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  • All-state volleyball teams for the 2019 season

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

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

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    Class 5A

    Chaparral Fossil Ridge football
    (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    Player of the year: Julianna Dalton, Chaparral

    Coach of the year: Amanda West, Chaparral

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Emma Ammerman Chaparral OH Senior
    Sydney Cole Cherokee Trail S Senior
    Julianna Dalton Chaparral OH Senior
    Anna Davis Valor Christian MB Senior
    Cassie Davis Highlands Ranch OH Senior
    Rylie Kadel Legend MH Junior
    Hannah Serbousek Fort Collins OH Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Audrey Black Eaglecrest OH/RS Senior
    Peyton Dunn Legend S Junior
    Hope Hanak-Harper Broomfield RS Senior
    Leanne Lowry Castle View L Senior
    Amaya Messier Cherokee Trail OPP Junior
    Caroline Reinkensmeyer Valor Christian S Senior
    Anjelina Starck Rampart OH/S Junior

    Honorable mention: Joy Aburto, Freshman, Vista PEAK Prep; Jessie Bilello, Senior, Heritage; Bri Binder, Senior, Dakota Ridge; Talia Borenstein, Senior, Cherry Creek; Shelle Brozek, Senior, Gateway; Rachel Coffey, Senior, Fruita Monument; Trinity Corney, Senior, Fort Collins; Jolie Cranford, Sophomore, Highlands Ranch; Katie Dalton, Sophomore, Chaparral; Amelia Davis, Junior, Arapahoe; Queen Emenyonu, Senior, Hinkley; Kira Ervin, Senior, Overland; Vicki Fankell, Senior, Broomfield; Brianna Fay, Junior, Ralston Valley; Cindy Garcia, Senior, Bear Creek; Libby Goodman, Senior, Rock Canyon; Shelby Hernandez, Senior, Brighton; Faith Horton, Senior, Pine Creek; Sierra Hunt, Senior, Rangeview; Laurel Kelly, Senior, Ralston Valley; Gabrielle Kuzma, Senior, Valor Christian; Elsa Lamphere, Senior, Grandview; Chloe Nordstrom, Senior, Grand Junction Central; Abi Nua, Junior, Columbine; Breklyn Pulling, Sophomore, Mountain Vista; Caroline Pung, Senior, Chatfield; Riley Simpson, Junior, Rampart; Lauren Strain, Senior, Horizon; Ella Tschuor, Junior, Chatfield; Sabrina VanDeList, Senior, Fort Collins; Kea Veenendaal, Senior, Fairview; Gabby Vogt, Senior, Eaglecrest; Faith Zehnder, Senior, Lakewood.

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    Class 4A

    (Derek Regensburger/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Gianna Bartalo, Lewis-Palmer

    Coach of the year: Wade Baxter, Lewis-Palmer

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Riley Anderson Palmer Ridge OH/OPP Junior
    Gianna Bartalo Lewis-Palmer L Senior
    Reagan Emery Pueblo West OH Senior
    Kinley Gomez Pueblo County OH Junior
    Danielle Norman Lewis-Palmer OH Senior
    Karlee Pinell Cheyenne Mountain OH Sophomore
    Caitlin Volkmann Silver Creek MB/OH/OPP Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Jessica Amend Erie S/RS Senior
    Amara Austin Coronado MB Senior
    Peyton Frank Holy Family L/DS Senior
    Kyra Kisting Palmer Ridge S Freshman
    Leah Lester Discovery Canyon OH/RS Senior
    Sammy Meehan Pueblo County OH Senior
    Izabella Williams Thomas Jefferson OH/DS Senior

    Honorable mention: Bella Adams, Sophomore, Pueblo West; Grace Baxter, Senior, Canon City; Mari Benitez, Senior, Pueblo County; Quincey Coyle, Sophomore, Mead; Emma Delich, Junior, Cheyenne Mountain; Hayley Dillon, Senior, Evergreen; Emma Freimuth, Junior, D’Evelyn; Sarah Garner, Senior, Woodland Park; Zoe Gibbs, Sophomore, Niwot; Sophia Hoffman, Senior, D’Evelyn; Tatum Huffman, Senior, Battle Mountain; Kaitlyn Johnson, Senior, Glenwood Springs; Natalia Lambos, Junior, Air Academy; Alicia Lest, Junior, Pueblo Central; Sky Lieurance, Senior, Eagle Valley; Kinley Lindhardt, Sophomore, Frederick; Christal Lucero, Sophomore, Lincoln; Kendyl MacAskill, Junior, Palisade; Elle Maggio, Senior, Thomas Jefferson; Hailee Martinez, Junior, Mead; Abbie McCrimmon, Junior, Thompson Valley; Diamond Moore Heath, Senior, Harrison; Bahati Nabindu, Junior, Skyview; Millie O’Ketter, Senior, Durango; Izzy Oss, Senior, George Washington; Erin Paik, Senior, Standley Lake; Brenna Reagan, Junior, Fort Morgan; Abigail Rupp, Senior, Canon City; Madison Satterly, Senior, Montrose; Kate Sebesta, Senior, Erie; Abigail Stoops, Senior, Skyline; Carlie Sweckard, Junior, Pueblo South; Allison Waller, Sophomore, Berthoud; Emilie Warehime, Senior, Weld Central; Linsey Whipple, Senior, Pueblo East.

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    Class 3A

    (Derek Regensburger/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Payton Brgoch, Lutheran

    Coach of the year: Lisa Schumacher, Sterling

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Andie Anderson Eaton S Senior
    Payton Brgoch Lutheran MH Senior
    Jade Feather Sterling L/DS Senior
    Kennedey Johnson Lutheran S/OH Senior
    Jordan Mobbley Alamosa S Senior
    Allure Padilla Faith Christian S/RS Senior
    Charlie Tidwell Colorado Springs Christian OH/MH/RS Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Angela Ariunbat DSST: Montview – Senior
    Delaney Eckhardt Valley S/MB Senior
    Sydney Henry Sterling OH/RS/S Sophomore
    Kaylee Johnson Sterling MH/OH/RS Sophomore
    Allie Schumacher Sterling S/RS Junior
    Claire Smith Platte Valley OH Senior
    Maddy Williams Lamar MH/OH Senior

    Honorable mention: Jacky Alvarez Gordillo, Senior, Eagle Ridge Academy; Samanta Andrade, Senior, Basalt; Fabiola Armendariz, Junior, The Pinnacle; Reese Barber, Junior, Bennett; Taylor Boeyink, Senior, Stargate School; Emma Cable, Senior, Eagle Ridge Academy; Kathy Cesta, Senior, DSST: College View; Emily DePriest, Senior, Alamosa; Jubilee Diamond, Senior, Colorado Springs Christian; Sydney Dunning, Freshman, Lamar; Mavis Edwards, Senior, Bayfield; Makenna Hachen, Senior, Faith Christian; Jeorgia Jones, Sophomore, Resurrection Christian; Eliana Katzer, Senior, SkyView Academy; Makayla Kehmeier, Senior, Cedaredge; Emma Koch, Senior, The Academy; Jada Lawson, Junior, DSST: Montview; Sydney Leffler, Junior, Eaton; Sierra Leopold, Junior, Prospect Ridge Academy; Haley Maeurer, Senior, St. Mary’s Academy; Logan Mahnke, Senior, Jefferson Academy; Hayden Mayo, Senior, La Junta; Abby Miller, Junior, Colorado Springs Christian; Harper Minton, Senior, Liberty Common; Teagan Nevada, Senior, Manitou Springs; Lindsey Pratt, Senior, Buena Vista; Kaitlyn Quinlan, Senior, Centauri; Merrill Rollhaus, Senior, Colorado Academy; Loghan Teter, Senior, Grand Valley; Taylor Wiescamp, Junior, Coal Ridge; Kylie Williams, Junior, University; Jenna Wise, Senior, Gunnison; Avery Wright, Sophomore, Montezuma-Cortez.

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    Class 2A

    Denver Christian Wiggins volleyball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

    Player of the year: Jacki Bogner, Denver Christian

    Coach of the year: Russ Haman, Denver Christian

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Jacki Bogner Denver Christian MH/OH Junior
    Emma DeSanti West Grand S/MH/OH Senior
    Julia Dinwiddie Meeker MH Senior
    Mayson Fago Union Colony Prep OH/OPP Senior
    Sidney Hines Limon MH/OH Senior
    Anna Kaemingk Denver Christian OH/S Senior
    Kaitlyn Rector Simla – Junior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Jordan Elder Dolores MH Senior
    Paige Finegan Wiggins MB/MH Senior
    Makayla Howell Ignacio MB/OPP/OH Senior
    Kaley Pieper Fowler MB Junior
    Desirae Pisano Union Colony Prep S Senior
    Jenna White Wiggins S Junior
    Alyssa Winter Highland L Senior

    Honorable mention: Erin Brown, Sophomore, Dolores; Alex Camilletti, Senior, Hayden; Payton Connolly, Senior, Vail Mountain; Emily Flanscha, Sophomore, Fowler; Annaliese Fricke, Sophomore, Fountain Valley; Morgan Geiger, Senior, Soroco; Bre Gilliland, Junior, Wiggins; Lyla Hayutin-Baril, Senior, Paonia; Bailey Hobson-Kroll, Senior, Gilpin County; Addie Joy, Senior, Meeker; Lexi Linafelter, Senior, Vail Mountain; Sarina Mansour, Senior, Colorado Springs School; Trista Marx, Sophomore, Limon; Chloe Mason, Senior, Fountain Valley; Chloe McComas, Junior, Del Norte; Averie Navarette, Senior, Hoehne; Reagan Nolin, Senior, Yuma; Danika Petit, Senior, Telluride; Hannah Piland, Senior, Plateau Valley; Ashlyn Romine, Senior, Rye; Elle Roth, Sophomore, Yuma; Nicole Scribner, Junior, Dawson School; Mercedes Smith, Junior, Simla; Riley Stearns, Junior, Peyton; Emily Sullivan, Sophomore, Denver Christian; Kristin Vieselmeyer, Sophomore, Holyoke; Makena Weber, Junior, Clear Creek; Amy Weisensee, Senior, Limon; Brooke Younger, Senior, Limon.

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    Class 1A

    Merino La Veta volleyball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

    Player of the year: Nya Sciacca, La Veta

    Coach of the year: Doug Kamery, Fleming

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Reyna Isenbart Kit Carson – Senior
    Kendyl Kirkwood Fleming S/MH/MB Junior
    Kimberlyn Krise Briggsdale – Senior
    Brooke Mertens Merino MB/MH/S Senior
    Desi Ortivez La Veta OH/MB Senior
    Nya Sciacca La Veta OH/DS/MB Senior
    Ryely Smartt Genoa-Hugo/Karval OH/MH Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Whitney Chintala Fleming OH Sophomore
    Koylynn Gulliford Cotopaxi MH/MB Junior
    Kally Kirkwood Fleming MB Freshman
    Olivia Lay Elbert – Junior
    Rachel Patterson Otis – Senior
    Madison Sutter Merino S Junior
    Alison Wilson South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] MB Senior

    Honorable mention: Amy Antes, Senior, Evangelical Christian; Jenna Baugh, Junior, Norwood; Becca Bleak, Junior, Otis; Shealee Coleman, Junior, Cotopaxi; Lexi Crane, Senior, Springfield; Talia Donoho, Senior, Briggsdale; Lauren Fritzler, Senior, Merino; Cassie Gatlin, Senior, Dove Creek; Mary Goins, Junior, La Veta; Alissa Hebberd, Junior, South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett]; Mary Jefferson, Senior, Arickaree/Woodlin; Katelyn Klann, Junior, Flagler/Hi-Plains; Kylie Krise, Sophomore, Briggsdale; Lexis Metz, Senior, Sangre de Cristo; Avery Palmgren, Junior, Sangre de Cristo; Emily Raymond, Senior, Mile High Academy; Savannah Rothbauer, Senior, Stratton/Liberty; Macy Rowan, Junior, Wiley; Ciera Schelling, Senior, Haxtun; Tessa Smith, Junior, Genoa-Hugo/Karval; Emma Stump, Senior, Prairie; Sara Torres, Senior, Belleview Christian; Zoey Vandenbark, Sophomore, Fleming.

  • Preseason boys basketball rankings: Rangeview, Harrison, Lutheran, Yuma and De Beque are No. 1

    Rangeview Grandview boys basketball
    (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    The preseason boys basketball rankings are out, and Rangeview, Harrison, Lutheran, Yuma and De Beque head the 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
    1 Rangeview (9) 0-0 136
    2 Overland (5) 0-0 124
    3 Grandview 0-0 83
    4 Smoky Hill 0-0 79
    5 Cherry Creek 0-0 77
    6 ThunderRidge 0-0 62
    7 Chaparral 0-0 60
    8 Mountain Vista (1) 0-0 53
    9 Denver East 0-0 39
    10 Eaglecrest 0-0 33
    Others receiving votes:
    Columbine 23, Regis Jesuit 21, Ralston Valley 20, Rock Canyon 17, Fairview 15, George Washington 13, Doherty 10, Arapahoe 7, Douglas County 2, Mullen 2, Valor Christian 2, Boulder 1, Cherokee Trail 1.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Harrison (5) 0-0 85
    2 Mead (2) 0-0 74
    3 Lewis-Palmer (2) 0-0 63
    4 Cheyenne Mountain 0-0 59
    5 Longmont (1) 0-0 51
    6 Pueblo East 0-0 43
    7 Lincoln 0-0 35
    8 Thomas Jefferson 0-0 29
    9 Centaurus 0-0 27
    10 Pueblo West 0-0 25
    Others receiving votes:
    Holy Family 18, Wheat Ridge 14, The Classical Academy 6, Green Mountain 5, Northfield 5, Golden 3, Frederick 2, Glenwood Springs 2, D’Evelyn 1, Evergreen 1, Sand Creek 1, Sierra 1.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Lutheran (7) 0-0 119
    2 The Vanguard School (1) 0-0 97
    3 Resurrection Christian (2) 0-0 85
    4 Manual (1) 0-0 75
    5 Faith Christian 0-0 71
    6 Sterling (1) 0-0 68
    7 DSST: Byers (1) 0-0 43
    8 Eaton 0-0 24
    9 Colorado Academy 0-0 20
    10 Coal Ridge 0-0 14
    Others receiving votes:
    Centauri 13, Colorado Springs Christian 13, Kent Denver 13, University 11, Gunnison 9, Manitou Springs 9, Delta 7, Montezuma-Cortez 7, DSST: Montview 5, Pagosa Springs 4, St. Mary’s 3, The Academy 3, Alamosa 1, La Junta 1.
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Yuma (10) 0-0 119
    2 Highland (2) 0-0 106
    3 Limon (1) 0-0 95
    4 Fowler 0-0 93
    5 Mancos 0-0 53
    6 Sanford 0-0 46
    7 Denver Christian 0-0 41
    8 Holly 0-0 32
    9 Wray 0-0 24
    10 Ignacio 0-0 14
    Others receiving votes:
    Vail Christian 13, Holyoke 10, Sedgwick County 10, Byers 9, Peyton 8, Rye 8, Plateau Valley 7, Sargent 7, Swink 6, Del Norte 4, Simla 4, Meeker 3, Burlington 2, Paonia 1.
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 De Beque (5) 0-0 79
    2 Kit Carson (2) 0-0 70
    3 Evangelical Christian (1) 0-0 67
    4 Sangre de Cristo 0-0 56
    5 Merino (1) 0-0 48
    6 Haxtun 0-0 34
    7 Briggsdale 0-0 25
    8 Ouray 0-0 18
    9 Walsh 0-0 17
    10 Mile High Academy 0-0 15
    Others receiving votes:
    Fleming 9, Kim/Branson 7, Prairie 7, Sierra Grande 7, Creede 6, Cheraw 5, Flagler/Hi-Plains 5, Genoa-Hugo/Karval 4, Cotopaxi 3, Peetz 3, South Baca 3, Belleview Christian 2, Cheyenne Wells 2, Denver Waldorf 2, Stratton/Liberty 2, Longmont Christian 1, Pikes Peak Christian 1.

  • Preseason girls basketball rankings: Cherry Creek, Mullen, St. Mary’s, Limon and Kit Carson are No. 1

    Kit Carson Haxtun girls basketball
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    The No. 1 teams in the preseason girls basketball rankings include: Cherry Creek, Mullen, St. Mary’s, Limon and Kit Carson.

    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
    1 Cherry Creek (8) 0-0 98
    2 Grandview (2) 0-0 94
    3 Valor Christian 0-0 84
    4 Highlands Ranch (1) 0-0 79
    5 Regis Jesuit 0-0 69
    6 Ralston Valley 0-0 45
    7 Fossil Ridge 0-0 30
    8 Broomfield 0-0 25
    9 Vista Peak Prep 0-0 16
    10 Cherokee Trail 0-0 13
    Others receiving votes:
    Mountain Vista 11, Thornton 9, Doherty 8, Fruita Monument 6, Horizon 6, Chaparral 3, Columbine 3, Monarch 3, ThunderRidge 3.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Mullen (16) 0-0 169
    2 Pueblo West (1) 0-0 123
    3 Air Academy 0-0 108
    4 Holy Family 0-0 100
    5 Berthoud 0-0 73
    6 Mesa Ridge 0-0 62
    7 Pueblo South 0-0 38
    8 Green Mountain 0-0 37
    9 Evergreen 0-0 35
    10 Greeley Central 0-0 33
    Others receiving votes:
    Montrose 30, D’Evelyn 27, Erie 24, Sierra 18, Ponderosa 16, Sand Creek 15, George Washington 12, Longmont 4, Skyline 4, Canon City 2, Roosevelt 2, Skyview 2, Thomas Jefferson 1.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 St. Mary’s (10) 0-0 100
    2 Pagosa Springs 0-0 85
    3 Delta 0-0 66
    4 Lutheran 0-0 64
    5 Eaton 0-0 49
    6 Centauri 0-0 45
    7 Alamosa 0-0 36
    8 Platte Valley 0-0 27
    9 Colorado Springs Christian 0-0 20
    10 University 0-0 17
    Others receiving votes:
    The Academy 15, Resurrection Christian 7, Cedaredge 5, Faith Christian 3, Manitou Springs 3, Moffat County 3, SkyView Academy 3, Lamar 2, Grand Valley 1.
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Limon (8) 0-0 114
    2 Sanford 0-0 85
    3 Wray (1) 0-0 71
    4 Yuma (3) 0-0 65
    5 Del Norte 0-0 59
    6 Meeker 0-0 51
    7 Swink 0-0 45
    8 Holyoke 0-0 37
    9 Heritage Christian 0-0 29
    10 Ignacio 0-0 28
    Others receiving votes:
    Simla 21, Rye 20, Rocky Ford 12, Dawson 6, Highland 5, Soroco 5, Peyton 4, Center 1, Lyons 1, Sedgwick County 1.
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Kit Carson (7) 0-0 114
    2 Briggsdale (2) 0-0 108
    3 Fleming (3) 0-0 95
    4 South Baca 0-0 81
    5 Genoa-Hugo/Karval 0-0 66
    6 Sangre de Cristo (1) 0-0 48
    7 Springfield 0-0 36
    8 Merino 0-0 27
    9 Haxtun 0-0 25
    10 De Beque 0-0 22
    Others receiving votes:
    Cotopaxi 19, Elbert 12, Shining Mountain Waldorf 12, Lone Star 10, La Veta 9, Kim/Branson 7, Hanover 6, Wiley 6, Dove Creek 5, McClave 5, Cheraw 1, Idalia 1.

  • Photos from the final day of the state volleyball tournament

    DENVER — The third and final day of the 2019 state volleyball championships was on Saturday at the Denver Coliseum.

    Photos from select matches are below.

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    1A: Fleming vs. Merino

    By Dustin Price

    Merino Fleming volleyball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

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    2A: Denver Christian vs. Wiggins

    By Dustin Price

    Denver Christian Wiggins volleyball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

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    3A: Lutheran vs. Alamosa

    By Paul DiSalvo

    Lutheran Alamosa volleyball
    (PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com)

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    5A: Chaparral vs. Legend

    By Paul DiSalvo

    Legend Chaparral volleyball
    (PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com)

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    5A: Rampart vs. Valor Christian

    By Paul DiSalvo

    Rampart Valor Christian volleyball
    (PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com)

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    2A: Limon vs. Simla

    By Dustin Price

    Limon Simla volleyball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

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    2A: Briggsdale vs. La Veta

    By Dustin Price

    Briggsdale La Veta volleyball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

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    5A: Valor Christian vs. Fort Collins

    By Paul DiSalvo

    Valor Christian Fort Collins volleyball
    (PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com)

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    4A: Palmer Ridge vs. Cheyenne Mountain

    By Ray Chen

    Palmer Ridge Cheyenne Mountain volleyball
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

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    4A: Lewis-Palmer vs. Coronado

    By Ray Chen

    Lewis-Palmer Coronado volleyball
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

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    5A: Chaparral vs. Valor Christian

    By Ray Chen & Paul DiSalvo

    Chaparral volleyball team champions
    (PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com)

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    3A: Sterling vs. Lutheran

    By Paul DiSalvo

    Sterling Lutheran volleyball
    (PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com)

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    2A: Denver Christian vs. Limon

    By Dustin Price

    Denver Christian Limon volleyball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

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    1A: Fleming vs. Briggsdale

    By Dustin Price

    Fleming Briggsdale volleyball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

  • 1A volleyball: Fleming wins program’s seventh championship

    Fleming volleyball team champions
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    DENVER — Fleming claimed its seventh state volleyball championship on Saturday night, sweeping Briggsdale to do so.

    The fourth-seeded Wildcats claimed the Class 1A title with a 25-16, 25-14, 25-20 victory.

    Sophomore outside hitter Whitney Chintala had the game-winning kill.

    “It was so great,” said Chintala. “I couldn’t have ended it any better, it was awesome.”

    The first set was very back-and-forth, initially, but Fleming led the first set the entire way, with their largest lead being nine. Fleming took the first set 25-16.

    Fleming took the first four points to start off the second set, but Briggsdale came roaring back to tie it at four apiece. However, the Wildcats began to pull away, first leading by four and then soon by eight on two separate occasions. Suddenly, the lead was 12.

    A timeout called by Falcons head coach Kelley Hale did little to stop the Wildcats’ momentum, as they cruised to a 25-14 win.

    “When we play against great teams like that, it’s important that we do great things and get great kills like that,” said freshman middle blocker Kally Kirkwood. “We just always try our hardest to be as aggressive as we can which is the best thing.”

    “Yes, always aggressive,” added Chintala. “And from the team talking to us, it helps us to be more aggressive.”

    Fleming was 3-1 in previous matchups this season against Briggsdale before tonight’s championship game.

    “This is the fifth time that we have played them,” said Wildcats head coach Doug Kamery. “So, you just get to know a team — of course they get to know us, as well — but we just tried to work on their weaknesses and play our strengths.”

    Fleming volleyball team champions
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Fleming lead by seven four times in the third set, but Briggsdale refused to go out without a fight, drawing within three twice in the set. However, the Fleming offensive would prove to be too lethal as the Wildcats closed out the best of five series in the minimum amount, winning the third set 25-20.

    “It’s awesome,” said Kamery. “The other coach from the Briggsdale team, Derek Herbert, started this whole realm. This is our 14th consecutive year (going) to state (and) finishing Final 4 or better so it’s just really exciting.”

    “It feels so great,” agreed Chintala. “Last year being a freshman, we made it to the final four. Both (of) my sisters have been in the championship and this year, just taking it, it feels great to be a part of it.”

    “It’s such an amazing feeling to step out onto the floor with such an amazing group of girls and finally get to win with all of them,” said Kirkwood. “It’s just been a great year and we’ve all come together as a team. It’s been so fun to have such a great group of girls to work with.”

  • Volleyball rankings: Five new teams jump into the polls

    Bayfield Durango Volleyball
    (Matt Bushnell/mdbphoto.com)

    Five teams have joined this week’s volleyball rankings: South Baca (1A), Sedgwick County (2A), Englewood (3A), Bayfield (3A) and Cedaredge (3A).

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

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Volleyball Polls

    Voted upon by coaches 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 Chaparral (7) 16-2 96 1 2-0
    2 Cherokee Trail (2) 16-2 81 3 2-0
    3 Legend 15-3 79 2 2-0
    4 Broomfield (1) 18-0 64 4 2-0
    5 Rampart 17-1 63 5 3-0
    6 Valor Christian 16-1 55 6 2-0
    7 Fort Collins 20-2 43 7 7-0
    8 Chatfield 14-4 24 9 2-0
    9 Grandview 12-6 20 8 1-1
    10 Windsor 15-4 10 10 3-2
    Others receiving votes:
    Eaglecrest 6, Fairview 4, Cherry Creek 2, Ralston Valley 2, Horizon 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pueblo County (8) 21-1 97 1 2-0
    2 Lewis-Palmer (3) 13-5 96 2 2-0
    3 Montrose 16-3 74 7 2-0
    4 Mead 16-3 70 8 5-0
    5 Coronado 12-6 58 3 1-1
    6 Discovery Canyon 13-5 54 5 2-0
    7 Pueblo West 14-5 50 4 2-1
    8 Palmer Ridge 11-6 38 6 0-1
    9 Woodland Park 15-1 21 9 1-0
    10 Erie 14-7 18 10 3-2
    Others receiving votes:
    Silver Creek 12, Glenwood Springs 11, Mullen 2, Thomas Jefferson 2, Battle Mountain 1, Cheyenne Mountain 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lutheran (11) 16-0 110 1 6-0
    2 Sterling 20-0 97 5 5-0
    3 Eaton 15-3 83 2 1-0
    4 Alamosa 20-3 77 6 0-0
    5 Colorado Springs Christian 20-1 65 3 1-0
    6 Cedaredge 17-1 46 – 2-0
    7 Faith Christian 13-3 41 4 1-0
    8 Bayfield 14-4 32 – 1-0
    9 Lamar 18-4 25 8 2-2
    10 Englewood 15-2 15 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Fort Lupton 10, SkyView Academy 10, Coal Ridge 8, Riverdale Ridge 8, Bennett 7, University 6, Eagle Ridge Academy 5, Platte Valley 5, Strasburg 5, Brush 4, Frontier Academy 1.
    Dropped out
    University (7), Platte Valley (9), Resurrection Christian (10).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Denver Christian (9) 19-0 90 1 2-0
    2 Union Colony Prep 16-2 77 2 0-1
    3 Meeker 17-2 67 3 2-0
    4 Limon 15-5 54 5 2-0
    5 Simla 16-4 47 10 3-0
    6 Fowler 14-4 44 6 0-1
    7 West Grand 17-2 43 7 2-0
    8 Wiggins 15-5 39 4 1-1
    9 Dolores 16-3 12 9 2-0
    10 Sedgwick County 15-6 9 – 4-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Rye 6, Telluride 6, Ignacio 1.
    Dropped out
    Rye (8).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 La Veta (7) 19-0 95 1 2-0
    2 Kit Carson (2) 17-2 86 3 1-1
    3 Fleming 17-2 85 4 2-1
    4 Merino (2) 17-2 76 2 1-1
    5 Briggsdale 16-3 73 5 3-0
    6 Genoa-Hugo/Karval 17-2 71 6 3-0
    7 Otis 13-6 36 8 2-0
    8 Springfield 13-4 35 9 2-0
    9 Prairie 12-7 25 7 2-4
    10 South Baca 15-3 11 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Mile High Academy 8, Weldon Valley 2, Dove Creek 1, Stratton/Liberty 1.
    Dropped out
    Dove Creek (10).

  • Kit Carson is the top seed in the 6-man football playoff bracket

    (Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos)

    The 6-man football state playoff bracket was released on Sunday, and Kit Carson is the top overall seed.

    The unbeaten Wildcats are 8-0, and are the champions of the South East League. They were No. 1 in the final RPI standings of the regular season, which is the primary seeding consideration for the 6-man bracket.

    Find the full 6-man bracket here.

    Also receiving first-round home games are: No. 2 Stratton/Liberty, No. 3 Cheyenne Wells, No. 4 Fleming, No. 5 Prairie, No. 6 Granada, No. 7 Branson/Kim and No. 8 Flagler/Hi-Plains.

    The 6-man playoffs begin this coming week. The default game day is Saturday, but schools can play either Thursday or Friday by mutual agreement.

    The semifinals are the weekend of Nov. 16, and the championship game is Nov. 23 at a home site.

  • Football rankings: Cherry Creek is the new No. 1 team in 5A

    Pomona Cherry Creek football
    (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Cherry Creek has moved up to the top spot in this week’s Class 5A football rankings.

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

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Football Polls

    Voted upon by coaches around the state. New voters can sign up by emailing rcasey@chsaa.org. In class 1A-5A, these rankings will factor into postseason seeding. More information is available here.

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Cherry Creek (15) 8-0 219 2 W
    2 Ralston Valley (4) 8-0 200 4 W
    3 Valor Christian (4) 7-1 191 3 W
    4 Columbine 7-1 160 1 L
    5 Regis Jesuit 8-0 143 5 W
    6 Grandview 7-1 96 6 W
    7 Pomona 5-3 91 7 W
    8 Fairview 7-1 66 9 W
    9 Cherokee Trail 6-2 37 10 W
    10 Legend 7-1 25 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Eaglecrest 22, Smoky Hill 7, Arapahoe 3, Castle View 2, Highlands Ranch 1, Mullen 1, ThunderRidge 1.
    Dropped out
    Eaglecrest (8).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pine Creek (20) 6-1 234 1 W
    2 Broomfield (2) 7-0 196 2 W
    3 Montrose (2) 7-0 195 3 W
    4 Vista Peak Prep 7-0 144 6 W
    5 Chatfield 6-1 136 4 W
    6 Pueblo West 6-1 134 5 W
    7 Dakota Ridge 6-1 86 7 W
    8 Loveland 5-2 55 8 W
    9 Heritage 5-2 44 9 W
    10 Brighton 6-1 42 10 W
    Others receiving votes:
    Fruita Monument 22, Skyline 8, Ponderosa 6, Wheat Ridge 6, Air Academy 5, Greeley West 3, Windsor 2, Golden 1, Hinkley 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Palmer Ridge (17) 6-1 208 1 W
    2 Mead (4) 7-0 192 2 W
    3 Pueblo South 6-1 170 3 W
    4 Discovery Canyon 6-1 136 4 W
    5 Conifer 7-0 118 5 W
    6 Frederick 7-0 94 6 W
    7 Durango (1) 5-2 82 7 W
    8 Green Mountain 5-2 50 9 W
    9 Lutheran 5-2 49 8 W
    10 Harrison 6-1 23 10 W
    Others receiving votes:
    Palisade 22, Fort Morgan 19, Erie 12, Holy Family 11, Pueblo Central 9, Thomas Jefferson 7, Roosevelt 4, Pueblo East 2, Eagle Valley 1, Evergreen 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Rifle (13) 7-0 192 1 W
    2 Sterling (5) 6-1 183 2 W
    3 Resurrection Christian (2) 6-1 165 4 W
    4 Delta 6-1 118 5 W
    5 Faith Christian (1) 6-1 109 6 W
    6 Platte Valley 5-2 92 3 L
    7 The Classical Academy 5-2 83 10 W
    8 Basalt 6-1 59 7 L
    9 Lamar 5-2 45 – W
    10 Eaton 4-3 32 9 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Elizabeth 32, Englewood 19, Alamosa 8, Bayfield 5, Moffat County 5, La Junta 3, Aspen 2, Kent Denver 2.
    Dropped out
    Elizabeth (8).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Strasburg (13) 7-0 164 1 W
    2 Holyoke (2) 7-0 140 3 W
    3 Limon 6-1 138 2 W
    4 Florence (2) 7-0 121 4 W
    5 Colorado Springs Christian 6-1 94 5 W
    6 Centauri 6-1 83 7 W
    7 Meeker 6-1 79 6 W
    8 Hotchkiss 6-1 31 9 W
    9 Highland 4-3 29 10 W
    10 Wray 5-2 28 8 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Flatirons Academy 7, Rye 7, Buena Vista 5, Burlington 3, Grand Valley 3, Rocky Ford 2, Peyton 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    8-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sedgwick County (10) 7-0 118 1 Bye
    2 Fowler (2) 7-0 108 2 W
    3 Sanford 7-0 93 3 W
    4 Dayspring Christian Academy 6-1 82 6 W
    5 Mancos 6-1 56 5 W
    6 Pikes Peak Christian 6-1 47 8 –
    7 Vail Christian 7-0 42 7 W
    8 Merino 5-2 29 4 L
    9 Caliche 5-2 28 9 W
    10 Elbert 6-1 11 – W
    Others receiving votes:
    Rangely 10, Sargent 9, West Grand 9, Hoehne 7, Holly 7, Soroco 2, Dove Creek 1, McClave 1.
    Dropped out
    Dove Creek (10).
    6-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kit Carson (8) 8-0 89 1 W
    2 Fleming (1) 8-0 77 2 W
    3 Stratton/Liberty 7-1 73 3 W
    4 Cheyenne Wells 7-1 61 4 W
    5 Flagler/Hi-Plains 8-0 50 5 W
    6 Prairie 5-2 40 6 W
    7 North Park 6-2 36 7 W
    8 Branson/Kim 7-0 35 8 Bye
    9 Granada 5-3 20 10 L
    10 Briggsdale 5-3 7 9 L
    Others receiving votes:
    Eads 4, Deer Trail 2, Cotopaxi 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • Volleyball rankings: Four new teams jump into the polls

    (@ErieHSAthletics/Twitter)

    Four new teams joined this week’s volleyball rankings: Windsor (5A), Erie (4A), Resurrection Christian (3A) and Dove Creek (1A).

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

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Volleyball Polls

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Chaparral (9) 14-2 107 1 0-0
    2 Legend 13-3 90 2 0-0
    3 Cherokee Trail (1) 14-2 82 3 1-0
    4 Broomfield (1) 16-0 73 4 2-0
    5 Rampart 14-1 70 5 1-0
    6 Valor Christian 14-1 53 6 2-0
    7 Fort Collins 13-2 42 7 2-0
    8 Grandview 11-5 31 8 1-0
    9 Chatfield 12-4 19 10 2-0
    10 Windsor 12-2 15 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Eaglecrest 12, Fairview 8, Ralston Valley 3.
    Dropped out
    Eaglecrest (9).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pueblo County (9) 19-1 115 1 3-0
    2 Lewis-Palmer (3) 11-5 112 2 2-0
    3 Coronado 11-5 77 6 2-0
    4 Pueblo West (1) 12-4 68 4 1-0
    5 Discovery Canyon 11-5 67 3 0-2
    6 Palmer Ridge 11-5 65 5 1-1
    7 Montrose 14-3 63 8 2-0
    8 Mead 11-3 57 7 2-0
    9 Woodland Park 14-1 24 9 3-0
    10 Erie 11-5 20 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Thomas Jefferson 16, Silver Creek 14, Battle Mountain 6, Mullen 4, Cheyenne Mountain 2, Glenwood Springs 1, Skyline 1, Steamboat Springs 1.
    Dropped out
    Thomas Jefferson (10).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lutheran (8) 10-0 88 1 1-0
    2 Eaton 14-3 70 5 2-0
    3 Colorado Springs Christian (1) 19-1 59 4 2-0
    4 Faith Christian 12-3 53 7 1-1
    5 Sterling 15-0 51 2 1-0
    6 Alamosa 20-3 44 3 2-1
    7 University 9-7 26 10 0-2
    8 Lamar 16-2 23 8 2-0
    9 Platte Valley 11-4 19 9 2-0
    10 Resurrection Christian 9-7 18 – 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Cedaredge 11, Valley 6, Bayfield 5, Centauri 4, Pagosa Springs 4, Delta 3, St. Mary’s Academy 3, La Junta 2, Middle Park 2, Peak to Peak 1.
    Dropped out
    Cedaredge (6).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Denver Christian (9) 17-0 90 1 2-0
    2 Union Colony Prep 16-1 76 2 3-0
    3 Meeker 15-2 59 5 2-0
    4 Wiggins 14-4 53 3 0-1
    5 Limon 13-5 52 6 3-0
    6 Fowler 14-3 49 4 1-1
    7 West Grand 15-2 43 7 1-0
    8 Rye 13-4 20 10 2-0
    9 Dolores 14-3 17 9 2-0
    10 Simla 13-4 14 8 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Telluride 11, Sedgwick County 5, Highland 3, Ignacio 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 La Veta (4) 17-0 75 1 1-0
    2 Merino (3) 16-1 71 3 3-0
    3 Kit Carson (1) 16-1 62 2 2-0
    4 Fleming 15-1 60 5 2-0
    5 Briggsdale 13-3 47 4 1-1
    6 Genoa-Hugo/Karval 14-2 38 6 1-0
    7 Prairie 10-3 29 7 0-1
    8 Otis 11-6 21 9 1-0
    9 Springfield 11-4 14 10 2-0
    10 Dove Creek 16-1 9 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Mile High Academy 7, Flagler/Hi-Plains 2, Front Range Baptist 2, Sangre de Cristo 2, Weldon Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    Mile High Academy (8).

  • Football roundup: Smoky Hill coach Tom Thenell wins No. 200; top-10 matchups around the state

    Smoky Hill football coach Tom Thenell
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Smoky Hill football coach Tom Thenell won the 200th game of his career on Friday night when his Buffaloes beat Adams City.

    Thenell, who has also coached at Bear Creek and Mullen, is now 200-112 in his career, which began in 1992.

    Smoky Hill, now 8-0 this season, beat Adams City 51-7. In two years at Smoky, Thenell is 18-1 at a program that hadn’t won more than four games from 2007-2017.

    The Buffaloes are now also 7-0 in the Metro 10 League with two games to play. But with wins over both Prairie View and Far Northeast, who are 5-2 in league play, Smoky Hill has clinched the league title, assuring themselves of a second-straight playoff berth.

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    2A: (2) Sterling 24, (3) Platte Valley 6

    Sterling jumped out with two quick touchdowns, including a fumble return for a score, in the first quarter, and turned that momentum into a huge win.

    “We knew coming in all week who the opponent was and what was at stake tonight,” Sterling coach Rob Busmente told the Colorado Preps Scoreboard Show. “Our kids did a great job during the week of preping during practice.”

    Busmente added that the game was “from start to finish, probably one of our most complete games that we’ve played this season.”

    Of the two early touchdowns he said: “Jumping out fast and creating some momentum early was a positive, and we were able to maintain that level through the rest of the game.”

    Sterling is now 6-1, with the lone loss coming out-of-state to Scottsbluff, Neb. The Tigers are in first place in the Patriot East at 3-0.

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    5A: (2) Cherry Creek 41, (8) Eaglecrest 3

    Cherry Creek Eaglecrest football
    More photos. (Sam Grigis/CHSAANow.com)

    Cherry Creek made a statement with a huge top-10 win in the tough Metro East League.

    The Bruins built a 21-0 lead in the second quarter, and only continued to extend their lead in the second half.

    Julian Hammond III threw two touchdown passes for the Bruins, who also got rushing touchdowns from James Walker II and Jayle Stacks. Chase Penry and Connor Page had receiving touchdowns.

    With the win, Cherry Creek pushed its record to 8-0 overall, and 3-0 as the lone remaining unbeaten in the Metro East.

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    2A: (5) Delta 35, (7) Basalt 6

    It was all Delta as the Panthers raced out to a 28-0 halftime lead en route to the big win.

    Brandon Butler had two rushing scores in the win, and Nolan Bynum rushed for a score and passed for another.

    Delta is now 6-1 this season, including 2-1 in the 2A Western Slope League.

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    6-man: (2) Fleming 63, (9) Briggsdale 14

    Fleming locked up the North League championship with the big win.

    “Especially the second half, we just started executing well,” Fleming coach John King told the Scoreboard Show. “Sticking with our blocks longer, and people on the back side, really trying to work hard and take their angles. It just kinda started clicking.

    “We kind of wore them down a little bit,” King added. “We have really good depth this year for 6-man.”

    Fleming is now 8-0 overall, and 5-0 in the North.

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    Notables:

    • In a big 6-man matchup, No. 1 Kit Carson topped No. 10 Granada 56-40.
    • In 8-man, Sargent upset Dove Creek 26-24.
    • Lamar beat La Junta in the Whistle Game for the first time since 2014 with a 20-14 win.
    • Manual beat Jefferson 26-20 in double overtime.

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