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  • Football roundup: No. 10 Eaglecrest upsets No. 3 Grandview in 5A

    (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)
    Eaglecrest’s Victor Garnes (12). (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Eaglecrest knocked off third-ranked Grandview on Friday night, giving the No. 10 Raptors a key early win.

    The Raptors got what proved to be the winning touchdown from Jalen Mergerson with 5:34 remaining. Quetin Bowen then had a huge interception with 2:12 left to seal things.

    This marks the first time Eaglecrest has started 3-0 since the 2006 season.

    Grandview had tied the game at 29 on a touchdown pass on fourth-and-18 early in the fourth quarter.

    Victor Garnes had two rushing touchdown, a receiving score, and an interception to lead Eaglecrest.

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    4A: (9) Broomfield 37, (4) Windsor 25

    (Courtesy of @Eagle_athletics on Twitter)
    (Courtesy of @Eagle_athletics on Twitter)

    The Eagles got a big early win for first-year coach Blair Hubbard.

    Broomfield’s Steven Croell threw two touchdowns to Garrett Betty, and the Eagles took advantage of key Windsor mistakes to win.

    The Wizards mishandled two punts which were recovered by Broomfield, and the Eagles also scored on a fumble recovery.

    Windsor actually led 7-0 early, but Broomfield scored 19 unanswered points to lead 19-7 at halftime.

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    3A: (4) Discovery Canyon 41, (1) Pueblo East 26

    Discovery Canyon handled the defending champs, and handed the Eagles their first loss in 15 games. That streak was tied for the longest in the state.

    “I was really happy with the way the guys played, and I thought they really stepped up to the challenge,” Thunder coach Shawn Mitchell told the Colorado Preps Scoreboard Show.

    Josh Tomjack had two touchdowns for the Thunder, while Trevor Ivy also scored.

    Discovery Canyon is now 3-0 this season.

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    4A/5A: Fountain-Fort Carson 10, (3) Pine Creek 7 (OT)

    Pine Creek Fountain-Fort Carson football
    More photos. (Josh Watt/CHSAANow.com)

    Fountain-Fort Carson kicked a field goal in overtime to secure the win.

    The two teams, who hadn’t played since 2013, were tied at 7 at halftime, and it stayed that way in the second half.

    Fountain-Fort Carson got the ball first in overtime, and settled for a field goal. Pine Creek didn’t score when it got the ball.

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    3A: (2) Fort Morgan 45, (6) Holy Family 28

    The Mustangs got a big game from Trey McBride as thto beat Holy Family.

    McBride had three receiving scores from Dalyn Knapp, and he also added an interception return for a score.

    Tate Kembel added two rushing TDs for Fort Morgan.

    “It was a good win,” Fort Morgan coach Harrison Chisum told the Scoreboard show. “The boys played out of their minds.”

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    2A: (5) The Classical Academy 42, (4) D’Evelyn 14

    The Titans handled the Jaguars in this top-5 showdown.

    It was just 14-7 at halftime, but The Classical Academy pushed it to 28-7 after three quarters, and then 35-7 early in the fourth.

    “They’re a good team, and we’re going to see them in November,” coach David Bervig told the Scoreboard Show of D’Evelyn.

    Austin Weingart and Rhys Ryba each had two touchdowns for the Titans.

    TCA also gave star kicker Anders Carlson a shot at breaking the state field goal record with a 71-yard attempt, but he was short.

    “He is a weapon, and last year we had four (field goals) over 50 (yards) in key games, so I’m not worried about kicking a 60-yarder,” Bervig said. “At 60, I think he can make those. … He’s a great weapon to have. He’s a stud.”

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    Notables

    Roosevelt Longmont football
    More photos. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActoinShots.com)
    • No. 3 Longmont exploded for 21 second-quarter points to take a halftime lead, then held on to beat No. 5 Roosevelt 34-14 in a big 3A game. “They drove right down the field and scored on us on the first drive, and I was really proud of our kids and the way they bounced back,” coach Doug Johnson told the Scoreboard Show. Find more photos from the game here.
    • In a monster 6-man game, No. 1 Fleming beat No. 3 Arickaree/Woodlin 40-14. “We knew it would be tough in the beginning, we have a lot of new starters,” coach John King told the Scoreboard Show. “This was a nice win for us because we really made some strides from the first couple of weeks.”
    • 2A No. 10 Eaton needed overtime, but it beat Brush 23-20.
    • Fossil Ridge beat city rival Poudre 35-28 in overtime.
    • Perkins County (Neb.) snapped 8-man No. 1 Sedgwick County’s winning streak at 15 games with a 34-28 win.
    • 1A No. 5 Bennett beat No. 9 Ellicott 22-14. “We absorbed their blows early in the game and were able to get some things established and move on down the road,” coach Rick Jacoby told the Scoreboard Show.
    • 4A No. 4 Vista Ridge snuck past Dakota Ridge 24-22. “We got away with this one, but we played a good football team,” Vista Ridge coach Jerimi Calip told the Scoreboard Show. A photo gallery is available here.
    • 3A No. 7 Lewis-Palmer took care of rival Palmer Ridge, 51-9.
    • 3A No. 10 Erie won a shootout with Northridge and avoided the upset with a 45-41 victory.
    • An upset in 6-man: Weldon Valley beat No. 10 Briggsdale 39-36.

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  • Football rankings: Chatfield takes over top spot in Class 4A

    Chatfield Palmer football
    (Lance Wendt/LanceWendt.com)

    If no one was paying attention to Chatfield before, they are now.

    Following a 50-39 win over Pine Creek in Week 1 and a 53-7 win over Palmer in Week 2, the Chargers have earned the right to be the No. 1 team in the Class 4A CHSAANow.com football rankings.

    Chatfield is one of two new No. 1 teams this week.

    The 4A rankings received a little bit of a shakeup as a Pine Creek win over Windsor lifted the Eagles to No. 3 this week.

    The Wizards fell to No. 4 as a result of their Saturday loss.

    Ponderosa is the only new team to break into the 4A rankings this week.

    Sedgwick County is the other new No. 1 this week, taking the top spot in the 8-man rankings for the second time this year.

    Sangre de Cristo comes in at No. 8 and is the only new team to the 8-man poll this week.

    Pomona hangs on to the top spot in the 5A rankings thanks a weekend win over Fountain-Fort Carson.

    Fairview made the biggest 5A jump of the week to land at No. 7. That’s three spots better from where the Knights were a week ago.

    There were no new teams in the 5A rankings this week.

    After a thrilling win over Pueblo West, Pueblo East remains the No. 1 team in the 3A rankings by taking 12 of 13 first-place votes.

    The most turnover of the week belongs to the 3A class as it saw three new teams break into the top 10.

    Lewis-Palmer lands at No. 7, Silver Creek comes in at No. 9 and Erie rounds out the 3A top 10 at No. 10.

    Kent Denver remains the No. 1 team in 2A after getting Scott Yates win No. 307 of his career.

    The entire top five from last week’s rankings remained intact as everyone except for No. 2 Resurrection Christian (bye) notched wins.

    Weld Central is the lone team to break into the 2A top 10, coming in at No. 9.

    Buena Vista hangs on to the No. 1 spot in the 1A rankings. No. 2 Paonia and No. 3 Strasburg also held firm in their positions.

    Limon jumped from No. 6 to No. 4 this week.

    Ellicott (No. 9) and Cedaredge (No. 10) are the two newcomers to the 1A rankings.

    A bye week resulted in Fleming hanging on to the top spot in the 6-man rankings.

    Stratton/Liberty (No. 5) and Cheyenne Wells (No. 7) each jumped three spots from their rankings last week.

    There were no new teams in the 6-man poll.

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

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Football Polls

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

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pomona (9) 2-1 148 1 W
    2 Mullen (4) 2-1 141 2 W
    3 Grandview (3) 2-0 128 3 W
    4 Columbine 1-1 104 5 Bye
    5 Regis Jesuit 1-1 76 4 L
    6 Valor Christian 1-2 59 6 W
    7 Fairview 2-0 56 10 W
    8 Cherry Creek 1-1 54 7 W
    9 Ralston Valley 2-1 36 8 W
    10 Eaglecrest 2-0 30 9 W
    Others receiving votes:
    Mountain Vista 12, Arapahoe 11, Doherty 9, Chaparral 7, Highlands Ranch 4, Legend 3, Fossil Ridge 1, Poudre 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Chatfield (7) 2-0 114 3 W
    2 Denver South (4) 2-0 105 2 W
    3 Pine Creek (1) 1-1 97 7 W
    4 Windsor 1-1 89 1 L
    5 Heritage (1) 1-1 62 4 L
    6 Loveland 2-0 59 5 W
    7 Pueblo South 2-0 46 6 Bye
    8 Vista Ridge 1-1 41 9 W
    9 Broomfield 1-1 23 10 W
    10 Ponderosa 1-1 16 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Greeley West 12, Dakota Ridge 11, Gateway 9, Rampart 9, Monarch 8, George Washington 6, Mesa Ridge 5, Wheat Ridge 3.
    Dropped out
    Monarch (8).

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pueblo East (12) 2-0 128 1 W
    2 Fort Morgan 2-0 109 2 W
    3 Longmont 1-1 88 4 W
    4 Discovery Canyon 2-0 85 3 W
    5 Roosevelt 1-1 65 5 Bye
    6 Holy Family 2-0 58 6 Bye
    7 Lewis-Palmer 2-0 49 – W
    8 Palisade 2-1 36 8 W
    9 Silver Creek 2-0 28 – W
    10 Erie (1) 2-0 18 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Rifle 9, Lutheran 8, Conifer 7, Palmer Ridge 7, Summit 5, Canon City 3, Durango 3, Northridge 3, Pueblo County 3, Thomas Jefferson 2, Mead 1.
    Dropped out
    Rifle (7), Evergreen (9), Durango (10).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kent Denver (5) 3-0 102 1 W
    2 Resurrection Christian 2-0 96 2 Bye
    3 La Junta (3) 2-0 89 3 W
    4 D’Evelyn (1) 2-0 75 4 W
    5 The Classical Academy 2-0 72 5 W
    6 Delta (2) 1-1 70 7 W
    7 Bayfield (1) 2-1 61 6 W
    8 Platte Valley 1-1 38 8 W
    9 Weld Central 2-0 18 – W
    10 Eaton 1-1 17 9 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Moffat County 12, Aspen 8, Manitou Springs 8, Faith Christian 7, Florence 6, The Academy 6, Alamosa 4, Bishop Machbeuf 4, Middle Park 4, Brush 3, University 2, Coal Ridge 1, Sterling 1.
    Dropped out
    Moffat County (10).

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Buena Vista (8) 2-0 155 1 W
    2 Paonia (6) 2-0 154 2 W
    3 Strasburg (3) 2-0 133 3 W
    4 Limon 2-0 83 6 W
    5 Bennett 1-1 73 5 L
    6 Meeker 3-0 65 7 W
    7 Crowley County 2-1 52 4 L
    8 Platte Canyon 2-0 52 8 W
    9 Ellicott 3-0 31 – W
    10 Cedaredge 2-0 30 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Peyton 26, Burlington 23, Rye 18, Hotchkiss 10, Dolores 9, Centauri 7, Monte Vista 7, Clear Creek 4, Highland 2, Yuma 1.
    Dropped out
    Rye (9), Burlington (10).

    8-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sedgwick County (6) 2-0 95 3 Bye
    2 Dayspring Christian (4) 2-0 94 1 W
    3 Sargent (1) 2-0 93 2 W
    4 Norwood 2-0 68 4 W
    5 Akron 2-1 51 5 W
    6 Hoehne 1-1 48 6 W
    7 Merino 2-0 43 7 W
    8 Sangre de Cristo 3-0 28 – W
    9 West Grand 2-0 25 8 W
    10 Haxtun 2-0 17 9 W
    Others receiving votes:
    Holly 15, Granada 7, Plateau Valley 7, Mancos 6, Fowler 5, Dove Creek 1, Soroco 1, Springfield 1.
    Dropped out
    Holly (10).

    6-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Fleming (3) 2-0 77 1 Bye
    2 Kit Carson (4) 2-0 72 2 W
    3 Arickaree/Woodlin 2-0 65 4 W
    4 La Veta (2) 2-0 61 3 W
    5 Stratton/Liberty 2-0 38 8 W
    6 Cotopaxi 2-0 35 7 W
    7 Cheyenne Wells 2-0 31 10 W
    8 Sierra Grande 2-0 27 6 W
    9 Eads 1-1 18 5 L
    10 Briggsdale 2-0 13 9 W
    Others receiving votes:
    Pawnee 11, North Park 9, Otis 9, Peetz 9, Hanover 6, Genoa-Hugo 5, Primero 5, Walsh 2, Longmont Christian 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • Football preview: La Junta returns strong senior class with championship ambitions

    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    A 47-7 loss in the Class 2A state semifinals is not the way the La Junta Tigers envisioned ending their season.

    Especially considering that in the 11 games prior to their loss at the hands of eventual state champion, Bayfield, the Tigers surrendered less than six points per game.

    But with 11 starters returning on the defensive side of the ball, La Junta is looking to put its stamp on the 2016 season and reach heights that will they hope will include a state title trophy at the end of the year.

    “We have to play great defense,” coach Clint Buderus said. “That’s a big emphasis for us and if we can stay in a game and keep it close, that’s all we can ask for.”

    It’s not just the defense that will provide the experience that the Tigers will need to overcome last year’s loss. For the last two seasons, La Junta has steadily become a better team and the senior class as a whole has had its eyes on this season as one that can be truly special.

    “The first time we went (to the playoffs) three years ago, these kids were all sophomores and they were all playing,” Buderus said. “This class has been together for a long time. The majority of them got a taste of it and they’re excited to get going again.”

    But excited doesn’t quite cover the range of feelings going through this senior class. The players were dominant in the regular season and for their first two playoff games.

    With Bayfield proving to be just as good as advertised, the Tigers know that they have something to prove as the regular season prepares to kick-off.

    “Our mentality right now is to ficus on one game at a time,” running back/linebacker Dax Bender said. “We know our expectations and we just need to be solid throughout the year.”

    Bender was one of the key two-way players for the Tigers a year ago, running for over 500 yards while registering six turnovers on the defensive end.

    He’ll be just one La Junta player amongst a strong senior class that Buderus will lean on for the Tigers.

    “I really think we have a 12 leaders,” Buderus said. “I really do. Our kids are so close. They do everything together, they spend all their time together. It’s good to have a leader (like Bender) to put everybody on his back and take you.”

    And that’s exactly what he plans on doing. The Tigers have been without a state football championship since 1958 and there is no doubt in their mind that they have the talent on the field this season to end that streak.

    “We’ve been working really hard since our freshman year and we have a lot of varsity experience,” Bender said. “That’s the plan (to bring home a title) but we have to play really hard every game. We can’t let anyone undercut us.”

    And if anything, that disappointing loss to Bayfield will only serve as firewood for La Junta. Buderus knows that that the season ending the way it did will only provide fruitful longterm results.

    “The kids were upset,” Buderus said. “But I think it was good for us to get there. Obviously we wanted to get the win, but I don’t think the outcome should’ve been what it was. I think we were a little in the spotlight and we’d never been there. I think you need to knock on the door before you can kick it in.”

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    Small-school football preview

    Defending champions:

    Returning All-State athletes:

    • 2A: Cade Becker (Sr.) Bennett, Jesse Rodriquez (Jr.) Bennett, Isaiah Sanchez (Sr.) The Academy, Livan Santander (Sr.) Delta, Michael Stevenson, (Sr.) Resurrection Christian, William Wallace, (Sr.) Strasburg, Sam Westbrook (Sr.) Bayfield
    • 1A: Kevin Bailey (Sr.) Rye, Jack Baroni (Sr.) Buena Vista, Jett County (Sr.) Burlington, Matthew Davidson (Sr.) Ellicott, Keith Dunagan (Sr.) Crowley County, Justin Engesser (Sr.) Colorado Springs Christian, Tyler Illgen (Sr.) Meeker, Braden Kappel (Sr.) Limon, Justis Marshall (Sr.) Burlington, Jason Murphy (Sr.) John Mall, Connor Peterson (Sr.) Platte Canyon, Dagan Rienks (Sr.) Paonia, Trevor Smith (Sr.) Paonia
    • 8-man: Trenton Armintrout (Sr.) Norwood, Levi Basler (Sr.) Akron, Justin Hacsi (Sr.) Sargent, Chad Mikelson (Sr.) Sedgwick County, Bridger Reese (Sr.) Akron, Hunter Robins (Sr.) Hoehne, Caleb Urwiller (Sr.) Dayspring Christian
    • 6-man: Jaxon Crawford (Sr.) Kit Carson, Jaxon King (Sr.) Fleming, Fred Turner (Sr.) Eads, Alex Vandenbark (Sr.) Fleming, Darian Wagner (Sr.) Arickaree/Woodlin, Trevor Warren (Sr.) La Veta

    Regular season begins: Aug. 25

    Postseason begins: Oct. 29

    State championship: Nov. 19 (6-man), Nov. 26 (8-man, 1A and 2A)

  • Championship Count: Valor Christian tops in team titles; Cheyenne Mountain has most individual wins

    Valor Christian football stadium
    Valor Christian won a state-best seven team championships in 2015-16, including Class 5A football. (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    AURORA — Valor Christian’s athletic department had a banner season in 2015-16, leading the state with seven team championships.

    In terms of individual sports, Cheyenne Mountain led the way with 11 individual champions.

    We broke down the 2015-16 championship count below. Find a complete championship database, including title game scores, in our archives.

    Previous Championship Counts:

    • 2014-15: Cherry Creek (5 teams); Thompson Valley (14 individuals)
    • 2013-14: Regis Jesuit (6 teams)
    • 2012-13: Cherry Creek (5 teams) & Cheyenne Mountain (5 teams)
    • 2011-12: Cherry Creek (5 teams)
    • 2010-11: Cheyenne Mountain (7 teams) & Regis Jesuit (7 teams)
    • 2009-10: Cherry Creek (5 teams)
    • 2008-09: Cherry Creek (5 teams)
    • 2007-08: Cherry Creek (5 teams)

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    Team Championships

    Valor Christian had the most team championships this season with seven. The Eagles won boys golf, softball, football, girls basketball, girls swimming, boys lacrosse and baseball.

    The seven titles are the most since Regis Jesuit and Cheyenne Mountain each won seven in 2010-11.

    Five teams tied for second place in the state with three team championships this season: Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Academy, Kent Denver, Pomona and Regis Jesuit.

    Colorado Academy and Valor Christian each had a state-best three girls championships, while Valor’s four titles were the most on the boys’ side.

    In all, 67 different teams won a team championship in 2015-16, including 16 teams which won multiple championships.

    A breakdown of team championships is below.

    Rank Team Girls Boys Co-Ed Total
    1 Valor Christian 3 4 0 7
    2 Cheyenne Mountain 2 1 0 3
    2 Colorado Academy 3 0 0 3
    2 Kent Denver 1 2 0 3
    2 Pomona 1 2 0 3
    2 Regis Jesuit 0 3 0 3
    7 Broomfield 1 1 0 2
    7 Cherokee Trail 1 1 0 2
    7 Cherry Creek 1 1 0 2
    7 Eaton 2 0 0 2
    7 Fairview 2 0 0 2
    7 Grandview 2 0 0 2
    7 Heritage Christian 1 1 0 2
    7 Lutheran 1 1 0 2
    7 Mountain Vista 1 1 0 2
    7 Yuma 2 0 0 2
    17 Air Academy 1 0 0 1
    17 Alamosa 0 1 0 1
    17 Aspen 1 0 0 1
    17 Battle Mountain 0 1 0 1
    17 Bayfield 0 1 0 1
    17 Bennett 1 0 0 1
    17 Buena Vista 0 1 0 1
    17 Castle View 0 0 1 1
    17 Cedaredge 0 1 0 1
    17 Cheyenne Wells 1 0 0 1
    17 Colorado Springs Christian 0 1 0 1
    17 Dawson School 0 1 0 1
    17 Durango 0 1 0 1
    17 Eads 0 1 0 1
    17 Eaglecrest 1 0 0 1
    17 Evergreen 0 1 0 1
    17 Faith Christian 0 1 0 1
    17 Fleming 0 1 0 1
    17 Fort Collins 1 0 0 1
    17 Fossil Ridge 0 1 0 1
    17 Holly 0 1 0 1
    17 Idalia 1 0 0 1
    17 Lewis-Palmer 1 0 0 1
    17 Lyons 0 1 0 1
    17 Meeker 0 1 0 1
    17 Monarch 1 0 0 1
    17 Mountain Range 1 0 0 1
    17 Mountain View 0 1 0 1
    17 Niwot 1 0 0 1
    17 Otis 1 0 0 1
    17 Overland 0 1 0 1
    17 Palmer Ridge 1 0 0 1
    17 Paonia 1 0 0 1
    17 Peak to Peak 0 1 0 1
    17 Ponderosa 1 0 0 1
    17 Pueblo County 0 1 0 1
    17 Pueblo East 0 1 0 1
    17 Pueblo West 0 1 0 1
    17 Salida 1 0 0 1
    17 Sanford 0 1 0 1
    17 Sedgwick County 0 1 0 1
    17 St. Mary’s 0 0 1 1
    17 Strasburg 1 0 0 1
    17 Telluride 1 0 0 1
    17 The Classical Academy 1 0 0 1
    17 ThunderRidge 1 0 0 1
    17 University 1 0 0 1
    17 Vail Christian 1 0 0 1
    17 Vail Mountain 1 0 0 1
    17 Valley 0 1 0 1
    17 Windsor 0 1 0 1

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    Individual Championships

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    Cheyenne Mountain had a state-best 11 individual champions in 2015-16. (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Cheyenne Mountain also had an outstanding year in terms of individual titles, leading the state with 11 championships. The program was well balanced: Six championships came from its girls teams, and five came from the boys.

    Lutheran’s 10 individual championships were the second-most in the state, including a state-best nine boys titles. Regis Jesuit was third with nine individual titles, and Air Academy and Pomona tied for fourth with eight apiece.

    A total of 135 schools had at least one individual champion, and 82 had multiple champions. Of those, 21 schools had at least five individual champions.

    Find a breakdown of individual champions below.

    Rank Team Girls Boys Total
    1 Cheyenne Mountain 6 5 11
    2 Lutheran 1 9 10
    3 Regis Jesuit 4 5 9
    4 Air Academy 5 3 8
    4 Pomona 4 4 8
    6 Fairview 5 2 7
    6 Fossil Ridge 5 2 7
    6 Paonia 6 1 7
    9 Cherry Creek 3 3 6
    9 Discovery Canyon 5 1 6
    9 Kent Denver 2 4 6
    9 Valor Christian 5 1 6
    13 Arapahoe 4 1 5
    13 Cedaredge 2 3 5
    13 Fort Collins 3 2 5
    13 Fountain-Fort Carson 1 4 5
    13 Heritage Christian 3 2 5
    13 Peak to Peak 4 1 5
    13 Resurrection Christian 0 5 5
    13 Silver Creek 2 3 5
    13 Springfield 2 3 5
    22 Boulder 0 4 4
    22 Denver East 3 1 4
    22 Kim 4 0 4
    22 Moffat County 4 0 4
    22 Palmer Ridge 0 4 4
    22 Poudre 0 4 4
    22 Pueblo County 0 4 4
    22 Rock Canyon 4 0 4
    22 Sangre de Cristo 4 0 4
    22 The Classical Academy 2 2 4
    32 Aspen 0 3 3
    32 Cherokee Trail 3 0 3
    32 Colorado Academy 0 3 3
    32 Eaton 3 0 3
    32 Evergreen 3 0 3
    32 Lyons 0 3 3
    32 Manitou Springs 1 2 3
    32 Meeker 0 3 3
    32 Niwot 3 0 3
    32 Pine Creek 0 3 3
    32 Ponderosa 1 2 3
    32 Sedgwick County 1 2 3
    32 Shining Mountain 0 3 3
    32 Sterling 2 1 3
    32 Valley 0 3 3
    32 Windsor 2 1 3
    48 Alamosa 0 2 2
    48 Baca County 2 0 2
    48 Battle Mountain 0 2 2
    48 Berthoud 0 2 2
    48 Buena Vista 0 2 2
    48 Caliche 2 0 2
    48 Canon City 1 1 2
    48 Chaparral 0 2 2
    48 Delta 2 0 2
    48 Durango 0 2 2
    48 Estes Park 2 0 2
    48 Faith Christian 2 0 2
    48 Flagler 0 2 2
    48 Fort Morgan 0 2 2
    48 Grandview 2 0 2
    48 Highland 1 1 2
    48 Highlands Ranch 0 2 2
    48 Hinkley 0 2 2
    48 John Mall 0 2 2
    48 Lake City Community 1 1 2
    48 Longmont 0 2 2
    48 Mesa Ridge 0 2 2
    48 Monarch 0 2 2
    48 Montrose 0 2 2
    48 Mountain View 0 2 2
    48 Otis 1 1 2
    48 Rocky Ford 0 2 2
    48 Rocky Mountain 2 0 2
    48 Salida 0 2 2
    48 SkyView Academy 0 2 2
    48 St. Mary’s Academy 2 0 2
    48 Telluride 2 0 2
    48 Thompson Valley 0 2 2
    48 Vail Christian 1 1 2
    48 Wray 2 0 2
    83 Akron 0 1 1
    83 Arickaree 0 1 1
    83 Bear Creek 0 1 1
    83 Burlington 1 0 1
    83 Castle View 0 1 1
    83 Centauri 0 1 1
    83 Cheraw 0 1 1
    83 Coal Ridge 1 0 1
    83 Colorado Springs Christian 1 0 1
    83 Crowley County 0 1 1
    83 Dolores Huerta 0 1 1
    83 Eads 0 1 1
    83 Elizabeth 1 0 1
    83 Ellicott 0 1 1
    83 Fleming 1 0 1
    83 Fort Lupton 0 1 1
    83 Fruita 0 1 1
    83 Glenwood Springs 0 1 1
    83 Granada 1 0 1
    83 Grand Junction 0 1 1
    83 Greeley Central 0 1 1
    83 Green Mountain 1 0 1
    83 Heritage 1 0 1
    83 Holy Family 0 1 1
    83 Hotchkiss 1 0 1
    83 Jefferson 0 1 1
    83 Kiowa 1 0 1
    83 Lakewood 0 1 1
    83 Lamar 0 1 1
    83 Legacy 0 1 1
    83 Mancos 0 1 1
    83 McClave 0 1 1
    83 Mountain Vista 0 1 1
    83 Mullen 0 1 1
    83 North Park 0 1 1
    83 Olathe 0 1 1
    83 Palisade 0 1 1
    83 Pawnee 0 1 1
    83 Peyton 0 1 1
    83 Pueblo East 0 1 1
    83 Roaring Fork 0 1 1
    83 Roosevelt 0 1 1
    83 Sedgwick County/Fleming 0 1 1
    83 Sheridan 0 1 1
    83 Skyline 1 0 1
    83 Soroco 0 1 1
    83 Standley Lake 1 0 1
    83 Steamboat Springs 1 0 1
    83 Summit 1 0 1
    83 Vail Mountain 1 0 1
    83 Vista Peak 1 0 1
    83 Vista Ridge 0 1 1
    83 Weld Central 0 1 1

  • All-state boys track & field teams for 2016 season

    State track Henry Raymond Poudre
    Poudre’s Henry Raymond is the 5A boys track and field athlete of the year. (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    The 2016 all-state boys track and field teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

    These teams were created based upon results at the state meet.

    In order to be considered for athlete of the year, they must first have made the all-state team by winning a championship.

    Athletes of the year were selected based upon their performance at the state meet. Coaches of the year were selected based upon the team champions.

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    Class 5A

    Athlete of the year: Henry Raymond, Poudre

    Coach of the year: Jeff Donnel, Pomona

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Malic Bonner Fountain-Fort Carson Sophomore 4×400
    Max Borghi Pomona Sophomore 4×100
    Austin Campbell Regis Jesuit Senior High Jump
    Sergio Cedano Fountain-Fort Carson Junior 4×400
    Jacob Condill Chaparral Senior Discus
    David Cunningham Highlands Ranch Senior Long Jump
    William Dixon Monarch Sophomore 4×800
    Adam Eckhardt Pomona Junior 4×100
    Jason Farrell Fountain-Fort Carson Sophomore 4×200, 4×400
    Jeremy Gonzales Pomona Junior 4×100
    Isaac Green Monarch Junior 4×800
    Angel Heredia Hinkley Sophomore 300 hurdles
    Ben Hogan Monarch Senior 4×800
    Zach Litoff Monarch Junior 4×800
    Christian Lyon Fountain-Fort Carson Senior 100 meters, 200 meters, 4×200, 4×400
    Jalen Lyon Fountain-Fort Carson Sophomore 4×200
    Miles Matulik Pomona Junior 4×100
    Jake Moretti Pomona Junior Shot Put
    Henry Raymond Poudre Senior 800 meters, 1600 meters, 3200 meters
    Connor Roberts Cherry Creek Senior Pole Vault
    Thomas Robillard Fort Collins Senior 110 hurdles
    Darrien Wells Hinkley Junior 400 meters
    Donovan Williams Fountain-Fort Carson Junior 4×200
    Danny Williams Pomona Senior Triple Jump

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    Class 4A

    Athlete of the year: Caleb Ojennes, Palmer Ridge

    Coach of the year: Kevin Clark, Mountain View

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Jacob Bejarano Roosevelt Senior High Jump
    Conlan Berger Longmont Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Conor Bertles The Classical Academy Senior Shot Put
    William Chandler Durango Senior 4×800
    Trevor Cook Longmont Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Will Domier Holy Family Junior 100 meters
    Logan Goodner Longmont Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Aaron McCoy Canon City Junior 300 hurdles
    Ian Meek Montrose Junior 1600 meters, 3200 meters
    Seamus Millett Durango Senior 4×800
    David Moenning Durango Senior 800 meters, 4×800
    Garrett Obermeyer Palmer Ridge Senior 4×400
    Caleb Ojennes Palmer Ridge Senior 200 meters, 400 meters, 4×400
    Brandon Pappas Palmer Ridge Junior 4×400
    Anthony Peters Vista Ridge Senior Triple Jump
    Bailey Rosenstrauch Palmer Ridge Senior 4×400
    Ramon Salgado Mountain View Senior Pole Vault
    Jay Shuman Palisade Senior 110 hurdles
    George Silvanic Palmer Ridge Senior Discus
    Harry Steinberg Durango Junior 4×800
    Logan Stewart Mountain View Senior Long Jump
    Eli Sullivan Longmont Senior 4×100, 4×200

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    Class 3A

    Athlete of the year: Kent Harris, Lutheran

    Coach of the year: Darwin Horan, Lutheran

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Sunday Abarca Aspen Junior 400 meters
    Luke Arkell Lutheran Sophomore 4×100, 4×200
    Ben Butler SkyView Academy Senior 3200 meters
    Bryce Coop Manitou Springs Junior 4×400
    Jacob Dack Lutheran Junior Shot Put
    Adam Dawson Lutheran Junior Discus
    Isaiah Delacerda Alamosa Junior 4×800
    Jasper Germain Roaring Fork Sophomore High Jump
    Kharon Hall Lutheran Senior 4×100, 4×200, Triple Jump
    Matt Hanson Lutheran Senior 110 hurdles
    Kent Harris Lutheran Senior 100 meters, 200 meters, 4×100, 4×200
    Chad Jackson Alamosa Freshman 4×800
    Jared Keul Manitou Springs Junior 800 meters, 4×400
    Oscar Martinez Alamosa Junior 4×800
    Caleb Palmer Alamosa Junior 4×800
    Conner Plackis Manitou Springs Senior 4×400
    Gallian Roberts Salida Senior 300 hurdles, Long Jump
    Luke Rodholm Manitou Springs Junior 4×400
    Taylor Stack Salida Senior 1600 meters
    Harrison Tomko Lutheran Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Victor Zimmerman Sterling Junior Pole Vault

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    Class 2A

    Athlete of the year: Shane Gates, Cedaredge

    Coach of the year: Kirby Henderson, Cedaredge

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Evan Anderson Resurrection Christian Senior 400 meters, 4×100, 4×400
    Cooper Daniels Vail Christian Senior Pole Vault
    Shane Gates Cedaredge Senior 110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, High Jump
    Jaylen Hayes Ellicott Junior 4×200
    Adrian Hernandez Mancos Senior 4×800
    Simon Kearns Mancos Sophomore 4×800
    Ben Kelley Soroco Sophomore 800 meters
    Jake McKie Mancos Sophomore 4×800
    Chad Mikelson Sedgwick County Junior Long Jump, Triple Jump
    Ro Paschal Mancos Senior 4×800
    Garrett Quintana John Mall Senior Shot Put, Discus
    Paul Roberts Lyons Senior 1600 meters, 3200 meters
    Jarod Seery Ellicott Senior 4×200
    Conner Stahla Resurrection Christian Junior 4×100, 4×400
    Michael Stevenson Resurrection Christian Junior 4×400
    Chiante’ Stewart Ellicott Sophomore 4×200
    Jack Taylor Resurrection Christian Sophomore 4×100
    Kevin Vargas Ellicott Senior 4×200
    Cooper Ward Resurrection Christian Senior 100 meters, 200 meters, 4×100, 4×400

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    Class 1A

    Athlete of the year: Jordan Cherin, Shining Mountain

    Coach of the year: Joe Packard, Heritage Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Chris Athey Lake City Community Junior 4×800
    Zane Bearfoot Cheraw Senior 4×100
    Ian Beckett McClave Sophomore High Jump
    Isaac Borchers Lake City Community Sophomore 4×800
    Andy Borunda Springfield Senior Shot Put, Discus
    Shiloh Bremer Cheraw Junior 4×100
    Jordan Cherin Shining Mountain Senior 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters
    Luke Duggan Pawnee Senior 1600 meters
    Beau Dukes Springfield Freshman 4×200
    Bowman Ellis Springfield Junior 4×200
    Blayden Fletcher North Park Sophomore 110 hurdles
    Luke Gilliland Heritage Christian Senior 3200 meters
    Tate Goble Otis Sophomore Pole Vault
    Tristan Headrick Cheraw Senior 4×100
    Rafe Hutches Springfield Senior 4×200
    Cameron Klann Flagler Junior 100 meters, Long Jump
    Matt Lee Heritage Christian Senior 4×400
    Trent Leoffler Arickaree Senior Triple Jump
    Riley Moore Lake City Community Sophomore 4×800
    Taylor Motschall Heritage Christian Junior 4×400
    Marshall Thornton Springfield Senior 4×200
    Brendon Trujillo Cheraw Junior 4×100
    Fred Turner Eads Junior 300 hurdles
    Robbie Wagner Heritage Christian Senior 4×400
    Liam Whinnery Lake City Community Senior 4×800
    Caleb Wickstrom Heritage Christian Senior 4×400

  • All-state boys basketball teams for 2015-16 season

    The 2015-16 all-state boys basketball players of the year. (Photos: CHSAANow.com contributors)
    The 2015-16 all-state boys basketball players of the year. (Photos: Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com; Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com; Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    The 2015-16 all-state boys basketball teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

    A specific player of the year vote was held in each class, as was a vote for coach of the year.
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    Class 5A

    Overland Doherty boys basketball De'Ron Davis
    Overland’s De’Ron Davis is the 5A boys basketball player of the year. (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    Player of the year: De’Ron Davis, Overland

    Coach of the year: John Olander, Eaglecrest

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    De’Ron Davis Overland PF/C Senior
    Sam Masten Rock Canyon PG/SG Sophomore
    Tyrei Randall Rangeview W Senior
    Jervae Robinson Overland PG/SG Senior
    Colbey Ross Eaglecrest PG/SG Junior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Braxton Bertolette Fossil Ridge Junior
    Austin Mueller ThunderRidge SF Senior
    Cameron Pearson Chatfield PG Senior
    David Thornton Cherokee Trail F Senior
    Clay Verk ThunderRidge PF Senior

    Honorable mention: Jake Belknapp, Junior, Mountain Vista; Elijah Blake, Junior, Rangeview; Dalven Brushier, Senior, Doherty; Jack Buckmelter, Senior, Denver East; Danny Garrick, Senior, Legend; Will Halfon, Senior, Cherry Creek; Daylen Kountz, Sophomore, George Washington; Jaizec Lottie, Junior, Cherokee Trail; Riley Matticks, Senior, Legend; Luke Neff, Senior, Arvada West; Kolton Peterson, Junior, Lakewood; Elijah Reed, Senior, Rangeview; Landon Taliaferro, Senior, Boulder; Dallas Walton, Senior, Arvada West.

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    Class 4A

    Pueblo West Valor Christian boys basketball
    Pueblo West’s David Simental is the 4A boys basketball player of the year. (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

    Player of the year: David Simental, Pueblo West

    Coach of the year: Bobby Tyler, Pueblo West

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Justinian Jessup Longmont W Senior
    Hunter Maldonado Vista Ridge F Junior
    Michael Ranson Pueblo Central PG/SG Senior
    Jalen Sanders Valor Christian P Junior
    David Simental Pueblo West PG Junior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Cameron Horning Glenwood Springs G Senior
    CJ Jennings Sierra PG Junior
    Maleek Johnson Pueblo South SG Senior
    D’Shawn Schwartz Sand Creek Junior
    Jonathan Scott Lewis-Palmer G Senior

    Honorable mention: Noah Baldwin, Senior, Windsor; Joey Bauderer, Senior, Skyview; Chudier Bile, Senior, Denver South; Ryan Blodgett, Senior, Golden; Quincy Bryant, Senior, Mitchell; Luis Carreon, Senior, Rifle; Orion Clay, Senior, Durango; Alex Hawkins, Senior, Vista PEAK Prep; Jake Hornick, Senior, Thompson Valley; Charlie Hovasse, Senior, Lewis-Palmer; Kayle Knuckles, Junior, Valor Christian; Walker Korell, Senior, Mead; Trey McBride, Sophomore, Fort Morgan; Andy Nelson, Senior, Holy Family; Michael Scheid, Senior, Windsor; Braden Shirley, Senior, Pueblo West; Nieyeme Smyer-williams, Sophomore, Pueblo West; Patrick Vasquez, Senior, Fort Lupton.

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    Class 3A

    SkyView Academy Colorado Academy boys basketball
    Colorado Academy’s Justin Bassey is the 3A boys basketball player of the year. (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Player of the year: Justin Bassey, Colorado Academy

    Coach of the year: Mark Engesser, Colorado Springs Christian

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Justin Bassey Colorado Academy G Senior
    Justin Engesser Colorado Springs Christian Junior
    Gabe Hegarty Faith Christian Senior
    Samuel Howard Colorado Springs Christian Senior
    Maximo Medina Denver Science & Tech Stapleton SG/PG Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Ryan Brubacher Alamosa SF Junior
    Marco Garcia Alamosa PF Senior
    Christian Hyatt Colorado Academy G Senior
    Ellis Jones DSST: Green Valley Ranch G Senior
    Jesus Martinez The Pinnacle P Senior
    John Parker Grand Valley PG/SG Senior

    Honorable mention: Briar Erskine, Senior, Pagosa Springs; Karl Giesselman, Senior, Bennett; Brad Lutz, Senior, Middle Park; Conner Martin, Junior, Strasburg; Josh Mohammed, Senior, James Irwin; Ben Pratt, Senior, Frontier Academy; Lucas Rodholm, Junior, Manitou Springs; Josh VanVleet, Senior, Liberty Common; Jimmy Velten, Senior, St. Mary’s; Robert Williams, Junior, Sheridan; Will Willis, Junior, Lutheran; Peter Wilson, Senior, Colorado Springs Christian.

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    Class 2A

    Sanford Holyoke boys basketball
    Sanford’s Miles Caldon is the 2A boys basketball player of the year. (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Player of the year: Miles Caldon, Sanford

    Coach of the year: Rhett Larsen, Sanford

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Miles Caldon Sanford SG Senior
    Chance Canty Sanford PF Senior
    Tanner Ervin Resurrection Christian G Junior
    Jesus Loya Holyoke G Senior
    Tyler Woodhams Sedgwick County Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Luke Fick Resurrection Christian G Senior
    Jason George Simla F Senior
    Connor Hale Rye SG/PG Senior
    Wyatt Hayes Ignacio PG Senior
    Morgan Murray Ellicott PG/G Senior

    Honorable mention: Devonte Chartier-Holmes, Senior, Burlington; Bradley Clabey, Sophomore, Crowley County; Nathaniel Cook, Senior, Evangelical Christian; Eric Logan, Senior, Soroco; Cole McKinley, Senior, Sedgwick County; Ivan Mendoza, Senior, West Grand; Jonathan Montanez, Senior, Rocky Ford; Griffen Peterson, Senior, Sanford; Dagan Rienks, Junior, Paonia; Cole Rouse, Junior, Highland; Matt Thieman, Senior, Simla; Taylor Walters, Senior, Paonia; Wyatt Workman, Senior, Haxtun.

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    Class 1A

    Fleming Shining Mountain boys basketball
    Fleming’s Jaxon King is the 1A boys basketball player of the year. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Jaxon King, Fleming

    Coach of the year: Thomas Hessler, Fleming

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Gray Hill Shining Mountain F/F Senior
    Jaxon King Fleming G Junior
    Blake Meredith Fleming F Senior
    Caleb Preston Ouray Senior
    Yaniel Vidal Holly Junior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Sigi Avalos Holly Junior
    Jordan Cothran Rocky Mountain Lutheran Senior
    Christian Dellamaestra Wiley Junior
    Kendall Pelton Cheyenne Wells Junior
    Joey Stahley Fleming G Senior
    Alex Vandenbark Fleming F Junior

    Honorable mention: Chase Boulter, Senior, Gilpin County; Durham Clark, Senior, Edison; Cody Dalton, Senior, Hanover; Caden Eastin, Senior, Wiley; Jordan Ernst, Senior, Dove Creek; Eric Frank, Senior, Edison; Ravi Inmon, Junior, Ouray; Brad Johnson, Junior, Kit Carson; Antun Maricevic, Senior, Longmont Christian; Braulio Martinez, Senior, Hanover; Eli Sievert, Senior, Rocky Mountain Lutheran; Brett Wilson, Senior, South Baca.

  • All-state girls basketball teams for 2015-16 season

    The 2015-16 all-state girls basketball players of the year. (Photos: CHSAANow.com contributors)
    The 2015-16 all-state girls basketball players of the year. (Photos: Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com; Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com; Matt Daniels/MattDanPhoto.com; Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    The 2015-16 all-state girls basketball teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

    A specific player of the year vote was held in each class, as was a vote for coach of the year.
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    Class 5A

    Grandview Cherry Creek girls basketball
    Grandview’s Michaela Onyenwere is the 5A girls basketball player of the year. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Michaela Onyenwere, Grandview

    Coach of the year: Matthew Asik, ThunderRidge

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Brenna Chase Broomfield W/PG Senior
    Mackenzie Forrest Lakewood G Senior
    Michaela Onyenwere Grandview G/F Junior
    Taylor Rusk ThunderRidge SG/W/F Senior
    Jaz’myne Snipes ThunderRidge P/F Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Nicea Eliely Rampart G/F Senior
    Tatum Rembao Loveland PG/SG Junior
    Symone Starks Highlands Ranch PG Senior
    Ashley Van Sickle Ralston Valley PG Junior
    Leilah Vigil Highlands Ranch F/G Sophomore

    Honorable mention: McKenna Bishop, Senior, Lakewood; Jenna Henderson, Senior, Aurora Central; Whitney Jacob, Junior, Mullen; Kylie Jimenez, Junior, Horizon; Ashley Madden, Junior, Pomona; Molly McCabe, Senior, Mountain Vista; Sydney Mech, Sophomore, Cherry Creek; Caitlin Navratil, Senior, Dakota Ridge; Chelsea Pearson, Senior, Mountain Vista; Carmen Ramey, Senior, Gateway; Riley Snyder, Sophomore, Fruita Monument; Jordyn Vega, Senior, Arapahoe.

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    Class 4A

    Mesa Ridge TCA girls basketball
    Mesa Ridge’s Kylee Shook is the 4A girls basketball player of the year. (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: Kylee Shook, Mesa Ridge

    Coach of the year: Amy Bahl, Evergreen

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Katie Chavez Holy Family PG/SG Senior
    Heidi Hammond Valor Christian SG Senior
    Samantha Kisiel Evergreen Senior
    Kylee Shook Mesa Ridge C Senior
    Oliana Squires Sand Creek G Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Kristina Cavey Berthoud G/F Senior
    Liah Davis Sand Creek F/P Senior
    Madison McCoy Valor Christian PG Senior
    Jillian Shew Skyview PG/G Senior
    Chloe Welch Mesa Ridge PG Sophomore
    Sydney Wetterstrom Longmont C Senior

    Honorable mention: Khiya Adams, Senior, Falcon; Holly Brooks, Senior, Montrose; Ashlyn Brown, Senior, Palisade; Linsi Calvo, Senior, Centaurus; Katrina Chandler, Junior, Durango; Kanecia Cooks, Senior, Sierra; Maddy Dickens, Senior, Thompson Valley; Madi Gaibler, Senior, Longmont; Abby Garnett, Sophomore, Golden; Kylie Martin, Junior, Eagle Valley; Logan Newhall, Senior, Evergreen; Emily Nortnik, Junior, Delta; Nadirah Oakman, Senior, Sierra; Sydney Prey, Junior, Golden; Lexi Reed, Senior, D’Evelyn; Shannon Sanchez, Senior, Pueblo West; Aubrey Sotolongo, Senior, D’Evelyn; Monique Stevens, Junior, Battle Mountain; Amanda Ward, Senior, Windsor; Olivia Whitworth, Junior, Elizabeth.

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    Class 3A

    Manitou Springs Lutheran girls state basketball
    Lutheran’s Kristen Vigial is the 3A girls basketball player of the year. (Matt Daniels/MattDanPhoto.com)

    Player of the year: Kristen Vigil, Lutheran

    Coach of the year: Mark Duitsman, Lutheran

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Morgan Barone Lutheran Senior
    Jenna Knudson Sterling G Senior
    Taylor Lee-Hammer Pagosa Springs Senior
    Shelby Megyeri Manitou Springs G Junior
    Kristen Vigil Lutheran Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Roni Fringer Centauri G Senior
    Brooke Garretson Manitou Springs F Senior
    Angala Jensen Manitou Springs F Senior
    Madison Lewis Pagosa Springs Senior
    Maya Love Kent Denver Senior

    Honorable mention: Nyesha Anderson, Senior, Manual; Leah Camilletti, Senior, Moffat County; Ember Canty, Sophomore, Centauri; Kylie Chavez, Junior, Sterling; Hannah Cook, Senior, Faith Christian; Hristina Geraskova, Junior, Faith Christian; Morgan Lewis, Sophomore, Pagosa Springs; Caiden Rexius, Senior, Eaton; Adrianna Rios, Senior, Platte Valley; Bailey Schumacher, Senior, Eaton; Jonni Smith, Senior, Bishop Machebeuf.

    [divider]

    Class 2A

    (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)
    Yuma’s Logan Hixon is the 2A girls basketball player of the year. (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Player of the year: Logan Hixon, Yuma

    Coach of the year: Mike Neill, Yuma

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Nellie Freeman Cedaredge G Senior
    Logan Hixon Yuma PG Senior
    Peighton Roth Yuma G Senior
    Tara Traphagan Yuma C/F Senior
    Ashley Vanvleet Paonia C Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Sophia Anderson Paonia PG Junior
    Taiylor Holland Swink Senior
    Hannah Lenz Wray Senior
    AJ Miller Akron Senior
    Mikaela Parker Calhan F/G Senior
    Briana Peterson Soroco Senior

    Honorable mention: Erika Bradsby, Junior, John Mall; Ashlea Carothers, Junior, Kiowa; Cheylin Corman, Senior, Burlington; Hilda Garcia, Sophomore, Ignacio; Megan Gerk, Senior, Haxtun; Hannah Gilmore, Junior, Cedaredge; Jayci Hollenbaugh, Senior, Limon; Helen Janes, Junior, Kiowa; Bailey Jones, Junior, Del Norte; Dana Lenz, Senior, Sanford; Quincy Lester, Junior, Sargent; Khristen Mooney, Senior, Wray; Nia Prescott, Senior, Rye; Hope Roweth, Junior, Swink; Ellie Seibel, Senior, Ignacio; Morgan Smith, Freshman, Wray; Makenzy Sutton, Senior, Ellicott; Maison Tolle, Sophomore, Highland.

    [divider]

    Class 1A

    Idalia Briggsdale girls basketball
    Idalia’s Reagan Shaffer is the 1A girls basketball player of the year. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Reagan Shaffer, Idalia

    Coach of the year: Colin Nicklas, Briggsdale

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Karleigh Cooley Sangre de Cristo Senior
    Darian Hale Briggsdale G Senior
    Susana Herarra Idalia Senior
    Micayla Isenbart Kit Carson Sophomore
    Reagan Shaffer Idalia Senior
    Shaelynn Wood South Baca Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Bree-ann Carwin South Baca Junior
    Keri Hogan Jim Elliot Christian Senior
    Tess Hornung Kit Carson Freshman
    Sarah McGinley Heritage Christian Junior
    Jenna McKinley Sangre de Cristo Senior
    Taylor Nittler Kim Senior

    Honorable mention: Leilani Carrasco, Senior, Briggsdale; Haley Dollerschell, Senior, Prairie; Macie Magallon, Junior, Norwood; Brooke Slane, Senior, Sangre de Cristo; Jennay Terrel, Senior, Idalia; Torrie Thompson, Senior, Stratton/Liberty; Ashley Yergert, Sophomore, Kim.

  • 2A boys basketball Great 8 roundup: Holyoke rallies to beat Ignacio in OT

    PUEBLO — This game needed a hero and Jesus Loya delivered.

    The senior made a free throw with 16.8 seconds left to vault Holyoke to a 61-60 overtime decision over Ignacio in a Class 2A quarterfinal game at Colorado State University-Pueblo’s Massari Arena.

    “I’m just super proud of the way they competed all night,” Holyoke coach Scott Dille said. “They just stuck together through thick and then. We didn’t start real well, but I guess it didn’t matter.”

    Holyoke improved to 22-3 and advances to play Sanford, the same the two-time defending state champs. The Bobcats dropped to 21-3.

    Holyoke trailed 17-2 late in the first quarter, and then late in the fourth the Dragons were also struggling.

    Ignacio went to spread offense to run the clock and it worked as the Bobcats took a 51-43 lead with 2:47 left in the fourth quarter after Kruz Pardo’s free throw.

    Holyoke came charging back and Gunnar Kroeger made a trey the Dragons were only down 52-48 with 1:34 left. Pardo drained two free throws with 65 seconds remaining to put the Bobcats up 54-50, but Holyoke’s Alex Strauss answered with a 3-point play and then Kroeger made a long-distance trey with 31 seconds showing to tie the game at 54-54.

    In overtime, the game remained tied at 56-56 at the 3:11 mark. Igancio’s Nicholas Herrera’s inside bucket gave the Bobcats a 58-56 lead, but Holyoke answered to tie the game at 58-58 with 1:52 left. The deadlock remained at 60-60, until Holyoke’s Loya went to the free throw line with 16.8 ticks left.

    Loya missed his first attempt, but made his second giving the Dragons the 61-60 lead. On the ensuing possession, Ignacio’s Wyatt Hayes drove to the hoop, but was called for a charge at the 5.9-second mark.

    Hoyoke’s Alex Strauss was fouled immediately, but missed the front end of his one-on-one attempt.

    Loya came to the rescue again, stealing the ball and the time ran out giving the Dragons the improbable win.

    “I was glad my guys had the confidence to take shots at the end of the game and make them,” Dille said.

    In the third quarter, the Bobcats stretched their lead when Anthony Manzanares scored five consecutive points, giving his team a 45-32 at the end of the third quarter.

    Holyoke’s Jesus Loya drained a trey and Austin Herman put in a follow shot and Loya added an inside bucket to get the Dragons within 49-41 with 5:05 left in the fourth.

    (2) Resurrection Christian 69, (7) Rye 52

    The mission is simple.

    Resurrection Christian’s boys basketball team wants to win a Class 2A state title.

    The Cougars took one step toward reaching that goal by ousting Rye 69-52 in a Class 2A quarterfinal game at Colorado State University-Pueblo’s Massari Arena.

    “I thought we played excellent the first half,” said Resurrection coach Bruce Dick, who team lead 40-21 at half. “We gave up a few transition points to them, but we didn’t turn the ball over. That was a key to a great start. We got a little sloppy the fourth quarter. We tried doing things in one pass instead of working some offense and it kind of bit us a little bit, but we answered the call. I thought we played hard.”

    The Cougars, who were a Class 2A runner-up to Sanford a year ago, ran their record to 24-0. The Cougars will face Sedgwick County (23-1) at 5:30 p.m. today in the semifinals. Rye dropped to 21-4.

    “We have not played Sedgwick County and they are a good fast team,” Dick said. “They like to get up and down the floor. We’ve talked about getting back to the state title game for 12 months now and we want to learn (from last year) and hopefully we will get another opportunity this year.”

    Tanner Ervin scored 29 points, including five 3-pointers, and Luke Fick added 17 as the Cougars sped past the T-Bolts.

    Rye’s Connor Hale tried to keep the Thunderbolts in the game as he had 30 points – 17 in the fourth quarter. He converted an old-fashion 3-point play with 2:14 left to get Rye within 61-51, but the Thunderbolts could get no closer.

    (1) Sanford 82, (8) Ellicott 62

    The two-time defending state champion Indians survived an early scare and regrouped to capture the 20-point victory.

    Sanford improved to 25-0 on the season and dating back to the middle of the 2013-2014 season the Indians have won 71 games in a row. Ellicott fell to 18-5 on the season.

    Miles Caldon fueled Sanford with 25 points, and made 8-of-11 free throws. Caldon wasn’t the only player providing offensive power as Chamce Canty (15), Griffin Peterson (11) and Austin Chavez (10) all scored in double-figures.

    Top-seeded Sanford looked anything but in the first quarter as the Indians were trailing 11-1 in the early going.

    That wasn’t a sign of things to come. The Indians stayed calm and found a way to win.

    “I thought our kids played well,” veteran Sanford coach Rhett Larsen said. “That team came out and hit some shot and they were hot. I don’t think we were flat really, I just think they were sharp. I was real proud of our guys how they have fought back. I think our experience helped and we kept our composure pretty well.”

    Sanford rallied and took a 34-28 lead at half and stretched things out to a 53-38 advantage with eight minutes to play. Morgan Murray had a game-high 27 points in Ellicott’s loss, including five three-pointers.

    (3) Sedgwick County 72, (6) Paonia 59

    Tyler Woodhams poured in 35 points leading the Cougars to a 72-59 win over the Eagles.

    The Cougars (23-1) held a five-point lead at intermission and then pulled away for good in the second half, as Woodhams scored 18 of his points in the final 16 minutes.

    Dagan Rienks had 28 in Paonia’s loss. The Eagles drop into the consolation bracket with a 23-2 record.

    “I thought our team defense was good at times and Tyler did step up and we have some other kids who need to step up, especially on the offensive end,” said Sedgwick coach Stacy Woodhams, Tyler’s father. “It is always tough to get the first win and we got it. It was kind of ugly, but it is a win.”

    The younger Woodhams made two treys and was 15-of-18 from the free throw line.

  • Boys basketball rankings: George Washington joins 5A poll at No. 9

    (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)
    George Washington is No. 9 in the 5A boys basketball rankings this week. (Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com)

    The President’s Day edition of the CHSAANow.com Class 5A boys basketball poll is looking, well, more presidential.

    George Washington, who started the season as a top-five team, has rejoined the 5A rankings at No. 9 thanks to a 104-97 shootout win over Denver East on Saturday.

    Losing five of their first six games of the year saw the Patriots slip out of the polls as they appeared destined for a more mediocre season than most thought.

    Then league play began and things got much better much faster.

    George Washington is undefeated in a tough Denver Prep League which has gotten the attention of the voters.

    Rangeview remains the top team in the 5A poll and ThunderRidge made an impressive jump this week, landing at No. 4. That’s three spots better than last week and a win over No. 3 Regis Jesuit probably had a lot to do with it.

    Lewis-Palmer hangs on to the top spot in the 4A poll this week. The Rangers have rattled off 19 straight wins and with two games remaining have already wrapped up a share of the Pikes Peak Athletic Conference regular season title.

    No new teams broke into the 4A rankings this week.

    DSST-Stapleton remains the No. 1 team in 3A with Faith Christian right on its heels. The Eagles are the only blemish on the Knights’ 18-1 record.

    At No. 10, Grand Valley cracks its way back into the 3A top 10 this week.

    Sanford is still the No. 1 team in the 2A poll, holding off Resurrection Christian and Sedgwick County, the other two undefeated teams in the class.

    Crowley County is the lone newcomer in 2A, coming in at No. 10.

    Defending 1A champion Holly maintains their spot as the No. 1 team this week. Cheyenne Wells is a new face to the 1A poll as they land at No. 10.

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

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

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

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

    Coaches and media members looking to vote should email rcasey@chsaa.org.

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Rangeview (16) 20-0 160 1 2-0
    2 Overland 18-3 143 2 3-0
    3 Regis Jesuit 18-3 110 3 2-1
    4 ThunderRidge 18-3 105 7 2-0
    5 Eaglecrest 19-2 99 4 1-1
    6 Chatfield 19-2 82 6 2-0
    7 Rock Canyon 18-3 69 5 1-1
    8 Cherokee Trail 16-5 49 9 2-0
    9 George Washington 13-8 22 – 2-0
    10 Doherty 18-3 17 8 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Boulder 12, Greeley West 5, Legend 5, Broomfield 1, Fossil Ridge 1.
    Dropped out
    Denver East (10).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lewis-Palmer (7) 20-1 137 1 2-0
    2 Valor Christian (3) 20-1 134 2 3-0
    3 Longmont (5) 20-1 132 4 3-0
    4 Pueblo West 18-3 90 5 2-0
    5 Pueblo South 19-2 87 3 2-1
    6 Windsor 17-4 58 7 2-0
    7 Golden 16-5 57 6 2-0
    8 Denver South 16-5 47 8 3-0
    9 Sierra 17-4 31 9 3-0
    10 Vista Ridge 16-5 26 10 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Rifle 11, Mead 7, Durango 5, Evergreen 2, Vista Peak 1.
    Dropped out
    .

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 DSST-Stapleton (8) 18-1 124 1 2-0
    2 Faith Christian (3) 14-4 100 2 2-0
    3 Colorado Springs Christian (1) 14-4 86 3 3-0
    4 DSST-Green Valley Ranch (1) 14-0 85 4 2-0
    5 Eaton 16-2 77 5 2-0
    6 Sterling 15-3 70 7 3-0
    7 Manitou Springs 16-1 61 8 2-0
    8 Lutheran 14-4 39 6 2-1
    9 Alamosa 14-4 35 9 2-0
    10 Grand Valley 14-3 23 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Bayfield 4, The Pinnacle 4, Bennett 3, Pagosa Springs 2, Frontier Academy 1, Ridgeview Academy 1.
    Dropped out
    Colorado Academy (10).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sanford (7) 17-0 87 1 4-0
    2 Resurrection Christian (2) 17-0 83 2 2-0
    3 Sedgwick County 17-0 72 3 2-0
    4 Paonia 17-1 58 4 2-0
    5 Holyoke 14-3 47 5 3-0
    6 Ignacio 14-2 43 7 1-0
    7 Rye 15-3 31 6 2-1
    8 Ellicott 13-3 21 8 3-0
    9 Highland 14-3 17 9 1-0
    10 Crowley County 15-3 13 – 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Haxtun 12, Center 9, Caliche 2, Dayspring Christian 1.
    Dropped out
    Haxtun (10).

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holly (5) 16-2 77 1 1-0
    2 Fleming (3) 15-2 72 2 2-0
    3 Wiley 14-3 65 3 2-0
    4 Kit Carson 15-3 49 5 2-0
    5 South Baca 15-2 48 4 2-0
    6 Ouray 14-2 37 7 3-0
    7 Sierra Grande 14-3 32 6 1-1
    8 Longmont Christian 10-6 29 8 1-1
    9 Shining Mountain 16-2 17 9 2-0
    10 Cheyenne Wells 12-5 5 – 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Faith Baptist 3, Walsh 2, Heritage Christian 1, Peetz 1, Rocky Mountain Lutheran 1, Front Range Baptist 1.
    Dropped out
    Rocky Mountain Lutheran (10).

  • Boys basketball rankings: Overland jumps up to No. 2 in 5A

    Overland boys basketball team
    Overland boys basketball is No. 2 in this week’s 5A rankings. (Matt Minton/JacksActionShots.com)

    Overland is back in the game.

    The Trailblazers now sit at the No. 2 spot in the Class 5A CHSAANow.com boys basketball rankings.

    Why the sudden jump?

    A 22-point win over Eaglecrest probably had something to do with it. The defending state champions made sure the rest of the class didn’t forget that they are still quite good at basketball.

    The 5A rankings also saw a familiar face return as Denver East comes back in at No. 10.

    Lewis-Palmer held on to the top spot in the 4A rankings, and a 10-point win over Vista Ridge helped their cause.

    After weeks of receiving votes, Sierra finally made their way into the 4A poll, landing at No. 9.

    The Denver School of Science and Tech – Stapleton also hangs on to their No. 1 ranking. They remain at the top of the 3A poll, holding off a Faith Christian team that is actually the lone blemish on the Knights’ 16-1 record.

    Colorado Academy has played its way back into the 3A rankings, coming in at No. 10.

    Ellicot and Haxtun join the 2A poll this week, coming in at No. 8 and No. 10 respectively. Sanford remains the top team in 2A, taking nine of 10 first-place votes.

    Defending 1A champion Holly continues to gain momentum as they tighten their grip on the No. 1 spot.

    Sierra Grande made a three-spot move this week, landing at No. 6.

    Rocky Mountain Lutheran is the lone newcomer to the 1A rankings, coming in at No. 10.

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

    Complete rankings are below.

    [divider]

    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

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

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

    Coaches and media members looking to vote should email rcasey@chsaa.org.

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Rangeview (14) 18-0 146 1 2-0
    2 Overland 15-3 126 5 2-0
    3 Regis Jesuit 16-2 121 3 1-0
    4 Eaglecrest 18-1 103 2 1-1
    5 Rock Canyon (1) 17-2 101 4 1-0
    6 Chatfield 17-2 67 6 2-0
    7 ThunderRidge 16-3 60 7 2-0
    8 Doherty 16-2 47 8 1-0
    9 Cherokee Trail 14-5 24 10 3-0
    10 Denver East 12-7 10 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    George Washington 9, Legend 6, FNE Warriors 4, Boulder 3, Fossil Ridge 1.
    Dropped out
    Legend (9).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lewis-Palmer (10) 18-1 161 1 2-0
    2 Valor Christian (2) 17-1 141 2 2-0
    3 Pueblo South (2) 17-1 135 4 2-0
    4 Longmont (3) 17-1 130 3 2-0
    5 Pueblo West 16-3 92 5 1-1
    6 Golden 14-5 66 6 2-0
    7 Windsor 15-4 63 7 2-0
    8 Denver South 13-5 50 8 1-0
    9 Sierra 14-4 29 – 1-0
    10 Vista Ridge 14-5 27 9 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Rifle 24, Durango 7, Vista Peak 4, Holy Family 3, Mead 3.
    Dropped out
    Rifle (10).

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 DSST-Stapleton (7) 16-1 125 1 1-0
    2 Faith Christian (4) 12-4 112 2 1-0
    3 Colorado Springs Christian (1) 11-4 84 3 2-0
    4 DSST-Green Valley Ranch (1) 12-0 73 4 1-0
    5 Eaton 14-2 72 5 2-0
    6 Lutheran 12-3 67 6 2-0
    7 Sterling 12-3 63 8 1-0
    8 Manitou Springs 14-1 47 7 1-0
    9 Alamosa (1) 12-4 41 9 3-0
    10 Colorado Academy 10-6 27 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Bennett 21, Grand Valley 14, Pagosa Springs 10, Basalt 6, Bayfield 4, Manual 3, Coal Ridge 2, Peak to Peak 2, Ridgeview Academy 1, St. Mary’s 1, The Pinnacle 1.
    Dropped out
    Grand Valley (10).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sanford (9) 13-0 98 1 0-0
    2 Resurrection Christian 15-0 90 2 1-0
    3 Sedgwick County (1) 15-0 82 3 2-0
    4 Paonia 15-1 60 4 3-0
    5 Holyoke 11-3 57 8 1-0
    6 Rye 13-2 48 6 1-0
    7 Ignacio 13-2 41 5 3-0
    8 Ellicott 10-3 22 – 1-0
    9 Highland 13-3 19 9 2-0
    10 Haxtun 11-4 16 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Crowley County 9, Center 8.
    Dropped out
    Crowley County (7), Center (10).

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holly (5) 15-2 77 1 3-0
    2 Fleming (3) 13-2 73 2 2-0
    3 Wiley 12-3 63 3 1-1
    4 South Baca 13-2 47 4 2-0
    5 Kit Carson 13-3 45 6 2-0
    6 Sierra Grande 13-2 35 9 2-0
    7 Ouray 11-2 33 5 1-1
    8 Longmont Christian 9-5 27 8 2-1
    9 Shining Mountain 14-2 25 7 3-0
    10 Rocky Mountain Lutheran 11-3 6 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Walsh 3, Front Range Baptist 3, Cheyenne Wells 2, Peetz 1, Faith Baptist 1.
    Dropped out
    Faith Baptist (10).