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  • All-state and all-conference hockey teams for the 2019-20 season

    Valor Christian Fort Collins hockey
    (PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com)

    The 2019-20 all-state and all-conference hockey teams are a joint project between the Colorado High School Ice Hockey Coaches Association and CHSAANow.com.

    These teams were created following a meeting of coaches.

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    All-State

    Player of the Year: Sam Simon, Fort Collins

    Coach of the Year: Dylan Strom, Fort Collins

    First Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Mason Hoehn Valor Christian
    F John Larchenko Denver East
    F Tanner Marsh Fort Collins
    D Nolan Sargent Regis Jesuit
    D Austin Gipson Pine Creek
    G Sam Simon Fort Collins
    Second Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Colter Strautman Glenwood Springs
    F Evan Pahos Valor Christian
    F Jakob Boos Heritage
    D Ty Doan Heritage
    D Simon Herz Chaparral
    G AJ DiChiara Kent Denver

    Honorable mention:

    • Nolan Williamson, Fort Collins
    • Wyatt Cirbo, Denver East
    • Austin Sawyer, Pine Creek
    • Hunter Fieweger, Cherry Creek
    • Leighton Walsh, Regis Jesuit
    • Zach Anderson, Mountain Vista
    • Jackson Mundell, Chaparral
    • Ethan Dupree, Mountain Vista
    • Jake Mccall, Valor Christian
    • Luke Flay, Cherry Creek
    • Fuller Loose, Monarch
    • Marek Thompson, Fort Collins
    • Trey Hirschfield, Valor Christian
    • Lucas Banks, Cherry Creek

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    All-Conference

    Summit

    First Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Austin Sawyer Pine Creek
    F Luke Guarienti Pueblo County
    F Wyatt Furda Cheyenne Mountain
    D Austin Gipson Pine Creek
    D Luke Doyle Pine Creek
    G Reese Colson Lewis-Palmer
    Second Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Sam Kleinsmith Lewis-Palmer
    F Daniel Vujcich Cheyenne Mountain
    F Joey Polaski Air Academy
    D Daniel Perry Lewis-Palmer
    D Denton Damgaard Cheyenne Mountain
    G Sean Valdez Pueblo County

    Honorable mention:

    • Andrew Santos, Pine Creek
    • KC Brooks, Pine Creek
    • Ryan Nicoll, Pueblo County
    • Mitchell Lewis, Cheyenne Mountain
    • Philip Bramble, Cheyenne Mountain
    • Sawyer Haas, Cheyenne Mountain

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    Peak

    First Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Ryan Kotz Glenwood Springs
    F Joey Beveredge Battle Mountain
    F Max Bonenberger Summit
    D Rudi Burki Summit
    D Parker Nash Battle Mountain
    G Hunter Hadsock Glenwood Springs
    Second Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Colter Strautman Glenwood Springs
    F Graham Barrett Crested Butte
    F Max Ufakes Aspen
    D Alex Parliment Battle Mountain
    D Connor Powell Glenwood Springs
    G Shaughn Rourke Crested Butte

    Honorable mention:

    • Dylan Webster, Glenwood Springs
    • Cole Houston, Glenwood Springs
    • Sean Mooney, Glenwood Springs
    • Jacob Fowler, Glenwood Springs
    • Carson Dietz, Battle Mountain
    • Luke Grimaldi, Battle Mountain
    • Logan Gremmer, Battle Mountain
    • Logan Soderberg, Aspen
    • David Thiel, Steamboat Springs
    • Griffin Maltby, Steamboat Springs
    • Tanner Ripley, Steamboat Springs

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    Pinnacle

    First Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Tanner Marsh Fort Collins
    F Zach Saverise Ralston Valley
    F Nolan Williamson Fort Collins
    D Fuller Loose Monarch
    D Marek Thompson Fort Collins
    G Sam Simon Fort Collins
    Second Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Ryler Schelle Resurrection Christian
    F Nolan Devine Fort Collins
    F Cainin Stevenson Ralston Valley
    D Jessie Corser-James Fort Collins
    D Sean Lejeunesse Dakota Ridge
    G Andy Howes Resurrection Christian

    Honorable mention:

    • Trevor Wahl, Standley Lake
    • Denny White, Fort Collins
    • Vlad Suhlodolov, Standley Lake
    • Imaad Siddique, Standley Lake
    • Sam Clark, Ralston Valley
    • Anthony Colagrosso, Ralston Valley
    • Cam Pietrasiewicz, Ralston Valley
    • Jason Campos, Fort Collins
    • Tristan Olick, Fort Collins
    • Cristian Girardi, Resurrection Christian
    • Jake Little, Resurrection Christian
    • Eric Tyrrell, Resurrection Christian
    • Zach Clark, Resurrection Christian
    • Toby Gleason, Ralston Valley

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    Highlands

    First Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Jakob Boos Heritage
    F John Lochenko Denver East
    F Wyatt Cirbo Denver East
    D Sam Jacobs Chatfield
    D Ty Doan Heritage
    G AJ Dichiara Kent Denver
    Second Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Joe Carpinello Heritage
    F Will Kandell Kent Denver
    F Matt Macdonald Denver East
    D Joe Capra Denver East
    D Henry Caukins Kent Denver
    G Connor Mahon Mullen

    Honorable mention:

    • Aidan Cashman, Mullen
    • Robby Witwer, Mullen
    • Nick Gilbert, Mullen
    • Ian Riordan, Denver East
    • Anthony Capra, Denver East
    • Connor Hasse, Denver East
    • Calvin Polon, Denver East
    • Spencer Thomas, Kent Denver
    • Thomas Corbett, Kent Denver
    • Patrick Burke, Heritage
    • Mitchell Myles, Heritage
    • Holden Beckett, Chatfield
    • Matt Maag, Chatfield

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    Apex

    First Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Ethan Meyer Rampart
    F Chase Chapman Doherty
    F Will Stone Palmer
    D Josh Mongeau Rampart
    D Tanner Chapman Doherty
    G Marc Godec Coronado
    Second Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Logan Matheney Rampart
    F Cole Brooker Coronado
    F Trace Taronto Woodland Park
    D Reese Hunt Palmer
    D Thomas Hollon Doherty
    G Sean Bolduc Palmer

    Honorable mention:

    • Jonathan Musser, Rampart
    • Jordan Jeffords, Rampart
    • Jaysen Komrofske, Rampart
    • Micheal Barber, Rampart
    • Dean Seifert, Rampart
    • Parker Taranto, Woodland Park
    • Jack Cintron, Coronado
    • Aaron Leaf, Coronado
    • Adam Gryboski, Coronado
    • Shaun Valdez, Palmer
    • Alex Wells, Palmer
    • Joe Vandyk, Palmer
    • John Petrone, Palmer
    • Dane Smith, Palmer
    • Greg Schendzielos, Liberty
    • Brock Chellgren, Liberty
    • Ian Ward, Liberty
    • Seth Dimarino, Liberty
    • Nik Reddeclifd, Liberty
    • Syd Dahl, Rampart
    • Owen Gaul, Woodland Park

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    Foothills

    First Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Mason Hoehn Valor Christian
    F Hunter Fieweger Cherry Creek
    F Leighton Walsh Regis Jesuit
    D Nolan Sargent Regis Jesuit
    D Simon Herz Chaparral
    G Trey Hirschfield Valor Christian

     

    Second Team
    Pos. Name School
    F Zach Anderson Mountain Vista
    F Evan Pahos Valor Christian
    F Jackson Mundell Chaparral
    F Ethan Dupree Mountain Vista
    D Jake Mccall Valor Christian
    D Luke Flay Cherry Creek
    G Lucas Banks Cherry Creek

    Honorable mention:

    • Serge Padilla, Regis Jesuit
    • Jesse Kittay, Mountain Vista
    • Lathan Olsen, Castle View
    • Jackson Szmul, Castle View
    • Parker Fromin, Castle View
    • Joseph Holguin, Chaparral
    • Riley Hunt-Bahn, Cherry Creek
    • Gage Bussey, Regis Jesuit
    • Gavin Berkey, Cherry Creek
    • Colton Carlson, Valor Christian
    • Blake Rollison, Valor Christian
    • Eugene Riewe, Cherry Creek
    • Robbie Dembeck, Regis Jesuit
    • Andrew O’Connor, Chaparral
    • Blake Johnson, Chaparral
    • Calvin Root, Mountain Vista
    • John Connolly, Chaparral

  • Preseason girls soccer polls are led by Grandview, Evergreen, Colorado Academy and Denver Christian

    Cheyenne Mountain Evergreen girls soccer
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    The preseason girls soccer rankings were released on Monday, and leading the charge are preseason No. 1 teams Grandview, Evergreen, Colorado Academy and Denver Christian.

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

    New polls are released each Monday during the regular season.

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Girls Soccer 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.

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Grandview (8) 0-0 107
    2 Arapahoe 0-0 73
    3 Broomfield (1) 0-0 65
    4 Rocky Mountain 0-0 58
    5 Ralston Valley (2) 0-0 57
    6 Rock Canyon 0-0 40
    7 Fairview 0-0 39
    8 Cherry Creek 0-0 28
    9 Columbine 0-0 27
    10 Legacy 0-0 22
    Others receiving votes:
    Rampart 20, Chatfield 19, Regis Jesuit 13, Cherokee Trail 12, Mountain Vista 8, Windsor 8, Valor Christian 6, Pine Creek 2, Fort Collins 1.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Evergreen (6) 0-0 78
    2 Cheyenne Mountain (2) 0-0 69
    3 Silver Creek 0-0 63
    4 Sand Creek 0-0 59
    5 D’Evelyn (1) 0-0 58
    6 Green Mountain 0-0 45
    7 Air Academy 0-0 43
    8 Wheat Ridge 0-0 36
    9 Pueblo Centennial 0-0 35
    10 The Classical Academy (1) 0-0 12
    Others receiving votes:
    Mullen 11, Holy Family 9, Lewis-Palmer 8, Ponderosa 8, Canon City 5, Battle Mountain 3, Palmer Ridge 3, Erie 2, Littleton 1, Mead 1, Northfield 1.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Colorado Academy (6) 0-0 85
    2 Kent Denver (3) 0-0 78
    3 Jefferson Academy 0-0 72
    4 Aspen 0-0 41
    5 Peak to Peak 0-0 32
    6 Prospect Ridge Academy 0-0 25
    7 Middle Park 0-0 21
    8 Liberty Common 0-0 20
    9 St. Mary’s 0-0 19
    10 Vail Mountain 0-0 18
    Others receiving votes:
    Salida 14, Manitou Springs 13, Stargate School 9, Lutheran 8, The Academy 8, Colorado Springs Christian 7, Roaring Fork 6, Eagle Ridge Academy 5, St. Mary’s Academy 5, Faith Christian 3, Basalt 2, Frontier Academy 2, Delta 1, DSST: Montview 1.
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Denver Christian (5) 0-0 77
    2 Dawson School (3) 0-0 73
    3 Fountain Valley 0-0 50
    4 Flatirons Academy 0-0 47
    5 Crested Butte 0-0 42
    6 Telluride 0-0 41
    7 Colorado Rocky Mountain 0-0 30
    8 Loveland Classical 0-0 22
    9 Rye 0-0 15
    10 Front Range Christian 0-0 12
    Others receiving votes:
    Ridgway 10, Del Norte 7, Belleview Christian 5, Vail Christian 5, Rocky Mountain Lutheran 2, Thomas MacLaren School 2.

  • Preseason boys lacrosse polls feature No. 1 teams Cherry Creek and Golden

    (Theodore Stark/tstark.com)

    Cherry Creek (5A) and Golden (4A) head the preseason boys lacrosse rankings.

    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 Boys Lacrosse 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.

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Cherry Creek (10) 0-0 100
    2 Kent Denver 0-0 87
    3 Arapahoe 0-0 67
    4 Regis Jesuit 0-0 55
    5 Valor Christian 0-0 47
    6 Mountain Vista 0-0 45
    7 Columbine 0-0 30
    8 Grandview 0-0 26
    9 Colorado Academy 0-0 25
    10 Rock Canyon 0-0 21
    Others receiving votes:
    Monarch 18, Fairview 12, Highlands Ranch 4, Castle View 3, Lakewood 3, ThunderRidge 2, Chaparral 1, Denver East 1, Denver South 1, Mountain Range 1, Mullen 1.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Golden (7) 0-0 88
    2 Cheyenne Mountain (2) 0-0 78
    3 Thompson Valley 0-0 64
    4 Air Academy 0-0 52
    5 Evergreen 0-0 51
    6 Green Mountain 0-0 42
    7 Erie 0-0 36
    8 Steamboat Springs 0-1 33
    9 Aspen 0-0 20
    10 Eagle Valley 0-0 10
    Others receiving votes:
    Holy Family 7, Thomas Jefferson 7, Vail Mountain 4, Jefferson Academy 2, Battle Mountain 1.

  • All-state girls swimming and diving teams for the 2019-20 season

    The 2020 all-state girls swimming teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

    These teams were created based upon results at the state meet. The swimmers and divers of the year were also selected based upon the state meet.

    The coaches of the year voted on by coaches at the state meets.

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    Class 5A

    Girls state swimming Lucy Bell Fossil Ridge
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Swimmer of the year: Lucy Bell, Fossil Ridge

    Diver of the year: Isabel Gregersen, Ralston Valley

    Swim coach of the year: Tom Byorick, Heritage

    Dive coach of the year: Jacob Dunbar, Denver East

    First Team
    Name Year School Event(s)
    Lucy Bell Sophomore Fossil Ridge 200 Medley Relay, 200 IM, 100 Free, 400 Free Relay
    Sophia Bradac Senior Regis Jesuit 100 Breast
    Ally Brown Senior Horizon 1 mtr Diving
    Mahala Erlandson Junior Fossil Ridge 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay
    Renee Gillilan Sophomore Fossil Ridge 200 Medley Relay, 100 Fly, 100 Back, 400 Free Relay
    Isabel Gregersen Junior Ralston Valley 1 mtr Diving
    Meghan Mulvihill Junior Chatfield 200 Free Relay
    Mia Norrid Senior Chatfield 200 Free Relay
    Emily Rinker Junior Fossil Ridge 400 Free Relay
    Catherine Rodocker   Eaglecrest 1 mtr Diving
    Kathryn Shanley Junior Chatfield 200 Free, 500 Free, 200 Free Relay
    Anna Shaw Junior Heritage 50 Free
    Emma Stahl Senior Fossil Ridge 200 Medley Relay
    Avery Turney Junior Chatfield 200 Free Relay
    Second Team
    Name Year School Event(s)
    Dahlia Allen Sophomore Lewis-Palmer 1 mtr Diving
    Aislyn Barnett Sophomore Heritage 100 Breast
    Megan Bergstrom   Arapahoe 500 Free
    Elizabeth Brock Sophomore Cherry Creek 400 Free Relay
    Isalina Colsman Senior Regis Jesuit 200 Free Relay
    Grace Dale Sophomore Regis Jesuit 200 Free Relay
    Grace Downing Senior Heritage 1 mtr Diving
    Megan DuMond Senior Lewis-Palmer 1 mtr Diving
    Josie Graves Junior Legend 1 mtr Diving
    Julianne Jones Sophomore Fairview 200 Medley Relay, 200 IM
    Margaret Kroening Sophomore Douglas County 200 Free
    Morgan Lukinac Sophomore Fairview 200 Medley Relay
    Ariana Mitsuoka Senior Regis Jesuit 200 Free Relay
    Jenna Reznicek Junior Fairview 200 Medley Relay, 100 Back
    Madison Saldanha Sophomore Cherry Creek 400 Free Relay
    Edith Simecek Freshman Fairview 200 Medley Relay, 100 Fly
    Jenna Smith Junior Cherry Creek 400 Free Relay
    Meredith Smithbaker Junior Rocky Mountain 50 Free
    Maya Stefanski Senior Cherry Creek 1 mtr Diving
    Teagan Steinmetz Freshman Cherry Creek 400 Free Relay
    Jada Surrell-Norwood Senior Regis Jesuit 200 Free Relay

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    Class 4A

    4A girls swimming state Lindsey Immel Rampart
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Swimmer of the year: Lindsey Immel, Rampart

    Diver of the year: Maggie Buckley, Rampart

    Swim coach of the year: Susan Stone, Mullen

    Dive coach of the year: Chris Madsen, Standley Lake/Arvada West

    First Team
    Name Year School Event(s)
    Caroline Bricker   Cheyenne Mountain 200 IM, 100 Breast
    Laelle Brovold Senior Rampart 200 Medley Relay, 100 Fly
    Maggie Buckley Junior Rampart 1 mtr Diving
    Claire Chahbandour Junior Mullen 200 Free Relay
    Mary Codevilla Sophomore Niwot 200 Free, 500 Free
    Chase Davison Sophomore Mullen 200 Free Relay
    Lauren Gryboski Senior Coronado 1 mtr Diving
    Sophia Hemingway   Dakota Ridge 400 Free Relay
    Kira Hobbs   Dakota Ridge 400 Free Relay
    Elsa Huebsch   Dakota Ridge 400 Free Relay
    Lindsey Immel Junior Rampart 200 Medley Relay, 50 Free, 100 Free
    Melinda Johnson   Dakota Ridge 400 Free Relay
    Katey Lewicki Senior Monarch 100 Back
    Johanna Miller Junior Rampart 200 Medley Relay
    Geneva Pauly Sophomore Arvada West 1 mtr Diving
    Lindsey Sowitch Junior Mullen 200 Free Relay
    Claire Timson Sophomore Rampart 200 Medley Relay
    Gabrielle Zinis Junior Mullen 200 Free Relay
    Second Team
    Name Year School Event(s)
    Madison Black Senior Silver Creek 50 Free
    Sarah Cook   Grand Junction 400 Free Relay
    Nina English   Grand Junction 400 Free Relay
    Erin Esty Senior Air Academy 1 mtr Diving
    Anelise Hedges Junior Arvada West 200 IM
    Kaelyn Hinesley Junior Cheyenne Mountain 1 mtr Diving
    Emily Kahn Senior George Washington 100 Free
    Delaney Kidd   Grand Junction 400 Free Relay
    Mary Macaulay Freshman Mullen 200 Medley Relay
    Riley Pope   Grand Junction 400 Free Relay
    Clare Sanderson   Cheyenne Mountain 500 Free
    Angeline Settle Junior Monarch 1 mtr Diving
    Ashley Van Freshman Liberty 1 mtr Diving
    Kylie Walters Sophomore Rampart 200 Free Relay
    Celia Webster Sophomore Monarch 100 Fly
    Ryley Williams Senior Thompson Valley 1 mtr Diving

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    Class 3A

    Swimmer of the year: Elise Mishmash, Salida

    Diver of the year: Rachel Alexander, Discovery Canyon

    Swim coach of the year: Wendy Gorie, Salida

    Dive coach of the year: Josh Kinney, Discovery Canyon

    First Team
    Name Year School Event(s)
    Rachel Alexander Senior Discovery Canyon 1 mtr Diving
    Hope Atkins Senior Evergreen 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay
    Caitlin Cairns Senior St. Mary’s 50 Free, 100 Fly
    Jillian Carlson Sophomore Delta 100 Breast
    Alyssa Cook Freshman Evergreen 200 Medley Relay
    Emma Diesslin Freshman Salida 200 Free Relay
    Remi Gucker Senior Evergreen 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay
    Taylor Jacobson Sophomore Evergreen 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay
    Jolie Kim Junior Kent Denver 200 IM, 500 Free
    Lily Lengerich Junior Salida 200 Free Relay
    Lucy Meinert Sophomore Green Mountain 100 Fly
    Elise Mishmash Senior Salida 100 Free, 200 Free Relay
    Hannah Rhude Junior Salida 200 Free Relay
    Victoria Sanders Sophomore Discovery Canyon 1 mtr Diving
    Abbie Scruton Junior Glenwood Springs 1 mtr Diving
    Sydney Silver   St. Mary’s Academy 200 Free, 100 Back
    Caitlin Smith Junior Evergreen 400 Free Relay
    Second Team
    Name Year School Event(s)
    Mackenzie Abbott   Colorado Academy 1 mtr Diving
    Caitlin Beery Junior Thomas Jefferson 500 Free, 200 Free Relay
    Alexis Behn Sophomore Durango 1 mtr Diving
    Phoebe Briney Senior Thomas Jefferson 200 Free Relay
    Amber Brooks Senior Kent Denver 400 Free Relay
    Libby Claassen Junior Glenwood Springs 1 mtr Diving
    Jamie Dellwardt Freshman Berthoud 200 IM, 100 Back
    Natalia Evans Junior Kent Denver 100 Free, 400 Free Relay
    Morgan George Senior Thomas Jefferson 200 Free Relay
    Courtney Giordano Freshman Erie 100 Fly
    Lilly Huggard Freshman Aspen 200 Medley Relay
    Payten Irwin Senior Erie 50 Free, 100 Fly
    Emily Jauch Junior Liberty Common 100 Breast
    Laila Khan-Farooqi Sophomore Aspen 200 Medley Relay
    Emily Kinney Junior Aspen 200 Medley Relay
    Kate Little Freshman Thomas Jefferson 200 Free Relay
    Juliet McGill Senior Glenwood Springs 1 mtr Diving
    Campbell Patteson Senior Kent Denver 1 mtr Diving
    Maylin Pollack Junior Kent Denver 400 Free Relay
    Kayla Tehrani Sophomore Aspen 200 Medley Relay

  • Girls basketball rankings: Rocky Ford moves up to No. 1 in 2A

    Rocky Ford has moved up to the top of the Class 2A girls 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 Girls 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 Cherry Creek (13) 10-1 139 1 2-0
    2 Grandview 10-2 117 2 2-0
    3 Valor Christian (1) 13-1 114 3 3-0
    4 Highlands Ranch 9-4 87 4 1-0
    5 Regis Jesuit 9-4 75 5 2-1
    6 Fossil Ridge 8-2 70 6 2-1
    7 Ralston Valley 10-2 56 7 2-0
    8 Fruita Monument 15-1 38 9 1-0
    9 Cherokee Trail 10-3 29 8 1-1
    10 Chaparral 11-2 24 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Vista Peak Prep 18, Fountain-Fort Carson 2, Mountain Vista 1.
    Dropped out
    Vista Peak Prep (10).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Mullen (12) 9-4 156 1 1-1
    2 Pueblo West (5) 11-1 155 2 1-1
    3 Sand Creek 11-1 122 5 3-0
    4 Green Mountain 12-1 99 4 2-0
    5 Holy Family 9-4 84 7 3-0
    6 Berthoud 12-1 80 3 1-1
    7 Falcon 10-3 52 – 3-0
    8 Erie 11-2 43 8 2-1
    9 Air Academy 7-4 29 6 1-2
    10 George Washington 9-3 16 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Thompson Valley 15, Montrose 14, Sierra 13, Evergreen 12, Ponderosa 11, Littleton 5, Mesa Ridge 5, Greeley Central 4, Pueblo County 4, Pueblo South 4, Canon City 3, Glenwood Springs 3, Golden 3, D’Evelyn 2, Mead 1.
    Dropped out
    Sierra (9), Montrose (10).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 St. Mary’s (11) 9-1 110 1 1-0
    2 Lutheran 8-1 80 2 2-0
    3 Pagosa Springs 8-2 72 6 2-0
    4 Centauri 10-1 69 3 1-1
    5 Alamosa 9-1 68 4 2-0
    6 The Academy 9-0 67 5 2-0
    7 The Vanguard 8-1 38 8 1-0
    8 Eaton 9-2 30 9 2-0
    9 Delta 7-3 29 – 2-0
    10 Platte Valley 6-2 20 7 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    University 16, Moffat County 2, Riverdale Ridge 2, Grand Valley 1, Trinidad 1.
    Dropped out
    University (10).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Rocky Ford (5) 11-0 130 2 2-0
    2 Limon (2) 8-1 120 5 2-0
    3 Holyoke (4) 9-1 117 1 1-1
    4 Rye (3) 11-0 99 3 3-0
    5 Del Norte 8-1 80 4 2-0
    6 Heritage Christian (1) 8-0 79 8 2-0
    7 Simla 8-1 58 9 3-0
    8 Sanford 5-4 37 6 1-0
    9 Wray 7-3 36 7 2-0
    10 Colorado Springs School 6-1 19 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Peyton 16, Meeker 15, Yuma 9, Hotchkiss 5, Hayden 4, Dawson 1.
    Dropped out
    Yuma (10).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Briggsdale (13) 9-0 148 1 2-0
    2 South Baca (1) 8-1 107 4 2-0
    3 Fleming 9-1 95 2 2-0
    4 Springfield (1) 9-1 94 5 2-0
    5 Lone Star 7-0 90 6 2-0
    6 Sangre de Cristo 5-2 77 3 0-0
    7 Merino 7-1 47 7 1-0
    8 Shining Mountain Waldorf 8-2 35 8 1-1
    9 Genoa-Hugo/Karval 6-3 28 9 2-0
    10 Kit Carson 6-3 24 10 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    McClave 14, Cotopaxi 13, De Beque 13, Elbert 11, Dove Creek 6, Wiley 6, Flatirons Academy 2, Otis 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • Girls basketball rankings: Polls see six newcomers

    (Vanessa Vandehey/vanessa-photography.net)

    This week’s girls basketball rankings added six new squads: Fruita Monument (5A), Sierra (4A), Montrose (4A), University (3A), Heritage Christian (2A), and Kit Carson (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 Girls 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 Cherry Creek (12) 8-1 147 1 3-0
    2 Grandview (1) 8-2 129 2 2-0
    3 Valor Christian (2) 10-1 124 3 2-0
    4 Highlands Ranch 8-4 104 4 1-1
    5 Regis Jesuit 7-3 86 5 2-0
    6 Fossil Ridge 6-1 73 7 0-0
    7 Ralston Valley 8-2 51 8 2-1
    8 Cherokee Trail 9-2 45 6 1-1
    9 Fruita Monument 14-1 28 – 2-0
    10 Vista Peak Prep 9-1 12 9 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Chaparral 8, Fountain-Fort Carson 8, Mountain Vista 7, Denver East 3.
    Dropped out
    Mountain Vista (10).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Mullen (13) 8-3 164 1 2-0
    2 Pueblo West (4) 10-0 154 2 1-0
    3 Berthoud 11-0 111 3 3-0
    4 Green Mountain 10-1 90 7 2-0
    5 Sand Creek 8-1 89 5 2-0
    6 Air Academy 6-2 79 6 1-0
    7 Holy Family 6-4 48 10 3-0
    8 Erie 9-1 44 4 1-1
    9 Sierra 7-3 34 – 2-0
    10 Montrose 11-2 22 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Ponderosa 21, Greeley Central 17, Falcon 15, Evergreen 11, George Washington 11, Pueblo County 5, Thompson Valley 5, Mesa Ridge 4, Pueblo South 4, Golden 3, D’Evelyn 2, Littleton 1, Mead 1.
    Dropped out
    Ponderosa (8), George Washington (9).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 St. Mary’s (13) 8-1 130 1 2-0
    2 Lutheran 6-1 97 2 0-0
    3 Centauri 9-0 95 3 0-0
    4 Alamosa 7-1 75 6 1-0
    5 The Academy 7-0 73 4 1-0
    6 Pagosa Springs 6-2 70 5 1-0
    7 Platte Valley 5-1 36 8 0-0
    8 The Vanguard 7-1 35 7 1-1
    9 Eaton 7-2 33 9 0-0
    10 University 7-2 27 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Delta 22, Resurrection Christian 9, Riverdale Ridge 4, Colorado Springs Christian 2, Manitou Springs 2, Moffat County 2, Brush 1, Grand Valley 1, Trinidad 1.
    Dropped out
    Delta (10).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holyoke (8) 8-0 104 1 1-0
    2 Rocky Ford (2) 9-0 91 2 1-0
    3 Rye 8-0 66 6 1-0
    4 Del Norte 6-1 62 3 1-0
    5 Limon 6-1 57 4 2-0
    6 Sanford 4-4 45 5 1-1
    7 Wray 5-3 30 7 1-1
    8 Heritage Christian (1) 6-0 28 – 2-0
    9 Simla 5-1 25 9 0-0
    10 Yuma 3-4 22 8 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Meeker 21, Ignacio 15, Rangely 11, Peyton 7, Colorado Springs School 6, Dawson 6, Byers 4, Hayden 4, Hotchkiss 1.
    Dropped out
    Ignacio (10).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Briggsdale (15) 7-0 168 1 1-0
    2 Fleming 7-1 126 3 2-0
    3 Sangre de Cristo 5-2 106 2 0-2
    4 South Baca (2) 6-1 102 5 2-0
    5 Springfield 7-1 88 4 2-0
    6 Lone Star 5-0 73 6 1-0
    7 Merino 6-1 48 7 2-0
    8 Shining Mountain Waldorf 7-1 40 10 1-0
    9 Genoa-Hugo/Karval 4-3 35 8 0-2
    10 Kit Carson 4-3 27 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Cotopaxi 26, Elbert 14, Wiley 12, De Beque 11, Evangelical Christian 9, Bethune 8, Dove Creek 6, Flatirons Academy 4, McClave 4, Kim/Branson 3, Deer Trail 2, Haxtun 2, Longmont Christian 2, Front Range Baptist 1, Mile High Academy 1.
    Dropped out
    Cotopaxi (9).

  • Girls basketball rankings: Changes abound after the break

    Rampart Mountain Vista girls basketball
    (Tim Bourke/TimBourke.com)

    There were quite a few changes to the girls basketball rankings heading out of the break, including Holyoke taking over as No. 1 in 2A.

    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 Girls 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 Cherry Creek (8) 5-1 123 1 1-0
    2 Grandview (2) 6-2 111 2 2-2
    3 Valor Christian (3) 8-1 110 4 4-1
    4 Highlands Ranch 7-3 87 3 3-2
    5 Regis Jesuit 5-3 55 5 1-3
    6 Cherokee Trail 8-1 53 7 1-0
    7 Fossil Ridge 6-1 52 6 1-0
    8 Ralston Valley 6-1 51 8 1-0
    9 Vista Peak Prep 8-1 20 10 2-1
    10 Mountain Vista 6-3 16 – 2-2
    Others receiving votes:
    Denver East 12, Fruita Monument 7, Fountain-Fort Carson 5, Monarch 3, Chaparral 2, Chatfield 2, Columbine 2, Horizon 2, Broomfield 1, Overland 1.
    Dropped out
    Denver East (9).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Mullen (13) 6-3 181 1 2-2
    2 Pueblo West (6) 9-0 172 2 2-0
    3 Berthoud 8-0 119 3 4-0
    4 Erie 8-0 97 8 3-0
    5 Sand Creek 6-1 80 7 3-0
    6 Air Academy 5-2 71 4 2-0
    7 Green Mountain 8-1 69 6 3-0
    8 Ponderosa 8-1 56 – 4-1
    9 George Washington 6-2 55 5 2-2
    10 Holy Family 3-4 30 10 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Montrose 29, Greeley Central 24, Sierra 16, Mesa Ridge 13, Falcon 10, Evergreen 7, Pueblo South 4, Golden 3, Thompson Valley 3, Cheyenne Mountain 2, D’Evelyn 2, Palmer Ridge 2.
    Dropped out
    Mesa Ridge (9).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 St. Mary’s (12) 6-1 120 1 1-1
    2 Lutheran 6-1 90 3 2-1
    3 Centauri 9-0 87 6 3-0
    4 The Academy 6-0 71 10 0-0
    5 Pagosa Springs 5-2 70 2 3-1
    6 Alamosa 6-1 68 7 1-0
    7 The Vanguard 6-0 36 – 2-0
    8 Platte Valley 5-1 32 8 2-0
    9 Eaton 7-2 30 5 4-1
    10 Delta 2-3 20 4 0-2
    Others receiving votes:
    University 14, Cedaredge 5, Moffat County 3, Resurrection Christian 3, Riverdale Ridge 3, Trinidad 3, Colorado Springs Christian 2, Manitou Springs 1, SkyView Academy 1, Sterling 1.
    Dropped out
    Colorado Springs Christian (9).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holyoke (5) 7-0 67 8 4-0
    2 Rocky Ford (1) 8-0 63 – 4-0
    3 Del Norte 5-1 52 4 1-0
    4 Limon 4-1 51 1 1-1
    5 Sanford (1) 3-3 48 2 1-1
    6 Rye (1) 7-0 47 – 1-0
    7 Wray (1) 4-2 36 3 0-1
    8 Yuma 2-4 24 5 1-1
    9 Simla 5-1 20 10 1-1
    10 Ignacio 2-3 19 9 0-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Heritage Christian 14, Meeker 13, Byers 10, Hayden 8, Rangely 8, Colorado Springs School 6, Swink 4, Dawson 2, Paonia 2, Hotchkiss 1.
    Dropped out
    Meeker (6), Swink (7).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Briggsdale (13) 6-0 148 1 2-0
    2 Sangre de Cristo (2) 5-0 122 3 1-0
    3 Fleming 5-1 86 2 2-1
    4 Springfield 5-1 75 8 3-0
    5 South Baca 4-1 69 4 1-0
    6 Lone Star 4-0 54 7 1-0
    7 Merino 4-1 38 5 1-0
    8 Genoa-Hugo/Karval 4-1 37 9 2-0
    9 Cotopaxi 5-1 30 – 2-0
    10 Shining Mountain Waldorf 6-1 29 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Wiley 20, Kit Carson 17, McClave 15, Dove Creek 11, Longmont Christian 10, Evangelical Christian 7, Bethune 5, De Beque 5, Mile High Academy 5, Prairie 5, Flatirons Academy 4, Front Range Baptist 4, Elbert 3, Belleview Christian 2, Haxtun 2, Kim/Branson 2, Cheraw 1.
    Dropped out
    Wiley (6), McClave (10).

  • Editor’s picks: Our favorite stories from 2019

    On Thursday, we brought you our most-read stories from the 2019 calendar year. Today, we list some of our favorite stories that have run on CHSAANow this year, ordered chronologically.

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    Southern Colorado basketball official Nick Lave calls it a career after 41 years

    Basketball official Nick Lave
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Jan. 4 | By Dan Mohrmann

    For one last time on Thursday night, Nick Lave took the court to do what he has done for 41 years as a basketball official in Colorado. He wanted to make the playing field level and let the kids decide the outcome of the game.

    Read the full story here

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    Jaedon Bowles is on a mission to get Manual boys basketball some respect

    Kent Denver Manual boys basketball Jaedon Bowles
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Jan. 18 | By Dan Mohrmann

    After just a few minutes, it’s clear that Manual senior guard Jaedon Bowles belongs on a basketball court.

    Read the full story here

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    Brennan Rigsby is helping De Beque boys basketball evolve into a small school power

    (Photo courtesy of Kristie Radel)

    Jan. 25 | By Dan Mohrmann

    A lot of Colorado high school basketball fans will often have a question floating around in their heads: What did Brennan Rigsby do yesterday?

    Read the full story here

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    Remembering the Coach Irv Brown and his lasting impact

    (Photo courtesy of Steve Bell)

    Feb. 12 | By Dennis Pleuss

    Irv Brown guided Arvada High School’s baseball team to a state championship in the spring of 1964.

    Read the full story here

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    Ponderosa’s Cohlton Schultz: A once-in-a-generation wrestler who just may be the state’s best

    Ponderosa ThunderRidge wrestling
    (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    Feb. 20 | By Ryan Casey

    He was in Slovakia, fresh off making the semifinals in an international tournament, and Cohlton Schultz couldn’t shake the disappointment.

    Read the full story here

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    History made: Three wrestlers become four-time state champions

    State wrestling
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

    Feb. 23 | By Brian Miller

    It was an historic night at Pepsi Center, something that wasn’t lost on those who were there to witness greatness first-hand.

    Read the full story here

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    An epic video recap of the 2019 state wrestling tournament

    Feb. 25 | By Kai Casey

    The 2019 state wrestling tournament saw three four-time champions, and a host of other epic moments over the three days at the Pepsi Center.

    Watch the video here

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    DSST: Stapleton boys basketball coach Soco Sandoval thrives on his youth

    (Courtesy photo)

    Feb. 28 | By Dan Mohrmann

    Sometimes an age gap is overrated. That certainly appears to be the case for the boys basketball team at DSST: Stapleton.

    Read the full story here

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    Grandview girls basketball leaning on youth in big moments

    Grandview girls basketball Lauren Betts
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    March 7 | By Brian Miller

    Last March, Lauren Betts was an eighth-grade student watching Grandview’s girls basketball team win a second consecutive Class 5A state championship at the Denver Coliseum.

    Read the full story here

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    Pine Creek baseball’s Riley Cornelio brings next-level heat

    Pine Creek baseball Riley Cornelio
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    March 27 | By Dan Mohrmann

    As the Pine Creek hitters get their practice swings in before game time, a very distinct noise can be heard off the third base foul line.

    Read the full story here

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    Unified bowling, girls wrestling and boys volleyball become sanctioned sports

    2019 Legislative Council meeting
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    April 24 | By Ryan Casey

    Unified bowling, girls wrestling and boys volleyball were all approved in a vote by the Legislative Council during its annual meeting on Wednesday. 

    Read the full story here

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    Yuma’s Paul Brophy wasn’t going to let cancer keep him off the baseball field

    (Courtesy of Laurie Kjosness)

    April 24 | By Dan Mohrmann

    Yuma pitcher Paul Brophy might be the toughest student-athlete in Colorado. One look at his stat line in MaxPreps will show casual fans that he’s certainly good at baseball, but sometimes measuring toughness is difficult to do.

    Read the full story here

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    Girls track: Valor Christian’s Anna Hall puts the finishing touches on a remarkable career; other top performances from the meet

    (Brad Cochi/CHSAANow.com)

    May 18 | By Brad Cochi

    Five weeks ago, Anna Hall’s ankle was in a boot and with her final Colorado track and field state championships in doubt, the Valor Christian senior wasn’t doing much smiling around that time.

    Read the full story here

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    Spurs guard Derrick White, a Legend grad, reflects on the impact of high school basketball

    (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    June 27 | By Ryan Casey

    In the same fieldhouse where he had once been a camper, and later a coach at camps, Derrick White hosted his inaugural Basketball Academy this week, drawing hundreds of attendees who ranged from elementary high school.

    Read the full story here

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    Prairie’s Hannah Kinnison shows that Division I volleyball talent is littered throughout Colorado

    (Kevin Saffer/MaxPreps)

    July 22 | By Dan Mohrmann

    A stigma sometimes exists in high school sports that if an athlete wants to play their sport at a high level in college, they must play at a big high school.

    Read the full story here

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    Golden’s softball twins present double trouble for opponents

    (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    Aug. 16 | By Dennis Pleuss

    The offensive numbers Golden’s identical twins Makayla and Makenzie Middleton have put up the previous three seasons on the softball field is mind boggling.

    Read the full story here

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    Front Range golf tournament experiments with complete digital scoring

    DPL boys golf Varsity Cup
    (Marlee Smith/CHSAANow.com)

    Aug. 16 | By Dan Mohrmann

    The Front Range golf tournament that was played at Riverdale Knolls this past Wednesday was yet another sign that high school athletics are moving further into the digital age.

    Read the full story here

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    Kit Carson’s small-town environment provides a memorable game day experience to its football team

    (Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos)

    Aug. 18 | By Dan Mohrmann

    Roughly 20 minutes after journeying southbound from the junction of Colorado Highways 94 and U.S. Route 287, passing cars roll into a small community that houses a dominant football program.

    Read the full story here

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    Air Academy RB Sam Beers has rushed for 12 TDs in the past two games

    Air Academy Cheyenne Mountain football Sam Beers
    (Derek Lee/CHSAANow.com)

    Sept. 27 | By Derek Lee

    Lightning threatened before game time and rain drizzled down as well, but Sam Beers brought the thunder all game long.

    Read the full story here

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    Steamboat Springs volleyball coach Wendy Hall wins 500th career match

    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Oct. 4 | By Ryan Casey

    Wendy Hall joined elite company on Thursday night as she won her 500th career match.

    Read the full story here

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    Alameda boys soccer building something special

    (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    Oct. 7 | By Dennis Pleuss

    Alameda International boys soccer coach Cesar Alcocer is helping to set a new standard.

    Read the full story here

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    Erie slugger Kat Sackett is hitting a ton of homers — when teams decide to pitch to her

    Kat Sackett Erie softball
    (Paul Soriano)

    Oct. 10 | By Paul Soriano

    Game days for Erie softball star Kat Sackett are a walk in the park — literally.

    Read the full story here

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    State gymnastics: Thornton’s Hailey Like shines during individual event finals

    (Paul Soriano/CHSAANow.com)

    Nov. 9 | By Paul Soriano

    Thornton’s Hailey Like put the rest of Class 5A on notice Saturday at the state gymnastics individual event finals.

    Read the full story here

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    A look back at the 2019 state volleyball tournament

    Nov. 20 | By Boogie Brown Media

    A dramatic look back at the 2019 state volleyball tournament, including all the dogpiles, celebrations and championship moments.

    Watch the video

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    Video: A look back at the 2019 4A and 5A football championships

    Dec. 9 | By Boogie Brown Media

    It was an epic Championship Saturday at Mile High during the 4A and 5A state football championships.Watch the video

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    Sargent one of many schools benefiting from state spirit’s new game day division

    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Dec. 6 | By Dan Mohrmann

    Throughout a given school year, the most exposure that fans have to their respective schools spirit teams are what they see on the sidelines during other competitions. The purpose of those teams is to generate excitement and enthusiasm for football, basketball or volleyball teams.

    Read the full story here

  • The ambitions of Kylee Blacksten and Air Academy girls basketball are powered by her work ethic

    Air Academy girls basketball coach Phil Roiko just laughs when trying to describe what Kylee Blacksten’s shot looked like as a freshman.

    An easy way to describe it is that it’s not as refined as it is today.

    But with Blacksten being one of the most talented girls basketball players in the state, he prefers to be more descriptive, if nothing else just be able to talk about how far she’s come in the last four years.

    “As a freshman it had this weird twist to it and everything,” he said.

    And as he said it, he was trying to demonstrate the way in which the ball was spinning on that shot. Roiko looked more like an umpire signaling for a home run than a basketball coach gesturing the spin of a shot.

    “Now it’s smooth,” he says with a sly grin.

    There’s nothing about Blacksten’s game as a senior for the Kadets that isn’t smooth. At any given point of a game, she can handle the ball, find an open teammate after drawing a double-team, attack the basket, knock down long range shots and defend.

    She’s a complete player and that exactly what the University of Colorado thought when convinced her to play in Boulder when her time at Air Academy is over.

    “They’re recruiting me to play the three and I love driving (to the hoop),” Blacksten said. “That’s my favorite part is driving and then that kick out and then that awesome three that everyone screams and yells about. The running aspect that it will fit.”

    The lesson is cliche, but it doesn’t make any less true. Blacksten’s path from a weird twist in her jumpshot to a Division I prospect didn’t happen overnight. In fact, it came by making overnights shorter in time.

    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    To evolve into the player she’s become, she learned to take advantage of every minute of the day, even if that meant early in the mornings when everyone else was asleep.

    “Instead of just sleeping in, a lot of kids take partials in the morning and are sleeping, she’s going and working with her skills coach.,” Roiko said. “So that’s, this tells you the dedication she has, where other kids are sleeping and she’s working on her game and that’s paid off.”

    Playing college basketball has been a dream of hers ever since she was a kid. She comes from a family of athletes and both of her parents had the opportunity to play collegiately, but neither one panned out.

    When she decided that she wanted to get to that next level, she felt like she was doing it for her parents just as much as she was doing it for herself.

    “It was kind of like they got it but didn’t go,” Blacksten said. So it’s always been my dream to go play.”

    But first thing’s first. The Kadets are looking to bounce back from what they felt like was a premature departure from the Class 4A girls basketball tournament last year.

    Graduation took a heavy toll on the team and the only two players with significant varsity experience were Blacksten and junior Annie Louthan.

    As the lone senior in the starting lineup — and one of two total on the roster — logic says that Blacksten should be the bona fide leader on the floor. But in the way that most people think of that role, that’s not her style. She’s not as vocal as many would expect her to be. But her style certainly plays into the make up of Air Academy’s team.

    “We’re all a family and we all love each other,” Blacksten said. “We all support each other and we really do want the best for each other.”

    With just one loss in this young season, there’s still plenty of time to do the best for each other. And if the evolution of this year’s team is anything like Blacksten’s shot from four years ago, a deep playoff run may once again be in the cards for the Kadets.

  • All-state football teams for the 2019 season

    The 2019 all-state football teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

    Players were placed onto the first-team, second-team and honorable mention based upon the number of votes they received. In 5A-1A, spots were reserved for linemen and one kicker/punter, while 8-man reserved spots for linemen.

    CHSAA does not determine who makes or doesn’t make the team; they are created from the results of the coaches’ vote.

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    Class 5A

    Cherry Creek Columbine football
    (PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Jayle Stacks, Cherry Creek

    Coach of the year: Matt Loyd, Ralston Valley

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Reece Atteberry Eaglecrest Senior T/C
    Garrett Bishop Pomona Senior T
    Henry Blackburn Fairview Senior WR/DB/K
    Cade Bruckman Grandview Senior MLB/FB
    Andrew Gentry Columbine Senior T/G
    Julian Hammond III Cherry Creek Junior QB
    Tanner Hollens Columbine Senior RB
    Jack Howell Valor Christian Junior FS/QB
    Aidan Keanaaina Mullen Senior NG/G
    Carson Lee Cherry Creek Senior G/C
    Justin Lohrenz Columbine Senior DE
    Kyle Moretti Pomona Senior MLB/FB
    Seyi Oladipo Eaglecrest Junior CB
    Myles Purchase Cherry Creek Junior CB/RB
    Caleb Rillos Ralston Valley Senior WR/TE
    Roger Rosengarten Valor Christian Senior T/DE
    Gavin Sawchuk Valor Christian Sophomore RB/WR
    Noah Schmidt Grandview Junior RB/SS
    Jayle Stacks Cherry Creek Senior RB
    Sanjay Strickland Pomona Senior MLB
    Arden Walker Cherry Creek Junior DE/TE
    Gus Zilinskas Cherry Creek Junior DT/TE
    Trey Zuhn Fossil Ridge Junior T/DE
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Aidan Atkinson Fairview Senior QB
    Cole Bloomer Arapahoe Senior DE/T
    Brian Brogan Valor Christian Senior K
    Brian Crespo Poudre Senior T
    JJ Galbreath Ralston Valley Senior CB/WR
    Samuel Hart Cherokee Trail Junior TE
    Brycen Heil Grandview Senior NG/G
    Andrew Lauritzen Columbine Senior DE
    Chase Lopez Pomona Senior SS/WR/FS
    Nicco Marchiol Regis Jesuit Sophomore QB
    Nick Miles Chaparral Senior TE
    Clay Nanke Regis Jesuit Junior DE/TE
    Chase Penry Cherry Creek Junior WR
    Jack Pospisil Pomona Junior WR/FS
    Shane Provost Boulder Senior RB/DE
    Obasanjo Sanni Smoky Hill Senior RB
    Braden Siders Ralston Valley Senior DE/LB
    Cameron Smith Legend Senior DE/TE
    Grant Stewartson Highlands Ranch Senior DT/DE
    Khari Upshaw Smoky Hill Senior DE
    Julian Williams Cherokee Trail Senior MLB
    Chase Wilson Ralston Valley Senior RB
    Brayden Wood Fairview Junior DE

    Honorable mention:

    • Justin Anetone, Doherty, Senior, NG/DT
    • Matthew Baer, Regis Jesuit, Junior, DE/DT/TE
    • Jay Barry, Denver East, Junior, WR/DB
    • Matty Bartels, Cherokee Trail, Senior, SB/SS
    • Brandon Becker, Doherty, Senior, QB/WR
    • Wiley Bennett, Boulder, Senior, WR/FS
    • Brendan Bills, Fountain-Fort Carson, Senior, OL/DL
    • Walker Brickle, Ralston Valley, Senior, QB
    • Josh Carlson, Arapahoe, Senior, G/MLB
    • Enrique Chavez, Horizon, Senior, G
    • Zane Claypool, Castle View, Senior, C/DL
    • Davon Desmond, Rangeview, Senior, RB/CB
    • Delonte Dickey, Cherry Creek, Senior, LB
    • Aaron Franklin, Denver East, Senior, WR/DB
    • Chris Franquemont, ThunderRidge, Senior, WR
    • Cyrus Goldsmith, Far Northeast Warriors, Junior, DT/OL/DL
    • Michael Greene, Arapahoe, Junior, C/DT
    • Hunter Hammerschmidt, ThunderRidge, Senior, T/DE
    • Alec Hargreaves, Rocky Mountain, Senior, DE/DT
    • Adam Harrington, Columbine, Senior, RB/DB
    • Camwrin Harris, Overland, Senior, DB/WR
    • Connor Hinkle, Mountain Range, Junior, RB/QB
    • Adam Holton, Mountain Vista, Junior, QB
    • John Hoyland, Legacy, Senior, K/P
    • Jordan Jackson, Castle View, Senior, RB/MLB
    • Romin Jimenez, Pomona, Junior, G
    • Peter Krohn, Rocky Mountain, Senior, TE/DE
    • Isaac Lacy, Lakewood, Junior, DL/OL
    • Justin Michael, Poudre, Junior, T/G/TE
    • Bryson Miller, Legend, Senior, OL
    • Hunter O’Connor, Legacy, Senior, DE
    • Daniel Ortiz jr, Prairie View, Senior, MLB
    • Grant Page, Fairview, Sophomore, WR
    • Blake Rarog, Legend, Senior, RB
    • Leslie Richardson III, Smoky Hill, Junior, QB
    • Isaac Ross, Ralston Valley, Senior, G
    • Jake Rubley, Highlands Ranch, Junior, QB
    • Ryan Rule, Highlands Ranch, Senior, T/DT
    • Alexi Sanchez ventura, Cherry Creek, Senior, K
    • Loris Sasia, ThunderRidge, Senior, P/DE
    • TaShon Smith, Fountain-Fort Carson, Junior, DB/WR
    • Matt Smith, Mountain Vista, Senior, RB/WR
    • Grayson Stovall, Regis Jesuit, Sophomore, T/DT
    • Adam Tasei, Columbine, Junior, K
    • Anthony Thomas, Rangeview, Senior, G/DT
    • Evan Tollinchi, ThunderRidge, Senior, DT/NG
    • James Walker II, Cherry Creek, Junior, WR/RB
    • Christian Wyatt, Valor Christian, Senior, DE/OG

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    Class 4A

    Ponderosa Pine Creek football
    (Paul Shepardson/PaulShedardsonPhotography.com)

    Player of the year: David Moore III, Pine Creek

    Coach of the year: Todd Miller, Pine Creek

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Ben Beecher Ponderosa Senior DE/LB/RB
    Tyler Carpenter Broomfield Senior C/DT
    Ja’Derris Carr-Kersh Vista PEAK Prep Junior RB/CB
    Justin Cash Ponderosa Senior K/P
    Dillon Derting Pueblo West Senior DE/FB/K
    Terrance Ferguson Heritage Junior WR/TE
    Gavin Herberg Pine Creek Senior QB
    Zaine Hood Brighton Junior DE/OL
    Cooper Kientz Chatfield Senior DE/T
    Eddie Kyle Pine Creek Senior WR/CB
    Max Lofy Pine Creek Senior ATH
    Chandler Mason Pueblo West Senior QB/TE
    David Moore III Pine Creek Senior RB/CB
    Braylen Nelson Vista PEAK Prep Junior DT/T
    Charlie Offerdahl Dakota Ridge Junior FS/CB/WR
    Trey Ortega Broomfield Senior CB/SB
    Caden Peters Broomfield Senior SB/CB
    Ben Robuck Montrose Senior G/LB
    Elias Rolfe Pine Creek Senior DE/DT
    Rece Rowan Pine Creek Senior DE/TE
    Cole Simmons Montrose Senior FB/LB
    Kole Taylor Grand Junction Central Senior TE/DE
    Bryant Walker Broomfield Senior T/DT
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Mikee Barker Ponderosa Senior CB/RB/WR
    Brady Bohlinger Windsor Senior LB/TE
    Matthew Eich Broomfield Junior K/P
    Wyett Ekeler Windsor Senior WB/LB
    Micah Hafler Heritage Senior DE
    Jack Hanenburg Ponderosa Junior QB
    James Hess Dakota Ridge Senior DE/DT
    Michael House Pueblo West Senior T/G
    Soren Howard Wheat Ridge Senior DE/OT/ATH
    Tanner Jolley Fruita Monument Junior OL/DE
    Emmert Kastendieck Montrose Senior RB/CB
    Carson Loveridge Grand Junction Senior RB/MLB
    James McMahon-Carter Ponderosa Senior DL
    Izaak McWilliams Dakota Ridge Senior OL/DL
    Daniel Nickels Chatfield Senior WR/SS
    Zack Rakowsky Loveland Junior QB/CB
    Santiago Ramirez Chatfield Senior CB/RB/SB
    Josh Ramos Jr. Bear Creek Senior MLB/LB
    Bryce Rhode Longmont Senior C/G
    Austin Robison Skyline Senior TE/DE
    Gene Sledge Jr Vista PEAK Prep Senior RB
    AJ Tennessen Monarch Senior TE/DE
    Andy Vickery Heritage Senior G/NG/C

    Honorable mention:

    • Sam Beers, Air Academy, Freshman, RB
    • Grayden Bridwell, Skyline, Junior, SB/DB/ATH
    • Dalton Brummer, Windsor, Senior, DE
    • Collin Brungardt, Windsor, Senior, NG/OT
    • Julian Buerk, Denver South, Junior, QB/FS
    • Are’an Burr, Air Academy, Junior, MLB/TE
    • Nate Campanelli, Golden, Senior, OL/DT
    • Yahir Chairez-salazar, Greeley Central, Sophomore, MLB/RB/LB
    • Mike Cornelius, Liberty, Senior, RB/LB
    • Erick Covington, Gateway, Junior, QB
    • Conner Cummiskey, Heritage, Senior, QB
    • Ty’Ren Draper, Hinkley, Junior, RB/DB/DL
    • Hall Edmonds, Broomfield, Junior, MLB/RB
    • Kyle Elligot, Cheyenne Mountain, Senior, WR/CB/FS
    • Brayden Engelking, Longmont, Senior, MLB
    • Beau Freyler, Pine Creek, Junior, SS
    • Ben Gultig, Dakota Ridge, Junior, QB
    • Max Hart, Dakota Ridge, Junior, WR/CB/K
    • Joel Hesse, Skyline, Junior, OT/DT
    • Hayden Iverson, Fort Collins, Senior, QB
    • John Joseph, Widefield, Senior, MLB/LB/G
    • Justice Kaneta, Brighton, Senior, MLB/TE
    • Tank Lugo, Golden, Senior, DL/OT
    • Denim Luster, Fruita Monument, Senior, RB/SS
    • Colby Mauck, Loveland, Senior
    • LaDarius Mays, Coronado, Senior, RB/CB
    • Dawson Menegatti, Pueblo West, Senior, WR/RB
    • Kevin Mulligan, Golden, Senior, WR/FS
    • Erik Olsen, Heritage, Junior, TE
    • Daniel Parsek, Mountain View, Junior, MLB/WR
    • Mussa Pene, Liberty, Senior, WR/DB
    • Steve Reyes, Dakota Ridge, Junior, MLB/FB
    • Cole Riters, Silver Creek, Senior, FS/WR
    • Dave Sapa, Fort Collins, Senior, FB/DL
    • Tanner Sawyer, Fruita Monument, Junior, OL/DL
    • Chase Silva, Skyline, Junior, QB
    • Kevin Starnes, Standley Lake, Senior, FB/LB
    • Trey Stewart, Monarch, Senior, LB/WR
    • Grant Swenson, Broomfield, Senior, WR/CB
    • Aiden Tank, Longmont, Senior, RB/FB
    • Rocco Tate, Wheat Ridge, Junior, RB
    • Grant Tucker, Rampart, Senior, T/DT
    • Alan Wallace jr., Mesa Ridge, Senior, T/DT
    • Antonio Welch-Soto, Broomfield, Senior, RB/MLB/LB
    • Christopher (JR) William, Thornton, Senior, TE/DE
    • Jaleen Young, Vista Ridge, Senior, DE/DT
    • Raul Martinez, Montrose, Junior, OL/DL
    • Colin Simcox, Chatfield, Senior, LB/WR

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    Class 3A

    Palmer Ridge Pueblo South football
    (Lance Wendt/LanceWendt.com)

    Player of the year: Raef Ruel, Palmer Ridge

    Coach of the year: Ryan Goddard, Pueblo South

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Caleb Barker Conifer Senior DT/OT
    Gage Clawson Discovery Canyon Senior MLB/G
    Jackson Dickerson Pueblo South Senior WR
    Kaden Dudley Palmer Ridge Junior ATH/WR/S
    Luke Dunker Frederick Senior K/P
    Chad Gilman Conifer Senior G/DT
    Jake Green Frederick Senior QB/FS/SS
    Sam Horneck Conifer Senior WR/CB
    Everett Howland Durango Senior LB/RB
    George Longoria Pueblo South Junior RB/LB
    Nick Norris Fort Morgan Senior T/DT
    Marshall Pike Discovery Canyon Senior FB/DT
    Jackson Ramer Frederick Senior T/DT
    Cameron Reiman Palmer Ridge Senior T/DT
    Anthony Roberson II Palmer Ridge Senior CB/SB/WR
    Raef Ruel Palmer Ridge Senior RB/QB/SB
    Andy Smith Pueblo South Senior DE
    Keshaun Taylor Thomas Jefferson Senior WR/SS
    Trey Towndrow Green Mountain Senior QB/RB
    Cameron Tucker Palisade Senior QB/FS
    Jake Wachter Mead Senior RB/SS
    Tyler White Pueblo South Senior DE/DT/G
    Carver Willis Durango Senior T/DT
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Kai Arneson Lewis-Palmer Senior T/LS/DT
    Will Banks Green Mountain Senior DE
    Jacob Bartholomew Mead Senior TE/DE
    Brandon Belgrave Lutheran Senior WR/CB/LB
    Josh Bradford Erie Senior TE/DE
    Cody Bruce Palmer Ridge Senior G
    Dane Campbell Discovery Canyon Senior G/DT
    Michael Clementson Frederick Senior T/G/C
    Carl Cox Palisade Senior MLB/G
    Liam Gray Holy Family Junior K/WR/DE
    J.R. Hart Conifer Senior QB/DB
    Matt Lee Eagle Valley Senior SS/WR
    Ky’a Martin Palmer Ridge Senior TE/DE
    Quinn Meinert Green Mountain Senior LB
    Samuel Ness Lutheran Senior OL/DE
    Jacob Ortega Fort Morgan Senior RB/WR/DB
    Logan Petit Pueblo South Senior QB
    Emmanuel Pregnon Thomas Jefferson Senior T
    Ben Sargent Palisade Senior K/P
    Makeah Scippio Harrison Senior TE/DE
    Zach Surface Discovery Canyon Senior SS/TE
    Noah Wagner Conifer Senior LB/TB
    Jordan Woolverton Durango Junior QB/FS

    Honorable mention:

    • Colby Arlington, Erie, Senior, C/NG
    • Jj Armstrong, Green Mountain, Junior, T/DT
    • JT Baughman, Roosevelt, Senior, RB/LB
    • Arthur Braach, Pueblo East, Senior, T/DT
    • Noah Brom, Palmer Ridge, Senior, RB/MLB
    • Carter Cassin, Evergreen, Junior, RB/CB
    • Paxton Crowell, Lewis-Palmer, Senior, FS/WR
    • DeShon Gallegos, Skyview, Junior, QB/CB
    • Luke Guarienti, Pueblo South, Junior, WR/FS
    • Jose Handford, Pueblo County, Senior, RB/LB
    • Logan Harris, Palisade, Senior, DE/TE
    • Fynn Hyson, Durango, Senior, DE/TE
    • Jonah Isakson, Discovery Canyon, Senior, QB/FS
    • Brayden Keys, Mead, Junior, RB/CB
    • Aaron Kness, Northridge, Junior, MLB/TE/LS
    • Cord Kringlen, Holy Family, Junior, OL/DL
    • Kaleb Lee, Mead, Senior, C/T
    • Darius McFarland, Falcon, Sophomore, /RB/FS
    • George Mendoza, Skyview, Senior, WR/DB
    • Jaseim Mitchell, Harrison, Junior, QB/WR
    • Andre Norman, Lutheran, Senior, WR/CB
    • Braedon Peters, Holy Family, Senior, WR/DB
    • Justin Podojil, Roosevelt, Senior, DE/TE
    • Zach Pribyl, Palmer Ridge, Senior, K
    • Marcellus Reed, Palmer Ridge, Junior, WR/CB
    • Matt Schlieper, Green Mountain, Senior, DE
    • Bryce Schmidt, Mead, Senior, G
    • Avery Shunneson, Thomas Jefferson, Junior, MLB/TE
    • John Slowey, Steamboat Springs, Senior, OL/DL
    • Ian Smith, Pueblo South, Senior, DE
    • Noah Tack, Lutheran, Senior, MLB/WR
    • Mason Veve, Erie, Junior, RB
    • John Wagner, Evergreen, Junior, TE/DE
    • Cooper Walton, Roosevelt, Sophomore, RB/LB
    • Romeo Wells, Harrison, Senior, RB/LB

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    Class 2A

    Delta Sterling football
    (Paul Shepardson)

    Player of the year: Brock Shalla, Sterling

    Coach of the year: Rob Busmente, Sterling

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Tanner Applebee Resurrection Christian Junior MLB/RB
    Zach Busmente Sterling Senior MLB/T
    Brandon Butler Delta Senior OL/DE
    Nolan Bynum Delta Junior QB/LB
    Hayden Cooper The Classical Academy Senior K/DB/ATH
    Buck Coors Resurrection Christian Senior QB/CB
    Colby Frias Platte Valley Senior DE/OL
    Erick Granados Faith Christian Senior RB/CB
    Hunter Hughes Delta Senior WR/DB
    Walker Kee Lamar Senior RB/SB
    Gauge Lockhart Delta Senior TE/DE
    Ernesto Lopez Basalt Senior OL/DL
    Thomas Lowry D’Evelyn Senior WR/DB/Ret
    Ethan Mackley Rifle Senior DE/T
    Jaxon McCracken Sterling Senior SS/SB
    Cole Morse Elizabeth Senior DE/T
    Cole Palmer The Classical Academy Senior OL/LB
    Jackson Rappaport Basalt Senior WR/DE
    Brock Shalla Sterling Senior QB/SS
    Sawyer Shepherd Resurrection Christian Senior DE/TE
    Sy Spitz Lamar Senior G/NG
    Levi Warfel Rifle Senior RB/LB
    Josh Yancey Platte Valley Senior TB/SS/WB
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Paden Bailey Pagosa Springs Senior RB/LB/K/P
    Drew Book Sterling Senior –
    Aron Buchmann Faith Christian Senior LB/WR
    Mac Copeland Bennett Junior RB/MLB
    Bryson Cox Woodland Park Junior TE/DE
    Gabe Estrada Lamar Senior MLB
    Garrett Everitt Faith Christian Junior DE/DT
    Aaron Finch Faith Christian Senior C/T
    Nate Gravagno Englewood Junior SS/WR
    Josiah Hazard Englewood Senior DE/TE
    Ariel Herrera Rifle Senior OL/DL
    Hector Magana Eaton Senior T/DE
    Taylor May The Classical Academy Senior OL/DL
    Elias Naranjo Resurrection Christian Senior DL/OL
    Cade Palmer The Classical Academy Sophomore RB/DB
    Alberto Perez Platte Valley Senior K/LB
    Darius Richards Bishop Machebeuf Senior RB/DB
    Nehamia Santa Cruz Platte Valley Senior G/MLB
    Kenny Tlaxcala Rifle Senior WR/SS
    Ryan Wecker Sterling Senior –
    Nick Wellen Brush Senior RB/MLB
    Nathan Workman Delta Senior WR/DB
    Tanner True Eaton Junior DE/C

    Honorable mention:

    • Rulbe Alvarado, Basalt, Junior, WR/DB
    • Mikey Babi, Bennett, Junior, QB/RB/CB
    • Justin Baxstrom, Pagosa Springs, Senior, OT/DT
    • Roman Benevides, Bishop Machebeuf, Senior, DT/OL
    • Drew Bobo, Resurrection Christian, Sophomore, OL/DL
    • Brandon Boston, The Academy, Senior, MLB/QB/K
    • Will Bradley, Faith Christian, Senior, DE
    • John Foutz, Bayfield, Senior, OG/MLB
    • Seth Hagan, Prospect Ridge Academy, Senior, RB/LB
    • Javi Hernandez, Eaton, Senior, WR/CB
    • Ian Jackson, Alamosa, Senior, ATH/WR/DB
    • Tristan Johnston, Basalt, Senior, TE/LB
    • Mitch Lewis, Pagosa Springs, Junior, WR/RB/DB
    • Reade Lindgren, Resurrection Christian, Senior, WR
    • Jay Mares, Alameda, Senior, DT/T
    • Cayden Mazurek, Riverdale Ridge, Junior, WR/FS/P
    • Kalon Mead, Bayfield, Senior, TE/LB
    • Gabe Montes, Platte Valley, Senior, LB/TB
    • Emanuel Munoz alcala, University, Senior, DT/G
    • Tucker Myers, Sterling, Junior, WR/S
    • Michael Osgood, Faith Christian, Senior, LB/WR
    • Conner Polenz, Sterling, Senior
    • Zane Rankin, Lamar, Junior, QB/CB
    • Matthew Redmond, Kent Denver, Senior, TE/DE
    • Spencer Renfroe, Eaton, Senior, RB/LB
    • Shug Reynolds, Middle Park, Senior
    • Mason Robertson, Englewood, Senior, QB/LB
    • Luke Seewald, Brush, Senior, QB/LB/SS
    • Damian Spell, Coal Ridge, Senior, DT/OG/G
    • Cooper Stratmeyer, Berthoud, Senior, RB/WR/CB
    • Josh Straw, Rifle, Junior, OL/DL
    • Holden Stutsman, Rifle, Senior, QB
    • Sander Sveen, Kent Denver, Junior, MLB/G
    • Will Thompson, D’Evelyn, Senior, K
    • Koby Ullery, Elizabeth, Senior, QB/MLB
    • Angel Villarruel, Englewood, Senior, OL/DL/K
    • Zayne Walker, Salida, Senior
    • Jaden Waller, D’Evelyn, Junior, DL/OL
    • Vincent Weber, Elizabeth, Senior, QB/FS

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    Class 1A

    (Courtesy of Limon HS)

    Player of the year: Kory Tacha, Limon

    Coach of the year: Mike O’Dwyer, Limon

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Peyton Brones Colorado Springs Christian Senior RB/LB
    Elijah Burkett Colorado Springs Christian Junior MLB/OL
    Owen Busetti Florence Junior MLB/RB
    Alex Carr Limon Junior TE/LB
    Adam Chacon Centauri Senior MLB/G/RB
    Mason Claunch Centauri Sophomore RB/CB
    Elliott Friesen Highland Senior OL/DL
    Trystan Graf Strasburg Junior RB/FS
    John Jaklich Limon Junior OL/LB
    Jeremiah Leeper Limon Sophomore RB/LB
    Remi Lucero Centauri Senior DT/T
    Logan Marx Limon Senior OL/DL
    Holden Morgan Highland Junior RB/LB
    Colton Murray Peyton Senior ATH/MLB/QB
    Jace Peebles Hotchkiss Senior RB/FS
    Ryan Phelan Meeker Junior QB/DE
    Collin Russell Strasburg Junior QB/CB
    Kaysen Schmidt Limon Junior OL/DL
    Aidyn Shafer Holyoke Sophomore G
    Trevor Smith Strasburg Senior C/DT
    Miles Sprague Holyoke Sophomore QB/LB
    Chad Sutherland Strasburg Senior G/DT
    Kory Tacha Limon Junior RB/LB
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Malachi Bardol Buena Vista Senior MLB/RB/FB
    Joey Beckner Holyoke Junior TE/LB
    Carson Berghuis Wray Senior DE/T
    Slaten Burris Holyoke Senior RB
    Rian Chavez Colorado Springs Christian Junior MLB/G
    Jacob Dube Flatirons Academy Junior LB/QB
    Joe Dunn Colorado Springs Christian Junior RB/LB
    Jim Gabriel Buena Vista Senior T/DT
    Isiah Garcia Rocky Ford Senior QB/DB
    Logan Green Paonia Senior –
    A.j. Hemphill Strasburg Junior WR/MLB
    Kesston Hobbs Meeker Senior DT/DE
    Malykai Klaseen Hotchkiss Senior FB/MLB/RB
    Javier Lancaster Florence Senior DL/OL
    Jase Lantto Peyton Senior T/DT
    Blake Mosenteen Holyoke Senior RB/SS
    Adam Schulz Crowley County Junior –
    Colby Shelton Meeker Senior G/DT
    Bradyn Tacha Limon Senior RB/LB
    Jesse Tapia Rocky Ford Senior OL/DE
    Wesley Van Matre John Mall Senior RB/LB
    Seth Watson Holyoke Senior RB/CB
    Kaidon Wenta Monte Vista Senior RB/QB/LB

    Honorable mention:

    • Carlos Almeida, Center, Junior, TE/LB
    • Matthias Brown, Strasburg, Sophomore, MLB/T
    • Adnex Bumba, Jefferson, Junior, DE/LB
    • Wyatt Carlson, Flatirons Academy, Junior, OL/DL
    • Luis Chafino, Holyoke, Senior, QB/FS
    • Wade Charles, Dolores, Senior, G/FB/MLB
    • Jarren Chavez, Monte Vista, Senior, WR/CB
    • Tyler Collins, Wray, Junior, QB/FS
    • Taj Cornum, Centauri, Senior, RB/LB
    • Tank Davis, Manual, Senior, LB/HB
    • Abraham Echauri, Center, Sophomore, QB/RB/CB
    • Dusty Emig, Cedaredge, Senior, DE/SB
    • Blake Fabrizius, Highland, Senior, QB/TE/LB
    • Keith Giles, Platte Canyon, Senior, DT/C
    • Ben Griffin, Clear Creek, Senior, WR/CB
    • Brandon Hooks, Florence, Senior, LB/RB
    • Ethan Hotz, Monte Vista, Junior, G/NG
    • Emmanuel Huerta, Wray, Senior, RB/LB
    • Eric Maez, Centauri, Senior, QB/CB
    • Johnny Marquez, Rye, Senior, G/NG
    • Lajayzhin Miles, Manual, Senior, ILB/RB
    • Seth Moss, Buena Vista, Sophomore, C/DT
    • Robbie Muehlbauer, St. Mary’s, Senior, QB/CB
    • Grey Neal, Paonia, Senior, QB/CB
    • Kreed Rahl, Rye, Senior, MLB/G
    • Mikey Ramos, Holyoke, Senior, MLB/RB
    • Jaden Rigg, Highland, Senior, WR/DB
    • Ricardo Rocha, Rocky Ford, Senior, DL/OL
    • Cole Rogers, Meeker, Senior, WR/FS
    • Trenton Rowan, Flatirons Academy, Sophomore, TE/DL
    • Jose Ruiz, Yuma, Sophomore, G/DT
    • Jaziah Sandoval, John Mall, Senior, T/DT
    • Diego Santander, The Pinnacle, Senior, WR/CB
    • Taylor Scott, Burlington, Senior
    • Trey Seekins, Dolores, Senior, WR
    • Tayvon Toliver, Manual, Senior, QB/CB
    • Dj Van Matre, John Mall, Junior
    • Tanner Younger, Clear Creek, Senior, RB/DL

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    8-man

    (Geoffrey Sager/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Beau Parker, Sedgwick County

    Coach of the year: Mark Van Sickle, Fowler

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Luke Bitter Fowler Senior QB/DB
    Dalton Carlson Sedgwick County Senior CB/TE
    Orin Carnes Fowler Senior OL/DL
    Jared Ehmke Sedgwick County Senior QB
    Trent Elliott Merino Junior RB/MLB
    Hudson Grant Pikes Peak Christian Senior RB/LB
    Terrance Heath Sedgwick County Junior WR/DE
    Dylan Huss Caliche Senior QB/LB
    Ben Kopriva Pikes Peak Christian Senior C/DE
    Cody Legg Merino Senior C/NG
    Fabian Lopez Sedgwick County Senior G/DT
    Austin Mclean Dayspring Christian Academy Senior G/MLB
    Chase Moore Mancos Sophomore RB/LB
    Beau Parker Sedgwick County Senior RB/LB
    Gabriel Proctor Fowler Junior OL/LB
    Christian Still Dayspring Christian Academy Junior QB/CB
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jhett Alapai Elbert Junior TE/DL
    Jackson Bates Fowler Junior RB/CB
    Caden Bonnell Dayspring Christian Academy Senior RB/MLB
    Cole Budds Custer County Senior LB/RB
    Chris Cappel Vail Christian Senior MLB/RB
    Cade Conger Merino Senior QB/CB
    Joshua Daniels Fowler Junior RB/FS
    Correy Derr Caliche Senior TE/DE
    Braydon East Caliche Senior TE/MLB/FB
    Colt Fury Mancos Junior G/ILB/DE
    Kelton Gartrell Sanford Sophomore RB/MLB
    Hayden Gray Dove Creek Junior G/DE
    Johnathan Mobbley Fowler Senior TE/DE
    Slater O’Brien Vail Christian Junior DT/OT
    Nathan Seay Pikes Peak Christian Senior RB/LB
    Jackson Thorne Pikes Peak Christian Senior QB/S

    Honorable mention:

    • Ike Andersen, Haxtun, Sophomore, MLB/LB/RB
    • Braxton Asbell, Sargent, Junior, OL/DL
    • Austin Beanland, Dove Creek, Junior, QB/CB
    • Kade Bitterman, Elbert, Senior, RB/DB
    • Logan Butterfield, Plateau Valley, Senior, OL/DL/LS
    • Clay Canty, Sanford, Senior, QB/MLB
    • Alejandro Castanon, West Grand, Junior, OG/MLB
    • Cameron Collins, Akron, Senior, RB/DL
    • Austin Davis, Rangely, Junior, OL/DL
    • Rene Dominguez, West Grand, Junior, RB/DB
    • Dakota Eaton, Holly, Sophomore, QB/DB
    • Thomas Faucette, Sanford, Senior, RB/QB/LB
    • Grayden Flint, Holly, Senior, C/DL
    • Nathan Hart, Swink, Senior, OL/DL
    • Luke Hiltman, Front Range Christian, Junior, QB/DB
    • Michael Kelley, South Park, Senior, /QB/ILB
    • Stephen King, Gilpin County, Junior, QB/LB
    • Jesse Koler, Soroco, Senior, WR/DB
    • Garrett Krehbiel, Dayspring Christian Academy, Sophomore, QB/MLB
    • Ethan Larsen, Sanford, Sophomore, TE/DE
    • Hayden Lasley, Springfield, Junior, RB/S
    • Jamison Lee, Vail Christian, Senior, QB/FS
    • Anthony Lujan, Rangely, Junior, RB/LB/QB
    • Coletin Mazerall, Simla, Junior, QB/S
    • Anthony Medina, Mancos, Senior, RB/FS
    • Ty Miller, Byers, Senior, QB/WR
    • Shane Montoya, Hoehne, Senior, OL/LB
    • Breccen Morelli, Mancos, Senior, QB/DE
    • Josh Mortensen, Sanford, Senior, WR/DE
    • Dalton Parks, Calhan, Senior, /DT/OT
    • Kage Pepper, Sargent, Junior, QB/LB
    • Skylar Phillips, Wiley, Senior, C/FB/MLB
    • Gabe Polley, Rangely, Junior, OL/DL
    • Alex Ramos, Holly, Senior, Ret/LB/WR
    • Ryan Richens, Rangely, Junior, TE/DL
    • Brody Runkle, Pikes Peak Christian, Senior, FB/DL
    • Levi Scadden, Front Range Christian, Junior, TE/DL
    • Davis Schults, Simla, Senior, OL
    • Micah Sharpe, Vail Christian, Senior, FB/ILB
    • Eli Suiters, Swink, Senior, QB/LB
    • Ryan Tempel, Haxtun, Junior, OL/DL
    • Preston Terrell, Del Norte, Senior, QB/LB
    • Nathan Tornone, Elbert, Senior, QB/DE
    • Tyler Wytulka, Norwood, Junior, QB/DE
    • Jaime Yabarra, McClave, Senior

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    6-man

    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Player of the year: Brandon Williams, Fleming

    Coach of the year: John King, Fleming

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Damien Barnes Eads Junior TE/LB
    Mitch Dollerschell Prairie Senior QB/DE
    Cordell Farmer Kit Carson Senior DE/TE
    Brock Follett North Park Senior –
    Trevor Frank Stratton/Liberty Senior LB/FB
    Chris Goss Fleming Junior LB/RB
    Brady Kuntz Fleming Junior DE/LB/HB
    Jaret Lichty Stratton/Liberty Junior RB/LB
    Jayden Mccombs-farmer Kit Carson Senior RB/DE
    Quade Pelton Cheyenne Wells Senior –
    Finn Warner Branson/Kim Senior RB/LB
    Brandon Williams Fleming Senior RB/MLB
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Zayd Banks Flagler/Hi-Plains Junior –
    Tyler Blickem Briggsdale Senior QB
    Kaleb Brown Briggsdale Senior RB/DE
    Dominic Coleman Granada Sophomore QB/DB
    Axel Escareno Manzanola Senior FS/QB
    Carson Holzworth Prairie Senior RB/WR/LB
    Coy McDonald Walsh Senior ILB/DB/RB
    Cade Mitchek Cheyenne Wells Sophomore –
    Frank Ogden Cotopaxi Senior OL/S
    Eric Resendiz Fleming Senior OL/LB
    Destry Schmidt North Park Senior –
    Cooper White Peetz Senior RB

    Honorable mention:

    • Elijah Aragon, Branson/Kim, Senior, RB/LB
    • Zach Armour, Stratton/Liberty, Senior, C/DE
    • Zeke Craig, Stratton/Liberty, Senior, S/QB
    • Kelton Davis, Branson/Kim, Senior, QB/LB
    • Isaac Gonzales, La Veta, Senior, TE/ILB/WR
    • Chris Hile, Flagler/Hi-Plains, Junior
    • Nathaniel Holguin, La Veta, Senior, DB/WR/Ret
    • Peter Hornung, Kit Carson, Senior
    • Teagan Keeler, Branson/Kim, Senior, RB/LB
    • Angel Medina, Eads, Senior, DE/TE
    • Isaias Minchaca, Sierra Grande, Senior, DE/OL
    • Walker Morelock, Deer Trail, Senior, RB/MLB
    • Christian Nation, Otis, Senior, WR/RB/DB
    • Kyle Nelson, Cheyenne Wells, Senior
    • Elijah Roberts, Mountain Valley, Senior, RB/LB
    • Cedar Ross, Mountain Valley, Senior, TE/DE/QB
    • Tyler Sawyer, Cotopaxi, Senior, RB/ILB
    • Lennie Valdez, Sierra Grande, Sophomore, LB/FB
    • Zackary Van Esselstine, Cotopaxi, Senior, C/ILB