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  • Boys soccer rankings: A host of changes see Legacy and Fountain Valley as new No. 1 teams

    (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

    The boys soccer rankings got a shakeup this week, and when the dust settled, Legacy (5A) and Fountain Valley (2A) were new No. 1 teams.

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

    Complete rankings for each class are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Soccer Polls

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Legacy (3) 4-0-0 86 4 2-0-0
    2 Broomfield (1) 4-0-0 72 6 2-0-0
    3 Grandview 6-1-1 60 3 2-0-0
    4 Boulder (1) 3-1-0 55 10 1-0-0
    5 Eaglecrest 6-0-0 53 – 2-0-0
    6 Fossil Ridge (2) 3-0-0 47 – 1-0-0
    7 Rampart (1) 4-0-0 42 9 1-0-0
    8 Arapahoe (1) 6-1-0 37 1 1-1-0
    9 Regis Jesuit 2-0-1 28 – 1-0-0
    10 Fairview (1) 3-1-0 17 2 0-1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Cherry Creek 13, Poudre 12, Valor Christian 9, Rangeview 7, Arvada West 4, Bear Creek 3, Rocky Mountain 3, Mountain Vista 2.
    Dropped out
    Bear Creek (5), Far Northeast Warriors (7), Cherry Creek (8).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Battle Mountain (6) 5-0-0 92 1 3-0-0
    2 Palmer Ridge (4) 4-0-0 85 3 1-0-0
    3 The Classical Academy 3-1-0 66 7 2-0-0
    4 Regis Groff 4-0-0 48 – 2-0-0
    5 Discovery Canyon 4-0-0 46 – 2-0-0
    6 Loveland 6-0-0 44 4 2-0-0
    7 Air Academy 3-2-0 31 2 1-1-0
    8 Silver Creek 2-1-2 30 – 0-0-2
    9 Glenwood Springs 3-0-1 25 – 1-0-0
    10 Golden 4-1-1 19 – 2-0-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Skyview 13, Northfield 12, Alameda 9, Cheyenne Mountain 9, Palisade 8, Skyline 6, Green Mountain 3, Pueblo Centennial 3, Denver North 1.
    Dropped out
    Skyview (5), Northfield (6), Green Mountain (8), Alameda (9), Denver North (10).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kent Denver (9) 5-0-0 111 1 2-0-0
    2 Salida (2) 4-0-0 75 5 2-0-0
    3 Colorado Academy 3-1-0 73 2 1-1-0
    4 Atlas Preparatory School 3-0-0 72 4 1-0-0
    5 Roaring Fork 4-1-0 58 3 1-1-0
    6 Liberty Common 1-0-0 43 7 1-0-0
    7 Delta 5-1-0 34 6 2-0-0
    8 The Academy 1-2-0 23 8 0-2-0
    9 Aurora West College Prep Academy 3-1-0 22 – 3-0-0
    10 Manitou Springs 4-0-0 20 – 2-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Middle Park 17, DSST: College View 14, KIPP Denver Collegiate 14, Lutheran 13, Arrupe Jesuit 11, Manual 10, Coal Ridge 9, Faith Christian 9, Riverdale Ridge 9, Jefferson 6, Fort Lupton 5, Lamar 4, Strive Prep – Smart Academy 3, DSST: Byers 2, Jefferson Academy 2, Eagle Ridge Academy 1.
    Dropped out
    Faith Christian (9), Arrupe Jesuit (10).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Fountain Valley (5) 3-0-0 29 4 0-0-0
    2 Telluride (1) 2-1-1 16 2 0-1-1
    3 Crested Butte 5-2-0 14 1 2-2-0
    4 Denver Christian 2-3-0 10 3 1-1-0
    5 Ridgway 3-0-0 8 – 0-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Dawson School 5, Denver Academy 3, Loveland Classical 3, Heritage Christian 2.
    Dropped out
    Dawson School (5).

  • Boys soccer rankings: Battle Mountain moves up to No. 1 in 4A

    (@huskynationcope/Twitter)

    Battle Mountain is the new No. 1 team in Class 4A girls soccer.

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

    Complete rankings for each class are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Soccer Polls

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Arapahoe (3) 5-0-0 63 1 3-0-0
    2 Fairview (1) 3-0-0 59 8 2-0-0
    3 Grandview 4-1-1 54 2 1-1-0
    4 Legacy 2-0-0 50 3 1-0-0
    5 Bear Creek (3) 4-0-0 49 10 1-0-0
    6 Broomfield (1) 2-0-0 47 4 1-0-0
    7 Far Northeast Warriors 2-0-0 45 5 0-0-0
    8 Cherry Creek (1) 4-1-0 36 6 1-1-0
    9 Rampart (1) 3-0-0 27 – 1-0-0
    10 Boulder 2-1-0 22 7 1-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Fossil Ridge 20, Smoky Hill 15, Regis Jesuit 13, Denver East 10, Arvada West 9, Castle View 5, Lakewood 4, Eaglecrest 3, Liberty 3, Ralston Valley 3, Aurora Central 2, Gateway 2, Mountain Vista 2, Rock Canyon 2, Windsor 2, Chatfield 1, Palmer 1, Valor Christian 1.
    Dropped out
    Arvada West (9).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Battle Mountain (2) 2-0-0 82 4 0-0-0
    2 Air Academy (2) 2-1-0 72 3 1-0-0
    3 Palmer Ridge (3) 3-0-0 61 – 2-0-0
    4 Loveland (1) 4-0-0 55 10 2-0-0
    5 Skyview (1) 3-0-0 51 5 2-0-0
    6 Northfield 3-0-0 37 – 1-0-0
    7 The Classical Academy 1-1-0 36 2 1-1-0
    8 Green Mountain 4-1-0 31 – 1-0-0
    9 Alameda 3-0-0 28 – 2-0-0
    10 Denver North 1-0-1 24 6 1-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Centaurus 22, Pueblo Centennial 20, Discovery Canyon 14, Glenwood Springs 14, Skyline 10, Regis Groff 10, Rifle 9, Cheyenne Mountain 8, Erie 6, Pueblo East 5, Pueblo West 3, Silver Creek 3, Palisade 2, D’Evelyn 1, Golden 1.
    Dropped out
    Pueblo Centennial (1), Centaurus (7), Glenwood Springs (8), Golden (9).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kent Denver (6) 3-0-0 82 1 1-0-0
    2 Colorado Academy (1) 2-0-0 65 2 2-0-0
    3 Roaring Fork 3-0-0 54 4 2-0-0
    4 Atlas Preparatory School (1) 2-0-0 49 6 0-0-0
    5 Salida 2-0-0 44 7 1-0-0
    6 Delta 3-1-0 35 5 1-1-0
    7 Liberty Common 0-0-0 27 3 0-0-0
    8 The Academy 1-0-0 19 10 0-0-0
    9 Faith Christian 1-0-1 17 8 0-0-1
    10 Arrupe Jesuit 2-1-0 16 9 1-1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Lutheran 13, Jefferson Academy 11, KIPP Denver Collegiate 10, Bishop Machebeuf 9, Coal Ridge 8, DSST: Green Valley Ranch 6, Jefferson 6, Frontier Academy 5, Aurora West College Prep Academy 3, DSST: College View 3, Lamar 3, Manitou Springs 3, Strive Prep – Smart Academy 3, Middle Park 2, Vail Mountain 1, Valley 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Crested Butte (2) 3-0-0 22 1 0-0-0
    2 Telluride (2) 2-0-0 15 3 1-0-0
    3 Denver Christian 1-2-0 11 5 0-1-0
    4 Fountain Valley (1) 3-0-0 9 2 2-0-0
    5 Dawson School 1-1-1 8 4 0-1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Denver Academy 5, Rocky Mountain Lutheran 4, Ridgway 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • Volleyball rankings: Lutheran and La Veta move up to No. 1 in polls

    (Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos)

    Lutheran (3A) and La Veta (1A) have each moved up to the top spots in this week’s volleyball 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 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 Cherokee Trail (7) 5-1 101 1 0-0
    2 Chaparral (1) 5-2 95 2 2-0
    3 Legend (2) 5-1 87 3 1-0
    4 Valor Christian (1) 3-0 72 4 2-0
    5 Fairview (1) 5-0 48 8 1-0
    6 Rampart 3-0 46 – 2-0
    7 Cherry Creek 2-1 43 5 1-0
    8 Fort Collins 4-1 30 7 1-0
    9 Grandview 4-3 26 9 2-0
    10 Eaglecrest 5-2 21 6 1-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Heritage 17, Loveland 15, Broomfield 11, Legacy 9, Pine Creek 9, Chatfield 6, ThunderRidge 5, Dakota Ridge 4, Ralston Valley 3, Windsor 3, Castle View 2, Columbine 2, Mountain Vista 2, Fossil Ridge 1, Highlands Ranch 1, Lakewood 1.
    Dropped out
    Chatfield (10).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lewis-Palmer (4) 1-1 89 1 1-1
    2 Mead (3) 4-1 82 3 3-1
    3 Palmer Ridge (1) 1-1 66 2 0-1
    4 Cheyenne Mountain (2) 2-0 62 8 2-0
    5 Discovery Canyon (1) 6-1 48 4 5-1
    6 Silver Creek 1-0 42 6 0-0
    7 Mullen 4-0 39 – 2-0
    8 Coronado 1-1 33 10 0-1
    9 Niwot 0-0 32 5 0-0
    10 Montrose (1) 3-0 31 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Air Academy 30, Skyline 26, Longmont 20, Denver West 17, Fort Morgan 16, Pueblo West 16, Frederick 14, Woodland Park 10, Golden 6, Ponderosa 6, Eagle Valley 5, Battle Mountain 4, Skyview 4, Evergreen 3, Glenwood Springs 3, Standley Lake 3, Thomas Jefferson 3, Kennedy 2, Mesa Ridge 1, Wheat Ridge 1.
    Dropped out
    Longmont (7), Air Academy (9).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lutheran (7) 1-0 94 2 1-0
    2 Eaton (1) 2-0 85 1 0-0
    3 Colorado Springs Christian (1) 3-0 76 3 2-0
    4 Faith Christian 1-0 75 4 1-0
    5 Alamosa (1) 5-1 61 5 4-1
    6 Sterling (1) 1-0 55 7 1-0
    7 Valley 0-1 33 8 0-1
    8 University 2-2 30 6 1-2
    9 Platte Valley 1-0 22 10 1-0
    10 Cedaredge 4-0 18 – 4-0
    Others receiving votes:
    La Junta 15, Englewood 10, Fort Lupton 10, Coal Ridge 9, Eagle Ridge Academy 8, Lamar 8, Brush 7, Peak to Peak 7, Frontier Academy 6, Centauri 5, James Irwin 5, Manitou Springs 4, Resurrection Christian 4, SkyView Academy 3, The Pinnacle 2.
    Dropped out
    Resurrection Christian (9).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Denver Christian (8) 5-0 80 1 4-0
    2 Limon 2-1 62 4 2-1
    3 Wiggins 2-0 61 3 1-0
    4 Union Colony Prep 5-0 47 6 3-0
    5 Meeker</tdå> 3-1 36 5 3-1
    6 Yuma 1-1 35 2 1-1
    7 Ignacio 3-0 19 – 1-0
    8 Swink 4-1 16 – 2-0
    9 Highland 4-2 14 – 1-1
    10 Hoehne 3-3 10 8 0-3
    Others receiving votes:
    Simla 9, Fowler 8, Sedgwick County 8, Dawson School 7, West Grand 6, Clear Creek 5, Rye 4, Akron 3, John Mall 3, Lyons 3, Telluride 3, Hayden 1.
    Dropped out
    Lyons (7), Akron (9), Vail Mountain (10).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 La Veta (7) 5-0 70 2 1-0
    2 Kit Carson 2-1 60 1 1-1
    3 Briggsdale 4-1 51 4 1-0
    4 Merino 4-1 43 7 2-0
    5 Fleming 1-1 40 3 1-1
    6 Otis 4-0 28 5 4-0
    7 Prairie 1-0 25 10 1-0
    8 Genoa-Hugo/Karval 3-0 22 – 2-0
    9 Weldon Valley 3-1 18 6 2-1
    10 Haxtun 1-4 8 – 0-1
    Others receiving votes:
    Dove Creek 5, Sangre de Cristo 5, Stratton/Liberty 5, Springfield 2, Kim/Branson 1, Pikes Peak Christian 1.
    Dropped out
    McClave (8), Sangre de Cristo (9).

  • Volleyball rankings: Cherokee Trail and Eaton are new top-ranked teams

    Cherokee Trail Chaparral volleyball
    (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    Cherokee Trail (5A) and Eaton (3A) are both new No. 1 teams atop their respective volleyball rankings this week.

    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 Cherokee Trail (5) 5-1 101 2 5-1
    2 Chaparral (2) 3-2 97 1 3-2
    3 Legend (2) 4-1 93 – 4-1
    4 Valor Christian (1) 1-0 75 3 1-0
    5 Cherry Creek 1-1 56 5 1-1
    6 Eaglecrest 4-1 47 4 4-1
    7 Fort Collins 3-1 30 6 3-1
    8 Fairview (1) 4-0 25 – 4-0
    9 Grandview 2-3 24 7 2-3
    10 Chatfield 1-0 21 8 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Rampart 20, Rock Canyon 12, Boulder 11, ThunderRidge 11, Rangeview 10, Arapahoe 9, Denver South 9, Legacy 9, Mountain Vista 8, Pine Creek 7, Castle View 6, Columbine 6, Fossil Ridge 6, Loveland 6, Broomfield 5, Ralston Valley 4, Lakewood 3, Pomona 2.
    Dropped out
    Mountain Vista (9), Fossil Ridge (10).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Lewis-Palmer (9) 0-0 106 1 0-0
    2 Palmer Ridge (1) 1-0 75 5 1-0
    3 Mead (1) 1-0 73 7 1-0
    4 Discovery Canyon 1-0 50 6 1-0
    5 Niwot 0-0 49 4 0-0
    6 Silver Creek 1-0 47 9 1-0
    7 Longmont 0-1 35 3 0-1
    8 Cheyenne Mountain 0-0 32 8 0-0
    9 Air Academy 2-1 29 – 2-1
    10 Coronado 1-0 25 – 1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Pueblo West 18, Mullen 17, Holy Family 15, Montrose 14, Thomas Jefferson 13, Skyline 10, Golden 7, Lincoln 7, Ponderosa 6, Eagle Valley 5, Evergreen 5, Skyview 5, Battle Mountain 4, Frederick 4, Erie 3, Wheat Ridge 3, Woodland Park 1.
    Dropped out
    Holy Family (2), Ponderosa (10).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Eaton (1) 2-0 95 2 2-0
    2 Lutheran (7) 0-0 86 1 0-0
    3 Colorado Springs Christian (1) 1-0 72 3 1-0
    4 Faith Christian 0-0 58 5 0-0
    5 Alamosa 1-0 53 4 1-0
    6 University 1-0 49 7 1-0
    7 Sterling 0-0 40 6 0-0
    8 Valley 0-0 21 10 0-0
    9 Resurrection Christian 0-0 16 9 0-0
    10 Platte Valley 0-0 15 8 0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    La Junta 12, Eagle Ridge Academy 11, Englewood 10, Fort Lupton 9, Frontier Academy 9, SkyView Academy 9, Lamar 7, Brush 6, Centauri 5, James Irwin 5, Peak to Peak 5, Delta 4, Gunnison 3, Middle Park 2, The Pinnacle 2, Jefferson Academy 1.
    Dropped out
    None.
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Denver Christian (8) 1-0 89 1 1-0
    2 Yuma (1) 0-0 76 4 0-0
    3 Wiggins 1-0 59 3 1-0
    4 Limon 0-0 47 2 0-0
    5 Meeker 0-0 46 6 0-0
    6 Union Colony Prep 2-0 32 – 2-0
    7 Lyons 1-1 30 5 1-1
    8 Hoehne 3-0 24 – 3-0
    9 Akron 0-0 20 9 0-0
    10 Vail Mountain 0-0 14 8 0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Ignacio 13, Rye 9, Dolores 8, Paonia 7, West Grand 6, Highland 4, Holyoke 4, John Mall 4, Swink 2, Simla 1.
    Dropped out
    Del Norte (7), Rye (10).
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kit Carson (9) 1-0 90 1 1-0
    2 La Veta 4-0 80 2 4-0
    3 Fleming 0-0 71 3 0-0
    4 Briggsdale 3-1 49 10 3-1
    5 Otis 0-0 45 8 0-0
    6 Weldon Valley 1-0 43 5 1-0
    7 Merino 2-1 36 4 2-1
    8 McClave 0-0 22 9 0-0
    9 Sangre de Cristo 2-1 18 6 2-1
    10 Prairie 0-0 17 – 0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Haxtun 11, Genoa-Hugo/Karval 8, Dove Creek 4, Springfield 1.
    Dropped out
    Haxtun (7).

  • Boys soccer rankings: Pueblo Centennial is now No. 1 in 4A

    Pueblo Centennial has pushed up to No. 1 in this week’s 4A boys soccer rankings.

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

    Complete rankings for each class are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Soccer Polls

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Arapahoe (7) 2-0-0 90 1 2-0-0
    2 Grandview 3-0-1 85 3 3-0-1
    3 Legacy (1) 1-0-0 72 5 1-0-0
    4 Broomfield (1) 1-0-0 61 4 1-0-0
    5 Far Northeast Warriors 2-0-0 59 – 2-0-0
    6 Cherry Creek (1) 3-0-0 56 10 3-0-0
    7 Boulder 1-1-0 52 2 1-1-0
    8 Fairview (1) 1-0-0 46 6 1-0-0
    9 Arvada West 2-0-0 45 7 2-0-0
    10 Bear Creek (1) 3-0-0 27 – 3-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Denver East 17, Fossil Ridge 17, Regis Jesuit 8, Castle View 5, Rock Canyon 5, Ralston Valley 3, Windsor 3, Aurora Central 2, Mountain Vista 2, Valor Christian 2, Eaglecrest 1, Palmer 1, Rampart 1.
    Dropped out
    Fort Collins (8), Denver East (9).
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Pueblo Centennial (2) 2-0-0 72 5 2-0-0
    2 The Classical Academy (4) 0-0-0 69 3 0-0-0
    3 Air Academy (3) 1-1-0 60 1 1-1-0
    4 Battle Mountain 2-0-0 56 7 2-0-0
    5 Skyview 1-0-0 47 4 1-0-0
    6 Denver North 0-0-1 45 2 0-0-1
    7 Centaurus 1-0-0 31 9 1-0-0
    8 Glenwood Springs 1-0-1 21 6 1-0-1
    9 Golden 1-0-0 17 10 1-0-0
    10 Loveland 2-0-0 14 – 2-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Northfield 13, Green Mountain 10, Erie 6, Discovery Canyon 5, Greeley Central 5, Pueblo East 5, Pueblo West 4, Durango 3, Skyline 3, Cheyenne Mountain 2, Evergreen 2, Niwot 2, Palisade 2, D’Evelyn 1.
    Dropped out
    Durango (8).
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Kent Denver (8) 2-0-0 80 1 2-0-0
    2 Colorado Academy 0-0-0 68 2 0-0-0
    3 Liberty Common 0-0-0 61 3 0-0-0
    4 Roaring Fork 1-0-0 43 5 1-0-0
    5 Delta 2-0-0 41 4 2-0-0
    6 Atlas Preparatory School 2-0-0 38 8 2-0-0
    7 Salida 1-0-0 32 6 1-0-0
    8 Faith Christian 1-0-0 26 9 1-0-0
    9 Arrupe Jesuit 1-0-0 16 – 1-0-0
    10 The Academy 1-0-0 14 – 1-0-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Lamar 6, Lutheran 3, Manitou Springs 3, Fort Lupton 3, Jefferson Academy 2, Middle Park 2, Peak to Peak 1, Vail Mountain 1.
    Dropped out
    Colorado Springs Christian (7), Jefferson Academy (10).
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS LW
    1 Crested Butte (4) 3-0-0 24 1 3-0-0
    2 Fountain Valley (1) 1-0-0 14 5 1-0-0
    3 Telluride 1-0-0 13 4 1-0-0
    4 Dawson School 1-0-0 11 3 1-0-0
    5 Denver Christian 1-1-0 10 2 1-1-0
    Others receiving votes:
    Denver Academy 2, Thomas MacLaren School 1.
    Dropped out
    None.

  • Chaparral, Lewis-Palmer, Lutheran, Denver Christian and Kit Carson lead the preseason volleyball rankings

    Chaparral Legend volleyball
    (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)

    Chaparral (5A), Lewis-Palmer (4A), Lutheran (3A), Denver Christian (2A) and Kit Carson (1A) lead the preseason volleyball 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 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
    1 Chaparral (6) 0-0 86
    2 Cherokee Trail (2) 0-0 80
    3 Valor Christian (1) 0-0 59
    4 Eaglecrest 0-0 49
    5 Cherry Creek 0-0 47
    6 Fort Collins 0-0 41
    7 Grandview 0-0 37
    8 Chatfield 0-0 22
    9 Mountain Vista 0-0 19
    10 Fossil Ridge 0-0 15
    Others receiving votes:
    Rampart 11, Windsor 9, Adams City 5, Rocky Mountain 4, Columbine 3, Pine Creek 3, Rock Canyon 3, Legend 2.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Lewis-Palmer (9) 0-0 95
    2 Holy Family 0-0 64
    3 Longmont 0-0 61
    4 Niwot 0-0 57
    5 Palmer Ridge 0-0 38
    6 Discovery Canyon 0-0 37
    7 Mead (1) 0-0 35
    8 Cheyenne Mountain 0-0 32
    9 Silver Creek 0-0 31
    10 Ponderosa 0-0 21
    Others receiving votes:
    Evergreen 17, Berthoud 14, Pueblo West 10, Air Academy 9, Thomas Jefferson 9, Erie 5, Montrose 5, Coronado 4, Palisade 3, George Washington 2, Mullen 1.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Lutheran (8) 0-0 88
    2 Eaton 0-0 73
    3 Colorado Springs Christian (1) 0-0 70
    4 Alamosa 0-0 46
    5 Faith Christian 0-0 42
    6 Sterling 0-0 40
    7 University 0-0 36
    8 Platte Valley 0-0 33
    9 Resurrection Christian 0-0 20
    10 Valley 0-0 17
    Others receiving votes:
    Lamar 7, Bishop Machebeuf 5, Centauri 4, Pagosa Springs 4, Delta 3, La Junta 2, Middle Park 2, St. Mary’s 2, Peak to Peak 1.
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Denver Christian (6) 0-0 85
    2 Limon 0-0 68
    3 Wiggins 0-0 66
    4 Yuma (1) 0-0 62
    5 Lyons (2) 0-0 58
    6 Meeker 0-0 49
    7 Del Norte 0-0 29
    8 Vail Mountain 0-0 28
    9 Akron 0-0 24
    10 Rye 0-0 10
    Others receiving votes:
    Holly 6, Byers 4, Swink 3, Holyoke 2, Simla 1.
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Kit Carson (4) 0-0 82
    2 La Veta (2) 0-0 81
    3 Fleming (3) 0-0 75
    4 Merino 0-0 64
    5 Weldon Valley 0-0 45
    6 Sangre de Cristo 0-0 42
    7 Haxtun 0-0 32
    8 Otis 0-0 28
    9 McClave 0-0 14
    10 Briggsdale 0-0 12
    Others receiving votes:
    Prairie 10, Dove Creek 6, Springfield 2, Walsh 2.

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

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

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

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

    Complete rankings for each class are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Soccer Polls

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

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

  • All-state girls soccer teams for the 2019 season

    The 2019 all-state girls soccer teams honor the best players in the sport as judged by the leagues and coaches. They are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

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

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    Class 5A

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

    Player of the year: Kacy Johnston, Grandview

    Coach of the year: Tari Wood, Grandview

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

    Honorable mention:

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

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    Class 4A

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

    Player of the year: Lisa Long, Cheyenne Mountain

    Coach of the year: Nikki Athey, Cheyenne Mountain

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

    Honorable mention:

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

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    Class 3A

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

    Player of the year: Catie Groves, Colorado Academy

    Coach of the year: Sean Stedeford, Colorado Academy

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

    Honorable mention:

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

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    Class 2A

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

    Player of the year: Degen Miller, Dawson School

    Coach of the year: Brad Homan, Denver Christian

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

    Honorable mention:

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

  • Reece stands tall as Denver Christian win 2A girls soccer championship

    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    COMMERCE CITY — Brad Homan struggled to find the words Tuesday night to sum up the performance the Denver Christian coach had just witnessed from his junior goalkeeper.

    Through 110 minutes, Thunder junior Eden Reece was as close to brilliant as one can get at the position. Dawson School put immense pressure on the Thunder defense in the Class 2A state championship game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Reece turned away five shots in the second overtime alone, then snared two of the four balls that came here way in the shootout.

    The final save of the night sent her Denver Christian teammates into a frenzy, celebrating the program’s fifth championship – and second in two years – after a 4-2 shootout victory over the Mustangs.

    “That is one of the best games I’ve seen a goalie play in a state final in a long time,” Homan said of Reece. “She was phenomenal. She was lights out.”

    Reece finished with 13 saves through regulation and two overtimes. Dawson (11-4) controlled the tempo for much of the night, and peppered the Thunder defense repeatedly in overtime. She made a diving snare in the first overtime, and among her stops in the second OT included a leap to tip the ball over the crossbar on a laser from Dawson’s Degen Miller.

    “I had to stay really focused. It was hard,” Reece said. “There was no way I could stop to reset. I just had to keep going and going the whole time. It paid off because my defense was great and my midfield was great.”

    Dawson Denver Christian girls soccer
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Denver Christian (16-2) came into the game down two starters. The Thunder managed only five shots on goal in the game.

    “I challenged the girls, that on a big stage, you need a big heart,” Homan said. “My defenders had hearts of lions tonight.”

    In the shootout, Reece got the ball rolling for the Thunder with the first penalty-kick conversion. Each team knocked home the first two chances, but Denver Christian’s Kara Amidon and Kaya Schaap made it 4-for-4 for the Thunder around two stops from Reece.

    “I had so much confidence going into it,” Reece said. “It’s not a stressful situation for me. I can be there, and be like ‘I’ve got this. I know what I have to do.’”

    Homan gave credit to the play of his line in front of Reece as well, from the keeper’s twin sister, Holland, to that of Sophie Bull, Anna Kaemingk and Kaitlyn Fitzgerald.

    Holland Reece had one of the biggest plays in the first half. With the net open, the defender stopped a shot from Miller that deflected out of bounds.

    On the ensuing corner kick, Holland Reece again made a stop to keep the game scoreless.

    “They played amazing,” Eden Reece said of the defense. “Especially to have Holland, as my twin, saving my butt.”

    Dawson was playing in its fifth consecutive 2A championship game. The Mustangs fell to Denver Christian in 2017 before winning its first title a year ago.

    Tuesday night’s match was the rubber match between the two teams. Miller and Kaitlyn Day made life stressful for the Denver Christian defense all night – Miller especially, even after missing part of the second half with an injury.

    “I’m proud of the whole team for the way they battled through challenges,” Homan said. “It’s so fun to play against Dawson. We have the utmost respect for that team; I have so much respect for Dave (Criswell) as a coach.”

    Dawson Denver Christian girls soccer
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

  • 2A girls soccer: Dawson and Denver Christian advance to championship game

    DENVER — For the third consecutive season, it’ll come down to Dawson and Denver Christian to decide the Class 2A girls soccer title.

    Each school won in Wednesday’s semifinal round, with Dawson beating Crested Butte 5-1, and Denver Christian topping Cornerstone Christian 2-0.

    The title match is set for 5 p.m. next Tuesday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

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    (2) Dawson 5, (6) Crested Butte 1

    Dawson Denver Christian girls soccer
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Less than four minutes in, Kate Gallop took a deep breath, walked off the field, grabbed some water, and stared down a penalty kick.

    “It was definitely one of those moments, where I was like, ‘OK, I need to remove myself from where I’m at. I need to just breathe in,’” the senior goalkeeper at Dawson said.

    She made the save, and seized momentum in the process. Dawson scored the opening goal of its semifinal against Crested Butte 15 minutes later, and went on to win 5-1.

    It was that save which proved to be the spark for the Mustangs.

    Gallop has spent extra time working on PKs during recent practices. Coach Dave Criswell estimated that she’s taken at least 300 over the past four or five days.

    She said it helped her confidence in that moment on Wednesday evening.

    “I just treated it like practice,” she said. “We’ve definitely been shooting a lot of PKs. I was so used to the setup — and my coach had even used a whistle in practice, just to get into the routine of it, know what’s going to happen. Everyone’s been getting really great at taking them, and so I have to get better at stopping them because they’re better shots.”

    Said Criswell: “The last four years, I’ve never see a player work harder at her craft than Kate. And to see where she’s come, it’s awesome. … It was just so fulfilling to see her save that. Those are obviously a boost to the team. We picked the momentum up there.”

    Degen Miller’s right foot broke a scoreless tie 15 minutes after the save. The Dawson sophomore added a second goal later in the first half, and senior Cameron Epstein scored twice early in the second half.

    “We’ve been talking about the first 10 minutes of every game, and every half, should be the highest intensity we can,” Criswell said. “It was awesome to see. They kept it going the whole time. They’re driven.”

    Miller’s first goal came after she cut toward midfield and lofted a shot from 24 yards out with 21:16 to play in the first half. It went over the head of Crested Butte goalkeeper Anika Andersen and found the back of the goal.

    She added to the lead a little more than 15 minutes later with a second goal. It was her 31st goal of the season, and fifth of the postseason. She now has 10 multi-goal games this season.

    Dawson Denver Christian girls soccer
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Epstein gave her team a 3-0 lead with 30:27 left, and Crested Butte had a quick answer: Tess Fenerty’s long shot cut the lead to 3-1 a minute later.

    But Dawson had an answer of its own. Epstein scored again, this time with 28:27 to play, made it 4-1. She now has 20 goals this season.

    Dawson’s Kaitlyn Day scored with 7:32 to play to account for the final score.

    The two teams hadn’t met since the semifinal round last season, a 3-0 Dawson win.

    This will be the fifth-consecutive appearance in a championship game for Dawson, which has been to every title match since 2A was created in 2015. The Mustangs are defending champions.

    “Having a target on our backs has been a lot,” Gallop said. “Every team when they’re playing us, they bring their A game, they’re really prepared. But it’s also helped us get better, I think, and helped us stay motivated because we know we can’t have an off day. We can’t stay where we’re at. We have to keep getting better, too, as other people keep getting better around us.”

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    (1) Denver Christian 2, (5) Cornerstone Christian 0

    Denver Christian Cornerstone Christian girls soccer
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    In a tight game, Grace Phillipps broke through with a goal early in the second half, and Denver Christian’s defense did the rest en route to a semifinal win.

    The Thunder beat Cornerstone Christian 2-0 to reach the 2A title game for the third consecutive season.

    Denver Christian controlled possession much of the first half, and created a number of chances — including a shot off the post — but nothing broke through.

    Until, that is, Phillips’ goal, which came 1:08 into the second half.

    Holland Reece added a goal with under two minutes to go to seal the win.

    It was the team’s second meeting this season. Denver Christian won 5-1 on April 15.