Class 2A Girls Basketball League Predictions
The official start to basketball was last week and most teams will kick off play sometime next week. We dive into each league that we are putting as Class 2A. Some mixed Classes will be in the 3A League Predictions. Remember, for Class 2A you now must be ranked inside the top 32 of the CHSAA Seeding and Selection Index to make it to Regionals or win your league (Minimum of 5 teams). Regionals will still be first two rounds with the highest seed as the host and the brackets will not be reseeded before state. Class 1A will still play a full Consolation Round.
3A/2A/1A Mile High
1. Gilpin County
2. Heritage Christian
3. SkyView Academy (3A)
4. Flatirons Academy (1A)
5. Machebeuf
6. Union Colony Prep
7. Lyons
8. Dawson School (3A)
9. Clear Creek
10. Belleview Christian
11. Dayspring Christian
The Mile High League will get an automatic berth into regionals. Only the top team regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Gilpin County is my pick to win the Mile High League. Gilpin County returns 4 of their top 5 scorers from last and should be a threat to reach the state tournament. Gilpin County will need depth to step up. Heritage Christian, SkyView Academy, Flatirons Academy, and Machebeuf look to be the main threat to the league title and regional contenders. My dark horse pick is Flatirons Academy. They have a lot of tradition but move into a much tougher league and lose key players.
My predictions for 3A/2A/1A/ MileHigh
League Champion: Gilpin County
Regional Contenders: Gilpin County, Heritage Christian, SkyView Academy, Flatirons Academy, Machebeuf
Dark Horse: Flatirons Academy
Preseason-Player of the League: Faith Ramsey Sr. Gilpin County
Others to watch for: Elise Vincent Jr. Gilpin County, Avery Ramsey Sr. Gilpin County, Annabelle Aloel Sr. Gilpin County, Staci Brown Sr. Heritage Christian, Sohpia Case Sr. Heritage Christian, Sydney Nichols Sr. Heritage Christian, Lydia Slocum Sr. SkyView Academy, Reagan Martin Jr. SkyView Academy, Maggie Barrett Jr. SkyView Academy, Annabelle Rakers Sr. Flatirons Academy, Brylin Gomer Jr. Flatirons Academy, Eve Brustkern Jr. Machebeuf, Massaran Ciza Jr. Machebeuf, Soliana Gebremskel Jr. Union Colony Prep, Jaelynn Valdez Jr. Union Colony Prep, Gen Newell Sr. Lyons, Leora Hagan So. Lyons, Eliott Dunbar Jr. Clear Creek, Aerah Fulton Jr. Clear Creek, Harjas Thiara Jr. Belleview Christian, Emmery Bonnell Sr. Dayspring Christian
2A Southern Peaks
1. Sanford
2. Del Norte
3. Sargent
4. Center
5. Trinidad
6. Crested Butte
The 2A Southern Peaks will get an automatic berth into regionals since they have over 5 teams. The SPL should be very competitive this season with the top 4 teams all being regional contenders and possibly a pair of state tournament teams. Sanford is my pick to win the Southern Peaks League. Sanford returns all but one senior from last season and will look to get over the hump of losing in the regional finals. Del Norte, Sargent, and Center will all challenge for the league crown and all should be regional contenders. Center is my dark horse pick, can they find enough guard play to go along with the size they have this season.
My predictions for Southern Peaks
League Champion: Sanford
Regional Contenders: Sanford, Del Norte, Sargent, Center
Dark Horse: Center
Preseason-Player of the League: Brooklyn Reynolds Sr. Sanford
Others to watch for: Shasta Bond Sr. Sanford, Claire Crowther So. Sanford, Riley Willett Sr. Sanford, Emma Parra So. Del Norte, Kaitlyn Velasquez Sr. Del Norte, Baylie Laymon Sr. Del Norte, Reese Brown Sr. Del Norte, Kandace Pargin So. Sargent, Angelise Sandoval Jr. Sargent, Kimmy Pargin So. Sargent, Ximena Miranda Sr. Center, Emiliana Valdez So. Center, Presley Wilson Sr. Center, Danica Shipley Jr. Trinidad, Maya Morales So. Trinidad,
2A Santa Fe
1. Hoehne
2. Fowler
3. Las Animas
4. Crowley County
5. Swink
6. Rocky Ford
7. Swallows Charter
8. Walsenburg
The 2A Santa Fe League will get an automatic berth into regionals this year because they have over 5 teams in the league. The Santa Fe League could be very competitive with the top 5 teams, maybe even 6 being in contention for regionals and the league title. Hoehne is my pick to win the Santa Fe League. Hoehne will return nearly their entire roster but lose their top scorer from last season. Fowler, Las Animas, Crowley County, and Swink look to be the main contenders for the league title and a regional berth. My dark horse pick is Las Animas. Las Animas return their top scorer and top rebounder but they will have to find more scoring this season to push for the league title and possibly a state tournament berth.
My predictions for Santa Fe
League Champion: Hoehne
Regional Contenders: Hoehne, Fowler, Las Animas, Crowley County, Swink
Dark Horse: Las Animas
Player of the League: Jadaan Eck So. Las Animas
Others to watch for: Ellegra Gutierrez Sr. Hoehne, Phoenix San Roman Sr. Hoehne, Kaylah Crosson Sr. Hoehne, Alessa Cantoria Sr. Hoehne, Jaslyn Bates Jr. Fowler, Andrea Maestas Sr. Fowler, Gracie Osborne Sr. Fowler, Emma Netherton Sr. Las Animas, Ava LaBarge So. Las Animas, Alexis Rusher Jr. Crowley County, Ashlyn Berg Sr. Crowley County, Jocelynn James Jr. Swink, Briana McElroy Jr. Swink, Leticia Garcia Sr. Rocky Ford, Kendra Rodriguez So. Rocky Ford, Jade Anaya Sr. Swallows Charter
2A/1A Lower Platte
1. Merino
2. Sedgwick County
3. Akron
4. Holyoke
5. Haxtun
6. Caliche (1A)
The 2A/1A Lower Platte will get a automatic berth into regionals because they have more than 5 teams. The 2A/1A Lower Platte could be very competitive this season as the top 3 teams all being very competitive and in the running for a state tournament berth. The other 3 teams are also regional contenders and should build off last season. Merino is my pick to win the Lower Platte League. Merino return 7 of their top 8 players and will be in contention to defend their State Championship. Sedgwick County and Akron as mentioned will be the main contenders for the league title and also in the running to make a run for the state tournament. Holyoke, Haxtun, and Caliche I feel could easily battle into regionals and should be much improved this season. Holyoke is my dark horse pick. Holyoke returns a lot of talented juniors but can they take that next step this year.
My predictions for 2A/1A Lower Platte
League Champion: Merino
Regional Contenders: Merino, Sedgwick County, Akron, Holyoke, Haxtun, Caliche
Dark Horse: Holyoke
Player of the League: Abigail Dille Sr. Sedgwick County
Others to watch for: Kya Piel Jr. Merino, Brooklyn Sutter Sr. Merino, Jay Lynch Jr. Merino, Jade Powell Jr. Merino, Lainee Nein Jr. Sedgwick County, Ryen Carlson So. Sedgwick County, Keyana Ehnes Sr. Sedgwick County, Kashlee Randel So. Akron, Taylor Benish Jr. Akron, Mikenna Weers So. Akron, Ellie Kleve Jr. Holyoke, Anessa Colglazier Jr. Holyoke, Courtlyn Kinnie Jr. Holyoke, Bobbi Starkebaum Sr. Haxtun, Emily Anderson Sr. Haxtun, Jayleigh Bullard Sr. Haxtun, Ava Hernandez Sr. Caliche, Hallie Lewis Jr. Caliche
4A/3A/2A Foothills
1. Addenbrooke Classical (3A)
2. Loveland Classical
3. Golden View Classical
4. Twin Peaks Charter
5. Ascent Classical
6. Two Roads Charter
7. Poudre Community
8. Aurora West Prep (4A)
The 3A/2A Foothills League will get an automatic berth into regionals. Only the top team regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Addenbrooke Classical is my pick to win the Foothills league. Addenbrooke Classical returns their top 5 scorers from a season ago and will be a threat to push for the Elite 8 in Class 3A. Loveland Classical and Golden View Classical are threat to the league title and also regional contenders. Teams #5 thru #8 are my dark horse picks as many will be playing their first year officially in CHSAA.
My predictions for 4A/3A/2A Foothills
League Champion: Addenbrooke Classical
Regional Contenders: Addenbrooke Classical, Loveland Classical, Golden View Classical
Dark Horse: Teams #5 thru #8
Player of the League: Reena Lanzen Jr. Addenbrooke Classical
Others to watch for: Lucia Rodriguez Jr. Addenbrooke Classical, Peyton Trujillo Jr. Addenbrooke Classical, Abigal Ruppert Jr. Loveland Classical, Kaelyn Doan Jr. Loveland Classical, Keira Doan Jr. Loveland Classical, Gianna Acocella Jr. Golden View Classical, Zoe Jones So. Golden View Classical, Kaleigh Van Pelt Jr. Twin Peaks Charter, Fernanda Puerta Sarinana Jr. Twin Peaks Charter
2A/1A Western Slope
1. Rangely
2. West Grand
3. Plateau Valley
4. De Beque (1A)
5. Hayden
6. Soroco
7. North Park (1A)
8. Caprock Academy
9. Vail Christian
The 2A/1A Western Slope League will get an automatic berth into regionals. Only the top team regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. The Western Slope League will be very competitive with the top 4 teams expecting to reach regionals and most hoping to get to the state tournament. Rangely is my pick to win the Western Slope League. Rangely made the state tournament last year and they want to get back again this year. Rangely returns their top two scorers but lose key rebounding and height from a year ago. Plateau Valley, West Grand, and De Beque look to be the main challengers for the league crown and the main teams looking to get to regionals. Hayden is my dark horse pick. Can they challenge the top 4 teams and push for regionals.
My predictions for 2A/1A Western Slope
League Champion: Rangely
Regional Contenders: Rangely, Plateau Valley, West Grand, De Beque
Dark Horse: Hayden
Player of the League: Miah Wren Sr. Rangely
Others to watch for: Ashlynn Ducey Sr. Rangely, Emmeree Wagner Sr. Rangely, Emaline Ealey Sr. Plateau Valley, Macy Bevan So. Plateau Valley, Presley Hawkins So. Plateau Valley, Sage Wheatley Sr. West Grand, Makaila Gifford Sr. West Grand, Luci Bruchez Sr. West Grand, Avery Rigsby Jr. De Beque, Ava Vines Sr. De Beque, Allyson Sandidge Sr. De Beque, Taryn Schlim Jr. Hayden, Olivia Svoboda Sr. Hayden, Kolbie Pierce Jr. Soroco, Alyana Edwards Jr. Soroco, Taylor Phillips Jr. Caprock Academy, Mykenzi Ramsey Jr. North Park, Jenna SessionS So. North Park, Noelle Razee Sr. Vail Christian, Lia Nowicki Sr. Vail Christian
2A/1A West Central (Will not get an automatic berth into regionals)
1. Cotopaxi (1A)
2. Custer County
3. Cripple Creek (1A)
4. South Park
The 2A/1A West Central will not get an automatic berth into Regional and will have to qualify for Regionals by being ranked inside the top 32 of the CHSAA Seeding Index. Going forward I will move the 2A/1A West Central into Class 1A. Cotopaxi is my pick to win the West Central. Cotopaxi returns their top scorer from last season but depth must step up around her for Cotopaxi to hold onto the league crown. Custer County and South Park could both challenge for the league crown. Custer County I believe is a regional contender in Class 2A.
My predictions for West Central
League Champion: Cotopaxi
Regional Contenders: Cotopaxi, Custer County, South Park
Dark Horse: South Park
Player of the League: Hayden Eggleston Jr. Cotopaxi
Others to watch for: Allisyn Gasseling So. Cotopaxi, Kelsey Teter Sr. Cotopaxi, Hayden Hampton Jr. Custer County, Quincy Downing Sr. Custer County, Lily Bomgardner Sr. Custer County, Trinity Walker Sr. South Park, Aubri Charles So. South Park, Rylee May Sr. Cripple Creek, Allyson Durham Jr. Cripple Creek
2A/1A Union Pacific
1. Burlington
2. Stratton (1A)
3. Byers
4. Genoa-Hugo (1A)
5. Limon
6. Flagler (1A)
7. Deer Trail (1A)
The 2A/1A Union Pacific will get an automatic berth into regionals. Only the top team regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Burlington is my pick to win the Union Pacific League. I think the league will be much tougher this season. Burlington returns 3 of their top 5 scorers from last year but should be a state tournament team. Burlington will be tested by Stratton, Byers, Genoa-Hugo, and Limon. Limon is my dark horse pick. I also believe Stratton, Byers, Genoa-Hugo, and Limon can be regional contenders as well. Limon has a ton of tradition but they lose a lot of senior talent can they reload on the go.
My predictions for Union Pacific
League Champion: Burlington
Regional Contenders: Byers, Stratton, Limon, Genoa-Hugo, Burlington
Dark Horse: Limon
Player of the League: Kiyarra Williams Sr. Burlington
Others to watch for: Lynzee Neal Jr. Burlington, Bethany Cure Jr. Burlington, My Lee So. Burlington, Sophia Isenbart Jr. Stratton, Clare Miltenberger Sr. Stratton, Camory Wedel Jr. Stratton, Madilee Olsen So. Byers, Anna Vetter Sr. Byers, Averie Eymann Sr. Byers, Amy James Sr. Genoa-Hugo, Rylee Kelly Jr. Genoa-Hugo, Rylee Corn So. Genoa-Hugo, Gianna Humphrey Sr. Limon, Samar Humphrey Sr. Limon, Jaden Gudenkauf Sr. Deer Trail, Megan Donovan Jr. Deer Trail, Sydnie Berry So. Flagler, Lexi Witt Jr. Flagler
3A/2A/1A San Juan
1. Dove Creek
2. Ridgway
3. Mancos
4. Nucla
5. Telluride (3A)
6. Dolores
The 3A/2A/1A San Juan League will get an automatic berth into regionals. Only the top team regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. The San Juan League could be very competitive this season and I could see possibly 4 maybe 5 teams getting into regionals in their respective classes. Dove Creek is my pick to win the San Juan League. Dove Creek does lose a few key seniors but returns enough talent to win the league and be a contender in Class 2A. Nucla, Ridgway, Telluride, and Mancos are all going to challenge for the league crown and all will be in regional contention. My dark horse pick is Mancos. Mancos lose key seniors and a transfer, and I am interested to see how they play this season.
My predictions for San Juan
League Champion: Dove Creek
Regional Contenders: Dove Creek, Nucla, Ridgway, Telluride, Mancos
Dark Horse: Mancos
Player of the League: Ralynn Hickman Sr. Dove Creek
Others to watch for: Taylor Hampton Jr. Dove Creek, Hadley Hatfield Jr. Dove Creek, Maddie Miller Sr. Ridgway, Elle Borsari Sr. Ridgway, Sophia Scranton Jr. Ridgway, Aysia Mathews Jr. Mancos, Jenna Wilson Sr. Mancos, Emma Reggiannini Sr. Telluride, Tjarn Lyons Sr. Telluride, Lantry Galley So. Nucla, Viviana Zunich Jr. Nucla, Kendra McCluer Sr. Nucla, Keeley Clarke Jr. Dolores, Taylor Erautt Jr. Dolores
2A Black Forest
1. Simla
2. Calhan
3. CS School
4. Kiowa
5. Monument Academy
6. Liberty Tree
The 2A Black Forest will get an automatic berth into regionals due to having more than 5 teams. I am curious if the 2A Black Forest and 3A Black Forest will be combined if anyone has that answer please shoot me a message or email. Simla is my pick to win the 2A Black Forest League. Simla returns a ton of talent from their 3rd place finish a year ago. I consider them to be the front runner for the state title. Simla returns 4 of their top 6 scorers from a year ago including their top 3. Simla will have to find depth this season as that was a key weakness from a year ago. Calhan and CS School will be the main challenger for the league title, and they will also look to contend for a regional spot. I am also going with Monument Academy and Liberty Tree as dark horses because they either don’t have a roster from last year or are new teams this year.
My predictions for District 8
League Champion: Simla
Regional Contenders: Simla, Calhan, CS School
Dark Horse: CS School, Liberty Tree, Monument Academy
Player of the League: Carlee Cox So. Simla
Others to watch for: Kylie Maranville Sr. Simla, Katie Gotschall Jr. Simla, Kylie Brickell Sr. Simla, Aubrie Waugh Jr. Calhan, Savannah Stewart So. Calhan, Kailey Peterson Sr. Calhan, Sophia Baldwin Jr. CS School, Karina Vidales Sr. Kiowa
Regional Predictions
I am going to pick the 32 teams I think qualify for Regionals. Remember to qualify for Regionals you either need to win your League or be in the top 32 of the CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index.
Black Forest
Simla, Calhan
Foothills
Loveland Classical
Lower Platte
Akron Haxtun, Holyoke, Merino, Sedgwick County
Mile High
Machebeuf, Gilpin County, Heritage Christian, Union Colony Prep
San Juan
Dove Creek, Ridgway, Mancos
Santa Fe
Fowler, Hoehne, Las Animas, Crowley County, Swink
Southern Peaks
Center, Del Norte, Sanford, Sargent
Union Pacific
Burlington, Byers, Limon
West Central
Custer County
Western Slope
Plateau Valley, Rangely, West Grand
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