Cherry Creek ended the 2015 season standing tall as the state lacrosse champion. This week, they’re still seen as the team to beat.
The defending girls soccer champions will go into the 2016 season still standing tall.
Regis Jesuit won hockey’s championship with a 6-1 victory against Monarch on Saturday.
Regis Jesuit’s inspired defensive play, physical brand of hockey, and crisp shot-making allowed the Raiders to seal a fourth state championship with a 6-1 finals victory over Monarch.
Blake Bride has a history of stepping up in the postseason. Under the lights of a big arena, he did it again on Thursday night.
Monarch hockey beat Ralston Valley 6-2 in the semifinals to advance to Saturday’s championship.
Monarch hockey returned to the semifinals with a 5-2 win over Dakota Ridge on Saturday.
The 2016 state hockey tournament runs Feb. 26-March 5.
The CHSAA state hockey bracket was released Sunday and, as expected, Monarch and Mountain Vista go into the tournament as the top seeds.
Jake Young and Adam Tybor each had a hat trick as No. 1 Monarch hockey cruised to an 11-2 win over No. 7 Lewis-Palmer on Monday.