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  • Arapahoe, Air Academy, Kent Denver and Crested Butte are on top of the preseason boys soccer rankings

    Telluride Crested Butte boys soccer
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    As the 2019 season is set to begin, the boys soccer preseason rankings were released on Monday.

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

    Complete rankings for each class are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Soccer Polls

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Arapahoe (2) 0-0-0 74 7 0-0-0
    2 Boulder (2) 0-0-0 68 2 0-0-0
    3 Grandview 0-0-0 65 4 0-0-0
    4 Broomfield (3) 0-0-0 63 – 0-0-0
    5 Legacy (2) 0-0-0 61 6 0-0-0
    6 Fairview (1) 0-0-0 59 1 0-0-0
    7 Arvada West 0-0-0 39 – 0-0-0
    8 Fort Collins 0-0-0 33 8 0-0-0
    9 Denver East 0-0-0 28 3 0-0-0
    10 Cherry Creek 0-0-0 11 – 0-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Cherokee Trail 10, Mountain Vista 9, Rampart 7, Regis Jesuit 6, Rangeview 5, Rock Canyon 4, Smoky Hill 3, Aurora Central 2, Gateway 2, Ralston Valley 1.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Air Academy (9) 0-0-0 90 1 0-0-0
    2 Denver North 0-0-0 79 6 0-0-0
    3 The Classical Academy 0-0-0 61 8 0-0-0
    4 Skyview 0-0-0 49 3 0-0-0
    5 Pueblo Centennial 0-0-0 46 5 0-0-0
    6 Glenwood Springs 0-0-0 32 – 0-0-0
    7 Battle Mountain 0-0-0 26 4 0-0-0
    8 Durango 0-0-0 22 2 0-0-0
    9 Centaurus 0-0-0 18 7 0-0-0
    10 Golden 0-0-0 17 9 0-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Skyline 15, Silver Creek 13, Kennedy 8, Cheyenne Mountain 5, Regis Groff 5, Evergreen 3, Mullen 3, Holy Family 2, Pueblo West 1.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kent Denver (9) 0-0-0 99 1 0-0-0
    2 Colorado Academy 0-0-0 80 4 0-0-0
    3 Liberty Common (1) 0-0-0 75 5 0-0-0
    4 Delta 0-0-0 53 7 0-0-0
    5 Roaring Fork 0-0-0 45 3 0-0-0
    6 Salida 0-0-0 36 10 0-0-0
    7 Colorado Springs Christian 0-0-0 31 – 0-0-0
    8 Atlas Preparatory School 0-0-0 28 – 0-0-0
    9 Faith Christian 0-0-0 24 9 0-0-0
    10 Jefferson Academy 0-0-0 20 – 0-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Arrupe Jesuit 18, The Academy 17, Vail Mountain 10, Peak to Peak 8, DSST: Green Valley Ranch 2, Stargate School 2, Aurora West College Prep Academy 1, Strive Prep – Smart Academy 1.
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Crested Butte (2) 0-0-0 27 1 0-0-0
    2 Denver Christian (3) 0-0-0 26 3 0-0-0
    3 Dawson School (1) 0-0-0 20 4 0-0-0
    4 Telluride 0-0-0 15 5 0-0-0
    5 Fountain Valley (1) 0-0-0 13 2 0-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Mile High Academy 2, Heritage Christian 1, Ridgway 1.

  • Fairview, Palisade and Pueblo East among football teams with returning offensive stars

    Fairview Horizon football
    (Steve Oathout)

    The start of football season in Colorado is just two short weeks away. With some players having graduated and moved on from every team, a new set of standout student-athletes will be in the spotlight in 2019.

    But there are plenty of players coming back this season and with them come numbers that were impressive even a year ago.

    Looking at the offensive side of the ball, there are plenty of reasons to be excited for the start of football season in 2019.

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    Passing:

    When it comes to passing stats, Fairview quarterback Aidan Atkinson led the way for all quarterbacks in 2018. The senior to be threw for a staggering 3,952 yards last year. It was a record-setting year all the way around for him and the Knights.

    For comparison, Highlands Ranch quarterback Jake Rubley threw for 1,951 yards and comes into the season No. 2 behind Atkinson in returning passing yards.

    The top-three passers in 4A all return in 2019 making the prospect of an aerial battle late in the season very intriguing.

    Ponderosa Skyline football
    (Kevin Prickett/prickettpix.com)

    Skyline’s Chase Silva threw for 2,829 yards as he helped the Falcons reach the 4A championship game. Centaurus’ Nick Faraca threw for 2,436 yards with Grand Junction Central’s Max Marsh threw for 2,296. The combination of Marsh and LSU football commit Kole Taylor is going to be a major attraction on the Western Slope this fall.

    The top five passers from 3A all graduated a year ago making George Washington’s Jaydon Green the top returning passer in the class as he threw for 1,722. Pueblo South’s Logan Petit (1,581 yards) and Durango’s Jordan Woolverton (1,560 yards) are other 3A names to keep an eye on.

    Aspen’s Tyler Ward led 2A with 2,202 yards last year and will be back as a junior in 2019 as will Meeker’s Ryan Phelan who topped all 1A passers with 1,869 in 2018.

    Front Range Christian’s Luke Hiltman led all 8-man passers with 2,079 yards and will be back this fall. Briggsdale senior Tyler Blickem returns with 2,368 passing yards from last year which topped all of 6-man.

    Granada sophomore Dominic Coleman got the attention of the class by throwing for 1,609 yards as a freshman.

    In terms of touchdowns, Atkinson set the standard state-wide with 55. Blickem threw for 36 and Silva connected on 30 touchdown passes.

    Rushing:

    Pueblo West Rampart football
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    The ground attack throughout the state lost a lot of spild performers from last year. Smoky Hill’s Obasanjo Sanni returns as the top returning rusher as he cleared the 2,000-yard mark last year and averaged 181 yards per game.

    Legacy’s Dakota Key (1,799) and Fountain-Fort Carson’s Q. Jones (1,406) round out 5A’s top three returning rushers.

    There were standout runners from 3A that are also making their way back this year. Palisade’s Cam Tucker ran for 1,662 and Thomas Jefferson’s Daveon Hunter ran for 1,410 yards in nine games.

    In 4A, the top two returners both come out of Academy District 20 as Pine Creek’s David Moore III returns with 1,494 yards from last year. Down the road at Rampart, Chris Yoo totaled 1,317 yards and both backs will be seniors this fall.

    The biggest loss of production on the ground comes in 2A where 10 of the top 12 rushers from last year were seniors. Coming into this season, just Brush’s Nick Wellen (1,250) and Bishop Machebeuf’s Darius Richards (1,012) return with over 1,000 rushing yards from last year.

    That’s a big difference in 1A where the top two rushers from 2018 will be back as seniors this fall. Colorado Springs Christian senior Peyton Brones led all of 1A with 1,724 yards last year while Monte Vista’s Kaidon Wenta sat right behind him on the leaderboard with 1,475.

    Dove Creek’s Chorbin Cressler broke into the top five of all 8-man rushers as just a freshman last year with 1,243 yards and will look to build on that momentum this season. Pikes Peak Christian’s Hudson Grant is 8-man’s No. 2 returning rusher with 1,188 yards in 2018.

    Tucker returns with the most rushing touchdowns from last year with 28. Stratton/Liberty’s Jaret Lichty ran for 27 and Brones punched the ball in 24 times.

    Receiving

    Losing Kain Medrano was always going to be a big deal for Pueblo East. But if there is a silver lining, it’s that Marvon London, Jr. appears ready to fill the void.

    The senior receiver for the Eagles amassed more receiving yards than any other player returning in 2019. His 1,083 yards were seventh in the state last fall and with Medrano gone, the number has a chance of increasing this season.

    Palmer Ridge’s Deuce Roberson (937) and Harrison’s Seth Fuller (928) are the other top 3A receivers coming back.

    Fairview’s Henry Blackburn hauled 890 receiving yards to lead all 5A returners and should thrive again with Atkinson still tossing passes for the Knights.

    Heritage junior Terrance Ferguson totaled 972 receiving yards making him the top returning 4A receiver this season.

    Two of last season’s top three receivers will be back in 2A. Aspen’s Max Ufkes led the class with 920 receiving yards and Englewood’s Nate Gravagno ranked third with 824.

    As much as 1A had coming back in terms of rushing production, that is not the case with receiving. Estes Park sophomore Calum Torrey had 442 receiving yards last year which is the most for anyone who was not a senior.

    Sangre de Cristo’s Mario Enriquez leds all 8-man returners with 594 yards while Deer Trail’s Dayne Woodis comes back with 730 yards which was second in 6-man last year.

    Blackburn returns with the most receiving touchdowns form last year with 17. Woodis and Roberson each hauled in 11 touchdown catches last year.

  • All-state baseball teams for the 2019 season

    The 2019 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

    Mountain Vista Cherry Creek baseball
    Mountain Vista’s Sam Ireland. (Tim Bourke)

    Player of the year: Sam Ireland, Mountain Vista

    Coach of the year: Matt Darr, Regis Jesuit

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Riley Cornelio Pine Creek RHP/INF Senior
    Sam Ireland Mountain Vista RHP/3B/1B Senior
    AJ Jergensen Ralston Valley OF Senior
    Geno Macias Regis Jesuit   Senior
    Brice Martinez Cherry Creek    
    Jack Moss Cherry Creek    
    Drew Stahl Mountain Vista INF Senior
    Jacob Thompsen Regis Jesuit   Junior
    Caden Wagner Regis Jesuit   Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Justin Boyd Legend SS/CF Senior
    Jose Cintron Overland 3B/2B/INF Senior
    Peter Goldy Grandview RHP/1B Senior
    Calvin Hunt Ralston Valley RHP Senior
    Cale Lansville ThunderRidge    
    Grant Magill Mountain Vista C Senior
    Nathan Mitchell Cherry Creek    
    Ryan Stohr Dakota Ridge RHP/1B Senior
    Patrick Strawbridge Regis Jesuit   Senior
    Case Williams Douglas County RHP/3B/1B Junior

    Honorable mention:

    • Trey Adams, Ralston Valley, INF/RHP, Senior
    • Simon Baumgardt, Lakewood, P/SS, Senior
    • Radek Birkholz, Valor Christian, P/INF, Sophomore
    • Zach Boone, Castle View, CF/LF, Senior
    • Clay Burke, Mountain Vista, RHP/1B, Senior
    • Jake Campbell, Rocky Mountain, P/1B, Senior
    • Tony Castonguay, Grandview, C/3B, Junior
    • Pete Chronowski, Heritage, LHP, Senior
    • Kellen Cox, Cherokee Trail
    • Garrett Crawford, Overland, OF/RHP, Junior
    • Clay Cutter, Cherry Creek
    • John Emerson, Denver East, CF/LHP/SS, Senior
    • Chase Esplin, Legacy, Junior
    • Matt Glover, Denver South, RHP/OF/SS, Sophomore
    • Jake Greiving, Legend, C/OF/3B, Senior
    • Josh Hojnowski, Grandview, RHP/3B, Senior
    • Ben Horwith, Douglas County, Senior
    • Owen Lockner, Windsor, Senior
    • Jayden Martinez, Grandview, OF, Senior
    • Braden Martinez, Windsor, Senior
    • Bryce Matthews, Chaparral, OF, Senior
    • Ryan McKown, Chaparral, OF, Senior
    • Mason Mitchell, Heritage, OF/RHP, Senior
    • Justin Moehlenpah, Horizon, LHP/OF, Senior
    • Ben Perla, Cherry Creek
    • Jaren Piepho, Rocky Mountain, C, Senior
    • Kevin Pipich, Rock Canyon, RHP/1B, Senior
    • J.C. Rodriguez, Far Northeast Warriors, Sophomore
    • Jacob Roybal, Chatfield, P/OF, Junior
    • Teddy Schoenfeld, Boulder, Senior
    • Macully Sehr, Legacy, Sophomore
    • Colby Shade, Fort Collins, OF, Junior
    • Derek Shaver, Grand Junction, Senior
    • Blake Templeton, Fort Collins, SS/RHP, Junior
    • Diego Velasquez, Smoky Hill, P/1B/OF, Junior
    • Ben Whipple, Valor Christian, RHP/1B, Sophomore
    • Tristan Wolf, Mountain Range
    • Matt Zaccaro, Bear Creek, OF/P, Senior

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    Class 4A

    Pueblo West baseball
    Pueblo West’s Tyler Barth. (Bobby Stevens/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Tyler Barth, Pueblo West

    Coach of the year: Dan Sanchez, Pueblo West

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Lincoln Andrews Canon City INF/P Senior
    Aaron Arcilise Wheat Ridge RHP/INF Senior
    Tyler Barth Pueblo West   Senior
    Aaron Berkhoff Cheyenne Mountain INF Senior
    Charlie Deeds Palmer Ridge SS/RHP/2B Senior
    Nate Denniston Pueblo West   Senior
    Kyle Jameson Pueblo West   Senior
    Collin Kringlen Holy Family 1B/RHP Senior
    Spencer Rich Silver Creek   Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Tayler Aguilar Northridge CF Senior
    Brodie Blackford Pueblo West   Junior
    Jayden Cordova Pueblo West   Senior
    JP Hamer Fort Morgan   Senior
    Ben McLaughlin Golden SS/RHP Junior
    Brady Renck Longmont 2B/SS/P Senior
    Jason Shuger Lewis-Palmer P/INF Senior
    John Thoren Erie    
    Michael Wegleitner Silver Creek   Junior

    Honorable mention:

    • Zach Becker, Holy Family, SS/2B/RHP, Senior
    • Johnny Behm, Lewis-Palmer, /OF, Senior
    • Dominic Bronk, Wheat Ridge, 3B/RHP, Junior
    • Angel Carlos, Lincoln, Senior
    • Tyler Declusin, Pueblo West, Senior
    • Devin Dodson, Cheyenne Mountain, C/RHP, Junior
    • Tyler Dollahan, Glenwood Springs, Senior
    • Garrett Flaagan, Eagle Valley
    • Avery Fulford, Conifer, Senior
    • Michael Guber, George Washington, UTIL/RHP, Senior
    • Chris Gumeson, Longmont, RF/C/INF, Senior
    • Tyler Hrin, Thomas Jefferson, OF/1B/LHP, Freshman
    • Charlie Jackson, Silver Creek, Junior
    • William Kapner, Evergreen, 2B/1B, Junior
    • Emmert Kastendieck, Montrose, OF, Junior
    • Noah Lasecki, The Classical Academy, 1B/P, Senior
    • Isaac Linker, Fort Morgan, Senior
    • Cesar Loma, Greeley Central, 3B/RHP/C, Senior
    • Seth Lucero, Denver North, SS/RHP/OF, Senior
    • Nico Martin, Pueblo Central, CF, Senior
    • Parker Martin, Coronado, C/INF/OF, Senior
    • Cole Martino, Pueblo County, P/1B/3B, Sophomore
    • Bryce McKee, Coronado, SS/UTIL/RHP, Senior
    • Kolton Miller, Ponderosa, Sophomore
    • Adam Muniz, Pueblo Central, 3B/SS/2B, Senior
    • Corey Musch, Skyview, CF/LF, Senior
    • Cameron Nellor, Thompson Valley, SS/P/UTIL, Junior
    • Mason Pastorello, Discovery Canyon, SS/RHP, Senior
    • Dominic Puchino, Roosevelt, LHP/1B, Junior
    • Joe Quintana, Golden, SS/RHP/2B, Senior
    • Stevenson Reynolds, Palisade, Junior
    • Tyler Richardson, Elizabeth, LHP/1B/OF, Senior
    • Brayden Rizzi, Centaurus, 1B/P, Senior
    • Brady Rose, Standley Lake
    • Paul Schiebel, Littleton, Senior
    • Grant Shandy, Air Academy, RHP/OF/1B, Senior
    • Weston Siefken, Holy Family, UTIL/RHP, Senior
    • Justin Swenson, Silver Creek, Senior
    • Lalo Veliz, Lincoln, Senior
    • Chazz Vigil, Pueblo Centennial, C/INF/UTIL, Junior
    • Nate Vondy, Mountain View, P/3B, Senior
    • Derek Wagler, Rifle, SS/2B/P, Junior

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    Class 3A

    University baseball
    University’s Koy Jorgensen. (Geoffrey Sager/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Koy Jorgensen, University

    Coach of the year: Casey Miller, University

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Andre Chacon University OF/P Junior
    Koy Jorgensen University OF/P Senior
    Graham Osman Colorado Academy   Senior
    Kalob Padilla University INF/P Senior
    Nathan Poretz Peak to Peak C/1B Senior
    Brody Schneider Lutheran   Senior
    Sawyer Shepherd Resurrection Christian RHP/3B Junior
    Jared Ure Eaton INF/P Senior
    Ryan Ure Eaton P/1B Sophomore
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Caden Alonzo Alamosa    
    Emmett Ela Colorado Academy   Senior
    Nolan Johnson University OF Sophomore
    Ben Kuhnel Middle Park LHP/CF/1B Senior
    Gauge Lockhart Delta 3B/P Junior
    Caleb Madrid Sheridan 3B/P/1B Senior
    Jerry Martinez University P/1B Junior
    Henry Rogers Kent Denver P/OF Senior
    Chris Scherbarth Sterling LHP/CF Junior

    Honorable mention:

    • Ty Addington, La Junta, INF/P, Senior
    • Sam Baldwin, St. Mary’s, OF/LHP/C, Senior
    • CJ Blaskowski, Eaton, C/INF/P, Senior
    • Drew Book, Sterling, Junior
    • Max Carere, Lamar, 3B/2B/RHP, Senior
    • Rowyn Carmichael, Delta, 1B/P, Senior
    • Jessie Castorena, Bruce Randolph
    • Zach Cook, Resurrection Christian, Sophomore
    • Nick Crandall, Lutheran, Junior
    • Tristen Crowther, Centauri
    • Cade Curran, Manual, OF/P, Senior
    • Sean Dale, Cedaredge, UTIL/SS/RHP, Junior
    • James Doyle, Kent Denver, P/1B/OF, Senior
    • Hayden Farmer, Bayfield, 3B/P, Senior
    • Dustin Ferguson, Sterling, P/CF/1B, Senior
    • Ari Fierer, Colorado Academy
    • Max Higdon, Peak to Peak, CF/P, Senior
    • Kolten Hillis, Alamosa
    • Carson James, Lutheran, Senior
    • Matt Johnson, Colorado Springs Christian, C/INF/OF, Senior
    • Tucker Jones, Monte Vista, 3B/P, Senior
    • Justin Kahn, DSST: Stapleton, 1B/RHP/C, Senior
    • Tyler Kissler, Valley, C/P/OF, Senior
    • Dawson Kuhl, Roaring Fork, INF/P, Senior
    • Ryan Lewis, Pagosa Springs, 3B/P, Junior
    • Andy Limoncelli, Buena Vista, /OF, Senior
    • Dalton Logan, Eaton, OF/P, Junior
    • Christian Mack, Manitou Springs, OF/P, Senior
    • Isaiah Martinez, Buena Vista, /UTIL, Senior
    • Max McGhehey, Bayfield, CF/P, Senior
    • Trevor Myers, Delta, C/INF/P, Senior
    • Elijah Pacheco, Jefferson, LHP/1B/CF, Junior
    • Krece Paperski, Moffat County, Sophomore
    • Dakota Pruitt, Riverdale Ridge, P/SS, Sophomore
    • Jackson Romero, Resurrection Christian, Junior
    • Edwin Romo, St. Mary’s, INF/P, Senior
    • Patrick Sandoval, Trinidad, SS/P, Senior
    • Garrett Shriver, Peak to Peak, /SS/P, Junior
    • Cutter Smith, Bennett, P/SS, Senior
    • Elian Soto, Jefferson Academy, SS/RHP, Junior
    • Kellen Strole, The Academy, INF/RHP, Senior
    • Austin Templeton, Florence, 3B/P/OF, Senior
    • Jake Thiret, Prospect Ridge Academy, RHP/OF/1B, Senior
    • Nicholas Wellen, Brush
    • Logan Widick, Platte Valley, C/INF, Senior
    • Clayton Yoder, Montezuma-Cortez, 2B/RHP, Senior

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    Class 2A

    Peyton Calhan baseball
    Peyton’s Rodney Gregg. (Lisa Hayes/StillOfTheMomentPhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Rodney Gregg, Peyton

    Coach of the year: Kelly Nickell, Peyton

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Bryce Benz Rye    
    Paul Brophy Yuma 1B/P Senior
    Brayden Dillingham Calhan 3B/P/C Senior
    Damon Elarton Rye    
    Bryce Ford Wiggins INF/P Senior
    Rodney Gregg Peyton P/1B/OF Senior
    Jaeden Meyers Peyton P/INF/C Senior
    Presley Pene Hotchkiss OF/P Senior
    Rupert Shaw Peyton P/INF/C Senior
    Braden Witzel Burlington   Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Koby Anderson Dayspring Christian Academy C/RHP/3B Senior
    Simon Dodge Dawson School C Senior
    Josh Lang Front Range Christian OF Junior
    Drew Lloyd Front Range Christian P/INF/C Senior
    Jose Magallanes Holly C/SS/RHP Sophomore
    Johnathan Mobbley Fowler 1B/P/OF Junior
    Kory Tacha Limon    
    Jesus Trejo Holyoke   Senior
    Jamison Yanish Hotchkiss INF/P Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Rylan Aikens, Dayspring Christian Academy, Senior
    • Junior Arambula, Wray, C/P/INF, Sophomore
    • Soul Connolly, Paonia, Senior
    • Jacob Deacon, Sargent, SS/P, Senior
    • Zane Denton, Fowler, P/SS/3B, Senior
    • Quinton Flanscha, Fowler, CF/C, Senior
    • Isiah Garcia, Rocky Ford, C/RHP/3B, Junior
    • Eddie Glaser, Calhan, SS/P, Senior
    • Marvin Guereque, Hotchkiss, INF/P, Senior
    • Dillon Harshman, Wiggins, OF/INF/P, Junior
    • Joe Hayes, Calhan, C/3B, Senior
    • George Hogan, Clear Creek, P/SS/2B, Sophomore
    • Zack Jackson, Highland, SS/P, Senior
    • Dylan LeBleu, Rangely, P/INF, Junior
    • Tyler Lewis, Swink, C, Senior
    • Will Lorenz, Gilpin County, SS/C/RHP, Senior
    • David Lozano, Paonia, Senior
    • Joaquin Martinez, Dolores Huerta Prep, Senior
    • Jacob Mazurek, Clear Creek, 2B, Senior
    • Carl McKenzie, County Line [Wiley/McClave], Senior
    • Santino Mendoza, Rocky Ford, RHP/CF/2B, Junior
    • Brennen Meyers, Peyton, INF/P, Sophomore
    • Tristan Moore, Rangely, UTIL/P/C, Senior
    • Blake Mosenteen, Holyoke, Junior
    • Nathan Paolucci, Swink, INF/P, Sophomore
    • Brigden Parker, Holly, LHP/1B/LF, Sophomore
    • Ryan Phelan, Meeker, Sophomore
    • Braden Sandersfeld, Limon
    • Dakota Smith, Dolores, 1B/RHP/3B, Senior
    • Manny Tena, Yuma, CF/P, Junior
    • Luis Villalpando, Meeker, Senior

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    Class 1A

    Nucla baseball
    Nucla’s Will Gabriel. (Paul Shepardson/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Will Gabriel, Nucla

    Coach of the year: Dustin Conley, Cornerstone Christian Academy

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Drew Coffin Haxtun   Senior
    Jonah Cox Cornerstone Christian Academy SS Junior
    Will Gabriel Nucla LHP/INF Senior
    Cullen Glosson Otis P/SS Senior
    Chance Gulliford Cotopaxi P/3B Junior
    Ethan Richmond Stratton/Liberty   Senior
    Alex Roedel Cornerstone Christian Academy C/RHP/OF Senior
    Cade Walker Cornerstone Christian Academy 2B/3B/RHP Senior
    Tyler Wytulka Nucla LHP/INF Sophomore
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    JD Brantingham Nucla C Senior
    Dominic Coleman Granada 3B/P Freshman
    Andrew DeRuiter Evangelical Christian    
    Zach Dube Cornerstone Christian Academy OF/3B/RHP Senior
    Beau Dukes Springfield   Senior
    Ty Hunt Otis P/1B/3B Senior
    Devon Jara Granada P/C Senior
    Trenton Rowan Cornerstone Christian Academy 1B/3B/RHP Freshman
    Brandon Williams Caliche   Junior

    Honorable mention:

    • Levi Barr, Cotopaxi, SS/P, Senior
    • Dustin Carroll, Manzanola, P/INF, Senior
    • T.J. Conaway, Eads, Senior
    • Joey Gerk, Haxtun, Senior
    • Hayden Gray, Dove Creek, 3B/RHP, Sophomore
    • Patrick Jones, Springfield, Senior
    • Eitan Kochavi, Denver Jewish Day, OF, Junior
    • Dylan Milner, Sierra Grande, P/INF/C, Senior
    • Bryce Miracle, Otis, P/SS/C, Senior
    • Frank Ogden, Cotopaxi, C/OF/P, Junior
    • Kris Park, Evangelical Christian
    • Quade Pelton, Cheyenne Wells, Junior
    • Sebastian Rose, Elbert, OF/RHP, Junior
    • Kyle Saunders, Longmont Christian, RHP/UTIL/OF, Sophomore
    • Jace Sinks, Nucla, OF/INF, Senior
    • Ty Smith, Dove Creek, SS/RHP, Junior
    • Xander Speicher, Prairie, Junior
    • Isaac Wells, Otis, C/3B, Senior

  • All-state girls soccer teams for the 2019 season

    The 2019 all-state girls soccer 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

    Grandview’s Kacy Johnston. (Derek Regensburger/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Kacy Johnston, Grandview

    Coach of the year: Tari Wood, Grandview

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Tessa Barton Columbine FORW Senior
    Brooke Berdan Fairview MF Senior
    Lauren Holleran Grandview D/MF Senior
    Kacy Johnston Grandview MF Senior
    Madison Livingston Grandview GK Senior
    Grayson Lynch Rock Canyon FORW Senior
    Caylin Lyubenko Grandview MF Junior
    Mallory Mooney Broomfield FORW Junior
    Sarah Piper Ralston valley MF/FORW Senior
    Lauren Walter Arapahoe FORW Junior
    Audrey Weiss Arapahoe FORW Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Lauren Durbin Rock Canyon MF Senior
    Cori Dyke Valor Christian MF/FORW Senior
    Shaylee Gailus Broomfield FORW Senior
    Abby Gearhart Windsor MF/FORW/STRK Senior
    Maddie Hahn Arapahoe D Senior
    Madi Hand Rocky Mountain MF Senior
    Ava Laden Regis Jesuit FORW Junior
    Reilly Madden Boulder D Senior
    Grace McReynolds Rampart   Junior
    Izzy Munsell Broomfield D Senior
    Shalom Prince Grandview FORW/MF Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Aaliyah Acevedo, Cherokee Trail, Junior
    • Shayla Addington, Chaparral, D, Freshman
    • Brynn Boeyink, Mountain Vista, D, Junior
    • Mackenzie Bryant, Cherry Creek, GK, Senior
    • Brae Cole, Monarch, Sophomore
    • Emily Cottrell, Rock Canyon, D, Senior
    • Madison DeHerrera, Ralston Valley, MF/FORW, Senior
    • Lila Dere, Fruita Monument, FORW, Junior
    • Mikayla Eccher, Rocky Mountain, MF, Senior
    • Makenna Fowler, Arvada West, MF/FORW, Senior
    • Jariya Freeling, Denver East, D, Senior
    • Jordan Garrett, Rampart, Junior
    • Kaitlin Glover, Cherry Creek, MF, Senior
    • Anna Hart, ThunderRidge, STRK, Senior
    • Lucy Hart, Pine Creek, Sophomore
    • Tara Hoffman, Heritage, GK, Senior
    • Riley Kaali-Nagy, Columbine, FORW, Freshman
    • Carty Kingsbury, Windsor, MF/FORW, Freshman
    • Sophia Leone, Fossil Ridge, Junior
    • Daisy Light, Monarch, Senior
    • Marisa Lucero, Doherty, STRK/MF, Junior
    • Kailey Maness, Legacy, Senior
    • Maria Martinez, Liberty, GK, Sophomore
    • Makayla Merlo, Legacy, MF, Junior
    • Sophie Moran, Ralston Valley, D, Senior
    • Rylee Mullen, Chatfield, MF, Senior
    • Nariana Nealy, Northglenn, FORW/GK, Senior
    • Molly Reich, Regis Jesuit, D, Senior
    • Lucy Roberts, Legend, Junior
    • Kaitlyn Rogers, Fossil Ridge, Sophomore
    • Sarina Russ, Fairview, MF, Senior
    • Dekota Schubert, Douglas County, Junior
    • Hanna Sexton, Highlands Ranch, MF, Senior
    • Kailey Seymour, Castle View, D/MF, Junior
    • Laurel Storheim, Fruita Monument, MF, Senior
    • Kali Villalobos, Brighton, Junior
    • Savannah Watts, Prairie View, GK, Senior
    • Kylie Wells, Chatfield, STRK, Junior

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    Class 4A

    Cheyenne Mountain’s Lisa Long. (Derek Regensburger/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Lisa Long, Cheyenne Mountain

    Coach of the year: Nikki Athey, Cheyenne Mountain

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Abby Barhydt Palmer Ridge   Junior
    Marissa Dowlin Cheyenne Mountain FORW Senior
    Laryssa Hamblen D’Evelyn   Senior
    Molly Kratzer Wheat Ridge MF Senior
    Jadyn Ledoux Sand Creek FORW Sophomore
    Lisa Long Cheyenne Mountain FORW Senior
    Liza Louthan Air Academy D Senior
    Bella Scaturro D’Evelyn   Senior
    Zoe Sims Air Academy MF Senior
    Colleen Tyrrell Silver Creek D Senior
    Luisa Weiner Evergreen   Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Baylee Barnes Air Academy FORW Senior
    Kinley Carter Pueblo Centennial FORW Senior
    Macy Clem Mullen MF Senior
    Trinity Harvey The Classical Academy FORW Junior
    Kaitlin Hinkle Pueblo County   Senior
    Sharon Mayes Discovery Canyon FORW Junior
    Sophia McConnell Cheyenne Mountain MF Sophomore
    Olivia Pietro Green Mountain   Senior
    Catherine Rapp Evergreen   Freshman
    Elizabeth Rapp Evergreen   Freshman
    Madeline Schuemann Sand Creek D Sophomore

    Honorable mention:

    • Cailynn Andreis, Canon City, D, Sophomore
    • Catherine Bakken, George Washington, MF/FORW, Senior
    • Carlene Beaton, Denver North, D/GK, Senior
    • Morgan Berry, Woodland Park, MF, Freshman
    • Faith Brendefur, Centaurus, Senior
    • Allison Canada, Mesa Ridge, D, Senior
    • Hannah Coster, Durango, MF, Junior
    • Logan DuFord, Wheat Ridge, GK, Senior
    • Kate Eggen, Silver Creek, MF, Senior
    • Jackie Escalera, Fort Morgan, FORW, Sophomore
    • Melina Faris, Pueblo County, FORW/MF, Junior
    • Kiera Flanagan, Niwot, FORW, Sophomore
    • Jersey Garoutte, Pueblo West, FORW/MF/D, Junior
    • Drew Girling, Sierra, GK, Junior
    • Stephanie Gwilliam, Thompson Valley, Sophomore
    • McKenna Harrington, Erie, FORW, Senior
    • Molly Hennessy, Skyline, FORW/MF/D, Junior
    • Mikayla Henson, Pueblo Centennial, D, Sophomore
    • Kiera Hess, D’Evelyn, GK, Senior
    • Jaelyn Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, D/FORW, Senior
    • Allie Jones, Pueblo Centennial, MF, Sophomore
    • Riley Jones, Palmer Ridge, Sophomore
    • Alexa Karsel, Silver Creek, STRK, Junior
    • Haley Klasner, Standley Lake, MF, Senior
    • Claire Krueger, Battle Mountain, D, Senior
    • Lily Maus, Evergreen, Sophomore
    • Rachel Melchior, Elizabeth, FORW, Junior
    • Delaney Moon, Steamboat Springs, STRK, Senior
    • Shelby Olson, Mountain View, MF/GK, Junior
    • Kiley O’Rourke, Canon City, Senior
    • Lauren Prescott, Conifer, MF, Senior
    • Abby Raio, Pueblo South, MF, Junior
    • Yadira Ramos Gurrola, Skyview, HB/STRK, Senior
    • Addie Randel, Northridge, FORW/MF, Junior
    • Shelby Ransom, Green Mountain, Senior
    • Talia Schmidt, The Classical Academy, Sophomore
    • Abby Scruton, Glenwood Springs, Sophomore
    • Emma Seufer, Ponderosa, D, Junior
    • Shelby Smotzer, Frederick, Senior
    • Emily Stec, Golden, FORW, Junior
    • Lauren Strizich, Coronado, MF, Junior
    • Audrey Teague, Battle Mountain, D, Senior
    • Hailey Ter Meer, Greeley Central, GK/FORW, Sophomore
    • Isabelle Thibault, Falcon, D/MF, Senior
    • Lesley Vasquez, Northfield, MF/STRK, Freshman
    • Kaylah Wanna, Mullen, FORW/MF, Senior
    • Haley Williams, Mead, Freshman

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    Class 3A

    Colorado Academy’s Catie Groves. (Paul DiSalvo/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Catie Groves, Colorado Academy

    Coach of the year: Sean Stedeford, Colorado Academy

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Bridget Lynch Jefferson Academy D/MF Senior
    Catie Groves Colorado Academy   Senior
    Iris Zhang Peak to Peak FORW/MF Junior
    Kelley Francis Aspen FORW Sophomore
    Kendall Beall Colorado Academy   Junior
    Kristen Capan Jefferson Academy FORW/MF Senior
    Lily Thimsen Jefferson Academy D/MF Junior
    Mari Annest Colorado Academy   Senior
    Maya Pellegrini Colorado Academy   Sophomore
    Mika Fisher Kent Denver GK Junior
    Sidney Chong Kent Denver   Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Taylor Ehlert Middle Park MF Senior
    Megan Elmer Kent Denver   Senior
    Lily Fletcher Prospect Ridge Academy MF Junior
    Katie Fowler St. Mary’s D Senior
    Kayla Futakami Stargate School FORW Sophomore
    Sammy Gish Vail Mountain MF Senior
    Annabelle Johnson Kent Denver   Junior
    Lisa McClain Middle Park FORW Senior
    Laura Pelino Salida   Senior
    Natalie Smink DSST: Stapleton MF/FORW Junior
    McKenzie Stricker The Academy MF Sophomore

    Honorable mention:

    • Destany Araiza, Atlas Preparatory School, Junior
    • Nevaeh Archuleta, Sterling, FORW/STRK, Senior
    • Victoria Arzalo, KIPP Denver Collegiate, Senior
    • Hannah Baylor, The Vanguard School, GK/FORW, Sophomore
    • Addison Bright, Salida, GK, Senior
    • Emily Broadhurst, Roaring Fork, Junior
    • Mary Brummel, St. Mary’s, FORW, Senior
    • Lesli Bueso, Aurora West College Prep Academy, GK/D, Sophomore
    • Ava Candelaria, DSST: Byers, MF, Sophomore
    • Shaya Chenoweth, Grand Valley, MF/FORW, Senior
    • Sheridan Choat, Lamar, Senior
    • Julia Creech, St. Mary’s, MF, Sophomore
    • Emma Day, Basalt, MF/FORW, Junior
    • Lorelai Flores, Eagle Ridge Academy, MF/STRK, Freshman
    • Kaylie Gabel, The Academy, FORW/MF, Senior
    • Lauren Gamlin, Liberty Common, MF, Junior
    • Reygan Garcia, Fort Lupton, MF/FORW/STRK, Freshman
    • Brianna Gelok, Eagle Ridge Academy, MF/FORW, Freshman
    • Kait Halverson, Colorado Springs Christian, FORW, Senior
    • Emily Hughes, Eagle Ridge Academy, FORW, Junior
    • Jamison Litvay, Buena Vista, STRK, Freshman
    • Ainsley MacDonald, Prospect Ridge Academy, FORW, Freshman
    • Ellie MacKendrick, Middle Park, MF, Senior
    • Margo McHugh, Aspen, D, Senior
    • Kelsey Mundy, Florence, MF/FORW, Senior
    • Audrey Pulliam, Bennett, Junior
    • Nallely Robles, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Senior
    • Caileen Sienchnect, Manitou Springs, MF, Senior
    • Morgan Thompson, Pagosa Springs, MF, Senior
    • Ashlee Trujillo, Riverdale Ridge, Freshman
    • Missa Webb, Delta, FORW, Senior
    • Alyssa Wenzel, Coal Ridge, Senior
    • Morgan White, Frontier Academy, Junior
    • MyAnna Winters, James Irwin, FORW/HB, Sophomore

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    Class 2A

    Dawson School’s Degen Miller. (Paul DiSalvo/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Degen Miller, Dawson School

    Coach of the year: Brad Homan, Denver Christian

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Kara Amidon Denver Christian MF/FORW Junior
    Karina Davalos Crested Butte   Senior
    Alex Dunbar Dawson School   Junior
    Cameron Epstein Dawson School   Senior
    Tess Fenerty Crested Butte   Senior
    Olivia Hansen Cornerstone Christian Academy   Freshman
    Degen Miller Dawson School   Sophomore
    Molly Miller Loveland Classical   Senior
    Samantha Morrell Telluride   Junior
    Eden Reece Denver Christian GK Junior
    Kaya Schaap Denver Christian MF Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Sydney Adamson Rye   Freshman
    Makayla Dannelly Cornerstone Christian Academy   Sophomore
    Sydney Hansen Cornerstone Christian Academy   Junior
    Katherine Hatch Colorado Springs School   Senior
    Sofia Mier Fountain Valley MF Sophomore
    Holland Reece Denver Christian FB Junior
    Claire Shaver Telluride GK Junior
    Leah Shorey Thomas MacLaren School STRK/MF Sophomore
    Meghan Sloan Front Range Christian   Senior
    Siena Truex Crested Butte   Senior
    Grace Whitehorn Del Norte D Junior

    Honorable mention:

    • Sophie Adamson, Rye, Freshman
    • Amy Antes, Evangelical Christian, Junior
    • Alessa Baker, Rye, Sophomore
    • Ella Beck, Colorado Rocky Mountain, Senior
    • Mia Gardner, Thomas MacLaren School, GK, Junior
    • Justice Gearhard, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Senior
    • Juliet Hall, Thomas MacLaren School, MF, Junior
    • Jamie Johnson, Fountain Valley, FORW, Senior
    • Cameron McClelland, Loveland Classical, Sophomore
    • Elaizha Nelson, Belleview Christian, Freshman
    • Kendra Parra, Del Norte, FORW, Junior
    • Tilly Rahm, Fountain Valley, GK, Junior
    • Sidney Singh, Front Range Christian, Sophomore

  • Centaurus baseball takes hot start to the Arizona desert

    Centaurus baseball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Arizona desert is no match for the heat coming off Centaurus baseball in the early stages of the 2019 season.

    After going 4-15 last year, the Warriors have already won five games in 2019, including a 7-6 come from behind win over Knappa (Ore.) on Tuesday in Surprise, Ariz.

    “What we’re trying to do is build team unity, team bonding and cohesiveness,” coach Doug Kinney said. “We’re learning to play together, to pick each other up and compete not only individually but as a unit.”

    What Kinney has seen from his team early is the lack of fear of playing from behind. On Tuesday, the Warriors (5-2 overall) trailed 4-1 in the third inning but battled back to tie the game.

    Centaurus baseball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    They took a 6-5 lead in the fifth inning before Knapp plated a run in the seventh to pull even. The heroics at the end of the day belonged to senior Kaden Shepherd who ripped a base hit in the bottom of the seventh that scored the game-winning run.

    That kind of rally has been the theme for Centaurus since the start of the season.

    “That’s something that we’ve been working on for a time,” Kinney said. “Teaching them how to overcome adversity. We started with Mountain View. We overcame and won that game on Saturday then came down here. We came from behind yesterday (in a 9-5 loss) we just didn’t have quite enough to finish. We came from behind today and persevered through and worked together and had quality at-bats and timely hits.”

    The win against Mountain View was powered by a two-run home run from Brayden Rizzi and a standout pitching performance from sophomore David Jachimiak.

    Jachimiak threw against Knapp on Tuesday but was taken out in the fourth inning. Carson Renjillian and Rizzi came on in relief and it was Rizzi who came away with the win. He threw one inning, allowing no runs and no hits.

    Kinney believes his team is capable of succeeding this year and sees this Arizona trip as a chance to bolster play on the field and tighten the camaraderie of the players for the remainder of the year.

    “The opportunity for them to take this trip and to just be baseball players together without them being around everything else going on in their world helps bring them together and rely on each other,” Kinney said. “Coming down here, they truly embraced it and they know they have the opportunity to play against some great teams.”

    And with the way the team has played early in the year, the competition against the schools in Arizona will only help make the Warriors one of the best team rebound stories of 2019.

    Centaurus baseball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

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

    The 2018-19 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

    Smoky Hill Mountain Vista boys basketball
    (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    Player of the year: Kenny Foster, Smoky Hill

    Coach of the year: Shawn Palmer, Rangeview

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Kenny Foster Smoky Hill Senior G
    Quincey Jewett Rangeview Senior P
    Luke O’Brien Columbine Junior SG
    Dayne Prim Grandview Senior C/F
    Kobe Sanders Chaparral Junior PG/SG
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Daniel Carr Regis Jesuit Senior C
    Jodaun Dotson Rangeview Senior PG/SG
    Austin Holt ThunderRidge Senior PG
    Graham Ike Overland Junior C/PF
    Christopher Speller Rangeview Junior SG

    Honorable mention: Tyce Baldwin, Fossil Ridge, Sophomore; Ian Barnes, Fruita Monument, Junior; Rashon Barron, Fountain-Fort Carson, Senior; Aaron Bokol, Eaglecrest, Senior; Mark Dolan, Fairview, Senior; Jaylen Eikenberg, Rock Canyon, Senior; Ben Grusing, Mountain Vista, Senior; Julian Hammond III, Cherry Creek, Sophomore; Chase Hettinger, Castle View, Senior; Kendale Johnson, George Washington, Sophomore; Grant Karger, Bear Creek, Senior; Keyshawn Maltbia, Fountain-Fort Carson, Junior; Kwane Marble, Denver East, Senior; Bryce Matthews, Chaparral, Senior; Simon May, Mountain Vista, Senior; Caleb McGill, Grandview, Junior; Darien Meyers, Palmer, Senior; Isaac Ondekane, Mullen, Junior; Josh Rogers, Arvada West, Senior; Roger Rosengarten, Valor Christian, Junior; Brayden Schlitt, Brighton, Senior; Andre Sepeda, Greeley West, Senior; Hezekiah Swanson, Overland, Junior; Brendan Temple, Douglas County, Senior.

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    Class 4A

    Longmont Lewis-Palmer boys basketball
    (Marlee Smith/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: Joel Scott, Lewis-Palmer

    Coach of the year: Bill Benton, Lewis-Palmer

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Javonte Johnson Cheyenne Mountain Junior SG/SF
    Matthew Ragsdale Lewis-Palmer Senior SG/PG
    Brady Renck Longmont Senior PG
    Mac Riniker Steamboat Springs Senior G/PF/PG
    Joel Scott Lewis-Palmer Senior F/G
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Noah Baca Lewis-Palmer Senior PG/SG
    Tanner Baird Holy Family Senior SG/PG
    Donta Dawson Harrison Sophomore SF/PF
    Kain Medrano Pueblo East Senior G
    Beck Page Longmont Senior SG/SF

    Honorable mention: Kevin Ayon, Glenwood Springs, Senior; Ilja Bubukin, Golden, Senior; Wyatt Buller, Summit, Senior; Sebastian Campbell, Palisade, Senior; Skye Ciccarelli, Woodland Park, Senior; Spencer Conway, Greeley Central, Senior; James Felton, Lincoln, Senior; Ty Foster, Lincoln, Junior; Angel Garcia, Glenwood Springs, Senior; Logan Garcia, Pueblo West, Senior; Taylor Harris, Pueblo West, Junior; Jackson Hayslip, Greeley Central, Senior; Kyle Helbig, Holy Family, Senior; Connor Imus, Montrose, Junior; Adam Jolly, Holy Family, Senior; Owen Koonce, Centaurus, Junior; Griffin Lauritano, Evergreen, Sophomore; Joe Lombardelli, Northridge, Senior; Kevin Loy, Erie, Sophomore; Nico Martin, Pueblo Central, Senior; Blair McVicker, Wheat Ridge, Senior; Gabe Rall, Canon City, Senior; Calvin Seamons, Longmont, Senior; Noah Sena, Weld Central, Junior; Lane Sherwood, Pueblo County, Senior; Kade Walker, The Classical Academy, Junior; Landon Wallace, Conifer, Junior; Jax Wilke, Mead, Senior.

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    Class 3A

    MAnual Vanguard boys basketball
    (David Harvey/ImageProPhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Jaedon Bowles, Manual

    Coach of the year: Omar Henry, Manual

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jaedon Bowles Manual Senior SF/SG
    Dominique Clifford The Vanguard School Junior –
    Seth Fuqua The Vanguard School Senior –
    Jaden Stoffell Manual Junior PG/SG
    Andray Thomas Jr. DSST: Stapleton Senior SG/PG
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Andrew Baier Delta Senior –
    Amerie Collins Bruce Randolph Senior –
    James Doyle Kent Denver Senior –
    Carter Keil Sterling Senior SG/PG
    Matt Thompson Lutheran Senior –

    Honorable mention: John Ames, Delta, Senior; Cordell Baer, Montezuma-Cortez, Senior; Bryson Becker, Platte Valley, Senior; Jonathan Cosme, KIPP Denver Collegiate, Junior; Brenden Crowther, Alamosa, Junior; Damion Daniels, Ridge View Academy, Senior; Davion Davis, Manual, Senior; DeAnte Dennis, Colorado Academy, Senior; Kevin DiMarco, Coal Ridge, Senior; Hayden Farmer, Bayfield, Senior; Jayson Frank, Sterling, Senior; Isaac Gallegos, The Academy, Senior; Martin Garcia, Centauri, Senior; Myles Godina, Salida, Sophomore; Timothy Huston, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Junior; Reece Johnson, Resurrection Christian, Junior; Elijah Jones, Sheridan, Junior; David Mascarenas, Monte Vista, Senior; Connor Murphy, Moffat County, Senior; Keon Nieto, The Pinnacle, Senior; Jon Nuschy, La Junta, Senior; Jeet Pathak, Lutheran, Senior; Nathaniel Plaisted, James Irwin, Senior; Keyon Prior, Bayfield, Senior; Ivan Quezada, Fort Lupton, Senior; Kurvonte Rice, Jefferson, Senior; Jackson Romero, Resurrection Christian, Junior; Caleb Ruter, Faith Christian, Junior; Colton Shalla, Sterling, Senior; Mason Snarr, Pagosa Springs, Junior; Elijah Thatch, DSST: Byers, Junior; Kyrie Thomas, DSST: Byers, Junior; Kolby Walker, Colorado Springs Christian, Senior; Hunter Wood, Gunnison, Junior.

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    Class 2A

    2A state basketball Fowler Yuma
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

    Player of the year: Jakob Chrisman, Yuma

    Coach of the year: Dave Sheffield, Yuma

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Koby Anderson Highland Senior SF
    Tate Bessire Highland Junior PG/SG
    Jakob Chrisman Yuma Senior C
    Val Leone Fowler Sophomore G/P
    Jarett Rushton Holly Senior –
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Zane Denton Fowler Senior G/P
    Chase McCreath Yuma Junior SF
    Clay Robinson Yuma Freshman G
    Camden Smithburg Limon Sophomore –
    Rhett Tristan Davis Byers Senior PF

    Honorable mention: Josiah Bowsher, Heritage Christian, Senior; Matt Chavez, Colorado Springs School, Senior; Kade Glover, Del Norte, Senior; David Lozano, Paonia, Senior; Brad Mazerall, Simla, Senior; Hayden McCuen, Byers, Senior; Zack McKeever, Vail Christian, Senior; Johnathan Mobbley, Fowler, Junior; Alec Moritz, Vail Christian, Junior; Brigden Parker, Holly, Sophomore; TJ Peter, South Park, Senior; Jakob Peterson, Sanford, Senior; Devin Porres, Center, Junior; Stevenson Reynolds, Plateau Valley, Junior; Michael Rushton, Holly, Senior; Angel Salinas, Dolores Huerta Prep, Senior; Brady Shelley, Byers, Senior; Caden Showalter, Mancos, Junior; Christian Still, Dayspring Christian Academy, Sophomore; Tristen Swagerty, Dolores, Senior; Kory Tacha, Limon, Sophomore; Quamon Williams, Crowley County, Junior.

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    Class 1A

    De Beque Sangre de Cristo boys basketball
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Wes Ryan, De Beque

    Coach of the year: Jake Higuera, De Beque

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Nathan Batt Merino Senior –
    Cole Christensen Sangre de Cristo Junior –
    Joey Gerk Haxtun Senior –
    Brennan Rigsby De Beque Sophomore –
    Wes Ryan De Beque Sophomore –
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Braden Anderson Haxtun Senior –
    Dillon Bumgardner De Beque Senior SG/SF
    Braydan Hekkers Evangelical Christian Senior SF
    Jason Holt Evangelical Christian Junior PG
    Jayden McCombs-Farmer Kit Carson Junior PG/SG

    Honorable mention: Bryce Carlstrom, North Park, Senior; Jade Cass, Prairie, Senior; Antonio Cordova, Primero, Sophomore; Beau Dukes, Springfield, Senior; Blake Essex, Mile High Academy, Sophomore; Casper Freedle, Creede, Senior; Whitt Freeman, Edison, Senior; Cullen Glosson, Otis, Senior; Chance Gulliford, Cotopaxi, Junior; Ty Hunt, Otis, Senior; Devin Littlefield, Prairie, Senior; Bryson Long, Peetz, Senior; Manuel Lopez, Sangre de Cristo, Senior; Ben Miller, Genoa-Hugo/Karval, Senior; Bryar Morgan, Kiowa, Senior; Logan Owen, Belleview Christian, Sophomore; Wyatt Patton, Briggsdale, Junior; Quade Pelton, Cheyenne Wells, Junior; Kevin Ramirez, Arickaree/Woodlin, Senior; Dylan Renquist, Walsh, Junior; Jake Slane, Sangre de Cristo, Senior; Sam Smith, Pikes Peak Christian, Senior; David Snare, Cripple Creek-Victor, Senior; Shadow Varnado, South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett], Junior; Josiah Vasquez, Cheraw, Senior; Brandt Vos, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Senior; Deric Woods, Front Range Baptist, Senior.

  • A recap of the 5A and 4A boys basketball Great 8 games

    DENVER — The Great 8 round is here for Class 5A and 4A boys basketball. Complete coverage is below.

    Find brackets here:

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  • Boys basketball rankings: Each No. 1 team holds firm

    Palmer Ridge Lewis-Palmer boys basketball
    (Ismael Gomez)

    All five No. 1 teams held firm in this week’s boys basketball rankings, meaning Chaparral (5A), Lewis-Palmer (4A), Sterling (3A), Holly (2A) and De Beque (1A) remained atop their respective polls.

    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 (9) 18-3 99 1 1-0
    2 Mountain Vista 19-2 75 2 1-1
    3 Overland 14-6 73 7 1-0
    4 Rangeview 19-2 64 6 2-0
    5 Grandview (1) 14-6 61 5 1-0
    6 Smoky Hill 16-4 57 3 0-1
    7 ThunderRidge 17-4 48 4 1-1
    8 Fairview 17-4 25 8 2-0
    9 Regis Jesuit 13-8 24 10 2-0
    10 Eaglecrest 13-7 11 9 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Columbine 8, Arvada West 2, Denver East 2, Ralston Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lewis-Palmer (13) 21-0 139 1 2-0
    2 Longmont (1) 21-0 127 2 2-0
    3 Mead 18-3 90 3 3-0
    4 Holy Family 17-3 87 5 1-0
    5 Pueblo West 17-4 84 4 2-0
    6 Steamboat Springs 18-3 64 8 3-0
    7 Cheyenne Mountain 17-4 55 6 1-1
    8 Lincoln 15-6 40 7 2-0
    9 Wheat Ridge 17-3 37 9 1-0
    10 Centaurus 13-7 18 10 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Glenwood Springs 17, Harrison 8, Palisade 3, Silver Creek 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sterling (13) 18-0 130 1 2-0
    2 Manual 16-2 116 2 3-0
    3 The Vanguard 16-2 84 3 2-0
    4 Lutheran 14-3 82 6 1-0
    5 Faith Christian 14-4 72 4 1-0
    6 Kent Denver 14-3 63 5 1-0
    7 Resurrection Christian 14-4 58 7 2-0
    8 Centauri 15-3 47 9 2-0
    9 Coal Ridge 13-3 22 8 1-0
    10 Colorado Springs Christian 15-3 15 10 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Delta 12, DSST: Byers 5, Colorado Academy 4, Montezuma-Cortez 3, DSST: Stapleton 2.
    Dropped out
    .
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holly (9) 18-0 125 1 1-0
    2 Yuma (4) 15-2 116 2 6-2
    3 Highland 16-1 109 3 2-0
    4 Fowler 15-3 87 4 2-0
    5 Denver Christian 12-5 59 6 0-1
    6 Byers 13-5 55 7 3-0
    7 Limon 14-4 51 5 2-1
    8 Heritage Christian 14-4 34 9 2-0
    9 Sanford 12-5 26 – 3-0
    10 Simla 11-5 16 10 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Peyton 14, Dayspring Christian 10, Del Norte 4, Dolores Huerta 3, Ignacio 2, Rocky Ford 2, Akron 1, Sedgwick County 1.
    Dropped out
    Peyton (8).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 De Beque (7) 18-0 104 1 2-0
    2 Cornerstone Christian (4) 17-1 93 2 3-0
    3 Sangre de Cristo 15-1 79 3 2-0
    4 Walsh 13-4 68 4 3-0
    5 Mile High Academy 10-2 51 5 1-1
    6 Cheraw 15-3 45 8 2-0
    7 Peetz 12-4 43 6 1-0
    8 Front Range Baptist 13-4 35 7 3-0
    9 Haxtun 12-6 23 9 2-1
    10 Evangelical Christian 15-3 19 10 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Arickaree/Woodlin 16, Springfield 13, Kit Carson 7, Briggsdale 4, Ouray 3, Genoa-Hugo/Karval 1, Prairie 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • Boys basketball rankings: Four new teams hop into the polls

    Regis Jesuit Mullen boys basketball
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Regis Jesuit (5A), Centauri (3A), Front Range Baptist (1A) and Cheraw (1A) have all joined this week’s basketball rankings.

    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 (9) 17-3 132 1 1-1
    2 Mountain Vista (5) 18-1 127 3 2-0
    3 Smoky Hill 16-3 98 5 2-0
    4 ThunderRidge 16-3 83 6 2-0
    5 Grandview 13-6 80 2 0-2
    6 Rangeview 17-2 78 4 2-0
    7 Overland 13-6 71 7 2-0
    8 Fairview 15-4 33 8 1-0
    9 Eaglecrest 12-7 21 9 2-0
    10 Regis Jesuit 11-8 20 – 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Columbine 13, Arvada West 5, Brighton 4, Greeley West 2, Denver East 1, Ralston Valley 1, Rock Canyon 1.
    Dropped out
    Columbine (10).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lewis-Palmer (13) 19-0 139 1 3-0
    2 Longmont (1) 19-0 127 2 3-0
    3 Mead 15-3 96 4 2-0
    4 Pueblo West 15-4 88 3 2-0
    5 Holy Family 16-3 86 5 3-0
    6 Cheyenne Mountain 16-3 69 6 3-0
    7 Lincoln 13-6 47 7 1-1
    8 Steamboat Springs 15-3 41 8 2-0
    9 Wheat Ridge 16-3 38 10 2-0
    10 Centaurus 12-6 17 9 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Glenwood Springs 15, Harrison 3, Palisade 3, Pueblo East 1.
    Dropped out
    .
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sterling (15) 16-0 150 1 3-0
    2 Manual 13-2 131 2 2-0
    3 The Vanguard 14-2 97 4 2-0
    4 Faith Christian 13-4 93 5 2-0
    5 Kent Denver 13-3 87 3 2-1
    6 Lutheran 13-3 87 6 2-0
    7 Resurrection Christian 12-4 73 8 2-0
    8 Coal Ridge 12-3 36 7 1-0
    9 Centauri 13-3 25 – 3-0
    10 Colorado Springs Christian 14-3 14 9 3-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Delta 11, Colorado Academy 8, DSST: Byers 5, Montezuma-Cortez 3, University 2, Bayfield 1, DSST: Stapleton 1, Platte Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    Colorado Academy (10).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holly (11) 17-0 154 1 2-0
    2 Yuma (4) 13-2 140 2 4-2
    3 Highland (1) 14-1 137 3 2-0
    4 Fowler 13-3 105 4 2-0
    5 Limon 12-3 73 5 1-1
    6 Denver Christian 12-4 65 7 2-1
    7 Byers 10-5 58 6 0-2
    8 Peyton 10-4 33 9 1-2
    9 Heritage Christian 12-4 30 10 2-0
    10 Simla 9-4 27 8 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Dayspring Christian 23, Sedgwick County 10, Sanford 8, Sargent 6, Vail Christian 5, Dolores Huerta 2, Ignacio 2, Campion Academy 1, Del Norte 1.
    Dropped out
    .
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 De Beque (9) 16-0 115 1 2-0
    2 Cornerstone Christian (3) 14-1 98 2 1-1
    3 Sangre de Cristo 13-1 86 3 4-0
    4 Walsh 10-4 71 5 3-0
    5 Mile High Academy 9-1 52 4 2-0
    6 Peetz 11-4 46 6 3-0
    7 Front Range Baptist 10-4 42 – 3-0
    8 Cheraw 13-3 39 – 2-0
    9 Haxtun 10-5 22 10 1-1
    10 Evangelical Christian 13-3 20 9 3-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Kit Carson 18, Springfield 16, Arickaree/Woodlin 15, Ouray 9, Prairie 8, Briggsdale 2, Belleview Christian 1.
    Dropped out
    Kit Carson (7), Springfield (8).

  • Boys basketball rankings: Five teams hop into the polls

    There are five newcomers to this week’s boys basketball rankings: Colorado Academy (3A), Denver Christian (2A), Peyton (2A), Kit Carson (1A) and Evangelical Christian (1A).

    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 (12) 16-2 147 1 2-0
    2 Grandview (3) 13-4 132 2 2-0
    3 Mountain Vista 16-1 122 3 3-0
    4 Rangeview 15-2 90 6 1-0
    5 Smoky Hill 14-3 87 4 1-1
    6 ThunderRidge 14-3 70 7 1-0
    7 Overland 11-6 66 5 1-1
    8 Fairview 14-4 40 8 2-0
    9 Eaglecrest 10-7 19 10 1-1
    10 Columbine 11-5 17 9 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Regis Jesuit 17, Ralston Valley 9, Highlands Ranch 4, Rock Canyon 3, Arvada West 2.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lewis-Palmer (14) 16-0 158 1 2-0
    2 Longmont (2) 16-0 146 2 2-0
    3 Pueblo West 13-4 99 5 2-0
    4 Mead 13-3 93 10 3-0
    5 Holy Family 13-3 92 3 2-1
    6 Cheyenne Mountain 13-3 90 4 1-1
    7 Lincoln 12-5 61 6 2-0
    8 Steamboat Springs 13-3 39 7 2-0
    9 Centaurus 11-5 37 8 2-0
    10 Wheat Ridge 14-3 32 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Harrison 13, Glenwood Springs 9, Pueblo East 8, Greeley Central 3.
    Dropped out
    Greeley Central (9).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sterling (12) 13-0 129 1 2-0
    2 Manual (1) 11-2 117 2 2-0
    3 Kent Denver 11-2 80 5 0-1
    4 The Vanguard 12-2 76 3 2-0
    5 Faith Christian 11-4 72 4 1-1
    6 Lutheran 11-3 66 7 2-0
    7 Coal Ridge 11-3 53 6 1-1
    8 Resurrection Christian 10-4 51 8 1-0
    9 Colorado Springs Christian 11-2 30 10 2-0
    10 Colorado Academy 9-4 10 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Delta 9, Montezuma-Cortez 6, Bayfield 5, Centauri 3, University 3, DSST: Byers 2, Eaton 1, St. Mary’s 1, Strasburg 1.
    Dropped out
    Montezuma-Cortez (9).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holly (6) 15-0 122 1 1-0
    2 Yuma (5) 11-1 118 2 2-1
    3 Highland (2) 12-1 111 3 2-0
    4 Fowler 11-3 80 4 2-0
    5 Limon 11-2 65 6 1-0
    6 Byers 10-3 60 5 1-0
    7 Denver Christian 10-3 58 – 2-0
    8 Simla 8-3 32 8 1-0
    9 Peyton 9-2 19 – 1-0
    10 Heritage Christian 10-4 16 9 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Sargent 7, Sanford 5, Dayspring Christian 4, Del Norte 4, Sedgwick County 4, Dolores Huerta 3, Ignacio 3, Campion Academy 2, Plateau Valley 1, Vail Christian 1.
    Dropped out
    Dayspring Christian (7), Sanford (10).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 De Beque (4) 14-0 91 1 2-0
    2 Cornerstone Christian (5) 13-0 89 2 2-0
    3 Sangre de Cristo 9-1 72 3 1-0
    4 Mile High Academy (1) 7-1 43 9 0-1
    5 Walsh 7-4 40 6 1-1
    6 Peetz 8-4 39 5 1-1
    7 Kit Carson 10-4 38 – 4-0
    8 Springfield 9-4 22 8 1-1
    9 Evangelical Christian 10-3 20 – 2-0
    10 Haxtun 9-4 20 4 0-2
    Others receiving votes:
    Front Range Baptist 19, Cheraw 18, Ouray 12, Prairie 6, Arickaree/Woodlin 5, Pikes Peak Christian 5, Briggsdale 3, Primero 3, Otis 2, Rocky Mountain Lutheran 2, Belleview Christian 1.
    Dropped out
    Front Range Baptist (7), Cheraw (10).