Class 2A Volleyball Weekly Review and Preview
By Tayler Garcia
This week we look at the positions that have changed in the top 16 teams in the CHSAA Rankings and see what they have left as the regular season ticks down.
Wiggins
Wiggins remains at the top of the CHSAA Rankings after getting wins over Platte Valley and Sterling 3-2 in the last week of play. The Tigers are now 13-2 overall on the season with a 4-0 league record and are currently 1st in the Patriot Plains league. Wiggins will be looking to extend their current 5 game winning streak as they take on Sargent Sidney Lamar and Severance in tournament style play on 10/17. Next week, the team will play Valley on 10/20 and Brush 10/22 in league play. Stat leaders for the Tigers are Tenleigh Lorenzini with 41 blocks, 12 aces, and 164 kills, Brynn Neal with 22 blocks, Kellie Vicchrilli with 19 blocks, 175 digs, and 205 receptions, Jaydin Busch with 32 aces, 452 assists, Karsyn Kerr with 11 aces, 224 digs, 18 assists, 161 kills and 240 receptions, Isabella Fanatia with 172 digs, Juliet Leon with 17 assists and 241 receptions, and Kynley Yzaguirre with 110 kills.
Merino
Merino sits in the number two spot in the CHSAA Rankings with a 12-3 overall record, a 6-0 league record and are 1st in the Lower Platte league. In the last week of play the Rams beat Haxtun in a league game 3-0 but fell in their most recent game to Lyons 2-3. Merino will be looking to hold their position in the rankings and will play tournament style play on 10/17 against Sterling, Sargent, and Sidney. Next week, the team will play league opponent Caliche on 10/20.
Vail Christian
Vail Christian is 16-2 overall on the season with a 10-0 league record and is currently in 1st in the Western Slope league. Earlier this week, the Saints played North Park and was able to get the 3-0 win. The team will be looking to continue their 10 game winning streak next week as they take on Cedaredge on 10/21. Stat leaders for the Saints are Stella Hawkins with 21 total blocks and 66 kills, Ryan Baron with 30 blocks, Michelle Teague with 19 blocks, 34 aces,109 dogs, 189 kills, and 230 receptions, Tenley Brasington with 38 aces and 473 assists, Camden Allen with 35 aces and 7 assists, Sam Bates with 146 digs, 31 assists, and 259 receptions, and Mary McClarrinon with 93 digs, 187 kills and 186 receptions.
Centauri
The Falcons move their way up to the 4th spot in the CHSAA Rankings with a 12-5 overall record, a 4-2 league record being in 2nd in the Intermountain league. The Falcons are currently on a four game winning streak after beating Del Norte and Montezuma-Cortez 3-0. Tonight, Centauri will play Pagosa Springs in a league game and then they will host Bayfield on 10/17 in another league game. Stat leaders for the Falcons are Rylie McCarroll with 56 blocks, 30 aces and 23 assists, Kimbry Wilfong with 30 blocks and 114 kills, Kenadie Wilfong with 22 blocks, 30 aces, 113 digs, and 414 assists, Lauren Gallegos with 25 aces, 183 digs, 39 assists, and 266 receptions, Kynlei Curtis with 114 digs and 138 kills and Paityn Sowards with 83 receptions.
Evangel Christian Academy
ECA is currently 15-4 overall on the season with a 3-0 league record, are 1st in the Black Forest league and are 5th in the CHSAA Rankings. In the last week of play, the Eagles lost to Simla 0-3 but was able to get the win over Miami-Yoder in a league game 3-0. The team will have a few days off before they wrap up their regular season schedule with Flatirons Academy on 10/24, Thomas MacLaren School on 10/27 and Peyton on 10/30.
Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County is 13-3 overall on the season with a 4-0 league record and are 2nd in the Lower Platte league. The Cougars are currently on a 6 game winning streak after beating Heritage Christian 3-0 and Yuma 3-2. To wrap up this week, the Cougars will play Stratton on 10/16 and Burlington on 10/17. Next week, they will take on Holyoke in a league game on 10/20. Stat leaders for Sedgwick County are Daryn Nein with 39 blocks, 148 digsm 135 kills and 431 receptions, Addison Renquist with 14 blocks, 29 aces, 119 digs,165 assists, and 66 kills, Harper Nein with 8 blocks and 38 assists, Ryen Carlson with 25 aces, 146 digs, 198 assists, 57 kills and 133 receptions, Natalie Lanckriet with 20 aces, and Naimene Brenneman with 30 receptions.
Dolores
The Bears are 16-2 overall on the season with a 7-0 league record and are 1st in the San Juan Basin league. Dolores beat Crested Butte, Ouray and Dove Creek all 3-0 in the last week of play to give the team a 10-game winning streak. The team will be looking to continue their streak as they wrap up the regular season with Sanford on 10/16, Telluride on 10/22 and Norwood on 10/27. Leading the team this season are Addyson Wyatt with 40 blocks, 31 aces, 155 digs, and 357 assists, Sophee Heaton with 31 blocks and 76 kills, Akaia Edwards with 19 blocks, Kendall Chavez with 66 aces, 205 digs, 25 assists, 217 kills and 240 receptions, Aubree Wyatt with 24 aces, 225 kills and 180 receptions, Layla Mitchell with 297 digs and 346 receptions, and Madison Thornbrugh with 189 assists.
Lyons
Sitting at number 8 in the CHSAA Rankings, Lyons has a 12-5 overall record, a 6-0 league record and are 1st in the Mile High league. In the last week of play, the Lions were able to beat Denver Academy in a league game 3-0 and Merino 3-2. The team will take on Hertiage Christian next week in a league game on 10/20 and Front Range Christian in another league game on 10/22. Stat leaders for the Lions are Michaela Coleman with 33 blocks and 168 kills, Poet Mackinnon with 23 blocks, Carmen Dumbauld with 13 blocks, 74 aces, and 385 assists, Audrey Voss with 41 aces, 182 digs, 137 kills and 118 receptions, Annabelle Hay with 38 aces, 166 digs, 12 assists, 152 kills, and 123 receptions, Gwen Gadbaw with 191 digs and 222 receptions, and Greta Gadbaw with 113 assists.
Akron
Akron sits at number 9 in the CHSAA Rankings with an 11-6 overall record, a 1-2 league record, and are 7th in the Lower Platte league. The Rams were able to get the win over Stratton 3-1 last week but fell this week to Fleming 0-3. The team will be looking to bounce back and get another win on their record as they take on Haxtun on 10/16 and Wray on 10/20. Stat leaders for Akron are Molly O’Neil with 49 blocks, 10 aces, and 104 kills, Kyle Grauer with 24 blocks, AnnMarie Stahn with 19 blocks, Payton Marshall with 20 aces and 123 digs, Rayna Fountain with 17 aces, 177 sigs, 60 kills and 138 receptions, Ella Koch with 121 digs and 215 assists, Taylor Cottman with 60 assists, Madison Woods with 9 assists, 72 kills and 141 receptions, and Mackenzie Fincher with 196 receptions.
Ignacio
The Ignacio Bobcats round out the top 10 in the CHSAA Rankings with a 12-2 overall record, a 6-1 league record, and a 2nd place spot in the San Juan Basin league. The team was able to win their last two games they played over Nucla and Norwood both 3-0. They will be looking to continue their success and remain in the top 10 teams of the rankings as they take on Monte Vista on 10/16 and Ouray on 10/17. Stat leaders for the team are Alleah Neil with 52 blocks and 145 kills, Kelly Sirios with 17 blocks, 46 aces, 171 digs and 340 assists, Reggi Gustafson with 10 blocks, Tarah Baker with 24 aces, 127 digs, 26 assists, and 151 receptions, Maliyah Martinez with 21 aces, 160 digs, and 87 kills, and Lily Quintana with 15 assists.
Meeker
The Cowboys are 13-3 overall on the season with a 9-2 league record and are 4th in the Western Slope league. Meeker was able to beat Olathe 3-1 and Rangely 3-0 to give the team a six game winning streak. The team will be looking to add more wins to their streak as they wrap up their regular season with North Fork on 10/16, Grand Valley on 10/23 and Vail Mountain on 10/24. Stat leaders for Meeker are Raegan Clatterbaugh with 26 blocks, 36 aces, 133 digs, 116 kills and 132 receptions, Hailey Schwartz with 23 blocks, 35 aces, and 126 assists, Sawyer May with 10 blocks and 35 aces, Graysie Coryell with 202 digs, 100 kills and 182 receptions, Norah Loar with 187 digs and 243 receptions, Keelan Dade with 51 assists, and Ruth LeBlanc with 92 kills.
Holyoke
The Dragons are 11-6 overall on the season, 2-4 in league play and sit 6th in the Lower Platte league. Holyoke was able to get a win over Cheyenne Wells last week 3-0 after falling to Merino 0-3. The team will be looking to keep winning and will take on Prairie tonight on the road. Next week the Dragons will take on Sedgwick County in a league game on 10/20. Stat leaders for Holyoke are Raia Sprague with 51 blocks, 14 aces, 197 digs, 241 kills and 183 receptions, Emy Goldenstein with 34 blocks and 69 kills, Kinley Sporhase with 14 blocks, Reese Steggs with 57 aces and 102 kills, Lia Sprague with 17 aces, 179 digs, 140 assists, and 133 receptions, Aubrey Bieber with 178 digs and 160 assists, Frida Taglioli with 99 assists, and Sandra Sanchez with 299 receptions.
Del Norte
Sitting at 13 in the CHSAA Rankings, Del Norte has a 12-4 overall record with a 4-0 league record and are 1st in the Southern Peaks League. The Tigers lost their last game against Centauri 0-3 but will be looking to bounce back and get a win to end this week when they play Trinidad in a league game. Next week, the Tigers will take on Rye on 10/21. Del Norte stat leaders are Makenzie Consaul with 13 blocks, 30 aces, and 98 kills, Adysen Ruybal with 13 blocks, Emma Parra with 5 blocks, 141 digs, 16 assists, and 153 kills, Julia Trujillo with 30 aces, 110 digs, 14 assists and 73 kills, Catie Deacon with 28 aces and 88 digs, and Valeigh Sierra with 373 assists.
North Fork
North Fork is currently 13-2 overall on the season with a 10-1 league record and are 2nd in the Western Slope league. The Miners lost last week to Plateau Valley 0-3 but was able to bounce back and get the win over North Park 3-0. This week, the Miners will take on Meeker on 10/16 and will be looking to a win to potentially move up the rankings. Next week, the team will take on Olathe on 10/20 and Basalt on 10/21. Stat leaders for North Fork are Ashley Gibson with 2 blocks, 6 aces, and 16 kills, Avery Flores with 2 blocks, 15 digs, 2 assists, and 34 receptions, Alyssa Dawes with 1 block, Ava Stucker with 6 aces and 21 kills, Ava Stucker with 6 aces and 21 kills, Saydee Allen with 5 aces, 15 digs and 69 assists, Andie Heinritz with 29 digs and 43 receptions, Avery Flores with 15 digs, 2 assists, and 34 receptions, Emerson Neff with 38 assists, and Alyssa Lovelace with 14 kills and 10 receptions.
Dayspring Christian Academy
Dayspring Christian Academy sits in the 15th spot in the CHSAA rankings with a 14-4 overall record, a 5-1 league record, and in 3rd in the Mile High league. Last week, DCA ended on a win over SkyView Academy 3-1 and will be looking to add another one to their record tonight as they take on Heritage Christian in a league game. Next week, the team will take on Estes Park in a league game on 10/20. Stat leaders for the Eagles are Sophia O’Neill with 33 blocks, Gracie Gilmore with 33 blocks and 127 kills, Ari Herrera with 22 blocks, 19 assists, and 93 kills, Hadley Bonnell with 24 aces, 216 digs, and 219 receptions, Addy Konzek with 17 aces, 177 digs, and 294 assists, Sam Estrin with 17 aces and 119 assists, Abby Brown with 156 digs and 205 receptions, and Evie Chamberlain with 127 kills and 141 receptions.
Cedaredge
Cedaredge is currently 12-2 overall on the season with a 7-2 league record, is 6th in the Western Slope League and is currently 16 in the CHSAA Rankings. Last week the team was able to get the win over Ridgway to give them a three win streak that they will be looking to add to tonight when they take on Olathe on 10/15. Then the Bruins will end the week facing Vail Mountain on 10/17. Next week they will play Vail Christian on 10/21. Stat leaders for Cedaredge are Kenzie MacKendrick with 36 total blocks and 43 kills, Macy Medill with 24 blocks, Lydia Tietz with 15 blocks, 26 aces, and 336 assists, Zea Robidoux with 33 aces, 95 digs, 113 kills and 120 receptions, Trieah Dittrich with 29 aces, 106 digs, 145 kills and 119 receptions, Rachele Olson with 172 digs, 19 assists, and 237 receptions, and Olivia Blair with 15 aces.
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