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  • All-state girls basketball teams for the 2018-19 season

    The 2018-19 all-state girls basketball teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

    These teams were created following a lengthy process which included nominations from leagues, and then a week-long vote of coaches.

    A specific player of the year vote was held in each class, as was a vote for coach of the year.

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    Class 5A

    Highlands Ranch Cherry Creek girls basketball
    (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    Player of the year: Jana Van Gytenbeek, Cherry Creek

    Coach of the year: Clint Evans, Cherry Creek

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Francesca Belibi Regis Jesuit Senior PF/SF/C
    Alisha Davis Grandview Senior –
    Kasey Neubert Highlands Ranch Senior PF
    Ashley Steffeck Fossil Ridge Senior PG
    Jana Van Gytenbeek Cherry Creek Junior PG
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Raegan Beers Valor Christian Freshman F/C
    Cali Clark Cherry Creek Junior PF/SF
    Alyssa Jimenez Horizon Senior PG
    Allyah Marlett Grandview Senior SG/PG
    Autumn Watts Highlands Ranch Senior PF/SF/C

    Honorable mention: Dezmonea Antwine, Denver East, Senior; Juanita Aragon, Greeley West, Sophomore; Jennessy Aragon, Adams City, Senior; Jamie Bain, Highlands Ranch, Senior; Lauren Betts, Grandview, Freshman; Angel Broadus, Rangeview, Senior; Victoria Cabrera, Prairie View, Senior; Sanee’ Cates, Palmer, Senior; Sydney Daniels, Dakota Ridge, Senior; Samantha Deem, Horizon, Senior; Lexi Eberhardt, Loveland, Senior; Timiya Guevara, Denver South, Sophomore; Makayla Hemingway, Cherokee Trail, Junior; Shamahra Henderson, Thornton, Junior; Emerson Herrmann, Monarch, Senior; Hollie Hoffman, Windsor, Senior; Amy Holland, Mountain Vista, Junior; Denali Hughes, Vista PEAK Prep, Senior; Seairra Hughes, Vista PEAK Prep, Junior; Kacee Kyle, Cherry Creek, Sophomore; Isabel Layne, Fort Collins, Senior; Kaylah Lewis, Brighton, Senior; Halle Mackiewicz, Legacy, Junior; Lydia Marshall, Liberty, Junior; Brionna McBride, Doherty, Senior; Jada Moore, Regis Jesuit, Junior; Shelby Nichols, Ralston Valley, Senior; Kai Padilla, Northglenn, Senior; Steph Peterson, Broomfield, Senior; Jenna Siebert, Valor Christian, Sophomore; Sydney Speights, Chaparral, Senior; Grace Talbot, Chatfield, Freshman; Avery Vansickle, Regis Jesuit, Sophomore; Samiyah Worrell, Fountain-Fort Carson, Senior.

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    Class 4A

    Pueblo South Mullen girls basketball
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Gabi Lucero, Pueblo South

    Coach of the year: Frank Cawley, Mullen

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Kylee Blacksten Air Academy Junior G/G
    Claudia Dillon Evergreen Senior PF/C
    Gabi Lucero Pueblo South Senior C
    Megan Pohs Mullen Sophomore –
    Hannah Simental Pueblo West Junior PG
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Serin Dunne Mesa Ridge Junior PG
    Genevieve Gudino Holy Family Sophomore PG/SG
    Sydney Leeper Berthoud Senior PG/SG
    Ashten Prechtel Discovery Canyon Senior C
    D’nae Wilson Sierra Junior PG

    Honorable mention: RaLeigh Basart, Mountain View, Senior; Autumn Boyles, The Classical Academy, Senior; Kharial Clark, Thomas Jefferson, Senior; Nikki Derrell, Sand Creek, Sophomore; Sydnee Durtsche, Thompson Valley, Junior; Breanna Fowler, Berthoud, Sophomore; Gracie Gallegos, Mullen, Freshman; Ximena Gutierrez, Glenwood Springs, Senior; Courtney Hank, Green Mountain, Sophomore; Naomi Hidalgo, Greeley Central, Senior; Lauren Kia, Erie, Senior; Nicole Levine, Evergreen, Sophomore; Liberty Line, Ponderosa, Sophomore; Jocelyn Marquez, Pueblo Central, Junior; Seneya Martinez, Northridge, Freshman; Erin Mauro, Pueblo County, Junior; Kaitlyn McKenzie, Holy Family, Senior; Kennadie Minerich, Montrose, Junior; Amyah Moore, Harrison, Sophomore; Drea Nelson, Pueblo South, Senior; Ally Nichols, Montrose, Junior; Imani Perez, Mullen, Freshman; Ashayla Powers, Skyline, Junior; Aubree Raimer, Greeley Central, Senior; Aaliyah Ricketts, Widefield, Senior; Daija Robbins, Thomas Jefferson, Senior; Kaydee Sims, Weld Central, Sophomore; Zoe Sims, Air Academy, Senior; Masi Smith, Rifle, Senior; Lexi Szathmary, D’Evelyn, Sophomore; Sophia Trujillo, Skyview, Senior; Maya Whiteside, George Washington, Sophomore.

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    Class 3A

    St. Mary's Eaton girls bsaketball
    (David Harvey/ImageProPhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Josephine Howery, St. Mary’s

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

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Megan Engesser Colorado Springs Christian Senior G
    Seneca Hackley St. Mary’s Junior W/SG
    Josephine Howery St. Mary’s Junior PG/SG/W
    Rachel Ingram Colorado Springs Christian Senior G
    Caileen Sienknecht Manitou Springs Senior G
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Bailie Duncan Eaton Senior SG
    Courtney Freeman Cedaredge Senior –
    Hailey Griego Pagosa Springs Junior P
    Kate Webster Lutheran Senior PG/SF/SG
    Devin Wilson Pagosa Springs Senior G

    Honorable mention: Corrie Anderson, Colorado Springs Christian, Junior; Kinlie Brennise, Moffat County, Senior; Emily Broadhurst, Roaring Fork, Junior; Slyvie Caton, Alamosa, Senior; Samantha Chambers, Ellicott, Senior; Shaya Chenoweth, Grand Valley, Senior; Cydnee Collins, Eagle Ridge Academy, Junior; Catherine Cummings, St. Mary’s, Junior; Mikylah Espinosa, The Academy, Freshman; Faith Fetzer, Platte Valley, Senior; Sara Geddes, Delta, Junior; Alejandra Godina, Salida, Senior; Jadalise Gomez, Riverdale Ridge, Freshman; Lilly Johnson, Englewood, Junior; Lilly Lavier, Alamosa, Junior; Amanda Licht, Kent Denver, Freshman; Adet Malbeny, Bishop Machebeuf, Senior; Madelyn Malm, University, Senior; Natalia Miller-Forrest, SkyView Academy, Senior; Brecken Payne, Lamar, Senior; Elisabeth Perl, Resurrection Christian, Senior; Addie Randel, Eaton, Junior; Stephanie Schultz, Lutheran, Sophomore; Breanna Swann, The Vanguard School, Senior; Izzy Swanson, Liberty Common, Sophomore; Taylor Webster, Lake County, Senior; Melissa Wilson, Centauri, Senior.

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    Class 2A

    (Dave Gustafson/Yuma Pioneer)

    Player of the year: Cody Robinson, Yuma

    Coach of the year: Bob Rahm, Yuma

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Chasey Blach Yuma Senior C
    Brianna Denton Swink Senior SG/SF
    Kendra Parra Del Norte Junior SG
    Cody Robinson Yuma Senior SG/PG/PF
    Morgan Smith Wray Senior –
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Kegan Hamacher Simla Senior G/F
    Kyla O’Neal Swink Senior /PG
    Abby Snyder Rocky Ford Sophomore G
    Anna Weisensee Limon Senior –
    Laramie Woods Highland Senior –

    Honorable mention: Sydney Adamson, Rye, Freshman; Kara Amidon, Denver Christian, Junior; Asia Caldon, Sanford, Freshman; Sarah Collins, Heritage Christian, Senior; Kaitlyn Day, Dawson School, Junior; Lainie Dillon, Sargent, Senior; Julia Dinwiddie, Meeker, Junior; Viri Escobar, Yuma, Senior; Paige Finegan, Wiggins, Junior; Sidney Hines, Limon, Junior; Tierra Holland, Swink, Senior; Emma Johnson, Heritage Christian, Junior; Lacie Jones, Del Norte, Senior; Taby Jones, Wray, Sophomore; Toni Lopez, Limon, Junior; Kiela Madrid, Del Norte, Senior; Tatum Majors, Dolores, Senior; Shelby Miller, Peyton, Sophomore; Reagan Nolin, Yuma, Junior; Mackenzie Peterson, Sanford, Junior; Whitney Richardi, Colorado Springs School, Sophomore; Megan Shelton, Meeker, Senior; Taeryn Trumper, Holyoke, Junior; Chloe Veilleux, Soroco, Senior; Elissa Velasquez, Dolores Huerta Prep, Junior.

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    Class 1A

    Kit Carson Haxtun girls basketball
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Tess Hornung, Kit Carson

    Coach of the year: Sara Crawford, Kit Carson

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Tess Hornung Kit Carson Senior PF/SG/SF
    Olivia Isenbart Kit Carson Senior C
    Dawson Knode Haxtun Senior P/G/F
    Jessica Slane Sangre de Cristo Senior –
    McKenzie Smith Kit Carson Senior SG/PG
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Kaylee Corsentino La Veta Senior –
    Hope Davies Cripple Creek-Victor Senior –
    Delaney Eskew South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] Junior –
    Kendyl Kirkwood Fleming Sophomore F
    Kylie Krise Briggsdale Freshman G

    Honorable mention: Ally Bartholomew, Cheraw, Senior; Molly Brown, Haxtun, Senior; Claire Carlson, Cotopaxi, Junior; Kylee Christensen, Sangre de Cristo, Sophomore; Abby Corona, Sierra Grande, Senior; Whitney Echols, Longmont Christian, Senior; Lauren Fairchild, Ouray, Senior; Tori Goode, Kim/Branson, Senior; Koylynn Gulliford, Cotopaxi, Sophomore; Alyssa Hammel, Mountain Valley/Moffat, Junior; Grace Hatfield, Dove Creek, Sophomore; Frances Hilliard, Shining Mountain, Sophomore; Shelby Hoffman, Briggsdale, Sophomore; Reyna Isenbart, Kit Carson, Junior; Devynn Johnson, North Park, Senior; Haley Johnson, Kit Carson, Senior; Micah Koolstra, Arickaree/Woodlin, Senior; Kimberlyn Krise, Briggsdale, Junior; Jentry Largent, De Beque, Senior; Graycee Lay, Elbert, Senior; Jenna Lengfelder, Fleming, Senior; Brooke Long, Belleview Christian, Senior; Brianna Martinez, Antonito, Senior; Faith Novess, De Beque, Senior; Jordan Parker, McClave, Senior; Lydia Pejsa-Stegner, Merino, Senior; Ryely Smartt, Genoa-Hugo/Karval, Junior; Marisa Vazquez, Wiley, Senior; Kaylee Wilson, Eads, Senior; Kirsten Wood, Weldon Valley, Senior.

  • All-state wrestling teams for the 2018-19 season

    The 2018-19 all-state wrestling teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

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

    Cohl Schultz Ponderosa wrestling
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Cohlton Schultz, Ponderosa

    Coach of the year: Sam Federico, Pomona

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Daniel Cardenas Freshman Pomona 120
    Vince Cornella Sophomore Monarch 113
    Franklin Cruz Sophomore Pomona 182
    Alec Hargreaves Junior Rocky Mountain 195
    Austin McFadden Senior Prairie View 152
    Justin Pacheco Senior Pomona 132
    Kenny Sailas Sophomore Brighton 106
    Marquez Salazar Senior Adams City 160
    Fabian Santillan Senior Grandview 138
    Cohlton Schultz Senior Ponderosa 285
    Mosha Schwartz Senior Ponderosa 126
    Antonio Segura Sophomore Regis Jesuit 145
    Jay Skalecki Senior Grand Junction 170
    Hunter Tobiasson Senior Grand Junction 220
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Joey Airola Freshman Boulder 106
    Keegan Bailey Senior Fruita Monument 195
    Tyson Beauperthuy Junior Doherty 152
    Kai Blake Senior Cherry Creek 170
    Joshua Deaguero Junior Adams City 138
    Armando Garcia Sophomore Denver East 113
    Sam Hart Sophomore Cherokee Trail 220
    Joey Joiner Junior Legacy 145
    Austin Kelchen Senior Douglas County 160
    Colin Lavell Senior Legend 285
    Jaron Mahler Sophomore Ponderosa 120
    Randy Myers Sophomore Castle View 132
    Jake Welch Senior Valor Christian 182
    Wyatt Yapoujian Junior Pomona 126

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    Class 4A

    State wrestling
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Andrew Alirez, Greeley Central

    Coach of the year: Pat Laughlin, Pueblo East

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Andrew Alirez Senior Greeley Central 152
    Patrick Allis Senior Discovery Canyon 126
    Drake Engelking Senior Longmont 170
    Christopher Fasano Senior Pueblo County 160
    Zion Freeman Senior Pueblo East 195
    Andy Garcia Junior Pueblo East 285
    Brendon Garcia Senior Pueblo County 113
    Jaxon Garoutte Junior Pueblo County 145
    Darren Green Junior Broomfield 138
    Brady Parker Junior Windsor 106
    Dominic Robles Senior Pueblo East 220
    Isaiah Salazar Junior Windsor 182
    Dominick Serrano Junior Windsor 132
    Will Vombaur Senior Windsor 120
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Tyler Carpenter Junior Broomfield 285
    Dominick Castro Sophomore Pueblo Centennial 106
    Malachi Contreras Junior Mountain View 120
    Jayson Davis Senior Pueblo County 182
    Cody Eaton Junior Windsor 170
    Xavier Espinoza Senior Pueblo East 113
    NIco Gagliardi Freshman Cheyenne Mountain 195
    Cole Hernandez Senior Pueblo Centennial 145
    KJ Kearns Senior Pueblo County 160
    Gage Pruitt Senior Canon City 220
    Ryan Roth Senior Pueblo East 126
    James Ruona Senior Canon City 132
    Trevor Singleton Senior Pueblo County 152
    Aaden Valdez Junior Pueblo East 138

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    Class 3A

    State wrestling
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Joe Chavez, Alamosa

    Coach of the year: Gary Ramstetter, Alamosa

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Joe Chavez Senior Alamosa 126
    Nick Gallegos Junior Jefferson 152
    Isaiah Gamez Junior La Junta 120
    Ty Garnhart Senior Eaton 170
    Brady Hankin Freshman Woodland Park 106
    Nathan Johns Senior The Classical Academy 182
    Abe Leonard Senior Elizabeth 195
    Angelo Lozado Freshman Jefferson 113
    Cameron Lucero Sophomore Pagosa Springs 145
    Emanuel Munoz-Alcala Junior University 285
    Zane Rankin Sophomore Lamar 132
    Isaiah Rios Sophomore Valley 138
    Eli Smith Senior Salida 220
    Jaziah Whaley Junior Valley 160
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Ethan Andrade Senior Lamar 120
    Austyn Binkly Senior Berthoud 145
    Holt Brashears Senior Salida 195
    Davion Chavez Sophomore Alamosa 106
    Lucas Comroe Junior Eagle Valley 132
    Toby Gavette Senior Eaton 113
    Jimmy Gonzales Senior Pueblo Central 126
    Oswaldo Nunez Senior Brush 152
    Wyatt Pfau Senior Brush 170
    Cody Ponce Junior Eagle Valley 220
    Logan Thompson Senior University 285
    Amos Wilson Junior Glenwood Springs 182
    Dylan Yancey Senior Eaton 138
    Josh Yancey Junior Platte Valley 160

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    Class 2A

    State wrestling
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Seth McFall, Fowler

    Coach of the year: Matt Brown, Wray

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Louis Aguilar Senior Burlington 152
    Anthony Aldretti Sophomore John Mall 132
    Michael Atencio Sophomore Rye 113
    Bennie Chacon Senior Centauri 285
    Will Gabriel Senior Nucla 182
    Trey Geyer Sophomore Cedaredge 120
    Micah Hertrich Junior Buena Vista 160
    Oran Huff Sophomore Lyons 126
    Jace Logan Senior Soroco 170
    Zach Martin Senior Centauri 145
    Seth McFall Senior Fowler 106
    Jesse Tapia Junior Rocky Ford 195
    Taj Van der Linde Senior Cedaredge 220
    Wesley VanMatre Junior John Mall 138
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Jayce Bauer Senior County Line 220
    Ethan Burns Junior Holly 152
    Sergio Campos Senior Hotchkiss 132
    Eyan Chavez Freshman Centauri 126
    Tyler Collins Sophomore Wray 138
    Anthony Felice Senior Paonia 195
    Cade Hillman Senior Wray 160
    Dillon Jaramillo Senior Rocky Ford 120
    Tannen Kennedy Senior Meeker 145
    Cole Miller Freshman Rye 106
    Levi Peterson Junior Paonia 285
    Hunter Planansky Junior Hayden 182
    Cade Rockwell Junior Wray 113
    Carlos Tarin Senior Wray 170

  • All-state football teams for the 2018 season

    The 2018 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 then a vote of head coaches across the state.

    Players were placed onto the first-team, second-team and honorable mention based upon the number of votes they received. In 5A-1A, spots were reserved for linemen and one kicker/punter, while 8-man reserved spots for linemen.

    CHSAA does not determine who makes or doesn’t make the team; they are created from the results of the coaches’ vote.

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    Class 5A

    Fairview Horizon football
    (Steve Oathout)

    Player of the year: Aidan Atkinson, Fairview

    Coach of the year: Ed McCaffrey, Valor Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Elijah Anderson-Taylor Eaglecrest Senior LB/RB
    Aidan Atkinson Fairview Junior QB
    Reece Atteberry Eaglecrest Junior OT/DE
    Jordan Billingsley Grandview Senior RB
    Logan DeArment Columbine Senior QB/CB
    Andrew Gentry Columbine Junior G/OT
    Aidan Ikaika Keanaaina Mullen Junior NG/G
    Dylan James Eaglecrest Senior QB/RB
    Austin Johnson Highlands Ranch Senior G/DT
    Spencer Lambert ThunderRidge Senior RB/CB
    Carson Lee Cherry Creek Junior OT/C
    Michael Lynn Cherry Creek Senior OT
    Kiahn Martinez Regis Jesuit Senior RB
    Luke McCaffrey Valor Christian Senior QB
    Barrett Miller Eaglecrest Senior OT/DT
    Alex Padilla Cherry Creek Senior QB
    Alec Pell Cherry Creek Senior FB/RB/LB
    Billy Pospisil Pomona Senior WR/FS
    Cian Quiroga Valor Christian Senior OT/DT
    Brad Roberts Ralston Valley Senior RB/LB
    Roger Rosengarten Valor Christian Junior DT/DE
    Mason Schultz Grandview Senior OL/OC/DL
    Cobi Wood Grandview Senior K
    Ethan Zemla Valor Christian Senior MLB/TE
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Alijah Bates Doherty Senior OT/DE
    Garrett Bishop Pomona Junior OT
    Henry Blackburn Fairview Junior WR/FS
    Carson Brantley Cherry Creek Senior FS/SS
    Cade Bruckman Grandview Junior MLB/FB
    Corbin Curry Columbine Senior  
    Ben Earnest Columbine Senior OL/DL
    Ethan Frasier ThunderRidge Senior MLB
    Matt Greenwald Fairview Senior WR/DB
    Andrew Grout Castle View Senior OT/DL
    Jack Howell Valor Christian Sophomore QB/WR/FS
    Hayden Isenhart Grandview Senior DE/TE
    Austin Jandik Cherokee Trail Junior DL/MLB
    Justin Lohrenz Columbine Junior TE/DE
    Chase Lopez Valor Christian Junior WR/DB/ATH
    Kevin Lukasiewicz Arapahoe Senior QB/P
    Chris McEahern Arvada West Senior WR
    Dylan Morrill Columbine Senior G/DE
    Colten Muller Pomona Senior WR/QB
    Maxwell Nwokeuwu ThunderRidge Senior OL/DL
    Braden Siders Ralston Valley Junior DE
    Jake Steinmetz Boulder Senior CB/WR
    Isaac Townsend Ralston Valley Senior DE/TE

    Honorable mention: JJ Augustus, Eaglecrest, Senior, WR/CB; Tyler Banks, Fairview, Senior, OL/DL; Alex Bishard, Legacy, Senior, G/DT; Grayson Blackmon, Cherry Creek, Junior, DT; Vance Brazile, Cherry Creek, Senior, TE; Manuel Corrales, Westminster, Junior, OL/DL; Brian Crespo, Poudre, Junior, OL; Erik Delgado, Far Northeast Warriors, Senior, K/P; Bryce DesJardins, Fairview, Senior, WR/CB; Elijah Ewing, Denver East, Senior, WR/DB; Aaron Franklin, Denver East, Junior, WR/DB; Ryan Gilmore, ThunderRidge, Senior, QB; Thomas Harries, Ralston Valley, Senior, FS/WR; Zach Heckman, Fossil Ridge, Senior, G/OT; David Hoage, Smoky Hill, Senior, RB/MLB; Pierce Holley, Lakewood, Senior, QB; Cole Jesch, Ralston Valley, Senior, OT/C; Q Jones, Fountain-Fort Carson, Sophomore, RB/FS/SS; Adam Karas, Pomona, Junior, OT; Luke Keefe, Regis Jesuit, Senior, DE/DT; Dakota Key, Legacy, Junior, RB/LB; Casey Knutsen, Fossil Ridge, Senior, SS/RB/P; Colin Lavell, Legend, Senior, OT/G; Ryan Le, Mountain Vista, Senior, G/C; Brady Legault, Arvada West, Senior, G/DT; Devon Lobato, Doherty, Senior, FS; Geno Macias, Regis Jesuit, Senior, LB/SS; JP Martinez, Westminster, Senior, OL/DL; Mikey McClelland, Chaparral, Senior, DT/DE; Raymond Mclaughlin, Fountain-Fort Carson, Senior, C; Kyle Moretti, Pomona, Junior, MLB/FB; Sam Motzkus, ThunderRidge, Senior, DE; Brandy Okeke, Grandview, Senior, DE/LB; Trustin Oliver, Legend, Senior, WR; Lance Opp, Highlands Ranch, Senior, WR/LB; Cole Oster, Castle View, Senior, S/RB; Matt Pando, Northglenn, Senior, C; Dadrian Paris, Horizon, Senior, WR; Cole Parrott, Columbine, Senior, DL/TE/LS; Dayne Prim, Grandview, Senior, WR; Jalon’e Rice, Overland, Senior, WR/CB; Scott Ruckel, ThunderRidge, Senior, WR; Myles Ruiz, Cherokee Trail, Senior, DB/WR; Obasanjo Sanni, Smoky Hill, Junior, RB; Gavin Sawchuk, Valor Christian, Freshman, WR; Ben Schneider, Ralston Valley, Senior, LB/MLB; Liban Shongolo, Adams City, Senior, QB/SS; Malik Sparrow, Cherokee Trail, Senior, RB; Preston Stansel, Boulder, Senior, ATH; Grant Stewartson, Highlands Ranch, Junior, OL/DL; Jack Thiele, Pomona, Senior, SS/CB; Anthony Thomas, Rangeview, Junior, G/DT.

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    Class 4A

    Loveland Skyline football
    (David Harvey/ImageProPhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Zach Weinmaster, Loveland

    Coach of the year: Wayne McGinn, Loveland

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Garrett Beckman Greeley West Senior OT/G
    Ryder Blair Ponderosa Senior LB/TE
    Brenden Bower Loveland Senior C/NG
    Travis Bretches Loveland Senior DE/G
    Steven Croell Broomfield Senior QB
    Bryce Delahoy Rampart Senior RB/NG
    Ethan Drewes Skyline Senior MLB/OT/DT
    Chris Eckerman Montrose Senior RB/DB
    Jered Garcia Dakota Ridge Senior RB
    Jeremy Hollingsworth Skyline Senior RB
    Anthony Johnston Chatfield Senior OT/DE
    Kaden Jolley Fruita Monument Senior DE
    Riley Kinney Loveland Senior QB
    Isaiah Meyers Loveland Senior CB/SB
    David Moore III Pine Creek Junior RB/CB
    Cody Rakowsky Loveland Senior RB/CB
    Telvin Townsend Longmont Senior OT/FB
    Ethan Waite Ponderosa Senior DE/FB
    Deonte Washington Vista Ridge Senior DE/LB
    Zach Weinmaster Loveland Senior RB/SS
    Derek West Greeley West Senior RB/SS
    Kyle West Skyline Senior WR/LB
    Charlie Wildermuth Chatfield Senior K/WR
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Cade Balleweg Grand Junction Central Senior WR/RB/ATH
    Hunter Barnes Chatfield Senior RB
    Sean Boylan Loveland Senior MLB/FB
    Ryan Capasso Broomfield Senior LB/OT
    Thomas Ceniceros Montrose Senior DT/OL
    Matthew Eich Broomfield Sophomore K
    Drake Engelking Longmont Senior RB/FB
    Alex France Standley Lake Senior QB/DB
    Travis Heath Fruita Monument Senior OL/DL
    Matthew Heitmann Dakota Ridge Junior OL/DL/LS
    Tanner Hickey Grand Junction Central Senior FS/SS
    Frankie Ingraldi Widefield Senior RB/LB
    Kyle Jameson Pueblo West Senior FS/WR
    Max Lofy Pine Creek Junior ATH
    LaDarius Mays Coronado Junior RB/FS
    Collin Morrison Loveland Senior DE
    Treyton Queen Fruita Monument Senior FB/DE
    Marc Rocha Standley Lake Senior OL/DL
    Ryan Ruger Broomfield Senior G/OT
    Chase Silva Skyline Sophomore QB/FS
    Levi Taylor Ponderosa Senior OT
    Jack Walters Golden Senior WR/FS
    Adam Weaver Pine Creek Senior G/DT

    Honorable mention: Donovan Andrus, Grand Junction, Senior, DE/OG; Cauy Boulden, Montrose, Senior, WR/DB; Andre Brown, Greeley West, Senior, DE; Blake Bucca, Standley Lake, Senior, OL/DL; Ricky Childers, Skyline, Senior, G/NG; Drake Cortez, Brighton, Senior, WR/RB/CB; Oakley Dehning, Longmont, Senior, QB; Michael Deschene, Loveland, Senior, MLB/FB; Sam Dirks, Silver Creek, Senior, DT/DE; Nick Faraca, Centaurus, Junior, QB; Austin Fiala, Monarch, Junior, RB/MLB; Alex Guzman, Bear Creek, Senior, OT; Isaac Hesse, Skyline, Senior, OT/DL; Kevin Hooks, Cheyenne Mountain, Senior, DB/WR; Soren Howard, Wheat Ridge, Senior, OT/DE/TE; Joe Hufford, Ponderosa, Junior, WR/K/Ret.; Christian Jones, Air Academy, Junior, DL/OL; Noah Karwacki, Vista Peak Prep, Senior, K/P; Emmert Kastendieck, Montrose, Junior, RB/CB; Faleao Leatiota, Mesa Ridge, Senior, NG/C; Jacob Lee, Pueblo West, Senior, DL; Max Marsh, Grand Junction Central, Junior, QB; Braden Martinez, Windsor, Senior, LB/DB; Chandler Mason, Pueblo West, Junior, QB/LB/MLB; Nejon McCray, Denver South, Senior, DE/DT; Kolton Miller, Ponderosa, Sophomore, WR/Ret.; Micaylon Moore, Fort Collins, Senior, WR/DB/Ret.; Gianni Palazzo, Heritage, Senior, QB/SB; Joey Piacenza, Greeley West, Senior, TE/LB; Harlan Potts, Hinkley, Senior, MLB/OT; Elias Rolfe, Pine Creek, Junior, DE; Zach Rush, Fruita Monument, Senior, QB/C; Tyler Schemp, Greeley Central, Senior, OL/DL; Joshua Sharpes, Loveland, Senior, OT; Cole Simmons, Montrose, Junior, OL/LB; Chris Smith, Liberty, Senior, TE/LB; Michael Thompson, Aurora Central, Senior, MLB/TE; Andy Vickery, Heritage, Junior, G/NG; Jack Wathen, Skyline, Senior, WR/LB; Cameron White, Rampart, Senior, G/NG; Elijah Williams, Gateway, Senior, LB/WR.

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    Class 3A

    Pueblo East Palmer Ridge football
    (Chris Fehrm/Chris Fehrm Photography)

    Player of the year: Ty Evans, Palmer Ridge

    Coach of the year: Al Melo, Harrison

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Griffin Anderson Discovery Canyon Senior K
    Luc Andrada Pueblo East Senior QB/CB
    Jason Bruce Palisade Senior RB/CB
    Gage Clawson Discovery Canyon Junior G/MLB
    Carl Cox Palisade Junior G/ILB
    Aidan Cullen Palmer Ridge Senior DE/OT/ATH
    Jacob Dillon Palmer Ridge Senior DT
    Ty Evans Palmer Ridge Senior QB
    Nathan Hackney Erie Senior DT/G
    Kyle Helbig Holy Family Senior TE/WR/DE
    Daveon Hunter Thomas Jefferson Junior LB/RB
    Mitchell Jefferis Palmer Ridge Senior OC
    Kain Medrano Pueblo East Senior WR/FS
    Jaymeson Nelms Erie Senior DE/TE
    Isaiah Padilla Lewis-Palmer Senior G/DT
    Anthony Roberson II Palmer Ridge Junior CB/SB
    Dominic Robles Pueblo East Senior DT/OT
    Noah Roper Erie Senior RB/FS/CB
    Aumiere Shedrick Harrison Senior RB/DL
    Jaden Sparks Palmer Ridge Senior WR/MLB
    Cameron Tucker Palisade Junior QB/FS
    Evan Walsh Lewis-Palmer Senior RB/CB/Ret.
    Orlando Westbrook-Sanchez III Harrison Senior QB/DB
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Zack Anderson Discovery Canyon Senior QB
    Spencer Brooks Erie Senior OT/LB
    Cody Bruce Palmer Ridge Junior OL/DL
    Braden Christie Pueblo South Senior  
    Julian Custine Erie Senior K/P
    Brennen DiBella Mead Senior OT
    Luke Gair Glenwood Springs Senior SB/SS
    Patrick Gonzales Pueblo East Senior RB/SB/MLB
    JP Hamer Fort Morgan Senior RB
    Isaac Linker Fort Morgan Senior QB/MLB
    Dawson Marcum Durango Senior RB/SS
    Quinn Meinert Green Mountain Junior LB
    Ryan Monteleone Discovery Canyon Senior RB/CB
    Nick Norris Fort Morgan Junior OT
    Jay Olson Mead Senior TE/DE
    Logan Robinson Frederick Senior DE/G
    Jeremiah Runco Pueblo East Senior DT/OT
    Brandon Samora Pueblo East Senior OT/G/DT
    Joel Scott Lewis-Palmer Senior TE/LB
    Keshaun Taylor Thomas Jefferson Junior WR/DB
    Trey Towndrow Green Mountain Junior QB/RB
    Miron Washburn Harrison Senior OL/DL
    Will Woodward Evergreen Senior OL/DL

    Honorable mention: Joseph Alejo, Palisade, Junior, TE/LB; Austin Ban, Steamboat Springs, Senior, RB/LB; Will Banks, Green Mountain, Junior, DE; Cayden Camper, Pueblo County, Senior, K/P; Dante Ciaravola, Frederick, Senior, RB/SB/WR; Zak Cossette, Eagle Valley, 0, RB/MLB; Sebastian Dalton, Holy Family, Senior, DT/RB; Hector Escobar, Battle Mountain, Senior, DT/OT/LS; Ben Haefeli, Evergreen, Senior, FS/RB/CB; Ben Hersam, Mitchell, Senior, RB/MLB; Jahvell Johnson-Humphrey, George Washington, Senior, WR/CB; Marcus Kemm, Skyview, Senior, CB/SB; Michael Kumlin, Kennedy, Senior, LB/TE; Tanner Leise, Mead, Senior, DE; Matt Lyons, Harrison, Senior, OL/LB; Nico Martin, Pueblo Central, Senior, RB/WR; Nathaniel Mesa, Harrison, Senior, OL/DL; Taylor Morgan, Summit, Senior, DT/OT/G; Gabe Morgan, Canon City, Junior, OL/DL; Cameron Nellor, Thompson Valley, Junior, SB/QB/SS; Buddie Niccoli, Pueblo Centennial, Senior, RB/LB; Gavin Orbus, Holy Family, Senior, OL; Dorian Pacheco, Lutheran, Freshman, RB/LB; Grant Pullen, George Washington, Senior, DE/TE; Alex Rodriguez, Glenwood Springs, Senior, G/DT; Caleb Sherrill, Falcon, Senior, LB/RB; Cole Sniff, Pueblo South, Senior, RB/FB; Max Tafoya, Denver North, Senior, OT/DT; Nick Wall, Roosevelt, Senior, WR/CB; Carver Willis, Durango, Junior, OT/DT.

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    Class 2A

    La Junta Platte Valley football
    (Lance Wendt/LanceWendt.com)

    Player of the year: Jon Nuschy, La Junta

    Coach of the year: Ty Buderus, La Junta

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Ty Addington La Junta Senior C/DE
    Ty Beaman Berthoud Senior DE/OT
    Vince Deleo Salida Senior MLB/FB/RB
    Isaac Harris Sterling Senior SB/CB
    David Hawkins Bayfield Senior LB/RB
    Kyle Hecker Resurrection Christian Senior OT/MLB
    Noah Hollander Aspen Senior WR/FS
    Gryphin Hooper Platte Valley Junior OT/DE
    Peter Kuppinger Resurrection Christian Senior DE
    David Nagy Faith Christian Senior RB
    Jon Nuschy La Junta Senior QB/SS
    Hunter Paxton Sterling Senior OT/DT
    Alberto Perez Platte Valley Junior TB/LB/K
    Jake Reardon Basalt Senior RB/DB
    Jake Reuss Basalt Senior OL/LB
    Trevor Reuss Basalt Senior QB/LB
    Ernesto Rios Platte Valley Senior TB/LB/P
    Jacob Tafoya La Junta Senior OT/NG
    Jacob Thielen Faith Christian Senior LB/OL
    Tanner Vines Rifle Senior RB/MLB
    Wyatt Warfel Rifle Senior C/DE
    Trevon Wehrman Platte Valley Senior QB
    Zane Zuhlke Resurrection Christian Senior FS/WR
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jordan Abbott Faith Christian Senior S/WR
    Connor Aragon Pagosa Springs Senior RB/MLB
    Aiden Barrios Delta Senior OL/DL
    Holt Brashears Salida Senior DE/C
    Jake Braun D’Evelyn Junior OT/DE
    Matthew Broughton Montezuma-Cortez Senior FB/LB
    Brendan Bunting Platte Valley Senior WR/DB
    Zach Busmente Sterling Junior MLB/OT
    Ty Garnhart Eaton Senior QB/SS/FS
    Christian Lamb Faith Christian Senior G
    Joey Licht Kent Denver Senior QB/DB
    Isaac Lorenzen Bayfield Senior NG/OT
    Kyle Lueck Resurrection Christian Senior RB/LB
    Armondo Martinez Alamosa Senior G/DE
    Noah Miles D’Evelyn Senior ILB/WR/P
    Keyon Prior Bayfield Senior RB/CB
    Alex Riedel Resurrection Christian Senior LB/RB
    Eli Smith Salida Senior WR/LB
    Reece Ullery Elizabeth Senior RB/FS
    John Van Hattem Resurrection Christian Senior OC
    James Waddles La Junta Senior OT/DE
    Daniel Westbrook Bayfield Senior DE/OT
    Josh Yancey Platte Valley Junior WB/DB

    Honorable mention: Jared Baker, Moffat County, Senior, G/DE; Andrew Borquez, Alameda, Senior, DL/OL; Antonio Chavez, La Junta, Junior, RB/LB; Bryson Cox, Woodland Park, Sophomore, TE/DE; Garrett Craig, The Classical Academy, Senior, OL/DL; Henry Fritzler, Eaton, Senior, DT/G; Hadley Holloway, Bennett, Senior, OT/DT; Dillon Jonsson, Aspen, Senior, OT/DT; Walker Kee, Lamar, Junior; Tyler Kissler, Valley, Senior, CB/WR; Ben Kuhnel, Middle Park, Senior, WR/S/ATH; Dillon Lucas, Prospect Ridge Academy, Senior, RB/LB; John Paul Luebbers, Bishop Machebeuf, Senior, G/DE; Goskany Luquin, Basalt, Senior, DE/OL; Ethan Mackley, Rifle, Junior, G/DE; Ryan Malden, La Junta, Junior, QB/RB; Grady Mandl, The Academy, Senior, WR/CB; Alex Maravilla, Eaton, Senior, MLB/OT; Caleb Miramontes, Delta, Senior, RB/LB; Swayde Noyes, Montezuma-Cortez, Senior, OT/DE; Danny Pelphrey, Berthoud, Senior, WR/DB; Antonio Rivera, Alamosa, Senior, MLB; Riley Romero, La Junta, Senior, WR; Nick Segal, University, Senior, LB/RB; Damian Spell, Coal Ridge, Junior, DT/OG/G; Brady Sullivan, D’Evelyn, Senior, ILB/OG; Angel Villarruel, Englewood, Junior, OL/DL; Mark Walvoord, Kent Denver, Senior, OL/DL; Nick Wellen, Brush, Junior, RB/MLB; Ethan Winden, Weld Central, Senior; Hunter Zentz, Manitou Springs, Senior, WR/CB.

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    Class 1A

    (Alan Versaw/stoutroadsportspage.com)

    Player of the year: Cannan Bennett, Limon

    Coach of the year: Mike O’Dwyer, Limon

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    James Amick Meeker Senior DL/OL
    Cannan Bennett Limon Senior QB/LB
    Logan Blevins Platte Canyon Senior OT/DT
    Peyton Brones Colorado Springs Christian Junior MLB/FB
    Owen Busetti Florence Sophomore MLB/RB
    Bennie Chacon Centauri Senior OT/DT
    Adam Chacon Centauri Junior MLB/G
    Tristan Crowther Centauri Senior DE/WR
    Eddie Duron Strasburg Senior G/MLB
    Hauk Hubbard Limon Senior RB/LB
    Chris Lopez Monte Vista Senior OT/DE
    Logan Marx Limon Junior OL/DL
    Greg Olsen Colorado Springs Christian Senior  
    Ryan Phelan Meeker Sophomore QB/DE
    Braden Sandersfeld Limon Senior WR/DB
    JC Spence Strasburg Senior FS/RB
    Kory Tacha Limon Sophomore RB/LB
    Jesus Trejo Holyoke Senior MLB/RB
    Luis Villalpando Meeker Senior LB/K/G
    Trevor Walker Peyton Senior RB/LB
    Wyatt Warren Strasburg Senior MLB/RB
    Braden Witzel Burlington Senior  
    Javier Zamora Limon Senior OL/DL
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Morgan Arnold Limon Senior OL/DL
    Chase Beckner Holyoke 0 DT/G
    Carson Berghuis Wray Junior DE/OT
    Jaykhale Boiter Jefferson Senior NG/G
    Cannon Buford Crowley County Senior OT/NG
    Gabriel Calhoun St. Mary’s Senior ATH
    Joe Dunn Colorado Springs Christian Sophomore  
    Anthony Felice Paonia Senior RB/LB
    Daniel Frates Peyton Senior DT/G
    Jim Gabriel Buena Vista Junior OT/DT
    Lucas Gerding Clear Creek Senior QB/FS/ATH
    Josh Gonzales Peyton Senior RB/FS
    Eli Hanks Meeker Senior RB/LB
    J.D. Hart Peyton Senior WR/CB
    Cade Hillman Wray Senior RB/MLB
    Javier Lancaster Florence Junior OG/NG
    Zach Martin Centauri Senior WR/CB
    Deontay Martinez Centauri Senior C/DE
    Blake Mosenteen Holyoke 0 RB/SS
    Levi Peterson Paonia Junior OT/DE
    Kurvonte Rice Jefferson Senior SB/QB
    Trevor Tinajera Platte Canyon Senior FS/TE
    Kaidon Wenta Monte Vista Junior RB/LB

    Honorable mention: Koby Anderson, Highland, Senior, TE/LB; Lukas Baltzer, Colorado Springs Christian, Senior; Rian Chavez, Colorado Springs Christian, Sophomore, MLB; Bert Chrastil, Estes Park, Senior, RB/LB; Taylor Clark, Grand Valley, Senior, DE/TE; Edward Cruz, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Senior, OL/DL; Adrian Diaz De Leon, The Pinnacle, Senior, RB/LB/SS; Zach Dube, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Senior, QB/DL; Abraham Echauri, Center, Freshman, WR/CB/ATH; Jase Lantto, Peyton, Junior, DL/OL; Carlos Lopez, Center, Senior, OT/DT/FB; Ivan Martinez Pantaleon, The Pinnacle, Senior, OL/DL/K; Jacob Miller, St. Mary’s, Junior, WR/DB; Grey Neal, Paonia, Junior, QB/LB; Jonathan Pena, Grand Valley, Senior, RB/SB/SS; Jared Reynolds, Cedaredge, Senior, LB/QB; Ricardo Rocha, Rocky Ford, Junior, OL/DL; Ben Sanchez, Clear Creek, Senior, WR/DB; Trevor Smith, Strasburg, Junior, C/DT; Logan Stewart, Highland, Senior, QB/DB; Chad Sutherland, Strasburg, Junior, G/DT; Daniel Tena, Burlington, Senior; David Trujillo, Rocky Ford, Senior, WR/DB; Wesley Van Matre, John Mall, Junior, RB/LB; Taj VanderLinde, Cedaredge, Senior, DL/OL; Lane Walter, Crowley County, Senior, DE/G; Malaki Walters, Florence, Senior, LB/OG; Quamon Williams, Crowley County, Junior; Luke Yates, Buena Vista, Junior, WR/FS.

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    8-man

    Denver Broncos High School Media Day
    (Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos)

    Player of the year: Layne Green, Sedgwick County

    Coach of the year: Chris Michel, Sedgwick County

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Eric Alcala Sedgwick County Senior C/DT
    Luis Dominguez West Grand Senior QB/DB
    Quinton Flanscha Fowler Senior RB/CB
    Matt Frank Merino Senior RB/CB
    Layne Green Sedgwick County Senior RB/DE
    Jordan Knight West Grand Senior OG/LB
    Jace Logan Soroco Senior RB/ILB
    Trysten Moltrer Hoehne Senior RB/DB
    Shane Montoya Hoehne Junior OL/DL
    Grady Nielsen Rangely Senior OL/DL
    Derrick Poss Akron Senior RB/LB
    Max Quint Merino Senior OL/DL
    Kyle Rowe Hoehne Senior RB/DE
    Ethan Walter Sedgwick County Senior  
    Hugh Wheatley West Grand Senior WR/DB
    Adam Zink Caliche Senior RB/MLB
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Braxton Asbell Sargent Sophomore OL/DL
    Drew Brannan Rangely Senior QB/DB
    Erick Chaparro Holly Senior RB/ILB/Ret.
    Kobe Davis Holly Senior DE/QB/WR
    Beau Dukes Springfield Senior QB/LB
    Chance Garcia Mancos Senior RB/MLB
    Tommy Harmon Pikes Peak Christian Senior WR/DE/K
    CJ Hoff Front Range Christian Senior WR/DB
    Federico Orozco Hoehne Senior TE/LB
    Marcos Ramirez West Grand Senior OG/DE
    Devin Ramirez Rangely Senior RB/DB/QB
    Austin Stauffer West Grand Senior OG/DE
    Christian Still Dayspring Christian Academy Sophomore QB/CB
    Frank Torrez Sargent Senior ATH
    Justin Traxler Akron Senior QB/S
    Traevonn Walton Caliche Senior NG/G

    Honorable mention: Braden Anderson, Haxtun, Senior, WR/LB; Jayce Bauer, Wiley, Senior, C/DE/FB; Chris Bolt, Pikes Peak Christian, Senior, OL/DT; Riley Clayton, Sangre de Cristo, Senior, TB/LB; Zach Dolan, Vail Christian, Senior; Devon Frazier, Las Animas, Senior, LB/OL/K; Nate Freeman, Plateau Valley, Senior, OL/DL; Will Gabriel, Norwood, Senior, RB/LB; Dalton Gartrell, Sanford, Senior, TE/DE; Austin Green, Dove Creek, Senior, G/DE; Darias Harms, Simla, Junior; Terrance Heath, Sedgwick County, Sophomore, WR/TE/DE; Jaden Hottinger, Akron, Senior, RB/CB; Isaia Jarvis, Pikes Peak Christian, Senior, OL/LB; Stephen King, Gilpin County, Sophomore, QB/CB; Drew Lloyd, Front Range Christian, Senior, TE/DL; Brad Mazerall, Simla, Senior; Sean McKinley, Pikes Peak Christian, Junior, RB/LB; Austin Mclean, Dayspring Christian Academy, Junior, DT/G; Keegan Medina, Del Norte, Senior, QB; Mikey Mikita, Calhan, Senior, RB/LB; Tristan Moore, Rangely, Senior, TE/ILB; Breccen Morelli, Mancos, Junior, QB/DE; Bryar Morgan, Elbert, Senior; Brendyn Nordyke, Holly, Senior, NG/OG/RB; Beau Parker, Sedgwick County, Junior; Franchesco Rivera, Hoehne, Junior, OL/DL; Adam Sapp, Custer County, Senior, OL/DL; Thor Schiffer, Fowler, Junior, RB/OL/DL; Brady Shelley, Byers, Senior, CB/WR; Tyshawn Silva, Justice, Senior, ATH/DB/Ret.; Daigen Springer, South Park, Senior, TB/DB; Eli Suiters, Swink, Junior, DL/TE.

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    6-man

    Prairie Peetz football
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Bryson Long, Peetz

    Coach of the year: Toby Kechter, Stratton/Liberty

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Bryce Carlstrom North Park Senior ATH
    T.J. Conaway Kit Carson Senior  
    Cordell Farmer Kit Carson Junior DE/TE
    Devon Jara Granada Senior QB
    Walter Jordan Prairie Senior  
    Jaret Lichty Stratton/Liberty Sophomore RB/LB
    Tyson Lichty Stratton/Liberty Senior QB/LB
    Bryson Long Peetz Senior RB
    Sam McGinnis Idalia Senior  
    Bryce Miracle Otis Senior RB
    Quade Pelton Cheyenne Wells Junior  
    Ethan Richmond Stratton/Liberty Senior RB/TE/DE
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Tyler Blickem Briggsdale Junior QB
    Chris Bryan Kit Carson Senior  
    Jade Cozart Cheyenne Wells Senior  
    Lucas Hart Cheraw Senior RB/LB
    Duchea High Colorado School for the Deaf Blind Senior QB/S
    Kyle Klann Flagler/Hi-Plains Senior  
    Levi Shean Stratton/Liberty Senior TE/LB
    Steven Tunstall Cotopaxi Senior FB/OL/DE
    Ty Warren La Veta Senior ILB/FB/HB
    Isaih Wellman Mountain Valley Senior DE/RB/LB
    Cooper White Peetz Junior RB
    Eltan Yarger Stratton/Liberty Senior FB/LB

    Honorable mention: Josh Baca, Granada, Senior, RB; Zayd Banks, Flagler/Hi-Plains, Sophomore; Vincent Bauer, Briggsdale, Senior, FS/WR; Axel Escareno, Manzanola, Junior, FS/QB; Brock Follett, North Park, Junior, RB/DE/LB; Isaac Gonzales, La Veta, Junior, DE/TE/WR; Chris Goss, Fleming, Sophomore, DE/WR; David Hammel, Mountain Valley, Senior, LB/TE/DE; Ty Hunt, Otis, Senior, QB/ILB/S; Cesar Iturralde, Branson/Kim, Senior, RB/FS; Dominic Martinez, Manzanola, Senior, MLB/FB; Coy McDonald, Walsh, Junior, ILB/DB/RB; Ambrosio Mondragon, Sierra Grande, Senior, WR/DE; Trey Moore, Prairie, Senior; Walker Morelock, Deer Trail, Junior, LB/RB; Alex Salazar, Walsh, Senior, RB/LB/C; Caleb Scharsch, Sierra Grande, Sophomore, TB/LB; Greg Tidquist, Genoa-Hugo, Senior, QB/S; Zackary Van Esselstine, Cotopaxi, Junior, C/DE; Brandon Williams, Fleming, Junior, RB/MLB.

  • Evergreen boys basketball grabs first win under new coach

    LAKEWOOD — It won’t be remembered as the most stylistic victory during the tenure for Evergreen’s first-year boys basketball coach Jeff Dolan, but it will go down as his first win leading the Cougars.

    “It was great to get Coach Dolan his first win here at Evergreen,” said Evergreen senior Tyler Green who led the way with a game-high 19 points in a 57-40 victory Thursday night over Adams City. “It was a rough win, but a win is a win and we’ll take it.”

    The victory came in the opening round of the Paul Davis Classic hosted by Green Mountain High School. The Cougars won the tournament last year on their run to a 19-6 record. However, Evergreen looks very different from top to bottom this year.

    Evergreen senior Theo Miller (2) drives on Adams City senior Raymond Negrete during the Cougars’ 57-40 victory Thursday night. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    Scott Haebe was the Cougars’ head coach for two and a half decades, but he left the boys basketball coaching job at Evergreen and is now heading up the boys basketball program at Clear Creek High School. Dolan — Conifer High School graduate who spent time as a college assistant coach and high school coach in New Mexico — was named the Haebe’s replacement last spring.

    “I always respected Scott (Haebe) he always does a great job. All the kids really know how to play,” Dolan said. “Evergreen is a basketball school so there is definitely pressure. I think I have the pieces and the coaching staff to relieve that pressure.”

    Evergreen (1-1 record) got off to a rocky start Thursday, but a 12-0 run over a span of three minutes midway through the first quarter allowed the Cougars to get some distance from the Eagles. Still, Evergreen struggled with its shooting and missed 13 free throws on the night.

    “It’s a good thing to get that off my shoulders,” Dolan said his first career coaching victory at Evergreen. “Hopefully it also gets out of the way a slump game too. I haven’t seen our guys play like that all year.”

    Sophomores Griffin Lauritano (11 points) and Jackson Mott (10 points) both pitched in double-digit points to help out Green in the scoring department. Green finished making nine straight free throws after missing his first two of the game from the charity stripe.

    “It’s going to come with time,” Green said of Evergreen struggling from the field. “We are very inexperienced. I think over time the rest of the team will start hitting more shots. They’ll start falling for us.”

    Evergreen sophomore Jackson Mott (10) swing the ball during the first quarter against Adams City. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    The victory put Evergreen into the semifinals where the Cougars face Greeley West at 6:30 p.m. Friday night back at Green Mountain High School. Greeley West (3-0) defeated Battle Mountain 20 points in the first of four games Thursday at Green Mountain High School.

    “It’s a new system too, so we are a little uncomfortable. I think we’ll get it going,” Dolan said. “We better figure it out pretty fast because Greeley West has some pretty good players.”

    Adams City (0-5) is on a 17-game losing streak dating back to last season when the Eagles lost their final dozen games to finish with a 4-19 record. Senior Raymond Negrete led the Eagles with 14 points.

    “A lot of credit to Adams City,” said Green about Adams City cutting the Cougars’ lead to single-digits in the fourth quarter before Evergreen was able to pullaway. “They really compete.”

    Despite graduating its top five leading scorers, including Bridger Tenney and Chase Rogers who were key to Evergreen’s success for the last couple of years, Green believes the Cougars have a shot at the coveted Class 4A Jeffco League title.

    “I think it’s up for grabs, but at the same time you can’t overlook anyone,” Green said of the 4A Jeffco League. “We have to improve in order to get the title for us. It is very reachable for us.”

    Evergreen senior Tyler Green (42) goes up strong against Adams City senior Christian Cruz on Thursday night during the opening round of the Paul Davis Classic at Green Mountain High School. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

  • All-state boys soccer teams for the 2018 season

    The 2018 all-state boys soccer teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

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    Class 5A

    Fairview Arapahoe boys soccer
    (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Player of the year: Cameron Gail, Arapahoe

    Coach of the year: Mark Hampshire, Arapahoe

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Jesse Bacardi Boulder FORW Senior
    Omar Castruita Boulder FORW Senior
    Spencer Cobb Arapahoe GK Senior
    Alec Fronapfel Fort Collins FORW Senior
    Cameron Gail Arapahoe FORW Senior
    Peter Goldy Grandview D Senior
    Andres Ocampo Broomfield   Senior
    Noe Ortiz Pena Grandview FORW/MF Senior
    Anthony Priest Fort Collins FORW Senior
    Sajji Singh Fairview MF Senior
    Noah Stover Legacy MF/STRK Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Marko Babiak Denver East MF Senior
    Colton Barry Regis Jesuit MF Senior
    Ben Garcia Cherokee Trail   Senior
    Zander Hahn Arapahoe D Senior
    Cooper Harmon Fairview FORW Senior
    Raymond Jackson Grandview D/FORW Senior
    Carter Melton Fairview GK Junior
    Neon Sapkota Rock Canyon MF Senior
    Ben Tuka Legacy D Senior
    Zion Wagoner Denver East FORW Junior
    Zach Westerman Arapahoe MF Senior

    Honorable mention: Brian Aguirre, Senior, Westminster; Slayter Andolsek, Senior, Mountain Range; Antonio Banda-Ramirez, Senior, Greeley West; Miguel Camorlinga Juarez, Senior, Prairie View; Matias Campoy, Senior, Grand Junction; Connor Doolan, Senior, Denver East; Alexis Flores, Senior, Rangeview; Jose Galvan, Senior, Adams City; Corban Gamble, Senior, Mountain Vista; Alex Garcia, Junior, Grand Junction Central; AJ Garza, Senior, Eaglecrest; Dalton Georgopulos, Senior, Valor Christian; Dagm Getu, Senior, Overland; Wesley Gowdy, Sophomore, Horizon; Ransom Hall, Senior, Grandview; Jaden Henry, Senior, Castle View; Thomas Hoy, Senior, Douglas County; Judah Johnston, Junior, Arvada West; Jeffrey Koch, Sophomore, Liberty; Brady Kuzinski, Junior, Castle View; John Langenderfer, Senior, Regis Jesuit; Grey Lapiano, Senior, Chaparral; Sean Marek, Senior, Legend; Sergio Martinez, Senior, Hinkley; Mike Menzies, Senior, Cherokee Trail; Mason Miller, Senior, Ralston Valley; Dillon O’Neal, Senior, Rampart; Alex Ortiz, Junior, Far Northeast Warriors; Kevin Peterson, Senior, Chatfield; Saugat Rai, Senior, Aurora Central; Dante Russo-Delee, Sophomore, Poudre; Christian Seaquist, Senior, Pine Creek; Rashid Seidu-Aroza, Junior, Rangeview; Harry Yoxall, Senior, Rocky Mountain.

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    Class 4A

    Air Academy Denver North boys soccer
    (Lance Wendt/LanceWendt.com)

    Player of the year: Thaddaeus Dewing, Air Academy

    Coach of the year: Clayton Porter, Denver North

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Danny Barajas Battle Mountain FORW Junior
    Thomas Beatty Air Academy GK Senior
    Thaddaeus Dewing Air Academy FORW Junior
    Andrew Hess Air Academy D/MF Senior
    Leo Mireles Glenwood Springs MF Senior
    Christian Nunez Centaurus STRK Junior
    Aaron Peck The Classical Academy MF Senior
    Fernando Ruiz Centaurus FORW Junior
    Bryan Torres Denver North GK/D/GK Senior
    Brian Uribe Skyview MF Senior
    Miles Zerwas Denver North D/FB Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Jayden Austin Sand Creek MF Senior
    Murphy Bohlmann Steamboat Springs GK/FORW Senior
    Logan Brian Thompson Valley   Senior
    Mitchell Burt Glenwood Springs D/FB Junior
    Jose Jimenez Fort Morgan D/MF/FORW Senior
    Daniel Lopez-Rojas Regis Groff MF/FORW Junior
    Riley Moore Steamboat Springs   Senior
    Mario Munoz Niwot GK Senior
    Jared Ramos Skyview FORW Junior
    Aymaro Vargas Kennedy   Senior
    Dylan Weiss Silver Creek MF Junior

    Honorable mention: Sean Alex, Junior, Montrose; German Alvarado, Junior, Glenwood Springs; Lincoln Andrews, Senior, Canon City; Gabe Arreola, Senior, Northfield; Dylan Baeck, Senior, Cheyenne Mountain; Jack Barkocy, Senior, Lewis-Palmer; Jack Carpenter, Junior, The Classical Academy; Francisco Chavez, Junior, Pueblo Centennial; Jesse Denk, Junior, Golden; Conrad Ellis, Senior, Berthoud; Logan Fullington, Senior, Durango; Jesus Gonzales, Senior, Niwot; Matt Harrold, Junior, The Classical Academy; Leland Heinicke, Junior, Durango; Steven Holling, Sophomore, Mountain View; Junio Lang, Junior, Thompson Valley; Aidan Lantaff, Senior, Silver Creek; Grant McCafferty, Senior, Pueblo Centennial; Dylan McIntosh, Sophomore, Holy Family; Tate Minch, Senior, Standley Lake; Hidalgo Ortega, Senior, Battle Mountain; Ryan Primeau, Senior, Skyline; Hector Rubi, Senior, Skyline; Cesar Saenz, Senior, George Washington; Blake Schell, Junior, Green Mountain; Omar Serano, Senior, Littleton; Liam Shaw, Senior, Mullen; Abraham Soto, Senior, Frederick; Connor Stephan, Senior, Centaurus; Jack Thibodeau, Senior, Thomas Jefferson; Will Thompson, Senior, Cheyenne Mountain; Eduardo Trujillo, Senior, Mitchell; Cabel Vanderwarf, Senior, Loveland; Bryan Vazquez, Senior, Skyview; Julian Vega, Senior, Woodland Park; Thomas Waggener, Sophomore, Pueblo East; Nathan Wanninger, Senior, Skyline; Evan Wolfson, Senior, Summit.

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    Class 3A

    CSCS Atlas Prep boys soccer
    (Ismael Gomez)

    Player of the year: Lookens Smith, Colorado Springs Christian

    Coach of the year: Arty Smith, Kent Denver

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Matias Alberola Kent Denver HB Junior
    Demetrio Araiza Atlas Preparatory School   Senior
    Noah Banderas Colorado Springs Christian D/MF Senior
    Gabe Calhoun St. Mary’s GK Senior
    Martin Corral Delta FORW Junior
    Max Hewitt Kent Denver HB Junior
    Charlie Parham Colorado Academy   Senior
    Jon Randall Faith Christian FORW Sophomore
    Aidan Sloan Roaring Fork   Senior
    Lookens Smith Colorado Springs Christian FORW/MF Senior
    Michael Yeh Liberty Common MF Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Gustavo Archila Coal Ridge   Senior
    Paddy Binns Jefferson Academy   Senior
    Quinn Bosanko Salida MF Junior
    Max Candela Roaring Fork   Senior
    Ronald Clemente Roaring Fork   Senior
    Roberto Garcia Arrupe Jesuit FORW/MF Junior
    Karl Gjerapic SkyView Academy   Senior
    Zach Harker Liberty Common MF Senior
    Raul Loya The Pinnacle   Senior
    Nathan Rouaud Vail Mountain   Senior
    Abe Villegas Atlas Preparatory School   Senior

    Honorable mention: German Alvarado, Junior, Aurora West College Prep Academy; Luis Alvarado Salazar, Junior, James Irwin; Wyatt Barton, Junior, St. Mary’s; Alexis Bonilla, Senior, Valley; Jesse Burns, Senior, Salida; Alejandro Carrillo, Junior, Arrupe Jesuit; Cullen Cote, Junior, Manitou Springs; Bryson Cuss, Senior, Prospect Ridge Academy; Reid Dimond, Senior, Peak to Peak; Nathan Favreau, Senior, Ellicott; Raymundo Flores, Senior, DSST: Stapleton; Cristian Gameros, Junior, Lamar; Jarett Hernandez, Junior, Delta; Laxmi Humagai, Sophomore, Manual; Dominic Kettle, Junior, DSST: Byers; Troy Kiefer, Senior, Sterling; Juan Loera, Senior, The Academy; Tanner Madden, Sophomore, Frontier Academy; Jose Mateo-Andres, Senior, Alamosa; Henry Morrison, Senior, Aspen; Lamario Nisbeth, Junior, Atlas Preparatory School; Oluwatobi Osifodunrin, Sophomore, The Academy; Antonio Portillo, Senior, Jefferson; Anthony Portillo, Junior, Basalt; Jaime Rios, Junior, Middle Park; Marvin Rios, Senior, DSST: College View; Jesus Rodriguez, Sophomore, Victory Prep Academy; Jesus Rojas, Junior, Bruce Randolph; Zach Shelest, Sophomore, Bennett; Jimmy Shields, Senior, Mead; Christian Terronez, Junior, Arrupe Jesuit; Jorge Trejo, Senior, Eagle Ridge Academy; Arturo Villarreal, Junior, Strive Prep – Smart Academy; Victor Villarreal, Junior, Strive Prep – Smart Academy; Evan Walter, Senior, Liberty Common; Miguel Zapata, Junior, DSST: Green Valley Ranch.

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    Class 2A

    Telluride Fountain Valley boys soccer
    (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Player of the year: Aly Kassam, Fountain Valley

    Coach of the year: Than Acuff, Crested Butte

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Brett Carlson Denver Christian D Senior
    Nick Heinz Fountain Valley D Sophomore
    Braydan Hekkers Evangelical Christian   Senior
    Jonah Jodlowski Telluride D Junior
    Aly Kassam Fountain Valley D/FORW Senior
    Tommy Linehan Crested Butte   Senior
    Zane Reda Crested Butte   Senior
    Matheau Richard Telluride MF/FORW Junior
    Rio Sueyoshi Dawson School   Junior
    Slater Weil Crested Butte   Senior
    Nagi Williams Heritage Christian D/FORW/MF Sophomore

    Honorable mention: Ryan Beattie, Junior, Denver Christian; Brayden Becker, Junior, Denver Christian; Robert Beserra, Junior, Ridgway; Jonny Blankinship, Junior, Thomas MacLaren School; Michael DuVernet, Senior, Denver Academy; Levi Friedrich, Senior, Heritage Christian; Riki Fujimoto, Sophomore, Fountain Valley; Mahad Haji, Senior, Lotus School For Excellence; Spencer Hamilton, Junior, Evangelical Christian; Crosby Harris, Senior, Denver Academy; Robin Hopkins, Senior, Heritage Christian; Jesse Isenhart, Junior, Dawson School; Zach Johnson, Junior, Denver Christian; Collin Kendall, Junior, Ridgway; German Leanos, Senior, Lake County; Josiah Mendoza, Sophomore, Thomas MacLaren School; Daniel Muriilo-Perez, Senior, Dolores Huerta Prep; Kye Nielsen, Senior, Rye; Jo Ota, Junior, Fountain Valley; Isaac Perez, Sophomore, Union Colony Prep; Ben Squier, Senior, Rye; Collin Stokes, Senior, Thomas MacLaren School.

  • All-state softball teams for the 2018 season

    The 2018 all-state softball teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

    These team were created following a process where the coaches voted upon a list of nominees. Players who were named first-team all-league are eligible for the all-state ballot.

    Coaches also voted specifically for player and coach of the year.

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    Class 5A

    State softball
    (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    Player of the year: Laurin Krings, Loveland
    Coach of the year: Kristen Shirk, Legend

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Christaana Angelopulos Arvada West SS Senior
    Delanie Cox Cherokee Trail OF/UTIL Senior
    Kate Delaney Fossil Ridge P/1B Senior
    Amanda Hedges ThunderRidge SS Senior
    Laurin Krings Loveland P/1B/OF Junior
    Zoey LeCompte Legend – Senior
    Payton Lincavage Legend – Senior
    Daysha Mendez Columbine OF Senior
    Rachel Sabourin Eaglecrest SS Senior
    Lauren Strathearn Legacy OF Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Courtney Beck Brighton OF Senior
    Olivia Bradley Legend – Senior
    Jackie Cal Regis Jesuit P/1B Senior
    Katie Dack-Howell Rock Canyon C/3B Sophomore
    Elana Gerhard Loveland C/INF Junior
    Hunter Gilbreath Cherokee Trail C Junior
    Alley Kim Douglas County 3B/C Senior
    Mia Moddelmog Fossil Ridge OF Senior
    Korbe Otis Columbine P/OF Sophomore
    Yasmine Ybarra Smoky Hill 3B/C/1B Junior

    Honorable mention: Shayelyn Allen, Senior, Eaglecrest; Peyton Allen, Senior, Monarch; Emmy Anderson, Senior, Fort Collins; Mia Anderson, Senior, Greeley West; Delanie Baker, Senior, Doherty; Linnea Baldner, Sophomore, Broomfield; KarlieAnn Bauer, Senior, Bear Creek; Savannah Behabetz, Senior, Valor Christian; Ava Brouillette, Freshman, Denver South; Audrey Burt, Sophomore, Rock Canyon; Rachel Campbell, Junior, Castle View; Rachel Colwell, Senior, Mountain Range; Domonique Contreras, Senior, Adams City; Alexis Cortez, Senior, Cherokee Trail; Minerva Cruz, Senior, Far Northeast Warriors; Olivia Dampier, Senior, Dakota Ridge; Isabelle DiNapoli, Sophomore, Chatfield; Taryn Dragseth, Senior, Highlands Ranch; Chloe Ewing, Senior, Vista Ridge; Hannah Farley, Junior, Legacy; Gianna Haley, Senior, Arvada West; KT Hoffman, Senior, Cherokee Trail; Haley Hoy, Junior, Castle View; Brianna Jennings, Sophomore, Rampart; Lexi Jorgensen, Freshman, Chaparral; Kayleigh Krueger, Junior, Arapahoe; Annie Landon, Senior, Cherry Creek; Abigail Larsen, Sophomore, Poudre; Halie Litwin, Senior, Brighton; Callissa Lucero, Senior, Northglenn; Isabel Macias, Senior, Regis Jesuit; Gerilyn Martinez, Senior, Pine Creek; Taryn Moan, Senior, Grandview; Alexis Mohr, Horizon; Camryn Mullen, Senior, Prairie View; Mya Murdock, Sophomore, Grand Junction Central; Maddy Murphy, Junior, Lakewood; Cailey Oldemeyer, Senior, Legend; Kiah Parker, Senior, Castle View; Leah Passafiume, Senior, Pine Creek; Tucker Pebley, Senior, Windsor; Nevaeh Ramirez, Junior, Prairie View; Jayda Randle, Sophomore, Rampart; Hadlee Reichert, Sophomore, Broomfield; Savanna Reiners, Senior, Douglas County; Kori Rhoads, Westminster; Analiese Rodriguez, Senior, Northglenn; Annie Rourke, Senior, Mountain Vista; Katie Russell, Senior, Vista PEAK Prep; Aislyn Sharp, Senior, Grand Junction Central; Breck Smith, Senior, Grand Junction; Bridgette Strobl, Senior, ThunderRidge; Logan Taylor, Senior, Legacy; Abri Trujillo, Senior, Ralston Valley; Reese Waggoner, Junior, Eaglecrest; Jordan West, Sophomore, Ralston Valley.

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    Class 4A

    Holy Family Erie softball
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Erin Caviness, Holy Family
    Coach of the year: Mitchell Martinez, Holy Family

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Raleigh Basart Mountain View 3B Senior
    Erin Caviness Holy Family P Senior
    Kayla Harper Silver Creek SS/2B/OF Senior
    Jaelyn Jackson Thomas Jefferson P/SS/1B Senior
    Makayla Keck Pueblo South P/1B/OF Senior
    Makenzie Middleton Golden – Junior
    Jetta Nannen Silver Creek P/1B/3B Senior
    Morgan Pantaleo Pueblo County P/1B/OF Senior
    Kat Sackett Erie – Junior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Ashlynn Balliet Berthoud – Junior
    Noelle Gardon Holy Family SS/C Junior
    Brooklyn Horn Kennedy P/SS Sophomore
    Sarah Jorissen Berthoud – Senior
    Kamryn Leoffler Mountain View SS/3B/C Senior
    Anna Martinez Holy Family OF Junior
    Cassidy Paulson Golden – Senior
    Katelyn Ralston Cheyenne Mountain P Junior
    Daija Robbins Thomas Jefferson C/3B Senior
    Erin Winters Holy Family 1B/UTIL Senior

    Honorable mention: Mattigan Aga, Sophomore, Green Mountain; Eimy Aguirre, Palisade; Miranda Algien, Senior, Pueblo South; Isabel Alire, Junior, George Washington; Dana Atencio, Widefield; Cora Aubert, Senior, Pueblo East; Elizabeth Betsch, Senior, Conifer; Bailey Carlson, Sophomore, Mountain View; Jasmine Carrasco, Senior, Denver North; Tori Dufour, Senior, Frederick; Sami Edwards, Senior, Discovery Canyon; Grace Gonzales, Senior, Pueblo West; Leslie Gutierrez, Junior, Skyview; Maya Hamilton, Sophomore, Boulder; Kaitlyn Harris, Senior, Rifle; Maddie Kuehl, Sophomore, Silver Creek; Coeli Lamb, Senior, George Washington; Maddie Leach, Senior, Erie; Maya Liester, Senior, Palmer Ridge; Sarye Lopez, Senior, Alameda; Alissa Madrigal, Senior, Discovery Canyon; Ayva McComas, Freshman, Niwot; MaKenna McVay, Senior, Thompson Valley; Makayla Middleton, Junior, Golden; Angeline Mitchell, Junior, Longmont; Charlotte Nuccio, Junior, Evergreen; Abby Padilla, Junior, Pueblo County; Anna Palomar, Senior, Pueblo County; Isabella Porreco, Senior, D’Evelyn; Samantha Powell, Skyline; Carly Powley, Senior, Weld Central; Julia Qualteri, Senior, Ponderosa; Izzy Quezada, Junior, Wheat Ridge; Sloane Quijas, Senior, Erie; Isabella Quintana, Sophomore, Mesa Ridge; Harley Ralston, Senior, Eagle Valley; Madie Rosenthal, Junior, Roosevelt; Aliyah Rothstein, Sophomore, Wheat Ridge; Portia Roybal, Junior, Pueblo West; Nevaeh Santistevan, Junior, Coronado; Sidney Schaffer, Senior, Northridge; Taylor Schleisman, Senior, Elizabeth; Drew Sims, Senior, Conifer; Angela Smith, Sophomore, Air Academy; Addison Spears, Senior, Berthoud; Maggie Swank, Senior, Englewood; Janae Valerio, Senior, Kennedy; Shannon Vivoda, Junior, Pueblo East; Jen Williams, Junior, Erie; Morgan Zanetell, Senior, Evergreen.

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    Class 3A

    2018 state softball
    (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    Player of the year: Alexis Rayburn, Strasburg
    Coach of the year: Michelle Woodard, Strasburg

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Allie Christensen Brush SS/3B Junior
    McKenzie Connor Faith Christian P/1B Senior
    Lauren Frink Eaton P/OF Senior
    Abrianah McGaw Faith Christian SS/INF Senior
    Mackenzie Pepper St. Mary’s SS Senior
    Alexis Rayburn Strasburg P/1B Senior
    Remington Ross Eaton OF Junior
    Megan Shelton Meeker C/SS Senior
    Jenna Sutliff Delta SS Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Laci Coen Lamar – Senior
    Marsella Evans Faith Christian C/UTIL Senior
    Melanie Fye Eaton P/OF Senior
    Cordelia Hanger The Academy CF/P/UTIL Junior
    Kyra McFarland University – Junior
    Rylyn Nelson Sterling INF Junior
    Peyton Richter St. Mary’s P/OF Senior
    Darian Riggs Strasburg OF Junior
    Delaney Wieneke University – Sophomore

    Honorable mention: Isa Alvarez, Junior, Burlington; Alyssa Alvarez, Sophomore, Peak to Peak; Jacy Archer, Senior, Wray; Ashland Baca, Junior, Strasburg; Bree Bandy, Limon; Brooke Bohler, Senior, Sterling; Aiyana Bravo, Senior, Fort Lupton; Molly Brown, Senior, Holyoke; Sheridan Choat, Senior, Lamar; Emily Crowder, Junior, Alamosa; Jadin Dimeo, Junior, Platte Canyon; Katie Ellis, Junior, Platte Valley; Ashley Evans, Senior, Faith Christian; Sierra Finn, Freshman, James Irwin; Nevaeh Fisher, Senior, La Junta; Presley Frost, Junior, Montezuma-Cortez; Madysen Griffith, Senior, Brush; Destiny Hackney, Sophomore, Riverdale Ridge; Lauren Herman, Freshman, Holyoke; Allie Hobbs, Senior, Eaton; Shelby Hoxie, Senior, Florence; Jenna Jaklich, Limon; Jennifer Jarnigan, Sophomore, Eaton; Baylie Krueger, Sophomore, Rocky Ford; Sami Lane, Senior, Delta; Afton Larsen, Senior, Basalt; Mackenzie Marshall, Senior, Meeker; Keely Porter, Sophomore, Delta; Jamie Rader, Sophomore, Peak to Peak; Ayanna Ramirez, Junior, The Academy; Ashlyn Richardson, Junior, Strasburg; Chantae Rodriguez, Senior, Rocky Ford; Hailee Ruble, Sophomore, Delta; Hannah Schweiger, Sophomore, Lyons; Morgan Smith, Senior, Wray; Gianna Tijerina, Senior, Fort Lupton; Morgan Trechter, Junior, St. Mary’s; Anira Watson, Sheridan.

  • Football roundup: Eaglecrest wins top-10 showdown against Highlands Ranch

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    Eaglecrest started its season off with a big win over a top-10 foe, beating Highlands Ranch 49-35 in a Class 5A clash.

    The Raptors, who led 28-14 at halftime, opened the third quarter with a 17-play, seven-minute scoring drive. That put them up 35-14.

    “We executed really well on that drive,” first-year Eaglecrest coach Dustin Delaney told the Colorado Preps Scoreboard Show. “That really just demoralizes people when you do that. That’s the kind of football we want to play.”

    Eaglecrest would stretch its lead to 49-21 midway through the fourth quarter before Highlands Ranch scored two late touchdowns to cut it to a 14-point game again.

    “We didn’t keep our intensity for the whole time, and kind of let the game get closer than it should’ve been, quite honestly,” Delaney said. “That’s youth. There’s a lot of new starters from the team they had last year, so we’ve got to get them broken in. This was a good game to do it, and get ready for our real tough games down the road.”

    Highlands Ranch actually drew first blood with a touchdown early in the first quarter. Eaglecrest responded with a touchdown of its own on the next drive, and then senior Elijah Anderson-Taylor forced a fumble on a sack that set up another touchdown.

    The Raptors led the rest of the way.

    Eaglecrest never punted, but did turn the ball over six times.

    “We’ve got a lot of things to work on, and hopefully we can get them fixed for next week,” Delaney said.

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    6-man: (3) Otis 64, (5) Peetz 43

    Otis Peetz football
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    Otis took down the defending champions with a convincing victory in a battle of Bulldogs.

    Peetz actually led 28-25 at halftime, but Otis outscored Peetz 27-8 in the third quarter to seize control of the game.

    “We pretty much shot ourselves in the foot that whole first half,” Otis coach Paul Griese told the Scoreboard Show. “You know, missed assignments; we’ve got to work on some tackling. But you know what? We were playing the returning state champs, and we were tight. We were extremely tight.”

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    3A: (3) Pueblo East 47, (6) Roosevelt 8

    Pueblo East yet again looks ready to contend for a state championship.

    The Eagles rolled through the top-10 matchup, scoring the game’s first 40 points.

    Quarterback Luc Andrada was 12-of-14 with 263 yards and five touchdowns passing, and also rushed for a score, according to Jeff Bersch of the Pueblo Chieftain. Pueblo East won three-straight state championships prior to last season.

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    4A: (6) Fruita Monument 10, (9) Pueblo West 6

    In a tight defensive battle, Fruita Monument held Pueblo West off the scoreboard following a touchdown on the Cyclones’ initial drive.

    The Wildcats went ahead for good on Jacob Burns’ 1-yard rushing touchdown with four minutes to play in the second quarter, per Anthony Sandstrom of the Pueblo West View.

    “Our defense flew around, was really aggressive at them, and kind of cut them off,” first-year Fruita Monument coach Cameron Russ told the Scoreboard Show. “They did the same thing to us, so it turned into a ground game — ground-and-pound.”

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    3A: Holy Family 19, (4) Pueblo South 7

    Holy Family knocked off the defending 4A champions, who have moved down to 3A for this cycle.

    Kyle Helbig had two interceptions on defense, including a big one late in the third quarter, according to Jon Yunt of Holy Family. He also had a receiving touchdown.

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    Notables

    • Broomfield, No. 3 in 5A, beat rival Legacy (a 5A team) 55-14. It’s Broomfield’s first Mayor’s Cup victory since 2011. The game is annually the season-opener for both teams.
    • 2A No. 7 Resurrection Christian beat Sterling 24-3. “The defense was just outstanding,” first-year Cougars coach Jeff Van Winkle told the Scoreboard Show. “The defense really stepped up.”
    • Bayfield, the reigning 2A champion who is ranked No. 1 in the preseason, crossed the border to beat Farmington (N.M.) 54-13. It was their first meeting since 1947.
    • Durango’s Dawson Marcum had a 99-yard touchdown run in his eighth-ranked team’s 34-6 win over Pagosa Springs.
    • Fairview beat Boulder 42-7, its 11th-straight win in the rivalry game.
    • Smoky Hill beat Overland 19-0 to capture the Wagon Wheel. Overland had won the previous six meetings between the two rivals.
    • Fort Collins beat city rival Rocky Mountain 9-3.
    • In the first game under new coach Rod Sherman, Arapahoe rolled over Adams City 52-6.
    • Battle Mountain used a goal-line stand to win against Middle Park, 14-7.
    • Aspen upset 1A No. 5 Meeker 38-26. The Skiers were 8-2 a year ago.
    • Valor Christian beat Faith Lutheran (Nev.) 35-0, giving new coach Ed McCaffrey his first win as a head coach. Luke McCaffrey accounted for three total touchdowns.

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

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

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

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

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

    Wrestler of the year: Jacob Greenwood, Poudre

    Coach of the year: Cole Allison, Grand Junction

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

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    Class 4A

    Andrew Alirez Greeley Central wrestlin
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    Wrestler of the year: Andrew Alirez, Greeley Central

    Coach of the year: Pat Laughlin, Pueblo East

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

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    Class 3A

    (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Brandon Damian, Valley

    Coach of the year: Gary Ramstetter, Alamosa

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

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    Class 2A

    2018 state wrestling
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Diego Reyes, Rocky Ford

    Coach of the year: Mike Jurney, Rocky Ford

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

  • Deaguero family continues to add to its legacy with Adams City wrestling

    Adams City wrestling Gavin Deaguero
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    DENVER – It was only fitting that during the first state wrestling tournament in nearly three decades that he hasn’t served as a head coach, Tom Deaguero received a huge ovation from a packed house Friday night at Pepsi Center.

    The longtime Adams City coach, who handed the program off to nephews Jared and Joey this season, represented the Deaguero family as they received the Family Heritage Award from the Colorado Chapter of the National High School Wrestling Hall of Fame.

    “Every year, no matter what kind of team we have … I look forward to this weekend every year, and this made it that much more special,” Tom said. “It was a thrill. It’s like feeling what the kids feel when they make it to the finals and get their hands raised.”

    Once the semifinals got underway, Adams City did what it does best – it rocked on the wrestling mat. The Eagles advanced three wrestlers into Saturday’s night championship round, and are currently sitting in fourth place in the Class 5A team standings.

    State wrestling
    Tom Deaguero. (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    The name Deaguero is synonymous with Adams City wrestling. Tom and his nine siblings have been a big part of the Commerce City community for decades, and future generations have added to the legacy.

    “They are Adams City wrestling,” said Eagles senior Nicholas Gonzales, who was one of the three individuals to reach the finals. “They have (family) from Tom … all the way down to little 2- and 3-year-olds, and next year they’re going to be wrestling in diapers.”

    There hasn’t been really been a period in the last fifty years where a Deaguero wasn’t representing the family at Adams City High School.

    “Since 1968, I think there might have been, I would guess no more than two intervals of time of not more than a year where there wasn’t a Deaguero there,” Tom said. “I’ve got a big family, five brothers and four sisters. There’s always been somebody there.”

    Wrestling royalty

    The Deaguero family has always been well-represented at the state tournament as well. Joey was a three-time state champion and T.J. and Jared won two titles each.

    Adams City wrestling Gavin Deaguero
    Gavin Deaguero. (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    On Saturday, Gavin Deaguero – T.J.’s son – gets his opportunity to add to that legacy. The senior scored a late takedown in the 5A 152-pound semifinals and held on for a 6-4 victory.

    He’ll face two-time state champion Josiah Rider of Grand Junction.

    “It’s a big deal. It puts some pressure on, but I’m willing to carry it,” Gavin said. “Do my absolute best and put my heart on the line for this match. I want it really bad.

    “I’m ready. I want to carry on the legacy of the family.”

    Gavin, Gonzales and senior Christian Rowell will each compete Saturday night in the championship finals. Jared said he couldn’t remember the last time that Adams City had three individuals make the finals.

    “Honestly, this is one of the best programs we have in the state. Just the culture we have, it’s us,” Gonzales said. “No one knows where Adams City is, no one knows where we’re from, no one knows what we’ve done. Right now, right here is where we rep our city and we show them what’s up.”

    A new generation

    Tom led the high school program for 26 years before taking an assistant principal position this year. Jared and Joey, who both starred at Adams State – Jared won an NCAA Division II national championship for the Grizzlies – were eager to do their part for the family and the program.

    “(Tom) started the youth program back in 1980 with his cousin, Ricky Sanchez. We wouldn’t have anything if it wasn’t for him,” Jared said. “It’s a little bittersweet, but at the same time he knew it was something I’ve been wanting for a long time.

    “It’s been a good transition because he’s still in the room, and he’s still helping out.”

    The wrestlers have been receptive to the change as well.

    “Jared and Joey have always been there, even when my Grandpa was head coach,” Gavin said. “I feel like the reason that my Grandpa decided to hand it down to my uncles is because he saw they were ready.”

    Joshua Deaguero Adams City wrestlin
    Joshua Deaguero. (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    The future looks even brighter as the program continues to add depth from its youth program, and more Deagueros are on the way. Sophomore Joshua Deaguero reached the semifinals at 138 pounds, and could be on his way to placing for a second consecutive year. There are also family members currently at the middle-school level who will be at Adams City before too long.

    There is a lot of pride in representing the name Deaguero, but it’s more than just a name – it’s about family and community.

    “For us it’s all about representing our Grandpa Tony and our Grandma Francis,” Jared said of his grandparents, who raised 10 children. “That’s what it’s all about – respecting them, putting our best foot forward.

    “Not only doing it on the mat but doing it off the mat too, representing our name and Adams City and Commerce City – everything, the best we can.”

  • 4A & 5A wrestling semifinals: Historic night could be in store for championship round

    Pueblo County Brendon Garcia wrestling
    Brendon Garcia. (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    DENVER — A little bit of wrestling history could be made Saturday night at Pepsi Center.

    On a night where Poudre senior Jacob Greenwood makes his bid to become the 21st individual to claim four state championships, he has plenty of company looking to add their names to the record book as well during the state wrestling tournament. Seven wrestlers across Class 5A and 4A will pursue their third state title, joining a bigger — but still exclusive — club.

    Three seniors and four juniors get their opportunity Saturday night after the Parade of Champions, which gets going at 6:30 p.m.

    “It’s really fun graduating with all these guys,” Lakewood’s Gabe Dinette said of his fellow seniors. “(Josiah) Rider, (Jacob) Greenwood, and (Pomona junior) Theorius (Robison) is going for his third. I grew up with all of them so we’re all good buddies, and it should be fun for all of us to represent our schools and go for that third title.”

    Dinette, Grand Junction’s Josiah Rider and Castle View’s Malik Heinselman are appearing in the 5A championship finals for the last time.

    Dinette posted a 14-2 major decision at 160 pounds and draws Rocky Mountain’s Josh Betts in the title match.

    “I’m feeling good,” Dinette said. “Don’t take anything for granted — always got to get better and keep pushing it, and put on a show (Saturday).”

    Heinselman scored a 17-2 technical fall at 120 pounds and will meet Pomona’s Justin Pacheco. Rider’s 11-2 major decision victory at 152 sends him up against Adams City’s Gavin Deaguero.

    For the four juniors, there could be even more history to be made. The previous time multiple wrestlers captured a fourth consecutive title was in 2002. There has never been three four-time champions in the same year, let alone four.

    Pueblo County’s Brendon Garcia has had a front row seat each of his first two years to watching someone win four in a row. Last year it was his teammate, Hunter Willits, who accomplished the feat.

    “I just kind of wanted to be in the same spot,” Garcia said. “Seeing that was pretty cool, how he went for four. I want to be there.”

    Garcia defeated Discovery Canyon’s Jett Strickenberger by a 4-1 decision at 106 pounds in a match that he admits wasn’t that great on his part. But it still sends him into Saturday’s title match against Pueblo Central’s Jacob Gonazales.

    “Now I’ve just got to make weight (Saturday) morning,” Garcia said. “It’s just a long wait tomorrow until the finals.”

    Theorius Robison Pomona wrestling
    Theorius Robison. (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Robison scored an 18-9 major decision at 132 pounds in 5A and will go up against Poudre’s Job Greenwood for the title. Ponderosa’s Cohlton Schultz has been dominant in his first year at heavyweight, pinning his way into the title match against Poudre’s Weston Mayer.

    In 4A, Greeley Central’s Andrew Alirez is also pursuing his third championship. The junior won by a 21-5 technical fall at 145 pounds and matches up with Canon City’s Zac Hanenberg on Saturday night.

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    The 5A team race is tight:

    Grand Junction holds a narrow lead over Pomona as the two teams fight for the 5A team championship.

    The Tigers ended Friday with 128.5 points. Pomona, the two-time defending champion, has 125 points. The Panthers lost a team point for unsportsmanlike conduct during the semifinals.

    Poudre is currently third with 106.5 points, Adams City (84) is fourth, and Castle View (82.5) is fifth.

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    Pueblo East on top in 4A:

    Pueblo East has a pretty sizable lead for the 4A team title heading into the final day of competition.

    The Eagles ended Friday with 150 points. Pueblo County, their rival and two-time defending champions, sit in second with 127. Windsor (118 points) is third.

    Mesa Ridge is currently fourth with 62.5 points. Greeley Central (56.5) is fifth.

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    Notables:

    • Poudre’s Jacob Greenwood advanced to a final and will wrestle for a fourth state title. He’s attempting to become the 21st four-time champion.
    • Windsor freshman Vance VomBaur beat 2016 champ Jace Trujillo of Pueblo East with a 5-4 decision in the 4A 120 semifinals.
    • Poudre junior Job Greenwood beat 2015 champion Dayton Marvel from Arvada West to move to the final in 5A 132.
    • Zion Freeman, a junior at Pueblo East, upset top-seeded and returning champion Garrett Niel of Pine Creek in 4A 182 with a 3-2 decision. Niel won the weight class in 2016.
    • Mesa Ridge senior Michael True gave Silver Creek senior Jacob Williams (40-1) his first loss of the season to reach the final in 4A 285. That final should be a great one, as defending champion Andy Garcia of Pueblo East is on the other side of the mat.