Class 3A State Volleyball Tournament Team Capsules
By Tayler Garcia
This week the last 12 teams in 3A meet at the Denver Coliseum to see who takes the top prize. Here we take a look at each of the 12 teams and see their overall and league records and ranks this season, who they have already played during the season that they may see again at the tournament, take a quick look at the teams’ playoff history and which players have helped lead their team here. See the bracket to see matchups and times for the tournament! Good luck to all of the teams!
1. Alamosa
Overall Record: 24-1
League Record: 8-0
League Rank:1st in Intermountain League
Teams in State Tournament played: Eaton – Lost 1-3, Bayfield – Won 3-0 and 3-0, Gunnison, won 3-0, Centauri – Won 3-0 and 3-1,
Playoff History:
2017: 0-2 in playoffs
2018: 3-2 in playoffs
2019: 4-2 in playoffs
2020:0-2 in playoffs
2021:2-2 in playoffs
2022:4-2 in playoffs
2023: 1-1 in playoffs
2024:3-2 in playoffs
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Aubrey Rothermich 75, Kyla Hawkins 33, Ashlyn Rice 29
Serving Aces: Ashlyn Rice 60, Aubrey Rothermich 38, Laci Christensen 37
Digs: Addison Rice 340, Laci Christensen 190, Ashlyn Rice 129
Assist: Ashlyn Rice 813, Addison Rice 47, Laci Christensen 14
Kills: Aubrey Rothermich 313, Laci Christensen 216, Kyla Hawkins 163
Receptions: Addison Rice 334, Laci Christensen 225, Kadie Hawkins 104
2. Resurrection Christian
Overall Record: 23-2
League Record:11-1
League Rank:2nd in Patriot league
Teams in State Tournament played: Eaton – Lost 1-3
Playoff History:
2017: 3-1 in playoffs
2018: 4-2 in playoffs
2019:0-2 in playoffs
2020: 2-1 in playoffs
2021: 3-1 in playoffs
2022:5-1 in playoffs
2023: 7-1 – in playoffs State Champions
2024:6-2 in playoffs
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Kaylynn Pardue 74, Tatum Highstreet 73, Brooklyn Diepersloot 38
Serving Aces: Kylee Mayes 62, Kaylynn Pardue 50, Jada Nordhagen 38
Digs: Blake Coord 295, Jada Nordhagen 147, Kylee Mayes 136
Assist: Kylee Mayes 703, Amanda Pardue 104, Blake Coors 69
Kills: Paige Michaelson 271, Kaylynn Pardue 237, Tatum Highstreet 156
Receptions: Blake Coors 418, Jada Nordhagen 185, Paige Michaelson 170
3. Eaton
Overall Record: 21-4
League Record:12-0
League Rank:1st in Patriot League
Teams in State Tournament played: Alamosa – Won 3-1, Sterling – won 3-0, Resurrection Christian-Won 3-1
Playoff History:
2017: 6-0 – State Champions
2018: 5-1 in playoffs
2019:5-2 in playoffs
2020: 4-0 – State Champions
2021:3-2 in playoffs
2022:4-1 in playoffs
2023:4-1 in playoffs
2024:4-1 in playoffs
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Addison Corder 45, Railey Maske 33, Anika Pearson 24
Serving Aces: Skyelyn Lefever 47, Harley Forster 34, Trinity Salberg 34
Digs: Hayden Logan 230, Chloe Crider 200, Madi Smith 155
Assist: Trinity Salberg 434, Skyelyn Lefever 261, Hayden Logan 46
Kills: Madi Smith 333, Chloe Crider 163, Railey Maske 108
Receptions: Madi Smith 322, Hayden Logan 290, Chloe Crider 211
4. Forge Christian
Overall Record: 22-3
League Record:9-1
League Rank: 2nd in Metro
Teams in State Tournament played: Aspen – Won 3-1, Stargate School – Won 3-0
Playoff History:
2017: 4-1 in playoffs
2018: 2-2 in playoffs
2019: 3-2 in playoffs
2020: Did not make the playoffs
2021: 3-2 in playoffs
2022: 2-2 in playoffs
2023:1-1 in playoffs
2024: 1-1 in playoffs
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Auburn Bohall 40, Maddie Saba 35, Finley Queen 27
Serving Aces: Abby Nance 90, Addison Davis 42, Finley Queen 42
Digs: Addison Davis 215, Bella Geypens 191, Abby Nance 163
Assist: Abby Nance 698, Belle Geypens 42, Addison Davis 30
Kills: Addison Davis 285, Finley Queen 169, Maddie Saba 162
Receptions:Bella Geypens 353, Addison Davis 351, Charlotte Bisque 181
5. Stargate School
Overall Record: 23-2
League Record:10-1
League Rank:1st in the Metro League
Teams in State Tournament played: Forge Christian – lost 0-3
Playoff History:
2017: Did not make the playoffs
2018: Did not make the playoffs
2019: Did not make the playoffs
2020: Did not make the playoffs
2021: Did not make the playoffs
2022:1-1 in playoffs
2023:0-2 in playoffs
2024:1-1 in playoffs
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Scotlyn Mackintosh 23, Kathleen Schooveld 23, Autumn Kasten 21
Serving Aces: Reese White 75, Chloe Pan 49, Morgan Stitzer 43
Digs: Mogan Stitzer 334, Reese White 199, Ellie Romary 144
Assist: Reese White 618, Morgan Stitzer 77, Chloe Pan 10
Kills: Chloe Pan 241, Ellie Romary 185, Autumn Kasten 106
Receptions: Morgan Stitzer 382, Ellie Romary 226, Chloe Pan 162
6. Bayfield
Overall Record: 18-7
League Record:6-2
League Rank:2nd in Intermountain League
Teams in State Tournament played: Alamosa – Lost 0-3 and 0-3, Centauri – Won 3-0 and 3-0
Playoff History:
2017: 1-1 in playoffs
2018: Did not make the playoffs
2019: 1-1 in playoffs
2020: 1-1 in playoffs
2021:5-2 in playoffs
2022: 1-1 in playoffs
2023: Did not make the playoffs
2024: 2-2 in playoffs
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Gracie Barber 47, Londyn Hollibaugh 37, Maeli Quintana 37
Serving Aces: Lauren Rich 40, Evelette Hollibaugh 37, Maeli Quintana 37
Digs:Lauren Rich 351, Avery Shipman 225, Evelette Hollibaugh 206
Assist: Avery Shipman 680, Lauren Rich 66, Vivien Clance 20
Kills: Evelette Hollibaugh 306, Grace Barber 211, Vivien Clance 78
Receptions: Lauren Rich 531, Vivien Clance 249, Evelette Hollibaugh 213
7. The Classical Academy
Overall Record: 23-2
League Record: 10-0
League Rank: 1st in CSML North League
Teams in State Tournament played: Village – won 3-0,
Playoff History:
2017: 0-2 in playoffs
2018: 0-2 in playoffs
2019: 0-2 in playoffs
2020: 2-1 in playoffs
2021:1-1 in playoffs
2022: 0-2 in playoffs
2023:5-2 in playoffs
2024:1-1 in playoffs
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Katie Gieske 51, Aubrie Renn 45, Ashlyn Delaney 36
Serving Aces: Miranda Campos 76, Aubrie Renn 55, Caylee Somersalmi 55
Digs: Miranda Campos 182, Avery Jaeger 128, Caylee Somersalmi 127
Assist: Avery Jaeger 687, Maggie Johnson 151, Bella Campbell 16
Kills: Ashlyn Delaney 327, Aubrie Renn 159, Miranda Campos 134
Receptions: Miranda Campos 248, Bella Campbell 224, Caylee Somersalmi 167
8. Sterling
Overall Record: 19-6
League Record: 8-3
League Rank:4th in Patriot League
Teams in State Tournament played: Eaton – Lost 0-3, Resurrection Christian – Lost 0-3, Centauri – Won 2-0
Playoff History:
2017: 3-1 in playoffs
2018: 2-2 in playoffs
2019: 6-0 – State Champions
2020: 4-1 – State Runner-Ups
2021:5-2 in playoffs
2022:1-1 in playoffs
2023: 1-1 in playoffs
2024:5-2 in playoffs
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Rylie Kaiser 31, Karsyn Tonche 30, Bailey Jackson 17
Serving Aces: Kenzi Rubottom 88, Berkley Gardiner 43, Taylor Tonche 35
Digs: Kenzie Rubottom 243, Taylor Tonche 214, Karsyn Tonche 198
Assist: Berkley Gardiner 475, Taylor Tonche 95, Sydney Baseggio 75
Kills: Karsyn Tonche 252, Kenzi Rubottom 209, Addi Wright 119
Receptions: Taylor Tonche 392, Kenzi Rubtoom 222, Karsyn Tonche 198
9. Gunnison
Overall Record: 20-5
League Record: 9-0
League Rank:1st in Western Slope League
Teams in State Tournament played: Aspen – Lost 2-1 and won 3-1, Alamosa – Lost 0-3, Centauri – Lost 2-3,
Playoff History:
2017: Did not make the playoffs
2018: Did not make the playoffs
2019: Did not make the playoffs
2020: Did not make the playoffs
2021: Did not make the playoffs
2022: Did not make the playoffs
2023: 1-1 in playoffs
2024:0-2 in playoffs
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Rose Kowal 94, Maya Petrie 66, Roxie Uhrig 57
Serving Aces: Addison Claus 48, Aubriel Loken 45, Rose Kowal 41
Digs: Aubriel Loken 326, Aubrey Welfelt 196, Ruthie Lock 159
Assist: Natalia Sabino 348, Addison Claus 273m Aubriel Loken 54
Kills: Aubrey Welfelt 292, Rose Kowal 171, Kaya Burnett 90
Receptions: Aubriel Loken 519, Aubrey Welfelt 232, Ruthie Lock 230
10. Centauri
Overall Record: 17-8
League Record: 4-4
League Rank: 3rd in Intermountain League
Teams in State Tournament played: Gunnison – won 3-2, Alamosa – Lost 0-3 and 1-3, Bayfield – lost 0-3 and 0-3, Sterling – lost 0-2
Playoff History:
2017:0-2 in playoffs
2018: 1-1 in playoffs
2019:1-1 in playoffs
2020:1-1 in playoffs
2021: 1-1 in playoffs
2022:4-2 in playoffs
2023:4-2 in playoffs
2024: 4-2 in playoffs
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Analynn Dwyer 40, Joselyn McCarroll 40, Rylie McCarrol 29
Serving Aces: Aubree Ullery 43, Kenadie Wilfong 31, Kynlei Curtis 30
Digs: Aubree Ullery 295, Kenadie Wilfong 213, Mikasa Gilleland 200
Assist: Kenadie Wilfong 585, Aubree Ullery 69, Mikasa Gilleland 22
Kills: Kynlei Curtis 209, Mikasa Gilleland 154, Kimbry Wilfong 107
Receptions: Aubree Ullery 323, Mikasa Gilleland 247, Lauren Gallegos 134
11. Aspen
Overall Record:20-5
League Record:8-1
League Rank:2nd in Western Slope League
Teams in State Tournament played: Gunnison – Won 2-1 and lost 1-3, Forge Christian – Lost 1-3
Playoff History:
2017: 0-2 in playoffs
2018: 1-1 in playoffs
2019: Did not make the playoffs
2020: Did not make the playoffs
2021:0-1 in playoffs
2022: Did not make the playoffs
2023:0-2 in playoffs
2024: 1-1 in playoffs
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Andrea Lee 32, Suki Manuel 19, Brooke Jewell 14
Serving Aces: Belle Sinclair 74, Mary Morse 67, Elena Creamer 43
Digs: Elena Creamer 247, Mary Morse 158, Belle Sinclair 156
Assist: Belle Sinclair 338, Ava Braley 247, Elena Creamer 56
Kills: Andrea Lee 189, Mary Morse 164, Belle Sinclair 131
Receptions: Elena Creamer 421, Autumn Sherwin 280, Mary Morse 206
12. Village
Overall Record: 18-7
Teams in State Tournament played: TCA – Lost 0-3,
Playoff History:
2024: 6-0 – State Champions
Stat Leaders:
Total Blocks: Alyssa Simmons 32, Ella Dorelus-Weems 31, Norah Holis 30
Serving Aces: Dylan Teague 47, Mary Estares 39, Alyssa Simmons 34
Digs: Dylan Teague 269, Mary Estares 156, Maiya Yeaton 131
Assist: Addison Miller 736, Ceclilia Pederson 27, Dylan Teague 15
Kills: Norah Hollis 286, Mary Estares 173, Alyssa Simmons 141
Receptions: Dylan Teague 390, Mary Estares 273, Tara Bishop 216
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