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  • Football rankings: 3A adds five new teams; Lakewood, Skyline also among newcomers

    (Chris Kemm/Skyview HS)

    There was all kinds of shakeup in this week’s football rankings.

    The Class 3A poll added five new teams: No. 4 Berthoud, No. 7 Roosevelt, No. 8 Skyview, No. 9 Harrison and No. 10 Canon City.

    Lakewood (5A), Skyline (4A), Crowley County (1A), Clear Creek (1A), Sargent (8-man) and Sierra Grande (6-man) are also new this week in their respective classifications.

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

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Football Polls

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Valor Christian (14) 4-0 140 1 W
    2 Eaglecrest 4-0 118 3 W
    3 Pomona 3-1 115 2 L
    4 Regis Jesuit 3-1 82 5 W
    5 Cherry Creek 3-1 75 7 W
    6 Mullen 2-3 50 8 L
    7 Fairview 4-0 48 10 W
    8 Columbine 3-1 33 4 L
    9 Grandview 2-2 31 6 L
    10 Lakewood 4-0 21 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Highlands Ranch 20, Doherty 19, ThunderRidge 10, Legacy 8.
    Dropped out
    Highlands Ranch (9).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pine Creek (15) 4-0 177 1 W
    2 Ponderosa (1) 4-0 151 2 W
    3 Chatfield (2) 3-1 123 3 W
    4 Windsor 3-1 106 4 W
    5 Loveland 4-0 97 6 W
    6 Pueblo West 4-0 88 7 W
    7 Fruita Monument 5-0 87 5 W
    8 Monarch 4-0 66 8 W
    9 Pueblo South 3-1 44 9 W
    10 Skyline 4-0 12 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Widefield 9, Broomfield 7, Vista Ridge 6, Standley Lake 5, Cheyenne Mountain 4, Rampart 4, Montrose 3, Greeley West 1.
    Dropped out
    Broomfield (10).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holy Family (5) 4-0 104 1 W
    2 Mead (5) 4-0 97 2 W
    3 Palmer Ridge (1) 4-0 78 4 W
    4 Berthoud 4-0 57 – W
    5 Erie 4-0 50 6 W
    6 Silver Creek 3-1 48 3 L
    7 Roosevelt 3-1 45 – W
    8 Skyview 4-0 38 – W
    9 Harrison 4-0 33 – W
    10 Canon City 4-0 19 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Palisade 9, Evergreen 8, Fort Morgan 6, Frederick 5, Discovery Canyon 4, Durango 2, Denver North 1, Thomas Jefferson 1.
    Dropped out
    Fort Morgan (5), Discovery Canyon (7), Durango (8), Longmont (9), Thomas Jefferson (10).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kent Denver (10) 4-0 142 1 W
    2 Bayfield (5) 4-0 132 2 W
    3 The Classical Academy 4-0 115 3 W
    4 Platte Valley 4-0 101 5 W
    5 La Junta 3-1 98 4 L
    6 Sterling 3-1 63 6 W
    7 Faith Christian 3-1 48 7 W
    8 Alamosa 3-1 30 8 Bye
    9 Salida 4-0 24 9 Bye
    10 Basalt 3-1 21 10 W
    Others receiving votes:
    Aspen 11, Bishop Machbeuf 9, Valley 9, Coal Ridge 7, Eaton 6, D’Evelyn 4, Elizabeth 3, Delta 2.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Bennett (10) 4-0 118 1 W
    2 Meeker (2) 4-0 108 2 W
    3 Strasburg 3-1 93 3 W
    4 Centauri 5-0 69 5 W
    5 Limon 3-1 65 4 L
    6 Paonia 3-1 54 6 W
    7 Platte Canyon 3-0 52 7 Bye
    8 Peyton 3-1 19 10 W
    9 Crowley County 4-1 17 – W
    10 Clear Creek 4-0 16 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Burlington 15, Cornerstone Christian Academy 8, Buena Vista 7, Cedaredge 7, Rocky Ford 4, Grand Valley 3, Colorado Springs Christian 2, Monte Vista 2, Hotchkiss 1.
    Dropped out
    Monte Vista (8), Wray (9).
    8-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sedgwick County (12) 4-0 120 1 W
    2 Holly 3-0 100 3 Bye
    3 Haxtun 4-0 77 6 W
    4 West Grand 4-0 70 5 W
    5 Hoehne 3-1 62 8 W
    6 Merino 4-0 51 9 W
    7 Fowler 4-0 49 7 W
    8 Dayspring Christian Academy 3-1 48 2 L
    9 Sargent 1-3 20 – W
    10 McClave 3-1 18 10 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Norwood 14, Gilpin County 11, Soroco 9, Mancos 7, Akron 3, Caliche 1.
    Dropped out
    Norwood (4).
    6-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Peetz (7) 3-0 112 2 Bye
    2 Stratton/Liberty (4) 4-0 108 1 W
    3 Cheyenne Wells (1) 4-0 98 3 W
    4 Otis 4-0 77 4 W
    5 Prairie 4-0 64 6 W
    6 Kit Carson 3-1 62 5 L
    7 North Park 3-1 41 7 W
    8 Cotopaxi 4-0 37 9 W
    9 Fleming 1-3 18 8 L
    10 Sierra Grande 4-0 15 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Genoa-Hugo 14, La Veta 10, Arickaree/Woodlin 3, Weldon Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    La Veta (10).

  • Top-10 football schedule and scoreboard for 2017’s Week 4 games

    A complete schedule and scoreboard for football’s top-10 teams during Week 4 of the 2017 season.

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    Class 5A
    1 Valor Christian 4-0
    Friday: W 34-21 at (2) Pomona
    2 Pomona 3-1
    Friday: L 21-34 vs. (1) Valor Christian
    3 Eaglecrest 4-0
    Friday: W 28-14 vs. Cherokee Trail
    4 Columbine 3-1
    Friday: L 14-35 vs. (4A 3) Chatfield
    5 Regis Jesuit 3-1
    Saturday: W 24-0 at (9) Highlands Ranch
    6 Grandview 2-2
    Friday: L 20-40 at (7) Cherry Creek
    7 Cherry Creek 3-1
    Friday: W 40-20 vs. (6) Grandview
    8 Mullen 2-3
    Friday: L 28-31 at Bothell
    9 Highlands Ranch 3-1
    Saturday: L 0-24 vs. (5) Regis Jesuit
    10 Fairview 4-0
    Saturday: W 68-0 vs. Prairie View
    Class 4A
    1 Pine Creek 4-0
    Friday: W 26-0 vs. Vista Ridge
    2 Ponderosa 4-0
    Friday: W 56-17 vs. Rampart
    3 Chatfield 3-1
    Friday: W 35-14 at (5A 4) Columbine
    4 Windsor 3-1
    Thursday: W 17-7 at Greeley West
    5 Fruita Monument 5-0
    Thursday: W 21-20 vs. Grand Junction Central
    6 Loveland 4-0
    Thursday: W 41-7 at Fort Collins
    7 Pueblo West 4-0
    Friday: W 31-7 at Dakota Ridge
    8 Monarch 4-0
    Saturday: W 14-10 at Brighton
    9 Pueblo South 3-1
    Friday: W 49-7 vs. Coronado
    10 Broomfield 2-2
    Saturday: W 49-14 at Greeley Central
    Class 3A
    1 Holy Family 4-0
    Thursday: W 49-2 at Thompson Valley
    2 Mead 4-0
    Friday: W 38-14 at (9) Longmont
    3 Silver Creek 3-1
    Friday: L 27-29 vs. Roosevelt
    4 Palmer Ridge 4-0
    Thursday: W 49-28 at (7) Discovery Canyon
    5 Fort Morgan 2-2
    Friday: L 10-22 at Berthoud
    6 Erie 4-0
    Saturday: W 38-13 at Centaurus
    7 Discovery Canyon 2-2
    Thursday: L 28-49 vs. (4) Palmer Ridge
    8 Durango 3-2
    Friday: L 13-20 at (2A 2) Bayfield
    9 Longmont 1-3
    Friday: L 14-38 vs. (2) Mead
    10 Thomas Jefferson 3-1
    Friday: L 16-27 at Skyview
    Class 2A
    1 Kent Denver 4-0
    Saturday: W 10-7 vs. (4) La Junta
    2 Bayfield 4-0
    Friday: W 20-13 vs. (3A 8) Durango
    3 The Classical Academy 4-0
    Friday: W 33-14 vs. Pueblo Central
    4 La Junta 3-1
    Saturday: L 7-10 at (1) Kent Denver
    5 Platte Valley 4-0
    Friday: W 35-6 vs. D’Evelyn
    6 Sterling 3-1
    Friday: W 48-28 at Eaton
    7 Faith Christian 3-1
    Friday: W 9-0 at Brush
    8 Alamosa 3-1
    Off this week.
    9 Salida 4-0
    Off this week.
    10 Basalt 3-1
    Friday: W 41-33 vs. Battle Mountain
    Class 1A
    1 Bennett 4-0
    Friday: W 50-38 vs. Burlington
    2 Meeker 4-0
    Friday: W 30-7 vs. (8) Monte Vista
    3 Strasburg 3-1
    Saturday: W 14-12 at (4) Limon
    4 Limon 3-1
    Saturday: L 12-14 vs. (3) Strasburg
    5 Centauri 5-0
    Friday: W 35-7 at Buena Vista
    6 Paonia 3-1
    Friday: W 55-0 vs. Roaring Fork
    7 Platte Canyon 3-0
    Off this week.
    8 Monte Vista 2-2
    Friday: L 7-30 at (2) Meeker
    9 Wray 2-2
    Friday: L 6-17 vs. Cornerstone Christian Academy
    10 Peyton 3-1
    Friday: W 41-0 vs. Ellicott
    8-man
    1 Sedgwick County 4-0
    Saturday: W 40-14 at Rangely
    2 Dayspring Christian Academy 3-1
    Saturday: L 37-44 vs. (8) Hoehne
    3 Holly 3-0
    Off this week.
    4 Norwood 2-1
    Friday: L 6-34 at Sargent
    5 West Grand 4-0
    Friday: W 52-2 vs. Pikes Peak Christian
    6 Haxtun 4-0
    Friday: W 40-0 at Kiowa
    7 Fowler 4-0
    Friday: W 39-8 at Wiley
    8 Hoehne 3-1
    Saturday: W 44-37 at (2) Dayspring Christian Academy
    9 Merino 4-0
    Saturday: W 14-8 vs. (10) McClave
    10 McClave 3-1
    Saturday: L 8-14 at (9) Merino
    6-man
    1 Stratton/Liberty 4-0
    Friday: W 68-8 vs. Idalia
    2 Peetz 3-0
    Off this week.
    3 Cheyenne Wells 4-0
    Saturday: W 14-12 vs. (5) Kit Carson
    4 Otis 4-0
    Friday: W 55-0 vs. Edison
    5 Kit Carson 3-1
    Saturday: L 12-14 at (3) Cheyenne Wells
    6 Prairie 4-0
    Friday: W 71-7 at Weldon Valley
    7 North Park 3-1
    Saturday: W 47-42 at Briggsdale
    8 Fleming 1-3
    Saturday: L 34-50 at Hay Springs
    9 Cotopaxi 4-0
    Friday: W 59-18 at Primero
    10 La Veta 3-1
    Friday: W 64-7 vs. Antonito

  • All-state baseball teams for the 2017 season

    The 2017 all-state baseball teams honor the best players in the sport as judged by the leagues and coaches. They are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

    Player and coach of the year was also selected by a vote of the coaches.

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    Class 5A

    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: John Sorensen, Rocky Mountain

    Coach of the year: Scott Bullock, Rocky Mountain

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Liam Eddy Brighton P/RF/3B Senior
    Matt Givin Rock Canyon RHP/SS/2B Senior
    Tyler Hyland Rocky Mountain OF/P Senior
    James Notary Broomfield P/INF Senior
    Casey Opitz Heritage C/INF Senior
    Tanner O’Tremba Cherry Creek OF Junior
    Caleb Sloan Regis Jesuit RHP Senior
    John Sorensen Rocky Mountain SS/P Senior
    Jordan Stubbings Legend 3B/1B/C Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Carter Akerfelds Dakota Ridge RHP Senior
    Jacob Arellano Mountain Range   Senior
    Tyler Carpenter Fairview 1B/P Senior
    Drake Davis Ralston Valley RHP/OF Senior
    Kalen Hammer Rocky Mountain INF Senior
    Jacob Hilton Heritage RHP/INF Senior
    Jack Liffrig Mountain Vista LHP Junior
    Garrett Tisdall Eaglecrest RHP/C/3B Senior
    Jack Winkler Chatfield INF/P Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Sean Arnold, Highlands Ranch, 1B/OF, Junior
    • Michael Baer, Regis Jesuit, 1B, Senior
    • Alex Bumpus, Coronado, CF/P, Senior
    • Kyle Cardona, Legend, SS/RHP, Senior
    • Joshua Chamberlain, Legacy, RHP/2B, Senior
    • Andrew Chavez, Cherry Creek, C, Senior
    • Riley Cornelio, Pine Creek, SS/RHP, Sophomore
    • Jeff Cyr, Ralston Valley, SS/RHP, Senior
    • Andrew Danko, Eaglecrest, SS/RHP, Junior
    • Colby Deaville, Legacy, SS, Senior
    • Moses Dokes, Denver East, Freshman
    • Spencer Gendreau, Rocky Mountain, 1B/OF, Senior
    • Mikey Griebel, Columbine, CF, Senior
    • Colton Hill, Rock Canyon, OF, Senior
    • Sam Ireland, Mountain Vista, 1B/RHP, Sophomore
    • Patrick Kauffmann, Denver East, Senior
    • Hunter Kelchner, Grand Junction Central, RHP/1B, Senior
    • Ryan Kirby, Grand Junction Central, INF, Sophomore
    • Cooper Legault, Dakota Ridge, OF/RHP, Junior
    • Jordan Medina, Highlands Ranch, UTIL/P, Junior
    • Mitch Morales, Broomfield, P/OF, Sophomore
    • Trey Morrill, Fruita Monument, P/OF, Junior
    • Conner Nantkes, Cherokee Trail, P/UTIL, Senior
    • Jakob Pigati, Bear Creek, CF/LF/RF, Senior
    • Jack Radford, Bear Creek, P, Senior
    • Cody Schultz, Cherry Creek, INF, Senior
    • Mason Speirs, Broomfield, C/C, Senior
    • Jose Treto, Brighton, P/SS/OF, Senior
    • Matt Turner, Broomfield, 1B, Senior
    • Jadon Uhrich, Rocky Mountain, C/INF/OF, Senior
    • Quincey Ulrich, ThunderRidge,
    • Jake Willemsen, Fairview, OF, Senior

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    Class 4A

    (Lance Wendt/LanceWendt.com)

    Player of the year: Luke Ziegler, Valor Christian

    Coach of the year: Steve Jones, Evergreen

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Mike Berg Thompson Valley C/OF/3B Senior
    Micah Bregard Air Academy INF/P Junior
    RJ Dabovich Pueblo West   Senior
    Noah Kuzma Valor Christian C Junior
    Ben Muscatello Evergreen P/SS/INF Junior
    JD Wadleigh Green Mountain RHP/OF Junior
    Judah Wilbur Denver North SS/2B/RHP Senior
    Cole Winn Silver Creek INF/P Junior
    Luke Ziegler Valor Christian 3B/RHP Junior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Josh Danyliw Valor Christian P/RF Junior
    Alan Garcia Pueblo West   Senior
    Trystan Kimmel Thomas Jefferson INF/RHP Senior
    Skyler Messinger Niwot P/INF Senior
    Dylan Norsen Mountain View P/INF Senior
    Joel Pierce Valor Christian LF/RF Senior
    Jose Robles Denver North RHP/C Senior
    Andrew Shaw Summit LHP/OF/1B Senior
    Corte Tapia Windsor   Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Mason Bennett, Ponderosa,
    • Matt Berg, Thompson Valley, SS/2B/OF, Senior
    • Aaron Berkhoff, Cheyenne Mountain, 3B, Sophomore
    • Brody Bettis, Green Mountain, 2B, Senior
    • Dalton Bishop, Mesa Ridge, C/INF/SS, Senior
    • Nick Bowermaster, Thomas Jefferson, SS/RHP, Sophomore
    • John Bull, The Classical Academy, INF/P, Junior
    • Marcus Casados, Pueblo Central, P/OF/1B, Senior
    • Takoda Chaney, Rifle, OF/P/1B, Senior
    • Colton Clingman, Holy Family, 1B/LHP, Senior
    • Billy Cook, Lewis-Palmer, Senior
    • Travis Cowan, Wheat Ridge, SS/RHP, Senior
    • Josh Dudden, Air Academy, INF, Senior
    • Ryker Eagen, Evergreen, CF/P/C, Senior
    • Chance Eben, Northridge, RHP/LF, Junior
    • Ian Garcia, Pueblo West, Senior
    • Brock Girling, Sierra, C/OF/P, Senior
    • Willie Gordon, D’Evelyn, C/3B, Senior
    • Jaeden Hegmann, Mesa Ridge, SS, Senior
    • Nate Higgins, Skyline, P/OF, Senior
    • Jack Hudd, Evergreen, P/INF, Senior
    • Jarett Koch, Canon City, OF/P, Senior
    • Garrett Martin, Eagle Valley, RHP/OF, Senior
    • Trey McBride, Fort Morgan, OF/C, Junior
    • Adam McShan, Kennedy, C, Junior
    • Luke Nethercot, Canon City, INF/P, Senior
    • Max Noland, Palisade, Senior
    • Brevin Owen, Falcon, C/INF/RHP, Senior
    • Trevor Pacheco, Pueblo East, RHP/INF, Junior
    • Carlos Sanchez, Denver North, 1B/RHP, Senior
    • Ryan Schneider, Cheyenne Mountain, OF, Senior
    • Weston Siefken, Holy Family, C/3B/RHP, Sophomore
    • Pablo Simon, Golden, SS/RHP, Junior
    • John Taber, Palisade, Senior
    • James Verlinde, Air Academy, P, Senior
    • Zach Watts, Windsor, Junior
    • Kaylor Werner, Northridge, CF/LHP, Junior
    • Ethan Whitson, Golden, OF/RHP, Junior

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    Class 3A

    Eaton Valley baseball
    (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    Player of the year: Jose Mercado, Valley

    Coach of the year: Steve Kissler, Valley

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Shawn Chacon Valley OF/INF/P Senior
    Micah Dorsey Eaton P/C Senior
    Landon Ford Faith Christian INF/RHP Senior
    Tyler Geddes Lamar   Senior
    Jose Mercado Valley OF/P Junior
    Dyson Oquist La Junta UTIL/P Junior
    Evan Reiter Colorado Academy   Senior
    Jake Sandau Eaton OF/P Junior
    Tommy Shriver Peak to Peak    
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Nick Ciccio Lutheran   Senior
    Trent Cribari Gunnison INF/P Senior
    Tyler Essegian Lutheran   Senior
    Ryan Fergus Brush OF/P Senior
    Braedon Kloberdanz Sterling   Senior
    Desmond Lau Salida    
    Cesar Mercado Valley INF/P Senior
    Izahiah Peteque La Junta OF/P Senior
    Ben Vandal Denver Science & Tech Stapleton SS/P/CF Senior
    Justin Violett Delta 1B/P Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Matt Bagnato, Peak to Peak, Junior
    • Jacob Brummel, St. Mary’s, INF/RHP, Senior
    • Brandon Buhr, Centauri,
    • Austin Bushnell, Bayfield, C/1B/3B, Senior
    • Dalton Chandler, Lamar, Junior
    • Jesse Cross, Resurrection Christian, SS/2B, Senior
    • Jasen Engel, Montezuma-Cortez, SS/P, Junior
    • Vance Ferraro, Trinidad, P/1B/OF, Senior
    • Ari Fierer, Colorado Academy, Sophomore
    • Jamison Fuentes, Aspen, P/CF/1B, Junior
    • Zeke Hass, Eaton, OF, Junior
    • Beau Hawley, University, C, Senior
    • John Howard, Fort Lupton, C/CF/P, Junior
    • Zach Lamari, Strasburg, P/1B, Senior
    • Casey Lindholm, Jefferson Academy, C/RHP/3B, Senior
    • Luke McClanahan, Bennett, Senior
    • Paul Medina, University, SS, Senior
    • Max Moseley, The Academy, OF/P, Junior
    • Ian Olson, Salida,
    • Graham Osman, Colorado Academy, LHP/OF/1B, Sophomore
    • Jeron Petterson, Brush, UTIL/P, Senior
    • Graham Price, Salida,
    • Blake Reiher, Delta, 2B/SS/P, Senior
    • Nick Rodriguez, Platte Valley, CF/P/C, Senior
    • Ivan Rodriguez, Valley, C/P/INF, Junior
    • Cole Roosma, Platte Canyon, Junior
    • Matt Sims, Weld Central, C/RHP, Senior
    • Tyler Slone, Coal Ridge, C/P/SS, Senior
    • Colin Stone, Faith Christian, C, Junior
    • Chance Strand, Alamosa, RHP/OF, Junior
    • Terry Strauber, Jefferson Academy, CF/LHP, Senior
    • Noah VanSickle, Kent Denver, Junior
    • Christian Webber, Liberty Common, CF/2B/C, Junior
    • Sean Whalen, Manitou Springs, 1B/P, Senior
    • Daulton Wilkinson, Weld Central, 1B/LHP, Senior

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    Class 2A

    Paonia Rocky Ford baseball
    (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Player of the year: Kayden Seriani, Paonia

    Coach of the year: Nate Miller, Paonia

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Jonathon Cowles Dayspring Christian Academy RHP/CF/SS Senior
    Christian Dellamaestra County Line [Wiley/McClave]   Senior
    Rodney Gregg Peyton P/1B/OF Sophomore
    Dawson Kelly Lyons   Senior
    Jaden Miller Paonia C/P Junior
    Jacob Rodriguez Rocky Ford C/OF Senior
    Kayden Seriani Paonia P/C/3B Junior
    Trevor Smith Paonia 3B/P Senior
    Steven Weber County Line [Wiley/McClave]   Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Seth Clemente Dawson School SS/P Senior
    Jett County Burlington   Senior
    Chandon Dunker Sedgwick County RHP/3B/1B Junior
    Jonathan Gonzalez Hotchkiss P/INF Junior
    Gunnar Kroeger Holyoke   Senior
    Andre Montano Rocky Ford RHP/SS/3B Freshman
    Ricardo Ramirez Highland SS/P Junior
    Korbin Reed Sedgwick County 1B/3B/C Senior
    Brevin Welch Front Range Christian 1B/P/OF Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Pablo Alonso, Dolores Huerta Prep, Sophomore
    • Caleb Andersen, Haxtun, INF/P/C, Senior
    • Levi Basler, Akron, P/C, Senior
    • Cannan Bennett, Limon, C/P/SS, Sophomore
    • Blake Brubacher, County Line [Wiley/McClave], Senior
    • Cael Croissant, Wiggins, SS/2B/C, Junior
    • Chase Fulkerson, Dawson School, 3B/P, Junior
    • Ty Gibson, Meeker, C, Senior
    • Alex Hayes, Denver Academy, Senior
    • Hauk Hubbard, Limon, SS/P, Sophomore
    • Brenden Kage, Holyoke, Senior
    • Eli Kirk, Hotchkiss, OF/P, Junior
    • Adam Klemstein, Clear Creek, OF/1B/P, Senior
    • Pete Lanting, Denver Christian, Senior
    • Drew Lloyd, Front Range Christian, P/C/INF, Sophomore
    • Eryk Lorenz, Gilpin County, 1B/C/LHP, Senior
    • Alex Lozano, Paonia, LF, Senior
    • Dillon Mills, Swink, INF/P, Senior
    • Presley Pene, Hotchkiss, OF/P, Sophomore
    • Zachary Perry, Evangelical Christian,
    • Slater Podgorny, Paonia, 2B, Junior
    • Brian Preston, Rocky Ford, RHP/OF, Senior
    • Leo Prosser, Calhan, SS/1B/P, Senior
    • Patrick Roth, Byers, C/OF, Senior
    • Anders Schopp, Paonia, RF, Junior
    • Tyler Schwinck, Evangelical Christian,
    • Garhett Shaw, Peyton, P/INF/C, Senior
    • Cole Smith, County Line [Wiley/McClave], Senior
    • Bo Soukup, Haxtun, OF/INF, Senior
    • Bubba Sullivan, Burlington, Senior
    • Gianni Trejo, Yuma, 2B/P/3B, Junior
    • Cody Venem, Rocky Ford, RHP/CF/1B, Senior
    • Braden Witzel, Burlington, Sophomore

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    Class 1A

    (Courtesy photo)

    Player of the year: Trenton Armintrout, Nucla

    Coach of the year: Randy Gabriel, Nucla

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Trenton Armintrout Nucla   Senior
    Jaxon Crawford Eads OF/C/P Senior
    Jaime Huerta Cheyenne Wells   Senior
    Ricardo Juarez Holly P/INF Senior
    Jaxon King Fleming SS/RHP/OF Senior
    Ryan Koeller Granada P/1B Senior
    Kendall Pelton Cheyenne Wells   Senior
    Devyn Rummel Nucla   Senior
    Brandon Wilson Holly OF/3B/P Junior

    Honorable mention:

    • Levi Barr, Cotopaxi, SS/P, Sophomore
    • Erick Chapparo, Holly, LF/C/OF, Sophomore
    • Cord Colson, Nucla, Junior
    • Enrique Cortez, Antonito, Senior
    • Chance Fowler, Eads, 3B/1B/C, Senior
    • Cullen Glosson, Otis, P/SS, Sophomore
    • Sladen Hendrickson, Nucla, Senior
    • Patrick Jones, Springfield, Sophomore
    • Landon McCaffrey, Stratton/Liberty, Senior
    • Brayden Nichols, Caliche, Junior
    • Cody Pevler, Cheyenne Wells, Senior
    • Ryan Saine, Manzanola, OF/C/P, Senior
    • Craig Smith, Cheyenne Wells, Senior
    • Graden Steffan, Nucla, Senior
    • Sean Sutherland, Nucla, Senior
    • Rhett Uhland, Eads, P/OF, Senior
    • Yaniel Vidal, Holly, SS/3B/P, Senior
    • Cody Wilson, Peetz, Senior

  • 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A state baseball brackets released

    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    The state baseball brackets for Class 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A were released on Monday.

    5A host sites are All-City Stadium and Metro State. 4A first-round games will be at All-Star Park and Machebeuf, and 3A is at Butch Butler and Niwot high school. 2A’s regional and state bracket will be played at Runyon Sports Complex in Pueblo.

    In the 5A, 4A and 3A tournaments, the first game at each site will be played at 10 a.m., with the second played directly after. The winners of the first-round games will play at 3:00 p.m. at their original site.

    There are no seeds in the 3A-5A tournaments, and first-round matchups are predetermined based upon the region each team won last weekend.

    After breezing through the regional round with two run-rule wins, Legend will play Broomfield in 5A’s first round at Metro State.

    It’s Mountain Vista vs. Dakota Ridge in the second game of the day at Metro State. Dakota Ridge upset Mountain Range and Highlands Ranch in the regional rounds, and will be looking to shake things up further in the state tournament.

    Cherry Creek and Legacy will face off at All-City Stadium.

    Rocky Mountain and Rock Canyon play in the second game.

    In 4A, Thompson Valley plays Golden in game one at All-Star Park. Evergreen and Air Academy follow in game two.

    Both Golden and Evergreen were No. 4 seeds in the regional brackets. Thompson Valley upset undefeated Denver North to win Region 1.

    Thomas Jefferson and Silver Creek kick things off at Machebeuf. Valor Christian and Pueblo West follow.

    Defending 3A champion Faith Christian will play Valley in game two at Niwot HS.

    Eaton and Salida play in game one.

    Colorado Academy run-ruled its way into the state tournament. The Mustangs will play Lamar in the first game of the day at Butch Butler.

    La Junta and Peak to Peak will play after Colorado Academy and Lamar.

    Paonia grabbed the No. 1 seed in 2A. The Eagles will play Sargent in the first round.

    The winner of the above game will play the winner of N0. 8 Hotchkiss and No. 9 Dayspring Christian Academy.

    Peyton is the second seed and gets No. 15 Limon. Should Peyton win, they’ll get the winner of No. 7 Haxtun vs. No. 10 Lyons.

    Sedgwick County and Front Range Christian are head to head in the first round after the Cougars landed in the No. 3 seed. No. 6 Holyoke and No. 11 Rocky Ford play to determine who gets the winner.

    No. 4 County Line plays No. 13 Evangelical Christian, while No. 5 Burlington gets No. 12 Yuma.

  • All-state football teams for 2016 season

    The 2016 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 entirely from the results of the coaches’ vote.

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    Class 5A

    Valor Christian Pomona football 5A state championship 2016
    (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: Dylan McCaffrey, Valor Christian

    Coach of the year: Jay Madden, Pomona

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Isiahia Banks Mullen Senior FS
    Jackson Block Columbine Senior DE/TE
    Hayden Blubaugh Grandview Senior RB/CB
    Max Borghi Pomona Junior RB/CB
    Hayden Courier Valor Christian Senior OL/DL
    Christian Cumber Mullen Senior CB/FS
    Noah Elliss Valor Christian Senior OL/DL
    Victor Garnes Eaglecrest Junior RB/CB
    Cameron Gonzales Pomona Senior RB/LB
    Mikey Griebel Columbine Senior RB/CB
    Hunter Harris Columbine Senior DT/G
    Jake Heimlicher Regis Jesuit Junior DE
    Isaac Lopez Pomona Senior OC/NG
    Dylan McCaffrey Valor Christian Senior QB
    Marcus McElroy Jr. Mullen Senior RB
    Brandon Micale Pomona Senior LB/DE
    Robert Moss Grandview Senior G/NG
    Heston Paige ThunderRidge Senior OT
    Dimitri Stanley Cherry Creek Junior WR/CB
    Jonathan Van Diest Cherry Creek Senior LB/DE
    A jon Vivens Mullen Junior WR/CB
    Trey Windham Cherry Creek Senior RB
    Jared Worrick Regis Jesuit Senior K/P
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Henrik Barndt Ralston Valley Senior DE/DT
    Evan Bergerson Fossil Ridge Senior K
    Sam Bornhorst Regis Jesuit Senior G/OT
    Elijah Brockman Eaglecrest Senior DE
    Eymon Campbell Doherty Senior MLB/FB
    Tanner Clem Mullen Senior LB
    Kobe Eller Highlands Ranch Senior RB/WR
    Ruben Estrada Cherokee Trail Senior OT
    Brenden Fannin Legacy Senior DT/G
    Gunner Gentry Grandview Junior WR
    Isiah Hirtler Pomona Senior DE/LB
    Sean Johnson Mullen Senior G/OT
    Will Kulick Regis Jesuit Senior MLB
    Gunnar Lamphere Grandview Senior QB
    Luke McCaffrey Valor Christian Sophomore QB/DB
    David McWilliams Fairview Senior WR
    Barrett Miller Eaglecrest Sophomore DE/OT
    Alex Pyzola Doherty Senior DE
    Ethan Reid Chaparral Senior OT/G
    Will Rodgers Valor Christian Senior TE/LB
    Semaj Stewart Chaparral Senior CB
    A.J. Thomas Rangeview Senior RB
    Cade Verkler Horizon Senior TB

    Honorable mention: Jake Archuleta, Douglas County, Senior, LB/SS; Tyler Campbell, Mullen, Senior, MLB/DE; Kyante Christian, Eaglecrest, Junior, DT/OT; Austin Davis, Poudre, Senior, K/DB; Chase Dixon, Arvada West, Senior, WR/KR; Christian Elliss, Valor Christian, Senior, ATH/LB; Judd Erickson, Mountain Vista, Senior, QB; Max Gonzales, Cherokee Trail, Senior; Austin Johnson, Highlands Ranch, Sophomore, G/DT; Zeke Johnson, ThunderRidge, Senior, RB/SB; Alfred Jones, Regis Jesuit, Senior, RB; Colby Keiter, Ralston Valley, Senior, DE/TE; Nolan Laufenberg, Castle View, Senior, OT/DT; Alec Lewis, Legacy, Junior, QB; Riese Lutz, Castle View, Senior, CB/K; Ashton Mansur, Columbine, Senior, OC/DT; Jalen Mergerson, Eaglecrest, Junior, QB/CB; Ben Montgomery, Grandview, Senior, K; Tim Mullin, Columbine, Senior, LB/FB; Justin Ragland, Doherty, Senior, WR/CB; Kendryk Rankin, Fountain-Fort Carson, Senior, DT/DE; Walker Rumsey, Bear Creek, Senior, QB; Brady Russell, Fossil Ridge, Senior, LS/DE/TE; Simote Samate, Grandview, Junior, DE; Tevye Schuettpelz-Rohl, Fairview, Junior, DB/K; Alex Smith, Arapahoe, Junior, SS/WR; Tyler Smith, Mountain Range, Senior, DE/TE; Michael Thompson, Aurora Central, Sophomore, ILB/OL; Zach Thomson, Cherry Creek, Senior, OT; Barry Wesley, Bear Creek, Senior, OT/LS; Tate Wildeman, Legend, Junior, DE/TE; Jake Willemsen, Fairview, Senior, QB; Garrett Zanon, Pomona, Senior, LB.

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    Class 4A

    Fruita Monument Denver South footballl Marcus Lindsay
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

    Player of the year: Marcus Lindsay, Denver South

    Coach of the year: Blair Hubbard, Broomfield

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Darrion Alton Grand Junction Central Senior WR/CB
    Marcell Barbee Pueblo South Junior –
    Maxwell Bruner Ponderosa Junior G/NG
    Cole Cromer Fruita Monument Senior OL/DL
    Darren Delacroix Greeley West Senior WR/DB
    Brock Domann Pine Creek Senior QB
    Trevor Elser Monarch Senior K/P
    Esaias Gandy Denver South Senior LB/ATH
    Peter Isais Pine Creek Senior WR/FS
    Dalton Keene Chatfield Senior MLB/RB
    Marcus Lindsay Denver South Senior RB/MLB
    Ryan Mazzola Broomfield Senior LB/WR
    Matt McClurg Heritage Senior G/DT
    Griffin Moss Chatfield Junior DT/DE
    Jaxon Pallone Broomfield Senior NG/OT
    Brandon Ramirez Windsor Junior WB/KR
    Isaak Rolfe Pine Creek Junior DE
    Kahseem Stevenson Denver South Senior DT/OL
    Corte Tapia Windsor Senior ILB/DE/TE
    Michael Teesdale Loveland Senior DE/FB
    Mikey Thomas Ponderosa Senior RB/S
    Gabe Toca Pine Creek Senior OL
    Jalon Torres Broomfield Senior RB/CB/SS
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jesse Bridge Sand Creek Junior K/P
    Steve Brock Pueblo South Junior RB
    Keenan Brown Dakota Ridge Senior WR/FS
    Payton Dietrich Wheat Ridge Junior RB/LB
    Kaleb Gaster Mesa Ridge Senior G/OC
    Chase Hansen Heritage Senior QB
    Nico Heineke magri Monarch Senior DE/TE
    Weston Hunt Pueblo West Senior DE/OT
    Keaton Kerstetter Fruita Monument Senior ILB/RB
    Mason Knighton Ponderosa Junior OT/DE
    Christion Louis Pine Creek Junior DT
    Jayden Manu Loveland Junior OL
    Devyn Morgan Pueblo West Junior RB
    Alex Oelsner Niwot Senior TE/LB
    Quinton Ostdahl Ponderosa Junior RB/LB
    Sterling Ostdahl Ponderosa Junior QB
    Brad Peeples Windsor Senior QB/WB/DB
    Tylor Rowles Chatfield Senior RB/WR
    Jalen Sami Vista Ridge Senior DL/OT
    Devin Sirio Greeley West Senior FB/DT
    Korey Viburg Broomfield Senior LS/OC
    Zach Watts Windsor Junior DT/OT
    Collin Willis Pine Creek Senior CB/SB

    Honorable mention: Jack Anderson, Standley Lake, Senior, TE/DL; Joe Arps, Denver South, Senior, DE/OL/FB; Justin Barley, Chatfield, Junior, DT; EJ Barrera, Grand Junction Central, Senior, QB/SB; Garrett Betty, Broomfield, Senior, FB/LB; Adam Burtschi, Rampart, Senior, G/DT; Keion Cross, Rampart, Junior, QB/SB; Deric Cruz, Mesa Ridge, Senior, MLB/FB; Keegan Cryder, Dakota Ridge, Senior, OT/DE; Brody Csikos, Heritage, Junior, OC/G; TJ Davis, Widefield, Junior, QB/DB/ATH; Justin Dwinell, Coronado, Junior, WR/P; James Everett II, George Washington, Senior, CB/WR; Dominick Fini, Mesa Ridge, Junior, DT/OT; Zach Garrard, Cheyenne Mountain, Senior, OL/LB; Braeden Graham, Fruita Monument, Junior, RB/LB; Easton Hall, Monarch, Senior, WR/DE; Ian Helwick, Brighton, Junior, DE/TE; Nathan Higgins, Skyline, Senior, SS/RB; Sam Hoswell, Monarch, Junior, G/OT; Mason Keeler, Broomfield, Senior, QB/FS; Jake Leone, Fort Collins, Junior, TE/DE; Josh Martin, Heritage, Junior, CB/RB; Dillon Meyers, Dakota Ridge, Senior, MLB/OL; Nate Miller, Widefield, Senior, OL/LB; Jax Nourse, Grand Junction, Senior, QB/LB; Jeremiah Ratliff, Air Academy, Senior, DE/WR; Alefosio Saipaia, Sand Creek, Junior, OL/DL; Kyle Schulman, Fort Collins, Senior, DE/OL; Zack Swartwout, Loveland, Senior, DE/TE; Ivan Thomas, Mountain View, Senior, DL/K/TE; Logan Triplett, Fruita Monument, Senior, RB/DE; Caleb Vannest, Greeley West, Senior, MLB/TE; Zach Weinmaster, Loveland, Sophomore, RB/S.

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    Class 3A

    Pueblo East Discovery Canyon football Bryson Torres
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Bryson Torres, Pueblo East

    Coach of the year: Andy Watts, Pueblo East

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Grant Baggett Pueblo East Senior OL/LB/FB
    Zane Bishop SIlver Creek Senior OL/DL
    Ryan Clancy Discovery Canyon Senior K
    Joe Golter Holy Family Senior –
    Richard Hall Durango Senior OC/DT
    Nate Kage Fort Morgan Senior G
    Tate Kembel Fort Morgan Senior RB
    Alonzo Lopez Northridge Senior RB/MLB
    Nathan Mackey Mead Junior RB
    Trey McBride Fort Morgan Junior TE/DE
    Tyler McFarland Discovery Canyon Senior QB/CB
    Shane Miyake Mead Senior OG/DL
    Luke Padula Pueblo East Senior WR/S/ATH
    Jared Pope Lewis-Palmer Senior MLB/OL
    P.D. Riddle Palisade Senior QB/LB/MLB
    Jack Roy Discovery Canyon Senior G/ILB
    Jerred Snow Longmont Senior DT/DE
    Josh Tellez Pueblo East Senior FB/DE/P
    Josh Tomjack Discovery Canyon Senior RB/LB/KR
    Bryson Torres Pueblo East Senior HB/SS
    Sterling Watkins Discovery Canyon Senior WR/CB/KR
    Charley Young Lewis-Palmer Senior FB/RB
    Michael Zeman Holy Family Senior RB/CB/FS
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Matt Aceto Conifer Senior QB/DE
    Manny Araujo Northridge Senior DE/RB
    Garrett Borger Mead Senior DE/OT
    Kendall Carter Discovery Canyon Senior G/DT
    Nick Ciccio Lutheran Senior –
    Orion Drummond Woodland Park Senior MLB/FB
    Ty Evans Palmer Ridge Sophomore QB/FS
    Tyler Gibbs SIlver Creek Senior TE/DE
    Riley Glynn Mead Senior QB
    Kyle Hall Palisade Senior OL/DT
    Khari Harrison SIlver Creek Senior WR/DB
    Austin Hassler Longmont Junior LB
    Jalen Hernandez Falcon Senior WR/FS
    Zach Maez Pueblo East Senior OC/DT
    Gavin Mestas Durango Junior WR/FS
    Mason Meyer Conifer Senior QB/CB
    Ryan Oliver Lewis-Palmer Senior G/DT
    Alex Rupe Evergreen Senior TE/DE
    Stone Samaras Holy Family Sophomore QB
    Derrick Smashum Vista Peak Prep Junior QB
    Josh Umiamaka Discovery Canyon Senior OT/DE
    Kevin Vargas Roosevelt Senior K
    Sean Willden Holy Family Junior OL/DL

    Honorable mention: Luc Andrada, Pueblo East, Sophomore, QB/CB; Austin Bernal, Palisade, Junior, RB/SS; Caleb Brown, Palisade, Senior, OL/DL; Quindell Bryant, Mitchell, Senior, LB/TE/WR; Erick Carrillo, Fort Morgan, Senior; Robert Case, Frederick, Senior, OL/DL; Alex Cordova, Rifle, Senior; Thomas Cross, Lewis-Palmer, Senior, OL/DL; Ramone Daley, Harrison, Senior, RB/LB; Connor Gould, Rifle, Junior; Caleb Grotelueschen, Discovery Canyon, Junior, RB/SS; Patrick Haggard, Lewis-Palmer, Junior, FB/NG; Cameron Hays, Evergreen, Senior, RB/LB; Kyle Helbig, Holy Family, Sophomore, TE/DE; Dylan Holt, Vista Peak Prep, Senior, WR/CB; Cameron Hurtado, Roosevelt, Senior, QB/SS; Quintin Hyrup, Erie, Senior, SS/CB; Brock Knechtel, SIlver Creek, Senior, RB/LB; Isaac Maestas, Palisade, Senior, RB/MLB; Cory McLellan, Palmer Ridge, Junior, WR/FS; Joshua Nagao, Alameda, Junior, LB/FB; Evan Price, Evergreen, Junior, K/P; Noah Roper, Erie, Sophomore, RB/WR/SS; Ben Schlieper, Green Mountain, Senior, TE/DE; Joey Shaffer, Thompson Valley, Junior, DE/OT; Jonah Stupar, Pueblo County, Senior, OT/DT; Dacian Sullivan, Canon City, Senior, WR/DB; Dante Vigil, Sierra, Senior, OC/MLB/DT; Mark Vivoda, Pueblo East, Junior, FB/LB; Chase Walkes, Palmer Ridge, Senior, OT/G; Peyton Woolverton, Durango, Senior, QB/WR.

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    Class 2A

    Kent Denver La Junta football 2A championship Jon Nuschy
    (Lance Wendt/LanceWendt.com)

    Player of the year: Jon Nuschy, La Junta

    Coach of the year: Clint Buderus, La Junta

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Dax Bender La Junta Senior LB
    Evan Biays Capps Sterling Senior OL/DL
    Willy Boatman Kent Denver Junior OT/DT
    Nathan Boyles The Classical Academy Senior OL/DL
    Tristan Brown Delta Senior RB/LB
    Austin Burkholder Sterling Senior MLB/RB
    Anders Carlson The Classical Academy Senior K/P
    Ellijah Durrett Faith Christian Senior CB/RB
    Peter Flack D’Evelyn Junior MLB/OL
    Eastin Franek Platte Valley Senior NG/LB
    Apela Furtado-Tom La Junta Senior CB
    Brin Hayden Resurrection Christian Senior QB/LB/P
    Damon Jensen Delta Senior RB/DB
    T.j. Love Kent Denver Junior DT/OT
    Joe Martinez La Junta Senior G
    Joshua McDonald Kent Denver Junior FB/MLB
    Charles McKissick Kent Denver Junior WR/FS
    Jon Nuschy La Junta Sophomore QB
    Brendan Simmering D’Evelyn Senior OL/DL
    Austin Weingart The Classical Academy Senior ILB/RB
    Sam Westbrook Bayfield Senior OC/NG
    Josh Westbrook Bayfield Senior QB/LB
    Daulton Wilkinson Weld Central Senior DE/DT
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Brody Anderson Alamosa Senior OC/DT
    Mitchell Black Faith Christian Junior G/DT
    Beau Byers Delta Senior WR/CB
    Jeremy Carrillo La Junta Senior –
    Logan Church Delta Junior OL/DL
    Ryan Dewald Resurrection Christian Senior OL/DL/LB
    Brian Mashak Bayfield Senior WR/FS
    Drew Neuerburg Platte Valley Senior RB/MLB
    Izaiah Petique La Junta Senior WR
    Jeron Petterson Brush Senior K/RB
    Ryan Phelps Bayfield Junior DT/OT
    Josh Reeder Delta Junior TE/DE
    Alex Ries Weld Central Senior FB/LB
    Christian Sanders Resurrection Christian Senior FB/DL/RB
    Cole Sienknecht Manitou Springs Junior QB/CB
    Conner Stahla Resurrection Christian Senior WR/DB/KR
    Michael Stevenson Resurrection Christian Senior WR/DB/K
    Max Waldbaum Kent Denver Senior TE/LB
    Sawyer Weeks The Classical Academy Senior WR/FS
    Trevon Wehrman Platte Valley Sophomore QB
    Cullen White Basalt Senior OL/DL
    Cole Wood Bayfield Junior G/MLB
    Taylor Wright Manitou Springs Junior G/DT

    Honorable mention: Kyle Bahnsen, University, Junior, DL/OT; Mason Barrows, Alamosa, Senior, RB/CB/KR; Ian Fonseca, Arvada, Senior, QB/P/K; Deondre Gordon, Arvada, Senior, WR/CB; Jaxon Hobbs, Eaton, Senior, TE/DE; Hunter Killough, Bayfield, Junior, RB/FS; Mikinzie Klimper, Moffat County, Junior, WR/MLB; Ben Lucas, D’Evelyn, Senior, FS/FB; Alec Lucero, Florence, Senior, QB; Joe Luebbers, Bishop Machebeuf, Senior, WR/LB; Lane Mangum, Gunnison, Senior, ATH/LB; Remington McKnight, Bishop Machebeuf, Junior, OT/DT; Kye Mills, Eaton, Senior, OT/DE; Ricky Mills, Middle Park, Senior, OL/LB; Bryce Noel, Florence, Senior, LB/OL; Abraham Ontiveros, Delta, Senior, K/WR; Donovan Pacht, The Classical Academy, Junior, OL/DL; RJ Peshek, Aspen, Junior, QB/MLB; Kyle Roberts, Basalt, Senior, WR/DB; Christian Rose, Sterling, Junior, WR/DB; Lincoln Rychecky, Kent Denver, Senior, FB/MLB; Riley Smith, Platte Valley, Senior, OC/DL; Josh Stephens, Gunnison, Senior, DT/G; Wyatt Thies, Elizabeth, Senior, DE; Aaron Trujillo, Valley, Senior, RB/FS; Josh Wallin, Gunnison, Senior, QB/LB/FS; Tyler Walls, Prospect Ridge Academy, Junior, MLB/OC; Corben Wilcox, University, Senior, LB/RB.

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    Class 1A

    Strasburg Paonia football
    (Tim Visser/TimVisserPhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Conner Martin, Strasburg

    Coach of the year: Jeff Giger, Strasburg

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Kevin Bailey Rye Senior QB/LB
    Jack Baroni Buena Vista Senior G/MLB
    Cade Becker Bennett Senior DE/TE
    Hunter Bergstrom Strasburg Junior LB/RB
    Justin Engesser Colorado Springs Christian Senior QB/FS
    Heyden Farley Bennett Senior G/DT
    Eddie Garcia Bennett Senior K/CB
    Chris Gudka Strasburg Junior OT/DE
    Logan Hughes Meeker Junior QB/DE
    Tyler Ilgen Meeker Senior G/DT
    Jeremy Ladd Strasburg Senior RB/LB
    Rocky Lechman Bennett Junior QB/RB/SS
    Wyatt Lee Peyton Senior MLB/RB
    Conner Martin Strasburg Senior QB/CB
    Dagan Rienks Paonia Senior TE/S/QB
    Jesse Rodriquez Bennett Junior QB/RB
    Chase Rule Meeker Senior LB/OL
    Otis Schmidt Platte Canyon Senior QB/SS
    Trevor Smith Paonia Senior MLB/TE
    Casey Turner Meeker Senior MLB/RB
    Tyler Walker Peyton Senior G/DE
    William Wallace Strasburg Senior OT/DT
    Chad Wiebelhaus Strasburg Junior OT/DE
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jadyn Brown Bennett Junior OT/DT
    Cole Brown Meeker Senior WR/CB
    Cody Burghart Burlington Senior –
    Richard Castillo Highland Senior G/DL
    Keith Dunagan Crowley County Senior NG
    Keshaun Duran Monte Vista Senior QB/FS/P
    Braden Kappel Limon Senior WR
    Tre Labossierre Cedaredge Senior OL/ILB
    Kaden Larson Limon Senior OL/DL
    Doak Mantle Meeker Junior RB/SS
    Justis Marshall Burlington Senior –
    Jaden Miller Paonia Junior FB/RB
    Warren Minerich Paonia Senior –
    Forest Pejsa Dolores Sophomore OL/LB
    Connor Peterson Platte Canyon Senior DT/G
    Parker Randolph Monte Vista Sophomore FS/WR/K
    Noah Sarria Clear Creek Junior HB/FS/WR
    J.C. Spence Strasburg Sophomore RB/WR/CB
    Chiante’ Stewart Ellicott Junior SB/DB
    Isaac Swoffer Cedaredge Senior RB/LB
    Isaac Tadla Platte Canyon Senior MLB/G
    Dylan Tuma Crowley County Senior RB
    Poco Van os Colorado Springs Christian Senior WR/DB

    Honorable mention: Brandon Buhr, Centauri, Junior, RB/S/WR; Toby Camp, Buena Vista, Senior, FB/LB; Cayden Camper, Rye, Sophomore, K/P; Jett County, Burlington, Senior; Luis Delgado, Manual, Senior, OL/DT; Casey Fringer, Centauri, Junior, DL/OL; Josh Gonzales, Peyton, Sophomore, RB/FS; Luke Grinnan, Burlington, Senior; Trystan Hanks, Peyton, Senior, FB/MLB; Alexander Inman, Clear Creek, Senior, OG/DL; Ty Judge, Clear Creek, Junior, QB/DB; Wade Katzdorn, Hotchkiss, Senior, RB/MLB/LB; Bryce Kullby, Front Range Christian, Senior, K/P; Tristan Laver, Crowley County, Senior, DE; Brendan Mayden, Holyoke, Senior, G/ILB; Garrett Miller, Bennett, Senior, RB/SS; Evan Munger, Front Range Christian, Senior, WR/DB; Cedric Perea, Monte Vista, Junior, OC/LB; Christian Reynolds, Cedaredge, Senior, OG/LB; Cole Rouse, Highland, Senior, QB/S/ATH; Trevor Sander, Platte Canyon, Junior; Luke Srsen, Wray, Senior, C; Chase Starman, Strasburg, Senior, WR/FS; Terren Trujillo, Rye, Senior, G/DE; Cody Venem, Rocky Ford, Senior, QB/DB; Austin Walck, Grand Valley, Senior, OT/MLB/FB; Avery Whitlock, Ellicott, Senior, OL/DL; Tory Willson, Cedaredge, Senior, DT/OL; Bradly Wright, Platte Canyon, Senior, RB/FS.

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    8-man

    (Kevin Saffer/MaxPreps)
    (Kevin Saffer/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Chad Mikelson, Sedgwick County

    Coach of the year: Jerome Weers, Akron

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Levi Basler Akron Senior RB/DB
    Dylan Clifford Merino Senior DB/TB
    Nathan Crawford Dayspring Christian Academy Senior RB/DB
    Brennan Ehmke Sedgwick County Junior QB
    Jake Garnas Sedgwick County Senior DE/G
    Justin Hacsi Sargent Senior ATH
    Kyle Kreutzer Hoehne Senior TE/DE
    Chad Mikelson Sedgwick County Senior WR
    Seth Mondragon Dayspring Christian Academy Junior RB/MLB
    Michael Nein Sedgwick County Senior FS
    Anthony Payne Hoehne Senior OL/DL
    Dustin Poss Akron Senior G/OT
    Bridger Reese Akron Senior TE/DL
    Craig Schafer Hoehne Senior OL/LB
    Bo Soukup Haxtun Senior QB/FS/LB
    Caleb Urwiller Dayspring Christian Academy Senior LB/RB
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Esteban Aguilera Sargent Senior ATH
    Caleb Andersen Haxtun Senior LB/WR/RB
    Trenton Armintrout Norwood Senior QB/LB
    Brock Benson Akron Senior OL/LB
    Remmington Canfield Merino Junior ILB/QB
    Bowman Ellis Springfield Senior RB/S
    Travis Etler West Grand Senior OG/DE
    Ty Harrison Sargent Senior ATH
    Tyce Marquez Sedgwick County Junior –
    Marshall Pierce Holly Senior FB/ILB/LB
    Logan Post Haxtun Senior G/DT/NG
    Jon Ramey Merino Senior MLB/G
    Hunter Robins Hoehne Senior RB/DE
    Christian Schaller Sargent Junior ATH
    Jake Trujillo McClave Senior –
    Jacob Yates Hoehne Junior RB/DB

    Honorable mention: Ethan Barnes, Norwood, Senior, OC/DE; Marlon Castillo, Plateau Valley, Senior, WR/SS/SB; Bruce Cordova, West Grand, Senior, OG/ILB; Abraham Dauphinais, Justice, Junior, FB/DT; Ryan Davis, Sargent, Junior, ATH; David Flores, Granada, Senior, G/DE; Hayden Harris, Norwood, Senior, G/LB; Cade Holden, Granada, Senior, QB/S; Justin Johnson, Sargent, Senior, ATH; Jace Logan, Soroco, Sophomore, RB/DB; Issac Matson, West Grand, Senior, TE/NG; Colin Mertens, Merino, Senior, DE/OC; Tack Neugebauer, Holly, Senior, SB/HB/G; Dean Reed, Fowler, Senior, QB/DE; Jerald Romero, Justice, Senior, WR/CB; Devyn Rummel, Norwood, Senior, RB/DB.

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    6-man

    Hi-Plains Cheyenne Wells football
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: Cameron Klann, Hi-Plains

    Coach of the year: Garrett Smith, Cheyenne Wells

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jaxon Crawford Kit Carson Senior TE/DB
    Chase Flynn Stratton/Liberty Senior OL/DL/K
    Jaime Huerta Cheyenne Wells Senior –
    Brad Johnson Kit Carson Senior QB/DE
    Jaxon King Fleming Senior QB/LB
    Cameron Klann Hi-Plains Senior –
    Landon McCaffrey Hi-Plains Senior –
    Kendall Pelton Cheyenne Wells Senior –
    Bryce Schnug Pawnee Senior TB/LB/KR
    Fred Turner Eads Senior LB/RB/K
    Alex Vandenbark Fleming Senior FB/MLB/DE
    Darian Wagner Arickaree/Woodlin Senior –
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Blake Dickey Kit Carson Senior RB/DB
    Drew Ellis Pawnee Senior FB/CB/P
    Marshall Hornung Stratton/Liberty Senior LB/RB
    Bryson Long Peetz Sophomore –
    Riley Marzolf Hi-Plains Senior –
    Rogelio Meza North Park Senior RB/LB/TE
    Caden Parker Eads Senior LB/QB
    Tanner Patterson Otis Senior –
    Caid Smith Genoa-Hugo Junior RB/S
    Wyatt Tezak Cotopaxi Senior –
    Trevor Warren La Veta Senior –
    Cody Wilson Peetz Senior –

    Honorable mention: Dace Ball, Cheyenne Wells, Senior; Cody Lyons, Cotopaxi, Senior; Nic Martin, North Park, Junior, TE/DE/OC; Jake McClendon, Genoa-Hugo, Senior, RB/LB; Levi Muller, Fleming, Senior, OL/DL; Adam Parachini, Weldon Valley, Senior, OL/FB/DL; Noel Pizana, North Park, Senior, RB/DB; Luke Puchino, Longmont Christian, Senior, QB/ATH; Marco Ramos, Arickaree/Woodlin, Senior; Brandon Ravenkamp, Genoa-Hugo, Senior, QB/DE; Joel Smith, Elbert, Senior, CB/QB; Peyton Uhrig, Otis, Senior.

  • All-state baseball teams for 2016 season

    The 2016 all-state baseball players of the year are (from left): Holly's Ricardo Juarez (1A); Dawson's Luke Feigal (2A); Faith Christian's Austin Stone (3A); Lewis-Palmer's Paul Tillotson (4A); and ThunderRidge's Jake Eissler (5A).
    The 2016 all-state baseball players of the year are (from left): Holly’s Ricardo Juarez (1A); Dawson’s Luke Feigal (2A); ThunderRidge’s Jake Eissler (5A); Lewis-Palmer’s Paul Tillotson (4A); and Faith Christian’s Austin Stone (3A). (Photos: Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com; Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com; Chris Fehrm/MaxPreps; Michael Hankins/MaxPreps)

    The 2016 all-state baseball teams honor the best players in the sport as judged by the leagues and coaches. They are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

    Player and coach of the year was also selected by a vote of the coaches.

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    Class 5A

    (Michael Hankins/MaxPreps)
    ThunderRidge’s Jake Eissler is the 5A baseball player of the year. (Michael Hankins/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Jake Eissler, ThunderRidge

    Coach of the year: Allan Dyer, Cherokee Trail

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Austin Alarid Rocky Mountain LHP/1B Senior
    Jerome Bohannon Cherokee Trail LHP/OF Senior
    Quin Cotton Regis Jesuit OF Senior
    Jake Eissler ThunderRidge RHP/3B/1B Senior
    Maverick Handley Mullen C/INF Senior
    Travis Marr Regis Jesuit RHP/1B Senior
    Conner Nantkes Cherokee Trail LHP/UTIL Junior
    Ryan Sullivan Cherokee Trail 1B Senior
    Nate Sweeney Cherry Creek RHP/SS/OF Senior
    Bo Weiss Regis Jesuit RHP Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Peter Carlson Ralston Valley SS/RHP Senior
    Bailey Collins Dakota Ridge OF/P Senior
    Eric Cox Cherokee Trail RHP/OF Junior
    Cade Crader Grandview 1B/RHP Senior
    Tommy Gillman Columbine SS Senior
    Jay Onken Pine Creek OF/RHP Sophomore
    Casey Opitz Heritage C/SS/RHP Junior
    Tanner O’Tremba Cherry Creek OF/RHP Sophomore
    Sam Schroeder Fruita Monument P/OF Senior
    Josh Schumacher Rangeview 2B/SS/P Senior
    John Sorensen Rocky Mountain SS/RHP Junior

    Honorable mention:

    • Cuba Bess, Senior, Fruita Monument
    • Evan Bolin, Senior, Prairie View
    • Wade Council, Senior, Pine Creek
    • Aaron Dammel, Senior, Highlands Ranch
    • Chris Diehl, Senior, Rocky Mountain
    • Riley Egloff, Sophomore, Heritage
    • Cole Farmer, Senior, Brighton
    • Matt Givin, Junior, Rock Canyon
    • Alex Gonzales, Senior, Rocky Mountain
    • Tanner Hauptman, Senior, Ralston Valley
    • Tyson Hays, Junior, Grandview
    • Ryley Humrighouse, Senior, Castle View
    • Ricky Marshall, Senior, Fountain-Fort Carson
    • Jake Minnick, Senior, Douglas County
    • Jacob Moyer, Senior, Fort Collins
    • Dylan Paulsen, Senior, Gateway
    • Walter Pennington, Senior, Broomfield
    • Nick Perez, Junior, Cherokee Trail
    • Rocco Porreco, Junior, Mullen
    • Chase Powell, Senior, Lakewood
    • Tony Rice, Senior, Liberty
    • Jacob Rodriguez, Senior, Adams City
    • Joey Salvato, Junior, Mullen
    • Tyler Smith, Senior, Grandview
    • Jordan Stubbings, Junior, Legend
    • Nathaniel Swanson, Junior, Northglenn
    • Jadon Uhrich, Junior, Rocky Mountain
    • Razzo Vigil, Junior, Westminster

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    Class 4A

    (Chris Fehrm/MaxPreps.com)
    Lewis-Palmer’s Paul Tillotson is the 4A baseball player of the year. (Chris Fehrm/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Paul Tillotson, Lewis-Palmer

    Coach of the year: Keith Wahl, Valor Christian

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Clint Allen Erie C/INF/P Senior
    Rocco Arguto Pueblo West RF Senior
    Holden Bernhardt Mountain View P/OF/1B Senior
    Wyatt Featherston Green Mountain OF/P Senior
    Jake Greenwalt Windsor – Senior
    Cole McKissock Air Academy INF Senior
    Dauson Tate Pueblo West C Senior
    Paul Tillotson Lewis-Palmer – Senior
    Austin Wood Silver Creek 1B/P Senior
    Luke Ziegler Valor Christian 3B/RHP Sophomore
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Mike Berg Thompson Valley C/OF/3B Junior
    Issac Bracken Berthoud – Senior
    Jaspar Carmichael Delta SS/P Sophomore
    Billy Cook Lewis-Palmer – Junior
    Nyk Crumrine Valor Christian INF/RHP Senior
    Bailey Hansen Air Academy P/OF Senior
    Davis Heller Valor Christian RHP/1B Freshman
    Ethan Keller Delta CF/P Junior
    Ruben Portillo Erie P/INF Junior
    Cooper Rothe Longmont CF Senior
    Judah Wilbur Denver North INF/SS/2B Junior

    Honorable mention:

    • Kavan Andrew, Senior, Longmont
    • Locke Bernhardt, Senior, Mountain View
    • Cameron Brosh, Senior, Canon City
    • Josh Crites, Senior, Erie
    • Kyle Daniels, Senior, Fort Morgan
    • Blake Donels, Junior, Valor Christian
    • Gavin Fesmire, Senior, Pueblo Centennial
    • Daniel Gurrola, Senior, Denver North
    • Spencer Hamilton, Senior, The Classical Academy
    • Jaeden Hegmann, Junior, Mesa Ridge
    • Dane Kapande, Senior, Evergreen
    • Joe Lucas, Senior, Palisade
    • Zach Manchester, Senior, Canon City
    • Garrett Martin, Junior, Eagle Valley
    • Lawrence Mayberry, Senior, Durango
    • Mitch Menard, Senior, D’Evelyn
    • Skyler Messinger, Junior, Niwot
    • Jared Miller, Sophomore, Montrose
    • Brett Muscatello, Senior, Evergreen
    • Max Noland, Junior, Palisade
    • Dylan Norsen, Junior, Mountain View
    • Gunner Pickett, Senior, Mead
    • Blake Reiher, Junior, Delta
    • Morgan Robinson, Senior, Rifle
    • Stephen Romero, Junior, Glenwood Springs
    • Andrew Shaw, Junior, Summit
    • Tyler Shubert, Senior, Windsor
    • Isiah Torres, Senior, Pueblo East
    • Sean Weller, Senior, Battle Mountain
    • Kaylor Werner, Sophomore, Northridge
    • Cole Winn, Sophomore, Silver Creek

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    (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)
    Faith Christian’s Austin Stone is the 3A baseball player of the year. (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    Class 3A

    Player of the year: Austin Stone, Faith Christian

    Coach of the year: Ralph Nance, Faith Christian

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Matt Burkart Eaton SS/RHP Senior
    Donovan Contreraz Sheridan P/INF Senior
    Braden Forney Lamar OF/P/SS Senior
    Kelton McCoy Bayfield C/P/INF Senior
    Will McKissick Kent Denver OF/P Senior
    Ben Padrnos St. Mary’s OF/P Senior
    Jake Spence University OF/P Senior
    AJ Stephens Faith Christian LHP/OF/1B Senior
    Austin Stone Faith Christian RHP/INF Senior
    Travis Struble Manitou Springs 3B/P Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Davyn Adamscheck Manitou Springs SS/P Junior
    Dominic Archuleta Manitou Springs OF/P Senior
    Dalton Chandler Lamar P/OF Sophomore
    Gabe Hegarty Faith Christian OF/RHP/DH Senior
    Taed Heydinger Bayfield OF/P Senior
    Christian Johnson The Academy C/P Senior
    Dalton Lind Eaton RHP/OF Senior
    Cesar Mercado Valley INF/P Junior
    Zane Phelps Bayfield INF/P/C Senior
    Spencer Wilcox University OF/P Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Robbie Alejo, Senior, Alamosa
    • Thatcher Beatty, Senior, Denver Science & Tech Stapleton
    • Craig Beckfield, Senior, Platte Canyon
    • Dax Bender, Junior, La Junta
    • Jacob Brummel, Junior, St. Mary’s
    • Rob Casey, Senior, Kent Denver
    • Seth Crummer, Senior, Trinidad
    • Timmy Engel, Senior, Centauri
    • Landon Ford, Junior, Faith Christian
    • Ty Hanzlicek, Senior, Valley
    • BJ Hirschfeld, Senior, Brush
    • Ty Jones, Senior, Florence
    • Joe Kuhn, Senior, Eaton
    • Xavier Manzanarez, Senior, Dolores Huerta Prep
    • Brody Mcghehey, Senior, Bayfield
    • Paul Medina, Junior, University
    • Larry Nolasco, Senior, Bruce Randolph
    • Ian Olson, Junior, Salida
    • Tyler Percival, Senior, Gunnison
    • Sam Richards, Sophomore, Colorado Academy
    • Marcus Roberson, Junior, Bennett
    • Quinn Stowell, Junior, Colorado Springs Christian
    • Ian Turner, Senior, Gunnison
    • Evan Wisdom, Senior, Sterling
    • Jordan Yates, Sophomore, Buena Vista

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    Class 2A

    Dawson Limon baseball
    Dawson’s Luke Feigal is the 2A baseball player of the year. (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Player of the year: Luke Feigal, Dawson School

    Coach of the year: Joe McKenzie, Dawson School

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Jonathon Cowles Dayspring Christian Academy RHP/CF/SS Junior
    Chance Dunker Sedgwick County RHP/2B/3B Senior
    Luke Feigal Dawson School RHP/3B Senior
    Tanner Fulkerson Dawson School SS/RHP Senior
    Cesar Gonzalez Hotchkiss P/INF Senior
    Kayden Seriani Paonia – Sophomore
    Trevor Smith Paonia – Junior
    Joe Stephen Limon – Senior
    Jake Tomcheck Resurrection Christian LHP/OF/1B Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Bailey Benz Rye –
    Bryce Buhr Crowley County C/P Senior
    Seth Clemente Dawson School 2B/SS Junior
    Caden Eastin County Line [Wiley/McClave] – Senior
    Jimmy Fargo Dayspring Christian Academy C/RHP/CF Sophomore
    Evan Finley Peyton P/INF/C Senior
    James Larson Limon – Senior
    Jaden Miller Paonia – Sophomore
    Tyler Woodhams Sedgwick County RHP/SS/2B Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Caleb Andersen, Junior, Haxtun
    • Layne Andrews, Senior, Yuma
    • Dom Beck, Senior, Hotchkiss
    • Tristen Cesko, Senior, Limon
    • Jett County, Junior, Burlington
    • Christian Dellamaestra, Junior, County Line [Wiley/McClave]
    • Ryan Drury, Junior, Rye
    • Jason Dutton, Senior, Wray
    • Nolan Grenard, Senior, Swink
    • Darrien Guy, Junior, Akron
    • Cordell Hensley, Senior, Sedgwick County
    • Trent Hill, Senior, Akron
    • Derek Jung, Freshman, Front Range Christian
    • Spencer Kelly, Senior, Calhan
    • Eli Kirk, Junior, Hotchkiss
    • Jacob Kohl, Senior, Evangelical Christian
    • Pete Lanting, Senior, Denver Christian
    • Chipper Lloyd, Senior, Front Range Christian
    • Walter Martinez, Senior, Center
    • Kasey Nusbaum, Senior, Kiowa/Simla
    • Slater Podgorny, Sophomore, Paonia
    • Brian Preston, Junior, Rocky Ford
    • Ricardo Ramirez, Sophomore, Highland
    • Trey Redner, Sophomore, Swink
    • Brent Ritter, Senior, Swink
    • Tucker Ward, Senior, Ignacio
    • Emmitt White, Senior, Sargent
    • Wyatt Workman, Senior, Haxtun

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    Class 1A

    (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)
    Holly’s Ricardo Juarez is the 1A baseball player of the year. (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    Player of the year: Ricardo Juarez, Holly

    Coach of the year: Dayne Eaton, Holly

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Jordan Ernst Dove Creek P/SS/OF Senior
    Tyler Fields Cornerstone Christian Academy C/INF/P Senior
    Ricardo Juarez Holly P/INF Junior
    Jaxon King Fleming – Junior
    Ryan Koeller Granada P Junior
    Eli Sievert Rocky Mountain Lutheran – Senior
    Marc Solis Eads 3B/SS/P Senior
    Yaniel Vidal Holly SS/3B/P Junior
    Darian Wilkening Fleming – Senior
    Brandon Wilson Holly OF/3B/P Sophomore

    Honorable mention:

    • Trenton Armintrout, Junior, Nucla
    • Paul Asfeld, Sophomore, Fleming
    • Case Baughman, Senior, Dove Creek
    • Chase Boulter, Senior, Gilpin County
    • Sam Dunlap, Senior, Cotopaxi
    • Nathanael Garrett, Senior, Cornerstone Christian Academy
    • Cullen Glosson, Freshman, Otis
    • Jaime Huerta, Junior, Granada
    • Derek Kibel, Sophomore, Dove Creek
    • Paul Kidder, Junior, Community Christian
    • Ben Lambrecht, Senior, Fleming
    • Eryk Lorenz, Junior, Gilpin County
    • David Reyes, Senior, Granada
    • Marcos Rivera, Senior, Manzanola
    • Devyn Rummel, Junior, Nucla
    • Rhett Uhland, Junior, Eads
    • Josh Weaver, Junior, Rocky Mountain Lutheran
    • Cody Wilson, Junior, Peetz

  • All-state football teams for 2015 season

    The 2015 football players of the year. From left: Dylan Dixon of Eads; Keegan Wentz of Buena Vista; JoJo Domann of Pine Creek; Dylan McCaffrey of Valor Christian; Daniel Martin of Pueblo East; Kelton McCoy of Bayfield; Trey Walter of Sedgwick County. (Photos: Jack Eberhard/JacksActoinShots.com; Bill Cronin; Matt Daniels/MattDanPhoto.com; Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com; Jeff Tucker; and Sedgwick County HS)
    The 2015 football players of the year. From left: Dylan Dixon of Eads; Keegan Wentz of Buena Vista; JoJo Domann of Pine Creek; Dylan McCaffrey of Valor Christian; Daniel Martin of Pueblo East; Kelton McCoy of Bayfield; Trey Walter of Sedgwick County. (Photos: Jack Eberhard/JacksActoinShots.com; Bill Cronin; Matt Daniels/MattDanPhoto.com; Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com; Jeff Tucker; and Sedgwick County HS)

    The 2015 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 coaches.

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


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    Class 5A

    (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)
    Valor Christian’s Dylan McCaffrey, the 5A player of the year. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: Dylan McCaffrey, Valor Christian

    Coach of the year: Jay Madden, Pomona

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Hayden Blubaugh Grandview Junior RB
    Max Borghi Pomona Sophomore RB/CB
    Robert Congel Cherry Creek Senior OL
    Javier Craft Cherry Creek Senior CB/WR/FS
    Noah Elliss Valor Christian Junior OL/DL
    Ace Escobedo Regis Jesuit Senior DT/NG
    JT Gentry Columbine Senior OT/DE
    Mikey Griebel Columbine Junior RB/CB
    Alijah Halliburton Overland Senior S
    David Imola Cherry Creek Senior DT/OT
    Todd Jones Boulder Senior RB/SS
    Carlo Kemp Fairview Senior LB/RB
    Jarred Kendziorski Valor Christian Senior K/P
    Elijah Leyva Pomona Senior MLB/TE
    Jake Lowry Columbine Senior QB
    Matt Lynch Legacy Senior QB
    Santino Marchiol Cherry Creek Junior LB/FB
    Dominic Marquez Pomona Senior DT/OG
    Dylan McCaffrey Valor Christian Junior QB
    Jake Moretti Pomona Junior OL
    Dillon Reinkensmeyer Valor Christian Senior OL/DL
    Ashton Torres Cherokee Trail Senior OT/OG
    Jonathan Van diest Cherry Creek Junior DE/LB
    Ben Waters Valor Christian Senior WR/DB
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    TeQuan Baker Doherty Senior RB/CB
    Maurice Barley Chatfield Senior DE/DT
    Dawson Cranmer Chaparral Senior DE/LB
    Ford Edwards Chaparral Senior K
    Zach Gomez Arvada West Senior DE
    Cameron Gonzales Pomona Junior RB/LB
    Raymond Haas Arapahoe Senior FS/WR
    Jake L’heureux Boulder Senior WR/CB
    Marcus McElroy Jr Mullen Junior RB
    Pete Mitchell Arapahoe Senior QB
    John Monnahan Ralston Valley Senior OC/DT
    Hassani Moore Denver East Senior WR
    Luke Morrone Arapahoe Senior MLB/DE
    Robert Moss Grandview Junior OG/NG
    Dillon Pace Westminster Senior RB/FS
    Tim Pless Heritage Senior WR/CB
    Joe Richart Grandview Senior NG
    Gerardo Rodriguez Westminster Senior OG/DT
    DeAndre Shorts Grandview Senior MLB
    Braden Smith Lakewood Senior CB/RB
    Matthew Steele Doherty Senior OC/OT
    Jack Stoll Regis Jesuit Senior TE
    Tommy Wakefield Fairview Junior WR
    Matt Yockey Mountain Vista Senior NG

    Honorable mention: Mitchel Anderson, Mountain Vista, Senior, K; Broden Baker, Legend, Senior, OG/OT; Isiahia Banks, Mullen, Junior, FS/WR; Derek Coleman, Legacy, Senior, TE/DL; Trevor Elser, Monarch, Junior, K/P; Elijah Larry, Horizon, Senior, DL/FB; Nolan Laufenberg, Castle View, Junior, OT/DT; Dalton Lawrence, Rock Canyon, Senior, OG/LS/DL; Ashton Mansur, Columbine, Junior, OT; George Marpaung, Rangeview, Senior, OG/DT; Ryan Marquez, Pomona, Sophomore, QB/CB; Brandon Micale, Pomona, Junior, DT; Cedric Moreno, Grandview, Senior, DE; Matt Peppercorn, Regis Jesuit, Senior, OT/OG; Drew Petit, Brighton, Senior, DT/DE; Logan Richards, Rocky Mountain, Senior, OT/OG; Kyle Rush, Ralston Valley, Senior, RB; Koby Soden, Fairview, Sophomore, OL; Dalton Thorpe, Heritage, Senior, TE/DE/P; Clayton Voytilla, Fruita Monument, Senior, OOT/DT; Darian Williams, Eaglecrest, Senior, WR.


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    Class 4A

    Pine Creek football JoJo Domann
    JoJo Domann of Pine Creek is the 4A player of the year. (Matt Daniels/MattDanPhoto.com)

    Player of the year: JoJo Domann, Pine Creek

    Coach of the year: Chris Jones, Windsor

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Conlan Berger Longmont Senior RB/WR
    Bryce Devries Pine Creek Senior OL
    JoJo Domann Pine Creek Senior SS/WR
    Charles Dunkelman Loveland Senior RB/MLB
    Ayden Eberhardt Loveland Senior QB
    Storm Fox Windsor Junior DE/DT
    Jake Grimm Ponderosa Senior OL/DL
    Nolan Lanckriet Windsor Senior OG/OC/ILB
    Marcus Lindsay Denver South Junior RB/MLB
    Jeremy Lujan Dakota Ridge Senior RB/KR
    Lawrence Mayberry Durango Senior RB/SS
    Isiah Pannunzio Pueblo South Senior TE/DE
    Brad Peeples Windsor Junior QB/WB
    Louie Quinones Vista Ridge Senior RB
    Teriek Roberts Denver South Senior OT/DL
    Cooper Rothe Longmont Senior CB/K
    Isaiah Sanders Palmer Ridge Senior QB/FS
    Sean Schumacher Longmont Senior OC
    Conner Stewart Vista Ridge Senior OT/DE
    Zach Swartwout Loveland Junior DE
    Corte Tapia Windsor Junior ILB/DE/TE
    Elway Tubbs Vista Ridge Senior QB
    Jack Wibbels Pine Creek Senior DE/LB
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Marquis Arrington Coronado Senior RB/CB/SS
    Lucas Baken Durango Senior WR
    Sam Bostak Fort Collins Senior DL/RB
    Matt Brady Ponderosa Senior TE/DL
    Matt Caesar Dakota Ridge Senior OL
    Tayler Clifton Pine Creek Senior DL
    Keegan Cryder Dakota Ridge Junior OT/DE
    Zack Culter Wheat Ridge Senior OG/DL
    Justin Curtis Thompson Valley Senior OG/DE
    Xavier Dreiling Wheat Ridge Senior MLB/DE
    Logan Goodner Longmont Senior MLB/RB
    Dremond Griffin Denver South Junior ATH/DB
    Brannan Hafer Pine Creek Senior OL
    Adrian King George Washington Senior TE/MLB
    Zach Moser Windsor Junior WB/WR
    Kacin Nowlin Pine Creek Senior LB/LS
    Micheal Retland Aurora Central Senior TB/DE
    Donovan Roker Greeley West Junior OC/DE
    Landon Schmidt Windsor Senior FS/WB/KR
    Matt Seal Wheat Ridge Senior K
    AJ Sena Pueblo Centennial Senior QB/CB
    Kahseem Stevenson Denver South Junior DT/OL/LB
    Nicco Young Wheat Ridge Senior QB/CB

    Honorable mention: Zac Alwais, Palmer Ridge, Senior, OG/NG; Fransicos Aranda, Aurora Central, Junior, RB/LB; Michael Benz, Pueblo South, Senior; Mike Berg, Thompson Valley, Junior, LB/RB; Wyatt Bishop, Montrose, Senior, OL/LB; Adam Burtschi, Rampart, Junior, OG/DT; Jon Curti, Palmer, Senior, QB/LB; Ben Freeman, Fort Collins, Senior, OG/DE; Efren Hernandez, Greeley Central, Senior, RB/DB; Laitham Johnson, Durango, Senior, OT/DE; Anthony Kasper, Silver Creek, Senior, RB/DB; Dennis Landry, Mountain View, Senior, QB; Hunter Meade, Widefield, Junior, OT; Ty Murphy, Falcon, Senior, QB; Carter Ortiz, Pueblo West, Senior, FB/MLB; Ben Quinones, Standley Lake, Senior, OL/DL; George Silvanic, Palmer Ridge, Senior, DE/OT/K; Ryan Strabala, Coronado, Senior, MLB/OT; Eli Sullivan, Longmont, Senior, WR/RB; Zach Thatcher, Pueblo Centennial, Senior, OG/OT.


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    Class 3A

    Pueblo East Roosevelt 3A football championship
    Pueblo East’s Daniel Martin is the 3A player of the year. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Daniel Martin, Pueblo East

    Coach of the year: Lee Meisner, Pueblo East

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Alonso Archuleta Roosevelt Senior OT/NG
    Beau Beattie Discovery Canyon Senior OC/DT
    Luke Bethany The Classical Academy Senior DT/OG
    Joe Brendemihl Roosevelt Senior OG
    Owen Burke D’Evelyn Senior QB
    Matt Call Discovery Canyon Senior QB/ILB
    Stephen Davignon Delta Senior OG/DE
    Charlie Davis D’Evelyn Senior WR/DB
    Bruno DeRose Pueblo East Senior MLB/FB
    Gerardo Diaz Pueblo East Senior DL/OL
    James Doyle D’Evelyn Senior MLB/OL
    Joey Fox Evergreen Senior DT/OG/LB
    Chris Helbig Holy Family Senior QB/CB
    Tate Kembel Fort Morgan Junior
    Ty Leyba Rifle Senior RB/SS
    Isaac Maestas Palisade Junior RB/LB
    Alex Mai Fort Morgan Senior NG
    Daniel Martin Pueblo East Senior QB/CB/P
    Toby McBride Fort Morgan Senior FB/DE
    Nick Pavlik Lewis-Palmer Senior SB/CB
    Jonny Ponce Delta Senior RB/FS
    Davis Price Evergreen Senior K/P
    Ricardo Young Lutheran Senior OL/DL
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Tyler Baack Evergreen Senior OT/DE
    Jacob Barker Conifer Senior OL/DL
    Tyler Bosshardt Rifle Senior SB/CB
    Josh Cusworth Pueblo County Senior DT/OT
    Will Domier Holy Family Senior DE/FB
    Franny Gonzalez Fort Morgan Senior K
    Jayce Hall The Classical Academy Senior RB/FS/ATH
    Dylan Holt Vista Peak Prep Junior WR/CB
    C.J Jacquet Mead Senior OG
    Trey McBride Fort Morgan Sophomore
    Alex Miller The Classical Academy Senior FS/WB
    Carlos Ortega Roosevelt Senior RB
    Daniel Pangelinan Harrison Senior OL/DL
    Joey Paradiso Pueblo County Senior SB/QB
    Cole Petrovics Evergreen Senior MLB/FB
    Beau Priegnitz Evergreen Senior DE/OL/SS
    PD Riddle Palisade Junior QB/LB
    Jacob Robles Pueblo East Senior DL/OL
    Frank Rosales Fort Morgan Senior MLB
    Jack Roy Discovery Canyon Junior OC/ILB
    Livan Santander Delta Junior OL/DL
    Matt Sorenson Palisade Senior QB/LB/WR
    Andrew Vigil Centaurus Senior WR/CB

    Honorable mention: Seth Ausman, Evergreen, Senior, WR/SS/CB; Donavaughn Baucom, Thomas Jefferson, Junior, ILB; Tristan Brown, Delta, Junior, RB/LB; Deyvon Butler, Skyview, Sophomore, RB; Beau Byers, Delta, Junior, WR/CB; Anders Carlson, The Classical Academy, Junior, K/P; Colton Cline, Elizabeth, Senior, RB/LB; Jake Dack, Lutheran, Junior, OL/DL; Jamie Gray, Berthoud, Senior, OL/ILB; James Hardy, Evergreen, Senior, RB/PR/KR; Alonzo Lopez, Northridge, Junior, RB/LB; Christian Majszak, Roosevelt, Senior, MLB/LB; Ryan Oliver, Lewis-Palmer, Junior, OG/DT; Kyle Peterson, The Classical Academy, Senior, OOT/ILB; Mike Ranson, Pueblo Central, Senior, QB/WR; Dylan Reifeis, Evergreen, Senior, QB; Orlondo Rivera, Roosevelt, Senior, WR/FS; Kole Roberts, Delta, Junior, QB/FS; Devin Schmidt, Roosevelt, Senior, DL/OL; Patrick Vasquez, Fort Lupton, Senior, QB/SS; Daulton Wilkinson, Weld Central, Junior, OL/DL.


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    Class 2A

    Platte Valley Bayfield football
    Bayfield’s Kelton McCoy is the 2A player of the year. (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Player of the year: Kelton McCoy, Bayfield

    Coach of the year: Gary Heide, Bayfield

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Zane Alsdorf Bennett Senior RB/DT
    Cole Bryant La Junta Senior QB
    Jake Busmente Sterling Senior TE/MLB
    Trai (Larry) Crook The Academy Senior K/P
    Kyle Florian Platte Valley Senior OT
    Taed Heydinger Bayfield Senior WR/CB
    Matt Hoffman Platte Valley Senior WB/SS
    Parker Joens Platte Valley Senior OT/DE/TE
    Kyle Killough Bayfield Senior OT/MLB
    Tanner Kramer Eaton Senior OC/MLB
    Rusty Lohr Eaton Senior FB/LB
    Noah Loutherback Bayfield Senior OT/DE
    Mitchell Martin Strasburg Senior QB/LB
    Kelton McCoy Bayfield Senior QB/ILB
    Will McKissick Kent Denver Senior RB/MLB
    Zane Phelps Bayfield Senior RB/SS
    Austin Reitzenstein Platte Valley Senior OL/DL
    Carl Schmidt Kent Denver Senior DT/OT
    Tanner Schwindt Platte Valley Senior QB
    Clay Shaver Brush Senior ATH/LB
    Zach Spears The Academy Senior OL/DL
    William Wallace Strasburg Junior OT/DT
    Matt Wells Kent Denver Senior OT/DT
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Cade Becker Bennett Junior DE/FB
    AJ DeBerard The Pinnacle Senior OT/LB
    Marco Garcia Alamosa Senior RB/FS/QB
    Parker Gilliland Platte Valley Senior CB/WR
    Juan Gomez Valley Senior RB/DT/NG
    Anthony Ibarra Platte Valley Senior OL/DL
    Colton Ingram Eaton Senior FB/LB
    Arnoldo Maltos-Garcia Brush Senior QB/S/CB
    Brody McGhehey Bayfield Senior RB/CB
    Michael Mitchek Sterling Senior MLB/QB
    Tynan Muehlemeyer Faith Christian Senior OT/DT
    Trevor Olsen Faith Christian Senior RB/CB
    Rafael Pasillas The Pinnacle Senior WR/CB
    Stelios Peroulis Moffat County Senior OG/NG
    Jesse Rodriquez Bennett Sophomore QB/RB/CB
    Isaiah Sanchez The Academy Junior WR/DB/ATH
    Justin Schatz Kent Denver Senior WR/CB
    Grant Spofford Kent Denver Senior WR/DE/K
    Brady Springer Moffat County Senior OG/DT
    Dillon Vanhoutan Florence Senior MLB/OT
    Tristan Volk Brush Senior OG/DE
    Sam Westbrook Bayfield Junior C/NG
    Luke Wilson Kent Denver Senior MLB/FB

    Honorable mention: Eric Allen, St. Mary’s, Senior, OG/DL; Dax Bender, La Junta, Junior; Wyatt Buhr, La Junta, Sophomore; Conrado Dolores, Roaring Fork, Senior, OL/LB; Reid Hall, Brush, Senior, TE/DE; Chase Keep, Battle Mountain, Senior, WR/DB/K; Joe Martinez, La Junta, Junior; Daniel Martinez, Sheridan, Senior, WR/FS; Ruben Moya, Alameda, Senior, MLB/RB; Tristan Niskanen, Aspen, Senior, TE/DE; Randy Woodward, Brush, Senior, OT/DE; Zeke Zuhlke, Bennett, Senior, MLB/OG.


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    Class 1A

    Buena Vista Crowley County football
    Buena Vista’s Keegan Wentz is the 1A player of the year. (Bill Cronin)

    Player of the year: Keegan Wentz, Buena Vista

    Coach of the year: Matt Flavin, Buena Vista

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Bryce Buhr Crowley County Senior RB/ATH/DB
    Cody Coleman Buena Vista Senior OG/DT
    Willy Darling Paonia Senior DT/OL
    Sabyn Diamond Buena Vista Senior OG/DT
    Cooper Eggleston Buena Vista Senior RB/FS
    Justin Engesser Colorado Springs Christian Junior QB/DB
    Luke Fick Resurrection Christian Senior WR/FS/ATH
    Michael Gump Crowley County Senior OT
    Trenton Hendricks Limon Senior OL/DL
    Jayden Hilferty Limon Senior OL/DL
    Jeramiah Hillman Paonia Senior
    Nathan Howell Resurrection Christian Senior OL/DL
    Tyler Illgen Meeker Junior OL/DL/OG
    Braden Kappel Limon Junior WR/DB
    Warren Minerich Paonia Senior OT/DT/OG
    Kaeson Risner Wiggins Senior QB
    Matt Schmitt Resurrection Christian Senior OL/LB
    Jarod Seery Ellicott Senior WR/DB
    TJ Shelton Meeker Senior RB/FS
    Trevor Smith Paonia Junior MLB/TE
    Michael Stevenson Resurrection Christian Junior K/QB/DB
    Taylor Walters Paonia Senior QB/LB/RB
    Keegan Wentz Buena Vista Senior QB/ILB
    Trey Zupancic Rye Senior RB/SS
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Evan Anderson Resurrection Christian Senior RB/DB
    Kevin Bailey Rye Junior QB/LB
    Jack Baroni Buena Vista Junior OG/MLB
    Keenan Barr Buena Vista Senior FB/MLB
    Eryk Bauer Crowley County Senior WR/DE
    John-Mark Boucher Colorado Springs Christian Senior OL/DL
    Jacob Chrestensen Salida Senior RB/LB/P
    Jett County Burlington Junior WR
    Matthew Davidson Ellicott Junior QB/DB
    Austin Dinis Wiggins Senior WR
    Keith Dunagan Crowley County Junior NG
    Jake Dunn Colorado Springs Christian Senior WR/DB
    Ethan Fritchman Cedaredge Senior OL/DE
    Dakota Howe Ellicott Senior OL/DL
    Justis Marshall Burlington Junior RB
    Jason Murphy John Mall Junior OG/DT
    Allan Ochoa Monte Vista Senior NG/OG
    Connor Peterson Platte Canyon Junior DT
    Devon Pontine Meeker Senior WR/LB
    Dagan Rienks Paonia Junior TE/S/QB
    Morgan Tooley-Prater Rye Senior DT/OG
    Michael Valdez Monte Vista Senior QB/RB/MLB
    Josh Yates Buena Vista Senior WR/LB

    Honorable mention: Caleb Barnes, Crowley County, Senior, OL; Nic Bauman, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Senior, OL/DL; Cass Chisholm, Front Range Christian, Senior, K; Keshaun Duran, Monte Vista, Junior, QB/FS/P; Benjamin Freer, Colorado Springs Christian, Senior, OL/DL; John Hecker, Resurrection Christian, Senior, WR/DL; Rian James, Highland, Senior, TE/WR/DE; Wade Katzdorn, Hotchkiss, Junior, RB/MLB/LB; Wyatt Lee, Peyton, Senior, MLB/RB; Cyrus Malek-Madani, Paonia, Sophomore, MLB; Brendan Mayden, Holyoke, Junior, OL/ILB; Hayden McGinnis, Buena Vista, Sophomore, OL/DL; Taylor Mussard, Platte Canyon, Senior; David Nance, Wiggins, Junior, OG; Isaac Tadla, Platte Canyon, Junior, MLB/OG.


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    8-man

    (Courtesy of Sedgwick County HS)
    Trey Walter of Sedgwick County is the 8-man player of the year. (Courtesy of Sedgwick County HS)

    Player of the year: Trey Walter, Sedgwick County

    Coach of the year: Chris Michel, Sedgwick County

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Brandon Anderson Sedgwick County Senior
    Levi Basler Akron Junior RB/S
    Austin Couch Akron Senior RB/CB
    Kordell Gueck Haxtun Senior QB/CB
    Rafe Hutches Springfield Senior RB
    Tre Jensen Granada Senior RB/DB
    Cole McKinley Sedgwick County Senior
    Chad Mikelson Sedgwick County Junior
    Bridger Reese Akron Junior RB/DL
    Seth Schneider Sedgwick County Senior
    Mitch Sides Dayspring Christian Senior OL/DL
    Brock Stortenbecker Sedgwick County Senior
    Trey Walter Sedgwick County Senior
    Tyler Woodhams Sedgwick County Senior
    Wyatt Workman Haxtun Senior TE/DE
    Joey Younkerman Sargent Senior ATH
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Trenton Armintrout Norwood Junior QB/OC
    Gavin Bicknell Dayspring Christian Senior RB/LB
    Cordell Curtis Sargent Senior ATH
    Caden Eastin Wiley Senior
    Dillon Fisher Springfield Senior QB
    Jacob Gabriel Kiowa Senior QB/LB
    Spencer Gatlin Dove Creek Senior G/NG
    Jason George Simla Senior WR/TE/DE
    Justin Hacsi Sargent Junior ATH
    Tyler Hottinger Akron Senior TE/DE
    Damian Nieblas Norwood Senior DL/OL/K
    Hunter Robins Hoehne Junior RB/DE/TE
    Drew Schendel Merino Senior OL/DL
    Bruce Taylor Caliche Senior
    Matt Thieman Simla Senior OC/DE
    Caleb Urwiller Dayspring Christian Junior RB/LB

    Honorable mention: Andy Borunda, Springfield, Senior, OG; TJ Daughenbaugh, Kiowa, Senior, WR/DE; Jacob Elsberry, Hoehne, Senior, WR/DB; Jake Garnas, Sedgwick County, Senior; Darrion Gibbs, Akron, Senior, RB/CB; Brandon Hazlitt, Hoehne, Senior, WR/DB; Kyle Kreutzer, Hoehne, Junior, TE/DE; Dustin Poss, Akron, Junior, OL/DE; Cade Rober, Sedgwick County, Junior; Devyn Rummel, Norwood, Junior, RB; Jesse Waller, Hoehne, Junior, OL/DL; Tanner Watson, Akron, Senior, RB/CB.


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    6-man

    Arickaree/Woodlin Eads football state championship
    Dylan Dixon of Eads is the 6-man player of the year. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Dylan Dixon, Eads

    Coach of the year: Dustin Uhland, Eads

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Dylan Dixon Eads Senior RB/S
    Luke Duggan Pawnee Senior DB/RB
    Caine Farmer Kit Carson Senior RB/DE
    Wyatt Kolman Arickaree/Woodlin Senior
    Ben Lambrecht Fleming Senior DE/TE/FB
    Reagan Lane Eads Senior FB/LB
    Trent Leoffler Arickaree/Woodlin Senior
    Trenton Mitchek Eads Senior TE/LB/DE
    Jordan Nelson Peetz Senior
    Logan Vach Briggsdale Senior RB/LB
    Alex Vandenbark Fleming Junior FB/MLB
    Darian Wagner Arickaree/Woodlin Junior
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Tristen Cesko Flagler Senior
    Jaxon Crawford Kit Carson Junior TE/DB
    Justin Duran Cheraw Senior LB/QB
    Tristan Headrick Cheraw Senior LB/OL
    Cody Hurtado Genoa-Hugo/Karval Senior LB/RB
    Jaxon King Fleming Junior QB/LB
    Brandon Kohl Cotopaxi Senior
    Cody Simpson Aguilar Senior RB/S/FS
    Marco Solis Kit Carson Senior TE/LB
    Joesph Stahley Fleming Senior RB/S
    Julian Trujillo Primero Senior RB/ILB
    Fred Turner Eads Junior OC/NG
    Trevor Warren La Veta Junior

    Honorable mention: Chase Clements, Miami-Yoder, Junior, RB/LB/OG; Cody Dalton, Hanover, Senior, FB/S/PR; Cole Dunkin, South Park, Senior; Chase Flynn, Stratton/Liberty, Junior, OL/DL/K; Conagher Jones, Arickaree/Woodlin, Senior; Zack Rueb, Briggsdale, Senior, QB/S; Brandon Stewart, Mountain Valley, Junior, TB/LB/QB.

  • Resurrection Christian volleyball’s win streak now at 61 consecutive matches

    Resurrection Christian volleyball
    Resurrection Christian has now won 61 consecutive matches, dating back to 2012. (Aislyn Carrillo/CHSAANow.com)

    LOVELAND — Resurrection Christian’s winning streak stretched to 61 matches on Thursday, and the Cougars plan on continuing their success and quest for the third straight state championship.

    This is very possible considering their streak is not in any danger early in the season.

    “We have very high expectations for this season,” coach Caleb Howard said. “The girls talk a lot about winning state again and they want to keep that goal in mind and push themselves to get there.”

    A majority of this year’s team, ranked No. 1 in the current 2A poll, has been a part of winning the state title the past two years. Since the players have that experience, they know how the expectations feel and are prepared to handle them once again.

    “They know what it takes and they know how hard they have to work throughout the season to get there,” Howard said.

    Howard made it clear that he believes the Cougars (3-0 overall) can win that 2A title once again this year.

    Senior outside hitter Abby Skipworth was a part of the Cougar’s last two perfect seasons and has no desire to fall short in her final season.

    “The feeling of winning state was indescribable and it was such an honor,” she said. “It’s not going to be easy, it’s never easy. But I definitely think we can, and with the right mentality and hard work, we will.”

    Resurrection Christian Dayspring Christian volleyball
    (Aislyn Carrillo/CHSAANow.com)

    The Cougars are now on a 61-match winning streak after defeating Mo. 3 Dayspring Christian Academy (6-1) on Thursday night. That mark, which dates to the 2012 season, is tied for the third-longest in state history.

    Their hard work and talent shined on the court as they played aggressively throughout the match. Service aces, blocks, and kills led the Cougars to their victory.

    Resurrection Christian swept the Eagles in three quick sets with the final scores of 25-18, 25-17, and 25-18.

    The Cougars immediately took the lead forcing Dayspring Christian coach Kristin Kurz to use both of her timeouts in the set. Skipworth defended the Eagle’s ball with a dig and scored the set point.

    Starting off the second set, the Cougars took an 8-1 run right off the bat. They steadily held at least a four-point lead on the Eagles throughout the entire set. Kurz ended up using both of her timeouts again, and to her disadvantage, the Eagles still had many errors, which resulted in the final score being 25-17.

    The final set of the match seemed to be the toughest for Resurrection Christian. At one point, Dayspring Christian had a three-point lead on Resurrection.

    The teams stayed within three points of each other until the Cougars’ Saylor Webb and Jessica Meyer tied up the set by blocking the Eagles’ attempted spikes. The Cougars managed to hold the Eagles at 20-18 and continuously increase their score from there.

    Skipworth ended the match by scoring the match point, and having the entire gym cheering on the Cougars’ victory.

    Resurrection Christian has a three-day tournament coming up this weekend and the Cougars hope to keep their winning streak going.

  • Reid Kahl gets fresh start with defending 2A football champ Brush

    Brush head coach Reid Kahl chats with his assistants during football practice. (Photo courtesy of Scott Hodgson/Brush High School)
    Brush head coach Reid Kahl chats with his assistants during football practice. (Photo courtesy of Scott Hodgson/Brush High School)

    [dropcap]R[/dropcap]eid Kahl is no stranger to defending state championships. Kahl was able to secure Class 4A titles in 2006 and 2008 while he was the head coach at Wheat Ridge.

    Now he has the task of defending a 2A championship. Only, unlike those at Wheat Ridge, this is not a state championship that he won. This offseason, Kahl was hired by Brush to take over for Randy Dreitz. Dreitz left the team in March after leading the Beetdiggers to the 2A state championship.

    “After the season was over last year, everybody pretty much knew that Randy was going to retire,” Kahl said. “I didn’t think much about it until later in the spring when the job opened up. I had a lot of people from the community reach out to me and show a lot of interest in me doing it.”

    The start of Brush’s title defense is a more interesting story for Kahl himself rather than the team. The Beetdiggers kick their season off by traveling to Fort Morgan on Sept. 4. Kahl was a standout football player for the Mustangs, who happen to be the Beetdiggers’ rivals.

    “I’m going to be completely honest with you, and I’m not just saying this, it’s been a much bigger deal for everyone else than it has been for me,” Kahl said. “It’s been since 2001, which was my last season in Fort Morgan.”

    Karl left the Farmers after the 2013 season and took last year off before taking the job at Brush. It was a summer of turnover at the school as a new principal and athletic director were named at the same meeting.

    To echo the sentiment of Kahl, it was really the community support that brought his name into the coaching search since there wasn’t an athletic director to include him in it.

    “None of us that hired Reid were here,” said athletic director Scott Hodgson, who is also in his first year at the school after coming over from Holly. “Once we found out that was the choice, we were really happy. He’s had great success everywhere he’s been.”

    Karl comes in this season with the task of defending a state championship that he was not a part of. The Beetdiggers also lost a big senior class, including 2A player of the year Kyle Rosenbrock.

    Fair or not, this young Brush team comes into the season, not only with a new coach, but also with a target on its back.

    “It’s a different situation and it’s not an easy situation,” Kahl said. “They graduated a ton of seniors last year and I have a really inexperienced team. We all know that there’s a big target on our back and I talked to the kids about it when I first met with them.”

    But that won’t matter to the teams on the opposite sideline. They’ll only see “Brush” on the jerseys and they’ll know that was the last team to walk away as state champions.

    Besides, Brush opened up as preseason No. 1 in 2A on Monday.

    Karl knows the expectations are high and that he is walking into a program that will expect him to win. His track record at Wheat Ridge indicates that he can find success. His plan is to just run the systems that he’s comfortable running and hope that it translates into wins for the Beetdiggers.

    “I’ve installed a lot of the same offense that I run wherever I’m (coaching),” Kahl said. “We spent a lot time on it over the summer and the kids have done a nice job picking it up.”

    He gets his chance to see just how well they’ve picked it up when Brush travels to Fort Morgan on Sept. 4. Kahl has plenty of good memories from when he was with the Mustangs but knows once the ball kicked-off, it’s time to focus on his job as the coach of the Beetdiggers.

    “After 26 years of coaching, it’s not like I was there yesterday,” Kahl said. “I think it seems to be a big to people on the outside and not so much for me.”

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    Small-school football preview

    Defending champions:

    Returning All-State athletes:

    • 2A: Cole Bryant (Sr.) La Junta, Connor Dooley (Sr.) Kent Denver, Anthony Ibarra (Sr.) Platte Valley, Parker Joens (Sr.) Platte Valley, Brett Loyd, (Sr.) Moffat County, Mitchell Martin, (Sr.) Strasburg, Will McKissick (Sr.) Kent Denver, Ty Percival (Sr.) Gunnison, Victor Perez (Sr.) Montezuma-Cortez, Zane Phelps (Sr.) Bayfield, Carl Schmidt (Sr.) Kent Denver, Clay Shaver (Sr.) Brush, Joao Thives (Sr.) Denver North, Brady Wilson (Sr.) Gunnison, Luke Wilson (Sr.) Kent Denver, Zeke Zuelke (Sr.) Bennett
    • 1A: Beau Beckman (Sr.) Wray, Hank Bode (Sr.) Platte Canyon, Bryce Buhr (Sr.) Crowley County, Devin Christian (Sr.) Limon, Luke Cross (Sr.) Resurrection Christian, Sabyn Diamond (Sr.) Buena Vista, Austin Dinis (Sr.) Wiggins, Cooper Eggleston (Sr.) Buena Vista, Jayden Hilferty (Sr.) Limon, TJ Shelton (Sr.) Meeker, Taylor Walters (Sr.) Paonia, Cooper Ward (Sr.) Resurrection Christian, Trey Zupancic (Sr.) Rye
    • 8-man: Alex Davis (Sr.) Vail Christian, Spencer Gatlin (Sr.) Dove Creek, Jason George (Sr.) Simla, Rafe Hutches (Sr.) Springfield, Tre Jensen (Sr.) Granada, Anthony Payne (Jr.) Hoehne, Mitch Sides (Sr.) Dayspring Schristian Academy, Bruce Taylor (Sr.) Caliche, Matt Thieman (Sr.) Simla, Joey Younkerman (Sr.) Sargent
    • 6-man: Jaxon Crawford (Jr.) Kit Carson, Dylan Dixon (Sr.) Eads, Luke Duggan (Sr.) Pawnee, Caine Farmer (Sr.) Kit Carson, Chase Flynn (Jr.) Stratton/Liberty, Tristan Headrick (Sr.) Cheraw, Ben Lambrecht (Sr.) Fleming, Reagan Lane (Sr.) Eads, Trent Leoffler (Sr.) Arickaree/Woodlin, Jordan Nelson (Sr.) Peetz, Tanner Patterson (Jr.) Otis, Marco Solis (Sr.) Kit Carson, Joesph Stahley (Sr.) Fleming, Alex Vandenbark (Jr.) Fleming, Cody Wilson (Jr.) Peetz

    Regular season begins: Sept. 3

    Postseason begins: Nov. 7

    State championship: Nov. 21 (6-man), Nov. 28 (8-man, 1A and 2A)

  • All-state baseball teams for 2015 season

    The 2015 baseball players of the year. From left: Jordan Ernst, Dove Creek (1A); Trent Hughes, Rye (2A); Ryan Madden, Fairview (5A); Cole Shetterly, Green Mountain (4A); Lane Greiman, Eaton (3A). (Photos: Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com; Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com; Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com; Pam Wagner/CHSAANow.com)
    The 2015 baseball players of the year. From left: Jordan Ernst, Dove Creek (1A); Trent Hughes, Rye (2A); Ryan Madden, Fairview (5A); Cole Shetterly, Green Mountain (4A); Lane Greiman, Eaton (3A). (Photos: Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com; Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com; Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com; Pam Wagner/CHSAANow.com)

    The 2015 all-state baseball teams honor the best players in the sport as judged by the leagues and coaches. They are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

    These teams were created following a lengthy process which included nominations from leagues and coaches, and then a vote of coaches. Players had to be first-team all-league in order to be on the all-state ballot.

    Players and coaches of the year were also selected by a vote of the coaches.

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

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    Class 5A

    Fairview Loveland baseball
    Fairview’s Ryan Madden is the 5A baseball player of the year. (Kai Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: Ryan Madden, Fairview

    Coach of the year: Matt Johnson, Chatfield

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Cole Anderson Rocky Mountain OF Senior
    Bryce Dietz Rock Canyon RHP Senior
    Chris Givin Rock Canyon SS/RHP Senior
    Blake Goldsberry Cherry Creek 3B Senior
    Ryan Madden Fairview INF/RHP Senior
    JR McDermott Smoky Hill P/UTIL Senior
    Marc Mumper Mountain Vista SS/RHP Senior
    Nick Shumpert Highlands Ranch SS Senior
    Logan Soole Monarch P/CF Senior
    Kyle Winkler Chatfield SS Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Wyatt Cross Legacy C/1B Senior
    Maverick Handley Mullen C/INF Junior
    Sean O’Dell Chatfield CF/P/2B Senior
    Greg Pickett Legend OF/RHP Senior
    Kyle Reisman Rocky Mountain 1B Senior
    Peyton Remy Legend RHP/OF Senior
    Aeneas Roberson Cherry Creek OF Senior
    Tim Ryan Fairview OF/RHP Senior
    Brent Schwarz Regis Jesuit RHP Senior

    Honorable mention: Chad Bell, Rocky Mountain, INF, Senior; Kolby Bonato, Bear Creek, 3B/C, Senior; Dominik Castiglione, Horizon, INF, Senior; Danny Collins, Lakewood, 1B/P, Senior; Quin Cotton, Regis Jesuit, OF, Junior; Conner Deeds, Pine Creek, INF/RHP, Senior; Brandon Formby, Mountain Vista, 3B/RHP, Senior; Gavin Gifford, Brighton, 1B/P, Junior; Keifer Glau, Grandview, OF/P, Senior; Trevor Kehe, Lakewood, OF/C, Senior; Peter McEvoy, Pine Creek, INF, Senior; Joe Millar, Ralston Valley, LHP, Senior; Jared Montoya, Douglas County, SS/RHP, Senior; Conner Nantkes, Cherokee Trail, LHP/OF, Sophomore; Tanner O’Tremba, Cherry Creek, OF, Freshman; Dylan Row, Fruita Monument, SS, Senior; Sam Schroeder, Fruita Monument, P/OF, Junior; Josh Schumacher, Rangeview, 2B, Junior; Josh White, Rock Canyon, 2B/OF/RHP, Senior


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    Class 4A

    Green Mountain Montrose baseball
    Green Mountain’s Cole Shetterly is the 4A baseball player of the year. (Tom Hoganson)

    Player of the year: Cole Shetterly, Green Mountain

    Coach of the year: Brad Madden, Green Mountain

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Cameron Brown D’Evelyn OF/P Junior
    Casey Dunlap Durango SS/RHP Senior
    Reid Effrein Green Mountain 2B/SS Senior
    Willie Harris Wheat Ridge CF Senior
    Bryan King Ponderosa P/OF Senior
    Kyle Leahy Erie RHP/INF Senior
    Josh Ramirez Green Mountain P/OF/1B Senior
    Talon Schaller Green Mountain P/3B Senior
    Cole Shetterly Green Mountain SS/P Senior
    Paul Tillotson Lewis-Palmer RHP/OF/3B Junior
    Grant Witherspoon D’Evelyn OF/P/1B Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Zane Begano Erie INF/RHP Senior
    Andrew Bowles Palisade C/SS Senior
    Cole Brandon Windsor LHP/1B Senior
    Austin Brown Holy Family LHP/1B/CF Senior
    Diego Garcia Wheat Ridge 3B/P Senior
    Matt Helmreich D’Evelyn C Senior
    Chase Mathis Mesa Ridge INF/P Senior
    Jared Mews Canon City CF Senior
    Alec Moens Evergreen SS/P Senior
    Brian Tims Lewis-Palmer 2B/SS Senior

    Honorable mention: Sonny Arellano, Pueblo East, RHP/1B, Senior; Brandon Barringer, Skyview, C, Senior; Logan Beatty, Mesa Ridge, INF/P, Senior; Colin Cicere, Lewis-Palmer, RHP/OF, Senior; Ryan DeMoudt, Berthoud, INF, Senior; Mitchell Gray, Summit, RHP/3B/OF, Senior; Jake Greenwalt, Windsor, RHP/3B, Junior; Kyle Greenwell, Northridge, C/RHP, Senior; Jacob Hein, Discovery Canyon, P/OF, Senior; Derek Horn, Delta, P, Senior; Dane Kapande, Evergreen, 2B/SS, Junior; Nic Lacayo, Cheyenne Mountain, C, Senior; Brandon Maes, Pueblo South, C/3B, Junior; D.J. Medina, Kennedy, P/INF, Senior; Chase Nieslanik, Glenwood Springs, LHP, Senior; Dylan Norsen, Mountain View, P/OF/INF, Sophomore; Mason Peterson, Longmont, 2B/C, Junior; Hunter Roberts, Alameda, 2B/OF, Junior; Christian Robles, Denver North, OF, Junior; Cooper Rothe, Longmont, CF, Junior; Layton Stutsman, Rifle, OF, Senior; Jeffrey Torres, Thomas Jefferson, OF/RHP, Senior; Chase Trujillo, Pueblo West, OF, Senior; Isaiah Volcic, Widefield, SS/P/INF, Senior; Austin Wood, Silver Creek, 1B/RHP, Junior; Easton Woods, Palisade, P, Senior


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    Class 3A

    Holy Family Eaton baseball
    Eaton’s Lane Greiman (10) is the 3A baseball player of the year. (Pam Wagner)

    Player of the year: Lane Greiman, Eaton

    Coach of the year: Kevin Fergus, Brush

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Brevin Baessler University P/SS/P Senior
    Luke Bote Faith Christian C/P/INF Senior
    Matt Burkart Eaton SS/RHP Junior
    Carter Chacon Valley P/INF Senior
    Darin Cook Lamar INF/P Senior
    Lane Greiman Eaton RHP/INF Senior
    Ryan Koehler Eaton LHP/OF Senior
    Alec Petterson Brush C/P Senior
    Kyle Rosenbrock Brush SS/P Senior
    Brady Tedesco Eaton LHP/OF Senior
    Jacob Thiessen Sterling P/INF/UTIL Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Payton Chacon Valley C/P Senior
    Calvin Corey Olathe INF/P Senior
    Mikey Gutierrez Brush INF Senior
    Tyler Husmann Alamosa LF Senior
    Nick Kakavas Peak to Peak P/1B Senior
    Kelton McCoy Bayfield C/RHP/INF Junior
    Will McKissick Kent Denver OF/P Junior
    Braydon Peif University P/2B Senior
    Zane Phelps Bayfield 3B/RHP/C Junior
    AJ Stephens Faith Christian 1B/P/OF Junior

    Honorable mention: Colby Archuleta, Gunnison, C, Junior; Phillip Chadwick, Moffat County, UTIL/P, Senior; Trevor Close, Buena Vista, P/SS, Senior; Donovan Contreraz, Sheridan, P/INF, Junior; Kaleb Hansen, Lamar, INF, Senior; Ty Hanzlicek, Valley, INF/OF/P, Junior; Dusty Kaan, Sterling, CF/P, Senior; Tyler Manzanares, Pagosa Springs, P/INF/3B, Senior; Christopher Martin, Centauri, SS/OF, Junior; Joe Mondragon, Eaton, 1B/OF, Junior; Nathan Vaughn, Lutheran, RHP/UTIL/DH, Senior; Jake Vieira, Lutheran, OF/UTIL/RHP, Senior; Cole Whitaker, Kent Denver, SS/3B/P, Senior; Brady Wilson, Gunnison, INF/P, Junior


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    Class 2A

    Rye Resurrection Christian baseball
    Trent Hughes (center) of Rye is the 2A baseball player of the year. (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    Player of the year: Trenton Hughes, Rye

    Coach of the year: Stacey Graham, Rye

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Trenton Hughes Rye P/1B Senior
    Ryan Miller Burlington P/INF Senior
    Luke Mondt Resurrection Christian SS/RHP Senior
    Cody Norris Kiowa/Simla P/C/INF Senior
    Luis Ortiz, Jr. Rye SS/P/C Senior
    Devan Rupe Hotchkiss P/CF Senior
    Maclain Smiley Kiowa/Simla P/INF Senior
    Joe Stephen Limon RHP/SS Junior
    Tyler Woodhams Sedgwick County RHP Junior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Mitchell Bates Kiowa/Simla P/C/INF Senior
    Bailey Benz Rye C Sophomore
    Jett County Burlington P/INF Sophomore
    Chance Dunker Sedgwick County RHP Junior
    Caden Eastin County Line (Wiley/McClave) LHP/CF Junior
    Evan Finley Peyton P/INF/C Junior
    Cesar Gonzalez Hotchkiss P/SS Junior
    Trevor Smith Paonia 3B/C/RHP Sophomore
    Taylor Thoman Peyton P/UTIL Junior
    Jake Tomcheck Resurrection Christian LHP/OF/1B Junior

    Honorable mention: Kaleb Bayles, Hotchkiss, 1B/OF, Senior; Bryce Buhr, Crowley County, CF/SS/P, Junior; Miles Caldon, Sanford, C/UTIL/RHP, Junior; Tristen Cesko, Limon, P/INF, Senior; Jonathon Cowles, Dayspring Christian Academy, C/P/SS, Sophomore; Christian Dellamaestra, County Line (Wiley/McClave), P/3B, Sophomore; Tanner Fulkerson, Dawson School, SS/RHP, Junior; Garrett Harper, Ellicott, C/INF/P, Senior; Raul Hurtado, Byers, SS/RHP, Senior; Spencer Kelly, Calhan, 2B/SS, Junior; Bryar Kirkland, Swink, INF/P, Junior; Michael Lopez, Las Animas, LHP/CF/RF, Senior; Ryan Nolin, Yuma, C, Junior; Kasey Nusbaum, Kiowa/Simla, P/C/INF, Junior; Alex Stiens, Center, P/SS/INF, Senior; McCabe Taylor, Paonia, OF/2B, Senior; Steven Weber, County Line (Wiley/McClave), P/C/INF, Sophomore


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    Class 1A

    Dove Creek Granada baseball
    Jordan Ernst of Dove Creek is the 1A baseball player of the year. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Jordan Ernst, Dove Creek

    Coach of the year: Curtis Garver, Dove Creek

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Cordell Burton Stratton OF Senior
    Jordan Ernst Dove Creek SS/2B/P Junior
    Jacob Hodge Community Christian P Senior
    Ricardo Juarez Holly P/INF Sophomore
    Paul Kidder Community Christian P Sophomore
    Jaxon King Fleming SS/P Sophomore
    Mason Mizokami Sierra Grande SS/P Senior
    Alex Ogas Dove Creek C Senior
    Kyle Schultz Dove Creek SS/2B/P Junior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Flint Corliss Stratton P/INF/C Senior
    Carlos Diaz Cornerstone Christian Academy INF/P/OF Senior
    Dalton Dziedzic Gilpin County P Senior
    Tyler Fields Cornerstone Christian Academy C/INF/P Junior
    Spencer Gatlin Dove Creek 1B/DH Junior
    Ryan Keoller Granada P Sophomore
    Derek Kibel Dove Creek CF Freshman
    Koy Palmer Granada C Senior
    Mason Pierce Holly INF/UTIL/P Senior
    Quinten Richards Cotopaxi 1B/P Senior
    Tyler Rouse Eads SS/P/C Senior
    Jeb Schroder Springfield P/INF/UTIL Senior
    Eli Sievert Rocky Mountain Lutheran INF/P Junior
    Marc Solis Eads 3B/SS/P Junior