Class 2A Boys Basketball League Predictions Update (1/20)

Class 2A Boys Basketball League Predictions

We have just over one month left of regular season play and we wanted to update our League Predictions plus update our regional contenders. We will have the 32 teams we think make the playoffs plus We will also list the 3 to 6 players we think are in the hunt for the MHPR Player of the League as well. Remember this is all for fun and we are not cheering against any team.

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3A/2A/1A Mile High

1. Heritage Christian (5)

2. Flatirons Academy (1A

3. SkyView Academy (3A 17)

4. Front Range Christian (9)

5. Lyons (3A 31)

6. Clear Creek (3A 37)

7. Union Colony Prep (17)

8. Dawson School (3A 45)

9. Belleview Christian (25)

10. Dayspring Christian (32)

11. Denver Academy (35)

12. Estes Park (3A 48)

13. Gilpin County (53)

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 is 5-3 overall and 3-0 in league play. Heritage Christian started the year 0-3 losing to three straight ranked 3A opponents. Flatirons Academy, SkyView Academy, and Front Range Christian appear to be the main challengers to the League Title. Lyons, Clear Creek, Union Colony Prep, Belleview Christian, Dayspring Christian, and Denver Academy could all be regional contenders in their respective Classes.

My predictions for 3A/2A/1A/ MileHigh

League Champion: Heritage Christian

Regional Contenders: Heritage Christian, Flatirons Academy, SkyView Academy, Front Range Christian, Lyons, Clear Creek, Union Colony Prep, Belleview Christian, Dayspring Christian, Denver Academy

Dark Horse: Clear Creek HS

Preseason-Player of the League: Caleb Doughty Flatirons Academy

Others to watch for: Zephyr Schuessler Clear Creek, Tanner Sarchet Union Colony Prep, Isaiah Tu Dawson School, Donovan Duke Clear Creek, Gunnar Ast Flatirons Academy, Zeke Paznokas Lyons, Jake Lacrosse Lyons, Haedean Morton Front Range Christina, Chris Janssen Denver Academy, Alec Lundy Heritage Christian, Jack Fisher Gilpin County, Andrew Eschmann SkyView Academy, Guede Wade Heritage Christian

2A Southern Peaks

1. Sanford (6)

2. Center (21)

3. Sargent (28)

4. Del Norte (40)

5. Trinidad (16)

6. Crested Butte (37)

The 2A Southern Peaks will get an automatic berth into regionals since they have over 5 teams. Sanford is my pick to win the Southern Peaks League. They are currently 11-1 and just suffered an upset loss to Custer County. Sanford has other quality wins on the season hence why they are my pick. Center is the main challenger for the League Title. Center has played well so far and could push for the league title. Sargent, Trinidad, Del Norte, and Crested Butte are all regional contenders currently.

My predictions for Southern Peaks

League Champion: Sanford

Regional Contenders: Sanford, Center, Del Norte Sargent, Trinidad, Crested Butte

Dark Horse: Crested Butte

Preseason-Player of the League: Trason Gartrell, Sanford

Others to watch for: Ben Faucette Sr. Sanford, Travis Canty Sr. Sanford, Colter Canty Sr. Sanford, Jaiden Martinez So. Center, Anjel Palma Jr. Center, Yanixan Padilla Jr. Center, Noah Bailey Sr. Del Norte, Julian Vigil Jr. Del Norte, Jeremiah Romero Jr. Trinidad, Cole Gegelman Trinidad, Kyler Jones Sargent, Tyus Fischer Crested Butte

2A Santa Fe

1. Las Animas (15)

2. Swallows Charter (13)

3. Crowley County (23)

4. Fowler (29)

5. Hoehne (31)

6. Rocky Ford (54)

7. Walsenburg (57)

8. Swink (55)

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 were 6 if not 7 teams are pushing for a regional spot.

Las Animas is my pick to win the Santa Fe League. Las Animas picked up a huge win over Swallows Charter and could set them up to win the league title. Swallows Charter, Fowler, Hoehne, and Crowley County are the main contenders for the league title and regional contenders.

My predictions for Santa Fe

League Champion: Las Animas

Regional Contenders: Crowley County, Swallows Charter, Las Animas, Fowler, Hoehne

Dark Horse: Crowley County

Player of the League: Aaron Vargas Las Animas

Others to watch for: Jacob Magninat Hoehne, Joe Salvo Fowler, Landon Eccher Walsenburg, Charles Perry Swallows Charter, Kree Wallace Las Animas, Mike Vasquez Swallows Charter, Connor Campbell Fowler

2A/1A Lower Platte

1. Haxtun (8)

2. Merino (19)

3. Holyoke (24)

4. Sedgwick County (33)

5. Akron (26)

6. Caliche (1A 21)

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 all 6 teams in the League will be in the mix for the league title and a spot at regionals. Haxtun is my pick to win the Lower Platte League. Haxtun is currently 7-5 and have not strung together a lot of wins but have played a tough schedule to start the year. After Haxtun I think it could be anyone to finish in second or challenge for the league crown. Merino, Holyoke, Sedgwick County, Akron, and Caliche will all take their shot at the league leader and all are regional contenders.

My predictions for 2A/1A Lower Platte

League Champion: Haxtun

Regional Contenders: Sedgwick County, Haxtun, Merino, Caliche, Holyoke, Akron

Dark Horse: Holyoke

Player of the League: Chase Goddard Haxtun

Others to watch for: Colby Weber Holyoke, Tate Renquist Sedgwick County, Joshua Palic Sedgwick County, Madden Larsen Haxtun, Mason Hernandez Caliche, Amman Adolf Caliche, Kolten Randel Akron

3A/2A Foothills

1. Twin Peaks Classical (2)

2. Golden View Classical (4)

3. Addenbrooke Classical (3A 14)

4. Loveland Classical (20)

5. William Smith (3A 39)

6. Ascent Classical (49)

7. STEM Highlands (3A 49)

8. Two Roads Charter (51)

9. Aurora West Prep

10. Poudre Community (44)

11. Nederland (43)

The 3A/2A Foothills League will get an automatic berth into regionals. Only the top team regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Twin Peaks Classical is my pick to win the Foothills League. Twin Peaks Classical is currently 10-0 and took the first game from Golden View Classical but was a non-league game. Golden View Classical and Addenbrooke Classical appear to be the main challengers for the league title. Loveland Classical and William Smith are the other regional contenders.

My predictions for 3A/2A Foothills

League Champion: Twin Peaks Classical

Regional Contenders: Twin Peaks Classical, Golden View Classical, Addenbrooke Classical, Loveland Classical, William Smith

Dark Horse: Loveland Classical

Player of the League: Jacob Walker, Golden View Classical

Others to watch for: Jordan Osei William Smith, Asher Dobbs Addenbrooke Classical, Tribby Lopez Addenbrooke Classical, Hudson Ruppert Loveland Classical, Luke Chronowsi Golden View Classical, Matthew Wurth Twin Peaks Classical

2A/1A Western Slope

1. Plateau Valley (10)

2. Vail Christian (7)

3. Caprock Academy (11)

4. De Beque (1A

5. Rangely (38)

6. Vail Mountain (42)

7. Hayden (39)

8. West Grand (41)

9. Soroco (45)

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. Plateau Valley has started strong this season at 7-3 and all three losses have come to 3A opponents. Vail Christian, Caprock Academy, and De Beque could all challenge for the league title and are regional contenders. Rangely, Vail Mountain, and Hayden could be regional contenders if they can catch a hot streak.

My predictions for 2A/1A Western Slope

League Champion: Plateau Valley

Regional Contenders: Plateau Valley, Vail Christian, Caprock Academy, De Beque, Rangely, Vail Mountain, Hayden

Dark Horse: Caprock Academy

Player of the League: Colter Ralston Plateau Valley

Others to watch for: Burke Largent De Beque, Jace Graham De Beque, Sanjay Geffers West Grand, London Mitchell Plateau Valley, Jace Bene Hayden, Oliver Neumann Vail Christian, Rayman Romanin Vail Christian, Justin Hardies Caprock Academy, Landon Bollinger Rangely, Tristin Bird Caprock Academy

2A/1A Union Pacific

1. Stratton (1A 5)

2. Byers (1)

3. Limon (14)

4. Flagler (1A 23)

5. Burlington (48)

6. Deer Trail (1A 51)

7. Genoa-Hugo (1A 50)

The 2A/1A Union Pacific will get an automatic berth into regionals. Only the top team regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Stratton is my pick to win the Union Pacific League. Stratton looks poised to contend for a State Championship. Stratton is 7-2 on the season with neither lose coming to an in-state opponent and Stratton picked up a huge win over Cheyenne Wells. Byers and Limon look to be the main contenders for the league title and are regional if not state tournament contenders. Flagler is the other regional contender and look to be in contention.

My predictions for Union Pacific

League Champion: Stratton

Regional Contenders: Stratton, Limon, Byers, Flagler

Dark Horse: Flagler

Player of the League: Von Isenbart Sr. Stratton

Others to watch for: Brayden Hill Flagler, West Schaal Burlington, Ricky Schillig Stratton, Chauncy Gudenkauf Deer Trail, Cash Carlson Genoa-Hugo, Aiden Kollath Limon, Keagan Mellott Limon, Keegan Isenbart Flagler

3A/2A/1A San Juan

1. Nucla (1A 3)

2. Telluride (3A 34)

3. Dolores (18)

4. Ouray (1A 18)

5. Ridgway (30)

6. Dove Creek (47)

7. Mancos (50)

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 with possibly 5 teams fighting for a regional spot. Nucla is my pick to win the San Juan League. Nucla is undefeated currently and 2-0 in league play. Nucla has a huge non-league game against Plateau Valley tonight. Telluride, Dolores, and Ouray look to be the main challengers for the league title. Ridgway is a regional contender.

My predictions for San Juan

League Champion: Nucla

Regional Contenders: Nucla, Telluride, Dolores, Ouray, Ridgway

Dark Horse: Dolores

Player of the League: Brycen Rummel, Nucla

Others to watch for: Cavan Pasek Ouray, Langston Silbergeld Telluride, Conner Hill Ouray, Holten McCluer Nucla, Koby McClellan Dolores, Trevan Ivie Dove Creek, James Potts Mancos, Austin Garvey Nucla, Michael Rantz Dolores

2A Black Forest

1. Simla (3)

2. Liberty Tree Academy (22)

3. Calhan (46)

4. Kiowa (52)

5. Monument Academy (58)

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 has played a tough schedule so far this season but sit at 4-3 overall. I don’t know if they get challenged for the league crown. Liberty Tree is the main league title contender and the only other regional contender from the Black Forest League.

My predictions for Black Forest

League Champion: Simla

Regional Contenders: Simla, Liberty Tree

Dark Horse: Liberty Tree

Player of the League: Tatum Kocerha, Simla

Others to watch for: Evan Guy Simla, Kaleb Mendez Liberty Tree, Brody Burnside Calhan, Connor Maranville Simla, Jaydence Smith Liberty Tree, Jacob Crippen 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 District or be in the top 32 of the CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index after Districts.

Black Forest

Simla, Liberty Tree

Foothills

Golden View Classical, Twin Peaks Classical, Loveland Classical

Lower Platte

Sedgwick County, Haxtun, Merino, Holyoke, Akron

Mile High

Heritage Christian, Front Range Christian, Union Colony Prep, Belleview Christian, Dayspring Christian

San Juan

Dolores, Ridgway

Santa Fe

Swallows Charter, Las Animas, Crowley County, Fowler, Hoehne