abby Adams, Valor Christian, Senior, DS; Madi Bruen, Windsor, Senior, OH/OPP; Alexis Buckhaults, Canon City, Senior, OH; Brynn Chavez, Niwot, Senior, S; Haley Frischholtz, Battle Mountain, Senior, DS/L; Natalie Haggard, D’Evelyn, Junior; Molly Jewett, Eagle Valley, Senior, S; Kylie Martin, Eagle Valley, Senior, OH/MB; Marlo Masters, The Classical Academy, Senior, MH; Annie McAninch, Thomas Jefferson, Senior, MH; Jenna McGann, Palmer Ridge, Senior, OPP; Jessa Megenhardt, Berthoud, Senior, S; MaLeigha Menegatti, Pueblo West, Junior, OH; Mya Michaelson, Erie, Junior, MB/OH; Kelsey Montgomery, Valor Christian, Senior, MB; Micaiah Nichols, Montrose, Senior, MH; Emilee Scates, Centaurus, Senior, S; Cara Siegel, Pueblo Centennial, Senior, OH/MB/RS; Abby Thiessen, Palisade, Senior; Julie Ward, Berthoud, Junior, OH/DS; McKenna Webster, Silver Creek, Senior, S.
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    Class 3A

    State volleyball Eaton Valley
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: Tarynn Sieg, Eaton

    Coach of the year: Rene Aafedt, Valley

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Emily Baier Delta Senior OH
    Cassie Davis Colorado Springs Christian Senior S
    Courtney Leafgren Eaton Senior L/DS
    Chelsey Lockey Eaton Junior S
    Katherine Potter University Senior –
    Brooke Schilling Valley Senior MH/OH
    Tarynn Sieg Eaton Senior MB
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Emily Bauer Bayfield Senior OH
    Megan Farrah Pagosa Springs Senior OH
    Bailey Martin Middle Park Junior MB
    Ashlyn Martinez Valley Senior MH
    Nicole Mooney Coal Ridge Senior OH
    Bailey Scott Colorado Springs Christian Senior OH
    Kyra Zuhlke Resurrection Christian Senior –

    Honorable mention: Christine Ajayi, Colorado Springs Christian, Junior, RS/OH/DS; Laura Ambler, Rye, Senior, OH; Emily Broerman, St. Mary’s, Senior, L/DS/OH; Kylie Chavez, Sterling, Senior, MH/OH; Shannon Cody, Alamosa, Senior, OH; Halie Diederich, Valley, Junior, S/DS; Madeleline Foutz, Bayfield, Senior, L/OH; Makenzie Harris, Eaton, Sophomore, RS/OH; Bella Horton, Denver Science & Tech Stapleton, Junior, MH; Dana Kotz, Coal Ridge, Senior, S/RS; Samantha Lewis, Jefferson Academy, Senior, MB; Morgan Lewis, Pagosa Springs, Junior, S; Madelyn Malm, University, Sophomore; Makayla Mills, Delta, Senior, MB; Layne Neiberger, Middle Park, Junior, S; Emily Nortnik, Delta, Senior, S; Kylyn Rigsby, Grand Valley, Senior; Tara Ruggles, Grand Valley, Senior; Maddie Uyemura, Platte Valley, Sophomore, S; Lelaina Wakeham, Bennett, Senior, MH; Emily Wright, Coal Ridge, Junior, L/DS; Kailee Yano, Peak to Peak, Senior, S/RS.
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    Class 2A

    dayspring christian union colony state volleyball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: Katie Kurz, Dayspring Christian

    Coach of the year: Kristin Kurz, Dayspring Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Makayla Bell Dayspring Christian Senior MH/OH
    McKenna Hartigan Paonia Senior MH
    Luisa Hernandez Yuma Senior MH
    Katie Kurz Dayspring Christian Junior OH
    Emily Pieper Paonia Senior S/OH
    Laney Swan Colorado Springs School Senior S
    Shaelyn Walton Hoehne Junior MB/OH
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Brittney Anton Denver Christian Senior OH
    Chasey Blach Yuma Sophomore MB
    Peyton Bodemann West Grand Senior MH/OH
    Kelsi Donoho Dayspring Christian Senior S
    Megan Godsey Wray Senior OH/MH
    Kassidy Lotrich Fowler Senior S
    Jerraldawn Rector Simla Junior OH

    Honorable mention: Devin Dallas, Del Norte, Senior; Cassidy Dotter, John Mall, Junior, RS; Alex Forsythe, Ignacio, Senior, OH/S/OPP; Serenity Ham, Custer County, Senior, S; Kegan Hamacher, Simla, Sophomore, OH; Bailey Jones, Del Norte, Senior; Quincy Lester, Sargent, Senior; Ashley Matney, West Grand, Senior, S; Ara Norwood, Ridgway, Senior, S; McKenna Palmer, Paonia, Junior, MH/OH; Cody Robinson, Yuma, Sophomore, OH/MH/S; Meira Stanger, Swink, Senior; Jaydi Starling, Colorado Springs School, Senior, OH/MB; Sarah Stevelinck, Lyons, Junior, L; Brianna VanVleet, Paonia, Senior, OH; Gabby Willson, West Grand, Senior, OH/RS; Kiana Wright, Union Colony, Senior, S/OPP.
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    Class 1A

    Kit Carson Fleming 2016 state volleyball Shaylee Johnson
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

    Player of the year: Shaylee Johnson, Fleming

    Coach of the year: Doug Kamery, Fleming

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Bailey Chintala Fleming Junior OH
    Tess Hornung Kit Carson Sophomore –
    Shaylee Johnson Fleming Senior MH/MB
    Emily Kaiser Prairie Senior OH
    Alli Keisel Fleming Junior MH/MB
    Maddie Pollart Prairie Senior OPP/OH/L
    Kalyn Serrato Fleming Senior S
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Shayla Bogenhagen Kit Carson Senior –
    Kaylee Corsentino La Veta Sophomore OH/MH
    Melanie Deering Kiowa Senior OH
    Hannah Kinnison Prairie Freshman OH/OPP/MB
    Sarah McGinley Heritage Christian Senior MB
    Anna Sanchini Weldon Valley Junior OH
    McKenzie Smith Kit Carson Sophomore –

    Honorable mention: Antionette Archuleta, Sierra Grande, Senior, OH/MH; Tatum Chase, McClave, Senior, MH; Jacqueline Dalbotten, Rocky Mountain Lutheran, Senior, MH/MB; Haley Dietz, Arickaree, Senior, MB/MH; Zoe Gustafson, Denver Waldorf, Senior, S/OPP; Tatelyn Lasley, Springfield, Senior, S/OH; Skyla Miller, Briggsdale, Junior; Megan Moore, Flagler, Senior, OH; Emily Pranger, Elbert, Senior, MH; Brenna Rouse, Eads, Junior, OH; Tailey Singer, Deer Trail, Senior, S/MH; Hanna Stallings, Otis, Senior, S/MB; Essence Tolson, Otis, Senior, MB; Carlie Wytulka, Nucla, Senior, S/RS; Ashley Yergert, Kim, Junior; Skylar Ziegler, Cheyenne Wells, Senior.

  • Girls basketball rankings: Grandview, Valor Christian among preseason favorites

    Grandview girls basketball team
    (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    It appears that defending girls basketball state champions are going to have their work cut out for them in 2016-17.

    Only Valor Christian comes in as a No. 1 team in the CHSAANow.com preseason girls basketball rankings as a team who also finished the season hoisting a state championship trophy.

    The Eagles won their second-straight Class 4A title last year, beating league rival Evergreen 55-40.

    The Cougars will start the season at No. 4.

    Led by Michaela Onyenwere, Grandview comes in as the top team in 5A. The Wolves advanced to the Final 4 last season, but lost a heartbreaker to eventual state champion ThunderRidge.

    The Grizzlies did not break into the top 10 to start the season.

    In 3A, it’s the 2016 state runner-up Manitou Springs who comes in as the No.1 team to start the year.

    The Mustangs return senior Shelby Megyeri, who is regarded as one of the top guards in the state.

    Defending 3A champion, Lutheran lands at No. 4 in the 3A poll.

    Like the 3A poll, it’s the runner-up that will start the season at No. 1 in 2A. After falling to Yuma 55-46 in the 2A title game, Paonia will start the 2016-17 season as the top team in the class.

    Yuma isn’t far behind though as the defending champ sit at No. 2.

    A stunning upset in the first round of the 1A state tournament ended Kit Carson’s bid at a state title, but the Wildcats find themselves as the team to beat to start this season.

    They take the No. 1 spot in the preseason 1A rankings.

    Idalia comes into the season at No. 4 after claiming last year’s 1A title.

    The girls basketball regular season will begin Nov. 30.

    The rankings, voted upon by coaches and select media members, are the official polls of the Association. During the regular season, they are released each Monday.

    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
    1 Grandview (11) 0-0 118
    2 Ralston Valley 0-0 89
    3 Highlands Ranch (1) 0-0 83
    4 Cherry Creek 0-0 81
    5 Lakewood 0-0 76
    6 Horizon 0-0 61
    7 Regis Jesuit 0-0 28
    8 Pine Creek 0-0 24
    9 Arapahoe 0-0 17
    10 Loveland 0-0 14
    Others receiving votes:
    Broomfield 11, Monarch 10, Fruita Monument 9, Doherty 8, Fairview 8, ThunderRidge 7, Fossil Ridge 5, Poudre 4, Rampart 4, Castle View 1, Chaparral 1, Grand Junction Central 1.

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Valor Christian (12) 0-0 135
    2 Holy Family 0-0 113
    3 Mullen 0-0 78
    4 Evergreen 0-0 66
    5 Pueblo South (3) 0-0 61
    6 Mesa Ridge 0-0 59
    7 Sand Creek 0-0 46
    8 D’Evelyn 0-0 40
    9 Pueblo West 0-0 39
    10 Golden 0-0 36
    Others receiving votes:
    Longmont 33, Windsor 32, Durango 17, Falcon 16, Air Academy 12, Green Mountain 8, Pueblo East 8, Palisade 6, Berthoud 5, Montrose 5, Discovery Canyon 3, Thomas Jefferson 3, Rifle 2, Centaurus 1, Elizabeth 1.

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Manitou Springs (5) 0-0 87
    2 Sterling (2) 0-0 84
    3 Pagosa Springs 0-0 76
    4 Lutheran (1) 0-0 62
    5 Centauri 0-0 58
    6 St. Mary’s (1) 0-0 52
    7 Eaton (1) 0-0 38
    8 Faith Christian 0-0 27
    9 Lamar 0-0 19
    10 Liberty Common 0-0 11
    Others receiving votes:
    Moffat County 7, Coal Ridge 5, Grand Valley 5, Bennett 4, Olathe 3, Resurrection Christian 3, Alamosa 2, Cedaredge 2, Colorado Springs Christian 2, Kent Denver 1, Strasburg 1, Trinidad 1.

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Paonia (9) 0-0 99
    2 Yuma (1) 0-0 70
    3 Swink 0-0 67
    4 Wray 0-0 64
    5 Akron 0-0 28
    6 Soroco 0-0 26
    7 Haxtun 0-0 20
    8 Del Norte 0-0 19
    9 Lyons 0-0 17
    10 Highland 0-0 16
    Others receiving votes:
    Ignacio 15, Clear Creek 14, Evangelical Christian 14, Sanford 13, West Grand 12, Hoehne 10, Sargent 7, Simla 7, Ellicott 6, Limon 5, Meeker 5, Calhan 4, Ridgway 4, Burlington 2, Fowler 2, Center 1, Custer County 1, Denver Christian 1, Norwood 1.

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Kit Carson (7) 0-0 88
    2 Fleming (1) 0-0 55
    3 Heritage Christian 0-0 53
    4 Idalia (1) 0-0 49
    5 Briggsdale 0-0 47
    6 South Baca 0-0 35
    7 Genoa-Hugo/Karval 0-0 25
    8 Antonito 0-0 23
    9 Kiowa 0-0 21
    10 Branson/Kim 0-0 18
    Others receiving votes:
    Cheyenne Wells 15, McClave 13, Jim Elliot 11, La Veta 10, Sangre de Cristo 10, Hi-Plains 5, Springfield 5, Eads 4, Holly 4, Otis 3, Stratton/Liberty 1.

  • All-state boys cross country teams for 2016 season

    The 2016 all-state boys cross country teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

    The athletes who won championships at their classification were named runner of the year.

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    Class 5A

    Runner of the year: Isaac Green, Monarch
    Coach of the year: Kent Rieder, Monarch

    First Team
    Name Year School
    Isaac Green Senior Monarch
    Connor McCabe Junior Rampart
    Charlie Perry Junior Monarch
    Joshua Romine Senior Mountain Vista
    Harrison Scudamore Junior Denver East
    Bailey Timmons Senior Rock Canyon
    Rylan Wallace Senior Cherokee Trail
    Second Team
    Name Year School
    Colin Berndt Junior Arvada West
    Carter Dillon Junior Mountain Vista
    Cameron Dimas Senior Fort Collins
    Yonatan Kefle Sophomore Denver South
    Dylan Ko Senior Fossil Ridge
    James Logan Senior Arapahoe
    Kyle Moran Senior Cherry Creek

    Honorable mention:
    Beraki Awet, Junior, Palmer; Jacob Dewey, Junior, Rampart; Chase Dornbusch, Junior, Lakewood; Derek Fearon, Freshman, Rock Canyon; Daniel Hamson, Senior, Cherry Creek; Gage Hornung, Senior, Boulder; Jerod Kuhn, Senior, Columbine; Greg Lund, Senior, Fairview; Max Sevcik, Senior, Arvada West; Chris Theodore, Junior, Rock Canyon; Austin Vancil, Sophomore, Dakota Ridge.

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    Class 4A

    Runner of the year: Ethan Powell, Air Academy
    Coach of the year: Larry Rudnicki, Palmer Ridge

    First Team
    Name Year School
    Evan Graff Junior Montrose
    Andrew Lester Senior Palmer Ridge
    Maximilliano Martinez Senior Widefield
    Jeremy Meadows Senior Palmer Ridge
    Ian Meek Senior Montrose
    Cole Munoz Junior Widefield
    Ethan Powell Senior Air Academy
    Second Team
    Name Year School
    Ben Highfill Junior Pueblo South
    James Lee Junior Silver Creek
    Ryan Matson Junior Palmer Ridge
    John O’Malley Junior Centaurus
    Matthew Roberds Sophomore Mesa Ridge
    Harry Steinberg Senior Durango
    Brandon Swenson Senior Evergreen

    Honorable mention:
    Alexis Aguirre, Senior, Battle Mountain; Calvin Banta, Sophomore, Air Academy; Cooper Brown, Sophomore, Centaurus; Weston Donati-Leach, Senior, Evergreen; Brock Dykema, Junior, Silver Creek; Cale Englert, Senior, Windsor; Maxwell Herebic, Junior, Palmer Ridge; Brandon Hippe, Sophomore, Palmer Ridge; Dillon Powell, Sophomore, Air Academy; Andrew Rudnicki, Senior, Palmer Ridge; Josh Torres, Junior, Northridge.

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    Class 3A

    Runner of the year: Tanner Norman, Classical Academy
    Coach of the year: Larry Zaragoza, Alamosa

    First Team
    Name Year School
    Isaiah DeLaCerda Junior Alamosa
    David Fine Sophomore Elizabeth
    Canaan Lamberth Junior The Classical Academy
    Ryan Lehmuth Junior Jefferson Academy
    Tanner Norman Senior The Classical Academy
    Caleb Palmer Junior Alamosa
    Cole Sprout Freshman Faith Christian
    Second Team
    Name Year School
    Macklin Brockmeyer Sophomore Faith Christian
    Cody Jones Senior Frontier Academy
    Andrew King Junior Platte Valley
    Nate MacDonald Junior D’Evelyn
    Tyler Scholl Sophomore Middle Park
    Colton Stice Sophomore Gunnison
    Christian Van Cleave Senior Jefferson Academy

    Honorable mention:
    Riley Allen, Senior, Moffat County; Caleb Berlinger, Junior, Alamosa; Ethan Brown, Senior, Pagosa Springs; Ryan Butler, Junior, SkyView Academy; Blake Davis, Junior, Lamar; Wyatt Lehr, Junior, Lamar; Oscar Martinez, Junior, Alamosa; Kyle McCabe, Junior, Holy Family; Jon Wilkinson, Junior, Gunnison; Jordan Wilson, Junior, SkyView Academy; Dlyan Zurfluh, Senior, Estes Park.

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    Class 2A

    Runner of the year: Jerald Taylor, Custer County
    Coach of the year: Adam Rich, The Vanguard School

    First Team
    Name Year School
    Cody Danley Junior Rocky Ford
    Grant Hughes Senior The Vanguard School
    Ben Kelley Junior Soroco
    Austin Russell Senior Meeker
    Patrick Scoggins Junior Rangley
    Jerald Taylor Senior Custer County
    Second Team
    Name Year School
    Jaden Evans Sophomore Telluride
    Connor Kaufman Senior Wiggins
    Levi Kilian Sophomore Highland
    Nick Lovato Junior The Vanguard School
    Harley Morgan Senior The Vanguard School
    Isaac Roberts Freshman Lyons

    Honorable mention:
    AJ Briar, Senior, The Vanguard School; Seth Bruxvoort, Sophomore, Heritage Christian Academy; Brandon Cardenas, Senior, Rocky Ford; Keaton Case, Sophomore, Heritage Christian Academy; Gary DeLeon, Junior, Rocky Ford; Colton Jonjak-Plahn, Sophomore, Lyons; Jake Murphy, Senior, Lake City Community; Caleb Smith, Junior, Peyton; Field Soosloff, Junior, Lyons; Teslin Stecher, Sophomore, Mancos.

  • 2016 Volleyball regional brackets, matchups released

    (Renee Bourcier/CHSAANow.com)
    (Renee Bourcier/CHSAANow.com)

    The 2016 regional volleyball brackets were released on Monday, and the qualifying schools all found out who they’d be playing and where they’d be going.

    Find every regional bracket here:

    The 3A-5A brackets had their fields set by the RPI, and the teams were seeded by the final RPI standings, as well, with some changes made due to geography and first-round league matchups. Teams in 1A and 2A qualified for the regional round after playing in districts last week.

    In Class 5A, it was Fossil Ridge who earned the top overall seed after finishing with the highest RPI rating. As a result, the Sabercats will their region.

    Rock Canyon, Fairview, Chatfield, Denver East, Chaparral, Mountain Vista, Rampart, Fruita Monument Arapahoe, Loveland and Ralston Valley are the other 5A host teams.

    In 4A, undefeated Lewis-Palmer rightfully sits in the No. 1 spot. The Rangers are looking to reclaim the 4A title that they lost to Cheyenne Mountain last year.

    Along with the Rangers, it will be Eagle Valley, Cheyenne Mountain, Montrose, Pueblo West, Valor Christian, Holy Family, Berthoud, Thomas Jefferson, Silver Creek, Niwot and Palisade hosting for 4A regionals.

    Eaton stands tall as the top overall seed in 3A regionals and is looking to claim a fourth-consecutive title in 2016.

    Valley, Colorado Springs Christian, University, Bayfield, Resurrection Christian, Faith Christian, Middle Park, Salida, St. Mary’s, Sterling and Pagosa Springs are the other teams that earned the right to host.

    After the completion of district play in 2A, the eight host-site teams were determined. Unlike 3A-5A, which is seeded by RPI, 2A regional brackets are seeded by district results.

    Hoehne, Dayspring Christian, Paonia, Denver Christian, Del Norte, Yuma, Telluride and Colorado Springs School will all host regional play this weekend.

    Like 2A, the 1A regional brackets are determined by the outcome of district play. As a result, it will be La Veta, Kit Carson, Flagler, Rocky Mountain Lutheran, Nucla, Springfield, Kiowa and Weldon Valley who will serve as regional hosts.

    The results of regionals will set the state tournament pairings for all classes.

  • Volleyball rankings: Dayspring Christian moves up to No. 1 in 2A

    It’s Dayspring Christian’s week to shine in the Class 2A CHSAANow.com volleyball rankings.

    Powered by sweeps over Gilpin County and Dawson, the Eagles are the new No. 1 team in the rankings. They are the only new No. 1 team in any class this week.

    Paonia, who sat at No. 1 a week ago, dropped only one spot to No. 2.

    Yuma made a noticeable jumping, gaining three spots to land at No. 3. There were no new  teams in the 2A poll this week.

    Rock Canyon held its spot as the top team in 5A, but it was Arapahoe, not Fossil Ridge, coming in at No. 2. The Sabercats dropped one spot to land at No. 3.

    Loveland was the lone newcomer in 5A, joining the rankings at No. 10.

    Lewis-Palmer and Cheyenne Mountain remained at No. 1 and No. 2 respectively in this week’s 4A poll.

    The two traditional volleyball powers will face-off Thursday in a game that will in all likelihood decide the Pikes Peak Athletic Conference Championship.

    Montrose jumped into the 4A poll at No. 9, the only newcomer this week.

    Like 5A and 4A, the top team in the 3A poll went unchanged as Eaton holds a firm grip on that spot.

    Valley made the big jump this week to land at No. 3, two spots better than last week’s rankings.

    Pagosa Springs (No. 9) and Coal Ridge (No. 10) were the two newcomers to the 3A poll.

    Fleming hung on to the No. 1 spot in 1A with Kit Carson still biting its heels at No. 2.

    Weldon Valley (No. 4) and Nucla (No. 5) each gained a spot from a week ago.

    There were no new teams in the 1A poll.

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

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Volleyball Polls

    Voted upon by coaches and media members around the state. New voters can sign up by emailing rcasey@chsaa.org. These rankings have no bearing on postseason seeding.

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Rock Canyon (10) 14-1 100 1 0-0
    2 Arapahoe 15-2 73 3 2-0
    3 Fossil Ridge 14-2 65 2 1-1
    4 Chatfield 13-2 63 4 1-0
    5 Denver East 11-3 50 6 2-0
    6 Mountain Vista 11-2 46 5 0-0
    7 Highlands Ranch 11-3 44 7 0-0
    8 Chaparral 10-5 25 8 0-0
    9 Fairview 12-4 20 10 2-0
    10 Loveland 14-2 13 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Cherry Creek 10, Coronado 10, Rampart 8, Castle View 7, Fruita Monument 6, Ralston Valley 4, Fort Collins 3, Legend 3.
    Dropped out
    Cherry Creek (9).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lewis-Palmer (12) 17-0 120 1 2-0
    2 Cheyenne Mountain 12-4 85 2 2-0
    3 Valor Christian 12-3 82 3 2-0
    4 Holy Family 15-4 67 5 2-0
    5 Pueblo West 14-2 67 4 2-0
    6 Niwot 13-3 58 6 2-0
    7 Silver Creek 15-2 43 7 2-0
    8 Eagle Valley 14-2 37 8 2-0
    9 Montrose 13-4 35 – 2-0
    10 D’Evelyn 13-1 20 10 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Thomas Jefferson 17, Berthoud 14, Durango 5, Battle Mountain 4, Mead 3, Windsor 2, Palmer Ridge 1.
    Dropped out
    Thomas Jefferson (9).

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Eaton (13) 16-1 130 1 1-0
    2 University 12-5 114 2 1-0
    3 Valley 14-4 89 5 1-0
    4 Colorado Springs Christian 16-4 87 3 2-0
    5 Resurrection Christian 12-4 62 6 1-1
    6 Bayfield 13-3 56 7 3-0
    7 Sterling 16-5 47 4 0-1
    8 Middle Park 14-1 30 9 1-0
    9 Pagosa Springs 14-3 16 – 1-1
    10 Coal Ridge 12-4 15 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Delta 15, Rye 15, Salida 12, St. Mary’s 10, Bennett 9, The Vanguard 5, Faith Christian 3, Lutheran 3, Alamosa 1, Platte Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    Salida (8), Delta (10).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Dayspring Christian (7) 16-0 97 2 2-0
    2 Paonia (3) 15-1 84 1 2-0
    3 Yuma 14-3 69 6 2-0
    4 Colorado Springs School 15-2 65 3 2-0
    5 Hoehne 14-3 60 5 1-1
    6 Simla 13-4 56 7 3-0
    7 Lyons 13-4 52 4 1-1
    8 Ridgway 14-2 24 8 1-1
    9 Fowler 14-4 22 9 2-0
    10 John Mall 14-4 9 10 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Union Colony 5, Denver Christian 3, West Grand 2, Akron 1, Ignacio 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Fleming (6) 16-1 87 1 2-0
    2 Kit Carson (2) 18-0 82 2 2-0
    3 La Veta 17-0 69 3 1-0
    4 Weldon Valley 13-3 50 5 1-0
    5 Nucla 14-1 49 6 3-0
    6 Flagler 15-2 46 4 0-0
    7 McClave 14-3 36 7 2-1
    8 Heritage Christian 12-4 26 8 2-0
    9 Prairie (1) 13-4 22 10 3-0
    10 Otis 12-5 13 9 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Kiowa 5, Springfield 4, Briggsdale 2, Holly 2, Rocky Mountain Lutheran 2.
    Dropped out
    None.