Air Academy 36, Steamboat Springs 20, Littleton 19, Battle Mountain 16, Thompson Valley 14, Conifer 7, Glenwood Springs 4, Northfield 1, Jefferson Academy 1
Mountain Vista 59, ThunderRidge 52, Denver East 40, Boulder 37, Brighton 30, Prairie View 25, Cherokee Trail 12, Fossil Ridge 11, Chatfield 6, Ralston Valley 6, Denver South 5, Fruita Monument 5, Rangeview 4, Silver Creek 2, Horizon 1, Legend 1
Dropped out
ThunderRidge (9)
Class 4A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Evergreen (11)
9-0
249
1
2
Windsor (6)
8-0
227
3
3
Air Academy (2)
6-0
207
2
4
Northridge (4)
7-0
190
4
5
Thompson Valley
6-0
130
10
6
Canon City (1)
6-0
114
12
7
Pueblo Centennial (1)
5-0
111
8
8
Durango
6-0-1
108
–
9
Wheat Ridge
7-1
95
7
10
Steamboat Springs
7-1
88
6
11
D’Evelyn
5-3
78
5
12
The Classical Academy
5-0-2
75
11
Others receiving votes:
Holy Family 55, Golden 55, Niwot 54, Woodland Park 39, Denver North 28, Falcon 16, Palmer Ridge 12, Riverdale Ridge 10, Mead 10, Cheyenne Mountain 10, Erie 9, Mountain View 8, Pueblo West 8, Thomas Jefferson 8, Mullen 8, Loveland 6, Battle Mountain 5, Pueblo South 4, Northfield 4, Green Mountain 3, Standley Lake 2, Mesa Ridge 1, Glenwood Springs 1
Dropped out
Niwot (9)
Class 3A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Jefferson Academy (10)
8-0-1
218
1
2
Kent Denver (4)
7-0-1
196
2
3
Colorado Academy (2)
6-2
143
3
4
Vail Mountain
7-0
142
5
5
Liberty Common (2)
6-0
135
4
6
Manitou Springs (3)
7-0
132
10
7
The Academy
8-0
123
8
8
Colorado Springs Christian
8-1
105
6
9
Lutheran
6-2
94
9
10
DSST: Byers
7-0-1
62
12
11
Prospect Ridge Academy
6-3
57
7
12
Middle Park
7-0
54
11
Others receiving votes:
Eagle Ridge Academy 48, Salida 20, Basalt 19, Peak to Peak 19, KIPP Denver Collegiate 11, Aspen 11, Frontier Academy 11, DSST: Conservatory Green 9, St. Mary’s Academy 11, DSST: Green Valley Ranch 5, Weld Central 5, Roaring Fork 2, SkyView Academy 4, Delta 3, Alamosa 1, 1
Dropped out
None
Class 2A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Dawson School (10)
8-0
131
1
2
Telluride (1)
8-0
122
2
3
Denver Christian
7-0
109
3
4
Crested Butte
7-1
99
4
5
Front Range Christian
7-2
75
5
6
Buena Vista
6-2
62
6
7
Clear Creek
4-2
48
7
8
Vail Christian
3-2
44
9
9
Rye
5-2
36
–
10
Colorado Rocky Mountain
3-2
32
12
11
Loveland Classical
3-3-1
29
–
12
Flatirons Academy
4-3
22
8
Others receiving votes:
Ridgway 16, Thomas MacLaren School 13, Colorado Springs School 8, Belleview Christian 4, The Vanguard School 3, Grand Valley 1, Lake County 1
Dropped out
Thomas MacLaren School (10), Colorado Springs School (11)
ARVADA — Evergreen’s girls soccer team is one win away from capturing another Class 4A Jeffco League champion title.
“League title would be huge for us,” Evergreen senior Myla Stewart said after a 2-1 victory against D’Evelyn at the North Area Athletic Complex on Thursday night. “With COVID last year we call it back-to-back. That league title is almost more important than state (qualifying) because we play in one of the hardest conferences in Colorado.”
Evergreen senior Jocelin Zimmerer (7) gets a pass away as D’Evelyn senior Kendall Dale (2) closes in Thursday night at the NAAC. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)
Evergreen won the 4A Jeffco League title in 2019 on its way to a state runner-up finish in the 4A state tournament two years ago. The COVID pandemic completely wiped out the Spring 2020 season.
The Cougars — ranked No. 1 in the CHSAANow.com 4A poll — had to hang on against a desperate D’Evelyn squad that was coming off back-to-back losses to 5A’s No. 3 Valor and Green Mountain. The No. 5 Jaguars was in a must-win situation to have a chance to qualify for the 16-team state tournament.
“Playing D’Evelyn is always my favorite game of the year,” Evergreen coach Peter Jeans said. “I told the girls before the game I don’t believe in my 15 years either team has won by more than a goal. I love this game. It had a playoff feel to it.”
Stewart got Evergreen (9-0, 8-0 in 4A Jeffco) on the board early with a goal in the 16th minute. The ball came to the senior striker in the middle of D’Evelyn’s goal box and Stewart delivered her 9th goal of the season.
“I saw net and I took it,” Stewart said of her goal in the 16th minute. “When I turned around I had all 17 of my teammates cheering me on. I think this was one of the first games this year we’ve fully played as a team.”
Evergreen junior Rami Rapp (10) out runs D’Evelyn senior Kylee Ornstein (15) to the ball during the Class 4A Jeffco League game Thursday night at the NAAC.
The Cougars dominated possession against D’Evelyn (5-3-1, 5-2-1) for the majority of the first half. Evergreen extended its lead to 2-0 late in the first half with a penalty kick goal by senior Jocelin Zimmerer in the 35th minute.
D’Evelyn did make things interesting in the second half. Senior Lauren Cook hit the post off a direct free kick in the opening minutes. Senior Kylee Ornstein then had a header from point-blank range saved by Evergreen junior goalie Aubrey Huerta seconds later.
“Aubrey came off a big injury earlier this season and has been incredible,” Stewart said. “I couldn’t wish for a better keeper. She comes up with big saves when we need them.”
Stewart nearly made it a 3-0 goal lead in the 49th minute, but her shot rocketed off the cross bar. The posts and cross bar became the Cougars’ friend a couple of times in the second half.
“You have to have breaks, but we have also put ourselves in position to win the game,” Jeans said. “I thought we played well the whole game. To D’Evelyn’s credit they hung in there. They got a key goal at the right time.”
Cook ended the chance for Evergreen’s 8th shutout victory of the year after she gathered in an initial shot that hit the cross bar and put it in the back of the net in the 70th minute.
“Soccer is a game of inches,” D’Evelyn coach Reid Bervik said of the Jaguars nearly battling all the way back from a 2-0 deficit despite suffering a few key injuries that left D’Evelyn short-handed against Evergreen. “I’m proud of the girls. They fought their butts off and played with their hearts.”
D’Evelyn senior Eve Dalla (6) and Evergreen senior Lily Maus (14) both go airborne for a ball Thursday night at the NAAC. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)
Evergreen was masterful controlling the ball in the corners in the final five minutes to run out the clock to clinch a top-2 spot in the 4A Jeffco League and automatic berth into the postseason.
“At the end we had to dig deep to just finish the game against a really good team,” Jeans said.
The Cougars wrap up their season against No. 7 Wheat Ridge (7-1, 6-1) next week on Wednesday, June 9 at Lakewood Memorial Field. That game will decide the conference championship.
“We know we are going to get a huge game from them,” Jeans said of Wheat Ridge. “I’m expecting another battle. Another playoff-like game.”
D’Evelyn concludes its regular season against Wheat Ridge on Monday, June 7, at Lakewood Memorial Field. Unfortunately for the Jaguars it will likely be a season finale too.
“There is a very slim chance. We’d have to have a lot of cards fall into place,” Bervik said of the Jaguars’ postseason chances with the field limited to 16 teams instead of the normal 32 teams. “It’s definitely a bummer because (4A) Jeffco usually has five or six teams make the tournament. It is what it is. COVID has taken a lot.”
Evergreen senior Jocelin Zimmerer (7) gets boxed in by D’Evelyn freshman Camille Kollar, left, along with seniors Lauren Cook (18) and Eve Dalla (6). Zimmerer scored on a penalty kick in the 35th minute to give Evergreen a 2-0 lead. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)
ARVADA — A quick early deficit didn’t rattle Evergreen’s boys lacrosse team Tuesday night at the North Area Athletic Complex.
“If you get all worked up early you are going to get all messed up,” Evergreen senior goalie Andrew Morris said of the Cougars reacting after the early goal by Green Mountain. “I know our defense is dependable and trustworthy.”
Evergreen senior Connor Dries (29) and sophomore Sam Grimshaw (2) celebrate after a goal against Green Mountain on Tuesday night at the NAAC. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)
Green Mountain junior Beau Stratman scored for the No. 8-ranked Rams 36 seconds into the Class 4A top-10 match-up. However, it was all Evergreen after the opening goal. The No. 2 Cougars stayed undefeated in 4A Foothills League play with a 13-2 victory.
“The goal always has been to silence the noise and focus on us for 48 minutes to play great lacrosse,” Evergreen coach Jay Egger said. “We haven’t done that yet, but we are getting close. I love this group of 26 (players). It’s a special group.”
Evergreen (6-1, 4-0 in 4A Foothills League) had seven different players find the back of the net in the first half. Senior Jared Stiller and sophomore Sam Grimshaw led the way with a pair of goals each.
“We definitely don’t have to worry about having scorers out on the field,” Stiller said. “We’ve got them out there all the time.”
Senior Connor Dries kept the Cougars going in the second half with his second tally of the game to put Evergreen up 10-1. It was the Cougars’ 10th unanswered goal after the Rams (5-2, 2-0) took the early lead.
Evergreen would eventually scored 12 unanswered goals. Green Mountain junior Anthony DiDonato ended the Cougars’ run when he scored with less than 5 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter to make the score 12-2.
Evergreen senior goalie Andrew Morris makes a save during the first half Tuesday at the NAAC. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)
Grimshaw ended the scoring with his fourth goal of the night in the final minutes.
“It’s beautiful to see so many people shooting and having so many talented and skilled players,” Morris said. “It’s been wonderful growing up with this group.”
Morris and Evergreen’s defense was impressive in net keeping Green Mountain from scoring during the Cougars’ offensive run.
“Our defense is our pillar,” Egger said. “We count on them for so much. We need to learn not to depend on them so heavily, but we know when we get into hard positions we can count on them.”
There will be no rest for Evergreen. The Cougars host rival Conifer at Evergreen High School tomorrow (Wednesday, June 2). The 4A Foothills League title will be on the line when Evergreen squares off against No. 5 Golden (5-2, 3-0) at 4 p.m. Friday, June 4, back at the NAAC.
Evergreen junior Brady Fairbanks (6) wins a face-off during the first quarter against Green Mountain. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)
“The energy right now is insane,” Morris said. “I’m so excited about tomorrow and Friday.”
It might be the biggest week of season ever for Evergreen’s boys lacrosse program as it attempts to make history.
“It’s never been done in Evergreen boys lacrosse to win a conference championship,” Egger said. “We know it’s right there. We are trying to take it one step at a time and focus on taking care of us.”
Evergreen’s lone loss this season game against top-ranked Cheyenne Mountain back on May 24. The Cougars have already defeated Conifer and Golden in non-league games.
“We are really locked in right now, especially after the Cheyenne Mountain loss,” Stiller said. “We’ve really come together as a team and decided we wanted to finish off the season with a state championship. We aren’t going to stop for anything.”
Evergreen senior defender John Wagner, middle, is able to control the ball and break away from the Cougars’ own goal Tuesday night at the NAAC. Evergreen cruised to victory over Green Mountain in a Class 4A top-10 match-up. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)
Broomfield 19, Fort Collins 15, Rock Canyon 12, Cherokee Trail 12, Grandview 11, Douglas County 8, Ralston Valley 4, Columbine 3, Grand Junction 1, Brighton 1
Dropped out
Broomfield (7)
Class 4A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Cheyenne Mountain (2)
11-1
119
2
2
Ponderosa (4)
12-2
101
1
3
Durango (6)
12-0
97
4
4
Holy Family (1)
8-1
90
3
5
Lewis-Palmer
9-2
72
5
6
Windsor
9-1
65
6
7
Falcon
8-0
48
7
8
Pueblo County
8-3
46
8
9
Golden (1)
9-4
24
8
10
Denver North
8-2
21
–
Others receiving votes:
Elizabeth 16, Fort Morgan 11, Evergreen 10, Mead 8, Pueblo Central 8, Montrose 7, Severance 6, Palisade 6, Longmont 4, Niwot 4, Silver Creek 3, D’Evelyn 2, Vista PEAK Prep 1, Greeley West 1
Dropped out
Elizabeth (10)
Class 3A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Eaton (6)
11-1
127
2
2
Lutheran (6)
13-0
114
3
3
University (1)
6-2
108
1
4
Faith Christian
12-1
83
4
5
Resurrection Christian
8-4
46
5
6
Brush
5-4
42
7
7
Sterling
6-5
33
6
8
Gunnison
9-1
28
8
9
Lamar
8-2
27
8
10
Bayfield
9-2
26
–
Others receiving votes:
Bennett 24, Kent Denver 19, Colorado Academy 18, Alamosa 18, The Academy 13, Delta 8, Moffat County 7, Bishop Machebeuf 7, Manitou Springs 6, Montezuma-Cortez 6, La Junta 5, The Classical Academy 4, Middle Park 1
Dropped out
Bennett (10)
Class 2A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Limon (9)
11-0
106
1
2
Peyton
9-1
84
2
3
Highland (1)
9-0
77
5
4
Wray
7-0
76
3
5
Hotchkiss
9-1
63
4
6
Calhan
8-1
42
7
7
Buena Vista
6-1
31
10
8
Cedaredge
9-2
27
6
9
Rye
7-3
24
8
10
Burlington
7-2
18
–
Others receiving votes:
Wiggins 13, Trinidad 9, Denver Christian 8, Dawson School 8, St. Mary’s 8, Yuma 4, Monte Vista 3, Meeker 2, Estes Park 2, Swink 1
Brighton 54, Denver East 53, Mountain Vista 38, Legacy 38, Prairie View 27, Denver South 16, Arvada West 14, Rangeview 11, Boulder 11, Fruita Monument 11, Silver Creek 8, Fossil Ridge 7, Castle View 6, Liberty 4, Adams City 3, Ralston Valley 3, Chatfield 2, Fort Collins 1
Dropped out
Mountain Vista (10), Legacy (11)
Class 4A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Evergreen (15)
7-0
231
1
2
Air Academy (1)
6-0
206
2
3
Windsor (6)
7-0
196
3
4
Northridge (2)
6-0
162
10
5
D’Evelyn
5-1
142
5
6
Steamboat Springs
6-0
122
8
7
Wheat Ridge
6-1
82
4
8
Pueblo Centennial (1)
4-0
79
–
9
Niwot
5-1
78
7
10
Thompson Valley
5-0
71
–
11
The Classical Academy
3-0-2
69
12
12
Canon City
5-0
68
–
Others receiving votes:
Golden 49, Palmer Ridge 48, Cheyenne Mountain 35, Loveland 32, Woodland Park 32, Holy Family 31, Durango 27, Denver North 23, Falcon 18, Riverdale Ridge 15, Pueblo West 14, Mullen 14, Mead 12, Mesa Ridge 9, Erie 9, Coronado 8, Sand Creek 8, Mountain View 8, Lewis-Palmer 7, Pueblo South 7, Glenwood Springs 6, Montrose 5, Pueblo County 5, Northfield 4, Regis Groff 4, Discovery Canyon 3, Aurora Central 3, Palisade 3, Pueblo Central 2, Battle Mountain 1, George Washington 1, Skyview 1
Dropped out
Loveland (6), Holy Family (11), Cheyenne Mountain (9)
Class 3A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Jefferson Academy (11)
6-0-1
191
1
2
Kent Denver (1)
5-0-1
175
2
3
Colorado Academy (3)
6-1
156
3
4
Liberty Common (3)
4-0
124
7
5
Vail Mountain
5-0
118
5
6
Colorado Springs Christian
7-0
116
6
7
Prospect Ridge Academy
6-2
83
10
8
The Academy
6-0
82
11
9
Lutheran
5-2
76
4
10
Manitou Springs
5-0
66
8
11
Middle Park
7-0
53
9
12
DSST: Byers
6-0
45
–
Others receiving votes:
Eagle Ridge Academy 31, Basalt 24, Salida 21, Peak to Peak 19, KIPP Denver Collegiate 8, DSST: Conservatory Green 7, Frontier Academy 5, Aspen 2, Roaring Fork 11, DSST: Green Valley Ranch 1, 2
Dropped out
Basalt (12)
Class 2A
RK
TEAM
W-L
PTS
PVS
1
Dawson School (8)
7-0
107
1
2
Telluride (1)
6-0
99
2
3
Denver Christian
5-0
91
3
4
Crested Butte
5-1
77
5
5
Front Range Christian
5-2
59
4
6
Buena Vista
5-1
53
7
7
Clear Creek
4-1-1
51
6
8
Flatirons Academy
4-1
48
8
9
Vail Christian
3-1
26
11
10
Thomas MacLaren School
4-2
24
10
11
Colorado Springs School
4-2
22
9
12
Colorado Rocky Mountain
3-2
15
–
Others receiving votes:
Loveland Classical 14, Ridgway 12, Denver Jewish Day 2, Rye 1, Del Norte 1
