Class 2A Volleyball State Tournament Team Capsules
By Tayler Garcia
Class 2A state volleyball tournament action gets underway on Thursday November 12th at the Denver Coliseum. Twelve teams are in the running for the state championship, including the top overall seed Wiggins, last year’s 2A Runner. The top four seeds will receive a first round bye.
1. Wiggins Tigers
No. 1 seed
23–2 overall
8-0 in league play
1st in the Patriot Plains league
Tournament teams played and beat: Vail Christian 2-0, Lyons 3-2, Merino 3-1, Holyoke 3-0, Sedgwick County 3-2, Yuma 3-0
Previous State Titles: 2023 and 2020
Wiggins enters the state tournament as the top seed after putting together one of the strongest seasons in Class 2A. At 23–2, the Tigers have established themselves as a championship contender. Their top-seed position gives them a favorable opening-round path, but they will need to maintain their consistency against the state’s best competition.
Stat leaders:
Blocks: Tenleigh Lorenzini 66, Brynn Neal 35, Kellie Vicchrilli 29
Aces: Jaydin Busch 52, Karsyn Kerr 24, Kellie Vicchrilli 21
Digs: Karsyn Kerr 326, Isabella Fanatia 287, Kellie Vicchrilli 243
Assists: Jaydin Busch 711, Karsynn Kerr 28, Juliet Leon 27
Kills: Tenleigh Lorenzini 258, Karsyn Kerr 252, Kynley Yzaguirre 166
Receptions: Kellie Vicchrilli 328, Isabella Fanatia 307, Juliet Leon 303
2. Merino Rams
No. 2 seed
20–5 overall
8-0 in League play,
1st in the Lower Platte league
Tournament teams played and beat: Holyoke 3-0, Yuma 3-1, Sedgwick County 3-1
Tournament teams played and lost: Wiggins 1-3, Lyons 2-3
Previous State Titles: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1993, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1985
Merino returns to the state tournament as the second seed with a 20–5 record. The Rams have the experience and offensive production to make a serious run. Their balance between attacking and setting will be an important part of their success in Denver.
Blocks: Payten Spielman 45, Kaelynn Doyle 25, Riley Pope 16,
Aces: Tenley Schmidt 39, Payten Spielmann 30, Lauren Lorenzo 27
Digs: Delaney Piel 313, Lauren Lorenzo 309, Tenley Schmidt 270
Assists: Riley Pope 669, Delaney Piel 54, Tenley Schmidt 25
Kills: Delany Piel 331, Tenley Schmidt 224, Payten Spielmann 68
Receptions: Delaney Piel 489, Lauren Lorenzo 254, Kaebrynn Heller 134
3. Vail Christian Saints
No. 3 seed
22–3 overall
15-0 in league play
1st in the Westen Slope Legue
Tournament teams played and beat: Lyons 3-2
Tournament teams played and lost: Wiggins 0-2
Previous State Titles: None
Vail Christian enters state with a 22–3 record and one of the most productive offensive combinations in the classification. The Saints have multiple attacking options, which can make them difficult to defend when their offense is clicking.
Blocks: Stella Hawkins 46, Ryan Baron 36, Mary McClarrinon 32
Aces: Michelle Teague 62, Camden Allen 48, Tenley Brasington 46
Digs: Sam Bates 220, Michelle Teague 183, Mary McMlarrinon 144
Assists: Tenley Brasington 751, Sam Bates 48, Michelle Teague 8
Kills: Michelle Teague 183, Mary McClarrinon 144, Stella Hawkins 110
Receptions: Sam Bates 379, Michelle Teague 331, Mary McClarrinon 261
4. Centauri Falcons
No. 4 seed
20–5 overall
6-2 in league play
2nd in the Intermountain league
Tournament teams played and beat: None
Tournament teams played and lost: None
Past State Titles: None
Centauri heads into the Denver Coliseum with a 20–5 record and the fourth seed. The Falcons have positioned themselves among the top programs in the classification and will be looking to capitalize on their opportunity to compete for a state championship.
Blocks: Rylie McCarroll 87, Kimbry Wilfong 47, Kenadie Wilfong 33
Aces: Rylie McCaroll 51, Kenadie Wilfong 43, Analynn Dwyer 41
Digs: Lauren Gallegos 280, Kynlei Curtis 195, Kenadie Wilfong 160
Assists: Kenadie Wilfong 682, Lauren Gallegos 57, Rylie McCaroll 25
Kills: Kynlei Curtis 221, Analynn Dwyer 192, Kimbry Wilfong 187
Receptions: Lauren Gallegos 404, Kynlei Curtis 273, Paityn Sowards 139
5. Evangel Christian Academy Eagles
No. 5 seed
20–4 overall
5-0 in league play
1st in Black Forest league
Tournament teams played and beat: None
Tournament teams played and lost: None
Past State Titles: None
Evangel Christian Academy enters state with a 20–4 record and the fifth seed. The Eagles have put together a strong season and have the offensive production to challenge some of the classification’s top teams.
Blocks: Kate Hetzel 57, Olivia Christisensen 49, Alyssa Costain 22
Aces: Mia Castro 68, Alyssa Costain 51, Ellie Wagner 38
Digs: Mia Castro 270, Ellie Wagner 219, Bailey Roberts 212
Assists: Alyssa Costain 609, Abbey Roberts 19, Ellie Wagner
Kills: Ellie Wagner 292, Mia Castro 217, Kate Hetzel 107
Receptions: Bailey Roberts 331, Mia Castro 330, Ellie Wagner 101
6. Lyons Lions
No. 6 seed
19–5 overall
11-0 in league play
1st in the Mile High league
Tournament teams played and beat: Merino 3-2
Tournament teams played and lost: Wiggins 2-3
Past State Titles: 2017, 1989, 1982, 1977
Lyons comes into the state tournament with a 19–5 record and the sixth seed. The Lions have a intriguing offensive weapons whose efficiency makes them one of the most dangerous attackers in Class 2A.
Blocks: Michaela Coleman 45, Poet MacKinnon 26, Carmen Dumbauld 18
Aces: Carmen Dumbauld 95, Audrey Voss 52, Annabelle Hay 44
Digs: Gwen Gadbaw 259, Audrey Voss 217, Annabell Hay 205
Assists: Carmen Dumbauld 522, Greta Gadbaw 16-, Annabelle Hay 17
Kills: Michaela Coleman 240, Annabelle Hay 205, Audrey Voss 179
Receptions: Gwen Gadbaw 317, Annabella Hay 188, Audrey Voss 174
7. Dolores Bears
No. 7 seed
23–2 overall
8-0 in league play
1st in the San Juan basin League
Tournament teams played and beat: Ignacio 3-0, 3-1
Tournament teams played and lost: Vail Christian 2-3, Ignacio 2-3
Past State Titles: None
Dolores may be one of the most interesting teams entering the tournament. Despite earning the seventh seed, the Bears carry a 23–2 record, matching Wiggins for the fewest losses among the qualifiers. Their offensive production gives them the ability to compete with anyone in the field.
Blocks: Addyson Wyatt 54, Sophee Heaton 47, Akaia Edwards 36
Aces: Kendall Chavez 101, Addyson Wyatt 43, Aubree Wyatt 33
Digs: Layla Mitchell 415, Kendall Chavez 299, Addyson Wyatt 233
Assists: Addyson Wyatt 593, Madison Thornbrugh 253, Kendall Chavez 46
Kills: Aubree Wyatt 341, Kendall Chavez 340, Sophee Heaton 153
Receptions: Layla Mitchell 512, Kendall Chavez 356, Aubree Wyatt 276
8. Akron Rams
No. 8 seed
17–8 overall
3-4 in league play
6th in the Lower Platte League
Tournament teams played and beat: Holyoke 3-2, Sedgwick County 3-1
Tournament teams played and lost: ECA 0-2, Merino 0-3, Yuma 1-3,
Past State Titles: 1991, 1989
Akron enters the tournament with a 17–8 record and the eighth seed. The Rams will open against Yuma, setting up an important first-round matchup between two Northeast Colorado programs. Akron has some impressive individual production that could help them make noise in the tournament.
Blocks:Molly ‘Neil 89, Kyle Grauer 54, AnnMarie Stahn 34
Aces: Payton Marshall 33, Madison Woods 31, Molly O’Neil 22
Digs: Rayna Fountain 363, Madison Wood 273, Payton Marshall 235
Assists: Ella Koch 508, Taylor Cottman 60, Madison Woods 14
Kills: Molly O’Neil 232, Rayna Fountain 126, Madison Woods 116
Receptions: Mackenzie Fincher 344, Madison Woods 301, Rayna Fountain 221
9. Yuma Outlaws
No. 9 seed
16–8 overall
5-2 in league
2nd in the Lower Platte league
Tournament teams played and beat: Holyoke 3-0, Sedgwick County 3-0, Akron 3-1
Tournament teams played and lost: Merino 1-3, Wiggins 0-3, Sedgwick County 2-3,
Past State Titles: 2018, 2015, 1990
Yuma earned its place in the state tournament with a 16–8 record. The Outlaws will face Akron in the opening round, creating an opportunity to advance and challenge the top seeds. Yuma has a capable offensive presence and a defensive contributor who will be important throughout the tournament.
Blocks: Taryn Sheffield 42, Emory McCalran 34, Addison Amrstrong 16,
Aces: Aubrey Black 55, Berkley Nighswonger 43, TaLynn Korf 40
Digs: Lindsey Hermosillo 362, Berkley Nighswonger 297, Taryn Sheffield 237
Assists: Aubrey Black 483, TaLynn Korf 159, Addison Amrstrong 54
Kills: Taryn Sheffield 250, Lindsey Hermosillo 234, Berkley Nighswonger 228
Receptions: Taryn Sheffield 386, Lindsey Hermosillo 347, Berkley Nighswonger 323
10. Ignacio Bobcats
No. 10 seed
19–4 overall
7-1 in league play
2nd in San Juan Basin league
Tournament teams played and beat: Dolores 3-2,
Tournament teams played and lost: Dolores 0-3, 1-3
Past State Titles: None
Ignacio heads into state with a 19–4 record and the tenth seed. The Bobcats have put together a strong season and will face Dolores in the opening round. Despite the difference in seeding, Ignacio has the record to suggest it should not be overlooked.
Blocks: Alleah Neil 90, Kelley Sirios 36, Reggi Gustafson 19
Aces:Kelly Sirios 77, Tarah Baker 40, Lily Quintana 35
Digs: Kelly Sirios 256, Maliyah Martinez 231, Tarah Baker 213
Assists: Kelly Sirios 569, Tarah Baker 53, Lily Quintana 19
Kills: Alleah Neil 235, Lainee Bradley 161, Maliyah Martinez 160
Receptions: Tarah Baker 271, Lainee Bradley 220, Lily Quintana 183
11. Holyoke Dragons
No. 11 seed
17–8 overall
3-5 in league play
7th in Lower Platte league
Tournament teams played and beat: Sedgwick County 3-1
Tournament teams played and lost: Merino 0-3, 0-3, Akron 2-3, Wiggins 0-3, Yuma 0-3
Past State Titles: None
Holyoke enters the state tournament with a 17–8 record and with productive attackers. The Dragons will face Lyons in the opening round, a matchup that will test their ability to generate offense against a strong opponent.
Blocks: Raia Sprague 84, Emy Godenstein 56, Kinley Sporhase 22
Aces: Reese Steggs 76, Aubrey Bieber 28, Kinley Sporhase 26
Digs: Raia Sprague 304, Lia Sprague 275, Aubrey Bieber 254
Assists: Aubrey Bieber 268, Lia Sprague 247, Frida Tagoli 99
Kills: Raia Sprague 413, Reese Steggs 167, Emy Goldenstein 108
Receptions: Sandra Sachez 392, Raia Sprague 281, Vanessa Marroquin 198
12. Sedgwick County Cougars
No. 12 seed
17–8 overall
4-3 in league play
3rd in the Lower Platte league
Tournament teams played and beat: Yuma 2-3
Tournament teams played and lost: Wiggins 2-3, Holyoke 1-3, Merino 1-3, Yuma 0-3, Akron 1-3
Past State Titles: 2024, 2022, 2021
Sedgwick County rounds out the 2A state tournament field with a 17–8 record. The Cougars have earned their opportunity to compete at the state level and will face Evangel Christian Academy in the opening round.
Blocks:Daryn Nein 77, Harper Nein 32, Addison Renquist 31
Aces:Ryen Carlson 42, Addison Renquist 36, Lanckriet 27
Digs: Ryen Carlson 279, Daryn Nein 262, Addison Renquist 207
Assists: Addison Renquist 372, Ryen Carlson 328, Harper Nein 47
Kills: Daryn Nein 261, Ryen Carlson 148, Addison Renquist 129
Receptions:Daryn Nein 737, Ryen Carlson 252, Jaimene Brennemen 213
First-round matchups
| Time | Matchup |
| 8:00 a.m. | Akron vs. Yuma |
| 9:30 a.m. | Evangel Christian vs. Sedgwick County |
| 11:00 a.m. | Lyons vs. Holyoke |
| 12:30 p.m. | Dolores vs. Ignacio |
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