Class 3A Girls League Predictions Update (1/21)

Class 3A Girls 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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4A/3A/2A Tri-Peaks

1. C.S Christian (2)

2. Salida (9)

3. St. Mary’s (21)

4. Buena Vista (11)

5. Vanguard (19)

6. James Irwin (2A 14)

7. Lamar (4A 27)

8. Rye (29)

9. Manitou Springs (4A 28)

10. La Junta (4A 19)

11. Woodland Park (4A 41)

12. Florence (36)

13. Ellicott (38)

14. Banning Lewis (41)

The 4A/3A Tri-Peaks will automatically get a berth to regionals since they have over 5 teams. Only the team that finishes in First Place in the league regardless of Class will get the automatic berth.

C.S Christian is my pick to win the Tri-Peaks League. C.S Christian is 7-2 currently and have key wins on the season over Centauri, Thomas MacLaren, and Buena Vista. There two loses are quality to 5A Lutheran and #1 Denver Christian. Salida, I believe is the main league title contender with St. Mary’s also being in the mix to challenge C.S Christian. Buena Vista, Vanguard, James Irwin, Lamar, Rye, Manitou Springs, La Junta, Florence, Ellicott are all regional contenders.

My predictions for 4A/3A Tri-Peaks

League Champion: C.S Christian

Regional Contenders: C.S Christian, Salida, St. Mary’s, Buena Vista, Vanguard, James Irwin, Lamar, Rye, Manitou Springs, La Junta, Florence, Ellicott

Dark Horse: James Irwin

Player of the League: Braeden Johnson, Salida

Others to watch for: Jaela Pedro St. Mary’s, Rose Ross C.S Christian, Jordyn Rollins C.S Christian, Kylie Nail St. Mary’s, Emelina Bustamante Vanguard, Katelyn Wetter Vanguard, Taci Ehrlich Rye, Kate Jorstad Manitou Springs

4A/3A Metro

1. Colorado Academy (5)

2. Denver Christian (3A 1)

3. Kent Denver (7)

4. Forge Christian (3A 12)

5. Jefferson Academy (13)

6. Eagle Ridge Academy (16)

7. Stargate School (37)

8. St. Mary’s Academy (22)

9. Peak to Peak (25)

10. Prospect Ridge (44)

11. The Academy (46)

The 4A/3A Metro will automatically get a berth to regionals since they have over 5 teams. Only the team that finishes in First Place in the league regardless of Class will get the automatic berth.

Colorado Academy is my pick to win the Metro League. Colorado Academy is 8-2 on the year and could make a run to the Elite 8 in 4A. Denver Christian and Kent Denver are the teams to challenge Colorado Academy for the league title. Both teams will also be in the running for regionals and Denver Christian could be the early favorite to win the Class 3A State Title. Forge Christian, Jefferson Academy, Eagle Ridge, Stargate School, St. Mary’s Academy, and Peak to Peak are regional contenders.

My predictions for 4A/3A Metro

League Champion: Colorado Academy

Regional Contenders: Colorado Academy, Denver Christian, Kent Denver, Forge Christian, Jefferson Academy, Eagle Ridge, Stargate School, St. Mary’s Academy, Peak to Peak

Dark Horse: Jefferson Academy

Player of the League: Natalie Bohannon Denver Christian

Others to watch for: Austin Duncan Kent Denver, Finley Queen Forge Christian, Tenley Fuller Denver Christian, Jaz Greenwood Eagle Ridge, Faith Abraham Peak to Peak, Sam Clevenger Colorado Academy, Hannah Smith Colorado Academy

4A/3A Intermountain

1. Centauri (6)

2. Alamosa (4A 8)

3. Pagosa Springs (4A 21)

4. Monte Vista (16)

5. Montezuma-Cortez (4A 26)

6. Bayfield (37)

7. Ignacio (45)

The 4A/3A Intermountain League will automatically get a berth to regionals since they have over 5 teams. Only the team that finishes in First Place in the league regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Centauri is my pick to win the IML. Centauri is a state tournament team and they play good basketball. Centauri is 8-3 with quality loses to 4A University, 5A Montrose, and #1 C.S Christian. Alamosa & Pagosa Springs appear to be the main challengers for the league crown and regional contenders. Monte Vista, Montezuma-Cortez, and Bayfield are regional contenders.

My predictions for 4A/3A Intermountain

League Champion: Centauri

Regional Contenders: Centauri, Pagosa Springs, Montezuma-Cortez, Monte Vista, Alamosa, Bayfield

Dark Horse: Pagosa Springs

Player of the League: Paityn Sowards Centauri (Need more stats)

Others to watch for: Sydney Haslett Centauri, Kynlei Curtis Centauri, Vivien Clance Bayfield, Kyndall Schmitt Montezuma-Cortez, Heysenny Beltran Monte Vista, Jaelin Garcia Alamosa, Aubrey Rothermich Alamosa (Missing Pagosa and Centauri stats)

4A/3A City

1. DSST-Cedar (15)

2. Kennedy (10)

3. DSST-Conservatory (33)

4. Manual (3A 22)

5. Lincoln (18)

6. DSST-Green Valley (54)

7. DMLK (50)

8. DSST-Montview (36)

9. Denver West (47)

10. KIPP Collegiate (3A 53)

11. Rocky Mountain Prep (53)

12. DSST-College View (51)

The 4A/3A City League will automatically get a berth to regionals since they have over 5 teams. Only the team that finishes in First Place in the league regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Just 2 of the 12 teams in the City League are 3A teams. I have the top 3 teams, all being 4A teams. Manual will be highest ranked 3A team and they will look to be in contention for Regional as they sit at #22.

2A/3A/4A Frontier

1. Bennett (12)

2. Middle Park (3A 34)

3. Arvada (40)

4. Arrupe Jesuit (43)

5. Alameda (34)

6. Platte Canyon (3A 32)

7. Fort Lupton (39)

8. Lake County (3A 42)

9. Englewood (48)

10. Pinnacle (3A 43)

11. Jefferson (3A 51)

The 4A/3A/2A Frontier League will automatically get a berth to regionals since they have over 5 teams. Only the team that finishes in First Place in the league regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Fort Lupton is my pick to win the Frontier League. Bennett is my pick to win the Frontier League. Bennett is 9-3 overall in Class 4A and sit with a shot at hosting a regional sitting at #12 in the Seeding Index. Middle Park, Arvada, Arrupe Jesuit, Alameda, Platte Canyon, and Fort Lupton will all try and challenge for the league crown and are your regional contenders.

My predictions for 4A/3A Frontier

League Champion: Bennett

Regional Contenders: Bennett, Middle Park, Arvada, Alameda, Platte Canyon, Fort Lupton

Dark Horse: Platte Canyon

Player of the League: Emilee Venneberg, Bennett

Others to watch for: Meadow Mondragon Jefferson, Christina Molina Englewood, Josie Ladd Bennett, Marely Gomez Fort Lupton, Sarely Cordova Pinnacle, Lilliana Casias Alameda, Sydney Solomon Middle Park

3A Western Slope

1. Roaring Fork (7)

2. Meeker (5)

3. Cedaredge (17)

4. North Fork (18)

5. Gunnison (30)

6. Grand Valley (33)

7. Olathe (35)

8. Aspen (52)

The 3A Western Slope will automatically get a berth to regionals since they have over 5 teams. Only the team that finishes in First Place in the league regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Roaring Fork is my pick to win the Western Slope League. Roaring Fork is currently undefeated and they have dominated to start the year. Meeker, Cedaredge, and North Fork look to challenge for the league crown and are regional contenders. Gunnison, Grand Valley, and Olathe are also teams that could be regional contenders.

My predictions for Western Slope

League Champion: Roaring Fork

Regional Contenders: Roaring Fork, Meeker, Cedaredge, North Fork, Gunnison, Grand Valley, Olathe

Dark Horse: Cedaredge

Player of the League: Riley Bevington Roaring Fork

Others to watch for: Nikki Tardif Roaring Fork, Rylee Sullivan Meeker, Taylor Pittman Grand Valley, Alyssa Lovelace North Fork, Meri Hollembeak North Fork, Sammy Denison Cedaredge, Addie Knowles Meeker

3A Patriot

1. Yuma (3)

2. Wiggins (4)

3. Resurrection Christian (13)

4. Platte Valley (14)

5. Wray (20)

6. Brush (25)

7. Highland (23)

8. Strasburg (26)

9. Liberty Common 27)

10. Windsor Charter (31)

11. Frontier Academy (41)

The 3A Patriot will automatically get a berth to regionals since they have over 5 teams. Only the team that finishes in First Place in the league regardless of Class will get the automatic berth. Yuma is my pick to win the Patriot League. Yuma is 9-3 on the season with quality loses to McClave, Sidney NE, and Simla. Yuma could make a deep run. Wiggins and Resurrection Christian are the main League Title Contenders. Both have a shot at knocking off Yuma and both could make deep postseason runs. Platte Valley, Wray, Brush, Highland, Strasburg, Liberty Common, and Windsor Charter are all in the hunt for regionals.

My predictions for Patriot

League Champion: Yuma

Regional Contenders: Yuma, Wiggins, Resurrection Christian, Platte Valley, Wray, Brush, Highland, Strasburg, Liberty Common, Windsor Charter

Dark Horse: Resurrection Christian

Player of the League: Bethany Vrooman, Resurrection Christian

Others to watch for: Sidney Miller Brush, Bryla Bunting Platte Valley, Taryn Sheffield Yuma, Taryn LaForce Strasburg, Berkley Nighswonger Yuma, Danyelle Davis Wray, Tatum Van Pelt Resurrection Christian

3A Black Forest

1. Thomas MacLaren (8)

2. Peyton (23)

The Class 3A Black Forest will not get an automatic berth into regional. Both Thomas MacLaren and Peyton should make a run for Regionals as both are inside the top 24 of the CHSAA Seeding Index. Thomas MacLaren is looking to make a deep run and make it to the state tournament.

My predictions for 3A Black Forest

League Champion: Thomas MacLaren

Regional Contenders: Thomas MacLaren, Peyton

Player of the League: Sara Christensen Thomas MacLaren

Others to watch for: Sarae Johnson Thomas MacLaren, Aneace Forman Thomas MacLaren

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

Thomas MacLaren, Rye

Patriot

Yuma, Wiggins, Resurrection Christian, Platte Valley, Wray, Brush, Highland, Strasburg, Liberty Common, Windsor Charter

Western Slope

Roaring Fork, Meeker, Cedaredge, North Fork, Gunnison

Frontier

Platte Canyon

City

Manual

Intermountain

Centauri, Monte Vista,