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  • The preseason football rankings are out ahead of the 2019 season

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

    The 2019 preseason football rankings were released on Monday. No. 1 ranked teams include: Valor Christian (5A), Pine Creek (4A), Palmer Ridge (3A), La Junta (2A), Limon (1A), Sedgwick County (8-man) and Stratton/Liberty (6-man).

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

    Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Football Polls

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

    Class 5A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Valor Christian (11) 0-0 183
    2 Cherry Creek (3) 0-0 166
    3 Columbine (4) 0-0 150
    4 Grandview 0-0 133
    5 Pomona (1) 0-0 117
    6 Eaglecrest (1) 0-0 94
    7 Fairview 0-0 68
    8 Ralston Valley 0-0 66
    9 Regis Jesuit 0-0 45
    10 ThunderRidge 0-0 26
    Others receiving votes:
    Cherokee Trail 16, Fountain-Fort Carson 7, Arvada West 6, Highlands Ranch 4, Poudre 4, Castle View 3, Legend 3, Doherty 2, Legacy 2, Rock Canyon 2, Smoky Hill 2, Mullen 1.
    Class 4A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Pine Creek (13) 0-0 184
    2 Loveland (5) 0-0 143
    3 Ponderosa 0-0 104
    4 Broomfield (1) 0-0 87
    5 Montrose 0-0 80
    6 Skyline 0-0 74
    7 Chatfield 0-0 65
    8 Pueblo West 0-0 52
    9 Rampart 0-0 49
    10 Fruita Monument 0-0 48
    Others receiving votes:
    Dakota Ridge 46, Greeley West 29, Heritage 25, Longmont 23, Windsor 22, Monarch 17, Grand Junction Central 9, Denver South 7, Vista Ridge 7, Wheat Ridge 7, Fort Collins 6, Vista Peak Prep 6, Bear Creek 5, Grand Junction 2, Air Academy 1, Golden 1, Mountain View 1.
    Class 3A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Palmer Ridge (17) 0-0 198
    2 Pueblo East 0-0 176
    3 Palisade (3) 0-0 162
    4 Erie (1) 0-0 141
    5 Mead 0-0 109
    6 Green Mountain 0-0 79
    7 Discovery Canyon 0-0 67
    8 Pueblo South 0-0 53
    9 Holy Family 0-0 44
    10 Durango 0-0 42
    Others receiving votes:
    Harrison 39, Frederick 22, Fort Morgan 19, Thomas Jefferson 17, Roosevelt 11, Northridge 10, Pueblo Central 7, Lewis-Palmer 6, Canon City 4, Evergreen 3, Glenwood Springs 1.
    Class 2A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 La Junta (3) 0-0 115
    2 Platte Valley (4) 0-0 113
    3 Faith Christian (4) 0-0 106
    4 Resurrection Christian (1) 0-0 87
    5 Rifle 0-0 82
    6 Bayfield (1) 0-0 48
    7 Delta (1) 0-0 47
    8 Kent Denver 0-0 38
    9 Aspen 0-0 31
    10 Eaton 0-0 22
    Others receiving votes:
    Basalt 21, Salida 15, Sterling 10, D’Evelyn 7, Elizabeth 7, The Classical Academy 7, Englewood 5, Lamar 5, Bishop Machebeuf 2, Alamosa 1, Berthoud 1.
    Class 1A
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Limon (11) 0-0 140
    2 Strasburg (2) 0-0 114
    3 Colorado Springs Christian (1) 0-0 103
    4 Centauri 0-0 84
    5 Holyoke (1) 0-0 63
    T6 Meeker 0-0 62
    T6 Peyton 0-0 62
    8 Florence 0-0 51
    9 Burlington 0-0 41
    10 Wray 0-0 32
    Others receiving votes:
    Monte Vista 21, Paonia 16, Crowley County 12, Highland 8, Buena Vista 7, Platte Canyon 6, Manual 2, Jefferson 1.
    8-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Sedgwick County (11) 0-0 119
    2 Hoehne (1) 0-0 87
    3 Merino 0-0 78
    4 West Grand 0-0 61
    5 Caliche 0-0 54
    6 Mancos 0-0 51
    7 Pikes Peak Christian 0-0 37
    8 Fowler 0-0 32
    9 Rangely 0-0 31
    10 Sargent 0-0 28
    Others receiving votes:
    Dayspring Christian Academy 24, Holly 22, Akron 18, Sanford 8, Vail Christian 6, Simla 2, Dove Creek 1, Sangre de Cristo 1.
    6-man
    RK TEAM W-L PTS
    1 Stratton/Liberty (5) 0-0 77
    2 Kit Carson (3) 0-0 75
    3 Fleming 0-0 59
    4 Prairie 0-0 49
    5 Flagler/Hi-Plains 0-0 38
    6 Peetz 0-0 34
    7 Idalia 0-0 25
    8 Arickaree/Woodlin 0-0 20
    9 Briggsdale 0-0 19
    10 Cheyenne Wells 0-0 12
    Others receiving votes:
    Genoa-Hugo 10, Cotopaxi 9, North Park 8, Granada 2, Cheraw 1, Mountain Valley 1, Walsh 1.

  • All-state baseball teams for the 2019 season

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

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

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

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    Class 5A

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

    Player of the year: Sam Ireland, Mountain Vista

    Coach of the year: Matt Darr, Regis Jesuit

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

    Honorable mention:

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

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    Class 4A

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

    Player of the year: Tyler Barth, Pueblo West

    Coach of the year: Dan Sanchez, Pueblo West

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

    Honorable mention:

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

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    Class 3A

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

    Player of the year: Koy Jorgensen, University

    Coach of the year: Casey Miller, University

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

    Honorable mention:

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

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    Class 2A

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

    Player of the year: Rodney Gregg, Peyton

    Coach of the year: Kelly Nickell, Peyton

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

    Honorable mention:

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

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    Class 1A

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

    Player of the year: Will Gabriel, Nucla

    Coach of the year: Dustin Conley, Cornerstone Christian Academy

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

    Honorable mention:

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

  • Photos: Peyton beats Fowler to claim 2A state baseball title

    PUEBLO — A 3-0 win over Fowler gave Peyton the Class 2A state baseball title, the first baseball crown in school history.

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  • Peyton claims 2A baseball championship, the program’s first

    (Bethany Brookens/CHSAANow.com)

    PUEBLO — Finally, the wait is over for Peyton’s baseball program.

    The Panthers won the first state championship in the sport in the school’s history, edging Fowler 3-0 in the Class 2A state championship game at Hobbs Field at the Runyon Field Sports Complex.

    “One of the things we talked about was (Saturday) was going to be about memories and how did we want to be remembered in 50 years?” Peyton coach Kelly Nickell said. “Now, we will be remembered as state champions.”

    The Panthers finished their magical season with a 23-1 record. They beat Wiggins 4-1 in the semifinals Saturday morning and then completed their journey by ousting Fowler.

    The Grizzlies, the No. 15 seed in the state tourney, ended the season with a 15-10 record. Fowler upset perennial power Rye 4-2 in the semis. Hurler Johnathan Mobbley threw a complete-game against Rye, allowing eight hits and striking out four.

    The hero for the Peyton against Fowler was Rupert Shaw.

    The right-handed senior fired a complete-game three-hitter and drove in two runs, powering the Panthers into the school’s history book forever.

    “This feels amazing,” the 6-foot, 155-pound Shaw said. “We thought this was coming at the beginning of the year and we just had to work for it, and we did it. This (the state championship game) will be something I will never forget. I had five or six games where I couldn’t hit the ball and then this game, I hit the ball and pitched great.

    “The team had great defense behind me. This feels great. I was stunned for the first couple of seconds that we won state, but after that it was just pure bliss.”

    Shaw finished with six strikeouts, no walks and one hit batter. He added RBI singles in the fifth and seventh inning.

    “Rupert did great,” Nickell said about Shaw, who retired the first 11 batters he faced. “He has pitched well for us all season and pitching carried us again.”

    Fellow pitcher and first baseman Rodney Gregg concurred with his coach. Gregg got the win on the mound against Wiggins.

    “We were ready for this year and we knew we could do this. and I don’t think there’s a feeling any better,” said Gregg, a senior. “It was great to watch Rupert. That’s why we put him out there for this game. He has the stuff and he can do it. He’s a bulldog and he got the job done.”

    A year ago, Peyton was the top seed in the Class 2A state tourney and made it to the finals before falling to Paonia 8-6. The last two years, the Panthers have compiled a 45-3 record.

    “There was a lot of pressure after being the favorites last year and they handled it like champs,” Nickell said. “This is amazing to share this moment with these players. Most of them I taught when they were in second grade. This group of kids has been great.”

    In the top of the second, Peyton took a 1-0 lead when Brennen Meyers, who reached base on an infield hit, scored on a bunt by Austin Strobel.

    Fowler had its best rally in the bottom of the fifth down 1-0. With one-out Luke Bitter was hit by a Shaw pitch in the head. After Zane Denton flew out for the second out, Drew Egan had an infield hit. Following a passed ball, Bitter was on third base and Egan second. Shaw regrouped however, to strikeout Braxton Bates to end the inning.

    “Coming in as a No. 15 seed, we played very well last weekend and we just had a lot of growth toward the end of the season,” Fowler coach Mark Lowther said. “This baseball game (against Peyton) was a good game. You never know how you’re going to react after an emotional semifinal win.

    “The kids played great against Rye and this was a good game against Peyton,” Lowther added. “Their pitcher threw a good game and we just couldn’t string anything together. (Shaw) kept us off balance. He was slippery. Then when we hit the ball, we hit it to them, and they made plays.”

  • All-state boys track & field teams for the 2019 season

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

    These teams were created based upon results at the state meet.

    In order to be considered for athlete of the year, they must first have made the all-state team by winning an event.

    Athletes of the year were selected based upon their performance at the state meet. Coaches of the year were selected based upon the team champions.

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    Class 5A

    State track 2019
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Athlete of the year: Cole Sprout, Valor Christian

    Coach of the year: Brian Kula, Valor Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    David Cardenas Grand Junction Central Senior 800m
    Brody Dempsey Mountain Vista Senior 4×800
    Zion Gordon Regis Jesuit Senior 100m, 110 hurdles
    Davis Helmerich Mountain Vista Junior 4×800
    Max House Valor Christian Freshman 4×100, 4×200
    Kaden Keefe Valor Christian Junior 4×100,4×200
    Darrian Leu-Pierre Grandview Senior High Jump
    Joseph Maguire Fort Collins Senior 4×400
    Max Manson Monarch Senior Pole Vault
    Micaylon Moore Fort Collins Senior 4×400, Long Jump, Triple Jump
    Garrett Nelson Poudre Senior 300 hurdles
    Drake Nugent Highlands Ranch Senior Shot Put
    Dane Palazzo Valor Christian Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Cian Quiroga Valor Christian Senior Discus
    Jack Ranson Valor Christian Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Ethan Rouse Mountain Vista Senior 4×800
    Jack Sheesley Fort Collins Senior 4×400
    Cole Sprout Valor Christian Junior 1600m, 3200m
    Spencer Thurgood Fort Collins Sophomore 4×400
    Elijah Williams Gateway Senior 200m
    Langston Williams Eaglecrest Sophomore 400m
    Harrison Witt Mountain Vista Sophomore 4×800

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    Class 4A

    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Athlete of the year: Luc Andrada, Pueblo East

    Coach of the year: Maurice Henriques, Niwot

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Luc Andrada Pueblo East Senior 100m, 200m, 4×100, 4×200
    Noah Bodewes Durango Senior 4×800
    Cruz Culpepper Niwot Junior 800m, 1600m
    Samuel Dirkes Silver Creek Senior Shot Put
    Jensen Douillard Niwot Senior 4×400
    Wyatt Ewer Glenwood Springs Senior 300 hurdles
    Aidan Fitzgerald Durango Senior 4×800
    Marcus Flint Durango Senior 4×800
    Oscar Flores Pueblo East Freshman 4×200
    Zaire Jackson Northfield Senior 110 hurdles
    Nolan Johan Niwot Senior 4×400
    Jack Kenkel Niwot Junior 4×400
    Marvin London Pueblo East Junior 4×100
    Kain Medrano Pueblo East Senior 4×100, 4×200, Discus
    Milo Ostwald Niwot Junior 4×400
    Cisco Padilla Pueblo West Senior High Jump
    Joe Padula Pueblo East Senior 4×100, 4×200
    Hunter Potrykus Silver Creek Junior Pole Vault
    Dylan Schubert Thompson Valley Junior 3200m
    Luke Tichi Durango Junior 4×800
    Tyler Williams Standley Lake Senior 400m
    Brendan Young Canon City Senior Long Jump, Triple Jump

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    Class 3A

    2019 state track Yasin Sado Denver West
    (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

    Athlete of the year: Yasin Sado, Denver West

    Coach of the year: Darwin Horan, Lutheran

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Mason Anthony Elizabeth Senior 300 hurdles, Long Jump
    Kelita Baroumbaye Gunnison Senior Triple Jump
    Braden Bartlett Holy Family Senior 4×800
    Cole Caskey Lutheran Junior 4×200
    Jack Casper Lutheran Junior 4×200
    Skye Ciccarelli Woodland Park Senior High Jump
    Rasce Engelhardt Holy Family Senior 4×800
    Nate Hanson Lutheran Senior 110 hurdles
    David Hawkins Bayfield Senior Shot Put
    Chad Jackson Alamosa Senior 4×400
    Ian Jackson Alamosa Junior 400m, 4×400
    Noah Kelly Lutheran Sophomore Pole Vault
    Devyn Lauer Platte Valley Freshman 4×100
    Alex Martinez Holy Family Senior 4×800
    Kade McDaniel Platte Valley Sophomore 4×100
    Gabe Montes Platte Valley Junior 4×100
    Christian Montoya Holy Family Senior 4×800
    Jayden Omi Manitou Springs Senior 100m, 200m
    Jace Pittman Sterling Senior Discus
    Max Rivkin Lutheran Junior 4×200
    Yasin Sado Denver West Junior 800m, 1600m, 3200m
    Cole Schweizer Alamosa Junior 4×400
    Michael Valdez Alamosa Sophomore 4×400
    Kameron Varney Lutheran Senior 4×200
    Josh Yancey Platte Valley Junior 4×100

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    Class 2A

    Athlete of the year: Kellen Kinsella, Vail Christian; Colton Jonjak-Plahn, Lyons

    Coach of the year: Mark Roberts, Lyons

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Morgan Arnold Limon Senior 4×400
    Luke Bowers Vail Christian Senior 4×200
    Michael Burch Clear Creek Senior 4×100
    Orin Carnes Fowler Junior 110 hurdles
    Jake Chrisman Yuma Senior Pole Vault
    Jaden Evans Telluride Senior 1600m
    Lucas Gerding Clear Creek Senior 4×100
    Ben Griffin Clear Creek Junior 4×100
    Celby Hollenbaugh Limon Senior 4×400
    Colton Jonjak-Plahn Lyons Senior 800m, 4×800
    Kellen Kinsella Vail Christian Senior 200m, 4×200
    E.J. Koller Vail Christian Senior 4×200
    Jeremiah Leeper Limon Freshman 4×400
    Victor Mendoza Yuma Senior Long Jump, Triple Jump
    Quinn Mitchell Vail Christian Junior 4×200
    Nicholas Navarette Hoehne Junior 300 hurdles
    Brandon Pennell Clear Creek Senior 4×100
    Alex Ramos Holly Junior 400m
    Grant Redmond Soroco Senior High Jump
    Isaac Roberts Lyons Junior 3200m, 4×800
    Braden Sandersfeld Limon Senior 4×400
    Jordan Schackelford Lyons Junior 4×800
    Caden Showalter Mancos Junior Shot Put, Discus
    Simon Stone Lyons Junior 4×800
    David Trujillo Rocky Ford Senior 100m

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    Class 1A

    Athlete of the year: Elton Yarger, Stratton/Liberty

    Coach of the year: Joe Packard, Heritage Christian

    First Team
    Name School Year Event(s)
    Jayce Bauer Wiley Senior Shot Put
    Seth Bruxvoort Heritage Christian Senior 3200m, 4×800
    Joel Carpenter Simla Senior 4×100, 4×400
    Keaton Case Heritage Christian Senior 4×800
    Jade Cass Pawnee Senior High Jump
    Keylan Dracon Otis Senior Discus
    Joey Dwyer Simla Sophomore 4×100, 4×400
    Arlo Garner Cotopaxi Senior 110 hurdles
    Christopher Garza Simla Sophomore 4×400
    Tommy Harmon Pikes Peak Christian Senior Pole Vault
    Darias Harms Simla Junior 100m, 4×100
    Hunter Hermsen Heritage Christian Senior 4×800
    Jaden Johnson Heritage Christian Junior 200m, 4×200
    Jarrett Johnson Heritage Christian Freshman 4×200
    Levi Kilian Heritage Christian Senior 800m, 1600m, 4×800
    Kelsey Montague Simla Junior 4×100, 4×400
    Jathan Rentfrow Heritage Christian Junior 4×200
    Elton Yarger Stratton/Liberty Senior 400m, Long Jump, Triple Jump
    Ryan Zrubek Heritage Christian Sophomore 300 hurdles, 4×200

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

    The 2018-19 all-state boys basketball teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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

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

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    Class 5A

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

    Player of the year: Kenny Foster, Smoky Hill

    Coach of the year: Shawn Palmer, Rangeview

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

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

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    Class 4A

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

    Player of the year: Joel Scott, Lewis-Palmer

    Coach of the year: Bill Benton, Lewis-Palmer

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

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

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    Class 3A

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

    Player of the year: Jaedon Bowles, Manual

    Coach of the year: Omar Henry, Manual

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

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

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    Class 2A

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

    Player of the year: Jakob Chrisman, Yuma

    Coach of the year: Dave Sheffield, Yuma

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

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

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    Class 1A

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

    Player of the year: Wes Ryan, De Beque

    Coach of the year: Jake Higuera, De Beque

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

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

  • All-state wrestling teams for the 2018-19 season

    The 2018-19 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

    Cohl Schultz Ponderosa wrestling
    (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Cohlton Schultz, Ponderosa

    Coach of the year: Sam Federico, Pomona

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Daniel Cardenas Freshman Pomona 120
    Vince Cornella Sophomore Monarch 113
    Franklin Cruz Sophomore Pomona 182
    Alec Hargreaves Junior Rocky Mountain 195
    Austin McFadden Senior Prairie View 152
    Justin Pacheco Senior Pomona 132
    Kenny Sailas Sophomore Brighton 106
    Marquez Salazar Senior Adams City 160
    Fabian Santillan Senior Grandview 138
    Cohlton Schultz Senior Ponderosa 285
    Mosha Schwartz Senior Ponderosa 126
    Antonio Segura Sophomore Regis Jesuit 145
    Jay Skalecki Senior Grand Junction 170
    Hunter Tobiasson Senior Grand Junction 220
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Joey Airola Freshman Boulder 106
    Keegan Bailey Senior Fruita Monument 195
    Tyson Beauperthuy Junior Doherty 152
    Kai Blake Senior Cherry Creek 170
    Joshua Deaguero Junior Adams City 138
    Armando Garcia Sophomore Denver East 113
    Sam Hart Sophomore Cherokee Trail 220
    Joey Joiner Junior Legacy 145
    Austin Kelchen Senior Douglas County 160
    Colin Lavell Senior Legend 285
    Jaron Mahler Sophomore Ponderosa 120
    Randy Myers Sophomore Castle View 132
    Jake Welch Senior Valor Christian 182
    Wyatt Yapoujian Junior Pomona 126

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    Class 4A

    State wrestling
    (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.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 Senior Greeley Central 152
    Patrick Allis Senior Discovery Canyon 126
    Drake Engelking Senior Longmont 170
    Christopher Fasano Senior Pueblo County 160
    Zion Freeman Senior Pueblo East 195
    Andy Garcia Junior Pueblo East 285
    Brendon Garcia Senior Pueblo County 113
    Jaxon Garoutte Junior Pueblo County 145
    Darren Green Junior Broomfield 138
    Brady Parker Junior Windsor 106
    Dominic Robles Senior Pueblo East 220
    Isaiah Salazar Junior Windsor 182
    Dominick Serrano Junior Windsor 132
    Will Vombaur Senior Windsor 120
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Tyler Carpenter Junior Broomfield 285
    Dominick Castro Sophomore Pueblo Centennial 106
    Malachi Contreras Junior Mountain View 120
    Jayson Davis Senior Pueblo County 182
    Cody Eaton Junior Windsor 170
    Xavier Espinoza Senior Pueblo East 113
    NIco Gagliardi Freshman Cheyenne Mountain 195
    Cole Hernandez Senior Pueblo Centennial 145
    KJ Kearns Senior Pueblo County 160
    Gage Pruitt Senior Canon City 220
    Ryan Roth Senior Pueblo East 126
    James Ruona Senior Canon City 132
    Trevor Singleton Senior Pueblo County 152
    Aaden Valdez Junior Pueblo East 138

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    Class 3A

    State wrestling
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Joe Chavez, Alamosa

    Coach of the year: Gary Ramstetter, Alamosa

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Joe Chavez Senior Alamosa 126
    Nick Gallegos Junior Jefferson 152
    Isaiah Gamez Junior La Junta 120
    Ty Garnhart Senior Eaton 170
    Brady Hankin Freshman Woodland Park 106
    Nathan Johns Senior The Classical Academy 182
    Abe Leonard Senior Elizabeth 195
    Angelo Lozado Freshman Jefferson 113
    Cameron Lucero Sophomore Pagosa Springs 145
    Emanuel Munoz-Alcala Junior University 285
    Zane Rankin Sophomore Lamar 132
    Isaiah Rios Sophomore Valley 138
    Eli Smith Senior Salida 220
    Jaziah Whaley Junior Valley 160
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Ethan Andrade Senior Lamar 120
    Austyn Binkly Senior Berthoud 145
    Holt Brashears Senior Salida 195
    Davion Chavez Sophomore Alamosa 106
    Lucas Comroe Junior Eagle Valley 132
    Toby Gavette Senior Eaton 113
    Jimmy Gonzales Senior Pueblo Central 126
    Oswaldo Nunez Senior Brush 152
    Wyatt Pfau Senior Brush 170
    Cody Ponce Junior Eagle Valley 220
    Logan Thompson Senior University 285
    Amos Wilson Junior Glenwood Springs 182
    Dylan Yancey Senior Eaton 138
    Josh Yancey Junior Platte Valley 160

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    Class 2A

    State wrestling
    (Dustin Price/DustinPricePhotography.com)

    Wrestler of the year: Seth McFall, Fowler

    Coach of the year: Matt Brown, Wray

    First team
    Name Year School Weight
    Louis Aguilar Senior Burlington 152
    Anthony Aldretti Sophomore John Mall 132
    Michael Atencio Sophomore Rye 113
    Bennie Chacon Senior Centauri 285
    Will Gabriel Senior Nucla 182
    Trey Geyer Sophomore Cedaredge 120
    Micah Hertrich Junior Buena Vista 160
    Oran Huff Sophomore Lyons 126
    Jace Logan Senior Soroco 170
    Zach Martin Senior Centauri 145
    Seth McFall Senior Fowler 106
    Jesse Tapia Junior Rocky Ford 195
    Taj Van der Linde Senior Cedaredge 220
    Wesley VanMatre Junior John Mall 138
    Second team
    Name Year School Weight
    Jayce Bauer Senior County Line 220
    Ethan Burns Junior Holly 152
    Sergio Campos Senior Hotchkiss 132
    Eyan Chavez Freshman Centauri 126
    Tyler Collins Sophomore Wray 138
    Anthony Felice Senior Paonia 195
    Cade Hillman Senior Wray 160
    Dillon Jaramillo Senior Rocky Ford 120
    Tannen Kennedy Senior Meeker 145
    Cole Miller Freshman Rye 106
    Levi Peterson Junior Paonia 285
    Hunter Planansky Junior Hayden 182
    Cade Rockwell Junior Wray 113
    Carlos Tarin Senior Wray 170

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

    Palmer Ridge Lewis-Palmer boys basketball
    (Ismael Gomez)

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

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

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

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

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

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

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

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

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

  • Boys basketball rankings: Five teams hop into the polls

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

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

    Complete rankings are below.

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    CHSAANow.com Boys Basketball Polls

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

    First-place votes are in parentheses.

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

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