Class 2A Girls Basketball League Predictions
The official start to basketball was last week and most teams will kick off play sometime this 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. Heritage Christian
2. Lyons (3A)
3. Dayspring Christian
4. Union Colony Prep
5. Flatirons Academy (1A)
6. SkyView Academy (3A)
7. Gilpin County
8. Estes Park (3A)
9. Front Range Christian
10. Belleview Christian
11. Dawson School (3A)
12. Clear Creek (3A)
The Mile High League will get an automatic berth into regionals. Only the top team regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Heritage Christian is my pick to win the Mile High League. Heritage Christian returns 4 of their top 5 scorers from last season and should be a threat to reach the state tournament. Offensive production must improve for Heritage Christian to make a deep run. Lyons, Dayspring Christian, and Union Colony Prep look to be the main contenders for the league title and should reach regionals. Flatirons Academy, SkyView Academy, Gilpin County, Estes Park, and Front Range Christian could all be in the mix for regionals in their respective classes.
My predictions for 3A/2A/1A/ MileHigh
League Champion: Heritage Christian
Regional Contenders: Heritage Christian, Lyons, Dayspring Christian, Union Colony Prep, Flatirons Academy, SkyView Academy, Gilpin County, Estes Park, Front Range Christian, Belleview Christian
Dark Horse: Union Colony Prep
Preseason-Player of the League: Soliana Gebremeskel Sr. Union Colony Prep
Others to watch for: Cadence Smith Sr. Heritage Christian, Samantha Snow So. Heritage Christian, Madilyn Buehrlen Sr. Heritage Christian, Ava Vasquez Jr. Lyons, Leora Hagan Jr. Lyons, Luci Santesteban Sr. Lyons, Peyten Reese jr. Dayspring Christian, Brynnli Bryson Jr. Dayspring Christian, Mikayla Perman Jr. Dayspring Christian, Jaelynn Valdez Sr. Union Colony Prep, Nadene Chacon Sr. Union Colony Prep, Claire Friedman Jr. Flatirons Academy, Audrey Kingery Sr. Flatirons Academy, Jenna Nehrbass Sr. Flatirons Academy, Reagan Martin Sr. SkyView Academy, Carly Kettler Jr. SkyView Academy, Elise Vincent Sr. Gilpin County, Cara Holloway Jr. Gilpin County, Marli Davis Sr. Estes Park, Madison Davis Sr. Estes Park, Abigail Watry Jr. Estes Park, Lily Cameron Jr. Front Range Christian, Audrey Carter Sr. Front range Christian, Harjas Thiara Sr. Belleview Christian, Faith Rosiere Jr. Belleview Christian, Tara Polson Sr. Belleview Christian, Lily Sullivan Sr. Dawson School, Zoe Carreon Sr. Clear Creek
2A Southern Peaks
1. Sanford
2. Sargent
3. Del Norte
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 all 6 teams being regional contenders and possibly a pair of state tournament teams. Sanford is my pick to win the Southern Peaks League. Sanford lost two seniors from last year’s team that finished 3rd place. Sanford will look for new leadership but return 3 of their top 5 scorers from last year. Sargent looks to be the main challenger to the League Crown. Sargent returns nearly their entire roster but depth for the Farmers is a major concern. Del Norte, Center, Trinidad, and Crested Butte will all be regional contenders and could cause some chaos inside the Southern Peaks League.
My predictions for Southern Peaks
League Champion: Sanford
Regional Contenders: Sanford, Sargent, Del Norte, Center, Trinidad, Crested Butte
Dark Horse: Center
Preseason-Player of the League: Kandace Pargin Jr. Sargent
Others to watch for: Claire Crowther Jr. Sanford, Brinlyn Smith Jr. Sanford, Avery Koenig Sr. Sanford, Angelise Garcia Sr. Sargent, Kimmy Pargin Jr. Sargent, Emma Parra Jr. Del Norte, Brynley Brown So. Del Norte, Mackenzie Consul Sr. Del Norte, Emiliana Valdez Jr. Center, Dulce Palma Sr. Center, Danica Shipley Sr. Trinidad, Maya Morales Jr. Trinidad, Mikayla Hinchley Jr. Trinidad, Molly Miller Sr. Crested Butte, Calla Fenlon Jr. Crested Butte
2A Santa Fe
1. Hoehne
2. Crowley County
3. Las Animas
4. Swink
5. Fowler
6. Swallows Charter
7. Rocky Ford
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. Hoehne is my pick to win the Santa Fe League. Hoehne returns their top scorer from last season but lost depth from their state tournament team. Who else can step up for Hoehne is going to be key for Hoehne to make a state tournament run. Crowley County looks to be the main challenger for the League Title Crown. Crowley County returns 3 of their top 5 scorers including their top scorer from last year. If depth can step up this year Crowley County push for the league title. Las Animas, Swink, and Fowler look to be regional contenders this year. All three have pieces but will look for new players to step up this year.
My predictions for Santa Fe
League Champion: Hoehne
Regional Contenders: Hoehne, Crowley County, Las Animas, Swink, Fowler
Dark Horse: Swink
Player of the League: Braylee Foster Jr. Hoehne
Others to watch for: Aspen Garrison Sr. Hoehne, Alexis Rusher Sr. Crowley County, Emalee Ross Jr. Crowley County, Nakayla Aguilar Sr. Crowley County, Jadann Eck Jr. Las Animas, Ava LaBarge Jr. Las Animas, Jocelynn James Sr. Swink, Taylor Mendenhall Sr. Swink, Miley James So. Swink, Lawren Johnson Sr. Fowler, Kory Pieper Jr. Fowler, Erica Ponce So. Swallows Charter, Keira Graham Jr. Swallows Charter, Annesiyah Camacho Jr. Rocky Ford, Kendra Rodriguez Jr. Rocky Ford, Adrianna Bobian Jr. Walsenburgr
2A/1A Lower Platte
1. Merino
2. Akron
3. Caliche (1A)
4. Sedgwick County
5. Holyoke
6. Haxtun
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 5 of the 6 teams are regional contenders and 4 of the teams could be state tournament contenders. Merino is my pick to win the Lower Platte League. Merino returns their top 3 scorers from last year but will lose some depth from last year’s state championship team. If Merino can stay healthy, they will look to defend their title. Akron, Caliche, and Sedgwick County look to be the main league title contenders but also regional and state tournament contenders. Holyoke could also be in the mix for a regional contender spot.
My predictions for 2A/1A Lower Platte
League Champion: Merino
Regional Contenders: Merino, Akron, Caliche, Sedgwick County, Holyoke
Dark Horse: Holyoke
Player of the League: Kya Piel Sr. Merino
Others to watch for: Jay Lynch Sr. Merino, Jadelynn Powell Sr. Merino, Molly O’Neil So. Akron, Kashlee Randel Jr. Akron, Mikenna Weers jr. Akron, Alexis Breidnebach So. Caliche, Ryann Svoboda Sr. Caliche, Hallie Lewis Sr. Caliche, Lainee Nein Sr. Sedgwick County, Ryen Carlson Jr. Sedgwick County, Ellie Kleve Sr. Holyoke, Anessa Colglazier Sr. Holyoke, Lilly Lemesany Sr. Haxtun
3A/2A Foothills
1. Addenbrooke Classical (3A)
2. Loveland Classical
3. Twin Peaks Classical
4. Golden View Classical
5. Ascent Classical (3A)
6. STEM Highlands (3A)
7. Poudre Community
8. Nederland
9. Two Roads Charter
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 entire roster from their 20-win team. Addenbrooke Classical could be a state tournament team. Loveland Classical, Twin Peaks Classical, and Golden View Classical should all challenge for the league title this year. All three will also be regional contenders. Ascent Classical is another team who could be a regional contender.
My predictions for 4A/3A/2A Foothills
League Champion: Addenbrooke Classical
Regional Contenders: Addenbrooke Classical, Loveland Classical, Twin Peaks Classical, Golden View Classical, Ascent Classical
Dark Horse: Twin Peaks Classical
Player of the League: Lucia Rodriguez Sr. Addenbrooke Classical
Others to watch for: Reena Lanzen Sr. Addenbrooke Classical, Peyton Trujillo Sr. Addenbrooke Classical, Kaelyn Doan Sr. Loveland Classical, Abigal Ruppert Sr. Loveland Classical, Keira Doan Sr. Loveland Classical, Kaleigh Van Pelt Sr. Twin Peaks Classical, Fernanda Puerta-Sarinara Sr. Twin Peaks Classical, Jocelyn Le Jr. Golden View Classical, Gianna Acocella Sr. Golden View Classical, Elizabeth Hegemann Sr. STEM Highlands, Morgan Hamm So. STEM Highlands, Brooklyn Speer Sr. Poudre Community
2A/1A Western Slope
1. Plateau Valley
2. Rangely
3. Hayden
4. Soroco
5. Caprock Academy
6. De Beque (1A)
7. Vail Mountain
8. West Grand
9. North Park (1A)
10. 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. Plateau Valley is my pick to win the Western Slope League and is a State Tournament contender. Plateau Valley does lose their top scorer from last season but return 3 of their top 5 scorers including two over 8.5 ppg. Depth must step up this season for Plateau Valley. Rangely, Hayden, and Soroco look to be the main challengers for the league title and regionals. Hayden and Soroco look to return plenty of key pieces and Rangely has the tradition to challenge for the league crown. Caprock Academy & De Beque also look to be regional contenders this season.
My predictions for 2A/1A Western Slope
League Champion: Plateau Valley
Regional Contenders: Plateau Valley, Rangely, Hayden, Soroco, Caprock Academy, De Beque
Dark Horse: Soroco
Player of the League: Macy Bevan Jr. Plateau Valley
Others to watch for: Presley Hawkins Jr. Plateau Valley, Zailyn Varela Jr. Plateau Valley, Aubriana Tapia Sr. Rangely, Addison Scott Sr. Rangely, Taryn Schlim Sr. Hayden, Ella Harris Jr. Hayden, Sydney Wattles So. Hayden, Kolbie Pierce Sr. Soroco, Alayna Edwards Sr. Soroco, Cece Gregory Sr. Soroco, Rachel Bogan jr. Caprock Academy, Taylor Phillips Sr. Caprock Academy, Ashley Wilke Jr. Caprock Academy, Avery Rigsby Sr. De Beque, Ileeyah Herrera Jr. De Beque, Izzy Adochio Sr. Vail Mountain, Kiana Garcia Sr. Vail Mountain, Abby Adochio So. Vail Mountain, Jocelyn Holmes Jr. West Grand, Micah Wolvington Sr. North Park, Jenna Sessions Jr. North Park, Susie Irving Sr. Vail Christian
2A/1A West Central (Will not get an automatic berth into regionals)
1. Cotopaxi (1A)
2. Custer County
3. South Park
4. Cripple Creek (1A)
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. Cotopaxi is my pick to win the West Central. Cotopaxi returns their top scorer from last year but who else can step up around her will be key for Cotopaxi to make a run for the State Tournament. Custer County is the main contender for the league title and probably the only team with regional contention. Custer County returns nearly their entire roster from last year including their top 5 scorers from a season ago.
My predictions for West Central
League Champion: Cotopaxi
Regional Contenders: Cotopaxi, Custer County
Dark Horse: South Park
Player of the League: Hayden Eggleston Sr. Cotopaxi
Others to watch for: Allisyn Gasseling Jr. Cotopaxi, Josey Kaiser Sr. Cotopaxi, Hayden Hampton Sr. Custer County, Reaghan Shank Jr. Custer County, Marin Foster Sr. Custer County, Aubri Charles Jr. South Park, Kally Downare Jr. South Park, Cali Fogelsonger Jr. South Park, Madison Mead Jr. Cripple Creek
2A/1A Union Pacific
1. Stratton (1A)
2. Burlington
3. Byers
4. Flagler (1A)
5. Genoa-Hugo (1A)
6. Limon
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. The Union Pacific League could be very competitive this year with at least 5 regional contenders and a few state tournament contenders. Stratton is my pick to win the Union Pacific League. Stratton returns 3 of their top 5 scorers including their top scorer from last season. Stratton will have some pieces to replace plus key depth. Burlington, Byers, Flagler, and Genoa-Hugo look to be the main contenders for the league title. They also will be in the mix for regionals, and a few could push for the state tournament.
My predictions for Union Pacific
League Champion: Stratton
Regional Contenders: Stratton, Burlington, Byers, Flagler, Genoa-Hugo
Dark Horse: Flagler
Player of the League: Sophia Isenbart Sr. Stratton
Others to watch for: Elle Bohnen Sr. Stratton, Kinsleigh Brachtenbach So. Stratton, Lynzee Neal Sr. Burlington, Bethany Cure Sr. Burlington, Marilena My Lee Jr. Burlington, Madilee Olsen Jr. Byers, Joclynn Rector So. Byers, Abi Green Sr. Byers, Rylie Berry So. Flagler, Sydnie Berry Jr. Flagler, Lexi Witt Sr. Flagler, Rylee Corn Jr. Genoa-Hugo, Amy James Sr. Genoa-Hugo, Kazlei Vaughn Jr. Genoa-Hugo, Braelyn Malcom So. Limon, Megan Donovan Sr. Deer Trail
3A/2A/1A San Juan
1. Nucla (1A)
2. Dove Creek
3. Dolores
4. Mancos
5. Ridgway
6. Telluride (3A)
7. Ouray (1A)
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. Nucla is my pick to win the San Juan League. Nucla will have a few holes to fill from last season losing two of their top 5 scorers. Nucla will return their leading scorer but will have to find depth behind their top 3 scorers. Dove Creek looks to be the main challenger for the league crown. Dove Creek returns their #2 and #3 scorers from last season but lost other key pieces. If Dove Creek can have depth step up look for Dove Creek to win the league. Dolores, Ridgway and Mancos also appear to be regional contenders in the San Juan League.
My predictions for San Juan
League Champion: Nucla
Regional Contenders: Nucla, Dove Creek, Dolores, Mancos, Ridgway
Dark Horse: Mancos
Player of the League: Lantry Galley Jr. Nucla
Others to watch for: Darcy Bray Sr. Nucla, Shay Snyder Jr. Nucla, Taylor Hampton Sr. Dove Creek, Hadley Hatfield Sr. Dove Creek, Taylor Erautt Sr. Dolores, Autumn Settles Jr. Dolores, Tinsley Aspromonte So. Mancos, Caylee Moore Sr. Mancos, Sophia Scranton Sr. Ridgway, Addy Gardiner Sr. Ridgway, Emery Cornell So. Ridgway, Ella Aplin Jr. Telluride, Sujeidy Rodriguez So. Ouray
2A Black Forest
1. Simla
2. Calhan
3. Kiowa
4. Monument Academy
5. Liberty Tree
6. CS School
The 2A Black Forest will get an automatic berth into regionals due to having more than 5 teams. Simla is my pick to win the 2A Black Forest League. Simla looks poised to make a push for the State Tournament and make a deep run. Simla returns 4 of their top 6 scorers from last season losing their #3 scorer and top rebounder. Simla will return their top 2 scorers and a POY candidate. Calhan will be the main challenger for the league title and they will also look to contend for a regional spot. Calhan will have to get the offensive production to increase and if they can could challenge. Kiowa looks to be the other regional contender from the league. Kiowa has some seniors to replace but look for them to still push for regionals.
My predictions for Black Forest
League Champion: Simla
Regional Contenders: Simla, Calhan, Kiowa
Dark Horse: Kiowa
Player of the League: Carlee Cox Jr. Simla
Others to watch for: Katie Gotschall Sr. Simla, Anna Kerst So. Simla, Haylee Easler So. Simla, Savannah Stewart Jr. Calhan, Fallyn Mallette Jr. Calhan, Kenidee Stewart So. Calhan, Sage Massey Sr. Kiowa, Rylee Wyer Jr. Kiowa, Laura Cano Jr. Monument Academy, Evie Scaling Jr. Monument Academy, Melody Pruitt So. Liberty Tree, Isabella Serna So. Liberty Tree
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 District or be in the top 32 of the CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index after Districts.
Black Forest
Simla, Calhan
Foothills
Loveland Classical, Twin Peaks Classical
Lower Platte
Merino, Akron, Sedgwick County, Holyoke
Mile High
Heritage Christian, Dayspring Christian, Union Colony Prep, Gilpin County, Front Range Christian,
San Juan
Dove Creek, Mancos, Dolores
Santa fe
Hoehne, Crowley County, Las Animas, Swink
Southern Peaks
Sanford, Sargent, Del Norte, Center
Union Pacific
Byers, Burlington
West Central
Custer County
Western Slope
Plateau Valley, Soroco, Caprock Academy, Hayden, Rangely
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