CASTLE ROCK — Lexi Kagan and Ashlyn Dzialo each had three RBIs as Castle View beat Cherry Creek 11-1 in softball on Wednesday.
Savannah Heebner pitched all five innings, and struck out 10 for the Sabercats. She allowed three hits and one earned run.
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Castle View set to add hockey in 2015-16 season
Hockey’s growth continues. Douglas County School District has announced its intention to add another hockey program beginning with the 2015-16 season.
It is the second new program in the span of two weeks. On Aug. 14, Poudre School District announced it would add a hockey team (along with girls lacrosse) in 2016-17.
The new program will be housed by Castle View, and give Douglas County Schools a second team. Mountain Vista already fields a program.
“We’ve had a lot of demand for it,” said Derek Chaney, the district athletic director of Douglas County School District. “It’s just a growing sport, at least in our area. We have a lot of good kids that get cut from the CHSAA team, and this creates another opportunity.”
The plan is to have Castle View serve Castle View, Douglas County, Chaparral, Legend and Ponderosa. Mountain Vista would be the team for students at Mountan Vista, ThunderRidge, Rock Canyon and Highlands Ranch.
Castle View will find ice time at the Colorado Sports Center in Monument as well as at the Edge Ice Arena in Littleton. Like Mountain Vista, it will be a self-funded program.
“We are extremely, extremely happy to know that Douglas County is growing their programs,” said Bud Ozzello, CHSAA assistant commissioner in charge of hockey. “That they can expand to two teams, and remain extremely competitive, that just adds to the mix.”
Both Castle View and the Poudre School District program — which hasn’t yet picked a host school — need to go before the hockey committee at their meeting next March to officially apply for inclusion.
Mountain Vista went 19-2-0 last season and advanced to the second round of the playoffs.
“Participation-wise, you’re going from 25 on a roster to 50 kids,” Ozzello said. “You can’t beat that.”
The sport’s growth doesn’t look to be slowing anytime soon.
“That’s now two new schools,” Ozzello said. “And we have a couple others potentially coming outside of the Metro area.”
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Final alignment for 2014 football season
The 2014 football league and classification alignment, as set by the football committee, and approved by CLOC and the legislative council.
Go to: 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A | 8-man | 6-man
Class 5A
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Centennial (6) School Enrollment Cherokee Trail 2,633 Cherry Creek 3,512 Eaglecrest 2,513 Grandview 2,588 Overland 2,282 Valor Christian * 847 Continental North (6) School Enrollment Rock Canyon 1,948 Fruita Monument 1,706 Highlands Ranch * 1,608 Mountain Vista 2,100 ThunderRidge 2,019 Regis Jesuit * 1,408 Continental South (6) School Enrollment Castle View 1,850 Doherty 2,064 Fountain-Fort Carson 1,714 Legend 1,978 Chaparral 2,105 Douglas County 1,824 Flatirons (8) School Enrollment Boulder 1,939 Brighton 1,841 Denver East 2,433 Montbello 2,160 Northglenn 1,796 Prairie View 1,794 Thornton 1,770 Westminster 2,390 Front Range (8) School Enrollment Fairview 2,128 Fossil Ridge 2,090 Horizon 1,917 Legacy 2,178 Monarch 1,624 Mountain Range 1,964 Poudre 1,780 Rocky Mountain 1,934 Jeffco (8) School Enrollment Arvada West 1,703 Bear Creek 1,729 Chatfield 1,805 Columbine 1,660 Lakewood 2,091 Pomona * 1,448 Ralston Valley 1,748 Mullen * 723 South Metro (7) School Enrollment Arapahoe 2,188 Gateway 1,680 Heritage 1,668 Hinkley 1,923 Rangeview 2,305 Grand Junction 1,694 Smoky Hill 2,141 Class 4A
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# – Must qualify in the 5A playoffsFoothills (6) School Enrollment Falcon 1,253 Mesa Ridge 1,330 Montrose 1,361 Sand Creek 1,231 Vista Ridge 1,239 Widefield 1,240 Longs Peak (6) School Enrollment Adams City ** 1,768 Greeley West 1,518 Longmont 1,180 Loveland 1,521 Thompson Valley 1,238 Windsor 1,225 Mountain (6) School Enrollment Aurora Central ** 2,084 Denver South 1,380 G. Washington 1,436 Golden 1,289 Standley Lake 1,344 Wheat Ridge 1,307 Northern (6) School Enrollment Broomfield 1,428 Fort Collins 1,517 Greeley Central 1,407 Mountain View 1,180 Silver Creek 1,129 Skyline 1,352 Pikes Peak (6) School Enrollment Air Academy 1,402 Durango 1,075 Liberty 1,576 Palmer Ridge 1,095 Pine Creek 1,467 Rampart 1,524 Plains (6) School Enrollment Dakota Ridge 1,545 Green Mountain 1,105 Ponderosa 1,161 J.F. Kennedy 1,259 Lincoln 1,517 Littleton 1,383 Southern (6) School Enrollment Cheyenne Mountain 1,309 Coronado 1,498 Palmer # 1,986 Pueblo Centennial 1,251 Pueblo South 1,357 Pueblo West 1,368 Class 3A
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** – Denotes playing downColorado 7 (8) School Enrollment Elizabeth 762 Englewood 611 Fort Lupton 601 Fort Morgan 892 Lutheran * 329 Skyview 780 Vista Peak 877 Weld Central 609 Metro North (6) School Enrollment Centaurus 1,017 Arvada 905 Conifer 819 D’Evelyn 642 Evergreen 1,009 Thomas Jefferson 1,027 Northern (8) School Enrollment Berthoud 678 Erie 770 Frederick 969 Holy Family 619 Mead 767 Niwot ** 1,311 Northridge 1,046 Roosevelt 817 South Central (5) School Enrollment The Classical Academy 618 Pueblo Central 827 Pueblo County 833 Pueblo East 1,030 Sierra 877 Southern (6) School Enrollment Canon City 1,019 Discovery Canyon 1,009 Harrison 815 Lewis-Palmer 1,033 Mitchell ** 1,215 Woodland Park 881 Western Slope (8) School Enrollment Delta 626 Eagle Valley 711 Glenwood Springs 797 Central G.J. ** 1,452 Palisade 1,049 Rifle 720 Steamboat Springs 645 Summit 770 Class 2A
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# – Must qualify in 3A playoffsColorado (8) School Enrollment Alameda ** 884 Denver North ** 680 Denver West 576 Faith Christian 413 Kent Denver 465 Machebeuf 353 Manual 406 Ridge View * 296 Frontier (8) School Enrollment The Academy 520 Bennett * 286 Jefferson 396 KIPP 354 Middle Park 331 The Pinnacle 537 Sheridan 333 Strasburg 357 Patriot (6) School Enrollment Brush 442 Eaton 502 Platte Valley 333 Sterling 565 University 531 Valley 528 Tri-Peaks (6) School Enrollment Florence 465 La Junta 367 Lamar 416 Manitou Springs 520 St. Mary’s 308 Trinidad * 236 Western Slope North (6) School Enrollment Aspen 555 Basalt 373 Coal Ridge 547 Moffat County 504 Roaring Fork 333 Battle Mountain # 794 Western Slope South (6) School Enrollment Bayfield 368 Gunnison 326 Olathe 351 Pagosa Springs 395 Montezuma Cortez** 664 Alamosa 506 Class 1A
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# – Must qualify in 2A playoffsMetro (8) School Enrollment Clear Creek 224 Cornerstone Christian* 61 Denver Christian 142 Estes Park # 333 Front Range Christian 179 Lyons 221 Platte Canyon 299 Resurrection Christian 216 North Central (6) School Enrollment Burlington 232 Highland 239 Holyoke 176 Wiggins 158 Wray 195 Yuma 225 South Central (6) School Enrollment Byers 158 Calhan 141 Crowley County 140 C.S. Christian 280 Limon 136 Rocky Ford 200 Southern Peaks (6) School Enrollment Centauri 269 Center 178 Dolores 208 Ignacio 217 John Mall * 116 Monte Vista 256 Tri-Peaks (6) School Enrollment Buena Vista 248 Dolores Huerta 273 Ellicott 227 Peyton 217 Rye 225 Salida 295 Western Slope (6) School Enrollment Cedaredge 239 Grand Valley 291 Hotchkiss 212 Lake County 292 Meeker 190 Paonia 148 8-man
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** – Denotes playing downArkansas Valley (6) School Enrollment Granada * 65 Holly 77 Las Animas 109 McClave 89 Springfield 92 Wiley * 75 Central (9) School Enrollment Elbert * 61 Gilpin County * 74 Justice 116 Longmont Christian* 69 Nederland ** 185 R.M. Lutheran * 66 Vail Christian 113 West Grand 130 Pikes Peak Christian * 66 Mountain (7) School Enrollment Del Norte 135 Dove Creek * 74 Mancos 111 Sanford 108 Sangre de Cristo 87 Sargent 119 Sierra Grande 84 Plains (6) School Enrollment Akron 117 Caliche 93 Dayspring Christian 107 Haxtun 97 Merino 106 Sedgwick County 104 Southern (7) School Enrollment Custer County 135 Cripple Creek/Victor 115 Fowler 114 Hoehne 121 Kiowa 113 Simla 102 Swink 102 Western Slope (6) School Enrollment Hayden 113 Norwood 77 Nucla * 57 Plateau Valley * 72 Rangely 117 Soroco 105 6-man
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Central (6) School Enrollment Colorado Deaf & Blind 59 Deer Trail 39 Genoa-Hugo 47 Hanover 57 Miami-Yoder ** 83 South Park ** 104 East Central (7) School Enrollment Arickaree/Woodlin 33 Bethune 42 Flagler 48 Hi-Plains 45 Idalia 29 Otis 52 Stratton/Liberty 62 North (7) School Enrollment Briggsdale 55 Fleming 73 North Park 56 Pawnee 28 Peetz 72 Prairie 56 Weldon Valley 58 Southeast (6) School Enrollment Cheraw 62 Cheyenne Wells 48 Eads 54 Kit Carson 32 Manzanola 58 Walsh 50 Southwest (6) School Enrollment Aguilar 25 Antonito ** 79 Cotopaxi 51 La Veta 53 Mountain Valley 37 Primero 56 -
All-state boys lacrosse teams for 2014 season
The 2014 all-state boys lacrosse teams honor the best players in the sport as judged by the leagues and coaches. They 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.
Players of the year were also selected by a vote of the coaches.
Class 5A
Chaparral’s Colton McCaffrey is the 5A boys lacrosse player of the year. (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com) Player of the year: Colton McCaffrey, Chaparral
First Team Name School Pos. Year Ryan Arthur Cherry Creek A Senior Sean Lavine Fairview D Senior Colton McCaffrey Chaparral A Senior Nick Philips Mullen M Senior Bret Quartuccio Regis Jesuit G Senior Zach Runberg Arapahoe M Senior Jake Sawyer Denver East D Senior Matt Soran Regis Jesuit A Junior Sam Sweeney Colorado Academy LSM Senior Max Tuttle Castle View M Junior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Ben Bechter Regis Jesuit A Junior Jaden Franklin Kent Denver A Senior Cooper Glass Arapahoe D Senior Aaron Horvat Regis Jesuit M Senior Joey Matarazzo Kent Denver M Senior Mike Morean Cherry Creek M Junior Tanner Pauley Dakota Ridge G Junior Kyle Pless Mountain Vista LSM Junior Joe Quatrochi Highlands Ranch M Senior Anthony SanFilippo Columbine A Senior Zach Yoshioka Cherry Creek LSM Senior Class 4A
Player of the year: Ben Wharton, Steamboat Springs
First Team Name School Pos. Year Blake Bruner Ponderosa A Senior Jack Griffin Ponderosa M Junior Jensen Makarov Wheat Ridge G Senior Derik Mango Ponderosa A Junior Mitch Reddish Cheyenne Mountain LSM Junior John Roach Wheat Ridge A Senior Casey Rothstein Cheyenne Mountain M Senior Tyler Tick Aspen A Junior Zach Trombetta Battle Mountain G Senior Ben Wharton Steamboat Springs A Senior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Jacob Boyle Durango M Senior Drew Chesire St. Mary’s M/A Sophomore Clayton Davis Battle Mountain A Junior Ryan Fitzgerald Aspen A Junior Willy Gunn Steamboat Springs A Junior Zack Hall Wheat Ridge M Freshman Tyler Knott Wheat Ridge A Senior Jacob Ochs Ponderosa G Senior Ryan Russell Valor Christian A Junior Jake Thornally Air Academy A Sophomore -
All-state girls soccer teams for 2014 season
The 2014 all-state girls soccer teams honor the best players in the sport as judged by the leagues and coaches. They 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.
Players of the year were also selected by a vote of the coaches.
Class 5A
Columbine sophomore Tatum Barton, left, is the 5A girls soccer player of the year. (Dennis Pleuss) Player of the year: Tatum Barton, Columbine
First Team Name School Pos. Year Tatum Barton Columbine F Sophomore Kelcey Cavarra Columbine MF Sophomore Lauren Conley Arapahoe MF/F Senior Grace Cutler Fossil Ridge F Senior Jill Finnerty Rock Canyon MF Senior Alyssa Kaiser Ralston Valley MF Sophomore Kelsey Killean Legacy F Senior Sarah Luebking Columbine GK Junior Megan Massey Mountain Vista F Junior Emma Musson Ralston Valley F Sophomore Mallory Pugh Mountain Vista MF/F Sophomore Kaycie Young Rock Canyon MF Senior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Cassi Fischer Douglas County MF Senior Kayla Hill ThunderRidge MF Junior Paige Husa Arapahoe D Senior Julie Mackin Castle View F Sophomore Ashley Mages Dakota Ridge F Senior Morgan McDougal Mountain Vista MF Junior Lauren McGovern George Washington GK Senior Amanda Porter Columbine MF Freshman Renee Roemer Ralston Valley GK Junior Reci Smith Fairview F/MF Junior Ally Watt Pine Creek F Junior Class 4A
Broomfield senior Brittney Stark, right, is the 4A girls soccer player of the year. (Pam Wagner) Player of the year: Brittney Stark, Broomfield
First Team Name School Pos. Year Bri Alger Lewis-Palmer F Freshman Nicole Belisairo Lewis-Palmer D Senior Brooke Braden Air Academy F Senior Amanda Burke Cheyenne Mountain D Senior Emily Cope Battle Mountain MF Sophomore Maria Fayeulle Niwot F Senior Carlee Flanagan Wheat Ridge MF Junior Hannah Gerdin Cheyenne Mountain F Junior Lindsey Hendon Green Mountain GK Senior Brittney Stark Broomfield F Senior Christina Tafoya Sand Creek MF Senior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Danelle Dondelinger Centaurus MF/F Senior Katie Forsee Broomfield MF Senior Mariel Gutierrez Eagle Valley F/MF Junior Grace Halbach Montrose MF Senior Sarah Lyons Lewis-Palmer MF Sophomore Ashley Martin Silver Creek MF Junior Ali Meyer Palmer Ridge D Senior Logan Nash Battle Mountain F/MF Junior Hunter Peifer Cheyenne Mountain GK Junior Haley Peterman Air Academy MF Junior Lauren Vyvlecka Sand Creek F Senior Brier YoungFleish Palisade MF Sophomore Class 3A
Colorado Academy junior Marin McCoy is the 3A girls soccer player of the year. (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com) Player of the year: Marin McCoy, Colorado Academy
First Team Name School Pos. Year Kenya Alvarez Jefferson MF Sophomore Anya Bourlakov Denver Science & Tech GK Junior Hannah Braun Frontier Academy F Senior Makala House The Academy D/F Senior Aleonya Hunter Denver Science & Tech F/D Senior Alexis Loera The Academy MF Freshman Emily Loof St. Mary’s F Senior Marin McCoy Colorado Academy MF Junior Aleesa Muir The Classical Academy D Sophomore Petal Niles Colorado Academy D Senior Ally Thimsen Jefferson Academy MF Senior Second Team Name School Pos. Year Lydia Anderson Middle Park MF Junior Michelle Batalla The Pinnacle D Senior Bonnie Buzzetta The Classical Academy MF Senior Kylie Cleary St. Mary’s F Junior Allie Falagrady The Academy F Junior Jade Gallegos The Pinnacle F Sophomore Caroline Jenkins Faith Christian MF/F Senior McKenna Monk Fountain Valley MF Freshman Paige Ryan Coal Ridge MF Senior Shelby Schumacher Kent Denver MF Freshman Alycia Wright Jefferson Academy F/MF Junior -
Notebook: Sedgwick County’s Dunker tosses perfect game, strikes out 19
(Courtesy Dunker family) Trying to hit Chase Dunker? Good luck.
The Sedgwick County senior threw his second no-hitter of the season on Thursday, this one a perfect game against Holyoke in which he struck out 19 batters in a seven-inning game. Two balls were put into play — one a groundout to second, another a groundout to third. He threw just 82 pitches.
He was also 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored.
Dunker, 5-foot-9 and 147 pounds, is now 5-0 with 77 strikeouts against just four walks. In fact, Dunker has faced 99 batters this season, meaning he’s striking them out more than three-fourths of the time.
Dunker hasn’t allowed an earned run in 28 2/3 innings so far this season, and has given up just two total runs — and four hits. He also no-hit Wray on April 5, striking out 14 of the 16 batters he faced that game and throwing only 56 pitches.
Sedgwick County is now 11-1, and ranked No. 6 in CHSAANow.com’s latest 2A poll.
In his career, Dunker is now 17-3 with a 1.01 ERA. He hasn’t allowed an earned run since last May.
Dunker has signed with Northeastern Junior Collge in Sterling.
Short stuff
- Regis Jesuit, already likely to move into Class 5A baseball’s No. 1 spot next Monday following ThunderRidge’s loss to Mountain Vista, got a big piece back Thursday when left-handed pitcher David Peterson returned to the mound in an 8-1 win over Ponderosa. He threw just one inning. Peterson, an Oregon recruit, fractured his right fibula before the season and was originally expected to miss the entire season. “Great to get back on the mound last night for the first time. Can’t thank my team enough for being the most supportive guys through all this,” he tweeted. Regis, meanwhile, has won eight-straight games.
- On its Facebook page, Castle View announced it has hired Russ McKinstry as boys basketball coach. The move could shake up the Continental League a bit, where Castle View hasn’t been much of a contender in recent years. The SaberCats are just 29-62 since the 2010-11 season, including 9-32 in the Continental. They haven’t ever finished higher than eighth in the league. McKinstry led Lewis-Palmer to back-to-back 4A titles in 2012 — that team included CU’s Josh Scott — and 2013, but resigned last summer. “I’ve always felt like there was a very high ceiling for potential growth in Castle View’s boys basketball program,” McKinstry told the Facebook page.
- Another big boys basketball coaching move: Douglas County tabbed former Nugget Earl Boykins, according to Basketball Colorado. Boykins played in Denver from 2003-07, and played in the NBA for 16 seasons.
- MaxPreps’ computer rankings have made their spring debut in many sports. Included are baseball, boys lacrosse and girls lacrosse. Girls soccer‘s rankings were already up and running. Because the computer rankings uses a complex algorithm, a certain number of games are needed before the data is unveiled.
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Baseball’s Wild Card point standings, April 17
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Baseball’s Wild Card point standings for April 17 are below.
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Class 5A Rank School Points 1 Chatfield 114.833 2 Regis Jesuit 110.538 3 Fairview 110.333 4 Columbine 108.833 5 ThunderRidge 108.000 6 Mountain Vista 107.462 7 Chaparral 104.385 8 Arapahoe 104.083 9 Ralston Valley 101.727 10 Pine Creek 100.833 11 Grand Junction 100.786 12 Rock Canyon 100.538 13 Cherry Creek 100.167 14 Brighton 99.833 15 Grand Junction Central 99.769 16 Monarch 99.636 17 Fruita Monument 98.588 18 Prairie View 98.500 19 Castle View 96.333 20 Arvada West 95.917 21 Northglenn 95.417 22 Rocky Mountain 95.000 23 Dakota Ridge 94.500 24 Mountain Range 94.333 25 Grandview 92.417 26 Douglas County 91.154 27 Fossil Ridge 90.917 28 Horizon 90.750 29 Lincoln 90.571 30 Denver East 89.692 31 Bear Creek 89.545 32 Eaglecrest 88.900 33 Lakewood 88.833 34 Liberty 87.909 35 Mullen 86.545 36 Heritage 85.462 37 Greeley West 85.333 38 Westminster 85.154 39 Cherokee Trail 84.583 40 Legend 84.231 41 Rangeview 83.667 42 Doherty 83.333 43 Palmer 82.667 44 Boulder 82.538 45 Fort Collins 82.400 46 Aurora Central 82.000 47 George Washington 81.333 48 Legacy 80.833 49 Standley Lake 80.727 50 Smoky Hill 80.500 51 Highlands Ranch 79.385 52 Pomona 79.154 53 Fountain-Fort Carson 78.692 54 Poudre 78.182 55 Overland 77.000 56 Littleton 74.667 57 Montbello 72.333 58 Loveland 70.833 59 Rampart 70.273 60 Gateway 70.000 61 Hinkley 69.286 62 Adams City 64.385 63 Thornton 56.667 Class 4A Rank School Points 1 Niwot 103.250 2 Montrose 101.909 3 Wheat Ridge 101.000 4 Evergreen 100.400 5 Lewis-Palmer 99.583 6 Elizabeth 98.500 7 Durango 97.385 8 Ponderosa 96.462 9 Windsor 96.385 10 Valor Christian 94.357 11 Longmont 93.182 12 Delta 92.615 13 Pueblo East 91.833 14 Green Mountain 91.667 15 Palisade 91.583 16 Thomas Jefferson 91.462 17 Palmer Ridge 90.750 18 Canon City 90.455 19 Kennedy 89.000 20 Mesa Ridge 87.929 21 Skyview 87.385 22 Rifle 87.308 23 Pueblo Centennial 86.417 24 D’Evelyn 86.333 25 Erie 86.091 26 Eagle Valley 86.000 27 Pueblo South 85.846 28 Golden 85.364 29 Air Academy 85.200 30 Thompson Valley 83.667 31 Mead 83.455 32 Widefield 82.154 33 Fort Morgan 82.071 34 Northridge 81.917 35 Frederick 81.917 36 Falcon 81.500 37 Cheyenne Mountain 80.500 38 Skyline 80.417 39 Glenwood Springs 79.500 40 Mountain View 79.417 41 Steamboat Springs 79.385 42 Denver North 79.364 43 Vista PEAK Prep 78.786 44 Montezuma-Cortez 78.714 45 Greeley Central 78.500 46 Roosevelt 77.000 47 Coronado 76.091 48 Denver West 75.778 49 Pueblo Central 75.167 50 Sand Creek 74.917 51 Broomfield 74.769 52 Berthoud 74.083 53 Pueblo West 73.667 54 Conifer 73.167 55 Discovery Canyon 73.000 56 Pueblo County 72.000 57 Silver Creek 71.538 58 Englewood 70.455 59 Woodland Park 69.818 60 Summit 69.444 61 Vista Ridge 68.833 62 Battle Mountain 68.000 63 Centaurus 67.083 64 Arvada 65.091 65 Alameda 64.800 66 Denver South 60.462 67 Weld Central 59.889 68 Sierra 55.900 69 Mitchell 50.500 70 Harrison 48.222 Class 3A Rank School Points 1 Bayfield 95.000 2 Eaton 91.889 3 Holy Family 87.769 4 Valley 87.000 5 Brush 86.889 6 Faith Christian 85.545 7 The Classical Academy 83.400 8 Gunnison 82.000 9 University 80.700 10 Lamar 79.750 11 Cedaredge 79.667 12 Kent Denver 78.667 13 Arrupe Jesuit 77.400 14 St. Mary’s 74.636 15 Platte Valley 74.300 16 Florence 74.273 17 Sterling 73.364 18 Basalt 72.778 19 Olathe 72.300 20 Peak to Peak 71.250 21 La Junta 70.083 22 Alamosa 68.750 23 Fort Lupton 68.500 24 Manitou Springs 68.455 25 Bennett 68.333 26 Bishop Machebeuf 66.786 27 The Academy 66.333 28 Colorado Springs Christian 64.818 29 Moffat County 64.692 30 Sheridan 64.667 31 Clear Creek/Gilpin County 63.154 32 Colorado Academy 63.111 33 Trinidad 63.077 34 Coal Ridge 62.778 35 Buena Vista 62.636 36 Jefferson Academy 62.250 37 Centauri 62.143 38 Roaring Fork 60.364 39 Estes Park 59.556 40 Strasburg 58.778 41 Pagosa Springs 58.727 42 Bruce Randolph 58.375 43 Monte Vista 56.333 44 Ellicott 56.182 45 Platte Canyon 54.818 46 Manual 54.545 47 Grand Valley 54.364 48 Dolores Huerta Prep 52.000 49 Middle Park 49.364 50 Denver Science & Tech Stapleton 48.833 51 Jefferson 46.429 52 Aspen 45.556 53 Salida 42.100 54 KIPP Denver Collegiate 39.286 Class 2A Rank School Points 1 Rye 79.800 2 Resurrection Christian 77.364 3 Swink 76.667 4 Hotchkiss 75.231 5 Peyton 74.200 6 Kiowa 73.250 7 Sedgwick County 70.600 8 Lyons 69.727 9 Lutheran 67.600 10 Holyoke 66.400 11 Limon 65.400 12 Rocky Ford 64.417 13 Custer County 64.375 14 Paonia 64.100 15 Haxtun 63.455 16 Nucla 63.400 17 Denver Christian 63.375 18 Front Range Christian 62.000 19 Ignacio 62.000 20 Byers 60.750 21 Calhan 60.700 22 Rangely 59.455 23 Las Animas 58.833 24 Center 58.700 25 Crowley County 58.700 26 Merino 58.400 27 Alexander Dawson 58.300 28 Yuma 57.000 29 Dolores 56.444 30 South Park 53.636 31 Burlington 53.000 32 Evangelical Christian 51.800 33 Fowler 51.800 34 Dayspring Christian Academy 51.111 35 Sargent 50.375 36 Sierra Grande 50.143 37 Wray 50.111 38 Highland 48.800 39 Springfield 47.333 40 Akron 47.200 41 Simla 46.857 42 County Line [Wiley/McClave] 45.833 43 Sanford 45.500 44 Liberty Common 44.833 45 Antonito 44.143 46 John Mall 43.500 47 Meeker 38.889 48 Longmont Christian 36.100 49 Wiggins 35.000 50 Denver Academy 34.000 51 Pikes Peak Christian 29.000 52 Cripple Creek-Victor 25.909 Class 1A Rank School Points 1 Stratton 59.167 2 Elbert 57.857 3 Granada 55.800 4 Dove Creek 52.875 5 Community Christian 49.333 6 Fleming 45.125 7 Caliche 43.636 8 Cotopaxi 43.429 9 Manzanola 42.800 10 Eads 42.583 11 Peetz 36.400 12 Holly 34.857 13 Cornerstone Christian Academy 31.000 14 Briggsdale 28.778 15 Rocky Mountain Lutheran 26.909 16 Cheyenne Wells 23.571 17 Primero 20.000 18 Weldon Valley 19.000 19 Denver Jewish Day 19.000 20 Walsh 15.000 -
Baseball’s Wild Card point standings, April 9
Powered byWild Card points help determine the postseason fields in 3A, 4A and 5A, with 4A and 5A also using them for seeding. Find a more detailed breakdown here.
Baseball’s Wild Card point standings for April 9 are below.
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Class 5A Rank School Points 1 Chatfield 112.000 2 Regis Jesuit 107.778 3 Fairview 106.444 4 ThunderRidge 105.750 5 Columbine 105.100 6 Arapahoe 101.778 7 Mountain Vista 99.889 8 Ralston Valley 99.600 9 Chaparral 98.750 10 Rock Canyon 96.444 11 Grand Junction Central 96.385 12 Fruita Monument 96.357 13 Monarch 96.143 14 Grand Junction 96.077 15 Pine Creek 95.778 16 Brighton 95.000 17 Fossil Ridge 92.444 18 Prairie View 92.000 19 Arvada West 91.600 20 Cherry Creek 91.556 21 Horizon 91.444 22 Mountain Range 90.250 23 Dakota Ridge 89.000 24 Douglas County 88.444 25 Castle View 87.375 26 Lincoln 87.250 27 Eaglecrest 86.875 28 Lakewood 86.800 29 Rocky Mountain 86.714 30 Northglenn 86.667 31 Boulder 85.900 32 Mullen 85.500 33 Denver East 85.455 34 Bear Creek 83.600 35 Heritage 82.000 36 Doherty 81.111 37 Legend 81.000 38 Rangeview 80.273 39 Standley Lake 80.200 40 Highlands Ranch 79.778 41 Westminster 78.727 42 Fort Collins 78.571 43 Aurora Central 78.444 44 Greeley West 77.111 45 George Washington 76.923 46 Overland 76.200 47 Liberty 76.143 48 Poudre 75.625 49 Palmer 72.778 50 Pomona 72.556 51 Fountain-Fort Carson 72.100 52 Littleton 71.375 53 Legacy 70.875 54 Smoky Hill 70.778 55 Grandview 69.100 56 Cherokee Trail 68.600 57 Montbello 67.545 58 Rampart 65.375 59 Hinkley 64.545 60 Loveland 63.444 61 Gateway 60.700 62 Adams City 59.273 63 Thornton 53.571 Class 4A Rank School Points 1 Niwot 101.889 2 Wheat Ridge 98.286 3 Lewis-Palmer 97.889 4 Montrose 97.800 5 Elizabeth 96.222 6 Evergreen 95.714 7 Ponderosa 94.111 8 Windsor 92.818 9 Palmer Ridge 92.250 10 Durango 92.100 11 Delta 91.167 12 Longmont 91.000 13 Valor Christian 90.909 14 Palisade 90.400 15 Pueblo East 88.000 16 D’Evelyn 87.875 17 Thomas Jefferson 85.889 18 Falcon 85.500 19 Golden 85.125 20 Canon City 85.000 21 Pueblo Centennial 83.333 22 Green Mountain 83.125 23 Skyview 83.100 24 Mesa Ridge 81.727 25 Frederick 81.700 26 Widefield 81.300 27 Steamboat Springs 80.286 28 Kennedy 80.077 29 Thompson Valley 80.000 30 Rifle 79.909 31 Air Academy 79.857 32 Denver North 79.444 33 Northridge 79.444 34 Skyline 79.000 35 Greeley Central 78.400 36 Eagle Valley 77.889 37 Montezuma-Cortez 77.583 38 Erie 77.000 39 Pueblo South 76.900 40 Vista PEAK Prep 76.818 41 Discovery Canyon 76.667 42 Mead 75.333 43 Denver West 74.750 44 Broomfield 73.000 45 Mountain View 72.889 46 Pueblo Central 72.778 47 Pueblo West 71.571 48 Coronado 71.556 49 Glenwood Springs 70.625 50 Fort Morgan 70.091 51 Conifer 70.000 52 Cheyenne Mountain 69.000 53 Sand Creek 68.333 54 Roosevelt 68.000 55 Pueblo County 67.889 56 Berthoud 67.000 57 Silver Creek 66.455 58 Summit 63.667 59 Englewood 62.889 60 Battle Mountain 61.778 61 Vista Ridge 60.778 62 Alameda 60.500 63 Arvada 58.286 64 Weld Central 58.167 65 Woodland Park 57.125 66 Denver South 54.250 67 Centaurus 54.125 68 Mitchell 50.000 69 Sierra 48.778 70 Harrison 38.571 Class 3A Rank School Points 1 Eaton 88.429 2 Valley 87.889 3 Bayfield 85.000 4 Holy Family 82.700 5 Faith Christian 81.571 6 Brush 80.400 7 Cedaredge 80.333 8 Gunnison 78.625 9 University 76.286 10 The Classical Academy 76.000 11 Arrupe Jesuit 74.000 12 Platte Valley 73.500 13 Lamar 73.400 14 Basalt 71.167 15 Buena Vista 71.000 16 Centauri 69.000 17 Kent Denver 68.400 18 Florence 68.000 19 Olathe 67.300 20 St. Mary’s 65.875 21 Moffat County 65.571 22 Bennett 65.500 23 Fort Lupton 65.273 24 La Junta 65.100 25 Pagosa Springs 64.125 26 Peak to Peak 60.273 27 Sheridan 60.182 28 The Academy 59.333 29 Trinidad 59.100 30 Clear Creek/Gilpin County 58.500 31 Colorado Academy 58.429 32 Alamosa 58.200 33 Manitou Springs 57.222 34 Sterling 57.111 35 Jefferson Academy 55.600 36 Strasburg 54.600 37 Bishop Machebeuf 53.100 38 Platte Canyon 53.000 39 Roaring Fork 51.556 40 Monte Vista 51.143 41 Coal Ridge 50.750 42 Grand Valley 50.000 43 Colorado Springs Christian 49.833 44 Ellicott 47.750 45 Dolores Huerta Prep 45.444 46 Bruce Randolph 45.200 47 Manual 44.250 48 Salida 43.222 49 Denver Science & Tech Stapleton 42.600 50 Middle Park 41.667 51 Jefferson 41.000 52 Aspen 39.444 53 Estes Park 39.286 54 KIPP Denver Collegiate 25.000 Class 2A Rank School Points 1 Rye 73.000 2 Peyton 72.250 3 Hotchkiss 71.273 4 Swink 71.000 5 Sedgwick County 69.000 6 Kiowa 68.500 7 Resurrection Christian 67.500 8 Rocky Ford 67.111 9 Ignacio 66.250 10 Lutheran 64.429 11 Denver Christian 63.800 12 Limon 63.250 13 Holyoke 62.333 14 Calhan 62.286 15 Haxtun 59.818 16 Nucla 59.429 17 Yuma 58.500 18 Paonia 56.625 19 Custer County 56.250 20 Las Animas 55.900 21 Burlington 55.889 22 Rangely 55.375 23 Dolores 55.286 24 Center 54.143 25 Crowley County 54.000 26 Alexander Dawson 52.000 27 South Park 51.778 28 Akron 50.857 29 Lyons 50.143 30 Fowler 48.625 31 Dayspring Christian Academy 47.429 32 Merino 45.167 33 Sierra Grande 44.800 34 Antonito 44.400 35 Springfield 43.667 36 Front Range Christian 42.286 37 Wray 40.333 38 John Mall 40.200 39 Evangelical Christian 39.667 40 Simla 38.571 41 Sargent 36.600 42 Highland 35.875 43 County Line [Wiley/McClave] 35.556 44 Longmont Christian 35.125 45 Byers 35.000 46 Meeker 33.333 47 Sanford 30.800 48 Denver Academy 28.333 49 Wiggins 26.250 50 Pikes Peak Christian 25.000 51 Cripple Creek-Victor 18.571 Class 1A Rank School Points 1 Stratton 54.200 2 Elbert 52.600 3 Granada 48.800 4 Dove Creek 46.333 5 Cotopaxi 45.800 6 Peetz 42.333 7 Community Christian 41.000 8 Caliche 40.889 9 Fleming 37.500 10 Eads 36.900 11 Manzanola 36.875 12 Holly 32.200 13 Rocky Mountain Lutheran 28.500 14 Cornerstone Christian Academy 24.500 15 Cheyenne Wells 24.000 16 Briggsdale 18.400 17 Primero 13.750 18 Walsh 12.500 19 Denver Jewish Day 10.000 20 Weldon Valley 10.000 -
Baseball’s Wild Card point standings, April 2
Powered byWild Card points help determine the postseason fields in 3A, 4A and 5A, with 4A and 5A also using them for seeding. Find a more detailed breakdown here.
Baseball’s Wild Card point standings for April 2 are below.
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Class 5A Rank School Points 1 Chatfield 109.429 2 Regis Jesuit 104.167 3 Fairview 104.000 4 ThunderRidge 103.286 5 Columbine 101.000 6 Dakota Ridge 97.125 7 Arapahoe 96.143 8 Douglas County 94.857 9 Rock Canyon 93.667 10 Monarch 92.800 11 Ralston Valley 92.714 12 Mountain Vista 92.500 13 Grand Junction Central 92.000 14 Fossil Ridge 91.857 15 Grand Junction 91.400 16 Fruita Monument 90.545 17 Chaparral 90.333 18 Prairie View 89.714 19 Brighton 87.875 20 Mullen 87.667 21 Arvada West 86.875 22 Rocky Mountain 86.400 23 Lakewood 86.000 24 Lincoln 85.667 25 Castle View 85.500 26 Cherry Creek 84.125 27 Pine Creek 82.625 28 Mountain Range 82.429 29 Standley Lake 81.625 30 Bear Creek 81.571 31 Doherty 81.000 32 Horizon 80.714 33 Highlands Ranch 80.714 34 Denver East 78.667 35 Northglenn 76.625 36 Grandview 76.400 37 Rangeview 76.333 38 Aurora Central 75.750 39 Legend 75.714 40 Greeley West 75.143 41 Eaglecrest 74.500 42 Boulder 73.857 43 Overland 73.667 44 Littleton 73.167 45 George Washington 72.636 46 Montbello 71.875 47 Palmer 71.286 48 Heritage 70.714 49 Liberty 69.857 50 Fountain-Fort Carson 69.714 51 Westminster 68.875 52 Pomona 67.429 53 Poudre 67.167 54 Legacy 64.333 55 Rampart 63.875 56 Cherokee Trail 63.400 57 Hinkley 61.889 58 Loveland 60.200 59 Fort Collins 60.000 60 Smoky Hill 59.429 61 Gateway 57.444 62 Adams City 51.111 63 Thornton 49.000 Class 4A Rank School Points 1 Evergreen 99.500 2 Niwot 99.250 3 Elizabeth 99.167 4 Ponderosa 95.000 5 Montrose 94.875 6 Lewis-Palmer 94.000 7 Wheat Ridge 93.250 8 Windsor 92.625 9 Green Mountain 92.600 10 Delta 91.222 11 Longmont 90.143 12 Skyview 88.143 13 Falcon 87.714 14 Palmer Ridge 86.857 15 Skyline 86.000 16 Air Academy 85.400 17 Valor Christian 84.625 18 Canon City 83.800 19 Durango 83.625 20 D’Evelyn 82.000 21 Palisade 81.625 22 Golden 80.200 23 Pueblo Centennial 79.333 24 Thomas Jefferson 79.250 25 Mesa Ridge 79.222 26 Northridge 77.833 27 Widefield 77.500 28 Mountain View 74.750 29 Rifle 74.429 30 Erie 74.333 31 Frederick 74.286 32 Denver North 74.250 33 Vista PEAK Prep 74.222 34 Conifer 74.000 35 Steamboat Springs 73.500 36 Kennedy 73.273 37 Montezuma-Cortez 72.750 38 Denver West 71.500 39 Battle Mountain 71.500 40 Alameda 71.000 41 Pueblo Central 70.667 42 Pueblo West 70.333 43 Greeley Central 70.222 44 Eagle Valley 69.500 45 Pueblo East 69.500 46 Silver Creek 69.375 47 Pueblo South 68.857 48 Mead 68.750 49 Thompson Valley 67.333 50 Berthoud 67.167 51 Discovery Canyon 66.571 52 Coronado 64.000 53 Vista Ridge 64.000 54 Pueblo County 62.833 55 Sand Creek 62.667 56 Arvada 62.000 57 Fort Morgan 60.333 58 Englewood 60.143 59 Cheyenne Mountain 60.000 60 Broomfield 59.600 61 Woodland Park 55.500 62 Centaurus 53.000 63 Summit 52.000 64 Glenwood Springs 51.000 65 Roosevelt 50.833 66 Denver South 48.909 67 Weld Central 45.833 68 Sierra 45.571 69 Mitchell 38.000 70 Harrison 34.000 Class 3A Rank School Points 1 Eaton 90.500 2 Valley 82.000 3 Kent Denver 82.000 4 Cedaredge 80.800 5 Holy Family 80.667 6 Gunnison 79.000 7 The Classical Academy 79.000 8 University 78.000 9 Lamar 77.167 10 Faith Christian 77.000 11 Arrupe Jesuit 75.333 12 Basalt 75.000 13 Brush 69.750 14 Fort Lupton 69.250 15 Centauri 67.000 16 Platte Valley 66.600 17 Florence 65.500 18 St. Mary’s 65.000 19 Olathe 63.111 20 Moffat County 61.286 21 Strasburg 61.000 22 Bennett 60.750 23 Sheridan 60.571 24 Manitou Springs 58.000 25 La Junta 57.125 26 Buena Vista 56.500 27 Bishop Machebeuf 54.429 28 Pagosa Springs 54.333 29 The Academy 53.200 30 Peak to Peak 53.000 31 Clear Creek/Gilpin County 51.667 32 Alamosa 51.333 33 Ellicott 51.250 34 Sterling 50.125 35 Trinidad 49.714 36 Roaring Fork 46.000 37 Colorado Springs Christian 45.500 38 Dolores Huerta Prep 44.143 39 Monte Vista 43.800 40 Jefferson Academy 42.000 41 Salida 41.000 42 Denver Science & Tech Stapleton 39.500 43 Coal Ridge 38.833 44 Grand Valley 38.750 45 Platte Canyon 38.600 46 Middle Park 36.250 47 Colorado Academy 36.000 48 Estes Park 35.571 49 Aspen 34.286 50 Manual 34.200 51 Bruce Randolph 33.250 52 Jefferson 28.333 53 KIPP Denver Collegiate 20.000 Class 2A Rank School Points 1 Rye 69.143 2 Peyton 69.143 3 Swink 67.333 4 Hotchkiss 65.000 5 Kiowa 65.000 6 Sedgwick County 63.000 7 Front Range Christian 62.500 8 Rangely 62.200 9 Denver Christian 59.500 10 Sierra Grande 59.333 11 Resurrection Christian 59.000 12 Springfield 59.000 13 Ignacio 58.667 14 Rocky Ford 58.143 15 Yuma 57.750 16 Fowler 57.400 17 Limon 56.429 18 Holyoke 55.667 19 Crowley County 54.200 20 Nucla 53.800 21 Burlington 53.667 22 Lyons 52.833 23 Dolores 52.714 24 Center 51.286 25 Lutheran 51.200 26 Alexander Dawson 49.714 27 Custer County 49.667 28 Haxtun 49.000 29 South Park 48.143 30 Paonia 47.167 31 Akron 45.000 32 Calhan 44.667 33 John Mall 44.000 34 Las Animas 42.000 35 Evangelical Christian 39.500 36 Wray 39.000 37 Dayspring Christian Academy 38.000 38 Merino 37.500 39 Longmont Christian 35.286 40 Sargent 33.000 41 Highland 32.750 42 Meeker 32.500 43 Simla 30.000 44 Sanford 27.500 45 Antonito 26.000 46 Wiggins 25.000 47 Denver Academy 20.000 48 County Line [Wiley/McClave] 15.750 49 Pikes Peak Christian 15.000 50 Cripple Creek-Victor 10.000 Class 1A Rank School Points 1 Stratton 62.333 2 Elbert 61.250 3 Weldon Valley 50.000 4 Granada 44.500 5 Dove Creek 44.500 6 Cotopaxi 40.250 7 Peetz 38.000 8 Community Christian 36.857 9 Manzanola 33.800 10 Eads 28.857 11 Caliche 28.286 12 Rocky Mountain Lutheran 25.750 13 Cheyenne Wells 23.333 14 Fleming 22.500 15 Cornerstone Christian Academy 22.000 16 Holly 13.333 17 Primero 11.667 18 Briggsdale 10.000 19 Denver Jewish Day 7.500 -
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, M2013 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, D2013 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, M2013 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, M2014 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.”[divider]
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, LSMDenver 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, M2013 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/M2014 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: 0-14Heritage 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, M2014 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/A2013 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, D2013 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, M2013 highlight: “Young. Bought into concept to believe they could do something special,” Soran said. “Big win in quarters. Tough loss in semis.”
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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, D2013 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, A2013 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, D2013 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, LSM2013 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, G2014 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, LSM2013 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: 4-10Cherry 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, D2014 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/Defense2013 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, A2014 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;field2013 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), D2013 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: 14-4Summit 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, MTelluride 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/M2013 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, M2013 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: 0-8Conifer 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. CecilGolden 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, M2013 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: 5-8Ridgeview Rams
Coach: N/A
2013 record: 0-9Valor 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, D2014 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)
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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, A2013 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: 2-10Ponderosa 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, D2013 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