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All-state girls soccer teams for Season D

The Season D 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

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Player of the year: Maddie Brady, Broomfield

Coach of the year: Jim Davidson, Broomfield

First Team
Name School Pos. Year
Kylie Bahr Valor Christian Junior
Maddie Brady Broomfield FORW Junior
Teeghan Dodd Rock Canyon D Junior
Paige Foa Arapahoe MF Senior
Kelley Francis Cherry Creek FORW Senior
Cristina Inboden Cherry Creek D Senior
Reagan Kotschau Broomfield MF Sophomore
Peyton Parsons Valor Christian Junior
Taryn Rea Broomfield D Junior
Ajanae Respass Valor Christian Junior
Cate Sheahan Rock Canyon MF Junior
Second Team
Name School Pos. Year
Kendall Ahern Rock Canyon Senior
Anna Arnold Mountain Vista D Senior
Alyssa Glover Cherry Creek MF Junior
Julianna Hayward Legacy MF Junior
Alexis Meyer Regis Jesuit MF Freshman
Isa Murdock Pine Creek Junior
Taryn Pratte Rock Canyon MF Senior
Blythe Sales Fairview MF Senior
Molly Skurcenski Grandview D Junior
Olivia Stutzman Rocky Mountain Senior
Natalie Vatter Mountain Vista Junior

Honorable mention:

  • Shayla Addington, D, Chaparral, Junior
  • Madison Allshouse, D, Legacy, Junior
  • Eve Bleam, MF, Boulder, Junior
  • Reagan Bridges, D, Arapahoe, Senior
  • Taylor Brook, Rocky Mountain, Senior
  • Sydney Ciechanowicz, MF, Denver East, Senior
  • Brae Cole, MF, Monarch, Senior
  • Ashlyn Craig, D, Arvada West, Junior
  • Sabrina DeHart, D/MF, Rampart, Freshman
  • Cyanne Doyle, STRK, ThunderRidge, Senior
  • Sarah Dunn, Rampart, Sophomore
  • Kate Dunne, D, Regis Jesuit, Junior
  • Kaelin Enga, MF, Liberty, Senior
  • Taylor Evans, Mountain Vista, Junior
  • Makenna Flinn, FORW, Fruita Monument, Senior
  • Addie Follett, FORW, Cherry Creek, Senior
  • Lucy Hart, D/FORW, Pine Creek, Senior
  • Kylie Hoffman, MF, Legacy, Sophomore
  • Jace Holmes, MF, ThunderRidge, Senior
  • Emily Hoy, MF, Northglenn, Senior
  • Annika Kassenbrock, STRK/D, Silver Creek, Senior
  • Cadence Kline, D/MF, Columbine, Junior
  • Lolo Lacy, GK, Pine Creek, Senior
  • Karly Lambert, , Brighton, Sophomore
  • Anna Lantz, FORW, Regis Jesuit, Junior
  • Cecelia Marlowe, D, Castle View, Junior
  • Jenna McCormick, MF, ThunderRidge, Senior
  • Delaney McGowan, Cherokee Trail, Senior
  • Brooklyn McKinney, FORW, Prairie View, Senior
  • Hannah Murphy, MF, Lakewood, Sophomore
  • Kara Nelson, GK, Silver Creek, Junior
  • Jordan Nytes, GK, Grandview, Junior
  • Jordan Okada, D, Fairview, Senior
  • Avery Ott, MF, Arapahoe, Junior
  • Kaitlyn Pagel, , Cherokee Trail, Senior
  • Hannah Peterson, D, Chatfield, Senior
  • Jo Sees, Valor Christian, Sophomore

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Class 4A

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Player of the year: Olivia Dietrich, Holy Family

Coach of the year: Michelle Griego, Holy Family

First Team
Name School Pos. Year
Kacy Clements Holy Family D Senior
Capri Dewing Air Academy FORW/MF Senior
Olivia Dietrich Holy Family GK/FORW Junior
Jaelen Giron Holy Family MF/FORW Senior
Carty Kingsbury Windsor D Junior
Jocelyn Ollivierre Air Academy D Junior
Catherine Rapp Evergreen Junior
Elizabeth Rapp Evergreen Junior
Myla Stewart Evergreen Senior
Kira Villarreal Northridge FORW/MF Junior
Sunnie Yarnell Northridge FORW/MF Freshman
Second Team
Name School Pos. Year
Emily Browne Wheat Ridge MF Junior
Gabby Caballero Battle Mountain D/GK Senior
Lauren Clingman Holy Family MF/D Senior
Moira Franck The Classical Academy Junior
Haeley Gallegos Northridge MF Senior
Haley Janakus D’Evelyn MF Sophomore
Melina McClure The Classical Academy Junior
Lauren Reid Thomas Jefferson Senior
Jessica Valladares Denver North MF Senior
Lia Zavalsky Golden MF Senior
Jocelin Zimmerer Evergreen Senior

Honorable mention:

  • Kylie Bach, Riverdale Ridge, Senior
  • Avery Bergschneider, D/FB/MF, Littleton, Senior
  • Morgan Berry, MF/FORW, Woodland Park, Junior
  • Brooke Bonner, Green Mountain, Senior
  • Callie Borg, MF, Battle Mountain, Senior
  • Madeline Borncamp, Niwot, Senior
  • Taylor Bottoms, Thompson Valley, Junior
  • Abby Bush, MF, Windsor, Junior
  • Katy Clapp, MF, Summit, Sophomore
  • Tatum Coe, Eagle Valley, Junior
  • Josie Coulter, Montrose, Junior
  • Michayla Dirito-Goff, STRK/MF, Pueblo South, Senior
  • Maya Elias, FORW/MF/D, Glenwood Springs, Senior
  • Kiera Flannagan, Niwot, Senior
  • Lanie Freeland, STRK/GK, Greeley Central, Senior
  • Grace Gardner, MF, Golden, Senior
  • Ally Henrikson, Pueblo County, Senior
  • Paige Hill, D/MF, Northridge, Sophomore
  • Sammi Holt, MF, Canon City, Senior
  • Gwyneth Jamison, Steamboat Springs, Freshman
  • Allie Jones, MF, Pueblo Centennial, Senior
  • Riley Jones, Palmer Ridge, Senior
  • Marit Klagge, Thompson Valley, Junior
  • Sarah Langley, STRK/MF/D, Coronado, Freshman
  • Sydney Lasater, MF, Sand Creek, Senior
  • Shaela Leahy, The Classical Academy, Senior
  • Darby Martinez, Steamboat Springs, Junior
  • Justice McKee, Palisade, Senior
  • Kennedy Montoya, Northfield, Junior
  • Sophia Nickel, FORW, Golden, Freshman
  • Peyton Oleson, MF, Mountain View, Senior
  • Lauren Petersen, Bear Creek, Senior
  • Breanne Raley, FORW, Cheyenne Mountain, Senior
  • Kylea Roitsch, The Classical Academy, Senior
  • Kyle Rowland, Durango, Senior
  • Mary Sanchez, FORW/MF/GK, Pueblo Central, Senior

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Class 3A

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Player of the year: Izzy Newton, Kent Denver

Coach of the year: Lucas Richardson, Kent Denver

First Team
Name School Pos. Year
Gaby Gish Vail Mountain Junior
Maggie Hirsch Jefferson Academy MF/FORW Senior
Sloan Hurley Kent Denver Senior
Britt Lochhead Colorado Academy Senior
Adjrieanne (AJ) Loera The Academy MF Junior
Ella Massarotti Lutheran MF/FORW Sophomore
Izzy Newton Kent Denver Junior
Rachel Pelino Salida Senior
Maya Pellegrini Colorado Academy Senior
Kate Runyon Jefferson Academy FORW Sophomore
Caley Swierenga Lutheran D/MF Sophomore
Second Team
Name School Pos. Year
Emma Bartha Colorado Springs Christian D Senior
Lauren DiFraia The Academy FORW/MF/STRK Senior
Kayla Hummer James Irwin FORW/MF Freshman
Abby Kuhnel Middle Park MF Senior
Madrid Mack Manitou Springs MF/FORW Sophomore
Kjersti Moritz Vail Mountain Sophomore
Morgan Potts Jefferson Academy D/MF Junior
Grace Romero Aspen D/MF Senior
Kateri Trujillo Prospect Ridge Academy FORW Sophomore
Jaycie Verderaime Liberty Common FORW Senior
Karinne Walther Peak to Peak GK Senior

Honorable mention:

  • Ava Candelaria, DSST: Byers, Senior
  • Julia Creech, MF, St. Mary’s, Senior
  • Mari Domingos, D, Colorado Springs Christian, Senior
  • Arlette Duran, Atlas Preparatory School, Senior
  • Jennifer Ellis, MF/FORW, Aspen, Junior
  • Makena Feist, FORW/MF, Liberty Common, Sophomore
  • Saige Ferguson, Salida, Senior
  • Emily Gish, Vail Mountain, Junior
  • Kassidy Grey, MF, Colorado Springs Christian, Sophomore
  • Nina Haas, Salida, Freshman
  • Samantha Johnston, Basalt, Senior
  • Maggie Lappe, MF, St. Mary’s, Sophomore
  • Toby Lawson, Salida, Junior
  • Sarah Levy, STRK, Basalt, Sophomore
  • Kipley Lewis, D, Liberty Common, Sophomore
  • Katie MacKendrick, FORW, Middle Park, Senior
  • Diana Maldonado, GK, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Junior
  • Sophie McKeown, FORW/MF, Manitou Springs, Senior
  • Abby Parker, D/MF, Manitou Springs, Junior
  • Macey Peery, Roaring Fork, Junior
  • Jessica Polkowske, MF, Alamosa, Senior
  • Alexis Ramey, Frontier Academy, Senior
  • Tania Razo, MF/FORW, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Junior
  • Allie Schumacher, MF/FORW/D, Sterling, Senior
  • Erica Sherwin, FORW, Manitou Springs, Sophomore
  • Kimberly Sierra, GK, James Irwin, Sophomore
  • Amber Smith, MF/D, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Sophomore
  • Keiry Sosa, MF/D, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Senior
  • Stella Stone, Vail Mountain, Sophomore
  • McKenzie Stricker, D/FB, The Academy, Senior
  • Libby Tharp, Coal Ridge, Senior
  • Ashley Tyrell, D/MF, Liberty Common, Senior
  • Avery Verheyen, D, Colorado Springs Christian, Freshman
  • Ashley Wallau, D, St. Mary’s, Junior

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Class 2A

Player of the year: Degen Miller, Dawson School

Coach of the year: David Criswell, Dawson School

First Team
Name School Pos. Year
Sydney Adamson Rye Junior
Emma Budimlya Front Range Christian Sophomore
Sophie Bull Denver Christian D Junior
Elise Freedman Dawson School MF/D Senior
Nerea Genc Denver Christian MF Sophomore
Emmie Houseman Creste Butte Senior
Ayla Kanow Telluride Junior
Helen Leon Dawson School MF Junior
Jamison Litvay Buena Vista FORW/MF Junior
Degen Miller Dawson School FORW Senior
Sidney Singh Front Range Christian Senior
Maddy Timms Dawson School MF Senior
Second Team
Name School Pos. Year
Amelie Sante Telluride Junior
Breyda Spinner Clear Creek STRK/FORW Junior
Chloe McComas Del Norte FORW/STRK Senior
Katie Almoney Telluride Senior
Leigh Harpel Crested Butte Freshman
Dixie Morgan Buena Vista GK Sophomore
Lindsay Morgan Front Range Christian Senior
Rylie Young Clear Creek STRK/FORW Freshman
Shelby Sisler Ridgway Senior
Shylah Marquez Rye Senior
Sophie Adamson Rye Junior
Zoey Barela Vail Christian STRK Senior

Honorable mention:

  • Charlotte Apodaca, SWEP, Buena Vista, Sophomore
  • Annie Brown, STRK, Thomas McLaren, Senior
  • Hope Bruhn, Grand Valley, Senior
  • Tabitha Call, Grand Valley, Senior
  • Tylene Diehl, Grand Valley, Senior
  • Kaisa Dohlvik, Colorado Springs School, Freshman
  • Maizy Gordon, Ridgway, Sophomore
  • Terra Hurt, D, Thomas MacLaren, Senior
  • Shively Kierek, Colorado Springs School, Junior
  • Mia Lybecker, Colorado Springs School, Freshman
  • Ellie O’Neal, Crested Butte, Sophomore
  • Robin Pavelich, D, Vail Christian, Junior
  • Hope VonLintel, FORW, Twin Peaks Charter, Freshman
  • Lindsey Whitton, FORW, Vail Christian, Freshman

Photos: Mountain Vista knocks out Brighton in 5A girls soccer tournament

No. 10 Mountain Vista is off to a hot start in the Class 5A girls soccer state tournament after beating No. 7 Brighton 8-0.

Photos: Mountain Vista tops Brighton to claim regional baseball title

HIGHLANDS RANCH — Mountain Vista is onto the Class 5A state baseball tournament after getting a big 10-0 win over Brighton on Monday.

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Mountain Vista 10, Brighton 0

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Brighton 10, Legend 4

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Girls soccer rankings: The final coaches poll of Season D

In the finals girls soccer coaches poll of Season D, Broomfield, Evergreen, Kent Denver and Dawson finished at No. 1.

The rankings, voted upon by coaches, are the official polls of the Association. Theses rankings will be used as one criteria for postseason qualification and seeding.

Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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CHSAANow.com Girls Soccer Poll

Voted upon by coaches around the state. Coaches looking to vote should email bcochi@chsaa.org.

Class 5A
RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
1 Broomfield (15) 9-0-1 278 1
2 Cherry Creek 9-1 253 2
3 Valor Christian (4) 9-0-1 241 3
4 Rock Canyon (7) 9-1 224 6
5 Pine Creek (1) 10-0 141 7
6 Arapahoe 8-2 138 4
7 Regis Jesuit 7-1-2 128 5
8 Rocky Mountain 8-1-1 123 9
9 Mountain Vista 8-2 116
10 Fairview 8-2 71 8
11 Columbine 6-2-1 68 10
12 ThunderRidge 7-2 66
Others receiving votes:
Legacy 64, Brighton 51, Grandview 40, Denver East 27, Prairie View 27, Fruita Monument 20, Silver Creek 18, Boulder 5, Chatfield 2, Cherokee Trail 2, Rangeview 2, Legend 1
Dropped out
Grandview (11), Legacy (12)
Class 4A
RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
1 Evergreen (11) 10-0 235 1
2 Northridge (6) 10-0 206 4
3 Windsor (3) 10-0 197 2
4 The Classical Academy (1) 8-0-2 164 12
5 Pueblo Centennial (1) 10-0 131 7
6 Air Academy 8-2 116 3
7 Thompson Valley 9-1 109 5
8 Durango 9-0-1 108 8
9 Steamboat Springs 9-1 83 10
10 Golden 8-1-1 72
11 Canon City 9-1 66 6
12 Holy Family 7-2 55
Others receiving votes:
Denver North 33, D’Evelyn 30, Niwot 27, Wheat Ridge 23, Woodland Park 19, Palmer Ridge 17, Cheyenne Mountain 10, Battle Mountain 5, Pueblo West 5, Falcon 3, Northfield 2
Dropped out
Wheat Ridge (9), D’Evelyn (11)
Class 3A
RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
1 Kent Denver (9) 8-0-2 209 2
2 Jefferson Academy (3) 8-1-1 188 1
3 Manitou Springs (3) 10-0 168 6
4 Vail Mountain (4) 10-0 161 4
5 Lutheran (1) 8-2 134 8
6 Liberty Common 8-0 128 5
7 The Academy 9-0 120 7
8 Colorado Springs Christian 9-1 119 8
9 Colorado Academy 7-2-1 106 3
10 Eagle Ridge Academy 9-0-1 74
11 Prospect Ridge Academy 7-3 42 11
12 Middle Park 8-2 31 9
Others receiving votes:
Salida 27, DSST: Byers 25, Frontier Academy 13, Aspen 6, DSST: Green Valley Ranch 5, Basalt 2, Peak to Peak 1, KIPP Denver Collegiate 1, 11, 2
Dropped out
DSST: Byers (10)
Class 2A
RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
1 Dawson School (6) 9-1 94 1
2 Telluride (2) 10-0 89 2
3 Denver Christian 9-1 80 3
4 Crested Butte 8-2 70 4
5 Buena Vista 7-2 59 6
5 Front Range Christian 8-2 59 5
7 Rye 7-2 48 8
8 Vail Christian 5-2 28 8
9 Colorado Rocky Mountain 3-2 17 10
10 Clear Creek 5-4-1 16 7
10 Colorado Springs School 5-3-1 16
12 Thomas MacLaren School 6-4 13
Others receiving votes:
Ridgway 12, Loveland Classical 12, Flatirons Academy 7, Belleview Christian 3, Grand Valley 1
Dropped out
Loveland Classical (11), Flatirons Academy (12)

Girls soccer rankings: Seven new teams join the top 12s this week

In the latest coaches poll, seven new teams jumped into the top 12 of their respective classifications.

The rankings, voted upon by coaches, are the official polls of the Association.

Complete rankings for all classes are below.

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CHSAANow.com Girls Soccer Polls

Coaches looking to vote should email bcochi@chsaa.org.

Class 5A
RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
1 Broomfield (14) 7-0 252 1
2 Cherry Creek (2) 7-0 220 2
3 Valor Christian (3) 6-0 213 3
4 Fairview 5-1 144 7
5 Arapahoe 6-1 123 6
6 Pine Creek 6-0 101
7 Grandview (1) 5-2 99 5
8 Rock Canyon 5-1 81 8
9 ThunderRidge (2) 5-1-1 73 4
10 Rocky Mountain 6-1 63 8
11 Regis Jesuit 3-0-2 62 9
12 Columbine 3-1 56
Others receiving votes:
Brighton 54, Denver East 53, Mountain Vista 38, Legacy 38, Prairie View 27, Denver South 16, Arvada West 14, Rangeview 11, Boulder 11, Fruita Monument 11, Silver Creek 8, Fossil Ridge 7, Castle View 6, Liberty 4, Adams City 3, Ralston Valley 3, Chatfield 2, Fort Collins 1
Dropped out
Mountain Vista (10), Legacy (11)
Class 4A
RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
1 Evergreen (15) 7-0 231 1
2 Air Academy (1) 6-0 206 2
3 Windsor (6) 7-0 196 3
4 Northridge (2) 6-0 162 10
5 D’Evelyn 5-1 142 5
6 Steamboat Springs 6-0 122 8
7 Wheat Ridge 6-1 82 4
8 Pueblo Centennial (1) 4-0 79
9 Niwot 5-1 78 7
10 Thompson Valley 5-0 71
11 The Classical Academy 3-0-2 69 12
12 Canon City 5-0 68
Others receiving votes:
Golden 49, Palmer Ridge 48, Cheyenne Mountain 35, Loveland 32, Woodland Park 32, Holy Family 31, Durango 27, Denver North 23, Falcon 18, Riverdale Ridge 15, Pueblo West 14, Mullen 14, Mead 12, Mesa Ridge 9, Erie 9, Coronado 8, Sand Creek 8, Mountain View 8, Lewis-Palmer 7, Pueblo South 7, Glenwood Springs 6, Montrose 5, Pueblo County 5, Northfield 4, Regis Groff 4, Discovery Canyon 3, Aurora Central 3, Palisade 3, Pueblo Central 2, Battle Mountain 1, George Washington 1, Skyview 1
Dropped out
Loveland (6), Holy Family (11), Cheyenne Mountain (9)
Class 3A
RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
1 Jefferson Academy (11) 6-0-1 191 1
2 Kent Denver (1) 5-0-1 175 2
3 Colorado Academy (3) 6-1 156 3
4 Liberty Common (3) 4-0 124 7
5 Vail Mountain 5-0 118 5
6 Colorado Springs Christian 7-0 116 6
7 Prospect Ridge Academy 6-2 83 10
8 The Academy 6-0 82 11
9 Lutheran 5-2 76 4
10 Manitou Springs 5-0 66 8
11 Middle Park 7-0 53 9
12 DSST: Byers 6-0 45
Others receiving votes:
Eagle Ridge Academy 31, Basalt 24, Salida 21, Peak to Peak 19, KIPP Denver Collegiate 8, DSST: Conservatory Green 7, Frontier Academy 5, Aspen 2, Roaring Fork 11, DSST: Green Valley Ranch 1, 2
Dropped out
Basalt (12)
Class 2A
RK TEAM W-L PTS PVS
1 Dawson School (8) 7-0 107 1
2 Telluride (1) 6-0 99 2
3 Denver Christian 5-0 91 3
4 Crested Butte 5-1 77 5
5 Front Range Christian 5-2 59 4
6 Buena Vista 5-1 53 7
7 Clear Creek 4-1-1 51 6
8 Flatirons Academy 4-1 48 8
9 Vail Christian 3-1 26 11
10 Thomas MacLaren School 4-2 24 10
11 Colorado Springs School 4-2 22 9
12 Colorado Rocky Mountain 3-2 15
Others receiving votes:
Loveland Classical 14, Ridgway 12, Denver Jewish Day 2, Rye 1, Del Norte 1
Dropped out
Loveland Classical (12)

Photos: Brighton baseball pulls away in middle innings to beat Rock Canyon

Results from the Season C unified bowling state championships

THORNTON — Complete results from the Season C unified bowling state championships.

Team
Rank School Score
1 Pueblo East 431
2 Pueblo Central 389
3 Pueblo South 373
4 Rangeview 341
5 Littleton 319
6 Northridge 298
7 Brighton 265
8 Greeley Central 233
9 Cherry Creek 202

Photos: Brighton girls soccer edges Riverdale Ridge in overtime

Riverdale Ridge girls scored twice in the second half but it was Brighton who got the golden goal in overtime for a 3-2 win.

No. 3 Ralston Valley girls volleyball cruises to 5A Region 3 title

ARVADA — It was a confident, but not over-confident undefeated Ralston Valley volleyball team that took to its home court for the final time this season on Friday night.

The No. 3-seeded Mustangs (16-0 record) faced two more hurdles before they could punch their ticket to the Class 5A state tournament scheduled for May 12 and 13 in Colorado Springs. Ralston Valley needed victories over No. 22 Brighton and No. 14 Liberty to continue its season for another week and a half.

Ralston Valley junior Jordan Wisner (7) and senior Jamie Dorczuk (16) combine on a block of Liberty junior Kori Garnhart (11) on Friday night. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

“We didn’t want to overestimate any of the teams or underestimate any of the teams,” Ralston Valley senior Brianna Fay said of facing Brighton and Liberty. “Coming in with an undefeated season we were feeling great, but we didn’t want to underestimate anyone. We want to come out and play our game.”

The Mustangs might not have been perfect, but they were pretty close. Ralston Valley dominated Brighton with a 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-19, 25-23 and 25-10 to open up the 5A Region 3 tournament. Liberty cruised past the Bulldogs in straight sets to create a winner-take-all situation in the final match of the night.

Ralston Valley took care of business with another straight-set victory. The Mustangs defeated the Lancers 25-19, 25-13 and 25-10 to officially qualify for the state tournament.

“Being the top team everyone wants to play their best game against you,” Ralston Valley coach Ashley Ahlman said. “I don’t think we’ve played our best game yet. That is super encouraging. I thought we played well tonight. I thought we had moments of greatness. I’m excited to have another week and a half with this team and see how much further we can push. See how much better we can be.”

Fay was outstanding with a trio of service runs against Liberty. She was also impressive with a handful of kills from the backline on spikes in both matches.

“She (Fay) is 100 percent the most athletic kid in any gym we walk into,” Ahlman said. “She can do it all. I love that kid. She is special.”

Ralston Valley junior Emerson Reinke (9) gets ready to set up either Jamie Dorczuk (16) or Taylor Scherff (4) during the Class 5A Region 3 tournament Friday night at Ralston Valley High School. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

Ralston Valley senior Jamie Dorczuk had a strong match against Liberty, especially in the second set. Dorczuk had a trio of kills to give the Mustangs firm control of the match.

“It was a roller coast of emotions. It’s bittersweet,” Dorczuk said after playing her final home match. “I love this team. It was exciting, but sad at the same time. I’m just excited about us getting this far.”

Ralston Valley senior Emerson Tacha’s service winner was the final point of the night. The Mustangs celebrated on its home court for the final home match of the season before being presented the Region 3 plaque.

“We’ve had eyes on the prize since the start,” Ahlman said. “The first practice of the season my setter (Emerson Reinke) walked in and said, ‘We are winning this.’ I think every single day they have walked into the gym with that mentality.”

Ralston Valley senior Taylor Scherff, left, attempts to put a spike down over Liberty sophomores Brooklyn Rinard (10) and Kyra Bishop (1) during the second set in the regional final Friday night at Ralston Valley High School. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

It will be a bit of a wait for the Mustangs. The state tournament was originally scheduled for May 10 and 11 the NORCO Volleyball Facility in Loveland, but moved a little over a week ago to May 12 and 13 at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs.

“We kind of have this gap, but what I love most about this team is they love being together,” Ahlman said. “We are going to make the most of it. These last few weeks are going to be so much fun. I love every day I get with these kids.”

Ralston Valley has paired it talent and depth to gain plenty of confidence. The Mustangs have dropped only five sets in their 16 matches this season.

“I feel super confident with our team,” Fay said. “We have every single thing you need … defense, offense and the perfect setter who can put the ball wherever we need it at any time. I think we can take state this year.”

No. 1 Mountain Vista, No. 2 Rampart and No. 9 Chatfield joined Ralston Valley on winning regional tournaments Thursday and Friday. The remaining four regionals will be played Saturday, May 1.

Ralston Valley senior Brianna Fay, left, had a huge regional tournament Friday night. Fay had a number of service winners and kills as the Mustangs rolled past Brighton and Liberty to capture the Class 5A Region 3 title and a berth in the 8-team 5A state tournament May 12 and 13 in Colorado Springs. (Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Athletics)

Photos: Ralston Valley girls volleyball advances to state tournament

ARVADA — Ralston Valley is on to the girls volleyball state tournament after beating Liberty and Brighton to win regionals.

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Liberty vs. Brighton

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Ralston Valley vs. Brighton

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Ralston Valley vs. Liberty

(Kevin McNearny)