Boys Basketball Class 1A Regional Projections Week 9
For my projections I am using the CHSAA Seeding and Selection Index. I am going to be predicting the District Champions and may just give a quick reason as to why I picked each District Champion. If you are a District Champion ranked in the top 16 of the Seeding Index you will automatically host a regional. Remember to qualify for Regionals you must be ranked inside the top 32 or win your District. I have the 8 teams I think qualify for State off the current projections at the end.
Updated 2/1 8am (When I pulled the Seeding Index)
Class 1A
- District must unanimously agree prior to the season on their own seeding criteria. If an agreement cannot be met, district Seeding will be done by the CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index (50% Maxpreps & 50% RPI). Maxpreps and RPI will run through Districts.
- District Winners (8) advancing to the 32-team state bracket. District Champions are guaranteed a top 8 (host slot) as long as they are in the top 16 of the CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index after Districts.
- Remaining 24 teams are filled in by the CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index published after Districts. Any team moved up to the 1-8 slots if a District winner is not in the top 16, will be true seeded 1-8.
- Seeding criteria for the 32-team state bracket-CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index published after Districts. Seed 9-16 are true seeded except to try and avoid league matchups in the FIRST ROUND ONLY. Teams may be moved one spot up or down. Teams 17-32 may be moved two spots based upon geography and league/district matchups.
- First two rounds of the state tournament (Regionals) will be hosted by the top seed in the quadrant of the bracket, over two days. (4-teams total)
- Teams will be reseeded prior to the final week-state championship (Final 8). The CHSAA Index published after Districts will be the only factor for State Seeding.
- Top 8 teams will advance. Class 1A Great 8 will play a Consolation Bracket.
De Beque appears to be the favorite but will be challenged by Nucla for the District crown. I also think Dove Creek, Ouray, and Caprock Academy could cause some chaos. (My guess is this district is seeded by the CHSAA Seeding Index, if you know please send me a message!)
District 2: Cheyenne Wells
Going to call District 2 one of the toughest District in 1A. 3 of the 7 teams sit inside the top 20 of the Seeding Index. The top 4 should grab the top 4 seeds in district and should make for some exciting district tournament play. Currently Cheyenne Wells is my pick to win the district. (My guess is this district is seeded by the CHSAA Seeding Index, if you know please send me a message!)
District 3: Springfield
Springfield is the current favorite to win the district, but South Baca and Primero should be challengers to the district crown. Springfield, I think gets the early node as they have been competitive against top teams. (My guess is this district is seeded by the CHSAA Seeding Index, if you know please send me a message!)
District 4: Peetz
Peetz is currently the favorite to win District 4. They are the only team ranked in the top 18 of the Seeding Index. Peetz could be challenge by Prairie, Fleming, and Briggsdale for the district crown. (My guess is this district will be seeded by the league standings of the North Central League. If I am wrong send me a message)
District 5: Stratton
District 5 is another tough district. I think by the end of the season you could see 4 teams sitting inside the top 20 of the Seeding Index. Stratton currently is the favorite to win the district but look for Arickaree, Otis, and Idalia to challenge for the District Crown. (My guess is this district is seeded by the CHSAA Seeding Index, if you know please send me a message!)
District 6: Sierra Grande
Sierra Grande is the favorite currently to win the district 6 crown. I think Sierra Grande will be challenged by Moffat, Sangre De Cristo, and Centennial for the District Crown. All four teams mentioned currently would make it to regionals. (This district is seeded by the CHSAA Seeding Index)
District 7: Pikes Peak Christian
Currently district 7 would not host a regional. Genoa-Hugo sits at #21 in the Seeding Index with Pikes Peak Christian sitting at #18. Both teams should improve as the season goes and possibly push for the top 16. I also think those are the main two teams to push for the District Crown. I think Miami-Yoder and Hanover could also been in the mix. (My guess is this district is seeded by the CHSAA Seeding Index, if you know please send me a message!)
District 8: Belleview Christian
The final district to talk about is the 5280. Currently they are one of the tougher districts with 6 of their 8 teams sitting inside the top 20 of the Seeding Index. Some teams have played minimal games, and we will truly see how this District looks as we go deeper into January. Belleview Christian is my pick to win the district with the main challengers coming from Denver Waldorf, Denver Jewish Day, Front Range Baptist, and Flatirons Academy. (My guess is this district will be seeded by the league standings of the 5280 League. If I am wrong send me a message.)
District Champions and Regional Hosts: ()=Seeding Index
District 1: De Beque (7)
District 2: Cheyenne Wells (1)
District 3: Springfield (11)
District 4: Peetz (6)
District 5: Stratton (5)
District 6: Sierra Grande (14)
District 7: Pikes Peak Christian (17) (Would not host)
District 8: Belleview Christian (3)
At-Large Host: McClave (2)
First Four Out
Briggsdale (33), Caprock Academy (34), Walsh (35), Wiley (36)
Bracket- District matchups will be avoided in the first round. 8 Regional winners qualifying for state. State will be re-seeded! And play a consolation bracket!
| Region 1 |
| *#1 Cheyenne Wells vs #32 Denver Academy of Torah |
| #16 Otis vs #17 Pikes Peak Christian |
| Region 2 |
| *#8 Sierra Grande vs #25 Cheraw |
| #9 Denver Jewish Day vs #24 Primero |
| Region 3 |
| *#5 Peetz vs #28 Kim/Branson |
| #12 Front Range Baptist vs #21 Prairie |
| Region 4 |
| *#4 Stratton vs #29 Dove Creek |
| #13 Eads vs #20 Moffat |
| Region 5 |
| *#2 McClave vs #31 Miami-Yoder |
| #15 Denver Waldorf vs #18 Sangre De Cristo |
| Region 6 |
| *#7 Springfield vs #26 Granada |
| #10 Idalia vs #23 Genoa-Hugo |
| Region 7 |
| *#6 De Beque vs #27 Centennial |
| #11 Flatirons Academy vs #22 South Baca |
| Region 8 |
| *#3 Belleview Christian vs #30 Ouray |
| #14 Arickaree vs #19 Nucla |
*= Regional Host
Note: You can move teams for geography considerations & to avoid league/district matchups in the first round! I made a few changes to help with travel and avoid league/district matchups. Remember 17-32 can be moved 2 spots at max.
My State Qualifier Picks
Here are the 8 teams I think qualify for State. They are not in order due to State having to be reseeded.
#1 Cheyenne Wells
#2 Sierra Grande
#3 Peetz
#4 Stratton
#5 McClave
#6 Idalia
#7 De Beque
#8 Belleview Christian
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