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  • All-state boys basketball teams for the 2017-18 season

    The 2017-18 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

    Rock Canyon Overland boys basketball
    (Marcus Gipson/Jmariahimages.com)

    Player of the year: Sam Masten, Rock Canyon

    Coach of the year: Michael Rogers, Grandview

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Ronnie DeGray III Chaparral Junior SF/F
    Jon’il Fugett George Washington Senior PG/SG
    Kaison Hammonds ThunderRidge Senior PG
    Daylen Kountz Denver East Senior –
    Sam Masten Rock Canyon Senior G
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Ben Boone Grandview Senior F
    Kenny Foster Smoky Hill Junior –
    Mike Polson Mountain Range Senior G
    Dayne Prim Grandview Junior F
    Tucson Redding Overland Senior PG/G/SG

    Honorable mention: Alijah Bates, Doherty, Junior; Dawson Carper, Rampart, Senior; Tyson Cruickshank, ThunderRidge, Senior; Moz Doria, Liberty, Senior; Damian Forrest, Poudre, Junior; Tyson Gilbert, Rock Canyon, Senior; Joe Golden, Doherty, Senior; XaiV’ion Jackson, Eaglecrest, Senior; Kevin Jimenez, Northglenn, Senior; Michkaleke Man-man baker, Gateway, Senior; Elijah Martinez, Regis Jesuit, Senior; Trey Morrill, Fruita Monument, Senior; Ryan Ongala, Rangeview, Senior; D’Auntray Pierce, George Washington, Senior; Avery Rembao, Loveland, Junior; Kobe Sanders, Chaparral, Sophomore; Andre Sepeda, Greeley West, Junior; Daijon Smith, Overland, Senior; Connor Staib, Mountain Vista, Senior; Dimitri Stanley, Cherry Creek, Senior; Brendan Sullivan, Highlands Ranch, Senior; Sam Tiley, Fort Collins, Senior; Joseph Urynowicz, Rocky Mountain, Junior; Kam Vincel, Prairie View, Senior.

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    Class 4A

    Longmont Lewis-Palmer boys basketball
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Luke Johnson, Longmont

    Coach of the year: Jeff Kloster, Longmont

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Marcell Barbee Pueblo South Senior F
    Luke Johnson Longmont Senior PG
    Joel Scott Lewis-Palmer Junior F/G
    Nieyem’e Smeyer-williams Pueblo West Senior PG/SG
    Adam Thistlewood Golden Senior SG/SF
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    TJ Davis Widefield Senior PF/W
    Charles Dinegar D’Evelyn Senior PF/SF
    Trent Dykema Silver Creek Senior PG/SG
    Deven Nelson Mesa Ridge Senior P/SG
    Matthew Ragsdale Lewis-Palmer Junior SG/PG

    Honorable mention: Jared Belcher, The Classical Academy, Senior; Brayden Blick, Skyline, Senior; Jeremy Cody, Pueblo South, Senior; Connor Hawk, Ponderosa, Senior; Devin Huffman, Battle Mountain, Senior; Te’rae Johnson, Vista PEAK Prep, Senior; Jared Kasprzak, Thompson Valley, Senior; Garrett Martin, Standley Lake, Senior; Nico Martin, Pueblo Central, Junior; Noah Martinez, Falcon, Senior; Trey McBride, Fort Morgan, Senior; Turner McDonald, Summit, Senior; Tre Pierre, Widefield, Senior; Jeremy Randle, Valor Christian, Senior; Derrian Reed, Sierra, Senior; Kirk Relford, Windsor, Senior; Chase Rogers, Evergreen, Senior; Hunter Shkapich, Valor Christian, Junior; Mark Studer, Conifer, Senior; Alex Telles, Green Mountain, Senior; Bridger Tenney, Evergreen, Senior; Kade Terrell, Montrose, Senior; Justin Wiersema, Thompson Valley, Senior.

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    Class 3A

    Sterling Resurrection Christian boys basketball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

    Player of the year: Bodie Hume, Sterling

    Coach of the year: Jeff Lehnus, Bayfield

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jaedon Bowles Manual Junior W
    Tyler Eldred Lutheran Senior –
    Jonah Gardner Faith Christian Senior –
    Bodie Hume Sterling Senior SF/SG
    Ryan Phelps Bayfield Senior C
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Ry Adams Alamosa Senior G
    Cade Carroll Buena Vista Senior PG/SG
    Seth Fuqua The Vanguard School Junior –
    Benjamin Hawkins Faith Christian Senior –
    Justin Thompson Roaring Fork Senior F

    Honorable mention: Nehemiah Baustian, Jefferson, Senior; Bryson Becker, Platte Valley, Junior; Peter Carlson, Cedaredge, Senior; Elijah Chavez, Arrupe Jesuit, Senior; Deante Dennis, Colorado Academy, Junior; James Doyle, Kent Denver, Junior; Jasen Engel, Montezuma-Cortez, Senior; Logan Freed, Delta, Senior; Isaac Gallegos, The Academy, Junior; Jorge Gonzales, Olathe, Senior; Isaiah Griego, Pagosa Springs, Senior; Draven Hackley, St. Mary’s, Senior; Keyante Harris, Ridge View Academy, Senior; Justin Henderson, Basalt, Senior; Brandon Herrera, Coal Ridge, Senior; Zach Hidalgo, Frontier Academy, Senior; Noah Hopkins, Colorado Springs Christian, Senior; Kade Hurst, Grand Valley, Senior; Vince Jones, DSST: Stapleton, Senior; Brock Lane, Strasburg, Senior; Jon Nuschy, La Junta, Junior; Keyon Prior, Bayfield, Junior; Angelo Ramirez, Alamosa, Senior; Riley Schaefer, Sterling, Senior; Cole Sienknecht, Manitou Springs, Senior; Max Swanlund, Estes Park, Senior.

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    Class 2A

    (Jeffrey Tucker/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Bradley Carnes-Clabey, Crowley County

    Coach of the year: Dave Sheffield, Yuma

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Bradley Carnes-Clabey Crowley County Senior –
    Austin Davis Byers Senior SF/G
    Logan Hughes Meeker Senior –
    Victor Mendoza Yuma Junior SF
    Carlos Parra Del Norte Senior F/G
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jakob Chrisman Yuma Junior C
    Diego Covarrubias Yuma Senior SF
    Doak Mantle Meeker Senior –
    Hayden McCuen Byers Junior PF
    Johnny Valdez Ignacio Senior SG

    Honorable mention: Eu Asefaw, Denver Christian, Junior; Tate Bessire, Highland, Sophomore; Hayden Carter, Crowley County, Senior; Layne Christensen, Plateau Valley, Senior; Joel George, Simla, Junior; Jonah Hanson, Burlington, Senior; David Jarvis, Twin Peaks Charter Academy, Senior; Jakob Juul, Fowler, Senior; Ben Kelly, Calhan, Senior; Sebastian Moritz, Vail Christian, Senior; Maguire Peterson, Sanford, Senior; Gavyn Pure, Dawson School, Senior; Sam Rodriguez, Hotchkiss, Senior; Kai Roubideaux, Ignacio, Senior; Noah Sarria, Clear Creek, Senior; Patrick Scoggins, Rangely, Senior; Caden Showalter, Mancos, Sophomore; Zach Sittler, Sanford, Senior; Charles Sparks, Calhan, Senior; Josh Stover, Rocky Ford, Senior.

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    Class 1A

    Peetz Prairie boys basketball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

    Player of the year: Logan Sircy, Peetz

    Coach of the year: Sean Fehringer, Peetz

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Isaac Borchers Creede Senior G/F
    Micah Crane South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] Senior –
    Adam Poole Front Range Baptist Senior SG/PG/SF
    Logan Sircy Peetz Senior –
    Caid Smith Genoa-Hugo/Karval Senior –
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Cameron Archer Denver Waldorf Senior G
    Nathan Fairmont Shining Mountain Senior –
    Jesse Gomez Holly Senior –
    Thomas Manuel South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] Senior –
    Arthur Rodriguez Sierra Grande Senior PG/PF

    Honorable mention: Isaiah Bowsher, Heritage Christian, Senior; Vince Damelio, Primero, Senior; Tre Fehringer, Peetz, Senior; Casper Freedle, Creede, Junior; Cullen Glosson, Otis, Junior; Bryson Long, Peetz, Junior; Nic Martin, North Park, Senior; Jayden McCombs-Farmer, Kit Carson, Sophomore; Ethan Oblander, Weldon Valley, Senior; Brigden Parker, Eads, Freshman; Kevin Ramirez, Arickaree/Woodlin, Junior; Beau Roth, Cheyenne Wells, Senior; Matthew Tanner, Fleming, Senior; Josiah Vasquez, Cheraw, Junior; Kurt Voll, Cotopaxi, Senior; Owen Voll, Cotopaxi, Senior; Brandt Vos, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Junior; Deric Woods, Front Range Baptist, Junior.

  • Boys basketball rankings: Chaparral and Peetz move up to No. 1 spots

    Chaparral Rock Canyon boys basketball
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Chaparral (in 5A) and Peetz (in 1A) have taken over the top sports in their respective boys basketball rankings this week.

    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.

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Chaparral (6) 16-3 99 3 1-0
    2 ThunderRidge (4) 18-1 97 2 2-0
    3 Rock Canyon (2) 18-1 92 1 1-1
    4 George Washington 14-5 71 4 1-0
    5 Denver East 17-2 69 5 2-0
    6 Overland 11-8 50 6 1-1
    7 Grandview 15-4 38 7 2-0
    8 Regis Jesuit 15-4 32 8 2-0
    9 Smoky Hill 13-6 28 10 2-0
    10 Doherty 16-3 24 9 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Highlands Ranch 4, Liberty 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pueblo South (8) 17-2 134 1 3-0
    2 Lewis-Palmer (3) 17-2 116 2 2-0
    3 Longmont (2) 16-1 111 4 3-0
    4 Golden (1) 16-3 108 3 2-0
    5 Pueblo West 14-5 72 5 2-1
    6 Valor Christian 12-7 65 6 1-1
    7 Silver Creek 15-3 48 7 3-0
    8 Falcon 14-5 38 8 2-1
    9 Evergreen 15-4 33 9 2-0
    10 Widefield 14-4 29 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Thompson Valley 6, Mesa Ridge 4, Montrose 3, Holy Family 2, D’Evelyn 1.
    Dropped out
    Mesa Ridge (10).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sterling (15) 16-0 150 1 2-0
    2 Kent Denver 14-2 123 3 2-0
    3 Alamosa 15-2 122 2 2-1
    4 Platte Valley 14-2 76 5 2-0
    5 Coal Ridge 12-2 72 7 2-0
    6 The Vanguard 14-2 59 4 1-1
    7 Grand Valley 13-2 56 6 2-1
    8 Manual 11-5 35 8 1-1
    9 DSST-Stapleton 13-4 29 9 1-1
    10 Lutheran 11-4 22 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Faith Christian 19, Arrupe Jesuit 14, Bayfield 14, Roaring Fork 12, Strasburg 8, Colorado Springs Christian 6, Resurrection Christian 4, Basalt 3, Platte Canyon 1.
    Dropped out
    Strasburg (10).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Crowley County (11) 16-0 134 1 2-0
    2 Yuma (1) 13-2 111 5 2-0
    3 Del Norte 13-2 101 3 1-0
    4 Sedgwick County (1) 13-2 99 2 1-0
    5 Byers 12-3 85 4 1-1
    6 Highland 11-3 69 7 1-0
    7 Limon 12-2 62 6 2-0
    8 Ignacio 9-3 32 10 1-0
    9 Meeker 12-4 28 9 2-1
    10 Calhan 11-3 24 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Vail Christian 23, Simla 22, Custer County 10, Haxtun 8, Evangelical Christian 5, Sanford 4, Fowler 3, Paonia 2, Rangley 2, Dawson 1.
    Dropped out
    Haxtun (8).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Peetz (6) 16-0 112 2 3-0
    2 Holly (6) 17-0 110 1 3-0
    3 Sangre de Cristo 14-1 71 4 1-0
    4 Creede 14-2 62 3 1-1
    5 Cheyenne Wells 13-1 58 5 3-0
    6 South Baca 13-3 49 7 2-0
    7 Heritage Christian 11-3 48 6 2-0
    8 Sierra Grande 12-3 43 10 3-0
    9 Longmont Christian 12-4 42 8 1-1
    10 Kit Carson 12-2 37 9 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Front Range Baptist 14, De Beque 5, Primero 4, Cornerstone Christian 2, Shining Mountain 2, Otis 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • All-state volleyball teams for the 2017 season

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

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

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    Class 5A

    Rock Canyon Legend volleyball
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

    Player of the year: Keeley Davis, Rock Canyon

    Coach of the year: Sally Moos, Cherry Creek

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Qairo Bentley Denver East OH/RS Junior
    Keeley Davis Rock Canyon OH Senior
    Ashley Hand Cherry Creek S Senior
    Amanda Keller Mountain Vista MH Senior
    Lauren Lowry Castle View S Senior
    Kate Menz Castle View OH Senior
    Riley Zuhn Fossil Ridge MB/OH Junior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Mara Abernethy Coronado MH Senior
    Julia Eiken Chatfield MB Senior
    Leanne Lowry Castle View L Sophomore
    Sam Novak Mountain Vista L Senior
    Katie Sherman Cherry Creek OH Junior
    Riley Snyder Fruita Monument OH/OPP Senior
    Kira Thomsen Chaparral OH Junior

    Honorable mention: Morgan Browne, Junior, Bear Creek; Jurnee Calhoun, Senior, Denver East; Molly Chapman, Junior, Cherry Creek; Sydney Cole, Sophomore, Cherokee Trail; AnnaMarie Dodson, Junior, Rocky Mountain; Ashley Drye, Senior, Ralston Valley; Ashley Echols, Senior, Castle View; Kylee Harr, Senior, Grandview; Ava Jacobson, Senior, Loveland; Breanna Jones, Senior, Chatfield; Noelle Knutsen, Senior, Chaparral; Annika Larson, Junior, Rocky Mountain; Kerstin Layman, Senior, Columbine; Tyler Lindgren, Senior, Fossil Ridge; Allison Maisells, Senior, Northglenn; Kelsie Milkowski, Senior, Highlands Ranch; Danielle Mullen, Senior, Legend; Laryssa Myers, Junior, Rock Canyon; Alicia Nguyen, Senior, Arapahoe; Kyra Parker, Senior, Rampart; Lily Pierce, Junior, Brighton; Lorrin Poulter, Junior, Eaglecrest; Akolda Redgebol, Senior, Aurora Central; Kaina Roehrkasse, Senior, Fort Collins; Taylor Rohr, Senior, Fort Collins; Delaney St. Pierre, Senior, Coronado; Lauren Strain, Sophomore, Horizon; Dana Thomson, Senior, Fruita Monument.

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    Class 4A

    Holy Family Niwot volleyball
    (Conner Davis/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: MacKenzie Fidelak, Niwot

    Coach of the year: Wade Baxter, Lewis-Palmer

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Gianna Bartalo Lewis-Palmer L Sophomore
    MacKenzie Fidelak Niwot   Senior
    Courtney Lane Valor Christian OH Junior
    Brilane Manchego Pueblo West S/OH Senior
    Riley Putnicki Lewis-Palmer RS/S Junior
    McKenna Sciacca Lewis-Palmer S Junior
    Ali Travis Holy Family OH Junior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Claudia Dillon Evergreen OH Junior
    Peyton Frank Holy Family L Sophomore
    Ellie garrett Windsor S/RS Sophomore
    Kessandra Krutsinger Lewis-Palmer MB Junior
    Mya Michaelson Erie MB Senior
    Lily Thomason Valor Christian OH Junior
    Julie Ward Berthoud OH Senior

    Honorable mention: Sara Berghoff, Senior, Holy Family; Kinley Coe, Senior, Cheyenne Mountain; Solei Daniels, Senior, Ponderosa; Anna Davis, Sophomore, Valor Christian; Emma Falk, Junior, Niwot; Micah Feeley, Senior, Steamboat Springs; Allie Gammel, Senior, Wheat Ridge; Becy Glutova, Senior, Eagle Valley; Natalie Haggard, Senior, D’Evelyn; Emily Hanenberg, Senior, Pueblo West; Abigail Hildenbrand, Senior, Ponderosa; Gracey Jarecke, Junior, Thomas Jefferson; Emily Jepkes, Senior, Golden; Brighton Krasovic, Senior, Pueblo Centennial; Kendall Malone, Senior, Mullen; Dorie Moore, Junior, Roosevelt; Savannah Ott, Junior, Green Mountain; Cayla Owen, Senior, Cheyenne Mountain; Summer Reflogal, Junior, Palmer Ridge; Mac Russ, Freshman, Palmer Ridge; Rachel Siurek, Senior, Holy Family; Emily Tucker, Senior, Palisade; Avery Weaver, Senior, Battle Mountain; Tye Wedhorn, Senior, Glenwood Springs; Annika Wetterstrom, Junior, Longmont; Peyton Wright, Senior, D’Evelyn.

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    Class 3A

    Eaton Lutheran volleyball
    (Matt Daniels/MattDanPhoto.com)

    Player of the year: Chelsey Lockey, Eaton

    Coach of the year: Alicia Oates, Lutheran

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Taynin Abbott Faith Christian L/DS Senior
    Payton Brgoch Lutheran   Sophomore
    Mackenzie Harris Eaton OH Junior
    Aracely Hernandez University OH Senior
    Chelsey Lockey Eaton S Senior
    Brilynd Pence Buena Vista S/OH Senior
    Halie Diederich Valley S Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Faith Ahlhardt Pagosa Springs OH Senior
    Kyndall Feather Sterling S/OH Senior
    Kennedey Johnson Lutheran   Sophomore
    Bella Keister Faith Christian OPP/OH Senior
    Bailey Martin Middle Park MB Senior
    Ana Scott Eaton OH/RS Senior
    Morgan Watson Resurrection Christian   Sophomore

    Honorable mention: Christine Ajayi, Senior, Colorado Springs Christian; Dasha Andreyev, Junior, The Academy; Kiera Barr, Senior, Middle Park; Kylie Baudino, Senior, Rye; Courtney Bayles, Senior, Bayfield; Nevi Beatty, Senior, Denver Science & Tech Stapleton; Olivia Bonstead, Senior, Bennett; Sarah Carvo, Senior, Prospect Ridge Academy; Cali Clark, Sophomore, Lamar; Lexi Cox, Senior, Eagle Ridge Academy; McKayla Cully, Junior, Manitou Springs; Lauren Davey, Junior, Delta; Jade Feather, Sophomore, Sterling; Cassie Forgue, Senior, Lamar; Haley Frederking, Senior, Peak to Peak; Paige Harlow, Senior, Coal Ridge; Maryah Hoeft, Senior, Englewood; Haleigh Leibel, Senior, Florence; Alicia Lovell, Senior, Eaton; Madaline Lowry, Senior, Bishop Machebeuf; Madelyn Malm, Junior, University; Santana Martinez, Senior, Coal Ridge; Kylee McCoy, Senior, Bayfield; Jade McGovern, Senior, Cedaredge; Lexi Ortega, Senior, Alamosa; Alawna Prokop, Junior, Weld Central; Madison Pryor, Senior, La Junta; Karina Ramos Leanos, Senior, The Pinnacle; Renatha Santos-Arriaga, Senior, Jefferson; Kassie Schell, Senior, Buena Vista; Elizabeth Shaw, Senior, Gunnison; Kendra Sotelo, Senior, Valley; Nakita Swingle, Senior, Bennett; Maddie Uyemura, Junior, Platte Valley; Maria Watters, Senior, Colorado Academy; Emily Wright, Senior, Coal Ridge; Annika Zenk, Junior, Platte Valley.

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    Class 2A

    Lyons Yuma volleyball
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Sarah Stevelinck, Lyons

    Coach of the year: Mason Johnson, Lyons

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Katie Kurz Dayspring Christian   Senior
    Taylor Maguire Lyons OH/OPP Sophomore
    Jerraldawn Rector Simla   Senior
    Cody Robinson Yuma OH/MH/S Junior
    Kenedy Roth Yuma S/OH Senior
    Sarah Stevelinck Lyons L/DS Senior
    Shaelyn Walton Hoehne MB Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Chloe Baker Wiggins S/OPP Junior
    Chasey Blach Yuma MB Junior
    Hally Herder Denver Christian OH/MH/RS Senior
    Lacie Jones Del Norte MH/OH Junior
    Kassie Luce Meeker S Junior
    Elisabeth Porrey Dawson School OH Senior
    Sydney Ritschard West Grand OH Senior

    Honorable mention: Bailee Boles, Senior, Soroco; Katelyn Brown, Senior, Rangely; Kylen Christiansen, Junior, Lyons; Sarah Connor, Senior, Rangely; Brianna Denton, Junior, Swink; Grace Dille, Senior, Holyoke; Cassidy Dotter, Senior, John Mall; Chloe Duffy, Senior, Simla; Sarah Evans, Junior, Vail Mountain; Mayson Fago, Sophomore, Union Colony Prep; Elizabeth Hagerman, Senior, Fowler; Brittanie Hill, Senior, Hoehne; Olivia Himmel, Junior, Highland; Tori Jordan, Senior, Wiggins; Dawson Knode, Junior, Haxtun; Sierra Knox, Senior, Calhan; Ixchel Leeuwenburgh, Senior, Lyons; Rachel Lucas, Senior, Clear Creek; Krissie Luce, Junior, Meeker; Tatum Majors, Junior, Dolores; Elizabeth Mullett, Senior, Custer County; Kyla O’Neal, Junior, Swink; Mckenna Palmer, Senior, Paonia; McKensie Penkoff, Senior, Custer County; Harlee Pepper, Senior, Sargent; Natalie Richardi, Senior, Colorado Springs School; Megan Roberts, Senior, Dayspring Christian; Morgan Rose, Junior, Mancos; Sierra Schwartz, Senior, Dolores; Shoshone Thompson, Senior, Ignacio; Lexi VanSickle, Senior, Fowler.

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    Class 1A

    Kit Carson volleyball
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Tess Hornung, Kit Carson

    Coach of the year: Penny Isenbart, Kit Carson

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Bailey Chintala Fleming OH/MH Senior
    Kaylee Corsentino La Veta OH/MH Junior
    Heather Graham Genoa-Hugo MB Senior
    Tess Hornung Kit Carson   Junior
    Micayla Isenbart Kit Carson   Senior
    Alli Keisel Fleming MH/MB Senior
    Skyla Miller Briggsdale   Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Kallie Cathcart Holly MH Junior
    Reyna Isenbart Kit Carson   Sophomore
    Kendyl Kirkwood Fleming S/MH/MB Freshman
    Kimberlyn Krise Briggsdale   Sophomore
    Allie Nidey McClave OH Senior
    Brenna Shettron Springfield MH Senior
    Ashley Yergert Kim/Branson   Senior

    Honorable mention: Hope Bondurant, Senior, Cotopaxi; Josie Cook, Senior, Holly; Faith Dellamaestra, Junior, Wiley; Ruby Halcomb, Junior, Otis; Olivia Isenbart, Junior, Kit Carson; Kaybree Keating, Junior, Weldon Valley; Hannah Kinnison, Sophomore, Prairie; Olivia Madrid, Senior, Creede; Erin Marzolf, Senior, Flagler/Hi-Plains; Makenna Metzler, Junior, Otis; Kendra Noe, Senior, Cheyenne Wells; Faith Novess, Junior, De Beque; Jordan Parker, Junior, McClave; LaRissa Randolph, Senior, Dove Creek; Ryely Smartt, Sophomore, Genoa-Hugo; McKenzie Smith, Junior, Kit Carson; Jocelyn Smith, Junior, Elbert; Sonia Vallejos, Senior, La Veta; Marisa Vazquez, Junior, Wiley; Jayci Westphal, Senior, Springfield; Kirsten Wood, Junior, Weldon Valley.

  • CLOC meeting: New enrollment splits set for classifications, and other notes

    CLOC meeting
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    AURORA — The Classification and League Organizing Committee met Tuesday, and chief among their decisions was setting enrollment splits for the 2018-20 two-year cycle.

    Those enrollment cutoffs are listed below, save for football, which has its classifications set by the football committee. Those splits will be posted within the next 10 days. This information is also available on this page.

    A breakdown of each school’s reported Oct. 2017 enrollment, which is used to place programs into classifications, is available here.

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    Enrollment cutoffs

    Team Sports (except football)
    Class Bottom Top
    5A 1392 up
    4A 619 1391
    3A 272 618
    2A 88 271
    1A 1 87
    Cross Country
    Class Bottom Top
    5A 1520 up
    4A 788 1519
    3A 304 787
    2A 1 303
    Boys Golf
    Class Bottom Top
    5A 1520 up
    4A 677 1519
    3A 1 676
    Girls Golf
    Class Bottom Top
    5A 1590 up
    4A 870 1589
    3A 1 869
    Gymnastics
    Class Bottom Top
    5A 1698 up
    4A 1 1697
    Boys Swimming
    Class Bottom Top
    5A 1622 up
    4A 1 1621
    Girls Swimming
    Class Bottom Top
    5A 1765 up
    4A 1160 1764
    3A 1 1159
    Boys Tennis
    Class Bottom Top
    5A 1397 up
    4A 1 1396
    Girls Tennis
    Class Bottom Top
    5A 1650 up
    4A 1075 1649
    3A 1 1074
    Track
    Class Bottom Top
    5A 1514 up
    4A 788 1513
    3A 298 787
    2A 94 297
    1A 1 93
    Wrestling
    Class Bottom Top
    5A 1654 up
    4A 955 1653
    3A 304 954
    2A 1 303

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    Re-classification of schools

    Three schools asked to reclassify according to bylaw 1500.21, which allows schools to move down a class if they meet a number of factors, such as socio-economics, geography, competitive history and enrollment trend.

    • Greeley Central was approved to reclassify. This means their team sports will compete in 4A, and representatives of the school said it was their intention to play up to 4A in sports, such as wrestling, where the reclassification would put them in 3A.
    • Montezuma-Cortez’s reclassification from 4A to 3A was also approved. Likewise, school reps said they would commit to playing up to 3A in any sports where the reclassification would put them in 2A.
    • Skyline’s reclassification from 5A to 4A was approved.

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    Program playdowns

    The following schools had their program playdown requests approved. These programs will not be eligible to compete in the postseason, per bylaw 1500.27.

    • Arvada football from 3A to 2A.
    • Boulder softball from 5A to 4A.
    • Calhan football from 1A to 8-man.
    • Cripple-Creek Victor from 8-man to 6-man.
    • Dolores Huerta from 1A to 8-man.
    • Jefferson from 2A to 1A.
    • Loveland boys and girls soccer from 5A to 4A.
    • Mead boys soccer from 4A to 3A.
    • Pinnacle football from 2A to 1A.
    • Rangeview boys lacrosse from 5A to 4A.

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    New schools approved as members

    The committee approved seven new schools for initial probationary membership into CHSAA. They are:

    • Denver School of Science & Tech – Byers, which is in Denver’s Wash Park neighborhood.
    • KIPP Northeast, located in northeast Denver.
    • Loveland Classical School, in Loveland.
    • Riverdale Ridge, in Brighton.
    • Strive Prep Rise, in northeast Denver.
    • Strive Prep Smart, in southwest Denver.
    • Thomas MacLaren, in Colorado Springs.

    KIPP Northeast and Strive Prep Rise are housed in the same building and are planning to co-op, so they will play 4A. DSST-Byers, Riverdale Ridge and Strive Prep Smart will likely be 3A. Loveland Classical and Thomas MacLaren will likely be 2A,

    Riverdale Ridge will most likely play 2A football, as well.

    Another school, Windsor Charter, was not accepted because the CLOC members felt the school was not yet ready to become a member for a variety of reasons.

    With these new schools, CHSAA will have 361 member schools in 2018-19.

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    Stargate School granted full membership

    One new school has joined CHSAA as a full member, moving off probationary status: Stargate School, which is located in Thornton.

    Three others up for review for full membership were left on probationary status:

    • DSST-College View was left on because it has had multiple CHSAA violations dealing with eligibility.
    • Golden View Classical Academy and Victory Prep Academy were both left on probationary status because no one from the school attended the CLOC meeting.

  • 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

  • All-state boys track & field teams for the 2017 season

    The 2017 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 an event.

    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

    State track Monarch
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Athlete of the year: Isaac Green, Monarch

    Coach of the year: Ben Montoya, Fountain-Fort Carson

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Xavier Bishop-Falu Rampart Senior 110 hurdles
    William Dixon Monarch Junior 4×800
    Jason Farrell Fountain-Fort Carson Junior 4×100
    Sean Garazik Monarch Junior 4×800
    D’Ante Giles Fountain-Fort Carson Junior 4×100
    Isaac Green Monarch Senior 800, 1600, 3200, 4×800
    Angel Heredia Hinkley Junior 300 hurdles, 4×200
    Jequan Hogan Fountain-Fort Carson Junior High jump, Triple jump
    Kaden Lathrop Highlands Ranch Senior 4×400
    Zach Litoff Monarch Senior 4×800
    Josh Lord Highlands Ranch Senior 4×400
    Jalen Lyon Fountain-Fort Carson Junior 4×100
    Brandon Micale Pomona Senior Discus
    Drake Nugent Highlands Ranch Sophomore Shot put
    Gunner Rigsby Fruita Monument Senior Long jump
    Cole Rowan Monarch Junior Pole Vault
    Oscar Sarabia Hinkley Junior 4×200
    Casey Sharpe Hinkley Junior 4×200
    Jake Weidmann Highlands Ranch Senior 4×400
    Darrien Wells Hinkley Senior 400, 4×200
    Donovan Williams Fountain-Fort Carson Senior 100, 200, 4×100
    Andrew Wisniewski Highlands Ranch Sophomore 4×400

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    Class 4A

    Athlete of the year: Aaron McCoy, Canon City

    Coach of the year: Erik Stevens, Vista Ridge

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Anthony Bellot Vista Ridge Senior 4×100, 4×200, 4×400
    Charlie Brunner Thompson Valley Junior 110 hurdles
    Kendrick Cannick Vista Ridge Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Nik Chappee Air Academy Senior 200, 400
    Kobe Christiansen Vista Ridge Junior 4×400
    Jeremy Cody Pueblo South Junior High jump
    Evan Graff Montrose Junior 4×800
    Justin Hawkins Montrose Senior 4×800
    Nolan Kembel Mountain Vew Senior 300 hurdles
    Zaccre Kenward Palisade Senior Triple jump
    Brock Knechtel Silver Creek Senior Discus
    Isaiah Lapioli Vista Ridge Senior 4×100, 4×200, 4×400
    James Lee Silver Creek Junior 800
    Aaron McCoy Canon City Senior 100
    Chase McLean Valor Christian Senior Pole Vault
    Jeremy Meadows Palmer Ridge Senior 1600
    Ian Meek Montrose Senior 3200, 4×800
    Nathaniel Miller Widefield Senior Shot put
    Frank Nash Pueblo West Junior Long jump
    Landon Ruiz-Diaz Montrose Sophomore 4×800
    Gavin Urban Vista Ridge Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Joel Walker Vista Ridge Senior 4×400

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    Class 3A

    Athlete of the year: Sunday Abarca, Aspen

    Coach of the year: Darwin Horan, Lutheran

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Sunday Abarca Aspen Senior 200, 400
    Mason Anthony Elizabeth Sophomore 4×200
    Dylan Benson Elizabeth Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Brendan Bunting Platte Valley Sophomore 4×400
    Austin Chavez Sterling Senior High jump
    Jacob Dack Lutheran Senior Shot put
    Adam Dawson Lutheran Senior Discus
    Isaiah DeLaCerda Alamosa Senior 4×800
    James Finken Elizabeth Junior 300 hurdles
    Brad George Elizabeth Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Dawson Hopkinson University Senior Pole Vault
    Marcus Howard DSST-Green Valley Ranch Senior 110 hurdles
    Chad Jackson Alamosa Sophomore 4×800
    Oscar Martinez Alamosa Senior 800, 4×800
    Garrett Mix Platte Valley Junior 4×400
    Tanner Norman The Classical Academy Senior 1600, 3200
    Caleb Palmer Alamosa Senior 4×800
    LJ Robinson Elizabeth Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Dante Thomas Sierra Junior 100
    Reece Ullery Elizabeth Sophomore 4×100
    Austin Wagner Montezuma-Cortez Senior Triple jump
    Zach Waite Platte Valley Junior 4×400
    Bradly Wright Platte Canyon Senior Long jump
    Sebastian Zehnder Platte Valley Junior 4×400

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    Class 2A

    Athlete of the year: Ben Kelley, Soroco

    Coach of the year: Kirby Henderson, Cedaredge

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Wyatt Camp Cedaredge Sophomore 4×200
    Shane Finegan Wiggins Senior 200, 400, 4×100, 4×400
    Jose Flores-Lauro Monte Vista Senior Triple jump
    Teggan Freauff Wiggins Junior 4×100, 4×400
    Ty Grant Cedaredge Junior 4×200
    Garett Gribble Fowler Senior Shot put
    Tyler Hein Wiggins Junior 4×100, 4×400
    Ryan Imhoff Cedaredge Freshman 4×800
    Benjamin Jackson Resurrection Christian Junior 300 hurdles
    Connor Kaufman Wiggins Junior 4×400
    Ben Kelley Soroco Junior 800, 1600, 3200
    Brendon Klaseen Cedaredge Senior 4×800
    Drew Markley Cedaredge Junior 4×200, 4×800
    Jordan McMillan Cedaredge Junior 4×800
    Chad Mikelson Sedgwick County Senior Long jump
    Mikie Mikita Calhan Junior Pole vault
    Fukumaru Ogawa Wiggins Junior 4×100
    Grant Redmond Soroco Sophomore High jump
    Isaac Swoffer Cedaredge Senior 4×200
    Caleb Urwiller Dayspring Christian Senior 100
    Lane Walter Crowley County Sophomore Discus
    Jacob Yates Hoehne Junior 110 hurdles

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    Class 1A

    Athlete of the year: Izaac Borchers, Lake City Community

    Coach of the year: Joe Packard, Heritage Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Chris Athey Lake City Community Senior 4×800
    Ian Beckett McClave Junior High jump
    Izaac Borchers Lake City Community Junior 1600, 4×800
    Jojo Bork Heritage Christian Freshman 4×200
    Josiah Bowsher Heritage Christian Sophomore 4×200
    Seth Bruxvoort Heritage Christian Sophomore 3200
    Joel Carpenter Simla Sophomore 4×100
    Josh Damir Heritage Christian Junior 300 hurdles, 4×200
    Bowman Ellis Springfield Senior 100, 200
    Drew Ellis Pawnee Senior Long jump
    Erick Enriquez-Acosta Idalia Senior 400, 800
    Blayden Fletcher North Park Junior 110 hurdles
    Arlo Garner Cotopaxi Sophomore 4×400
    Darias Harms Simla Freshman 4×100
    Ryland Howard Simla Senior 4×100
    Jaden Johnson Heritage Christian Freshman 4×200
    Marcus Mazerall Simla Senior 4×100
    Riley Moore Lake City Community Junior 4×800
    Gabe Murphy Lake City Community Freshman 4×800
    Phillip Pickard Stratton Junior Triple jump
    Marco Ramos Arickaree Senior Shot put
    Wyatt Tezak Cotopaxi Senior 4×400
    Kurt Voll Cotopaxi Junior 4×400
    Owen Voll Cotopaxi Junior 4×400
    Regnor Vondedenroth Creede Junior Pole vault

  • Baseball rankings: Longmont, Lamar new No. 1 teams

    A couple of wins over Mountain View has put the spotlight on Longmont baseball. The undefeated Trojans head into spring break as the new No. 1 team in the Class 4A CHSAANow.com baseball rankings.

    And they earned it. 

    On consecutive days last week, Longmont posted 6-3 and 3-1 wins over then No. 2 Mountain View, who fell to No. 7 this week.

    Valor Christian slipped one spot to come in at No. 2.

    Evergreen bettered their position by three spots to land at No. 5 while Silver Creek jump two spots to take over at No. 8.

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

    Manitou Springs Bayfield Lamar baseball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    The 3A poll also saw a fresh face in the top spot. After coming away with a couple of wins at their own tournament, Lamar lands at the No. 1 spot formerly held by Faith Christian. 

    The defending 3A champs only dropped one spot to No. 2.

    Lutheran stormed its way into the 3A rankings, coming in at No. 4 despite not ranked in last week’s poll. The Lions are the only newcomers in 3A.

    Colorado Academy is right behind at No. 5, two spots better than a week ago.

    In 5A, Rocky Mountain hangs onto its top spot, but the always dangerous Cherry Creek Bruins jumped two spots to take over at No 2.

    Legend breaks into the top five by making a three-spot jump from last week’s poll.

    At No. 10, Broomfield is the only new team in the 5A poll.

    Haxtun has shown it should be a team to keep an eye on, landing at No. 3 in this week’s 2A poll. That’s a staggering six spots better than a week ago.

    Paonia is still securely in the No. 1 spot in those rankings.

    Calhan and Holyoke are the two new teams to break into the 2A rankings, coming in at No. 9 and No. 10 respectively.

    Only one new face made an appearance in this week’s 1A poll as Cotopaxi takes the No. 8 spot this week.

    Holly remains the top team in the 1A rankings and it was Dove Creek who made the big jump of the week to land three spots better at No. 7.

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

    During the regular season, new polls are released each Monday.

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Baseball Polls

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

    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 Rocky Mountain (8) 0-0 98 1 0-0
    2 Cherry Creek 4-1 70 4 2-0
    3 Rock Canyon (1) 8-1 65 3 3-1
    4 Cherokee Trail (1) 2-4 55 2 0-1
    5 Legend 3-0 45 8 2-0
    6 Mountain Vista 3-0 42 6 0-0
    7 Ralston Valley 2-1 39 7 1-0
    8 Regis Jesuit 1-2 32 5 1-2
    9 ThunderRidge 3-2 29 9 1-0
    10 Broomfield 3-1 17 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Heritage 16, Grandview 11, Highlands Ranch 8, Mullen 8, Legacy 3, Pine Creek 3, Boulder 2, Douglas County 2, Eaglecrest 2, Fort Collins 1, Grand Junction Central 1, Pomona 1.
    Dropped out:
    Heritage (10).

    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Longmont (6) 4-0 90 4 2-0
    2 Valor Christian (2) 3-2 82 1 1-2
    3 Pueblo West 6-3 67 3 2-2
    4 Air Academy (1) 3-0 60 5 1-0
    5 Evergreen 4-0 53 8 0-0
    6 Canon City 3-0 43 6 0-0
    7 Mountain View 3-3 37 2 0-3
    8 Silver Creek (1) 5-2 35 10 2-0
    9 Windsor 2-0 32 7 2-0
    10 Denver North 6-0 20 9 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Northridge 17, Wheat Ridge 12, Palmer Ridge 10, Ponderosa 10, Fort Morgan 8, Green Mountain 8, Thompson Valley 8, Pueblo South 7, Erie 3, Cheyenne Mountain 2, Golden 1.
    Dropped out:
    .

    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lamar (3) 6-1 86 2 2-0
    2 Faith Christian (3) 1-0 83 1 1-0
    3 La Junta (2) 4-0 76 4 3-0
    4 Lutheran (1) 8-0 43 – 4-0
    5 Colorado Academy 3-0 42 7 0-0
    6 University (1) 1-3 38 3 1-2
    7 Peak to Peak 3-1 32 9 0-0
    8 Manitou Springs 3-1 31 5 2-1
    9 Delta (1) 4-3 30 10 2-1
    10 Valley 4-2 28 6 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Sterling 26, Eaton 23, Resurrection Christian 17, Manual 11, Weld Central 8, Bishop Machebeuf 7, Gunnison 7, Rye 6, Buena Vista 4, Cedaredge 2, St. Mary’s 2, Aspen 1, Bayfield 1, Kent Denver 1.
    Dropped out:
    Eaton (8).

    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Paonia (6) 3-0 79 1 1-0
    2 Front Range Christian (2) 5-1 57 2 1-1
    3 Haxtun 5-0 50 9 3-0
    4 Dawson (1) 2-2 47 3 0-0
    5 Peyton 6-0 45 8 3-0
    6 Sedgwick County 3-2 35 5 3-1
    7 Rocky Ford 2-1 31 4 0-0
    8 Hotchkiss 2-1 28 7 1-0
    9 Calhan 6-0 20 – 3-0
    10 Holyoke 4-0 16 – 4-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Dayspring Christian 14, Dolores Huerta 12, County Line 10, Limon 9, Sargent 9, Yuma 9, Sanford 8, Crowley County 4, Denver Academy 3, Lyons 3, Clear Creek 2, Custer County 2, Akron 1, Gilpin County 1.
    Dropped out:
    Dayspring Christian (6), Limon (10).

    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holly (7) 2-1 82 1 0-0
    2 Eads 1-0 51 2 1-0
    3 Nucla 2-3 50 3 1-0
    4 Fleming 0-1 49 4 0-1
    5 Granada 0-0 48 6 0-0
    6 Cheyenne Wells 1-0 39 5 1-0
    7 Dove Creek (1) 1-5 32 10 1-0
    8 Cotopaxi 3-1 25 – 0-0
    9 Stratton/Liberty 1-2 24 8 0-1
    10 Manzanola 0-0 21 7 0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Sierra Grande 19, Otis 13, Antonito 9, Kiowa 7, Primero 7, Cornerstone Christian 4, Elbert 4, Longmont Christian 3, Peetz 3, Rocky Mountain Lutheran 3, Pikes Peak Christian 2.
    Dropped out:
    Sierra Grande (9).

  • All-state boys basketball teams for 2016-17 season

    The 2016-17 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

    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: Colbey Ross, Eaglecrest

    Coach of the year: John Olander, Eaglecrest

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jervay Green George Washington Senior  
    Kaison Hammonds ThunderRidge Junior  
    Sam Masten Rock Canyon Junior G
    Colbey Ross Eaglecrest Senior G
    Corey Seng ThunderRidge Senior  
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Braxton Bertolette Fossil Ridge Senior PG/SG
    Calvin Fugett, Jr. George Washington Senior  
    Daylen Kountz Denver East Junior  
    Hunter Maldonado Vista Ridge Senior F
    Gage Prim Grandview Senior C

    Honorable mention: William Becker, Smoky Hill, Junior; Jake Belknapp, Mountain Vista, Senior; Aaris Bonds, Far Northeast Warriors, Senior; Brevin Brimble, Doherty, Senior; Ronnie Degray III, Chaparral, Sophomore; LeChaun Duhart, Grandview, Senior; Jackson Ehrlin, Rampart, Senior; Blake Fields, Legend, Senior; Kenny Foster, Smoky Hill, Sophomore; Jaizec Lottie, Cherokee Trail, Senior; Kyle Lukasiewicz, Arapahoe, Senior; Joe Miks, Chatfield, Senior; Iseri Palacio, Fort Collins, Senior; Kolton Peterson, Lakewood, Senior; Jacob Pfaffinger, Fort Collins, Senior; Colin Rardin, Rock Canyon, Senior; Titus Reed, Chatfield, Senior; Jacob Storey, Lakewood, Senior.

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    Class 4A

    (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    Player of the year: Jalen Sanders, Valor Christian

    Coach of the year: Troy Pachner, Valor Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jalen Sanders Valor Christian Senior F
    D’Shawn Schwartz Sand Creek Senior PG/SG/SF
    David Simental Pueblo West Senior G
    Adam Thistlewood Golden Junior PG/SF
    Michael Ward Mead Senior SG/PG
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Billy Cook Lewis-Palmer Senior PG/SG
    Michael Dillon Evergreen Senior F
    CJ Jennings Sierra Senior PG/G
    Kayle Knuckles Valor Christian Senior F
    Deshiloh Stanley Pueblo South Senior PG/SG

    Honorable mention: Tanner Baird, Holy Family, Sophomore; Adam Barber, Niwot, Senior; Angelo Battistelli, Lewis-Palmer, Senior; Travis Cowan, Wheat Ridge, Senior; Charles Dinegar, D’Evelyn, Junior; Trent Dykema, Silver Creek, Junior; Marquise Johnson, Vista PEAK Prep, Senior; Te’Rae Johnson, Vista PEAK Prep, Junior; Tate Kembel, Fort Morgan, Senior; Oscar Maldonado, Northridge, Senior; Dan McLean, Palisade, Senior; Dylan Mileto, Mesa Ridge, Senior; Ravel Moody, Thomas Jefferson, Senior; CJ Olson, D’Evelyn, Senior; Chase Rogers, Evergreen, Junior; Sam Schlegel, Silver Creek, Senior; Reginald Vaughan, Pueblo Centennial, Senior; Jake Wilson, Pueblo County, Senior; Marcus Winston, Pueblo East, Junior; Steven Wyman, Durango, Senior.

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    Class 3A

    DSST-Stapleton Colorado Springs Christian boys basketball
    (Katie Pickrell/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: Justin Engesser, Colorado Springs Christian

    Coach of the year: Mike Holloway, Sterling

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Justin Engesser Colorado Springs Christian Senior  
    Tanner Ervin Resurrection Christian Senior G
    Michael Glen Basalt Senior  
    Benjamin Hawkins Faith Christian Junior  
    Bodie Hume Sterling Junior  
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Ryan Brubacher Alamosa Senior G
    Conner Martin Strasburg Senior G
    Blake Pullen DSST: Stapleton Senior PF/W
    Lucas Rodholm Manitou Springs Senior  
    Robert Williams Sheridan Senior PG/SG

    Honorable mention: Samuel Bafukila, Lotus School, Senior; Jaedon Bowles, Manual, Sophomore; Beau Byers, Delta, Senior; Cade Carroll, Buena Vista, Junior; James Doyle, Kent Denver, Sophomore; Jordan Ehlert, Middle Park, Senior; Seth Fuqua, The Vanguard, Sophomore; Hunter Gerber, Coal Ridge, Senior; Kyler Hensel, Bishop Machebeuf, Senior; Brandon Herrera, Coal Ridge, Junior; Zach Hidalgo, Frontier Academy, Junior; Wade Kellogg, Sterling, Senior; Reece Mettler, Weld Central, Senior; Izak Natividad, University, Senior; Jon Nuschy, La Junta, Sophomore; Stanley Owusu, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Junior; Aldo Pinela, Roaring Fork, Senior; Alex Rodriquez, The Academy, Senior; Will Willis, Lutheran, Senior; Zach Wismer, Colorado Springs Christian, Senior.

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    Class 2A

    Sedgwick County Holyoke boys basketball
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Chad Mikelson, Sedgwick County

    Coach of the year: Scott Dille, Holyoke

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Austin Herman Holyoke Senior F
    Chad Mikelson Sedgwick County Senior  
    Dagan Rienks Paonia Senior  
    Cole Rouse Highland Senior PG
    Alex Strauss Holyoke Senior G
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Reese Anderson Highland Senior PF
    Levi Basler Akron Senior C
    Gunnar Kroeger Holyoke Senior G
    Michael Nein Sedgwick County Senior  
    Carlos Parra Del Norte Junior F

    Honorable mention: Zack Allen, Hotchkiss, Senior; Kade Brantingham, Norwood, Senior; Conner Brown, Cripple Creek-Victor, Senior; Bradley Carnes-Clabey, Crowley County, Junior; Jett County, Burlington, Senior; Gage Gellerman, Peyton, Senior; Jordan Herder, Akron, Senior; Tre Lewis, Merino, Senior; Marcus Mazerall, Simla, Senior; Casey McDaniel, Sanford, Senior; Sebastian Moritz, Vail Christian, Junior; Samuel Perkett, Evangelical Christian, Senior; Alexander Proctor, Fowler, Senior; Leo Prosser, Calhan, Senior; Xavier Ramirez, Dolores Huerta Prep, Senior; Colby Simpson, Paonia, Senior; Jeff Stevenson, Del Norte, Senior; Jorge Venzor, Center, Senior.

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    Class 1A

    Holly Cheyenne Wells boys basketball
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Player of the year: Yaniel Vidal, Holly

    Coach of the year: Dusty Heck, Holly

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Sigi Avalos Holly Senior  
    Jaxon Crawford Kit Carson Senior F
    Peyton Halde Cheyenne Wells Senior  
    Kendall Pelton Cheyenne Wells Senior  
    Yaniel Vidal Holly Senior  
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Isaac Borchers Creede/Lake City Junior G/F
    Christian Dellamaestra Wiley Senior C/F
    Brad Johnson Kit Carson Senior G
    Jaxon King Fleming Senior G
    Landon McCaffrey Flagler Senior  

    Honorable mention: Joey Archuleta, Primero, Junior; Ritchie Archuleta, Centennial, Senior; Ilan Gibson, Rocky Mountain Lutheran, Senior; Cullen Glosson, Otis, Sophomore; Ty Hunt, Otis, Sophomore; Ravi Inmon, Ouray, Senior; Cameron Jauregui, Longmont Christian, Senior; Cameron Klann, Flagler, Senior; Derek Lucero, Sierra Grande, Senior; Thomas Manuel, Walsh, Junior; Landon Morehead, Kiowa, Senior; Caden Parker, Eads, Senior; Arthur Rodriguez, Sierra Grande, Junior; Wesley Shade, Rocky Mountain Lutheran, Senior; Noah Stein, Front Range Baptist, Senior; Darian Wagner, Arickaree/Woodlin, Senior; Dylan Wilkins, Weldon Valley, Senior.

  • Photos: Calhan boys basketball tops Simla

    CALHAN — Calhan boys basketball got a 63-52 win over Simla on Wednesday.

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  • Calhan won’t field a football team in 2016

    Due to a lack of numbers, Calhan has informed the CHSAA office that it will not be fielding a football team in the 2016 season.

    In a letter to schools on its schedule, Calhan athletic director Derek Burnside cited a lack of athletes to field a team. The Bulldogs competed in Class 1A, and finished the 2014 season with 13 players, according to Burnside.

    This upcoming season, between 11-13 athletes have expressed an interest in joining the team.

    Calhan is 5-31 since 2012, including 1-8 last season.

    At this point, Calhan’s plan is to return to fielding a team in 2017 — but as junior varsity only.

    “Starting in the 2018 cycle, we will work to bring back Calhan football with better numbers, and athletes ready for the demands of varsity football,” Burnside wrote. “We do not want to lose football at Calhan, but at this point Calhan High School cannot safely field a team.”