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  • All-state baseball teams for the 2018 season

    The 2018 all-state baseball teams honor the best players in the sport as judged by the leagues and coaches. They are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

    Player and coach of the year was also selected by a vote of the coaches.

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    Class 5A

    Mountain Vista baseball Sam Ireland
    Mountain Vista’s Sam Ireland. (Tim Bourke/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Sam Ireland, Mountain Vista

    Coach of the year: Ron Quintana, Mountain Vista

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Brayden Brooks Mountain Range   Senior
    Garrett Declue Arapahoe LHP/CF Senior
    Riley Egloff Heritage RHP/3B Senior
    Sam Ireland Mountain Vista RHP/3B/1B Junior
    Niklavs Levensteins Ralston Valley 3B/2B Senior
    Jack Liffrig Mountain Vista LHP Senior
    Justin Olson Pine Creek 1B/LHP Senior
    Tanner O’Tremba Cherry Creek    
    Zach Paschke Mountain Vista INF Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Justin Boyd Legend SS/CF Junior
    Matthew Boyd Regis Jesuit   Senior
    Riley Cornelio Pine Creek SS/RHP Junior
    Brandon Dryer Arapahoe LF/RHP/2B Senior
    Hayden Heinze Rocky Mountain OF Senior
    AJ Jergensen Ralston Valley OF Junior
    Arian Jimenez-Quezada Heritage SS/3B/RHP Senior
    Kasey Koppelmaa Chatfield LHP/OF Senior
    Andrew Morris Monarch 2B/P Senior
    Josh Thompson Highlands Ranch P Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Luke Bailey, Chaparral, OF, Senior
    • Jake Barber, Cherokee Trail, Senior
    • Simon Baumgardt, Lakewood, P/SS, Junior
    • Tyler Boggs, Fruita Monument, C, Senior
    • Alex Champagne, Heritage, SS/2B, Freshman
    • Colten Chase, Cherokee Trail, Senior
    • Dorsey Chatham, Boulder,
    • Pete Chronowski, Heritage, LHP/1B, Junior
    • Benjamin Derosiers, Castle View, LHP/1B/CF, Senior
    • Ozzie Dominguez, Aurora Central, P/1B, Senior
    • John Emerson, Denver East, Junior
    • Tanner Garner, Broomfield, Senior
    • Zach Goodman, Arapahoe, C/OF/UTIL, Senior
    • Jake Greiving, Legend, C/OF/3B, Junior
    • Zach Harstad, Loveland, 1B/LHP/OF, Junior
    • Calvin Hunt, Ralston Valley, RHP, Junior
    • Jenner Kehe, Lakewood, P/OF/SS, Sophomore
    • Cam Kennedy, Smoky Hill, CF/3B/2B, Junior
    • Reese Lansville, ThunderRidge, RHP/INF, Senior
    • Cale Lansville, ThunderRidge, RHP/INF, Freshman
    • Grant Magill, Mountain Vista, C, Junior
    • Jayden Martinez, Grandview, OF/DH, Junior
    • Nick Merone, Rock Canyon,
    • Trey Morrill, Fruita Monument, P/OF, Senior
    • Cade Nelson, Rocky Mountain, INF/P, Junior
    • Drew Norsen, Fort Collins, OF/LHP, Sophomore
    • Jay Onken, Pine Creek, OF/RHP, Senior
    • Ryan Overboe, Legacy, LHP/1B/RF, Senior
    • Quentin Parr, Cherry Creek,
    • Mike Polson, Mountain Range, Senior
    • Henry Rock, Fairview, Junior
    • Tyler Schultz, Cherry Creek,
    • Frankie Shearn, Columbine, OF, Senior
    • Ross Smith, Legacy, RHP/RF, Senior
    • Drew Stahl, Mountain Vista, INF, Junior
    • Ryan Stohr, Dakota Ridge, RHP/1B, Junior
    • Zach Sulyma, Eaglecrest, 3B/C, Senior
    • David Velasquez, Brighton, SS/P/3B, Senior
    • Wyatt Wendell, Rock Canyon,
    • Reggie Williams, Douglas County, Senior
    • Kevin Zapanta, Overland, 2B/1B/RHP, Senior

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    Class 4A

    Valor Christian baseball Josh Danyliw
    Valor Christian’s Josh Danyliw. (Paul DiSalvo/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Josh Danyliw, Valor Christian

    Coach of the year: Dan Sanchez, Pueblo West

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Ryan Barber Valor Christian RF Senior
    Brady Carstens Mead P/INF Senior
    Josh Danyliw Valor Christian P Senior
    Tyler Declusin Pueblo West 2B/RHP Junior
    Jack Denker Cheyenne Mountain OF Senior
    Michael Ellis Cheyenne Mountain 1B/RHP Sophomore
    Trey McBride Fort Morgan OF/C Senior
    Jack McLaughlin Golden SS/RHP Senior
    Zach Thomas Pueblo West C/RHP Senior
    Harris Williams Denver North OF Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Lincoln Andrews Canon City INF/P Junior
    Nick Bowermaster Thomas Jefferson SS/RHP Junior
    Jayden Cordova Pueblo West OF Junior
    Edwing Corrales Kennedy P/SS Senior
    Darrian Escobar-Winter Falcon INF/RHP Senior
    Ryan Jares Windsor RHP/UTIL Senior
    Owen Lockner Windsor RHP/3B Junior
    Garrett Martin Standley Lake P/SS Senior
    Zechariah Reid Valor Christian RHP/CF/RF Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Donavin Ada, Pueblo East, SS/RHP, Senior
    • Connor Balliet, Berthoud, Senior
    • Braden Barker, Mountain View, P/C, Senior
    • Noah Befus, Longmont, OF/P, Senior
    • Reece Bishop, Mesa Ridge, SS/P/INF, Sophomore
    • Tyler Boyd, Glenwood Springs, Senior
    • Nick Caswell, Littleton, Senior
    • Brady Choban, Lewis-Palmer, 1B/P, Senior
    • Chance Eben, Northridge, RHP/LF, Senior
    • Avery Fulford, Conifer, Junior
    • Ty Garcia, Pueblo West, LHP, Senior
    • Gabe Halaby, Palmer Ridge, CF/RHP, Senior
    • JP Hamer, Fort Morgan, Junior
    • Zac Hanenberg, Canon City, INF/P, Senior
    • Brennan Heitz, Widefield, P/1B/OF, Senior
    • Kyle Jameson, Pueblo West, SS, Junior
    • Rafe Kinder, Valor Christian, 1B/C/DH, Junior
    • Daevion Kinnard, Mesa Ridge, CF/P/UTIL, Senior
    • Collin Kringlen, Holy Family, 1B/RHP, Junior
    • Noah Lasecki, The Classical Academy, 1B/P, Junior
    • Cesar Loma, Greeley Central, 3B/RHP/C, Junior
    • Austin Martindale, Pueblo South,
    • Turner McDonald, Summit, SS/RHP, Senior
    • Hunter Miller, Pueblo County, 3B/P, Senior
    • Adam Muniz, Pueblo Central, 3B/SS/2B, Junior
    • Ben Muscatello, Evergreen, Senior
    • Corey Musch, Skyview, CF/LF, Junior
    • Brandin Obrecht, Roosevelt, P/UTIL, Senior
    • John Ochoa, D’Evelyn, 1B/P/OF, Senior
    • Connery O’Donnell, Roosevelt, P/OF, Senior
    • Jack Patterson, Evergreen, Senior
    • Braden Peninger, Windsor, SS, Senior
    • Jayson Peterson, Arvada, OF/P, Senior
    • Brady Renck, Longmont, 2B/SS/P, Junior
    • Mark Reyes, Discovery Canyon, C/OF, Senior
    • Spencer Rich, Silver Creek, INF, Junior
    • Josue Rivera, Denver North, 1B/3B/RHP, Junior
    • Carlos Rosales, Alameda, P/3B/1B, Senior
    • Weston Siefken, Holy Family, 2B/SS/RHP, Junior
    • Zach Slaughter, Pueblo Centennial, RHP/OF, Junior
    • Colin Steinke, Elizabeth, INF/P, Senior
    • Anthony Tate, Wheat Ridge, CF, Junior
    • Logan Thorton, Windsor, P, Junior
    • Brett Wagner, Palisade, Senior
    • Joseph Wasick, Vista Peak Prep, RHP/OF, Junior
    • Zach Watts, Windsor, 1B/RHP, Senior
    • Cameron Wolfe, Battle Mountain, C/INF/OF, Junior

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    Class 3A

    University baseball Grayson Swanson
    University’s Grayson Swanson. (Geoffrey Sager/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Grayson Swanson, University

    Coach of the year: Casey Miller, University

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Matt Bagnato Peak to Peak 2B/SS Senior
    Jaspar Carmichael Delta SS/P Senior
    Dalton Chandler Lamar RHP/1B Senior
    Levi Dart University INF/P Senior
    Tyler Mattingley Faith Christian RHP/OF Senior
    Jose Mercado Valley   Senior
    Grayson Swanson University OF/P Senior
    Jared Ure Eaton INF/P Junior
    Noah VanSickle Kent Denver P/INF Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Colton Eberhardt Lamar RHP/C/3B Senior
    Zeke Hass Eaton OF Senior
    Davin Jacobs Lamar OF/RHP Senior
    Kalob Padilla University INF/P Junior
    Jake Sandau Eaton OF/P Senior
    Colin Stone Faith Christian C Senior
    Chance Strand Alamosa RHP/OF Senior
    Lee Strang University UTIL Senior
    Lucas Watson Lamar SS Senior
           

    Honorable mention:

    • Chase Allen, Colorado Academy, Sophomore
    • Caden Alonzo, Alamosa, 1B/RHP, Junior
    • Andrew Broadhrst, Roaring Fork, INF/P, Senior
    • Macklin Brockmeyer, Faith Christian, INF/RHP, Junior
    • Stephen Clutter, Monte Vista, OF/P, Senior
    • Colin Cole, Brush, C/C, Senior
    • Tristen Crowther, Centauri, 3B/P, Junior
    • Travis Cunningham, Eaton, P/OF, Senior
    • Damon Elarton, Rye,
    • Tyler Eldred, Lutheran, Senior
    • Jasen Engel, Montezuma-Cortez, SS/P, Senior
    • Jamison Fuentes, Aspen, P/CF/1B, Senior
    • Michael Gettman, Bayfield, OF/P, Senior
    • Andres Guevara, Lamar, C/OF, Senior
    • Matt Haines, St. Mary’s, 1B, Senior
    • Bodie Hume, Sterling, Senior
    • Justin Kahn, DSST: Stapleton, 1B/RHP/C, Junior
    • Ben Kuhnel, Middle Park, 1B/LHP, Junior
    • Keaton Laverty, Pagosa Springs, 1B/SS/RHP, Senior
    • Joe Machado, Bishop Machebeuf, 2B/RHP, Senior
    • Caleb Madrid, Sheridan, 1B/P/OF, Junior
    • Joe Medina, University, INF, Junior
    • Chase Meyers, Cedaredge, 1B, Senior
    • Wyatt Morris, Platte Canyon, RHP/C/SS, Senior
    • Elijah Pacheco, Jefferson, UTIL, Sophomore
    • Garrett Potter, DSST: Stapleton, RHP/RF/1B, Senior
    • Sam Richards, Colorado Academy, Senior
    • Ernesto Rios, Platte Valley, INF/RHP/OF, Junior
    • Cole Roosma, Platte Canyon, Senior
    • Brian Shawcroft, Centauri, SS/2B, Senior
    • Hayden Siebers, Resurrection Christian, P/1B, Senior
    • Juan Sigala, Jefferson, UTIL, Senior
    • Cutter Smith, Bennett, P/SS/3B, Junior
    • Carson Spence, Strasburg, OF/C, Senior
    • Sam Tameler, Salida, Senior
    • Jake Thiret, Prospect Ridge Academy, RHP/OF/1B, Junior
    • Cole Thompson, The Academy, P/OF, Senior
    • Raul Torres, Basalt,
    • Noa Vogel, Lutheran, Senior
    • Jordan Yates, Buena Vista, 1B/P, Senior
    • John Zamora, The Academy, INF/P, Junior
    • Tyler Zimmerman, Alamosa, 2B/RHP, Senior

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    Class 2A

     

    Paonia baseball Kayden Seriani
    Paonia’s Kayden Seriani. (Jeffery Tucker/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Kayden Seriani, Paonia

    Coach of the year: Nate Miller, Paonia

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Cannan Bennett Limon P/C/SS Junior
    Chandon Dunker Sedgwick County RHP/3B/1B Senior
    Jimmy Fargo Dayspring Christian Academy P/C/CF Senior
    Greg Garcia Rocky Ford 1B/P Senior
    Jonathan Gonzalez Hotchkiss P/INF Senior
    Rodney Gregg Peyton P/1B/OF Junior
    Jaden Miller Paonia   Senior
    Anders Schopp Paonia   Senior
    Kayden Seriani Paonia   Senior
    Second Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Josh Lang Front Range Christian OF Sophomore
    Drew Lloyd Front Range Christian P/C/INF Junior
    Jaeden Meyers Peyton P/INF/C Junior
    Seth Mondragon Dayspring Christian Academy    
    Carlos Parra Del Norte    
    Presley Pene Hotchkiss OF/P Junior
    Slater Podgorny Paonia   Senior
    Trey Redner Swink OF/P Senior
    Rupert Shaw Peyton P/INF/C Junior
    Braden Witzel Burlington   Junior

    Honorable mention:

    • Paul Brophy, Yuma, 1B/P, Junior
    • Drew Coffin, Haxtun, Junior
    • Cael Croissant, Wiggins, SS/2B/P, Senior
    • Ryan Davis, Sargent, P/SS, Senior
    • Brennan Ehmke, Sedgwick County, RHP/SS/3B, Senior
    • Chase Fulkerson, Dawson School, SS/P, Senior
    • Eddie Glaser, Calhan, SS/P, Junior
    • Adan Guerrero, Dolores Huerta Prep, Senior
    • Joe Hayes, Calhan, C/3B, Junior
    • Chase Hiatt, Hotchkiss, C, Senior
    • Hauk Hubbard, Limon, P/SS/3B, Junior
    • Logan Hughes, Meeker, Senior
    • Eli Kirk, Hotchkiss, OF/P, Senior
    • Guy Larsen, Sanford, LF/P, Senior
    • Justin Lear, Lyons, CF/P, Senior
    • Tyler Lewis, Swink, C, Junior
    • Will Lorenz, Gilpin County, SS/C/RHP, Junior
    • Cade McKinley, Sedgwick County, OF/P, Senior
    • Santino Mendoza, Rocky Ford, P/OF/INF, Sophomore
    • Trevor Milne, Sargent, P/1B, Senior
    • Patrick Mortensen, Center,
    • Grey Neal, Paonia, Sophomore
    • Daniel Perry, Evangelical Christian, LHP/1B, Junior
    • Zachary Perry, Evangelical Christian, C, Senior
    • TJ Peter, South Park, UTIL/RHP, Junior
    • Chase Powell, Merino, Senior
    • Ricardo Ramirez, Highland, SS/RHP/UTIL, Senior
    • AJ Strobel, Peyton, P/C/OF, Junior
    • Addison Weathers, Yuma, SS, Senior

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    Class 1A

    Caliche Nucla baseball Brayden Nichols
    Caliche’s Brayden Nichols. (Lance Wendt/LanceWendt.com)

    Player of the year: Brayden Nichols, Caliche

    Coach of the year: JP Lambrecht, Caliche

    First Team
    Name School Pos. Year
    Jonah Cox Cornerstone Christian Academy SS Sophomore
    Nick Crum Holly 2B/OF/RHP Senior
    Will Gabriel Nucla   Junior
    Cullen Glosson Otis P/SS Junior
    Jose Magallanes Holly C/SS/RHP Freshman
    Edgar Newman Cheyenne Wells   Senior
    Brayden Nichols Caliche   Senior
    Dominic Puchino Longmont Christian P/1B/OF Sophomore
    Nate Roach Cornerstone Christian Academy C/RHP/1B Senior
    Logan Sircy Peetz   Senior

    Honorable mention:

    • Brock Briscoe, Caliche, Senior
    • Derick Carroll, Manzanola, P/INF, Senior
    • Cord Colson, Nucla, Senior
    • Beau Dukes, Springfield, Junior
    • Mike Foster, Caliche, Senior
    • Chance Gulliford, Cotopaxi, P/3B, Sophomore
    • Zach Haase, Eads, Senior
    • Zach Holtz, Peetz, Junior
    • Devon Jara, Granada, P/C, Junior
    • Patrick Jones, Springfield, Junior
    • Asher Kark, Denver Jewish Day, C/SS, Junior
    • Willard Kennedy, Holly, 1B/DH/INF, Junior
    • Kyle Klann, Stratton/Liberty, Junior
    • Devin Littlefield, Prairie, SS/P/UTIL, Junior
    • Bryce Miracle, Otis, P/SS/C, Junior
    • Frank Ogden, Cotopaxi, C/OF/P, Sophomore
    • Brigden Parker, Eads, Freshman
    • Ethan Richmond, Stratton/Liberty, Junior
    • Blake Roelle, Peetz, Junior
    • Devin Ruybal, Antonito, Senior
    • Cade Walker, Cornerstone Christian Academy, 1B/2B/RHP, Junior
    • Brandon Williams, Fleming, INF/RHP/C, Sophomore
    • Blake Williams, Manzanola, P/3B/SS, Freshman
    • Tyler Wytulka, Nucla, Freshman

  • Del Norte’s Natalie Benavides is a four-sport athlete who is paving her own path

    DEL NORTE — The old saying, “Anything boys can do, girls can do better,” rings true for Del Norte’s Natalie Benavides.

    Benavides is a four-sport athlete and plays soccer and volleyball, but what makes her so unique is that she is also a member of the Tigers’ wrestling and football teams.

    She is a junior at Del Norte High School, which is a small mountain community in the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado that most people couldn’t point out on a map. Besides the beautiful mountain views, high school sports are the main form of entertainment for the community. The stands are always packed no matter what sport is being played and the town always comes out in support of their teams and athletes.

    Natalie Benavides Del Norte
    (Kelsey Lowry/CHSAANow.com)

    Being a small school, it is also very common to see students take on multiple sports. However, it is not common to see a girl athlete play on the boys teams.

    “We’ve never discouraged anyone from playing any sport, especially since this is a small school,” Del Norte athletic director and football coach Richie Madrid said. “It’s really nice to see kids play everything they can.”

    Benavides’s biggest influence has been her two brothers.

    “They’ve helped toughen me up,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to be like my older brother. When he started school, I wanted to start school, so when he started wrestling, I wanted to wrestle too.”

    She started wrestling when she was only four years old in the pee wee leagues in the San Luis Valley. She not only fell in love with the sport, but she also developed a love for other contact sports.

    Benavides joined an elite group in the 2017 wrestling season where she became the eighth girl in CHSAA history to compete in the state tournament. Despite not making the state tournament this year, Natalie took part in the second annual girls state wrestling tournament. The event is not affiliated with CHSAA, but highlighted standout performances where Natalie won the championship in her weight class.

    Natalie Benavides Del Norte
    (Kelsey Lowry/CHSAANow.com)

    Her accomplishments reach further than the wrestling mats and have helped her be exposed to other non-traditional girl sports, like football. This past summer, Madrid approached Benavides to see if she would be interested in playing on the football team.

    “I approached her because I knew what kind of athlete she was, and I knew that she was determined and would put the work in to be successful,” Madrid said. “I didn’t know if she was taking me serious.”

    With her track record of being an exceptional wrestler, Madrid knew she would be a great fit for the defense on the football team. Once she padded up, she proved that she deserved to be there.

    “The first day of practice and actual contact she just got in there and laid hits on a few kids,” Madrid said with a smile. “The boys didn’t take it easy on her, so it was reassuring to see that and also reassuring that she would be alright because she could take care of herself.”

    She’s not scared to try anything new and is constantly looking for new challenges.

    “I love knowing that I am making progress in every sport I play,” Benavides said. “My main goal is to always get better.”

    She loves to standout and likes to be different than everyone else. While in the wrestling room, she was quick to point out the wall where all the wrestlers sign their names. She wanted to be distinctive and signed her name on the opposite side of everyone else. This is just one example of her being a strong independent girl who doesn’t have to go along with the crowd.

    “She’s a tender heart and a friend to everyone,” Madrid said. “She works just as hard in the classroom as she does in sports and the younger kids really look up to her.”

    Football and wrestling have provided her with a strong foundation to venture into other contact sports like soccer. When Del Norte started their program last year, Benavides knew she wanted to be a part of it because of the contact. With it being the second year of the soccer program at Del Norte, they are making great strides and are even looking at making the playoffs for the first time this year.

    While she has a great attitude and personality, things have not always been easy for her playing girl and boy sports.

    “People criticize me because I do wrestling, and play football and they say that I do it just for the boys,” Benavides said. “But then I just go out and do what I know I am capable of and that normally quiets them down.”

    During the football season, she posted a harmless picture of her in her uniform and was met with unhealthy and upsetting comments.

    “I didn’t react to it, but I had other people come to my defense,” Benavides said. “It was nice to see that support, especially because I didn’t even know a lot of the people who were sticking up for me.”

    Not only is Benavides a well-rounded athlete, but she also inspires other girls to not be afraid and try new and unfamiliar things.

    “I hope that girls continue to play and break those stereotypes,” Benavides said. “I want girls to know that they don’t have to play only one sport, they can do it all.”

    Natalie Benavides Del Norte
    (Kelsey Lowry/CHSAANow.com)

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

    The 2017-18 all-state boys basketball teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

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

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    Class 5A

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

    Player of the year: Sam Masten, Rock Canyon

    Coach of the year: Michael Rogers, Grandview

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

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

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    Class 4A

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

    Player of the year: Luke Johnson, Longmont

    Coach of the year: Jeff Kloster, Longmont

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

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

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    Class 3A

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

    Player of the year: Bodie Hume, Sterling

    Coach of the year: Jeff Lehnus, Bayfield

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

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

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    Class 2A

    (Jeffrey Tucker/MaxPreps)

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

    Coach of the year: Dave Sheffield, Yuma

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

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

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    Class 1A

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

    Player of the year: Logan Sircy, Peetz

    Coach of the year: Sean Fehringer, Peetz

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

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

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

    The 2017-18 all-state girls basketball teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

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

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    Class 5A

    Lakewood Vista Ridge girls basketball
    (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Player of the year: Camilla Emsbo, Lakewood

    Coach of the year: Josh Ulitzky, Grandview

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Francesca Belibi Regis Jesuit Junior PF/SF/C
    Camilla Emsbo Lakewood Senior F/G/W
    Tommi Olson Highlands Ranch Senior PG
    Jana Van Gytenbeek Cherry Creek Sophomore PG
    Leilah Vigil Grandview Senior W
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Delaynie Byrne Ralston Valley Senior F
    Brionna McBride Doherty Junior G/PF
    Denali Pinto Fairview Senior G
    R’Manie Pulling Denver East Senior G
    Riley Snyder Fruita Monument Senior SG

    Honorable mention: Isabella Allen, Horizon, Senior; Dezmonea Antwine, Denver East, Junior; Angel Broadus, Rangeview, Junior; Victoria Cabrera, Prairie View, Junior; Sassy Coleman, Lakewood, Senior; Sydney Daniels, Dakota Ridge, Junior; Alisha Davis, Grandview, Junior; Romola Dominguez, Bear Creek, Senior; Angelique Gall, Fruita Monument, Senior; Jaiden Galloway, Grandview, Senior; Timiya Guevara, Denver South, Freshman; Madison Hema, Castle View, Junior; Shamahra Henderson, Thornton, Sophomore; Alyssa Jimenez, Horizon, Junior; Delsie Johnson, Fort Collins, Senior; Kaylah Lewis, Brighton, Junior; Jayda Lyon, Liberty, Senior; Gabriella Mcdonald, Rocky Mountain, Senior; Dani Mills, Mountain Vista, Senior; Mykiaa Minniss, Doherty, Senior; Jada Moore, Regis Jesuit, Sophomore; Kai Padilla, Northglenn, Junior; Ashley Panem, Fairview, Senior; Ashley Steffeck, Fossil Ridge, Junior; Samantha Van Sickle, Ralston Valley, Senior; Autumn Watts, Highlands Ranch, Junior; Samiyah Worrell, Fountain-Fort Carson, Junior; Madi Wriedt, Rampart, Senior.

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    Class 4A

    (Carl Auer/MaxPreps)

    Player of the year: Claudia Dillon, Evergreen

    Coach of the year: Amy Bahl, Evergreen

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Claudia Dillon Evergreen Junior PF/C
    Gabi Lucero Pueblo South Junior C
    Makena Prey Golden Senior C/PF
    Hannah Simental Pueblo West Sophomore –
    Chloe Welch Mesa Ridge Senior PG
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Maya Austin Pueblo South Senior –
    Abby Garnett Golden Senior PF/C
    Izzy Hren Holy Family Senior PG/SG/SF
    Olivia Lough Pueblo West Senior –
    Kristina Schreiber Evergreen Senior –

    Honorable mention: Brecon Antrillo, Green Mountain, Senior; RaLeigh Basart, Mountain View, Junior; Maddie Bolitho, Glenwood Springs, Senior; Emily Cavey, Berthoud, Sophomore; Aspen Dufour, Frederick, Senior; Baylee Galan-Browne, Evergreen; Hilda Garcia, Durango, Senior; Helen Gover, Centaurus, Junior; Naomi Hidalgo, Greeley Central, Junior; Hollie Hoffman, Windsor, Junior; Kaity Hovasse, Lewis-Palmer, Senior; Denali Hughes, Vista PEAK Prep, Junior; Haley Lewis, Fort Morgan, Senior; Savannah Martin, Standley Lake, Senior; Sydney Meis, Berthoud, Junior; Michaela Moran, Windsor, Senior; Mary Parchinski, Air Academy, Senior; Ashten Prechtel, Discovery Canyon, Junior; Angi Reed, D’Evelyn, Senior; Aaliyah Ricketts, Widefield, Junior; Zoya Robbins, Thomas Jefferson, Senior; Aubrey Robinson, Sierra, Senior; Hailee Stamps, Pueblo County, Senior; Sophia Trujillo, Skyview, Junior; Elly Walters, Rifle, Senior; Abby Wright, Valor Christian, Senior.

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    Class 3A

    Lamar St. Mary's girls basketball
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)

    Player of the year: Makenna Bodette, St. Mary’s

    Coach of the year: Mike Burkett, St. Mary’s

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Makenna Bodette St. Mary’s Senior C/PF
    Cali Clark Lamar Sophomore –
    Megan Engesser Colorado Springs Christian Junior –
    Josephine Howery St. Mary’s Sophomore PG/SG/W
    Morgan Lewis Pagosa Springs Senior P
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jana Camilletti Moffat County Senior G/W
    Shaya Chenoweth Grand Valley Junior –
    Julia Doyle Kent Denver Senior –
    Rachel Ingram Colorado Springs Christian Junior –
    Maren Mildestvedt Manitou Springs Senior F

    Honorable mention: Ember Canty, Centauri, Senior; Cydnee Collins, Eagle Ridge Academy, Sophomore; Bailie Duncan, Eaton, Junior; Courtney Freeman, Cedaredge, Junior; Alexis Garcia, The Vanguard School, Freshman; Sara Geddes, Delta, Sophomore; Alejandra Godina, Salida, Junior; Seneca Hackley, St. Mary’s, Sophomore; Juju Hemeyer, Resurrection Christian, Sophomore; Kylie Kravig, University, Freshman; Haleigh Leibel, Florence, Senior; Brecken Payne, Lamar, Junior; Brooke Polenz, Sterling, Senior; La’Zaria Roby, Aurora West College Prep Academy, Senior; Raegan Rychecky, St. Mary’s Academy, Senior; Kassie Schell, Buena VIsta, Senior; Haley Shaklee, Lutheran, Senior; Caroline Van Berkum, Centauri, Senior.

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    Class 2A

    Yuma Wiggins girls basketball
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Player of the year: Cody Robinson, Yuma

    Coach of the year: Bob Rahm, Yuma

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Chasey Blach Yuma Junior C
    Katelyn Brown Rangely Senior –
    Rachel Lucas Clear Creek Senior F
    Megan Roberts Dayspring Christian Academy Senior PF/SG/C
    Cody Robinson Yuma Junior SG/PG/PF
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Grace Dille Holyoke Senior F
    Kendra Parra Del Norte Sophomore SG
    Jerraldawn Rector Simla Senior PG/PF/C
    Morgan Smith Wray Junior –
    Avery Whitehead Yuma Senior PF/C

    Honorable mention: Carson Collins, Hotchkiss, Junior; Hope Davies, Cripple Creek-Victor, Junior; Brianna Denton, Swink, Junior; Graciela Donez, Ellicott, Senior; Brittany Fuchs, Calhan, Senior; Avionne Gomez, Ignacio, Senior; Danielle Gonzales, Las Animas, Senior; Ali Graham, Colorado Springs School, Senior; Elizabeth Hagerman, Fowler, Senior; Miranda Kortenhoeven, Denver Christian, Senior; Piper Kunst, South Park, Senior; Cortney Lemon, Norwood, Senior; Valeria Lopez, Lotus School for Excellence, Senior; Malyka Medina, Center, Senior; Elizabeth Mullett, Custer County, Senior; Peyton Pecar, Wray, Senior; Jessie Raitt, Vail Christian, Senior; Kassidy Rapke, Paonia, Senior; Emi Romero, Rocky Ford, Senior; Mattie Rossi, Soroco, Senior; Marissa Schelling, Haxtun, Senior; Sierra Schwartz, Dolores, Senior; Maddie Soehner, Wray, Senior; Skylar Thacker, Rangely, Junior; Maison Tolle, Highland, Senior; Taeryn Trumper, Holyoke, Sophomore; Shaelyn Walton, Hoehne, Senior; Anna Weisensee, Limon, Junior.

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    Class 1A

    Kit Carson Kim/Branson girls basketball
    (Dustin Price/dustinpricephotography.com)

    Player of the year: Micayla Isenbart, Kit Carson

    Coach of the year: Justin Winford, Kim/Branson

    First Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Jodel Erickson Briggsdale Senior SF
    Tess Hornung Kit Carson   PF/SG/SF
    Micayla Isenbart Kit Carson Senior SG/PG/SF
    Alli Keisel Fleming Senior –
    Ashley Yergert Kim/Branson Senior –
    Second Team
    Name School Year Pos.
    Joni Brown Kim/Branson Senior –
    Kallie Cathcart Holly Junior –
    Josie Cook Holly Senior –
    Olivia Isenbart Kit Carson Junior C
    Erykah Tallman Antonito Senior F

    Honorable mention: Nikki Anderson, Briggsdale, Senior; Hope Bondurant, Cotopaxi, Senior; Kaylee Corsentino, La Veta, Junior; Whitney Echols, Longmont Christian, Junior; Joslyn Garcia, Antonito, Senior; Heather Graham, Genoa-Hugo/Karval, Senior; Kodey Hoss, Cheraw, Junior; Kennedy Hughes, Heritage Christian, Senior; Reyna Isenbart, Kit Carson, Sophomore; Devynn Johnson, North Park, Junior; Micah Koolstra, Arickaree/Woodlin, Junior; Jenna Lengfelder, Fleming, Junior; Brooke Long, Belleview Christian, Junior; Kirsten Martinez, Primero, Sophomore; Miranda Mitchek, Eads, Junior; Jordan Parker, McClave, Junior; Ashley Rueb, Briggsdale, Senior; Jessica Slane, Sangre de Cristo, Junior; McKenzie Smith, Kit Carson, Junior; Nina Vigil, Sierra Grande, Senior.

  • All-state wrestling teams for the 2017-18 season

    The 2017-18 all-state wrestling teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

    These teams were created based upon results at the state meet. Coaches and wrestlers of the year were selected by the Colorado High School Coaches Association at the state meet.

    Scroll down to see the teams, or use the menu below to navigate to the class of your choosing.
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    Class 5A

    Jacob Greenwood Poudre wrestling four-timer
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Jacob Greenwood, Poudre

    Coach of the year: Cole Allison, Grand Junction

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Dawson Collins Sophomore Grand Junction 113
    Vince Cornella Freshman Monarch 106
    Gabe Dinette Senior Lakewood 160
    Jacob Greenwood Senior Poudre 145
    Malik Heinselman Senior Castle View 120
    Josiah Rider Senior Grand Junction 152
    Theorius Robison Junior Pomona 132
    Christian Rowell Senior Adams City 170
    Tate Samuelson Senior Castle View 182
    Fabian Santillan Junior Grandview 126
    Cohlton Schultz Junior Ponderosa 285
    Mason Watt Senior Broomfield 220
    Jayden Woodruff Senior Ponderosa 195
    Colton Yapoujian Junior Pomona 138
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Josh Betts Senior Rocky Mountain 160
    Gavin Deaguero Senior Adams City 152
    Aidan Funk Senior Legacy 170
    Nicholas Gonzales Senior Adams City 126
    Job Greenwood Junior Poudre 132
    Alec Hargreaves Sophomore Rocky Mountain 195
    Brody Lamb Senior Poudre 138
    Seth Latham Senior Grand Junction 182
    Adrian Marquez Junior Castle View 113
    Dylan Martinez Senior Grand Junction 145
    Weston Mayer Senior Poudre 285
    Justin Pacheco Junior Pomona 120
    Hunter Tobiasson Junior Grand Junction 220
    Wyatt Yapoujian Sophomore Pomona 106

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    Class 4A

    Andrew Alirez Greeley Central wrestlin
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Andrew Alirez, Greeley Central

    Coach of the year: Pat Laughlin, Pueblo East

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Andrew Alirez Junior Greeley Central 145
    Patrick Allis Junior Discovery Canyon 120
    Drake Engelking Junior Longmont 160
    Andy Garcia Sophomore Pueblo East 285
    Brendon Garcia Junior Pueblo County 106
    Dante Garcia Senior Pueblo County 220
    Jason Hanenberg Senior Air Academy 132
    Dylan McBride Senior Fort Morgan 195
    Mike McFadden Senior Cheyenne Mountain 138
    Isaiah Salazar Sophomore Windsor 170
    Dominick Serrano Sophomore Windsor 126
    Elijah Valdez Senior Mesa Ridge 152
    Will VomBaur Junior Windsor 113
    Terrance Williams Senior Palisade 182
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Michael True Senior Mesa Ridge 285
    Braden Barker Senior Mountain View 195
    Jayson Davis Junior Pueblo County 170
    Christopher Fasano Junior Pueblo County 152
    Zion Freeman Junior Pueblo East 182
    Jaxon Garoutte Sophomore Pueblo County 138
    Jacob Gonzales Junior Pueblo Centennial 106
    Zac Hanenberg Senior Canon City 145
    Andrew Lucero Senior Pueblo East 113
    Dominic Robles Junior Pueblo East 220
    Ryan Roth Junior Pueblo East 126
    Aaden Valdez Sophomore Pueblo East 132
    Vance VomBaur Freshman Windsor 120
    Hunter Williams Senior Thompson Valley 160

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    Class 3A

    (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Brandon Damian, Valley

    Coach of the year: Gary Ramstetter, Alamosa

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Austyn Binkly Junior Berthoud 138
    Davion Chavez Freshman Alamosa 106
    Joe Chavez Junior Alamosa 126
    Logan Church Senior Delta 285
    Brandon Damian Senior Valley 145
    Isaiah Gamez Sophomore La Junta 113
    Bart Gruenloh Senior Lamar 220
    Quentin Jiner Senior Weld Central 170
    Nathan Johns Junior The Classical Academy 182
    Jimmy LaConte Senior Weld Central 160
    Faustin Lopez Senior Sheridan 195
    Wyatt Pfau Junior Brush 152
    Anthony Quintana Senior Buena Vista 132
    A.J. Serna Junior Grand Valley 120
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Ethan Andrade Junior Lamar 120
    Brandon Buhr Senior Centauri 145
    Caleb Cox Senior Brush 126
    Preston Duran Senior Alamosa 285
    Colton Eberhardt Senior Lamar 195
    Alberto Felthager Freshman Trinidad 106
    Josh Flanagan Senior Valley 182
    Hayden Johnson Senior Steamboat Springs 160
    Mikinzie Klimper Senior Moffat County 170
    Cameron Lucero Freshman Pagosa Springs 132
    Reis Martinez Senior Alamosa 152
    Ariel Rodriguez Senior Eaton 138
    Eli Smith Junior Salida 220
    Kolten Strait Freshman Berthoud 113

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    Class 2A

    2018 state wrestling
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Diego Reyes, Rocky Ford

    Coach of the year: Mike Jurney, Rocky Ford

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Keegan Bean Senior Lyons 182
    Sky Carlson Senior Soroco 220
    Sean Dale Sophomore Cedaredge 126
    Greg Garcia Senior Rocky Ford 285
    Trey Geyer Freshman Cedaredge 120
    Cody Jacobsen Senior Burlington 138
    Seth McFall Junior Fowler 106
    Dahlton McGhee Senior Fowler 195
    Trevor Randel Senior County Line 152
    Diego Reyes Senior Rocky Ford 160
    Cade Rockwell Sophomore Wray 113
    Carlos Romo Senior Rocky Ford 145
    Carlos Tarin Junior Wray 170
    Wesley VanMatre Sophomore John Mall 132
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Junior Arambula Freshman Wray 126
    Brett Benavides Senior Del Norte 132
    Clay Campbell Senior Paonia 145
    Ken Cox Senior County Line 285
    Devin Curtis Senior Hotchkiss 195
    Aidan Dabal Senior Norwood 160
    William Gabriel Junior Nucla 182
    Tannen Kennedy Junior Meeker 138
    Logan Lewis Sophomore Highland 113
    Jace Logan Junior Soroco 170
    Kobryn Mann Senior Sedgwick Co/Fleming 152
    Jaden Miller Senior Paonia 220
    Jacob Pelloni Senior Meeker 120
    Max Salazar Junior Sanford 106

  • 2A & 3A wrestling: Valley’s Josh Flanagan extending the family legacy

    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Josh Flanagan watched a few years ago as his brother made history at the state wrestling tournament. Macoy, a senior in 2016, tied the state record by winning 51 matches in a senior year as Valley won its second-straight team title.

    Now, Josh is looking to do something that even his record-setting brother didn’t pull off in his career.

    Josh is going for his second state championship. He won the 170-pound title last year and as the state tournament kicked-off on Thursday, began his quest to go back-to-back. If there’s any pressure, though, it’s all self-inflicted.

    “I put a little bit of pressure on (myself) because people put a lot of pressure on me,” Flanagan said. “I know that I can do it again, so they expect me to do it again.”

    A victory by pin over Del Norte’s Ruben Agosto in the first round has the younger Flanagan on track to have some bragging rights over big brother.

    “I would say being a two-time state champ is a little better than having an undefeated record and going 51-0,” Josh said. “I kind of wanted to try that this year but fell a little short. I’m not sure how he did it. I think that winning two would be a little better than that but he’s a great wrestler.”

    Flanagan is set to face Lamar’s Lucas Tinnes in the quarterfinals Friday morning.

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    Notables

    Cayden Condit Conifer wrestling
    Cayden Condit. (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)
    • Conifer freshman Cayden Condit, the lone female qualifier at this year’s state tournament, was pinned in her first-round match by Alameda freshman Davion Chavez in 1:24. Condit will face The Classical Academy junior Brendan Johnston in the consolation bracket on Friday.
    • Wray leads the 2A team race with 40 points after prelims. Cedaredge (32 points) sits in second, with Rocky Ford (30.5) third. Paonia is fourth with 23 points, and Fowler (18) is fifth.
    • Eaton is on top of the 3A team race through the first round, leading with 31 points. Berthoud and Lamar are tied for second with 24 points each. Pagosa Springs (22 points) and Alamosa (21.5) are also firmly in the hunt for the team title.
    • In 3A’s 106-pound bracket, Trinidad’s Alberto Felthager knocked off the top seed, Santana Hernandez of Weld Central, with a 5-3 decision in the first round. Felthager placed fourth in his region last weekend.
    • Lyons’ Keegan Bean pinned Ellicott’s Matthew Brant in 26 seconds. He’s the defending champ in 2A 182. That was the fastest pin of the 2A/3A prelims.
    • Rocky Ford’s Greg Garcia matched Bean’s fastest pin with a takedown of Highland’s Micheal Johnson at 2A 285 in 26 seconds.
    • Each of the returning champions in 2A (there are four) and 3A (where there are three) advanced to their quarterfinals.
    • Likewise, the two unbeaten wrestlers in 2A are onto the quarters, and three three unbeatens in 3A also advanced.
    • The 2A and 3A tournaments continue on Friday with the quarterfinals and first-round consolation matches at 9:30 a.m. The semifinals (7 p.m.) and second-round consolation (5:30 p.m.) matches are on Friday evening.

  • Boys basketball rankings: ThunderRidge takes over as No. 1 in 5A

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

    ThunderRidge has moved up to the No. 1 spot in Class 5A in this week’s boys basketball rankings.

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

    With the regular season set to end on Saturday, these will serve as the final rankings of the regular season.

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

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

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 ThunderRidge (8) 20-1 106 2 2-0
    2 Rock Canyon (3) 20-1 96 3 2-0
    3 Chaparral 17-4 87 1 1-1
    4 Denver East 19-2 71 5 2-0
    5 George Washington 16-5 66 4 2-0
    6 Grandview 17-4 52 7 2-0
    7 Overland 12-9 39 6 1-1
    8 Regis Jesuit 17-4 36 8 2-0
    9 Smoky Hill 15-6 31 9 2-0
    10 Doherty 18-4 15 10 2-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Highlands Ranch 3, Eaglecrest 1, Rampart 1, Rangeview 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pueblo South (10) 19-2 144 1 2-0
    2 Lewis-Palmer (2) 19-2 128 2 2-0
    3 Longmont (3) 19-1 123 3 3-0
    4 Golden 18-3 108 4 2-0
    5 Valor Christian 14-7 65 6 2-0
    6 Pueblo West 15-6 61 5 1-1
    7 Falcon 16-5 58 8 2-0
    8 Silver Creek 17-4 52 7 2-1
    9 Evergreen 17-4 42 9 2-0
    10 Widefield 17-4 32 10 3-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Glenwood Springs 4, Thompson Valley 3, Windsor 3, Mesa Ridge 2.
    Dropped out
    .
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sterling (14) 17-0 140 1 1-0
    2 Alamosa 16-2 119 3 1-0
    3 Platte Valley 16-2 94 4 2-0
    4 Kent Denver 15-3 90 2 1-1
    5 Coal Ridge 14-2 69 5 2-0
    6 The Vanguard 15-2 58 6 1-0
    7 Lutheran 13-4 56 10 2-0
    8 Grand Valley 15-2 42 7 2-0
    9 DSST-Stapleton 14-4 23 9 1-0
    10 Bayfield 12-6 21 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Manual 15, Roaring Fork 11, Faith Christian 10, Strasburg 9, Colorado Springs Christian 6, Arrupe Jesuit 4, Resurrection Christian 3.
    Dropped out
    Manual (8).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Crowley County (12) 18-0 146 1 2-0
    2 Yuma (1) 15-2 125 2 2-0
    3 Del Norte 15-2 98 3 2-0
    4 Sedgwick County (1) 16-2 98 4 3-0
    5 Highland 14-3 77 6 3-0
    6 Byers 14-4 68 5 2-1
    7 Limon 13-4 59 7 1-2
    8 Vail Christian (1) 14-3 32 – 3-0
    9 Meeker 14-4 30 9 2-0
    10 Simla 14-3 25 – 3-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Ignacio 23, Calhan 18, Sanford 11, Rangley 4, Fowler 3, Dawson 2, Evangelical Christian 2, Haxtun 2, Clear Creek 1, Paonia 1.
    Dropped out
    Ignacio (8), Calhan (10).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Peetz (6) 17-0 113 1 1-0
    2 Holly (6) 18-0 112 2 1-0
    3 Cheyenne Wells 15-2 68 5 2-1
    4 Sangre de Cristo 15-2 61 3 1-1
    5 Heritage Christian 13-4 60 7 2-1
    6 Sierra Grande 14-3 54 8 2-0
    7 Creede 15-3 51 4 1-1
    8 South Baca 14-3 46 6 1-0
    9 Longmont Christian 13-5 27 9 1-1
    10 Front Range Baptist 14-4 26 – 4-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Kit Carson 18, Primero 10, De Beque 9, Cotopaxi 2, Genoa-Hugo/Karval 2, Otis 1.
    Dropped out
    Kit Carson (10).

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

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

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

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

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

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

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

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

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

  • Girls basketball rankings: Moffat County, Denver Christian, Highland all join the polls

    Moffat County (3A), Denver Christian (2A) and Highland (2A) each joined this week’s girls basketball rankings.

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

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com 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 Regis Jesuit (7) 16-3 101 1 2-0
    2 Horizon (2) 18-1 91 2 2-0
    3 Grandview (1) 15-3 81 3 2-0
    4 Highlands Ranch 16-4 67 4 2-0
    5 Ralston Valley 16-2 64 5 2-0
    6 Lakewood 16-3 62 6 2-0
    7 Fruita Monument (1) 18-2 40 8 2-1
    8 Castle View 17-3 31 7 1-1
    9 Cherry Creek 14-4 28 9 2-0
    10 Fossil Ridge 14-5 22 10 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Fort Collins 7, Doherty 6, Fairview 3, Mountain Vista 2.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pueblo West (17) 18-1 170 1 3-0
    2 Holy Family 17-2 130 3 2-0
    3 Evergreen 16-2 117 2 1-1
    4 Air Academy 18-1 113 4 2-0
    5 Mesa Ridge 15-2 94 6 2-0
    6 Golden 16-3 89 5 1-1
    7 Valor Christian 15-4 88 7 2-0
    8 Windsor 15-4 49 8 3-0
    9 D’Evelyn 13-6 28 9 1-1
    10 Thomas Jefferson 17-2 24 10 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Widefield 13, Pueblo South 8, Centaurus 5, Pueblo County 2, Rifle 2, Mead 1, Skyview 1, Thompson Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 St. Mary’s (9) 15-0 108 1 2-0
    2 Pagosa Springs 14-2 87 4 2-0
    3 Colorado Springs Christian (1) 15-2 86 2 2-0
    4 Centauri 16-1 78 3 2-0
    5 Lamar 13-3 66 5 2-0
    6 Kent Denver (1) 14-2 59 6 2-0
    7 Sterling 12-4 36 9 2-0
    8 Eaton 15-2 29 10 2-0
    9 Cedaredge 13-1 16 8 2-0
    10 Moffat County 12-3 9 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Manitou Springs 6, Resurrection Christian 5, Eagle Ridge 4, Colorado Academy 3, Jefferson Academy 3, La Junta 3, Lutheran 2, St. Mary’s Academy 2, Alamosa 1, Delta 1, DSST-College View 1.
    Dropped out
    Resurrection Christian (7).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Yuma (12) 15-0 129 1 2-0
    2 Wray 12-3 100 2 1-0
    3 Swink (1) 14-2 90 3 2-0
    4 Holyoke 14-2 81 6 2-0
    5 Del Norte 12-3 62 4 1-0
    6 Limon 13-1 54 5 2-0
    7 Simla 12-1 37 9 1-0
    8 Ignacio 13-0 34 10 2-0
    9 Denver Christian 13-3 32 – 1-0
    10 Highland 13-2 24 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Soroco 22, Haxtun 13, Calhan 12, Meeker 10, Rangley 7, Clear Creek 4, Paonia 3, Sanford 1.
    Dropped out
    Paonia (7), Haxtun (8).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kit Carson (14) 15-0 157 1 2-0
    2 Kim/Branson (1) 13-2 116 3 2-0
    3 Fleming 14-2 113 2 2-1
    4 Briggsdale 13-2 106 4 2-0
    5 Sangre de Cristo 14-1 87 5 1-0
    6 Antonito 11-3 59 8 1-0
    7 Holly 12-5 54 6 2-1
    8 Springfield 10-5 43 7 2-1
    9 Heritage Christian 12-3 32 9 1-1
    10 La Veta 12-2 28 10 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    McClave 20, Eads 18, Sierra Grande 18, North Park 10, Wiley 7, Cheraw 4, Belleview Christian 3, Longmont Christian 3, Arickaree/Woodlin 2.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • Boys basketball rankings: Pueblo South, Holly move up to top spots

    Pueblo South Pueblo West boys basketball
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Pueblo South (4A) and Holly (1A) took over the top spots in their respective basketball rankings this week.

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

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

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

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Rock Canyon (11) 17-0 110 1 2-0
    2 ThunderRidge 16-1 96 2 2-0
    3 Chaparral 15-3 78 3 2-0
    4 George Washington 13-5 70 4 2-0
    5 Denver East 15-2 63 5 4-0
    6 Overland 10-7 60 6 2-0
    7 Grandview 13-4 40 7 1-1
    8 Regis Jesuit 13-4 35 8 1-0
    9 Doherty 14-3 31 9 2-0
    10 Smoky Hill 11-6 11 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Eaglecrest 5, Highlands Ranch 4, Liberty 2.
    Dropped out
    Highlands Ranch (10).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pueblo South (13) 14-2 148 2 2-0
    2 Lewis-Palmer (1) 15-2 122 1 2-1
    3 Golden 14-3 117 4 2-0
    4 Longmont (1) 13-1 111 5 3-0
    5 Pueblo West 12-4 69 3 0-2
    6 Valor Christian 11-6 68 6 2-0
    7 Silver Creek 12-3 52 7 2-0
    8 Falcon 12-4 51 – 3-0
    9 Evergreen 13-4 29 8 1-1
    10 Mesa Ridge 12-4 21 9 3-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Widefield 12, Palmer Ridge 6, D’Evelyn 4, Montrose 4, Thompson Valley 4, Holy Family 2, Mead 2, Cheyenne Mountain 1, Glenwood Springs 1, Windsor 1.
    Dropped out
    Elizabeth (10).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Sterling (16) 14-0 160 1 2-0
    2 Alamosa 13-1 139 2 3-0
    3 Kent Denver 12-2 126 3 1-0
    4 The Vanguard 13-1 86 7 2-0
    5 Platte Valley 12-2 67 4 1-1
    6 Grand Valley 11-1 59 5 2-0
    7 Coal Ridge 10-2 57 – 2-0
    8 Manual 10-4 42 8 2-0
    9 DSST-Stapleton 12-3 35 6 3-1
    10 Strasburg 10-2 21 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Faith Christian 19, Colorado Academy 15, Resurrection Christian 14, Arrupe Jesuit 11, Bayfield 10, Colorado Springs Christian 7, Lutheran 5, Roaring Fork 4, The Pinnacle 3.
    Dropped out
    Resurrection Christian (9), Roaring Fork (10).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Crowley County (9) 14-0 132 1 2-0
    2 Sedgwick County (3) 12-2 115 3 1-1
    3 Del Norte 12-2 98 4 2-0
    4 Byers 11-2 95 6 1-0
    5 Yuma (2) 11-2 91 5 3-0
    6 Limon 10-2 72 2 1-1
    7 Highland 10-3 43 7 2-0
    8 Haxtun 9-3 31 – 1-0
    9 Meeker 10-3 27 9 1-0
    10 Ignacio 8-3 23 – 0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Vail Christian 23, Calhan 18, Simla 13, Clear Creek 10, Evangelical Christian 10, Custer County 9, Fowler 7, Sanford 3, Paonia 2, Rangley 2, Dawson 1.
    Dropped out
    Vail Christian (8), Sanford (10).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Holly (9) 14-0 107 2 2-0
    2 Peetz (2) 13-0 106 1 2-0
    3 Creede (1) 13-1 84 3 1-1
    4 Sangre de Cristo 13-1 79 6 1-0
    5 Cheyenne Wells 10-1 57 4 2-0
    6 Heritage Christian 9-3 53 5 1-1
    7 South Baca 11-3 53 9 3-0
    8 Longmont Christian 11-3 35 7 2-0
    9 Kit Carson 11-2 33 10 3-0
    10 Sierra Grande 9-3 25 – 2-0
    Others receiving votes:
    De Beque 6, Primero 6, Front Range Baptist 5, Cotopaxi 4, Cornerstone Christian 2, Shining Mountain 2, Wiley 2, Cheraw 1.
    Dropped out
    Primero (8).