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

Class 2A Girls 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 (9)

2. Lyons (3A 15)

3. Flatirons Academy (1A 16)

4. Gilpin County (17)

5. Union Colony Prep (40)

6. Dayspring Christian (30)

7. SkyView Academy (3A 29)

8. Belleview Christian (41)

9. Dawson School (3A 44)

10. Front Range Christian (47)

11. Estes Park (3A 51)

12. Clear Creek (3A 54)

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 off to an 3-0 start in league and sit at 6-2 overall. Heritage Christian loses also are quality loses to top 6 Akron and 3A top 10 Wiggins. Lyons, Gilpin County, and Flatirons Academy look to be the main contenders for the league title and should reach regionals. Union Colony Prep, Dayspring Christian, SkyView Academy, and Belleview 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: Lyons, Flatirons Academy, Gilpin County, Union Colony Prep, Dayspring Christian, SkyView Academy, Belleview Christian

Dark Horse: Dayspring Christian

Preseason-Player of the League: Soliana Gebremeskel, Union Colony Prep

Others to watch for: Elise Vincent Gilpin County, Taylor Reese Dayspring Christian, Faith Rosiere Belleview Christian, Claire Friedman Flatirons Academy, Brynnli Bryson Dayspring Christian

2A Southern Peaks

1. Sanford (3)

2. Sargent (5)

3. Del Norte (18)

4. Center (15)

5. Trinidad (27)

6. Crested Butte (28)

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 is currently 12-0 overall and have played just one league game a win over Crested Butte. Sargent looks to be the main challenger to the League Crown. Sargent sits at 9-1 with their lone loss coming to 3A Centauri before break. 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, Sargent

Others to watch for: Denver Holman Sargent, Emiliana Valdez Center, Angelise Garcia Sargent, Maya Morales Trinidad, Molly Grace Miller Crested Butte, Brinlyn Smith Sanford, Avery Koenig Sanford, Claire Crowther Sanford

2A Santa Fe

1. Swink (8)

2. Las Animas (20)

3. Crowley County (31)

4. Hoehne (25)

5. Fowler (33)

6. Swallows Charter (51)

7. Rocky Ford (49)

8. Walsenburg (50)

The 2A Santa Fe League will get an automatic berth into regionals this year because they have over 5 teams in the league. Swink is my pick to win the league title. Swink is 1-0 in league play so far with a 6-4 overall record. Swink gets my nod for the league crown picking up a few key wins in the non-league schedule. Las Animas, Crowley County, and Hoehne look to be the main challengers for the league crown. All 3 are perfect in league play so far and look to get the automatic berth. Fowler is the lone regional contender from outside the top 4. Fowler will need to probably upset one of the top 4 to get into regionals.

My predictions for Santa Fe

League Champion: Swink

Regional Contenders: Swink, Las Animas, Crowley County, Hoehne, Fowler

Dark Horse: Crowley County

Player of the League: Jocelynn James, Swink

Others to watch for: Jadann Eck Las Animas, Jaslyn Bates Fowler, Alexis Rusher Crowley County, Paisley San Roman Hoehne, Isabella Chacon Hoehne, Taylor Mendenhall Swink

2A/1A Lower Platte

1. Merino (1)

2. Akron (6)

3. Sedgwick County (4)

4. Caliche (1A 9)

5. Holyoke (16)

6. Haxtun (37)

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 is off to a perfect start at 10-0 and have played a tough schedule and picked up key wins. Merino so far has had no opponents keep it under 10 points. Akron, Caliche, and Sedgwick County look to be the main league title contenders but also regional and state tournament contenders. Holyoke & Haxtun 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, Haxtun

Dark Horse: Holyoke

Player of the League: Kya Piel, Merino

Others to watch for: Jay Lynch Merino, Molly O’Neil Akron, Lainee Nein Sedgwick County, Raia Sprague Holyoke, Ryan Carlson Sedgwick County, Ellie Kleve Holyoke, Leah Edwards Haxtun, Delaney Piel Merino, Alexis Breidenbach Caliche, Ryann Svoboda Caliche

3A/2A Foothills

1. Loveland Classical (19)

2. Addenbrooke Classical (3A 10)

3. Twin Peaks Classical (23)

4. Golden View Classical (32)

5. Aurora West Prep (3A 40)

6. Ascent Classical (35)

7. STEM Highlands (3A 47)

8. Two Roads Charter (52)

9. Poudre Community (56)

The 3A/2A Foothills League will get an automatic berth into regionals. Only the top team regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Loveland Classical is my pick to win the Foothills League. They picked up a huge win over Addenbrooke Classical and sit in the driver’s seat for the automatic berth. Addenbrooke Classical is the main challenger for the league crown and will need some help to jump into the #1 spot after falling head-to-head to Loveland Classical. Twin Peaks Classical, Golden View Classical, Ascent Classical, and Aurora West Prep look to be the regional contenders.

My predictions for 4A/3A/2A Foothills

League Champion: Loveland Classical

Regional Contenders: Addenbrooke Classical, Loveland Classical, Twin Peaks Classical, Golden View Classical, Aurora West Prep, Ascent Classical

Dark Horse: Twin Peaks Classical

Player of the League: Abigail Ruppert Loveland Classical

Others to watch for: Kaleigh Van Pelt Twin Peaks Classical, Naomi Snachez Addenbrooke Classical, Reena Lanzen Addenbrooke Classical, Riley Johnson Addenbrooke Classical, Ainsley Chidester Golden View Classical, Destiny Martinez Aurora West Prep

2A/1A Western Slope

1. Plateau Valley (7)

2. Rangely (10)

3. Vail Christian (29)

4. Vail Mountain (22)

5. Caprock Academy (26)

6. Hayden (34)

7. De Beque (1A 29)

8. Soroco (38)

9. North Park (1A 33)

10. West Grand (53)

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 is currently 8-2 on the season and 3-0 in league play. Plateau Valley has played a tough schedule, and both loses come to ranked opponents in Sargent and 3A Meeker. Rangely appears to be the main contender sitting at 6-3 overall and 2-0 in league play. Vail Mountain, Vail Christian, Caprock Academy, Hayden, Soroco, De Beque, and North Park all appear to be regional contenders in their respective classes.

My predictions for 2A/1A Western Slope

League Champion: Plateau Valley

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

Dark Horse: Vail Christian

Player of the League: Macy Bevan, Plateau Valley

Others to watch for: Avery Rigsby De Beque, Aubrianna Tapia Rangely, Presley Hawkins Plateau Valley, Kolbie Pierce Soroco, Susie Irving Vail Christian, Aubrey Yates Rangely, Alexis Vreeman Hayden

2A/1A Union Pacific

1. Stratton (1A 6)

2. Burlington (21)

3. Byers (12)

4. Flagler (1A 11)

5. Genoa-Hugo (1A 18)

6. Limon (39)

7. Deer Trail (1A 26)

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 all teams being regional contenders and a few state tournament contenders. Stratton is my pick to win the Union Pacific League. Stratton currently is 6-3 overall and have played a very tough schedule. All three of Stratton’s loses are quality loses to Syracuse KS, 2A Holyoke, and 2A Merino. 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. Limon and Deer Trail are also in the mix for a regional spot.

My predictions for Union Pacific

League Champion: Stratton

Regional Contenders: Stratton, Burlington, Byers, Flagler, Genoa-Hugo, Limon, Deer Trail

Dark Horse: Flagler

Player of the League: Sophia Isenbart, Stratton

Others to watch for: Rylie Berry Flagler, Bethany Cure Burlington, Lynzee Neal Burlington, Megan Donovan Deer Trail, Amy James Genoa-Hugo, Kinsleigh Brachtenbach Stratton, Leyla Sayler Byers

3A/2A/1A San Juan

1. Nucla (1A 4)

2. Dove Creek (13)

3. Ridgway (24)

4. Dolores (44)

5. Mancos (43)

6. Ouray (1A 44)

7. Telluride (3A

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 is poised to make a push for the State Tournament. They are perfect on the season at 11-0 but have a huge game tonight against 2A Plateau Valley. Dove Creek looks to be the main challenger for the league crown. Dove Creek has already lost two non-league games to Nucla but it’s always tough to beat a team three times in a season. Ridgway currently is the only other team in regional contention currently. Dolores and Mancos both are outside the top 42.

My predictions for San Juan

League Champion: Nucla

Regional Contenders: Nucla, Dove Creek, Ridgway

Dark Horse: Ridgway

Player of the League: Lantry Galley, Nucla

Others to watch for: Taylor Hampton Dove Creek, Mikayla Hirt Ouray, Tinsley Aspromonte Mancos, Taylor Erautt Dolores, Shay Snyder Nucla, Sophia Scranton Ridgway

2A Black Forest

1. Simla (2)

2. Calhan (11)

3. Liberty Tree (46)

4. Kiowa (42)

5. Monument Academy (54)

6. CS School (55)

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 is currently 6-0 to start the year. Calhan will be the main challenger for the league title. Calhan started the year perfect but fell in back to back games. Look for them to bounce back. Currently no other regional contenders have emerged as only Kiowa sits inside the top 42 at #42.

My predictions for Black Forest

League Champion: Simla

Regional Contenders: Simla, Calhan

Dark Horse: Kiowa

Player of the League: Carlee Cox, Simla

Others to watch for: Melody Pruitt Liberty Tree, Fallyn Mallette Calhan, Kenidee Stewart Calhan, Haylee Easler Simla, Brynlee Amendt Simla, Trenna Kocerha Simla, Sage Massey Kiowa, Willow Levicki Calhan

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, Golden View Classical

Lower Platte

Merino, Akron, Sedgwick County, Holyoke

Mile High

Heritage Christian, Dayspring Christian, Gilpin County

San Juan

Dove Creek, Ridgway

Santa Fe

Swink, Las Animas, Crowley County, Hoehne