CLASS 3A GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM CAPSULES
The Class 3A Boys State Basketball Tournament will be played at the University of Denver with the first quarterfinal starting at 8:45am on Thursday. The complete brackets, with game times, are available at milehighprepreport.com or on MileHigh Prep Report on Facebook. The capsules for each team are in bracket order.
Individual statistics quoted below are courtesy of MaxPreps. Teams are listed in bracket order.
#1 Peyton
Peyton hosted their region this last week. In their first game of regionals, they defeated Lyons 90-13 where AJ Mannering had 41 points. In the second game they faced St. Mary’s Academy and were able to beat them 77-38. In this game, AJ Mannering had 37 points and Abbie Nickell had 17 points. The Panthers have faced three other state tournament teams this season and have gone 3-0 against them. They will face Strasburg in the first round of the State tournament at DU in Denver at 11:45am on 3/7.
Head Coach: Brian Green
Assistant Coach: Allen Thomas, Avelyn Green, Chad Hackley, Emily Toney, Ryan Green, Bryant Thomas
Season Record: 22-0
League Record: 2-0, 1st in the Black Forrest League
Past Playoffs:
2023: 1-1 at Regionals
2022: 2-0 in Regionals, 1-2 at State
2021: 0-1 in playoffs
2020:2-1 in Districts, 1-1 in Regionals
2019: 2-1 in Districts, 1-1 in Regionals
2018: 0-1 in Districts
Stat Leaders:
Points: AJ Mannering (745), Abbie Nickell (438), Emme Ratliff (205)
Assists: AJ Mannering (115), Abbie Nickell (61), Emme Ratliff (31)
Rebounds: Sammie Nickell (139), Emme Ratliff (137), AJ Mannering (123)
Steals: AJ Mannering (187), Abbie Nickell (89), Emme Ratliff (61)
Blocks: Emme Ratliff (16), Sammie Nickell (11), Abbie Nickell (9)
#9 Strasburg
Strasburg traveled to Bennett last week to play in regionals. The first round was against Ellicott. Aubrie Archuleta scored 14 points that game to help her team win 69-29. They then advanced to play Platte Valley and Natalie Damron scored 18 points to help lead her team to a 75-26 victory. Strasburg has played Highlands twice this season and lost to them both times and they beat Yuma once in a close game (54-48). They will face Peyton in the first round of the State tournament at DU in Denver at 11:45am on 3/7. The last time these teams met earlier this season, Peyton got the win 55-34.
Head Coach: Merci Armes
Assistant Coach: Bailea Carothers, Stephanie Welch, Traci Elpers, Wilson Ames, Trevor Graf
Season Record: 18-6
League Record: 6-1
Past Playoffs:
2023: 1-1 in Regionals
2022: 0-1 in Regionals
2021: Did not play in post season tournament
2020: 0-1 in post season tournament
2019: 0-1 in post season tournament
2018:2-2 in post season tournament
Stat Leaders:
Points: Graecy Graf (327), Natalie Damron (274), Peighton Marrero (271)
Assists: Graecy Graf (110), Peighton Marrero (87), Aubrie Archuleta (47)
Rebounds: Natalie Damron (275), Peighton Marrero (105), Graecy Graf (99)
Steals: Graecy Graf (101), Peighton Marrero (97), Natalie Damron (62)
Blocks: Natalie Damron (14), Peighton Marrero (10), Graecy Graf(9)
#5 Yuma
Yuma hosted their region last week and faced Brush and Montezuma-Cortez to advance to the state tournament. In the game against Brush, Jade Lungwitz score 13 points to help the team win 64-23. Against Montezuma-Cortez, Lungwitz scored 13 and Berkley Nighswonger scored 12 to help lead Yuma to victory 51-29. Yuma is 1-2 agaisnt other State tournament teams this season and will face Centauri to kick off the State tournament at 7:00pm on 3/7 at DU in Denver.
Head Coach: Jeremy Robinson
Season Record: 15-8
League Record: 4-4, 4th in Lower Platte League
Past Playoffs:
2023: 1-1 in Regionals
2022: 1-1 in Regionals
2021: 2-1 in post season tournament
2020:1-2 in post season tournament
2019: State Champions (2A)
2018: State Champions (2A)
Stat Leaders:
Points: Jade Lungwitz (186),Alina Moran (185), Cadis Robinson (118)
Assists: Emma Rayl (54), Ashley Ibanez(32), Caddis Robinson (26)
Rebounds: Alina Moran (121), Ashley Ibanez (98), Caddis Robinson (84)
Steals: Ashley Ibanez (35), Emma Rayl (33), Jade Lungwitz (31)
Blocks: Alina Moran (9), Taryn Sheffield (4), Caddis Robinson (4)
#4 Centauri
Centauri was the host for their region last week and faced Thomas MacLaren School and Cedaredge to advance to the State tournament. Against Thomas MacLaren Braelyn Tucker scored 22 points to help the Falcons win 67-21 and against Cedaredge, Hannah Curtis scored 11 to be the high scorer of that game and help them win 41-13. Centauri has only faced CSCS this season out of the State tournament teams and lost to them 35-45. The Falcons will face Yuma in the first round of State at 7:00pm at DU on 3/7.
Head Coach: Troy Reynolds
Assistant Coach: Cheyenne Retana, Taylor McCarroll
Season Record: 17-6
League Record: 7-3, 2nd in Intermountain League
Past Playoffs:
2023:2-0 at Regionals, 0-1 at State
2022: 1-1 at Regionals
2021: 1-1 in post season tournament
2020:2-0 at Regionals, 1 win before end of tournament
2019: 2-0 at Regionals, 0-1 at State
2018: 2-0 at Regionals 0-1 at State
Stat Leaders:
Points: Hannah Curtis (223), Braelyn Tucker (199), Joselyn McCarroll (156)
Assists: Braelyn Tucker (61), Hannah Curtis (35), Jaelyn Jackson (28)
Rebounds: Hannah Curtis (113), Lacey Johnson (88), Rylie McCarroll (78)
Steals: Hannah Curtis (69), Braelyn Tucker (69), Joselyn McCarroll (60)
Blocks: Lacey Johnson (39), Joselyn McCarroll (7), Hannah Curtis (6)
#2 Colorado Springs Christian
Colorado Springs Christian hosted their region last week after maintaining their perfect season record. In the first round of regionals, the Lions faced Gunnison and beat them 69-20. In this game, Grace Minihane had 28 points to help lead her team to victory. In the final round of regionals, CSC beat Olathe 80-25 where Minihane had 28 points and Kinley Asp had 16 to secure the win and advance to the state tournament. The lions are 3-0 against other state tournament teams faced in the season and will be facing Highlands in the first round at 8:45am at DU in Denver on 3/7.
Head Coach: Mark Engesser
Season Record: 24-0
League Record: 13-0, 1st in Tri-Peaks League
Past Playoffs:
2023: State Champions
2022:2-0 in Regionals, 0-1 at State
2021: Did not play in post season tournament
2020: 0-1 in Regionals
2019: State Runner-ups
2018: State Runner-ups
Stat Leaders:
Points: Grace Minihane (638), Kinley Asp (348), Rose Ross (248)
Assists: Kinley Asp (145), Jordyn Rollins (62), Rose Ross (54)
Rebounds: Abigail Perry (202), Grace Minihane (201), Kinley Asp (126)
Steals: Grace Minihane (131), Kinley Asp ( 105), Rose Ross (100)
Blocks: Grace Minihane (12), Abigail Perry (10), Capri Simpson (10)
#7 Highland
Highland was the host for the region this season. In the first round of regionals, the Huskies faced and beat Prospect Ridge Academy 60-27 where Abbie Martinez and Briza Flores both scored 14 points. In the final regional round, Highland faced Roaring Fork, Briza Flores scored 29 points, and the Huskies won 64-56. Highland is 2-1 against other State tournament teams and will face Colorado Springs Christian on 3/7 at 8:45am at DU to kick off the State tournament.
Head Coach: Oscar Molina
Assistant Coach: Fabian Flores, Jaime Fulgencio, Kaitlin Flynn
Season Record: 18-6
League Record: 7-0, 1st in the Patriot League
Past Playoffs:
2023:1-1 at Regionals
2022: 0-1 at Regionals
2021: Did not plat in State tournament
2020: 0-1 in tournament play
2019: 1-1 at Regionals
2018: 1-1 at Regionals
Stat Leaders:
Points: Briza Flores (415), Mary Jones (217), Gabriela Bautista (150)
Assists: Stephanie Bingley (77), Briza Flores (67), Gabriela Bautista (30)
Rebounds: Mary Jones (185), Briza Flores (148), Stephanie Bingley (96)
Steals: Mary Jones (102), Briza Flores (88), Stephanie Bingley (62)
Blocks: Briza Flores (5), Mary Jones (4), Stephanie Bingley (4)
#6 St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s faced Forge Christian and Ignacio in Regionals this season. The Pirates were able to punch their ticket to the State tournament after beating Forge Christian 59-28 and Ignacio 45-38. The team has face CSCHS twice this season and lost both times but have not faced any other State tournament opponents. They will face Grand Valley at 4:00 on 3/7 at DU in the first round of the State tournament
Coaches: Caleb Strickland, David Chavez, Maggie Hartman
Season Record: 20-4
League Record: 11-2, 2nd in the Tri-Peaks league.
Past Playoffs:
2023: 2-0 at Regionals, 2-1 in State tournament, (3rd place)
2022: 2-0 at Regionals, 0-1 at State
2021: 1-1 in post season tournament
2020: 2-0 at Regionals, 1 win before end of tournament.
2019: State Champions
2018: State Champions
Stat Leaders:
Points: Maeve Salveson (303), Sydney Ramirez (242), Jaela Pedro (217)
Assists: Hope Chavez (79), Maeve Salveson (65), Aylin Luna Zamora (52)
Rebounds: Jaela Pedro (101), Hope Chavez (92), Aylin Lina Zamora (75)
Steals: Maeve Salveson (75), Aylin Luna Zamora (55), Hope Chavez (43)
Blocks: Jaela Pedro (28), Aylin Luna Zamora (10), Macy Keenan (3)
#3 Grand Valley
Grand Valley hosted their region after winning their District. They faced Platte Canyon in the first round and beat then 52-15 where Kaylae Medina had 21 points. In the final round of regionals, the Cardinals face Salida and beat them 52-32 where Medina had 16 points and Taylor Pittman had 12. They have yet to face any state tournament teams and will face St. Mary’s at 4:00 on 3/7 at DU in the first round of the State tournament.
Head Coach: Kermit Spencer
Season Record: 24-0
League Record: 14-0, 1st in the Western Slope
Past Playoffs:
2023: 2-0 at Regionals, 0-1 at State
2022: 2-0 at Regionals, 1-2 at State
2021: 1-1 in post season tournament
2020: 0-1 at Regionals
2019: 1-1 in Regionals
2018: 0-1 at Regionals
Stat Leaders:
Points: Jaycee Pittman (407), Kaylae Medina (260), Chloe Gronewoller (162)
Assists: Kaylae Medina (106), Jaycee Pittman (89), Chloe Williams (33)
Rebounds: Chloe Gronewoller (260), Chloe Williams (137), Jaycee Pittman (134)
Steals: Jaycee Pittman (109), Kaylae Medina (78), Chloe Williams (42)
Blocks: Chloe Gronewoller (20), Jaycee Pittman (14), Aryaa Tanner(11)
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