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  • After a rough start, Denver South boys hoops in first final four since 1970

    Thomas Jefferson Denver South boys basketball
    (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    In it’s second game of the season, Denver South lost to Eaglecrest by 22 points. In its fourth game, South lost to Lakewood by 23.

    Yes, South resides in Class 4A and those are 5A schools. Yet, this was a squad with high expectations. The Rebels had opened the 2013-14 boys basketball campaign ranked No. 4 in CHSAANow.com’s preseason poll. But 10 days into its season, South was 2-5, only owned an in-state win over 3A Faith Christian, and had those two early routs on its resume.

    “Through the whole process, we were just building for March,” first-year coach Malik Fletcher said on Monday. “We didn’t care who was the best team in December, January. We wanted to be the team that was playing in March.

    “So the kids kept that concept and, even when we were struggling, the main thing was that they had to own it,” Fletcher said. “We knew in our minds that it would turn around, we would get to that point that where we’d be playing good basketball.”

    Since that 2-5 start, Denver South is 16-3. Those three losses — to Thomas Jefferson, Denver West and Denver East — came by a combined seven points.

    Thomas Jefferson Denver South boys basketball
    (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    Saturday, the Rebels punched their ticket to the final four. They’ll play Cheyenne Mountain at CU’s Coors Events Center at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

    Asked for a turning point, Fletcher pinpoints a 71-65 win over Pueblo East on Jan. 10.

    Up until then, the Rebels were missing a few football players, as well as transfers who had their eligibility restricted to 50 percent of the season. They didn’t have everyone back against Pueblo East, but “it was getting to a point where we were starting to see the rest of the team,” Fletcher said.

    “We didn’t even take our full squad to Pueblo,” Fletcher said. “But winning that game was big for the kids, for them to believe and see it — winning in that gym, with a great coach and a great program like that.”

    Now, South is in its first final four since 1970. The players are well aware of that fact.

    “We’ve talked about the unique history of just South itself, the basketball program,” said Fletcher, who had been an assistant at South prior to taking over this season. “A lot of the kids we have right now, we brought them in when we were freshmen, and they started getting the message early on that they were going to be successful when they graduated.

    “These last few weeks we have reiterated the importance of doing something special with South and with Colorado sports itself.”

    South gets key contributions from all over. Included are guards Tyson Purifoy (12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists), Lorenzo Snoddy (11.2 points, 6.8 rebounds) and Antonio Garcia (9.8 points, 4.2 assists).

    Make no mistake, though: The Rebels are led by ultra-athletic senior Ibrahim Sylla, a Northern Colorado commit who averages 14.8 points, 14.7 rebounds and 3.8 blocks per game.

    Thomas Jefferson Denver South boys basketball
    (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    In South’s Great 8 win over Thomas Jefferson, the 6-foot-8, 190-pound Sylla was a monster. His dunks so abused the basket during the first quarter that he ended up moving the hoop 3 inches off its moorings and causing a 10-minute delay. Sylla finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds, but also had a game-clinching steal in the final moments.

    Fletcher said Sylla’s greatest strengths were “definitely the physical attributes and gifts that he has.”

    “But,” Fletcher quickly added, “what has really impressed me is his growth and how much he continues to grow. It’s exciting just to see how far he is away from maxing out and hitting his ceiling.”

    To top everything off, Sylla has an aggressive streak not common in high school players.

    “I mean he’s intense, he’s aggressive. He really doesn’t back down,” Fletcher said. “Once he’s engaged, there’s no one else around that can probably match with his intensity along with his physical attributes.”

  • Denver South boys dunk way into final four with win over rival Thomas Jefferson

    DENVER — Bragging rights in the Denver Prep League and more importantly a ticket to the Class 4A boys’ basketball state semifinals was on the line Saturday night at the Denver Coliseum.

    Denver Prep foes Thomas Jefferson and Denver South had split their previous two meetings this season. The rubber match went to the Rebels of Denver South with 54-52 win, which had a dramatic ending — and led to Denver South’s first final four appearance since 1970.

    After trailing for the majority of the game, Thomas Jefferson (17-9) tied things at 52-52 on a bucket from senior Josh McNair with 50 seconds left. The Spartans had the ball with the chance to take the lead, but South senior Ibrahim Sylla got a steal with just under 30 seconds left.

    Thomas Jefferson Denver South boys basketball
    More photos. (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    “Defense wins games,” said Sylla, who finished with a game-high 20 points and 13 rebounds. “I was just determined to block a shot or get the steal. I was just determined.”

    Sylla fed the ball ahead to senior teammate Tyson Purifoy after the steal. Purifoy beat all Spartan defenders down the court and finger rolled in a layup with 23 seconds left for the eventual game-winning shot.

    “If I miss that I’m going to be crying,” said Purifoy about his layup. “I just had to make it. Make it for my team.”

    Thomas Jefferson had the final possession, but after a missed jumper in the lane Sylla grabbed the rebound, and the final horn sounded.

    The No. 2-seeded Rebels (18-8) will face Cheyenne Mountain in the semifinals Friday, March 13, at the Coors Events Center in Boulder. Purifoy added that he believes the tournament is “wide open” with none of the No. 1 seeds advancing to the semifinals.

    Seven state basketball trophies belong to the Rebels, but Denver South hasn’t won a championship since 1970, which was also the team’s last trip to the semis.

    Sylla had a monster first quarter, slamming down a couple of dunks on his way to 11 points. His final dunk actually caused a delay to start the second quarter. The force of the dunk knocked the basket standard off its moorings.

    “I’m kind of skinny, but I’m strong,” Sylla said of his first quarter dunks.

    Foul trouble kept Sylla on the bench for the majority of the second quarter, but the Rebels were still able to hold on to their lead. Denver South was ahead 28-20 at halftime.

    Purifoy found his outside shooting touch in the third quarter with a pair of field goals. He finished with 17 points and eight rebounds.

    “Anytime Tyson can get a mid-range game going he is almost unstoppable,” Denver South coach Malik Fletcher said of Purifoy. “You can’t keep him from getting to the paint. If he can knockdown shots he’s almost impossible to check.”

    Senior Antonio Garcia was key in the second half. He buried a 3-pointer late in the third quarter to give the Rebels a 44-32 lead and was 3-for-5 from the free-throw line to finish with eight points.

    However, Thomas Jefferson rallied in the fourth quarter behind McNair (18 points), junior Jalen Rose (11 points) and senior Treyvon Andres (eight points). The Spartans come-from-behind attempt just fell short.

    The Spartans have three state titles under their belts, including back-to-back 4A titles in 2006 and 2005. Thomas Jefferson have had a rough go of it in the state tournament in recent years, bowing out in the Great 8 or Sweet 16 the last four seasons.

    Thomas Jefferson Denver South boys basketball
    More photos. (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

  • Photos: 4A boys basketball’s Great 8 at the Denver Coliseum

    DENVER — The 4A boys basketball Great 8 spanned the full day Saturday at the Denver Coliseum. Go to:

    Pueblo East 62, Valor Christian 56 (OT)

    Sand Creek 58, D’Evelyn 51


    Cheyenne Mountain 84, Thompson Valley 81 (2OT)


    Denver South 54, Thomas Jefferson 52

  • Previewing the boys lacrosse season

    Our boys lacrosse preview is a compilation of information from coaches, administrators and MaxPreps statistics.

    Across the state of Colorado, 67 schools with approximately 3,000 student-athletes compete in two classifications of boys lacrosse.

    Class 5A is made up of 36 schools with an enrollment of more than 1,410 students. There are 31 4A schools with enrollments below 1,410.

    Below is comprehensive preview of each team.

    We have strived to receive, compile and publish all of the names and information as correctly as possible. We apologize in advance for any misspelled names, statistical errors or mistakes that appear in this preview. Please send corrections to rcasey@chsaa.org.

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    Class 5A

    Front Range League (9 teams)

    Boulder Panthers

    Coach: Collin Knowles
    2013 record: 8-7
    Returning lettermen: 17
    Leading seniors: Brandon Jacobs, M; Ian Oden, A; Vito Lecesse, D; Zach Brode, M; Ben Jacobson, LSM;
    Top juniors: Jack Heyman, A;
    Sophomores to watch: Connor Fox, A; Cleveland McCarty, D; Jonny Colletta, G (Freshman)

    2014 outlook: Five of top six scorers return in 2014 and experienced on defense. Ian Oden 39/34 and Brandon Jacobs 36/7 return with more scoring expected from Zach Brode (senior, midfield) and Connor Fox (sophomore, attack). Freshman Jonny Colletta will compete with senior Reed Morrison for the starting goalie position. Vito Lecesse and Ben Jacobson bring senior leadership to a strong veteran defense.

    Chatfield Chargers

    Coach: Kevin O’Brien
    2013 record: 6-8
    Returning lettermen: 18
    Leading seniors: Eric Potts, M; Ross Steward, M; Josh Heidrick, LSM;
    Top juniors: Michael Callahan-Harris, M; Connor Aycock, M; Jeremy Thompson, M; Jared Kelleher, M; Jacob Larsen, A; Lucas Gunkel, A; Dylan Thompson, D; Tanner Lewis, Defense
    Sophomores to watch: Nick Lovell, A; Jordan Alexander, G;

    2013 highlight: Chatfield had a strong finish to its 2013 season and played some eventual playoff teams pretty tough in its last couple games. Although the Chargers missed the playoffs, they still look back at 2013 as a successful campaign.

    2014 outlook: Chatfield is looking forward to a strong 2014 season. The team has a lot of potential as its returns 18 varsity players. “Looking forward to see how our team fares against some very strong programs we have on our schedule,” O’Brien said.

    Columbine Rebels

    Coach: Matt Plitnick
    2013 record: 12-3
    Returning lettermen: 14
    Leading seniors: Anthony Sanfilippo, A; Larry Munson, M; Tyler Goodwin, M;
    Top juniors: Landon Kramer, M; Lucas Leyba, LSM; Dylan Compton, FOGO; Ian Lewis, D;
    Sophomores to watch: Justin Gonzales, M; Nick Stasch, A;

    2013 highlight: Columbine was able to produce eight all-state players, including two All-Americans. Winning back-to-back league and Littleton Cup championships was the highlight of 2013 for Columbine.

    2014 outlook: Youth is the word for 2014. Many talented, yet unproven players dot the roster. The schedule remains challenging with key out of state games against Mercer Island (Wash.), Bainbridge Island (Wash.) and Lincoln (Ore.). If youth can gain experience, the Rebels look for a three-peat in the Jeffco League.

    Dakota Ridge Eagles

    Coach: Mike Thumim
    2013 record: 8-7
    Returning lettermen: 24
    Leading seniors: Davis Sebald, M; Tyson Butler, M; Ryan Schneider, M; Kaden Hummel, M;
    Top juniors: Alden Erickson, D; Sean Arfsten, D; Joe Brown, M/FO, Taylor Davis, A; Duncan Okubo, A; Tanner Pauley, G;
    Sophomores to watch: Cody Hill, A; Matt Moscati, LSM;

    2013 highlight: “Last year our first as a varsity and missed the playoffs by one game,” Thumim said. “We had two overtime losses.”

    2014 outlook: “We are returning all 10 starters from last year and are a junior-class heavy team,” Thumim said. “We expect to compete for a playoff spot this year and hope to surprise many teams as we will be overlooked being so new. But, we have some kids getting recruited and have a lot of experience.”

    Fairview Knights

    Coach: Michael Flood
    2013 record: 5-10
    Returning lettermen: 20
    Leading seniors: Sean LaVine, D; Kipp Planchard, D; Josh Drake, D; Bobby Johnson, A; Blake Josenhans, M;¸ Matt Wantz, M;¸ Avi Becker, M;
    Top juniors: Luke Miller, D; Andrew Yi, M; Steele Mercer, M; Connor May/Attack
    Sophomores to watch: Quinn Carrigan, A; Rylan Squirrell, M; Daniel Rahn, M;

    2013 highlight: “In 2013 we opened the season with an overtime victory against Highlands Ranch,” Flood said. “We followed up that game with an overtime win against Palmer. Both exciting finishes happened on our home turf in front of our fans.”

    2014 outlook: “We have a seasoned group of seniors who are ready to take care of business this coming season,” Flood said. “Our guys have put in more work this offseason than ever before. With most of the team coming back, we expect to have a strong presence in our league and in the state.”

    Fossil Ridge Sabercats/Fort Collins Unified Lacrosse

    Coach: David Shigekane
    2013 record: 11-4
    Returning lettermen: 12
    Leading seniors: Bradley Sobotka, A; Ben Braley, D; Robin Kelley, D; Cole Purdy, D; Baily Hoffman, M; Carter Nuttall, M; Tate Stuart, M; David Lund, A
    Top juniors: Kevin Schultz, M; Cam Castle, G; Trey Jouard, M; Trevor DeBaere, A; Joe Cribari, M
    Sophomores to watch: David Kravec, D; Alex Winkler, G; Ryan Hsin, M

    2013 highlight: “We started off with a four-day spring break trip, where we played three games and had three practices. We went 1-2 and the team was worn out and not satisfied,” Shigekane said. “This helped us prepare for the rest of the season. With all the weather, we had to finish the season with playing six games in nine days, against very tough competition. The players rose to the occasion and played their best lacrosse, winning all six games and received a No. 4 (seed) in the playoffs.”

    2014 outlook: “We graduated about 15 seniors and lettermen,” Shigekane said. “We are a young team. I am excited for the players to learn about leadership, community and hard work. With these behaviors in place this team will experience a great season and life-long friendships.”

    Lakewood Tigers

    Coach: Eric Seelbach
    2013 record: 6-8
    Returning lettermen: 14
    Leading seniors: Adam Zimmerman, A; John Stauffer, D;
    Top juniors: Will Swartz, A; Jared Taha, M; Braden Birney, M/FO, Sam Copper, D

    2013 highlight: The 2013 season was Lakewood’s very first season of competition. The team worked hard to gel all season, and began to make great strides by the end of the competition to enter 2014 on a number of high notes. The team found an identity on offense, and will look to pick up momentum in other areas of the team from that success.

    2014 outlook: The Lakewood Tigers return a solid core of players at every position for the 2014 season. The team’s top three scorers — Adam Zimmerman, Will Swartz, and Braden Birney — are all primed for important responsibilities in leadership on the offensive side of the ball, while defensive leadership will come from John Stauffer and Sam Copper. Looking to improve on its record from the 2013 season, the Tigers have set their sights on earning their first-ever playoff berth in 2014.

    Monarch Coyotes

    Coach: David Auday
    2013 record: 10-5
    Returning lettermen: 13
    Leading seniors: Will Simonson, A; Troy Naudain, A; Mark Allen, D
    Top juniors: Connor Johnson, G; Max Wiesner, M; Phil Bubernek, M
    Sophomores to watch: Andrew Zweirs, M; Chad Kreuzer, M

    2013 highlight: “We completed our ninth year in a row of being a playoff team,” Auday said.

    2014 outlook: “We have one of the best goalies in the state in Connor Johnson and a good, D;” Auday said. “We have some talented short sticks in Max Wiesner, Phil Bubernek, Chad Kreuzer and Andrew Zweirs.”

    Prairie View Thunderhawks

    Coach: Dave Pucul
    2013 record: 2-14
    Returning lettermen: 9
    Leading seniors: Austin Barnhill, LSM; Bryce Robinson, G; Cory Paterson, M
    Top juniors: Caleb Strand, M; Adrian Aragon, A; Christian Jacoby, D
    Sophomores to watch: Jake Zaroff, G; Josh Fielder, M

    2014 outlook:
    It’s hard to tell what this season may hold for the Thunderhawks. “This is my first season coaching at PVHS, and what I see is a group of young men working hard in the offseason, playing box lacrosse, and practicing on their own time,” Pucul said. “Because there is not an established feeder system in the area, most players started in the ninth grade, but what they lack in experience, they are willing to make up for in hard work. This year we will focus on building a team, constructing a community, and starting traditions within the Thunderhawk program.”

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    South Suburban League (9 teams)

    Colorado Academy Mustangs

    Coach: Randy Colley
    2013 record: 13-4
    Returning lettermen: 14
    Leading seniors: Sam Sweeney, LSM; Jack Thomas, A; Trevor Pratt, D; Jack Griswold, M; Matt Cole, D;
    Top juniors: Tyler Kelly, M; Zander Naes, G;
    Sophomores to watch: Winston Palmeri, A; Mac Mease, A;, M; TK Kidder, D; Carson Pratt, LSM

    Denver East Angels

    Coach: Sean McCarthy
    2013 record: 7-9
    Returning lettermen: 15
    Leading seniors: Jake Sawyer, D; Griffin Heller, A; Jack Matthews, A; Kellen Self, A; Joey Cowperthwaite, G;
    Top juniors: Sam Bierman, M; Sid Torrigino, A; Connor Lewis, A; Taylor Bombadiere, LSM
    Sophomores to watch: Max Bragdon, M

    2013 highlight: The Angels did well enough to earn the final seed in the state 5A playoffs. They faced the No. 1 seed, Cherry Creek, in the first round. The team lost but not without giving the top ranked team a tight 9-4 battle. East had strong wins against Heritage and Grandview that certainly helped push a bid for the playoffs.

    2014 outlook: With 14 returning lettermen and a core senior class, 2014 looks bright for the Angels. The team will look to make a deeper push into the state playoffs backed with an experienced back line. Jack Sawyer, a returning first-team all-stater, will anchor the defense alongside returning starters, Connor Lewis and senior goaltender Joey Cowperthwaite. The team will also look to seniors for offensive production in left-handed attackman, Griffin Heller and linemate Jack Matthews. Ball possession will be a huge factor, as the Angels will have high expectations for junior Sam Bierman to hold down the face-off and to contribute on offense.

    Gateway Olympians

    Coach: Ben Mack
    2013 record: 1-13
    Returning lettermen: 9
    Leading seniors: Kyler Grunewald, M; Kolby Spring, A; Christian Davis, M; Dylan Conley, M; Will Goos, M
    Top juniors: La’Brian Miller, D; Christian Fritz, M
    Sophomores to watch: Bryce Grunewald, G/M

    2014 outlook: A strong senior class will lead the Gateway Olympian’s lacrosse team in 2014. This leadership includes returning seven starters from the previous year, and a solid core of young players to develop over the course of the season. The Olympians will be challenged early and often, playing quality opponents from Denver Metro area.

    George Washington Patriots

    Coach: Matt Miller
    2013 record: 0-14

    Heritage Eagles

    Coach: Jon Cohen
    2013 record: 7-8
    Returning lettermen: 16
    Leading seniors: TJ Florence, M; Keegan Hoefer, M; Mitch Oldenburg, G; James Marion, DM; Clay Solich, M
    Sophomores to watch: Keaton Komatz, M

    2014 outlook: Jon Cohen starts his first season as head coach of the Heritage Eagles. The team is loaded with senior talent, 19 seniors are on the varsity roster. The Eagles return 80 percent of their scoring and their starting goalie for the 2014 season.

    Kent Denver Sun Devils

    Coach: Ben Brenneman
    2013 record: 10-5
    Returning lettermen: 22
    Leading seniors: Joey Matarazzo, M; Brooks Benson, M; Trevon Hamlet, FO/M
    Matt Pinto, D/LSM; Marcus Stears, G
    Top juniors: Jaden Franklin, A; Zander Ellis, A; Joe Rassenfoss, M; Gunnar Sveen, D; Jack Ammons, D
    Sophomores to watch: James Hueston, M/A

    2013 highlight: “A win at home against Nationally Ranked Torrey Pines (Calif.) was a great day,” Brenneman said. “A very close game with an awesome crowd in attendance for the presentation of the Kent Denver Lacrosse Alumni Award, presented to former head coach Tom Graesser.”

    2014 outlook: “Every year you lose some key players to graduation,” Brenneman said, “but we are fortunate to return a lot of 2013’s starting players who are current seniors and juniors. We are excited to see which guys among them will step up as leaders, and which of the young athletes will break into the mix. The 2014 Colorado high school lacrosse landscape is sure to be one of the deepest and most competitive in recent years.”

    Littleton Lions

    Coach: Brad Todd
    2013 record: 4-11
    Returning lettermen: 18
    Leading seniors: Andrew Krom, M; Josh Barrow, M; Riley Harden, A; Aaron Mountfort, G; Thatcher Bouck, D; Sean Malloy, D
    Top juniors: Joe Timm, A; Ben Schreiber, D
    Sophomores to watch: Donovan Crabtree, A; Nathan Gothard, M; Will Gast, D

    2013 highlight: “Last season was a tough one for our program, finishing 4-11 after qualifying for the state tournament the past three years,” Todd said. “Although there were not a lot of highlights in the win/loss column, we saw high potential in the growth and improvement of our JV team and underclassmen on the varsity team. We had a lot of new faces that were not experienced enough to take on the roles we asked them to. We saw a lot of improvement the second half of the season and we are looking take that momentum into 2014.”

    2014 outlook: This season, Littleton looks to turn it around with a good crop of returning varsity players and get back into the state tournament. With seven returning starters and the entire coaching staff back, we are looking to make big improvements on the field this season. Littleton is led by a strong senior class and an experienced attack unit made up of seniors Riley Harden and Charlie Hindman, junior Joe Timm and sophomore Donovan Crabtree. The midfield is led by Andrew Krom and Josh Barrow and will look to Mac Baker, Nathan Gothard and Evan Witt to take on bigger roles this season.
    Junior Ben Schreiber leads a senior-heavy defensive unit along with Sean Malloy, Andy Wheeler, Michael Norwood and Thatcher Bouck. They’ll play in front of senior keeper Aaron Mountfort who split time in goal last year. “Experience is the biggest gain we made last year, and this group is ready to compete in the tough South Suburban conference,” Todd said.

    Rangeview Raiders

    Coach: Davin Young
    2013 record: 5-10
    Leading returning goal scorer: R. Zhu (12)
    Leading returning assists: J. Conley (13)
    Leading returning points scorer: J. Conley (25)
    Leading returning ground balls: J. Hiner (34)

    Regis Jesuit Raiders

    Coach: Jim Soran
    2013 record: 12-6
    Returning lettermen: 21
    Leading seniors: Liam McHugh, LSM/D; Will Denes, LSM/D; Aaron Horvat, M
    Top juniors: Ben Bechter, A; Truett Davis, A; Matt Soran, A; Chase Konkel, M; Chet Dunstan, M; Mike Wegner, D; Conor Shea, D; Brett Quartuccio, G; Ben Adams, G; Simon Quan, M
    Sophomores to watch: Alec Barnes, M; Cole Boland, M

    2013 highlight: “Young. Bought into concept to believe they could do something special,” Soran said. “Big win in quarters. Tough loss in semis.”
    2014 outlook: “They will have to earn everything they get,” Soran said

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    Douglas County League (10 teams)

    Castle View Sabercats

    Coach: Jose Trujillo
    2013 record: 8-8
    Leading returning goal scorer: M. Tuttle (51)
    Leading returning assists: M. Madril (17)
    Leading returning points scorer: M. Tuttle (61)
    Leading returning ground balls: M. Tuttle (90)
    Leading returning goalie: R. Johnson (.508 save percentage)

    Chaparral Wolverines

    Coach: Mike Magrin
    2013 record: 11-4
    Returning lettermen: 8
    Leading seniors: Colton McCaffrey, A; Keenan Foshe, M; Wyatt Jones, A; Alex Spindler, M;
    Top juniors: Mitch Ross, M; Jake Coleman, A;
    Sophomores to watch: Jared Franklin, D

    2013 highlight: Great season for the Wolverines making it to the state playoffs in 2013.

    2014 outlook: Chaparral returns the entire starting offense from last year. The Wolverine defense will be anchored by a tremendous freshman goalie Erik Peters. Look for the Wolverines to go deep into playoff this season.

    Douglas County Huskies

    Coach: Scott Evans
    2013 record: 7-8
    Returning lettermen: 15
    Leading seniors: Stephen Wade, M; Matthew Schneider, D; Josh “Slushi” Miller, A
    Top juniors: Tanya White, A
    Sophomores to watch: Youn Son, A

    2013 highlight: The 2013 team has its best record in four years.

    2014 outlook: DCHS welcomes the legendary Colorado lacrosse personality Scott Evans as the new coach and program director. Douglas County returns 14 quality seniors, many of whom will start opening day. They will be led by a stout defense and all-conference candidate Matt Schneider. The Huskies are intent on moving up to be a contender in the increasingly stout Douglas County conference.

    Highlands Ranch Falcons

    Coach: Matthew Bocklet
    2013 record: 9-7
    Returning lettermen: 18
    Leading seniors: Evan Wong, A; Joe Quatrochi, FO/M; Max Abbott, A; Jake Pawley, M; Jordan Jones, D; Austin Davis, D; Danny Buckley, M;
    Top juniors: Bay Sherbert, A/M; Evan Baker, A; Russell Riley, G; Drew Larsen, M;
    Sophomores to watch: Kyle Sterner, M; Alec Bright, D

    2013 highlight: Highlands Ranch was playing against Smoky Hill late in March. “We were down 7-3 with four minutes left in the game,” Bocklet said. “We finished the game on a 5-0 run and won 8-7 in regulation. Was by far our best comeback of the season and the best four minutes of lacrosse we played all season.”

    2014 outlook: “We lost some very talented seniors to graduation, but this year we have a very strong senior class that I expect to lead us to another successful season,” Bocklet said. “The team has worked harder in the offseason and we hope that translates to a couple more wins this spring.”

    Legend Titans

    Coach: Dorian Cagaanan
    2013 record: 5-9
    Leading returning goal scorer: N. Grim (20)
    Leading returning assists: N. Grim (10)
    Leading returning points scorer: N. Grim (30)
    Leading returning ground balls: C. Keicher (37)

    Lewis-Palmer Rangers

    Coach: Alan Smith
    2013 record: 5-9
    Leading returning goal scorer: G. Helwig (24)
    Leading returning assists: G. Helwig (22)
    Leading returning points scorer: G. Helwig (46)
    Leading returning ground balls: G. Helwig (78)
    Leading returning goalie: G. Osterlund (.650 save percentage)

    Mountain Vista Golden Eagles

    Coach: Jake Herman
    2013 record: 9-6
    Returning lettermen: 20
    Leading seniors: Davis Barker, M/A; Alec Womack, A; Shane Mckenna, A
    Top juniors: Christian Barker, M/A; Sam Ell, D; Bryan Hancock, M; Chase Babcock, D; Kiel Brennan, M; Kyle Pless, D/LSM; Christian Brady, DM
    Sophomores to watch: Paxton Boyer, G; Noah Hirshorn, M; Coby Petau, M; Jake Harvey, M; Dimitri Kambeitz, LSM

    2013 highlight: The 2013 season for Mountain Vista included many tough fought games to Douglas County opponents. The Golden Eagles also fought tooth and nail against some of the state’s finest. The team came together for big wins against Chaparral and Castle View. Going into the state tournament, Mountain Vista ran into the eventual state champion, Arapahoe, and played a tough game.

    2014 outlook: The 2014 season for Mountain is looking very bright. The team is setting lofty goals this year due to a shared belief that this team is built from the bottom up to succeed. “Vista lacrosse has reinvented ourselves in our offseason training that is laying the ground work for the spring season,” Herman said. “Vista is no longer under the radar and is working towards achieving success. Our fast-paced offense and pressure defense looks to compete with everyone at the highest level. Vista has a very tough schedule this year which will help us to become battle tested.”

    Palmer Terrors

    Coach: Sequoia Bowan
    2013 record: 6-9
    Returning lettermen: 17
    Leading seniors: Sam Horning, M; DJ Stane, A
    Top juniors: Chip Cipoletti, M; Kyle Soens, D;
    Sophomores to watch: Noah Smith, M; Caleb Espinoza, G

    2014 outlook: An extremely young team hoping to develop and improve throughout the course of the season.

    Rock Canyon Jaguars

    Coach: Louis Goldin
    2013 record: 11-5
    Returning lettermen: 16
    Leading seniors: Conrad Coppage, A; Jeff Howard, A; Hanson Finley, M; Chris Pietra, M; Zack Anderson, D; Noah Parker, G
    Top juniors: Colton Jackson, M; Michael Phelps, D
    Sophomores to watch: Ian Hicks, LSM

    2013 Highlight: Having Wilkins Dismuke on the team (two-time player of the year)

    2014 outlook: “Even though we have many returning players, we are a very different team this year,” Goldin said. “This year, we are much more focused on the team aspect and plan on having this be our strength.”

    ThunderRidge Grizzlies

    Coach: Reg Weber
    2013 record: 5-10
    Returning lettermen: 10
    Leading seniors: Blake Sandman, D; Leif Hovda, M; Connor Koslosky, A; Jimmy Fair, M
    Top juniors: Dakota Ball, G; Jack Matchinsky, D; Braidon McLean, A; Cole Ogrodnick, M;
    Sophomores to watch: Lucas Thornton, A; Freshman-Dylan Sandman, A;

    2013 highlight: The team had significant potential but lost numerous games by one goal. “Lost our starting goalie early in the season,” Weber said.

    2014 outlook: Currently have two players who received letters of intent from Division I schools. Very good combination of returning senior and junior lettermen. Good team work ethic. Expectations are high for a good season.

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    Centennial League (8 teams)

    Arapahoe Warriors

    Coach: Guy Cerasoli
    2013 record: 17-3
    Leading returning goal scorer: B. Wilson (20)
    Leading returning assists: Z. Runberg (9)
    Leading returning points scorer: Z. Runberg (28)
    Leading returning ground balls: Z. Runberg (23)

    Cherokee Trail Cougars

    Coach: Rowan Allen
    2013 record: 4-10

    Cherry Creek Bruins

    Coach: Bryan Perry
    2013 record: 13-6
    Returning lettermen: 28
    Leading seniors: Ryan Arthur, A; Matt Goettelman, D; Addison Christensen, G; Zach Yoshiaka, LSM
    Top juniors: Dylan Johnson, D; Quinten Sanders, D; Jack Savage, A
    Sophomores to watch: Henry Adams, A; Ben Kingdom, D

    2014 outlook: Looking forward to improving throughout the season.

    Eaglecrest Raptors

    Coach: Brian Vickery
    2013 record: 7-7
    Leading returning goal scorer: M. Jung (21)
    Leading returning assists: I. Towner (19)
    Leading returning points scorer: I. Towner (32)
    Leading returning ground balls: P. Schwinger (46)
    Leading returning goalie: E. Shaw (.543 save percentage)

    Grandview Wolves

    Coach: Nate Mueller
    2013 record: 4-9
    Returning lettermen: 20
    Leading seniors: Jackson Crawford, M; Keegan Martin, M; Trent Richardson, M; Quinn Moore, A; Tyler Prins, A; Troy Humphrey, D; Alex Trujillo, D; Max Bauer, LSM;
    Top juniors: Brett Putzstuck, M; Jack Devereaux, M;
    Sophomores to watch: Josh Melton, A; Ryland Clay, M; Matt Sciba, M; Garrett Goulding, M; Spencer Chute, M; Keaton Carney/Defense

    2013 highlight: Coming out of a 2-13 season, and the third new coaching staff in three years, it was a tough transition year for the program. The team responded by increasing offensive production and doubling their wins from the previous year.

    2014 outlook: Following a tough rebuilding year, and with 20 returning varsity players, led by seniors Alex Trujillo and Troy Humphries at defense; Keegan Martin, Trent Richardson, Matt Brazell and Jackson Crawford at midfield; and Quinn Moore and Tyler Prins at attack; Grandview is determined to make a statement in 2014.

    Mullen Mustangs

    Coach: Mitch Brin
    2013 record: 13-6
    Leading returning goal scorer: B. Brehm (25)
    Leading returning assists: N. Philips (7)
    Leading returning points scorer: B. Brehm (31)
    Leading returning ground balls: B. Brehm (45)

    Overland Trailblazers

    Coach: Danny Barocas

    2013 record: 6-8
    Returning lettermen: 9
    Leading seniors: Patrick Au, D
    Top juniors: Kadin Rivas, A/M; Richard Au, G
    Sophomores to watch: D’Angelo Rivas, A

    2014 outlook: “With only two seniors in the program, we are looking towards our youth to really drive us home this year,” Barocas said. “We have a solid core of returning players who, despite their youth, bring a lot of varsity game experience. We’ve grown and matured since last year, and begun to develop what it means to play team lacrosse. On the offensive end, we will look toward the brothers Kadin and D’Angelo Rivas to anchor as scoring threats, while on the defensive end Patrick Au will lead our defensive unit, keeping the ball away from his brother and goalie Richard Au.”

    Smoky Hill Buffaloes

    Coach: Preston Davis
    2013 record: 11-4
    Returning lettermen: 8
    Leading seniors: Blake Foerster, A; Davis Smestad, M; Jordan Ruhl, G; Beau Lansdown, A; Tyler Glenn, M;field
    Top juniors: Austin Peper , D; Jackson Ross, A; Peter Douglas, D; Ben Champion, M; Giordan Thompson, M;field

    2013 highlight: The Smoky lacrosse program finished the season in the top 10 for the first time in school history. The program had four representatives on the all-state team and Blake Foerster was the leading goal scorer in the state.

    2014 outlook: Smoky Hill continues to work hard and develop as a team. There will be some new faces wearing the Buffaloes uniform this season, however the coaches feel confident that the new dynamic will continue to provide team success.

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    Class 4A

    Mountain League (10 teams)

    Aspen Skiers

    Coach: Mike Goerne
    2013 record: 12-4
    Returning lettermen: 17
    Leading seniors: Matt Sovich, M; Donte Lizotte, Defense
    Top juniors: Harry Ferguson, A; Tyler Tick, A; Ryan Fitzgerald, A; John Heaphey, M; Conner Peirce, D; Nicky Cottrell, D; Art Kelso, G;
    Sophomores to watch: Zac Storm, D; Jonathan Wells, M;

    2013 highlight: Aspen skiers had a successful 2013 season advancing to the playoffs for the team’s first playoff appearance making it to the quarterfinals. It was a young team with over half the roster being sophomores. The team was lead by a small group of dedicated and athletic seniors that had a strong presence for the midfield and defense.

    2014 outlook: Preparing for the season and with many returning players, the team is focused on getting right back to the team chemistry that was built during the 2013 season. Offensively, all three attack from 2013 are returning as juniors with a strong and fast group of midfielders who are eager to push the transition with the changes to the substitution rules. Defensively, two junior goalies — Art Kelso and Jordan Cottrell — will continue battling and pushing each other for time in the net while the defense works to fill open positions from graduated seniors. The team has a tougher schedule with more non-conference game in the anticipation of being a strong team than 2013 when the playoffs begin.

    Battle Mountain Huskies

    Coach: Jerry Nichols
    2013 record: 12-4
    Leading returning goal scorer: T. Clark (19)
    Leading returning assists: C. Davis (25)
    Leading returning points scorer: C. Davis (35)
    Leading returning ground balls: Q. Davis (50)
    Leading returning goalie: Z. Trombetta (.591 save percentage)

    Durango Demons

    Coach: John Robinette
    2013 record: 7-7
    Returning lettermen: 17
    Leading seniors: Jared Cook, A; Wesley Komick, A; Walker Brown, G; Brad Kulovitz, D; Westly Moore, D; Duncan Whitley, M; Jacob Boyle, M
    Top juniors: Tevor Gabbard, M; Liam Millar, A; Hunter Hall, M; Jackson Berridge, D; Enver Djuneshbekov, M; Patrick Cunnion, M
    Sophomores to watch: Hank Muir, D; Kyle Robinette (freshman), A; Conner Coleman (freshman), D; Dillon Coleman (freshman), D

    2013 highlight: Started the season 0-6 against the top teams in the Mountain conference. Finished 7-1 in the remaining 8 games.

    2014 outlook: With a strong core of senior players returning, and a new crop of up and coming freshman, sophomores and juniors, the Demons are poised for a breakout season. Both starting midfield and attack units will be back, as well as starting goalie and two of the three starting defensemen.

    Eagle Valley Devils

    Coach: Ted Boddy
    2013 record: 6-9
    Returning lettermen: 12
    Leading seniors: Johnny Bailey, A/M; Nick Briggs, A;
    Top juniors: Riley Nestlerode, D;, Joe Sheldon, G; Quinn McCord, M; Mike Ramunno, M; Ryan Monica, M
    Sophomores to watch: Jared Salaz, A;

    2013 highlight: 2013 marked the first time Eagle Valley made the playoffs in its five year history. “We also saw the school goals record fall; broken by three players Sam Boyd (30), Nick Briggs (30), and Johnny Bailey (25),” Boddy said. “The points record fell to Johnny Bailey with 60 points.” The team grew quite a bit over the course of the year and gave a great effort against eventual 4A champion Wheat Ridge.

    2014 outlook: Coming into 2014, the Devils will be focused on their first .500 record and improving their seeding in the 4A playoffs. Anchored by the school record holder in points (J. Bailey) and goals (N. Briggs) their attack looks to lead the way along with Noah Ejnes and sophomore Jared Salaz. The defense will be anchored by Joe Sheldon in net, taking over after two years as the varsity backup, and junior defenseman Riley Nestlerode. This season looks to be a strong one for a growing program with over 50 players in it.

    Fruita Monument Wildcats

    Coach: Mark Young
    2013 record: 6-9
    Leading returning goal scorer: D. Weihl (13)
    Leading returning assists: J. Lynch (10)
    Leading returning points scorer: T. Peterson (18)
    Leading returning ground balls: J. Lynch (53)
    Leading returning goalie: C. Brown (.457 percentage)

    Glenwood Springs Demons

    Coach: Rick Stevens
    2013 record: 2-12
    Returning lettermen: 14
    Leading seniors: Karros Huang, D; Scott Gilmore, G; Nikko Medina, M;
    2013 highlight: “We won our last couple of games,” Stevens said.
    2014 outlook: ” This year we will be doing a team community project,” Stevens said. “We are bringing Joe Ehrmann, author of ‘Inside Out Coaching’ to Glenwood Springs to deliver a keynote address and conduct a coach’s clinic. Joe is well known around the country and it will be a privilege to host him. He will be here May 23-24.”

    Grand Junction Tigers

    Coach: James States
    2013 record: 7-7
    Leading returning goal scorer: M. Combs (10)
    Leading returning assists: Stephen Foster (16)
    Leading returning points scorer: Stephen Foster (21)
    Leading returning ground balls: N. Gookin (45)

    Steamboat Springs Sailors

    Coach: Bob Hiester
    2013 record: 14-4

    Summit Tigers

    Coach: Karl Barth
    2013 record: 8-8
    Returning lettermen: 8
    Leading seniors: Josh Braun, LSM;
    Top juniors: Jorden Nelson, G; Jack Bilenduke, A; Jesse Reller, D; Sam Herwig, D; Mike Farley, LSM
    Sophomores to watch: Wil Laidlaw, M

    Telluride Miners

    Coach: Jon Martin
    2013 record: 5-9
    Returning lettermen: 17
    Leading seniors: Tristan Purdy, LSM; Irah Wooten, A; Conner Lawson-Huskey, M; Nico Shapiro, M; Matt Sandoval, M; Oscar Lopez, M; Trey Huska, M; Tate Hobbs, A; Sam Demas, M; Max Bailis, A;  Joey Treston, D; Avery Valerio, D
    Top juniors: TJ Fulton, D; TJ Montes, G; Lawson Omer, A
    Sophomores to watch: Kole Shugars, A; Cody Chacon, A/M

    2013 highlight: 2013 was a huge leap forward for Telluride lacrosse. In its third CHSAA season, Telluride notched five wins including two against Mountain Conference teams — after going winless in the first two.

    2014 outlook: “2014 is promising for Telluride lacrosse as we have the most returning senior lettermen in the history of the program,” Martin said. “We hope to build on the momentum created last year and extend our win tally.”

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    Foothills League (8 teams)

    Alexander Dawson Mustangs

    Coach: Peter Devlin
    2013 record: 8-8
    Returning lettermen: 14
    Leading seniors: Eli Negrelli, A; Sam Martin, G;
    Top juniors: Chase Brown, A; Keenan D’Arcy, D;
    Sophomores to watch: Wyatt Watts, M

    2013 highlight: The team was excited to have made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2007. “The boys worked extremely hard to achieve several of their season goals and succeeded by working as a team,” Devlin said.

    2014 outlook: “We will look to build off of the momentum gained in 2013 and continue progressing,” Devlin said. “The team shows a lot of potential and is looking forward to challenges ahead of us. We will continue to work hard each day and put our best foot forward.”

    Clear Creek Golddiggers

    Coach: Jake Buescher
    2013 record: 0-8

    Conifer Lobos

    Coach: Tyler Knauer
    2013 record: 4-11
    Leading returning goal scorer: D. Williams (21)
    Leading returning assists: D. Williams (24)
    Leading returning points scorer: D. Williams (45)
    Leading returning ground balls: S. Henderson (38)
    Leading Returning Goalie(s): A. Lund  (.481 save percentage), W. Dale (.532)

    Evergreen Cougars

    Coach: Toby Gerard
    2013 record: 6-11
    Leading returning goal scorer: D. Haga (25)
    Leading returning assists: D. Haga (6)
    Leading returning points scorer: D. Haga (31)
    Leading returning ground balls: C. Kroll (51)
    Leading returning goalie: C. Cecil

    Golden Demons

    Coach: Kurt Ohlen
    2013 record: 4-11
    Returning lettermen: 8
    Leading seniors: Jake Mitchell, D; Max Becker, M; Austin Pippen, M;
    Top juniors: Adam Kreller, M; Cole Greff, M; Eric Kern, D; Matt Conklin, A;
    Sophomores to watch: Tanner McAdoo, G; Tommy Topper, D;

    2014 outlook: “We are a young team yet again, but the players have a renewed sense of purpose and enthusiasm,” Ohlen said. “Offseason workouts have been very productive and we have been competing well in winter league. Change is in the air at Golden, and this group of Demons is excited to make their presence known in the Foothills Conference.”

    Green Mountain Rams

    Coach: Nate Hallahan
    2013 record: 5-10
    Returning lettermen: 8
    Leading seniors: Zane Larson, D; Kyle Lichty, D; Cody Schiel, G; Bryce Woodworth, A; Max Nielsen, A; Greg Haller, A; Karl Stidham, A
    Top juniors: Dustin Ossello, M; Jack Day, A
    Sophomores to watch: Nick Warns, M

    2013 highlight: Made 4A playoffs and played a hard game against Air Academy in the first round.

    2014 outlook: “We have a group of seniors who need to step into leadership roles, both off and on the field,” Hallahan said. “We need some of our young players to figure out their roles and execute them at a high level. We will need to outwork our opponents and focus on team defense and sharing the ball offensively if we want to return to the state playoffs for a second straight year.”

    Thompson Valley Eagles

    Coach: Rich Modesti
    2013 record: 11-6
    Returning lettermen: 20
    Leading seniors: Eric Houghteling, FO/M, Brian McGhie, M; Stanley Garcia, D; Jonah Warren, DM/M
    Top juniors: Nik Clinton, M; Johnny Parsons, A; Steve Murray, D; Jack Biegal, D
    Sophomores to watch: Kale Wilson, A; Jerett Cherry, D;

    2013 highlight: The 2013 season was the most successful in the short history of TV boys lacrosse. It was the first year that the team had a winning record, made the playoffs and won a playoff game. Many of the seniors that were a part of the team had participated in turning the team from a new, inexperienced program, into a contending 4A organization.

    2014 outlook: The 2014 season will be a test of the program’s durability and growth over the last several seasons. This is the first season that there will be more upperclassmen on the varsity roster than underclassmen. The season that many of the players worked very hard to acquire is finally here. The team, coaches and players, are excited for the opportunities that last year’s success has brought into the current season, and look forward to building on the solid foundation that they have built.

    Wheat Ridge Farmers

    Coach: Chris Knott
    2013 record: 15-4
    Returning lettermen: 26
    Leading seniors: Jensen Makarov, G; John Roach, A; Caleb Cerf, D; Max Marcum, M; Dylan Mechling, M; Tyler Knott, A;
    Top juniors: Cody Bartusiak, D; Dima Makarov, A; Benny Pachello, M;
    Sophomores to watch: Tyler Wagner, D; Dan O’Connor, A;

    2013 highlight: Winning the first 4A state championship.

    2014 outlook: “We are looking forward to another great season and the chance to defend the title from 2013,” Knott said.

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    Metro League (6 Teams)

    Bishop Machebeuf Buffaloes

    Coach: Greg Schaffner
    2013 record: 2-7
    Returning lettermen: N/A
    Leading seniors: Jack Tighe, M/A; Sam Luebbers, D/LSM; Nick Rhems, A/M;
    Top juniors: Matt Costin, D/LSM; Jake Donahue, D; Paul Eshelman, D/LSM; JB Keyte, D/LSM; Matt Mannion, A; Cisco Rodriguez, M
    Sophomores to watch: Zander Smith, G;

    2013 highlight: A week nine win over Englewood, at Englewood. Completion of the season ended up on upward-angle, despite weather hampering the schedule, and forcing the cancellations of several contests.

    2014 outlook: “We have a strong core of returning talent, and are looking to build on that nucleus with a bunch of new boys, who, while novices to lacrosse, are athletic,” Schaffner said. “Our recruitment base is tiny, but word of mouth has been strong in the school. There is an all-new coaching staff this year, and a new athletic director, so it might be fair to call this a ‘rebuilding year’ but we are strong at defense and goaltending, and excited for the season.”

    Denver South Rebels

    Coach: Jason Brookes
    2013 record: 7-8
    Leading returning goal scorer: N. Moss (44)
    Leading returning assists: N. Moss (31)
    Leading returning points scorer: N. Moss (75)

    Englewood Pirates

    Coach: Tim Williams
    2013 record: 5-8

    Ridgeview Rams

    Coach: N/A
    2013 record: 0-9

    Valor Christian Eagles

    Coach: Chris Deutschman
    2013 record: 14-4
    Returning lettermen: 21
    Leading seniors: Ethan Thompson, M; Josh O’ Connell, M; Erik Ratkelis, M;
    Top juniors: Parker Courrier, M; Shawn Johnson, G; Kerry O’Rourke, G; Ryan Russell, A; Drew Bodett, M;
    Sophomores to watch: Cole Baker, M; Aiden Donaldson, M; Jake Hibben, D/M; Brett Haskins, A; Elliott Benedict, D

    2014 outlook: “We return two-thirds of our top point scorers from 2013 and have a very talented underclassmen contingency that we will depend on for 2014,” Deutschman said. “We graduated our entire starting defense and many top players, including seven all-state players. We are excited, though, to push our young players into starting roles and develop our experienced juniors and seniors even more. We will have an uphill climb to achieve the same successes as last year but believe that we will be able to build upon our goals from last season.”

    Windsor Wizards

    Coach: John Belleau
    2013 record: 9-7
    Leading returning goal scorer: Hunter Hop (32)
    Leading returning assists: Hunter Hop (6)
    Leading returning points scorer: Hunter Hop (38)
    Leading returning ground balls: S. King (16)
    Leading returning goalie: T. Rhodes (.620 save percentage)

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    Pikes Peak League (6 teams)

    Air Academy Kadets

    Coach: Ron Garcia
    2013 record: 17-2
    Returning lettermen: 12
    Leading seniors: Mitchell Miller, A; Austin Christiansen, M; Ben Brown, M; Nick Breland, D; Jon Tarno, D; Keaton Dealy, LSM; Spencer Dodder, LSM;
    Top juniors: Luke La Grassa, M; Ben Self, D
    Sophomores to watch: Jake Thornally, A

    2013 highlight: “2013 campaign was huge for us,” Garcia said. “We were fortunate to win the Pikes Peak Conference an move on to the playoffs, winning against tough teams such as Ponderosa and Steamboat Springs. Came up a little short in our state final game vs. Wheat Ridge but looking forward to 2014 and getting back to the big dance. In past seasons, we’ve never made it past the second round of playoffs so we were very proud of what we have accomplished in 2013.”

    2014 outlook: “We’re very excited about our 2014 campaign, coming off a great season last year at 17-2 and making a state final appearance,” Garcia said. “We’re looking to find our identity this year with mature senior leadership and some talented underclassmen. The season looks bright for us in 4A and looking to capitalize on the efforts we have put in during the offseason.”

    Cheyenne Mountain Indians

    Coach: Mike Paige
    2013 record: 15-3
    Leading returning goal scorer: S. Sheridan (37)
    Leading returning assists: S. Sheridan (20)
    Leading returning points scorer: S. Sheridan (57)
    Leading returning ground balls: C. Rothstein (107)
    Leading returning goalie: L. Jepson (.680 save percentage)

    Fountain Valley/Colorado Springs Danes

    Coach: O’Neil Turner
    2013 record: 2-10

    Ponderosa Mustangs

    Coach: Pat Tierney
    2013 record: 10-6
    Leading returning goal scorer: D. Mango (35)
    Leading returning assists: B. Bruner (23)
    Leading returning points scorer: B. Bruner (55)
    Leading returning ground balls: J. Griffin (101)

    Pueblo West Cyclones

    Coach: Jason Pacheck
    2013 record: 4-10
    Returning lettermen: 21
    Leading seniors: Dan Ballotti, D; Nick Cervi, M; Mak Kovak, A; Ian Obendorferr, G; James Lander, LSM;
    Top juniors: Justin Hildebrand, D
    Sophomores to watch: Christopher Cervi, A; Tanner Crapeau, D; Brian Davis, LSM; Trevor Emond, G; LSM, Midfield, Jerry Peralta, G;

    2014 outlook: “We are continuing our commitment to building a positive lacrosse environment based upon character and leadership,” Pacheck said.

    St. Mary’s Pirates

    Coach: Isaac (Ike) Anderson
    2013 record: 9-7
    Returning lettermen: 16
    Leading seniors: Tyler Anderson, G; Connor Gosselin, D; Mitch Estal, DM; Andrew Grammel, LSM; Henry Paris, M
    Top juniors: Alex Greenly, M/FO; CJ LaMack, LSM; Michael Tafolla, M/A
    Sophomores to watch: Drew Chesire, M/FO; Wes Moran, A; Kyler Kasten, A/M; Daniel Raskob, M; Ben Stockelman, D; Dylan Tait, D

    2013 highlight: It was the first time St. Mary’s was the playoffs. The team finished third in the Pikes Peak Conference.

    2014 outlook: Said Anderson: “We are hope to have a winning season; make the playoffs; compete within our conference; have the team compete and improve with every game; show class and play the game of lacrosse the correct way; be a team with class win or lost; a team who respect everyone, coaches, players, parents and officials; be a team first (play as a team).”

    Freelance (1 team)

    Denver North Vikings

    Coach: TBD
    2013 record: N/A

  • Ball Fever: Previewing the 5A and 4A boys basketball tournaments

    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)
    Mountain Vista is a No. 1 seed in the Ray Ball Region. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Ball Fever is a regular installment written by Thomas Trotman which rounds up boys basketball action in Class 5A and 4A.

    Colorado prep hoop fans! What an exciting time in Colorado as our big school divisions have produced one memorable regular season with some excellent team play and amazing individual performances, as well.

    The buzz about Colorado hoops is legit and we can thank a growing basketball community for that from our peewee rec leagues to competitive club ball, increasing individual personal training opportunities and truly dedicated high school staffs. The basketball product hitting the Colorado hardwood is improving and colleges of all levels are taking notice! Great time to be a part of Colorado hoops and now lets get to the madness!

    Now, on to the tournament previews:

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    Class 5A

    Ray Ball Region

    The top seed coming out of this region is an extremely hot Mountain Vista (22-1) squad which is riding a 14-game winning streak. That includes their Continental League-clinching overtime thriller vs. Highlands Ranch to cap the regular season. The confident, Denver-bound Jake Pemberton leads Vista’s fast-paced attack which keeps opponents gasping for air.

    Our Fever Crew discussed Chatfield playing with a bit of a chip on their shoulder in this region after going 14-2 in league and winning the Jeffco but earning a No. 3 seed.

    Eaglecrest celebrates winning the 2013 5A boys basketball championship. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)
    Eaglecrest celebrates winning the last year’s 5A basketball championship. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    The defending champs? Oh yes, the Eaglecrest Raptors again have a balanced attack with numerous athletes who are likely very hungry to taste the title again. Junior Blend Advili continues to be a jack of all trades for the Raptors, while LaDerian King and Jaisean Jackson’s senior leadership will make the defending champ a scary matchup. 

    Favorites: Mountain Vista and Eaglecrest. In our opinion, both are Boulder-capable teams but only one will get there. 

    Watch out for: Fort Collins can be a sneaky No. 4 seed here in our opinion. Colorado State commit Toby Van Ry and his running mate Will Duggan (Black Hills State commit) will not go down without a fight. Possible Sweet 16 match-up with Mountain Vista for Fort Collins.

    Chatfield was discussed above and they may have to face a tough, well-coached ThunderRidge squad right away. Coach Joe Ortiz and crew will use the lessons learned in the tough Continental League and be prepared should that game become reality.

    Chauncey Billups Region:

    Fossil Ridge Monarch boys basketball
    Fossil Ridge is No. 1 seed in the Chauncey Billups Region. (Pam Wagner)

    One year ago, we sat in the Fossil Ridge gym and watched that 2013 team battle Arapahoe to exciting last-second finish. While looking at their roster all one could think was, “This squad is going to be tough next year!”

    That turned out to be a huge understatement as the SaberCats have posted a perfect 23-0 season with their first league title and many voting them as our state’s No. 1 team. The SaberCats’ lead man is Alex Semadeni, who leads their balanced attack with 14 points per game. Our Fever Crew got to see many of these young men playing club ball together as well in tough venues such as Indianapolis and Las Vegas.

    Regardless of how things end up for the SaberCats, congrats are in order for coach Matt Johannsen and the entire Fossil Ridge hoops family.

    With all the attention Mountain Vista and Highlands Ranch got towards the end of the season, it may have been easy to overlook Regis Jesuit but don’t make that mistake as coach Ken Shaw will have his crew prepped for postseason action. The Raiders have a No. 2 seed but some tough potential opponents in Smoky Hill, Standley Lake and possibly an Arapahoe if both can advance to Sweet 16.

    Favorites: Fossil Ridge and Regis. After a tough two-point loss to Mountain Vista, Regis has quietly ran off seven in a row. Many feel Fossil Ridge/Regis have similar rosters and would love to see the two great coaches match wits as well.

    Watch out for:

    • A fun first-round match up in Rock Canyon and Lincoln. If you like guard play check out Lincoln’s leader Michael Sparks vs. the Jaguars tandem of Tyler Garcia and Mitch Lombard.
    • Arapahoe and Smoky Hill have impressive “Centennial-tough” league wins and wouldn’t mind playing for a rubber match after splitting their season matchups.

    Jim Baggot Region:

    Denver East Cherokee Trail boys basketball
    Denver East’s Dom Collier. (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    The season had to have a bit of a “rock star” feel for this region’s top seed Denver East Angels while they had the opportunity to play top national competition in Utah, Florida and Nebraska.

    The Angels finished the season with a 19-4 mark with each loss coming out of state. CU-bound Dominique Collier and Creighton commit Ronnie Harrell lead a very celebrated starting five who all have NCAA Division I college interest and potential.

    East tasted great success last year but as we all know they came up short in the title game. They haven’t lost in Colorado this year and we’re sure coach Rudy Carey’s Angels don’t plan on it.

    Highlands Ranch suffered a 20-point post-winter break loss to Denver East in January and they would love a rematch now that the Falcons are healthy and at full strength. The No. 2 seed is led by big Zach Braxton (Weber State commit) and he has serious perimeter help with a healthy Evan Motlong along with Riley Stewart playing well. 

    Favorites: Clearly Denver East and Highlands Ranch in this region. Lots of work to be done but the city vs. suburbs fanatics would love to see this possible Sweet 16 matchup happen.

    Watch out for: 

    • Horizon will have its hands full with No. 10 seed George Washington.
    • Thomas (20 points per game) and Luke Neff over at Arvada West can heat up and cause lots of trouble in the bottom half of this region.
    • Twitter-verse seemed to show a lot of surprise at Grandview earning a No. 3 seed and they will be tested right away if the Arvada West match up plays out.
    • Heard a lot of good things about Broderick Robinson, senior averaging 20 points per for Grand Junction, and a possible match-up vs. Cherokee Trail young guns could be intriguing. 

    Bill Weimar Region:

    Legend Rangeview boys basketball
    Rangeview is on a 10-game winning streak. (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    The Danny Fisher-coached Overland Trailblazers (17-6) suffered a tough one-point home loss to Eaglecrest in January, but have since run off seven straight, including avenging that loss to the Raptors to lock up the Centennial League title in OT last Friday.

    The young Blazers talent is well documented with two-sport stud Austin Conway running the show, big De’Ron Davis on the inside, and guards Reggie Gibson, Jervae Robinson making more consistent impact. Don’t be surprised if you hear that senior T’Aren Williams steps up for Overland somewhere during this playoff journey.

    The EMAC conference hasn’t gotten a lot of respect lately but one player who could make us all take notice on any given night is future CSU Ram Jeremiah Paige. The Rangeview Raiders look good as a No. 2 seed on a 10-game win streak which includes a road victory over 4A’s No. 1 ranked squad Valor Christian to finish the season.

    The Raiders could be in for a real battle if Montbello can get the win over visiting Liberty. Montbello is playing much improved ball lately and have a starting five that can compete with any in the state. The question with the Warriors will be their depth.

    Favorites: Going with the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds as the favorites here as well. Giving a slight edge to Rangeview over No. 3 seed Chaparral here as they beat them head-to-head, but that was a very different Chap team early in the season. Overland carrying some serious momentum into tourney.

    Watch out for: 

    • Speaking of young talent, Overland may just see some if Aurora Central and their young guard Ladarius Thomas can lead the Trojans to a win over Boulder.
    • More strong guard play with Dakota Ridge potentially facing Monarch.
    • As mentioned above, Chaparral could easily be a favorite in this region. Jake Holtzman, who reportedly just picked up an offer from Denver University, leads a Chap squad who won seven of their last eight. Only recent loss coming to Continental champ Vista.
    • Senior DJ Miles is a player to watch as Bear Creek visits Cherry Creek to see who gets Chap. The Creek Bruins had a fast start and proved they can play with the best (senior Griffin Parr at 12 points per game, Ceasar Jones and Will Bower lead the strong junior class). Lets see if they can regain the steam at the right time.

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    Class 4A

    Rangeview Valor Christian
    All season, Valor Christian has been looked at as the favorite in 4A. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Richard Tate Region:

    The consistent No. 1-ranked team most of the season in 4A has been Valor Christian and that’s hard to argue with. The Eagles have a senior-heavy roster that has gotten close to that “gold ball” and seem primed to make another Boulder run this year.

    Senior Chase Foster (San Francisco commit; 20 points per game) is Mr. Versatility for the Eagles and he has a strong cast of sweet-shooting Garrett Baggett along with the toughness football studs Christian McCaffrey and Marcus Wilson bring.

    Valor hoops is 19-4 and their only Colorado loss comes to 5A Rangeview.

    Pueblo East got the No. 2 seed in this region. Dylan Gavin is averaging 20 points per game for East and had the team on a five-game winning streak before a season-ending loss to league champ Pueblo South.

    A player who can spark his team to a run in this region is Vista PEAK’s Romello Washington. Washington can light it up, has recent games of 25, 31, 27, with a season average of 18 per game for Vista, who are undefeated league champs.

    Favorites: Valor Christian and Pueblo East. 

    Watch out for: Ponderosa played in the brutal 5A Continental League but now look to make some noise in the 4A tourney. Will be interesting to see how Valor handles one of our states best “bigs” in 6-foot-10 Wyoming commit Jonathon Barnes should Pondo get by Mountain View.

    Guy Gibbs Region:

    Valor Christian D'Evelyn boys basketball
    D’Evelyn is the No. 1 seed in the Guy Gibbs Region. (Dennis Pleuss)

    The D’Evelyn Jaguars have a strong duo who have both averaged close to 20 points per game the entire season in Ty McGee and Grant Witherspoon. The 18-5 Jags had two late season losses to Thomas Jefferson and Wheat Ridge but their 13-1 Jeffco 4A league record won the league title and got them the No. 1 seed.

    The No. 2 seed Sand Creek in this region has a real play maker of their own in Air Force commit Dylan Clark (averaging 20 points per game, as well).

    Favorites: Have to add Denver West as a serious problem for folks in this region along with the two top seeds. Coach Ray Valdez has the Cowboys playing fundamentally sound and with a lot of fight. Sophomore Alpha Diallo is an up and coming play maker with nice court vision, scoring ability for West.

    Watch out for: Would love to have a front row seat for a potential Sweet 16 match up of Denver West vs. Sand Creek. 

    Mark Randall Region:

    Thompson Valley's Collin Smith. (Brock Laue)
    Thompson Valley’s Collin Smith. (Brock Laue)

    Two more deserving, tough Nos. 1 and 2 seeds here as well.

    Thompson Valley, 22-1 with only loss coming to 5A’s Fossil Ridge, haven’t tasted defeat since mid-December. 6-foot-5 senior Collin Smith paces the Eagles with 19 points and six rebounds per game.

    Got to take a look at Thompson Valley’s balanced play when they visited a squad with a strong senior leader of their own in Cheyenne Mountain’s Ghassan Nehme (Montana State commit). Nehme, who averages almost 27 points per game, has the Indians on a five-game streak headed into tourney play.

    Favorites: Top two seeds look good here but Longmont and Mesa Ridge very capable of mixing things up. Senior Austin Kemp will attempt to get Longmont back on track after two late-season losses. 

    Watch out for: Ghassan Nehme is an electric scorer who can put his squad on his shoulders if needed. 

    Maceo Broadnax Jr. Region:

    Denver South Thomas Jefferson boys basketball
    Denver South is the No. 2 seed in the Maceo Broadnax Jr. Region. (Mark Adams)

    Pueblo South lost their first two games of the season and have impressively ran off 21 wins in a row. Now that’s momentum headed into the tourney.

    Another impressive stat is that the Colts have four players averaging double figure scoring, led by Brian Pratt and Jared Baros right at 13 each per game.

    Denver South holds this region’s No. 2 seed and their big man in the middle, Ibrahim Sylla (Northern Colorado commit), is a double-double highlight machine above the rim. Sylla averages 14 points and 14 rebounds per game.

    Favorites: Hard to call in this extremely tough region. Stacked with competitive teams like Golden (won 10 of their last 11 games with sophomore Ryan Blodgett at 12-point and eight-rebound average) at the No. 3 seed and a No. 4 seed in Thomas Jefferson who could beat any of the top 3 if they bring their “A” game as they did in a late season win over No. 1 seed D’Evelyn.

    Watch out for: “Watch your head” as the players would say when South’s Sylla or Thomas Jefferson’s Trey Andres take flight. Two of our state’s “freakish” athletes. Denver South played a strong season finale vs. 5A No. 1 Denver East. They could carry that momentum into a tourney run. Guards Lorenzo Snoddy and Tyson Purifoy capable of big games as well. This region is tough!

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    Whew! Get ready for some fun tourney action folks.

    Denver East/Fossil Ridge in 5A? Valor/Thompson Valley in 4A? Many have said it could play out just that way. Those have been your top big school squads all season, but we happen to remember a young man by the name of TreShawn Wilford who led the Eaglecrest Raptors on a special tournament run in 2013.

    Who could be the Wilford of this years playoffs? We’ll be watching to find out! Enjoy …

  • All-state football teams for 2013 season

    Valor Christian running back Christian McCaffrey. (Mark Adams)
    Valor Christian running back Christian McCaffrey is the player of the year in Class 5A. (Mark Adams)

    The 2013 all-state football teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

    These teams were created following a lengthy process which included nominations from leagues and coaches, and then a vote of coaches. Find more information here.

    The players who received the most votes in their classification were selected as the player of the year in their class.

    Go to: 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A | 8-man | 6-man

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    Class 5A

    Player of the year: Christian McCaffrey, Valor Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Ethan Brunhofer Arapahoe Senior TE
    Elijah Cherrington Legend Senior WR
    Austin Conway Overland Senior QB, Ath.
    Ryan Cummings Valor Christian Senior OL
    Cameron Frazier Fairview Senior WR, Ret.
    Terran Hasselbach Regis Jesuit Senior DL
    Anders Hill Fairview Senior QB
    Isaiah Holland Valor Christian Senior OL
    Mark Hopper ThunderRidge Senior WR, S, K
    Sam Jones ThunderRidge Senior OL
    Carlo Kemp Fairview Sophomore DL
    Jacob Knipp Ralston Valley Senior QB
    Eric Lee Valor Christian Junior DB
    Chris Marquez Pomona Senior RB
    Sam Martin Fairview Senior WR
    Jacob Martin Cherokee Trail Senior DL
    Christian McCaffrey Valor Christian Senior RB
    Bernard McDondle Columbine Senior RB
    Alec Ruth Valor Christian Junior OL
    JK Scott Mullen Senior K, P
    Connor Spencer Fairview Senior DL, OL
    Tre Thomas Overland Senior LB
    Brody Westmoreland ThunderRidge Senior QB
    Evan White Cherokee Trail Senior DB
    Marcus Wilson Valor Christian Junior DB
    Zach Young Doherty Senior RB
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jeremy Aparicio Columbine Senior RB, LB
    Jostin Barron Legend Senior DL
    Ryan Belearde Westminster Senior RB, DB
    Ben Burnett Prairie View Senior DL
    Connor Cain Heritage Senior OL, DL
    AJ Cecil Valor Christian Senior QB
    Gabe Civerlo Grandview Senior OL
    Stanford Cooper Cherry Creek Senior LB
    Cody Dengal Legend Senior WR
    Chance Drake Hinkley Senior WR
    Justin Falls Valor Christian Senior LB
    Keenan Foshe Chaparral Senior LB
    Gabe Gillespie Mountain Range Senior RB, LB
    Jaeden Grahm Cherry Creek Senior DB
    Tanner Griffin Grand Junction Senior LB
    Austin Hall Gateway Senior S
    Aric Johnson Cherokee Trail Senior QB
    Anisoni Kami Rangeview Senior LB
    Alex Kinney Rocky Mountain Junior K
    Cameron Knight Grandview Junior DB
    Spencer Long Poudre Senior WR, DB
    Grant McConnell Mountain Range Senior OL, DL
    Chukwuma Obinnah Grandview Junior RB
    RJ Ramirez Prairie View Junior RB
    Matt Rindal Cherry Creek Junior LB
    Austin Ruiz Hinkley Senior QB
    Jack Sale Pomona Senior DB
    Jonah Seng Poudre Senior OL, DL
    Jamin Smith Douglas County Senior OL
    Cameron Smith Cherokee Trail Junior RB
    Trey Smith Douglas County Senior RB
    Jonathan Swartzwelter Fairview Senior K
    Theron Verna Grand Junction Senior TE, LB
    Quinton Walton Grand Junction Senior OL, DL
    Jacen White Columbine Senior DL, TE

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    Class 4A

    Player of the year: Kalen Ballage, Falcon

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Kalen Ballage Falcon Senior RB, WR, Ath.
    Ethan Marks Monarch Senior RB
    Jay MacIntyre Monarch Senior Ath., DB, QB
    Josh Gehring Pine Creek Senior DL
    Matt List Pine Creek Senior LB
    Brant Seeley Dakota Ridge Senior OL
    Justin Barron Falcon Senior P
    Angelo Youngren Montrose Senior RB, FS
    Erik Eaton Pine Creek Senior OL
    Nathan Spinuzzi Pueblo South Junior QB, K
    Zach Peck Windsor Senior DL
    Zac Lindsay Denver South Senior RB, LB
    John Freismith Loveland Senior WR, FS
    Cody Mommaerts Monarch Senior OL
    Mike Rocha Montrose Junior FB, DL
    Keith Hed Pueblo West Senior OL
    Connor Durant Standley Lake Junior S, WR
    Kidd Soole Monarch Junior SS
    Matt Maestas Montrose Junior OL, DL
    Cody Wilson Ponderosa Senior OL
    Trey Jarvis Standley Lake Senior TE. DL
    Pete Mitchell Monarch Senior LB
    Avery Anderson Pine Creek Junior FS
    Tommy Lazzaro Pine Creek Junior QB
    Aaron Nelson Dakota Ridge Senior RB
    Braxton Thais Dakota Ridge Junior QB

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    Class 3A

    Player of the year: Dallas Reins, Elizabeth

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Andre Apodaca Silver Creek Senior LB
    Levi Cecil Silver Creek Junior OL, DL
    Ryan Charles Silver Creek Senior K
    Joe DeTello Pueblo East Senior S
    Tyler Dudden Holy Family Senior OL, DL
    Isaah Duvall Coronado Senior RB
    Jaseil Garcia Delta Senior OL
    Levi Hoagland Palisade Senior QB, S
    Joe Hunt Coronado Senior DL
    Jessy Jackson Arvada Senior WR, K
    Austin King Frederick Senior DL, OL
    Kellin Leigh Rifle Senior RB, DB
    Zane Lindsey Silver Creek Junior TE
    Joe Lopez Frederick Senior DL, FB
    Zack Marango Palisade Senior OL, DL
    Austin Micci Coronado Senior Ret., RB, SS
    Isaac Miller Silver Creek Senior OL
    Randy Molinar Roosevelt Senior RB
    Chase Nicholas Elizabeth Senior RB, LB
    Ouray Ocanas Fort Morgan Junior LB, OL
    Brody Oliver Elizabeth Senior QB
    Brandon Payer Conifer Senior LB
    Dallas Reins Elizabeth Senior OL, DL
    Austin Shepherd Rifle Senior LB
    Ben Sjobakken Silver Creek Senior QB
    Sam Smith Coronado Junior LB
    David Sommers Holy Family Senior QB, DB
    Ryan Whiteside Delta Senior WR
    Alec Wirtjes Discovery Canyon Senior RB
    Isaiah Young Vista Peak Junior WR, DB

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    Class 2A

    Player of the year: Lance Neuerburg, Platte Valley

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Randy Baker Brush Senior RB, LB
    Caleb Creech Platte Valley Junior RB, LB
    Johnathan Cretti Bennett Junior RB
    Ryan Fitzgerald Aspen Junior RB
    Jaden Franklin Kent Denver Junior RB, Ret.
    Alejandro Garcia Bennett Senior DL, OL
    Trevon Hamlet Kent Denver Senior LB, Ret.
    Roice Hanks Strasburg Senior OL, DL
    Junior Ibarra Jefferson Senior OL, DL
    John Jordan Bennett Sophomore LB, TE
    Stefan Knoerr Faith Christian Senior K
    Bailey Landwehr Platte Valley Senior K, P
    Daniel Langewisch Faith Christian Senior RB
    Jovanni Lucero Jefferson Senior RB
    Joe Matarazzo Kent Denver Senior QB, DB
    Cameron Maxey Platte Valley Senior DB, WR
    Connor McCain Faith Christian Junior DL
    Jeff Merritt Fort Lupton Senior QB, S
    Josh Mihalchin Faith Christian Senior OL
    Vince Moquin Bennett Senior DL, OL
    Lance Neuerburg Platte Valley Senior OL, DL
    Nick Paradiso Trinidad Senior OL, DL
    Tex Ritter Faith Christian Senior TE
    Ethan Rose Sterling Junior WR, DB
    Kyle Rosenbrock Brush Junior QB, LB
    Maverick Seewald Brush Senior OL, DL
    Logan Sitzman Platte Valley Senior QB
    Jake Smith Platte Valley Senior LB, WB
    Jacob Smith Strasburg Junior RB, LB
    Jalen Vasquez Fort Lupton Senior WR
    DJ Vurciaga Fort Lupton Senior TE, LB
    Tanner Wineland Bennett Senior K, TE, DB

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    Class 1A

    Player of the year: Dalton Risner, Wiggins

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Will Austin Paonia Senior RB
    Jareb Aziz Centauri Junior RB, LB
    Jacob Baca Cornerstone Christian Senior RB, DB
    Jordan Bobian John Mall Senior WR, K
    Jason Buhr Centauri Senior RB, LB
    Trevor Close Buena Vista Junior RB, S
    Alec Coscarella Salida Senior RB
    Jacob Crist Ellicott Junior WR
    Jonas Cure Wray Junior TE, DL
    Tony Darling Paonia Junior OL, DL
    Dylan Geisler Paonia Junior OL, DL
    Tony Gentile Salida Senior DL, TE
    KC Jarvies Centauri Senior QB, DB
    Adison Jones Ignacio Junior QB
    Josh Kimball Paonia Junior OL, DL
    Jaden Koenig Yuma Senior QB, LB
    Christian Krautschun Colorado Springs Christian Senior OL, DL
    Ryan Krogmeier Holyoke Senior OL
    Gavin Liggett Limon Senior QB
    Luis Mariscal Center Senior OL, DL
    Clay McCarroll Centauri Junior WR, DB
    Andy McFarland Buena Vista Senior WR, RB, DB
    Blake Paintin Limon Senior DL
    Corey Reynolds Cedaredge Junior OL, DL
    Dalton Risner Wiggins Senior OL, DL
    Corey Ritchey Wiggins Senior RB, DL
    Eloy Sandavol Burlington Junior RB, DB
    Michael Stevensen Resurrection Christian Freshman K, QB
    JaVonte’ Stewart Ellicott Senior QB
    TJ Stockton Colorado Springs Christian Senior QB, RB, LB
    Joseph Storrer Crowley County Senior DL
    Taylor Walters Paonia Senior QB, S
    Cole Watson Resurrection Christian Senior TE
    Keegan Wentz Buena Vista Senior QB

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    8-man

    Player of the year: Ty Eichman, Daypsring Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Damian Bell Simla Senior RB, LB
    Mitch Davison Caliche Senior QB, DB
    Brody Donoho Dayspring Christian Junior OL, DL
    Ty Eichman Dayspring Christian Senior RB, DL, OL, S
    Bobby Handley Kiowa Senior OL, DL
    Blayde Harrigan Norwood Senior OL, DL
    Levi Hottinger Akron Senior RB, LB
    Kylar Mai Dayspring Christian Junior QB, LB
    Dominique Marquez Hoehne Senior DL
    Devan Mock Dayspring Christian Senior TE, DL
    Nate Ramirez Sargent Senior QB, LB
    Morgan Rummel Norwood Senior QB
    Sawyer Schafer Hoehne Senior QB
    Wyatt Schrepfer Hoehne Senior RB
    Iaac Torres Hoehne Senior OL, DL
    Jeff Williams Norwood Senior RB, LB
    Jon Wiseman Dayspring Christian Junior G, DL
    Austin Zink Caliche Senior LB, RB

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    6-man

    Player of the year: Clay Cordell, Hi-Plains

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Clay Cordell Hi-Plains Senior QB, DB
    Eli Palser Otis Senior RB, DB
    Kyle Loeffler Arickaree/Woodlin Senior RB, LB
    Kyle English Liberty/Stratton Junior TB, S
    MC Griffin Liberty/Stratton Senior LB, FB
    Alex Nelson Hi-Plains Junior RB, DB
    Dakota Will-Potter Briggsdale Senior QB, LB
    Trevor Thompson Liberty/Stratton Senior QB, LB
    Tyler Carmen Prairie Senior RB, MLB
    Garrett Shaffer Arickaree/Woodlin Senior WR, LB
    Avery Marzolf Hi-Plains Senior OL, NG, LB
    Brady Holtz Peetz Senior QB, DB
    Clay Corliss Liberty/Stratton Senior LB, TE
    Tyler Rouse Eads Senior QB, LB
    Tanner Pflager Otis Senior QB, DB

  • Denver East narrowly holds onto top spot in 5A boys basketball ranking

    With one week to go in the regular season, Fossil Ridge nearly overtook Denver East atop the Class 5A basketball rankings.

    Nearly.

    The SaberCats remained in the No. 2 spot despite the fact that both schools received 10 first-place votes. Denver East, though, held on to its top ranking by one overall point.

    The Angels have been No. 1 all season, save for one week in mid-January when Fossil Ridge led the poll.

    Mountain Vista stayed put at No. 3 this week, and continued to be followed by No. 4 Regis Jesuit and No. 5 Eaglecrest.

    Overland bumped up on place to No. 6, while Highlands Ranch went from No. 10 to No. 7 after going 2-0 last week.

    Arapahoe dropped two spots to No. 8, Rangeview is the poll’s lone newcomer at No. 9, and Grand Junction rounds out the ranking at No. 10.

    The Centennial and Continental leagues both have three teams in the top-10 this week. The Denver Prep, Front Range and East Metro and Southwestern all have one ranked team.

    Elsewhere, the 1A poll has a new No. 1 team. Hi-Plains took over for Caliche after receiving eight of the 11 first-place votes in that class. Hi-Plains went 3-0 last week, while Caliche went 1-2, though both losses were to ranked 2A teams.

    That ranking added No. 9 Cheraw and No. 10 Briggsdale.

    Holy Family Jefferson Academy boys basketball
    Jefferson Academy moved up to No. 3 in 3A this week. (Pam Wagner)

    The No. 1 teams in 4A (Valor Christian), 3A (Holy Family) and 2A (Ignacio) stayed the same this week.

    The 4A poll added No. 9 Cheyenne Mountain and No. 10 Denver West. 3A added No. 7 Denver Science & Tech and No. 10 Platte Valley.

    Holyoke (No. 9) and Meeker (No. 10) were the new teams in the 2A ranking this week.

    As the regular season ends for all classes this week, these will be the final rankings of the season.

    Complete polls for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

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

    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 Denver East (10) 16-4 190 1 1-1
    2 Fossil Ridge (10) 21-0 189 2 2-0
    3 Mountain Vista 20-1 152 3 2-0
    4 Regis Jesuit 18-3 135 4 2-0
    5 Eaglecrest 16-5 106 5 2-1
    6 Overland 15-6 94 7 2-0
    7 Highlands Ranch 15-6 63 10 2-0
    8 Arapahoe 16-5 61 6 2-1
    9 Rangeview 18-3 39 – 2-0
    10 Grand Junction 17-2 21 9 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Grandview 16, Monarch 10, Chatfield 7, Chaparral 5, Cherry Creek 5, Dakota Ridge 2, Fort Collins 2, Legend 2, Montbello 1.
    Dropped out
    Chatfield (8).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Valor Christian (16) 18-3 160 1 2-0
    2 Thompson Valley 20-1 139 2 2-0
    3 Pueblo South 19-2 124 3 1-0
    4 Longmont 18-3 85 7 2-0
    5 Pueblo East 17-4 79 6 1-0
    6 D’Evelyn 17-4 77 4 2-1
    7 Denver South 15-7 52 8 1-0
    8 Sand Creek 16-5 45 5 1-2
    9 Cheyenne Mountain 15-5 32 – 2-0
    10 Denver West 13-7 26 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Air Academy 20, Thomas Jefferson 20, Golden 14, Wheat Ridge 6, Rifle 1.
    Dropped out
    Air Academy (9), Golden (10).

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holy Family (9) 17-1 126 1 1-1
    2 Colorado Academy (2) 16-1 117 2 2-0
    3 Jefferson Academy (1) 15-3 97 5 1-0
    4 Faith Christian 12-5 91 3 1-0
    5 Colorado Springs Christian (1) 14-3 88 4 3-0
    6 Moffat County 14-2 60 9 3-0
    7 Denver Science & Tech 14-4 33 – 3-0
    8 The Pinnacle 14-4 31 10 2-1
    9 Aspen 15-3 24 7 2-1
    10 Platte Valley 13-5 18 – 3-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Brush 16, St. Mary’s 9, Bishop Machebeuf 5.
    Dropped out
    Brush (6), Centauri (8).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Ignacio (9) 16-0 141 1 3-0
    2 Sanford (1) 16-1 127 2 2-0
    3 Lutheran (4) 11-6 120 4 2-0
    4 Akron 15-1 113 3 2-0
    5 Resurrection Christian (1) 15-2 86 5 1-0
    6 Yuma 15-3 76 6 3-0
    7 Peyton 14-2 54 7 1-0
    8 Simla 15-2 44 8 2-0
    9 Holyoke 11-6 14 – 2-1
    10 Meeker 14-4 13 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Rye 12, Crowley County 7, Center 6, Denver Christian 5, Telluride 3, Haxtun 1, Paonia 1, Sedgwick County 1, Swink 1.
    Dropped out
    Rye (9), Denver Christian (10).

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Hi-Plains (8) 16-1 107 2 3-0
    2 Caliche (3) 15-2 101 1 1-2
    3 Holly 14-3 87 3 2-0
    4 Cheyenne Wells 12-5 67 4 1-2
    5 South Baca 12-4 61 7 1-0
    6 Vail Christian 13-5 56 6 2-1
    7 McClave 13-4 48 5 1-1
    8 Shining Mountain 14-4 33 8 2-0
    9 Cheraw 11-4 15 – 4-0
    10 Briggsdale 11-5 13 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Jim Elliot Christian 10, Primero 2, Walsh 2, Norwood 1, Peetz 1, Liberty/Stratton 1.
    Dropped out
    Primero (9), Norwood (10).

  • Top-10 boys basketball schedule for the week of Feb. 17

    A complete schedule and scoreboard for boys basketball’s top-10 teams this week.

    Go to: 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A
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    Class 5A
    1 Denver East 18-4
    Tues: W 76-51 vs. George Washington
    Fri: W 62-58 at (4A 7) Denver South
    2 Fossil Ridge 23-0
    Tues: W 45-34 at Fort Collins
    Thurs: W 77-33 vs. Loveland
    3 Mountain Vista 22-1
    Tues: W 80-66 at Legend
    Fri: W 75-73 vs. (7) Highlands Ranch
    4 Regis Jesuit 20-3
    Tues: W 78-43 vs. Douglas County
    Fri: W 70-47 at Ponderosa
    5 Eaglecrest 17-6
    Wed: W 54-52 at Smoky Hill
    Fri: L 65-68 vs. (6) Overland
    6 Overland 17-6
    Wed: W 56-38 at Cherry Creek
    Fri: W 68-65 at (5) Eaglecrest
    7 Highlands Ranch 16-7
    Tues: W 72-45 vs. Ponderosa
    Fri: L 73-75 at (3) Mountain Vista
    8 Arapahoe 18-5
    Wed: W 43-42 at Grandview
    Fri: W 71-65 at Cherokee Trail
    9 Rangeview 20-3
    Tues: W 94-53 vs. Hinkley
    Thurs: W 83-76 at (4A 1) Valor Christian
    10 Grand Junction 18-2
    Tues: W 87-41 vs. Grand Junction Central

    Class 4A
    1 Valor Christian 19-4
    Thurs: L 76-83 vs. (5A 9) Rangeview
    Fri: W 53-40 at Sierra
    2 Thompson Valley 22-1
    Tues: W 52-39 at (4) Longmont
    Fri: W 72-55 at Mountain View
    3 Pueblo South 21-2
    Tues: W 84-74 at Pueblo West
    Fri: W 66-62 vs. (5) Pueblo East
    4 Longmont 18-5
    Tues: L 39-52 vs. (2) Thompson Valley
    Fri: L 47-52 at Silver Creek
    5 Pueblo East 18-5
    Tues: W 54-50 at Pueblo Central
    Fri: L 62-66 at (3) Pueblo South
    6 D’Evelyn 18-5
    Wed: L 60-69 at Wheat Ridge
    Fri: W 90-48 at Arvada
    7 Denver South 15-8
    Fri: L 58-62 vs. (5A 1) Denver East
    8 Sand Creek 17-5
    Tues: W 56-41 vs. Lewis-Palmer
    Sat: at Falcon
    9 Cheyenne Mountain 18-5
    Tues: W 86-45 vs. Discovery Canyon
    Thurs: W 69-47 vs. Air Academy
    Fri: W 68-63 vs. Palmer Ridge
    10 Denver West 15-8
    Mon: W 78-70 vs. Silver Creek
    Tues: L 67-74 vs. Montbello
    Fri: W 70-54 at Denver North

    Class 3A
    1 Holy Family 18-1
    Wed: W 52-35 vs. Kent Denver
    2 Colorado Academy 18-1
    Tues: W 90-51 vs. Denver North
    Fri: W 83-62 at (2A 5) Resurrection Christian
    3 Jefferson Academy 15-3
    Tues: vs. The Classical Academy
    4 Faith Christian 13-6
    Tues: W 71-29 vs. Manual
    Thurs: L 60-68 at Northglenn
    5 Colorado Springs Christian 16-3
    Tues: W 68-28 vs. Florence
    Thurs: W 62-43 at Manitou Springs
    6 Moffat County 15-3
    Tues: L 55-64 at Gunnison
    Fri: W 54-51 at Coal Ridge
    Sat: vs. Grand Valley
    7 Denver Science & Tech 15-5
    Mon: W 84-51 at Middle Park
    Tues: L 54-56 at (8) The Pinnacle
    8 The Pinnacle 15-4
    Tues: W 56-54 vs. (7) Denver Science & Tech
    9 Aspen 16-3
    Fri: W 44-40 at Gunnison
    10 Platte Valley 14-5
    Tues: W 78-52 vs. Eaton

    Class 2A
    1 Ignacio 17-0
    Tues: at Monticello (Utah)
    Fri: W 59-41 at Norwood
    Sat: vs. Telluride
    2 Sanford 18-1
    Tues: W 75-32 at Pagosa Springs
    Fri: W 54-36 at Sangre de Cristo
    3 Lutheran 13-6
    Tues: W 58-36 vs. University
    Fri: W 63-40 at Byers
    4 Akron 18-1
    Tues: W 77-50 at Wiggins
    Thurs: W 68-65 at (9) Holyoke
    Fri: W 73-45 vs. Merino
    5 Resurrection Christian 16-3
    Tues: W 87-51 vs. Nederland
    Fri: L 62-83 vs. (3A 2) Colorado Academy
    6 Yuma 16-3
    Thurs: W 59-55 at (1A 1) Hi-Plains
    7 Peyton 16-2
    Fri: W 79-39 vs. Evangelical Christian
    Sat: W 62-51 vs. Center
    8 Simla 16-2
    Tues: W 76-57 at Custer County
    Sat: at Miami-Yoder
    9 Holyoke 12-7
    Thurs: L 65-68 vs. (4) Akron
    Fri: W 73-69 at Sedgwick County
    10 Meeker 14-5
    Tues: L 49-52 at Rangely

    Class 1A
    1 Hi-Plains 16-2
    Thurs: L 55-59 vs. (2A 6) Yuma
    Sat: vs. Byers
    2 Caliche 16-2
    Fri: W 49-39 at Haxtun
    Sat: vs. Pawnee
    3 Holly 14-4
    Tues: L 45-51 at Granada
    Thurs: vs. Elkhart (Kan.)
    4 Cheyenne Wells 12-6
    Tues: vs. Weskan (Kan.)
    Fri: L 41-45 at Kit Carson
    5 South Baca 12-5
    Thurs: L 59-65 vs. Springfield
    Sat: at Primero
    6 Vail Christian 13-5
    Sat: at Plateau Valley
    7 McClave 15-4
    Thurs: W 56-49 vs. Wiley
    Fri: W 76-30 at Eads
    8 Shining Mountain 14-4
    Thurs: vs. Eagle Ridge Academy
    9 Cheraw 12-5
    Tues: W 56-47 vs. Wiley
    Fri: L 32-59 vs. Granada
    Sat: vs. Kit Carson
    10 Briggsdale 12-6
    Thurs: L 45-52 vs. Merino
    Fri: W 38-37 at Prairie

  • 5A boys basketball ranking adds Grand Junction at No. 9

    Grand Junction started the 2013-14 campaign 7-0. The Tigers then lost two straight just prior to the winter break. However, since that break, GJ is 9-0.

    This week, the Tigers cracked the top-10. They are ranked No. 9 in CHSAANow.com’s 5A poll.

    Elsewhere in 5A, Denver East extended its stay at No. 1. Fossil Ridge remained at No. 2, and Mountain Vista at No. 3.

    Regis Jesuit moved back up to the No. 4 spot after a 2-0 week. Eaglecrest dropped one place, and rounds out the top 5.

    Arapahoe is sixth, Overland is seventh and Chatfield is eighth. Highlands Ranch rounds out the ranking at No. 10.

    The 4A poll added Golden at No. 10. Other newcomers included No. 8 Centauri in 3A, No. 10 Denver Christian in 2A and No. 8 Shining Mountain in 1A.

    Valor Christian (4A), Holy Family (3A), Ignacio (2A) and Caliche (1A) held firm atop their respective polls.

    Complete polls for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

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

    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 Denver East (12) 15-3 200 1 0-0
    2 Fossil Ridge (9) 19-0 198 2 2-0
    3 Mountain Vista 18-1 162 3 2-0
    4 Regis Jesuit 16-3 139 5 2-0
    5 Eaglecrest 14-4 111 4 0-1
    6 Arapahoe 14-4 98 6 1-1
    7 Overland 13-6 65 8 2-0
    8 Chatfield 16-3 45 10 3-0
    9 Grand Junction 16-2 29 – 2-0
    10 Highlands Ranch 13-6 25 9 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Rangeview 20, Grandview 19, Cherry Creek 14, Monarch 13, Legend 7, Chaparral 6, Fort Collins 3, Dakota Ridge 1.
    Dropped out
    Monarch (7).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Valor Christian (16) 16-3 160 1 2-0
    2 Thompson Valley 18-1 140 2 2-0
    3 Pueblo South 18-2 124 3 3-0
    4 D’Evelyn 15-3 98 4 2-1
    5 Sand Creek 15-3 88 7 3-0
    6 Pueblo East 16-4 60 6 2-0
    7 Longmont 16-3 55 8 3-0
    8 Denver South 14-7 50 10 2-0
    9 Air Academy 13-4 43 5 0-1
    10 Golden 16-3 31 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Denver West 17, Cheyenne Mountain 6, Glenwood Springs 5, Vista Peak 3.
    Dropped out
    Thomas Jefferson (9).

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holy Family (14) 16-0 140 1 1-0
    2 Colorado Academy 14-1 125 2 1-1
    3 Faith Christian 11-5 107 4 1-0
    4 Colorado Springs Christian 11-3 94 5 2-0
    5 Jefferson Academy 14-3 87 3 1-1
    6 Brush 11-4 50 8 2-0
    7 Aspen 13-2 46 7 3-0
    8 Centauri 13-4 30 – 2-0
    9 Moffat County 11-2 25 9 2-0
    10 The Pinnacle 12-3 19 6 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Denver Science & Tech 18, St. Mary’s 11, Bishop Machebeuf 8, Monte Vista 8, Kent Denver 1, Platte Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    Denver Science & Tech (10).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Ignacio (11) 13-0 135 1 1-0
    2 Sanford 14-1 115 2 2-0
    3 Akron 13-1 106 3 2-0
    4 Lutheran (2) 9-6 102 4 1-1
    5 Resurrection Christian (1) 14-2 82 6 1-0
    6 Yuma 12-3 74 5 1-1
    7 Peyton 13-2 52 7 2-0
    8 Simla 13-2 40 9 2-0
    9 Rye 14-3 24 8 1-1
    10 Denver Christian 10-4 12 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Holyoke 10, Haxtun 5, Meeker 4, Paonia 3, Telluride 3, Sedgwick County 2, Crowley County 1.
    Dropped out
    Crowley County (10).

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Caliche (10) 14-0 100 1 2-0
    2 Hi-Plains 13-1 88 2 2-0
    3 Holly 12-3 75 4 2-0
    4 Cheyenne Wells 11-3 67 6 2-1
    5 McClave 12-3 62 3 1-1
    6 Vail Christian 11-4 47 5 1-2
    7 South Baca 11-4 40 7 2-0
    8 Shining Mountain 12-4 23 – 2-0
    9 Primero 11-1 13 9 0-0
    10 Norwood 9-5 12 8 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Briggsdale 7, Cheraw 3, Jim Elliot Christian 3, Liberty/Stratton 3, Arickaree 2, Denver Jewish Day 2, Walsh 2, Peetz 1.
    Dropped out
    Briggsdale (10).

  • Top-10 boys basketball schedule for the week of Feb. 10

    A complete schedule and scoreboard for boys basketball’s top-10 teams this week.

    Go to: 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A
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    Class 5A
    1 Denver East 17-3
    Tues: W 74-47 vs. Kennedy
    Sat: L 68-65 at Omaha Central (Neb.)
    2 Fossil Ridge 21-0
    Tues: W 73-32 vs. Rocky Mountain
    Thurs: W 82-44 at Greeley West
    3 Mountain Vista 20-1
    Tues: W 64-48 at Castle View
    Fri: W 70-61 vs. Chaparral
    4 Regis Jesuit 18-3
    Tues: W 59-46 at Rock Canyon
    Fri: W 58-44 vs. ThunderRidge
    5 Eaglecrest 16-5
    Mon: L 46-52 at Cherry Creek
    Wed: W 67-46 vs. Mullen
    Fri: W 71-63 vs. Cherokee Trail
    6 Arapahoe 16-5
    Wed: L 65-72 at (7) Overland
    Fri: W 67-44 vs. Mullen
    Sat: W 63-46 at Ponderosa
    7 Overland 15-6
    Wed: W 72-65 vs. (6) Arapahoe
    Fri: W 69-62 vs. Grandview
    8 Chatfield 17-4
    Tues: W 63-57 at Standley Lake
    Fri: L 66-74 vs. Dakota Ridge
    9 Grand Junction 18-2
    Fri: W 81-26 at Montezuma-Cortez
    Sat: W 63-47 at Durango
    10 Highlands Ranch 15-6
    Tues: W 71-43 at Littleton
    Fri: W 60-46 at Legend

    Class 4A
    1 Valor Christian 18-3
    Thurs: W 68-49 at Liberty
    Sat: W 84-63 vs. Vista PEAK
    2 Thompson Valley 20-1
    Tues: W 67-57 vs. Broomfield
    Fri: W 57-42 vs. Silver Creek
    3 Pueblo South 19-2
    Tues: W 64-63 vs. Pueblo Central
    4 D’Evelyn 17-4
    Tues: W 52-47 at (10) Golden
    Thurs: W 69-54 vs. Green Mountain
    Fri: L 56-64 at Thomas Jefferson
    5 Sand Creek 17-4
    Tues: W 64-39 vs. Discovery Canyon
    Thurs: L 55-59 at Cheyenne Mountain
    Sat: W 64-62 vs. Pueblo West
    6 Pueblo East 17-4
    Tues: W 71-41 vs. Canon City
    7 Longmont 18-3
    Tues: W 68-42 at Centaurus
    Thurs: W 70-41 vs. Mountain View
    8 Denver South 15-7
    Fri: W 69-67 vs. Montbello
    9 Air Academy 15-4
    Mon: W 67-51 vs. Vista Ridge
    Fri: W 71-46 vs. Palmer Ridge
    10 Golden 17-4
    Tues: L 47-52 vs. (4) D’Evelyn
    Thurs: W 58-40 vs. Evergreen

    Class 3A
    1 Holy Family 17-1
    Mon: W 62-45 vs. (10) The Pinnacle
    Fri: L 41-44 vs. (5) Jefferson Academy
    2 Colorado Academy 16-1
    Tues: W 72-51 at Denver Jewish Day
    Fri: W 84-59 at Kent Denver
    3 Faith Christian 12-5
    Wed: W 78-39 vs. Peak to Peak
    4 Colorado Springs Christian 13-3
    Tues: W 74-51 at Buena Vista
    Thurs: W 76-29 vs. Salida
    5 Jefferson Academy 15-3
    Fri: W 44-41 at (1) Holy Family
    6 Brush 13-5
    Tues: W 70-34 vs. Lyons
    Fri: L 45-66 at Platte Valley
    Sat: W 73-64 at Estes Park
    7 Aspen 15-3
    Tues: L 59-61 at (9) Moffat County
    Fri: W 59-23 vs. Olathe
    Sat: W 66-29 vs. Basalt
    8 Centauri 13-5
    Sat: L 52-59 at Bayfield
    9 Moffat County 13-2
    Tues: W 61-59 at (7) Aspen
    Fri: W 87-64 vs. Cedaredge
    Sat: vs. Roaring Fork
    10 The Pinnacle 14-4
    Mon: L 45-62 vs. (1) Holy Family
    Tues: W 58-48 vs. Bennett
    Fri: W 66-35 vs. Middle Park

    Class 2A
    1 Ignacio 16-0
    Tues: W 82-53 vs. Bayfield
    Thurs: W 83-38 at Ouray
    Sat: W 79-53 at Mancos
    2 Sanford 15-1
    Tues: W 84-22 vs. Sierra Grande
    Sat: vs. Antonito
    3 Akron 15-1
    Mon: W 78-66 vs. Holyoke
    Thurs: W 85-63 vs. (1A 1) Caliche
    4 Lutheran 11-6
    Thurs: W 57-38 at (10) Denver Christian
    Sat: W 79-35 vs. Front Range Christian
    5 Resurrection Christian 15-2
    Thurs: W 82-38 vs. Front Range Christian
    6 Yuma 14-3
    Mon: W 54-46 vs. (1A 1) Caliche
    Thurs: W 96-27 at Wray
    Sat: vs. Weld Central
    7 Peyton 14-2
    Sat: W 89-56 vs. The Vanguard
    8 Simla 15-2
    Fri: W 65-33 at Evangelical Christian
    Sat: W 62-48 vs. Kiowa
    9 Rye 15-4
    Thurs: W 57-48 at Fowler
    Fri: L 42-43 vs. Rocky Ford
    10 Denver Christian 11-5
    Tues: W 61-32 at Nederland
    Thurs: L 38-57 vs. (4) Lutheran

    Class 1A
    1 Caliche 15-2
    Mon: L 46-54 vs. (2A 6) Yuma
    Thurs: L 63-85 at (2A 3) Akron
    Fri: W 68-50 at Peetz
    2 Hi-Plains 15-1
    Mon: W 56-46 at Otis
    Fri: W 57-53 at (4) Cheyenne Wells
    Sat: vs. Burlington
    3 Holly 13-3
    Fri: W 79-41 vs. La Veta
    Sat: vs. (4) Cheyenne Wells
    4 Cheyenne Wells 12-4
    Tues: W 49-34 vs. Granada
    Fri: L 53-57 vs. (2) Hi-Plains
    Sat: at (3) Holly
    5 McClave 12-4
    Fri: L 25-37 vs. Granada
    Sat: vs. Flagler
    6 Vail Christian 13-5
    Tues: L 59-79 vs. Paonia
    Fri: W 56-41 vs. North Park
    Sat: W 88-82 at West Grand
    7 South Baca 12-4
    Thurs: W 76-53 at Eads
    8 Shining Mountain 14-4
    Tues: W 49-39 at Community Christian
    Thurs: W 80-55 at Gilpin County
    9 Primero 12-2
    Fri: W 72-34 vs. Manzanola
    Sat: L 67-71 at Centennial
    10 Norwood 10-6
    Tues: W 60-50 vs. Ridgway
    Fri: at Ouray
    Sat: L 47-55 vs. Telluride