BEST of the BEST
Honoring outstanding local high school athletes
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Male Athlete of theYear Winner Landon Schmidt
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Female Athlete of theYear Winner Tatum Rembao
Overcoming Adversity Award Winner Jack Briggs
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Coach of theYear Winner Chris Jones
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NORTHERN COLORADO SPORTS AWARDS Landon Schmidt looks at his teammates during the Windsor Wizards’ 42-0 blowout of Pueblo Centennial on Nov. 14 in Windsor. BRIAN SMITH/FOR THE COLORADOAN
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
TRIPLE THREAT Windsor senior a key player on three winning teams
Q: How vivid is the football state title game to you several months later?
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A: I still think about that every day, at least once a day. Going out in the community if I’m going shopping or something, there’s at least one person that says ‘hey, weren’t you on the state championship team?’ I think that’s pretty cool that people recognize that, and it’s something that’s going to live in Windsor for a long time.
Everywhere you turned, Landon Schmidt was there. In football, the Windsor High School senior led Class 4A in interceptions with 10. He was also key on offense, rushing for 963 yards and 12 touchdowns as the Wizards won the state title. He also chipped in 147 receiving yards and two touchdowns and for good measure averaged 37 yards on 45 punts. He averaged 7.6 points per game and 3.7 rebounds as the boys basketball team made the Great Eight. He is also part of Windsor’s school-record 1,600-meter relay team. For his all-around efforts, Schmidt is the Coloradoan’s Male Athlete of the Year. Here are five questions for Schmidt:
Q: How cool is it to share your success with the town? A: I always tell my parents it’s weird how good Windsor
does for the size we are. My family has been there since the early 1900s and the amount of success we’ve had, it’s really cool.
Q: What was it like going from one sport to the next all year? A: I’m the type of kid that I always have to be doing something. When I go home once the season ends, I go “well, I’m bored.” I’ve always told my mom “I want a break.” Then when I do get a break, I don’t know what to do with my life.
Q: How excited are you to play at CSU? Editor’s note: Schmidt will
walk-on in football A: It will be a good time. I start June 12. Won’t have much of a summer, but that’s OK because I’m really looking forward to it. A lot of my family members went to CSU and a lot of Windsor residents go to CSU games, so it’s going to be cool seeing them.
Q: What are you going to miss most about your high school career? A: High school itself. I’m going to miss seeing all my friends. Most of the kids I’m graduating with, I started with from the very beginning. Not seeing them every day will be different. Sports? Just those bonds. Every sport has that tight bond.
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Tatum Rembao of Loveland High School moves in against the Fossil Ridge defense for a layup during a game in February. AUSTIN HUMPHREYS/THE COLORADOAN
Three sports keep Loveland junior on a hectic pace – just the way she likes it REBECCA POWELL| REBECCAPOWELL@COLORADOAN.COM
A: Right now, I’m actually playing all three of them, so it’s just a busy season, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
It’s difficult to tell at which sport Tatum Rembao most excels. The Loveland High School junior hit .561 with 42 runs scored and led Class 5A with 43 stolen bases (in 43 attempts) in softball. She also had 22 RBIs, nine doubles, five triples and four home runs. Tatum In basketball, she was fourth in scoring in all classifications Rembao at 24.2 points per game. She also qualified for state track in the long jump and triple jump. For her all-around efforts, Rembao is the Coloradoan’s Female Athlete of the Year. Here are eight questions for Rembao:
Q: Are there certain skills you have in one sport or another that translate well to the other sports?
Q: You play three sports. Which of the three, softball, basketball and track, is your favorite to compete in?
Q: Do you ever wish you had a break or downtime?
A: That is a very hard question. They’re all three very different in each aspect. Basketball is probably my favorite, though. It’s just a different kind of passion that I have for it compared with softball and track.
Q: What about basketball is more fun for you? A: I’m an Energizer bunny. I love running, I love playing with contact, so I’d say those are the things that make playing basketball more fun.
Q: What is the hardest thing about transitioning between all of the sports and seasons?
A: I think just being a leader. You have to be a leader for each of these three sports. I think that has helped me transition over the past two years.
A: I love never having downtime. I love being busy all the time. My parents tell me I need a break, but when I get a break, I don’t know what to do with my life. I sit around and go crazy.
Q: What are you going to do this summer? A: I’m planning to play basketball and club softball, so I’ll keep busy.
Q: What do you think you’ll play when you go to college? A: I’m planning to play basketball. My dream school would always be KU, but as of now I’m deciding between a couple of DI schools.
Q: What’s the accomplishment you are most proud of this year? Breaking the high school record (for points in a game) at my high school. Being able to break that record of six, seven years and then go out the next night and break it again is just something not many people can be so proud about.
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NORTHERN COLORADO SPORTS AWARDS Windsor High School football coach Chris Jones watches his team warm up Dec. 5 before the CHSAA 4A State Football Championship at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. AUSTIN HUMPHREYS/ COLORADOAN LIBRARY
COACH OF THE YEAR
LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
Windsor coach goes out on a high note, plans to spend more time with family ERIC LARSEN ERICLARSEN@COLORADOAN.COM
After a few years of hitting the quarterfinal wall, the Windsor High School football team broke through in 2015. The Wizards went 13-1, winning the Class 4A state title. Chris Jones led the charge and secured his second title with the school (the first coming in 3A in 2011) before stepping down from his position in May. For his part in leading Windsor to the top of Colorado football, Jones is the Coloradoan’s Coach of the Year. Here are four questions we asked Jones:
Q: What has this night been like, not only being awarded yourself, but seeing your players and other area athletes recognized? A: It’s a great opportunity to cap off the year of academic and off-thefield excellence by the students here
“For myself, now I can show my kids a little more of this iceberg as a father. I really am excited for this
championships in nine seasons) what do you hope people say about you?
opportunity to be there for my wife and my kids.”
A: I hope that they feel like we played the right way and were better off the field. We had a 3.0 GPA each year and this year we had the highest GPA of any team. We honored academic excellence along with the athletics.
CHRIS JONES, OUTGOING WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH
in Northern Colorado. It’s such a great honor that the Coloradoan put on this show to recognize these boys and girls, and their parents and coaches. It’s a great wrap-up for the year to let people know how much pride there is in our student-athletes.
Q: When you look back on this year later on, what’s going to be the most memorable aspect of the season? A: We talked about the first couple of weeks of the season being a bunch of icebergs and finding out more about our players and more about ourselves. The kids each week were challenged to do a little more, show a little more in the classroom, on the
football field for their community and their brothers. Each year we were able to show a little more, and that showing a little more allowed us to take care of business at the end of the day. For myself, now I can show my kids a little more of this iceberg as a father. I really am excited for this opportunity to be there for my wife and my kids. Editor’s note: Jones resigned as Windsor’s head coach in May and has taken a teaching position at Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, where he lives with his wife and two sons, ages 12 and 10.
Q: When you look back at your time in Windsor, (an 81-29 record and two state
Q: I’d be remiss if I didn’t ask: What happens to the whistle? Editor’s note: Jones’ athletic tapecovered whistle lanyard serves as testament to the senior classes he’s coached at Windsor, with each adding a layer to the now bulky rope that Jones wears around his neck. A: I have the chance to coach my son Ellis at Blevins Middle School, so the whistle is coming with me. We won’t be a senior class, so I don’t know that we’ll add tape to it, but if somewhere down the line I return back to high school, we’ll think about returning to that tradition.
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Fort Collins High School’s Jack Briggs competes in the 100-meter dash event during a track meet at Fort Collins High School. VALERIE MOSLEY/ COLORADOAN FILE
OVERCOMING ADVERSITY
JACK OF ALL SPORTS Disability doesn’t deter Fort Collins senior from playing multiple sports KELLY LYELL | KELLYLYELL@COLORADOAN.COM
Jack Briggs has done a little bit of everything. The Fort Collins High School senior is a high-level sprinter, despite being born without a lower left arm below the elbow. He competed in the Parapan Am Games in August and he also played golf and football before focusing on track. Because of his perseverance, Briggs, who has signed to run track at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, is the Coloradoan’s Overcoming Adversity Award winner. Here are six questions for Briggs:
Q: How cool is it to be recognized for all your accomplishments throughout high school?
“The Paralympics is kind of new, so I think it’s kind of weirder to compete with them than other people, like normal people, just because I’ve been running with them all my life.” JACK BRIGGS, FORT COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR A: It was really cool because I wasn’t really expecting any awards or anything. It’s kind of cool that they recognized what I’ve been doing, like Paralympics and all that stuff.
Q: Besides the Paralympics, you’re on Fort Collins High School’s sprint relay teams and you’re a key part of teams that are going to the state championships. Is that going to be kind of strange to compete at the state meet in both the regular and para events? A: It’s not that different I guess,
because I’ve been competing with them all my life. The Paralympics is kind of new, so I think it’s kind of weirder to compete with them than other people, like normal people, just because I’ve been running with them all my life.
Q: Why did you gravitate toward running? A: I think it’s my brother (Henry). He started running so it was like I might as well do it also, because no one else in my family really ran, except him. He’s a year older than me, so he kind of got me started.
Q: How nice is it to be accepted and be part of a team and not have your disability be a big factor? A: I think it’s kind of nice that it’s not a, I don’t know, like a problem. I don’t use it as an excuse or anything.
Q: Is it tough in the relays, having just one hand? We always run me in the either starting leg or third leg, because with the baton we go right hand to left hand, to right to left. I’d like to be the anchor, but usually I run first or third.
Q: Do you feel like you’re an inspiration to other kids who have disabilities? A: I don’t really think of it that way, but I might be to some.
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GRIDIRON GREATS Northern Colorado had a lot of football talent to showcase in 2015. • Windsor won the Class 4A title, and three teams (Windsor, Loveland and Roosevelt) made title games. A total of 10 area teams made the playoffs. • The teams that made deep playoff runs have strong representation on the Coloradoan’s All-Area football teams. The Coloradoan selected 23 players each (11 offense, 11 defense and a specialist) to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM YER OF THE YEAR PLA
CORTE
TAPIA
CADE
FOOTBALL
School: Windsor Class: Junior Why selected: The linebacker led the 4A state champions with 157 tackles (26.5 for loss) and 15.5 sacks. Tapia also forced five fumbles and recovered three and rushed for 102 yards on 15 carries.
LOGAN
DS RICHAR
FOOTBALL
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Senior Why selected: The offensive lineman helped anchor a unit that led Rocky Mountain to 221 rush yards per game.
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FOOTBALL
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Senior Why selected: The running back had 1,230 rush yards (7.2 per carry) and 21 touchdowns.
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NOL IET LANCKR
FOOTBA FOO FOOTBALL TBALL TBA FOOTBALL LL
School: Windsor Class: Senior Why selected: The offensive lineman helped anchor a line that led Windsor to 308 rush yards per game. Lanckriet also added 24 tackles and 1.5 sacks on defense.
CARLOS
ORTEGA
KIELAR
FOOTBALL
School: Roosevelt Class: Senior Why selected: The running back ran for 1,448 yards (9.7 per carry) and 20 touchdowns as Roosevelt made the 3A title game.
B HER GALLAG EN
FOOTBALL
School: Windsor Class: Senior Why selected: The offensive lineman helped anchor a line that led Windsor to 308 rush yards per game. Gallagher also added 21 tackles and a sack on defense.
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M
FOOTBALL
School: Fort Collins Class: Senior Why selected: The wide receiver/defensive back had 937 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. Harpham rushed for 316 yards, had more than 200 return yards and had three interceptions.
BEN
N FREEMA
FOOTBALL
School: Fort Collins Class: Senior Why selected: The offensive lineman was a key cog on the line as the Lambkins rushed for 164 yards per game and threw for 162. He also added three sacks on defense.
N JACKSO
HALL
LUKE
FOOTBALL
School: Berthoud Class: Senior Why selected: The wide receiver caught 53 passes for 995 yards and 12 touchdowns. Hall also had 487 return yards.
ANDREW RZELL KAMME
FOOTBALL
School: Roosevelt Class: Senior Why selected: The center helped anchor a line that helped Roosevelt average 345 rush yards per game.
FICK
FOOTBALL
School: Resurrection Christian Class: Senior Why selected: The wide receiver/defensive back led RCS with 503 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Fick had 48 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions, two fumbles caused and one recovered. He also threw for a touchdown in the playoffs.
STORM
FOX
FOOTBALL
School: Windsor Class: Junior Why selected: The defensive lineman had 78 tackles, including 25.5 for loss. Fox was second on the team with 14 sacks.
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ULSON
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L RUSSEL
FOOTBALL
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Junior Why selected: The defensive end had 61 tackles (44 solo) and seven for loss. Russell led Fossil Ridge with 11 sacks and recovered three fumbles.
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CO OD THURGO
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Senior Why selected: The defensive tackle had 47 tackles (41 solo) and led the team with seven sacks.
LANDON
T SCHMID
FOOTBALL
School: Windsor Class: Senior Why selected: The defensive back/wing back led 4A with 10 interceptions. Schmidt ran for 963 yards and 12 touchdowns and led the 4A state champions with 147 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
School: Fort Collins Class: Senior Why selected: The linebacker had 88 tackles (75 solo), two sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery. Thurgood also added three offensive touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving).
JACK RGER GRAUBE
FOOTBALL
School: Fort Collins Class: Senior Why selected: The defensive back had three interceptions, forced a fumble and had 52 tackles (47 solo).
AYDEN
EBERHA
FOOTBALL
School: Loveland Class: Senior Why selected: The quarterback threw for 1,760 yards and 16 touchdowns as Loveland made the 4A title game. He also ran for 1,283 yards and 14 touchdowns and went 18-21 on extra-point attempts and 3-3 on field goals as Loveland’s kicker.
M DUNKEL
FOOTBALL
School: Loveland Class: Junior Why selected: The defensive back led Loveland with seven interceptions and was second with 95 tackles.
RIVERA
DILLON
AN
FOOTBALL
School: Loveland Class: Senior Why selected: The linebacker/running back led the 4A runners-up with 119 tackles, including 18 for loss. He was also Loveland’s top running back, rushing for 1,115 yards and 17 touchdowns.
O ORLOND
KADEN
MORIN
S CHARLE
RDT
EVAN
FOOTBALL
School: Roosevelt Class: Senior Why selected: The defensive back/wide receiver led 3A with 10 interceptions, had a fumble recovery and 40 tackles (36 solo). Rivera led Roosevelt with 448 receiving yards and seven touchdowns and had 514 return yards.
BERGER
FOSTER
FOOTBALL
School: Poudre Class: Senior Why selected: The linebacker/running back led Poudre with 113 tackles (69 solo) and had 2.5 sacks an interception, two fumbles forced and one recovered. Foster also led the team with 430 rush yards and had eight offensive touchdowns.
SON FOOTBALL
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Junior Why selected: The kicker made 20 of 21 extra point attempts and was 9-11 on field goals, including a game-winner against Poudre. Bergerson also averaged 41 yards per punt.
SECOND TEAM The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Brad Peeples, Windsor; Jake Shields, Windsor; Evan Anderson, Resurrection Christian; Sam Bostak, Fort Collins; Aidan McQuade, Loveland; Calvin Kelley, Loveland; Eric Martinez, Rocky Mountain; Chris Baker, Rocky Mountain; Robert Perez, Greeley West; Alonso Archuleta, Roosevelt; Kyle Schulman, Fort Collins; Scott Creighton, Rocky Mountain; Jesse Rhodes, Windsor; Justin Curtiss, Thompson Valley; Brin Hayden, Resurrection Christian; Tim Lenhart, Mountain View; Nick Edridge, Fossil Ridge; Christian Majszak, Roosevelt; Brady Morris, Rocky Mountain; Jason Wooldridge, Poudre; Cooper Ward, Resurrection Christian; Darren DeLaCroix, Greeley West; and Jake Hornick, Thompson Valley.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Windsor High School coach Chris Jones celebrates with his team after a 35-14 win over Loveland in the 4A State Football Championship at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium on Dec. 5. AUSTIN HUMPHREYS/THE COLORADOAN h The Fossil Ridge volleyball team celebrates after scoring against Horizon at Fossil Ridge High School on Sept. 29. AUSTIN HUMPHREYS/THE COLORADOAN h Fort Collins’ Lauren Gregory talks with a teammate after placing first in Class 5A at the State Cross-Country Championships in Colorado Springs on Oct. 31. VALERIE MOSLEY/THE COLORADOAN
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BORN TO RUN
The depth of talent in boys cross-country in Northern Colorado was on display in the 2015 season. • No local athletes won state titles, but in every classification, there were plenty of Northern Colorado representatives in the top 20 at the state meet. • Many of these top runners have been selected for the Coloradoan’s All-Area boys cross country teams. The Coloradoan selected five athletes apiece to the first and second teams.
ALL-ARE ALL ARE A BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY CROSS COUN TRY FIRST TE T E AM RUN
NER OF THE YEA
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JARRETT
JOSIAH
ENRY
H D RAYMON
DAVIS
BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY
School: Poudre Class: Senior Why selected: Finished fourth in Class 5A at the state meet with a time of 16:14.00.
BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY
School: Frontier Academy Class: Senior Why selected: Davis finished fifth in 3A at the state meet with a time of 16:52.72.
SECOND TEAM:
T THOLLO
BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY
School: Thompson Valley Class: Senior Why selected: Thollot finished sixth in 4A at the state meet with a time of 16:27.1.
KEATON
BLAKE
OR SALVAD
SCHELIR
BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY
School: Fort Collins Class: Senior Why selected: Salvador finished 10th in 5A at the state meet with a time of 16:35.6.
BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Senior Why selected: Schelir finished 12th in 5A at the state meet with a time of 16:41.9.
The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Cody Jones, Frontier Academy; Joe Krafsur, Fort Collins; Dylan Ko, Fossil Ridge; Logan Simington, Thompson Valley; and Luke Gilliland, Heritage Christian.
ALL-AREA GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY FIRST TE AM Two state champions. • Six top-10 finishes. • The 2015 season was another excellent one for Northern Colorado girls cross-country runners. • Lauren Gregory (Fort Collins) and Rachel Rairdon (Heritage Christian) won cross-country state titles in their respective classes. • Those two headline the Coloradoan’s All-Area girls cross country teams. The Coloradoan selected five athletes apiece to first and second teams.
NER OF THE YEA R RUN
RACHEL
LAUREN
RY GIRLS GREGO CROSS-COUNTRY School: Fort Collins Class: Junior Why selected: Gregory won the Class 5A state title with a time of 18:15.7, her third state title in a row.
SECOND TEAM:
H REBEKA
N GIRLS RAIRDO CROSS-COUNTRY
ON GIRLS RAIRDCROSS-COUNTRY
School: Heritage Christian Class: Senior Why selected: Rachel Rairdon won the 2A state title with a time of 19:55.8, edging her twin sister for the title.
School: Heritage Christian Class: Senior Why selected: Rebekah Rairdon finished second in 2A with a time of 20:05.4, finishing behind her twin sister.
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LAURE MAN GIRLS OFFERCROSS-COUNTRY
School: Mountain View Class: Junior Why selected: Offerman finished seventh in 4A at the state meet with a time of 19:17.3.
CROSS-COUNTRY
School: Estes Park Class: Junior Why selected: TomasulaMartin finished third in 3A at the state meet with a time of 18:50.9.
The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Kyra Hanson, Resurrection Christian; Emily Black, Thompson Valley; Madi Kenyon, Roosevelt; Julia Schlepp, Rocky Mountain; and Luna Slater, Poudre.
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ACES ON THE COURT There’s so much luck of the draw involved in boys tennis. • Good matchups can lead to success, and bad draws are crippling. This year saw local boys tennis players create mismatches and have great success in the regular season and regionals. • While no local athletes made deep runs at state, there was plenty of quality depth to make up the Coloradoan’s All-Area boys tennis teams. The Coloradoan selected 11 athletes each to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA BOYS TENNIS FIRST TEAM YER OF THE YEAR PLA
CONNOR
N JACKSO
JOHAR
BOYS TENNIS
BOYS TENNIS
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Senior Why selected: The No. 2 singles player took second at regionals to make the 5A state tournament, where he lost in the first round.
NATHAN
TUCKER
School: Greeley Central (attends Frontier Academy) Class: Junior Why selected: The No. 1 singles player won a Class 4A Region 4 championship to make the state tournament, where he lost in the first round.
JACOB
BOYS TENNIS
N JACKSO
CLANCY
LIBERTY
BOYS TENNIS
School: Windsor Class: Both are seniors Why selected: The No. 2 doubles team won a 4A Region 4 title before losing in the first round of the state tournament.
FAUST
BOYS TENNIS
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Freshman Why selected: The No. 3 singles player took second at regionals and won his first-round match at the 5A state tournament before losing in the second round. Holland then won one playback match before being eliminated.
DANIEL
CRANE
TRISTAN
D HOLLAN
BOYS TENNIS
BOYS TENNIS
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Both are seniors Why selected: The No. 1 doubles team took second at regionals to make the 5A state tournament, where they won their first-round match in straight sets before losing in the second. Faust and Pagat won one playback match before being eliminated.
TYL CHER RADEMA ER
BOYS TENNIS
GABE
PAGAT
BOYS TENNIS
School: Fort Collins Class: Junior/senior Why selected: The No. 3 doubles team took second at regionals to make the 5A state tournament, where they won in straight sets in the first round before losing in the second round.
REX
BOGE
BOYS TENNIS
LUUK TTE LAFAYE
BOYS TENNIS
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Both are seniors Why selected: The No. 4 doubles team finished second at regionals to make the 5A state tournament, where they won their first-round match before losing in the second round. They won one playback match before being eliminated.
SECOND TEAM The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Anthony Klagge, Thompson Valley; Alex Adams, Greeley Central; Walker Uyemura, Greeley Central; Blake Pendleton and Max McManigal, Windsor; Haakon Irey and David Hartman, Thompson Valley; Clay Grave and Jackson Cline, Windsor; and Andrew Fischer and Kieran Joe, Windsor.
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GOAL-DRIVEN
Depth was the shining point for Northern Colorado boys soccer teams in 2015. • Seven Northern Colorado teams made the playoffs. • From Class 5A down to 3A there were strong teams and players who were some of the best at their positions around the state. • The strength of those boys soccer teams is reflected in the Coloradoan’s All-Area teams. The Coloradoan selected 11 players apiece to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA BOYS SOCCER FIRST TEAM YER OF THE YEAR PLA
CONNOR MILK LOWDER
JAKE
RUDEL
BOYS SOCCER
BOYS SOCCER
School: Fort Collins Class: Senior Why selected: The forward led the Front Range League with 13 goals and led the Lambkins with 10 assists.
MATTHE
HARLIE
C MARX
BOYS SOCCER
School: Poudre Class: Senior Why selected: Marx is the engine of Poudre’s midfield and had two goals and an assist this season.
BOYS SOCCER
School: Fort Collins Class: Senior Why selected: The attacking midfielder was second for Fort Collins with eight goals and seven assists.
School: Liberty Common Class: Senior Why selected: The forward scored 25 goals and added seven assists as Liberty Common went without a loss in the regular season.
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RHOADS
BOYS SOCCER
School: Fort Collins Class: Sophomore Why selected: Rhoads anchored the Fort Collins defense and was the only Lambkin to play every minute this season.
MAX
SALOMO
BOYS SOCCER
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Senior Why selected: Salomon was one of the top defenders in the city and helped anchor the Rocky Mountain defense as the Lobos made the second round of the 5A playoffs.
CREY EZ G ONZA L
ALEX
ROB
KNAB
SILVA
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Senior Why selected: The midfielder was one of the SaberCats’ top performers, controlling the midfield and scoring three goals and adding an assist.
BOYS SOCCER
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Senior Why selected: The high-scoring midfielder led Fossil Ridge in both goals and assists, notching six of each.
NNER
MASON
ARNDT
BOYS SOCCER
BOYS SOCCER
School: Poudre Class: Senior Why selected: The defender anchored Poudre’s backline and also added a game-winning goal to beat Monarch.
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BOYS SOCCER
School: Thompson Valley Class: Senior Why selected: The defender was a stalwart on the backline as Thompson Valley made the 4A playoffs. Wall also added two goals and six assists.
JOH BROWN
BOYS SOCCER
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Senior Why selected: The goalie had six shutouts and was stellar in helping the Lobos make the second round of the 5A playoffs.
SECOND TEAM The follwing athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Caleb Wickstrom, Heritage Christian; Sterling McKenzie, Windsor; Kelton Boyd, Greeley West; Michael Yeh, Liberty Common; Ryan Berk, Thompson Valley; Robby Evans, Fort Collins; Griffith Kull, Windsor; Josh Van Vleet, Liberty Common; Logan Wood, Fossil Ridge; Alex Terjak-Wall, Rocky Mountain; and Jack Hosek, Liberty Common.
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SUPER SPIKERS
Several Northern Colorado volleyball teams continued their reputations as powerhouses in the 2015 season. • Eaton won the Class 3A state title, its third in a row. In 2A, Resurrection Christian made the state title game for the third season in a row, falling a set short of a three-peat of championships. • Windsor and Berthoud made the 4A state tournament, and several other local schools contended for conference titles. • The top players from those teams highlight the Northern Colorado All-Area teams.
ALL-AREA VOLLEYBALL FIRST TEAM YER OF THE YEAR PLA
CAIDEN
REXIUS
JESSA ARDT MEGENH VOLLEYBALL
JULIE
WARD
VOLLEYBALL
School: Eaton Class: Senior Why selected: The outside hitter led the team with 360 kills (4.2 per set) and hit .305. She also had 334 digs and 39 aces as Eaton went undefeated and won its third 3A title in a row.
VOLLEYBALL
School: Berthoud Class: Sophomore Why selected: The outside hitter led Berthoud with 288 kills (3.3 per set) and added 393 digs and 37 aces as the Spartans made the 4A state tournament.
School: Berthoud Class: Junior Why selected: The setter had 794 assists (nine per set), 332 digs, 21 blocks and a team-high 58 aces as the Spartans made the 4A state tournament.
TARYNN
SIEG
RILEY
ZUHN
VOLLEYBALL
School: Eaton Class: Junior Why selected: The middle blocker had 92 blocks and 301 kills as Eaton went undefeated and won its third 3A title in a row.
VOLLEYBALL
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Freshman Why selected: The middle blocker led Fossil Ridge with 107 blocks (79 solo) and 234 kills (2.5 per set) while hitting .396.
SECOND TEAM
MADDIE IEL MCDANVOLLEYBALL
School: Resurrection Christian Class: Senior Why selected: The libero had 325 digs to go along with a team-high 77 aces as the Cougars won a conference title and made the 2A title match for the third season in a row.
The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Abby Skipworth, Resurrection Christian; Angela McGownd, Loveland; Jordan Oreskey, Loveland; Kylie Hurst, Windsor; Emiley Larson, Rocky Mountain; and Morgan Weatherwax, Rocky Mountain.
AHEAD OF THE FIELD
Limited numbers create challenges, but that didn’t stop these local field hockey players from working hard to compete against their state competition. • Of the 13 field hockey teams in Colorado, Fossil Ridge hosts the only Northern Colorado squad. The Fire, as they’re known, went 0-15 in 2015, but several players shined and have earned All-Area honors.
ALL-AREA FIELD HOCKEY YER OF THE YEAR PLA
BRYCE
NEWMA
N
FIELD HOCKEY
Coach Peters’ take: Bryce played one of the hardest positions. She plays midfield and has great stick work. She can move anywhere on the field and be successful.
Y MALLOR
KELLUM
FIELD HOCKEY
Coach Peters’ take: Mallory is a speed machine. She can outrun anyone on the field and can dribble the ball at amazing speeds as she flies down the field. Mallory played offense and was our wing player.
Coach Meredith Peters’ take: Mariah is a great defensive player. She played center halfback and made the state all-star team for field hockey. She has unbelievable stopping skills.
MARIAH
BETTIS
FIELD HOCKEY
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ACROBATIC ACES
At the biggest time in the biggest event of the season, Autumn Bottke performed her best. • The Rocky Mountain High School gymnast won a Class 5A state title in the floor exercise this fall. • Her performance was the highlight of a group of local gymnasts in the 2015 season and headlines the achievements of the Coloradoan’s Northern Colorado all-area team.
NA GYM
S T O F T H E YE AR
AUTUMN
BOTTKE
AIDAN
O’CONN
ELL
ZOE
GYMNASTICS
GYMNASTICS
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Junior Why selected: Bottke won a Class 5A individual state title in the floor exercise with a score of 9.825. She was also eighth in the beam and ninth in vault.
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Junior Why selected: O’Connell finished ninth at state in 5A in the floor exercise, 13th in the bars.
SHARPE
E GYMNASTICS
School: Thompson Valley Class: Sophomore Why selected: Sharpee finished 12th at state in 4A in the bars and 15th on the beam.
ARA
K MCKEE
GYMNASTICS
School: Thompson Valley Class: Junior Why selected: McKee finished seventh at state in 4A in the vault.
LEGENDS ON THE LINKS
Northern Colorado was represented very well in boys golf for the 2015 season. • Two teams finished in the top five at their respective state tournaments. • Four individuals finished top five, including Fort Collins High School teammates going 1-2 in Class 5A. • Hunter Paugh won the 5A title at his home course to highlight the boys golf season and headline the Coloradoan’s Northern Colorado All-Area boys golf team. The Coloradoan selected four players each to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA BOYS GOLF FIRST TEAM GO L
FER OF THE YEAR
HUNTER
PAUGH
BOYS GOLF
School: Fort Collins Class: Junior Why selected: Paugh shot four strokes under par at the Class 5A state tournament at Fort Collins Country Club to win the 5A state title at his home course.
E
JOSH
AJ
OTT
BOYS GOLF
School: Fort Collins Class: Senior Why selected: Ott shot one stroke under par at the 5A state tournament to finish second overall. He was also the Front Range League individual champion.
CARIDI
BOYS GOLF
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Sophomore Why selected: Caridi shot two strokes over par at the 5A state tournament to finish tied for fifth.
SECOND TEAM
COL KRANTZ
BOYS GOLF
School: Windsor Class: Junior Why selected: Krantz shot two strokes over par at the 4A state tournament at Fox Hill Country Club in Longmont to finish tied for third in 4A.
The following athletes were selected to the Coloradoan’s second team: Darren Edwards, Thompson Valley; Harrison Turner, Resurrection Christian; Nathan Dwyer, Thompson Valley; and Dillon Stewart, Fossil Ridge.
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DIAMOND QUEENS
Northern Colorado is full of superstar softball players. • The area is always well-represented at state tournaments, and 2015 was no different. • Eaton won a Class 3A title, two others (Mountain View in 4A and Fossil Ridge in 5A) made semifinals, and eight Northern Colorado teams made state tournaments. • Players from those state tournament teams make up the majority of the Coloradoan’s All-Area softball teams. The Coloradoan selected nine players each to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA SOFTBALL FIRST TEAM YER OF THE YEAR PLA
HALEY
DONALD
SON SOFTBALL
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Senior Why selected: The shortstop hit .662 with eight home runs, nine doubles and 34 RBIs as the SaberCats made the 5A semifinals.
NA
ARIAN A CORDOV
MELANIE
SOFTBALL
School: Poudre Class: Sophomore Why selected: The versatile infielder hit .529 with four doubles, four triples, two home runs, eight steals and 20 RBIs. She led Poudre in each category.
STAJDUH
ALORI
BBY
A LUKKES
SOFTBALL
School: Loveland Class: Junior Why selected: The pitcher won 15 games in the circle and had a 1.89 ERA as Loveland won the tough Front Range League. Lukkes was also second on the team with 26 RBIs and five home runs.
AR SOFTBALL
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Senior Why selected: The first baseman hit .460 with five home runs, six doubles and 25 RBIs as the Lobos made the 5A state quarterfinals.
M POJAR
SOFTBALL
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Senior Why selected: The catcher hit .494 with 25 RBIs while managing the pitching staff on Fossil Ridge’s trip to the Class 5A semifinals.
TATUM
REMBAO
ALLIE
SOFTBALL
School: Loveland Class: Junior Why selected: The outfielder hit .561 with 42 runs scored and led 5A with 43 stolen bases on 43 attempts in addition to playing stellar defense. She also had 22 RBIs, nine doubles, five triples and four home runs.
SECOND TEAM
MASON
SOFTBALL
School: Thompson Valley Class: Senior Why selected: The first baseman hit .466 with a team-high 10 home runs, 10 doubles and 31 RBIs.
TARA EN SHADOW
SOFTBALL
School: Mountain View Class: Junior Why selected: The outfielder hit .506 with 40 runs scored, 20 RBIs, five doubles and three home runs. Shadowen also stole 18 bases as Mountain View made the 4A semifinals.
HAILEY
HINSON
SOFTBALL
School: Windsor Class: Senior Why selected: The centerfielder went 26-26 on attempted steals and hit .507 with 18 RBIs as the Wizards made the 4A state tournament.
The following athletes were named to the Coloradoan’s second team: Autumn Anderson, Fort Collins; Kaley Barker, Mountain View; Breanna Hamilton, Windsor; Dani Young, Rocky Mountain; Sam Shuweihat, Fossil Ridge; Kenlee Frank, Greeley West; Taylor Renaud, Eaton; Kassi Reiger, Loveland; and Blair Bernhardt, Loveland.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Bailey Kovac reacts after winning the 100-yard breaststroke event at the 5A State Swimming Championships at Edora Pool Ice Center on Feb. 13. VALERIE MOSLEY/THE COLORADOAN h Will Vombaur gets a hug from his father and coach, Ben, after a first-place win during the 4A State Wrestling Tournament at the Pepsi Center in Denver on Feb. 20. h Sarah McGinley of Heritage Christian tries to get around the Briggsdale defense in the 1A State Quarterfinals on March 10. AUSTIN HUMPHREYS/THE COLORADOAN
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SHOOTING STARS
The 2015-16 high school girls basketball season was filled with many memorable, high-scoring performances. • Locally, five players were in the top five of their classification in scoring. Additionally, most of the best players were versatile leaders. • The talent of those players is reflected in the Coloradoan’s All-Area teams. The Coloradoan selected five basketball players apiece to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM
YER OF THE YEAR A L P
SARAH
EY GIRLS MCGINLBASKETBALL School: Heritage Christian Class: Junior Why selected: McGinley starred as the Eagles made the Great Eight of the Class 1A playoffs. She averaged 19.6 points per game (second in 1A), 11.4 rebounds (seventh), 5.2 assists (sixth), 3.3 steals and 2.5 blocks (fifth).
TUM
TA REMBAO
GIRLS BASKETBALL
School: Loveland Class: Junior Why selected: Shooting 52 percent from the field, Rembao averaged 24.2 points per game, the second-most in 5A. She also averaged 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game.
A AMAND
WARD
GIRLS BASKETBALL
School: Windsor Class: Senior Why selected: Ward led the Wizards in scoring at 23 points per game, good for fourth in 4A. She also averaged 3.8 steals per game (also fourth in 4A) as the Wizards won 21 games and made the Sweet 16.
SAMI K STEFFEC
GIRLS BASKETBALL
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Senior Why selected: Steffeck was the do-everything leader as the SaberCats made the second round of the 5A playoffs. She led the team in scoring at 14.2 points per game. She also averaged five rebounds, 3.5 steals and two assists per game.
RISTINA
K CAVEY
GIRLS BASKETBALL
School: Berthoud Class: Senior Why selected: Cavey was second in 4A in scoring at 26.3 points per game, helping lead the Spartans to 20 wins and a Sweet 16 appearance. She also averaged 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 2.5 assists per game.
The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Anna Haugen, Poudre; Halley Miklos, Liberty Common; Caiden Rexius, Eaton; Sara Jones, Rocky Mountain; and Maison Tolle, Highland
ALL-AREA BOYS BASKETBALL FIRST TEAM
There were plenty of reasons to pay attention to high school basketball in Northern Colorado during the 2015-16 season. • One being the play of many talented individuals who put on remarkable displays throughout the season. • The talent of those players is reflected in the Coloradoan’s Coloradoan All-Area teams. The Coloradoan selected five basketball players apiece to the first and second teams.
SECOND TEAM
YER OF THE YEAR PLA
N BRAXTO ETTEBOYS BERTOL BASKETBALL
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Junior Why selected: The sharpshooter led all of Class 5A in scoring at 23.6 points per game. Ninety-seven 3-pointers in a season is sixth-most in state history. Bertolette set a school record with 48 points in one game, breaking the state record of 3-pointers in one game (16) in the process.
TANNER
ERVIN
OAH
LUKE
BOYS BASKETBALL
School: Resurrection Christian Class: Junior Why selected: Ervin was first in 2A and fifth in all of Colorado in scoring at 24.3 points per game. He shot 45 percent from 3-point territory, making 90 from behind the arc. Ninety 3-pointers ranks 14th in state history for one season.
FICK
BOYS BASKETBALL
School: Resurrection Christian Class: Senior Why selected: The supremely athletic Fick averaged 17.5 points (11th in 2A) and 10.2 rebounds (seventh) as the Cougars won 25 games and finished runner-up in 2A. He also averaged 2.9 points and 2.2 assists per game
N BALDWIN
BOYS BASKETBALL
School: Windsor Class: Senior Why selected: A true point guard, Baldwin ran the offense as Windsor won 19 games and made the Great Eight in 4A. He averaged 6.9 assists per game, the most in 4A and fourth in all of Colorado. He also averaged 12.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game.
JOSE
ORRANT
IA
BOYS BASKETBALL
School: Mountain View Class: Senior Why selected: Orrantia averaged 18.2 points per game, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists as he helped lead the Mountain Lions to 15 wins and the first round of the 4A playoffs.
The following athletes were selected to the Coloradoan’s second team: Jacob Pfaffinger, Fort Collins; Michael Stevenson, Resurrection Christian; Cordell Gillingham, Greeley West; Ben Pratt, Frontier Academy; and Jake Hornick, Thompson Valley.
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Peyton Manning, other former Broncos share stories, honor Northern Colorado athletes at awards ceremony Tuesday
Above: Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speaks at the Northern Colorado Sports Awards banquet. AUSTIN HUMPHREYS/THE COLORADOAN Top: Athletes and their families attend the Northern Colorado Sports Awards at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. AUSTIN HUMPHREYS/THE COLORADOAN
Above: Susan Rader, Brenda Moss and her daughter, Molly, get autographs from former Denver Broncos players. CHELSAE KETCHUM/THE COLORADOAN
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Above: Athletes and their families attend the Northern Colorado Sports Awards at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. AUSTIN HUMPHREYS/THE COLORADOAN. Right center: High school athletes pose before dinner at the banquet. CHELSAE KETCHUM/THE COLORADOAN
Right: Former Windsor football coach Chris Jones receives the Coach of the Year award. CHELSAE KETCHUM/THE COLORADOAN
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MANNING’S MVPS Peyton reflects on high school days, honors athletes MATT L. STEPHENS MATTHEWSTEPHENS@COLORADOAN.COM
LOVELAND - Peyton Manning has won two Super Bowls. He’s a fivetime MVP, national icon and the biggest name in football — even after his retirement. But through all the accolades and accomplishments, it’s the friendships he cultivated as a high school athlete that he cherishes most. Speaking at the Coloradoan’s inaugural Northern Colorado Sports Awards on Tuesday, the former Denver Broncos quarterback entertained a crowd of more than 1,300 attendees — 359 of which were high school athletes — with stories from his youth. Yes, the feeling of holding a Lombardi after a Super Bowl victory is great, but Manning said he imagines it also feels a lot like winning a high school state championship. “(Winning a Super Bowl) is every bit the feeling you think it would be. It’s on the same level of winning a state championship, much like some of the winners in here tonight have accomplished. You work so hard, and it’s the ultimate team effort. That’s why I love football.” Manning said he attended the same school district in New Orleans from grades K-12, so the relationships he had with his teammates helped make his high school achievements feel more special. One of his favorite activities in the offseason, Manning said, is going back home to see his former teammates and talk about the old times — even though that usually means putting up with fantasy football questions from the wives of his friends. In retirement, he’ll have more time to catch up with those longtime friends and do something he hasn’t been able to do for a while — watch football purely for enjoyment. “People tell me that I’m going to miss football, that I’m going to have withdrawals. But I got my fill,” Manning said. “There are things I want to do. I want to see the New York Giants play … I want to see my Tennessee Vols. I want to do a lot of things I haven’t been able to do in 22 years.”
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Coloradoan sports reporter Kevin Lytle speaks with Peyton Manning during the Northern Colorado Sports Awards in Loveland on Tuesday.
“I want to do a lot of things I haven’t been able to do in 22 years.” PEYTON MANNING FORMER BRONCOS QUARTERBACK
Manning was the marquee Tuesday, but the awards show was truly about the athletes. From Wellington to Berthoud, Greeley to Ault, the best high school athletes in the area converged on the Budweiser Events Center to celebrate their seasons, and there was plenty to celebrate. Twenty-four player-of-the-year awards were handed out for the best athletes in each high school sport. No school took home more individual awards Tuesday than Fossil Ridge, claiming six. “In this atmosphere with Peyton
Manning as the guest speaker and all these amazing athletes here, this is awesome,” said Rocky Mountain High School’s Austin Alarid, the Baseball Player of the Year. “I love that I can hang out with my friends here, plus, meeting Peyton Manning, a future hall of famer, you can’t beat it.” There were also four overall awards for the top male and female athletes (regardless of sport), best coach and the athlete who showed the most perseverance. Landon Schmidt, who plays football, basketball and runs track for
Windsor was named Male Athlete of the Year. His football coach, Chris Jones, won Coach of the Year. The Wizards won the Class 4A state football championship in December. Female Athlete of the Year went to Loveland’s Tatum Rembao, who dominated the basketball court and softball diamond, swiping 43 bases on 43 attempts. Jack Briggs won the Overcoming Adversity award. Briggs is a senior sprinter at Fort Collins High School who’s left arm is amputated at the elbow. Briggs qualified for the state track meet this weekend and competed in the Parapan Am Games in Toronto in August. For insight and analysis on athletics around Northern Colorado and the Mountain West, follow sports coach and columnist Matt L. Stephens at twitter.com/mattstephens and facebook.com/stephensreporting.
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Northern Colorado is a hotbed for wrestling talent. • Local high school wrestlers shined this season, and the state tournament was filled with podium finishes for area athletes. • There were seven local champions and 15 top-three finishes. • The strength of those wrestlers is reflected in the Coloradoan’s All-Area teams. The Coloradoan selected 15 players to the first team and 14 to the second team.
ALL-AREA WRESTLING TEAM R
ER OF THE Y ESTL EA R W
OOD GREENW JACOB
WRESTLING
School: Poudre Class: Sophomore Why selected: Going 30-4,
Greenwood won a 5A title at 132 for his second career championship. He was never challenged In the state tournament, he won winning two major decisions, a tech fall and a pin.
JIMMY
FATE
ILL
W UR VOMBA
WRESTLING
School: Windsor Class: Freshman Why selected: VomBaur went 41-3, pulling off an upset of the top seed in Class 4A at 106 pounds to win a state title.
WRESTLING
School: Berthoud Class: Senior Why selected: With three pins and a technical fall at the state tournament, Fate won a 3A title at 160. He finished the season 44-2. It’s his third career title.
ALIREZ
WRESTLING
School: Greeley Central Class: Freshman Why selected: Alirez was perfect as a freshman. He went 45-0, winning a 4A state title at 120. Three of his four wins at state came via pin.
CHAD
RUSTY
LOHR
MORGA
ANDREW
WRESTLING
School: Eaton Class: Senior Why selected: Lohr went 38-9 and made the 3A finals at 152, finishing runner-up.
ELLIS
N
FOGG
PARKER
WRESTLING
School: Highland Class: Senior Why selected: With a 42-1
record, Fogg won a 2A state title at 126. He had three pins and a major decision in a dominant run through the state tournament as he won his second career title.
WRESTLING
School: Berthoud Class: Senior Why selected: With three pins at the state tournament, Ellis finished a 33-2 season with a 3A title at 195 pounds. It’s his second career title.
WRESTLING
School: Thompson Valley Class: Senior Why selected: Without a blemish, Simington won a 4A state title at 160 pounds. He went 44-0 and had three technical falls and a pin at the state tournament. It’s his third career title.
ANDRUE
VLAD
V KAZAKO
ON SIMINGT
WRESTLING
School: Thompson Valley Class: Senior Why selected: Kazakov went 36-3 and made the 4A finals at 126, finishing runner-up.
ROJAS
WRESTLING
School: Greeley Central Class: Junior Why selected: Rojas emerged from the middle of the bracket to make the 4A final at 170, finishing runner-up to end the season 39-6.
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DIEGO
TONY
LAMB
WRESTLING
School: Poudre Class: Senior Why selected: After a state quarterfinal defeat, Lamb came all the way back to finish third in 5A at 126.
K ULASZE
WRESTLING
School: Greeley Central Class: Freshman Why selected: Ulaszek finished a 45-6 season with a 4A thirdplace state finish at 145.
O CALDER
JAKEOB
N WRESTLING
School: Poudre Class: Senior Why selected: Calderon finished a 41-7 season with a 5A thirdplace state finish at 152.
TRUJILLO
COLTON
WRESTLING
School: Highland Class: Senior Why selected: Trujillo finished a 39-8 season with a 2A thirdplace state finish at 152.
INGRAM
WRESTLING
School: Eaton Class: Senior Why selected: Ingram finished a 3216 season with a 3A third-place state finish at 182.
SECOND TEAM The following athletes were selected to the Coloradoan’s second team: Ben Euresti, Greeley Central; Job Greenwood, Poudre; Braydon Besse, Thompson Valley; Kyler Bailey, Berthoud; Bryson Fogg, Highland; Juancito Lucero, Highland; Charles Dunkelman, Loveland; Tyler Shubert, Windsor; Sam Zdenek, Windsor; Zach Kennison, Thompson Valley; Justin Anderson, University; Garrett McCullar, Poudre; Eduardo Rojas, Greeley Central; and Donavon Roker, Greeley West.
ICE MEN
In its last season as the lone high school hockey team in Northern Colorado, Resurrection Christian had an excellent 2015-16 campaign. • The Cougars won 15 games and made the state quarterfinals, losing an overtime heartbreaker. • Resurrection is the only CHSAA-sanctioned team in Northern Colorado (Fort Collins will join as a second next season.) • With one Northern Colorado hockey team, the Coloradoan selected three stars to the All-Area team.
ALL-AREA HOCKEY TEAM Y PLA
ER OF THE YEA
R
T GARRET
DEVINE
School: Resurrection Christian Class: Senior Why selected: Devine, who attends Fossil Ridge, had 24 goals and 12 assists in the regular season.
School: Resurrection Christian Class: Junior Why selected: Baer, who attends Fossil Ridge, had 7 goals and 16 assists in the regular season.
BLAKE
HOCKEY
BAER
HOCKEY
COLIN A JONGSM
HOCKEY
School: Resurrection Christian Class: Junior Why selected: Jongsma, who attends Rocky Mountain, was an assist master as a defenseman. He had 17 helpers in the regular season, in addition to a goal.
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The 2015-16 high school girls swimming season was a showcase of depth in Northern Colorado. • There were several individual and relay state championships and countless top-10 performances. • The talent of those swimmers is reflected in the Coloradoan’s All-Area teams. The Coloradoan selected nine swimmers apiece to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA GIRLS SWIMMING FIRST TEAM R OF THE Y IMME EA R SW
ORGAN
AMERON
BAILEY
KOVAC
M FRIESEN
GIRLS SWIMMING
School: School Windsor Wind Class: Junior Why selected: Friesen won 4A state titles in the 200 IM in a time of 2:03.78 and the 100 breaststroke in a time of 1:02.15. She was also part of the 200 medley relay team that finished fifth and the 400 free relay team that took seventh.
C KOVAC
GIRLS SWIMMING
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Junior Why selected: Kovac won the Class 5A 100-yard breaststroke in 1:03.67. She also anchored the third-place 400 free relay team and the second-place 200 free relay team.
E
DAPHN S WILLIAM
GIRLS SWIMMING
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Senior Why selected: Williams finished third at state in 5A in the 100 butterfly in 56.12 seconds. She also swam on the 200 free relay team that finished fifth and on the 400 free relay that took ninth. She also finished 13th in the 100 breaststroke.
COLEEN
GILLILA
GIRLS SWIMMING
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Sophomore Why selected: Barrier finished fourth in the 5A state meet in the 100 freestyle in a time of 52.13 seconds and sixth in the 200 IM in a time of 2:08.99. She also anchored the fifthplace 200 free relay and ninth-place 400 free relay teams.
BA T STEWAR
GIRLS SWIMMING
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Sophomore Why selected: Stewart was part of the 5A state champion 200 medley relay team. She also finished second in the 100 backstroke and ninth in the 200 IM.
SECOND TEAM
GIRLS SWIMMING
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Freshman Why selected: Gillilan won two 5A state titles. She won the 100 butterfly in 53.60 and also swam on the state champion 200 medley relay team. Gillilan took second in the 50 freestyle in 23.53 and was part of the third-place 400 free relay team.
YLEY
GIRLS SWIMMING
GLOVER
GIRLS SWIMMING
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Sophomore Why selected: Kovac took third in 5A at state in both the 100 breaststroke (1:06.08) and the 200 IM (2:06.48). She was also part of the second-place 200 free relay and third-place 400 free relay teams.
EMILY BARRIER
JAYDEN
N
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Senior Why selected: Glover was part of the 5A state champion 200 medley relay team. Glover finished fourth in the 100 breaststroke in 1:06.13 and seventh in the 200 IM in 2:08.03.
Y
KELSE N VREEMA
GIRLS SWIMMING
School: Mountain View Class: Senior Why selected: Vreeman finished fifth in 4A in diving with a finals score of 449.75.
The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Erin Lang, Loveland; Ashley Peet, Loveland; Morgan McCarthy, Fort Collins; Audrey Reimer, Fort Collins; Haylee Buyers, Thompson Valley; Katie von der Lippe, Thompson Valley; Elise Johnson, Greeley West; Rylee Daniels, Eaton; and Erin Eccleston, Windsor.
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POWER HITTERS
Northern Colorado was a showcase of some of the best high school baseball in the state this season. • Conference titles and highly ranked teams dotted the area and it’s reflected in the Coloradoan’s All-Area teams. • Players from those talented teams make up the All-Area teams, with nine players selected by the Coloradoan to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA BASEBALL FIRST TEAM YE PLA
R OF T H E YEA R
JADON
AUSTIN
ALARID
UHRICH
BASEBALL
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Senior Why selected: The lefty hit .491 with three home runs and led the Lobos with 24 RBIs. On the mound he went 5-0 with a 2.28 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 30.2 innings pitched.
BASEBALL
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Junior Why selected: Uhrich hit .500 with four doubles, four home runs and 23 RBIs.
JAKE ALT GREENW
BASEBALL
School: Windsor Class: Senior Why selected: The righthanded pitcher went 7-0 with a 1.01 ERA. He struck out 68 batters in 48.1 innings pitched as the Wizards won the TriValley Conference.
DALTON
MATT
T BURKAR
BASEBALL
School: Eaton Class: Senior Why selected: Burkart hit .636 with seven doubles, four triples, four home runs and 30 RBIs as Eaton went 18-1 in the regular season.
LL MITCHE
WATSON
LIND
School: Windsor Class: Junior Why selected: Watson hit .444 with 18 RBIs, seven doubles, four triples and four home runs as the Wizards won the Tri-Valley Conference.
BASEBALL
School: Eaton Class: Senior Why selected: Lind hit .554 with 27 RBIs. On the mound he was 6-0 with a 1.34 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 31.1 innings pitched.
EN
BASEBALL
JOE
HOLD RDT BERNHA
BASEBALL
School: Mountain View Class: Senior Why selected: Bernhardt went 6-0 with a 0.75 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 37.1 innings pitched as Mountain View went 17-2 in the regular season. He also hit .367 with 13 RBIs.
KUHN
School: Eaton Class: Senior Why selected: Kuhn hit .582 with eight doubles, four triples, a home run and 23 RBIs as Eaton went 18-1 in the regular season.
MIKE
B ER G
BASEBALL
BASEBALL
School: Thompson Valley Class: Junior Why selected: Berg hit .544 with 11 doubles, six home runs and 26 RBIs.
SECOND TEAM The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Locke Bernhardt, Mountain View; Ivan Thomas, Mountain View; Tyler Shubert, Windsor; Preston Snavely, Fort Collins; Nathan Dill, Fort Collins; Jacob Moyer, Fort Collins; Alex Gonzales, Rocky Mountain; Jake Tomcheck, Resurrection Christian; Chance Eben, Northridge.
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FIERCE FIELDERS High school girls lacrosse in Northern Colorado is an all-area affair. • Thompson Valley High School has the only CHSAA team around, so players from the area go to play for the Loveland school. • That changes next season when a Poudre School District team hosted by Rocky Mountain begins play. • For this year, a trio of stars helped lead Thompson Valley. For their efforts, those three were named to the Coloradoan’s All-Area team.
ALL-AREA GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM PL
OF THE YEA AYER R
JESSICA
N HARRISO
GIRLS LACROSSE
School: Thompson Valley Class: Sophomore Why selected: Harrison, who attends Poudre, was second on the team with 18 goals and first with six assists. She also led the team in ground balls with 23.
INE MADELE
MASON
GIRLS LACROSSE
School: Thompson Valley Class: Sophomore Why selected: Mason, who attends Fossil Ridge, finished the season with 16 goals and four assists and 21 ground balls.
School: Thompson Valley Class: Sophomore Why selected: Wagonmaker led the team with 20 goals and also added five assists.
IE
SYDN MAKER WAGON
GIRLS LACROSSE
QUEENS OF THE GREEN The depth of high-level high school girls golfers in Northern Colorado seems to grow each year. • That trend continued in the 2016 with lots of area players at or near the top of their conference standings and qualifying for state. • Players from those talented teams make up the All-Area teams, with four players selected by the Coloradoan to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA GIRLS GOLF FIRST TEAM GOL
FER OF THE YEAR
LAUREN
LEHIGH
PAIGE
GIRLS GOLF
School: Loveland Class: Freshman Why selected: Lehigh tied for third in regionals to qualify for state and finished second in the Front Range League standings.
GENTRY
N
AILI
GIRLS GOLF
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Senior Why selected: Gentry qualified for state and finished fifth in the Front Range League standings.
BUNDY
GIRLS GOLF
School: Loveland Class: Junior Why selected: Bundy tied for third in regionals to qualify for state and finished ninth in the Front Range League standings.
SECOND TEAM
The following athletes were selected to the Coloradoan’s second team: Kayla Elder, Fossil Ridge; Cammie Fowler, Fossil Ridge; Jessica Zapf, Windsor; Sarah Johnson, Windsor.
ARY HLIN MCLAUG
GIRLS GOLF
School: Thompson Valley Class: Senior Why selected: McLaughlin finished third at regionals to book her fourth ticket to state.
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PLAYING FOR KEEPS High school boys lacrosse may not be at the point in Northern Colorado where every school has a team. • But the sport is growing. Every year the depth of talent seems better and it was true this year. Windsor has one of the top Class 4A teams, while the Thompson Valley and Fort Collins unified squads had solid seasons. • All three teams had many stellar individuals. Those players make up the All-Area teams, with 10 players selected by the Coloradoan to a first team.
ALL-AREA BOYS LACROSSE YER OF THE YEAR PLA
MITCH
KALE
WILSON
BOYS LACROSSE
School: Thompson Valley Class: Senior Why selected: Wilson was ninth in all of Colorado and fifth in 4A with 48 goals. He was ninth in the state and sixth in 4A with 34 assists.
ALEX
R WINKLE
FRENCH
School: Thompson Valley Class: Senior Why selected: The captain led a young group of defensemen and served as a lockdown on opponents’ best attackers.
Team: Fort Collins Unified Class: Senior Why selected: Winkler, who attends Fort Collins, was in all-conference selection in goal for the Vipers.
SCOTT
RUGH
BOYS LACROSSE
Team: Fort Collins Unified Class: Junior Why selected: Rugh, who attends Fossil Ridge, led the Vipers with 28 assists and was second with 34 goals.
BOYS LACROSSE
School: Windsor Class: Senior Why selected: Scott led the Wizards with 33 goals as they spent most of the season near the top of the 4A rankings. He also added 18 assists.
BLOSS
HIGDON
RYAN
BOYS LACROSSE
Team: Fort Collins Unified Class: Junior Why selected: Higdon, who attends Rocky Mountain, led the Vipers with 38 goals and was second with 20 assists.
N CLAYTO
JOSH
KC
BOYS LACROSSE
JAKE
BEN
BOYS LACROSSE
BOYS LACROSSE
School: Windsor Class: Senior Why selected: Bloss led the team with 24 assists and added 17 goals.
GRAVE
HSIN
BOYS LACROSSE
Team: Fort Collins Unified Class: Senior Why selected: Hsin, who attends Fossil Ridge, was the primary faceoff man for the Vipers. He had 14 goals and six assists and led the team with 85 ground balls.
JAKE
BOYS LACROSSE
School: Windsor Class: Senior Why selected: Grave had 19 goals and 18 assists for the Wizards.
HARDY
BOYS LACROSSE
School: Windsor Class: Junior Why selected: Hardy helped anchor the defense as Windsor ranked near the top of 4A all season.
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PITCH PERFECT
The riches in high school girls soccer in Northern Colorado are bountiful. • Any game you attend is sure to have several top-level players, with seemingly every team sporting future Division I talent. • Players from those excellent squads make up the All-Area teams, with 11 players selected by the Coloradoan to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA GIRLS SOCCER FIRST TEAM YER OF THE YEAR PLA
ON
LA
L GABRIE ALD MCDON GIRLS
MADIS S WILLIAM
SOCCER
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Sophomore Why selected: McDonald helped anchor the Lobos to a Front Range League title, allowing nine goals in the regular season.
BAILEY
NEMECH
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Sophomore Why selected: Williams led the Lobos in goals (13) and assists (eight) as they won the Front Range League.
KENADY
EK
GIRLS SOCCER
School: Fort Collins Class: Sophomore Why selected: Nemecheck had a teamhigh nine assists while also adding six goals.
E CHAYNE
GIRLS SOCCER
ADAMS
U KINGSB
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Sophomore Why selected: Adams led the SaberCats with nine goals. She also added two assists.
GIRLS SOCCER
School: Windsor Class: Sophomore Why selected: Kingsbury scored 21 goals in 15 games as the Wizards won the TriValley Conference. She also tied for the team high with 11 assists.
OLIVIA
GIRLS SOCCER
RY
ET BACHEL
NICOLE
H DIETRIC
School: Fort Collins Class: Senior Why selected: Dietrich tied for second in the FRL with 17 goals, which led the team. She also added five assists.
School: Liberty Common Class: Senior Why selected: Bachelet finished second in all of Class 3A with 27 goals. She was seventh in 3A with 11 assists as the Eagles earned the No. 5 seed in the playoffs.
PEERSEN
GIRLS SOCCER
School: Liberty Common Class: Senior Why selected: A captain anchoring the defense, Peersen helped the Eagles allow just 12 goals in 15 regular season games.
SECOND TEAM
BEDARD
H
GIRLS SOCCER
School: Fort Collins Class: Sophomore Why selected: Helping run the midfield, Dietrich had five goals and four assists.
BAYLEE
ANDE
GIRLS SOCCER
RILEY
DEITRIC
GIRLS SOCCER
KYLIE
GIRLS SOCCER
School: Rocky Mountain Class: Senior Why selected: A senior captain, Bedard helped lead a defense that only allowed 11 goals in 15 regular season game. A free kick specialist, Bedard also had two goals and two assists.
F METCAL
GIRLS SOCCER
School: Fossil Ridge Class: Sophomore Why selected: Often playing three in the back, Metcalf was in charge of locking down the center of the defense on her own.
The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Jade Gosar, Rocky Mountain; Allison Gray, Poudre; Taylor Bee, Poudre; Scout Bohlender, Poudre; Maryssa Lucero, Northridge; Remi Clarke, Fossil Ridge; Courtney Koplyay, Fossil Ridge; Nile Koenig, Windsor; Riley Bliesmer, Windsor; Kali Crosby, Fort Collins; and Alison Simpson, Liberty Common.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Fort Collins High School’s Thomas Robillard competes in the 110-meter hurdle event during a track meet at Fort Collins High School on March 25. VALERIE MOSLEY/THE COLORADOAN h Unified goaltender Alexander Winkler takes control of the ball during a game against Boulder at French Field on April 20. AUSTIN HUMPHREYS/THE COLORADOAN h Riley Ostler starts a cheer with the Rocky Mountain High School girls soccer team on May 3. ELIOTT FOUST/FOR THE COLORADOAN
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LIGHTNING IN THE LANES
Fossil Ridge High School has emerged as the premier boys swimming team in Northern Colorado. • The SaberCats are the defending Class 5A champions and primed to make another run at the title this year. • While Fossil Ridge has the most depth, there are tons of other elite-level swimmers in the area. • Those swimmers make up the All-Area teams, with eight selected by the Coloradoan to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA BOYS SWIMMING R OF T IMME ER OF HTEH YEAR W S IMM E YE AR SW
DANNY
AYC NN KDOAV KOVAC
EN
BOYS SWIMMING
L OR LILAN GLIL OREN N GILLILA BOYS SWIMMING
BOYS SWIMMING
BOYS SWIMMING
MATTHE
W
LIS WMIL ATTHEW WILLIS
IG
BOYS SWIMMING BOYS SWIMMING
CRA ARK HCERIM AIG K HEIMARBOYS SWIMMING
BOYS SWIMMING
School: Fossil Ridge
School: Fossil Ridge
School: Fossil Ridge
School: Fossil Ridge
Class: Sophomore
Class: Senior
Class: Senior
Class: Senior
Why selected: Kovac is ranked in the top-five in Class 5A in the 200-yard IM, 100 fly, 100 backstroke and 100 breaststroke. Also a key relay member, Kovac is one of the keys to Fossil Ridge being a contender to repeat as state champions.
Why selected: Gillilan ranks fourth in 5A in the 100 fly, seventh in 100 back and 13th in 100 free.
Why selected: Willis ranks third in 5A in the 200 free and is a key relay member as the SaberCats aim for a repeat 5A title.
Why selected: Heimark ranks fifth in the 5A in the 100 free, ninth in the 50 free and 12th in the 200 free.
BRODY
WIS LE BRODY LEWIS
AUSTIN
IAM
BOYS SWIMMING BOYS SWIMMING
L TELY GLA IAM GATELY
BOYS SWIMMING BOYS SWIMMING
RK PA AUSTIN PARK
BOYS SWIMMING BOYS SWIMMING
DRAKE NUELLO MDA RAKE LLO MANUE BOYS SWIMMING
BOYS SWIMMING
School: Greeley West
School: Thompson Valley
School: Estes Park
School: Greeley Central
Class: Senior
Class: Junior
Class: Senior
Class: Sophomore
Why selected: Lewis ranks third in 5A in the 100 breast, fourth in the 500 free, sixth in the 200 IM and ninth in the 200 free.
Why selected: Gately ranks third in 4A in the 200 free, third in the 500 free, 12th in the 200 IM and 13th in the 100 back.
Why selected: Park ranks first in 4A in the 50 free, fifth in the 100 free, seventh in the 200 free, ninth in the 100 breast and 12th in the 100 fly.
Why selected: Manuello ranks third in 4A in the 100 breast, fifth in the 200 IM, sixth in the 500 free and 11th in the 200 free.
SECOND TEAM The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Mason Fine, Fossil Ridge; Richard Dauksher, Fossil Ridge; Sam Ybarra, Fossil Ridge; Nolan Huey, Fossil Ridge; Alex Dragan, Fort Collins; Chris Eddy, Thompson Valley; Colby Horton, Windsor; and Jackson Buyers, Loveland.
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LOVE OF THE GAME An excellent showing of depth was the highlight of the high school girls tennis season. • Fossil Ridge and Poudre won regional titles in Fort Collins, and throughout Northern Colorado, teams qualified big groups of players for state tournaments. • Players from those talented teams make up the All-Area teams, with 11 players selected by the Coloradoan to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA GIRLS TENNIS TEAM YER OF THE YEAR P LA YER OF THE YEAR P LA
ALESSIA
EA SHAWN
O FABIAN GIRLS TENNIS IA S S ALE O FABIAN
LINDSEY EN LEAFGR TENNIS LINDSEY GIRLS EN LEAFGR
PAGAT EA SHAWN GIRLS TENNIS T A G A P
GIRLS TENNIS
GIRLS TENNIS
EMMA ON HOUGHT GIRLS TENNIS EMMA ON HOUGHT
GIRLS TENNIS
GIRLS TENNIS
ERICA
WILEY GIRLS TENNIS ERICA WILEY GIRLS TENNIS
School: Poudre
School: Fossil Ridge
School: Eaton
School: Fossil Ridge
Class: Senior
Class: Senior
Class: Sophomore
Class: Both are juniors
The performance: Fabiano won a regional title at No. 2 singles to make the 5A state tournament.
The performance: Pagat won a regional title and qualified for the Class 5A state tournament for the fourth time, with all four coming at No. 1 singles.
The performance: Leafgren won a regional title at No. 2 singles to make the 4A state tournament with a 14-0 record.
The performance: The No. 1 doubles team won a regional title to make the 5A state tournament.
Y OURTNE
C EN LEAFGYR E GIRLS TENNIS N T R U CO EN LEAFGR GIRLS TENNIS
School: Eaton
ILY
EM HARPER GIRLS TENNIS EMILY HARPER GIRLS TENNIS
DARCIE
KAISER GIRLS TENNIS DARCIE KAISER GIRLS TENNIS
SEY
KIN N MAWSO GIRLS TENNIS Y E S KIN N MAWSO
School: Eaton
GIRLS TENNIS
EMMA
KIRBY GIRLS TENNIS EMMA KIRBY GIRLS TENNIS
REBECC
A
KIRBY A GIRLS TENNIS REBECC Y B R I K
School: Poudre
GIRLS TENNIS
Class: Junior/senior
Class: Sophomore/junior
Class: Both are sophomores
The performance: The No. 1 doubles team won a regional title and entered the 4A state tournament with a 13-1 record.
The performance: The No. 2 doubles team entered the 4A state tournament with a 13-1 record after winning a regional title.
The performance: The twins won a regional title at No. 4 doubles to make the 5A state tournament with a 10-1 record.
SECOND TEAM The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Tara Teslow, Fossil Ridge; Bailey Koronich, Fossil Ridge; Ky Ecton, Poudre; Koy Ecton, Poudre; Camille Krammer, University; Ashton Hall, Eaton; Kaitlyn Griffith, Eaton; Erinn Hogan, Fossil Ridge; Lindsey Noble, Fossil Ridge; Kim Collamore, Fossil Ridge; Cambri Van Tassell, Fossil Ridge.
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SPEED DEMONS
It seems like every high school boys track and field team has something to brag about. • For some, it’s the pole vaulters. For others it’s sprinters or distance runners. For others it’s the overall team depth. • One constant is the talent. It’s deep in Northern Colorado. • Those athletes make up the All-Area teams, with eight athletes selected by the Coloradoan to the first team and nine to the second.
ALL-AREA BOYS TRACK AND FIELD LETE OF THE YEAR H T A LETE OF THE YE AR ATH
HENRY
D AYMON R HENRY BOYS TRACK D AND FIELD RAYMON BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
S
THOMA D OBILLAR R THOMASBOYS TRACK RD AND FIELD ROBILLA BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
BRYAN
IRD H BRYAN BOYS TRACK AND FIELD HIRD BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
ADAM
TARK S ADAM BOYS TRACK AND FIELD STARK BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
School: Poudre
School: Fort Collins
School: Rocky Mountain
School: Loveland
Class: Senior
Class: Senior
Class: Senior
Class: Senior
Why selected: Raymond won Front Range League individual titles in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs, setting school records in the 800 and 3,200. He’s ranked first in Class 5A in all three races.
Why selected: Robillard is ranked second in 5A in the 110 hurdles and ninth in the 300 hurdles.
Why selected: Hird is ranked fourth in 5A in the 1,600 and ninth in the 3,200.
Why selected: Stark won a FRL title in the 400 and is ranked second in 5A in the race.
N BRENTO
S EMMONN BRENTOBOYS S TRACK AND FIELD EMMON BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
RAMON
ALGADO S RAMON BOYS TRACK AND FIELD O SALGAD
BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
TANNER
ALL W TANNER BOYS TRACK AND FIELD WALL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
JEFF WERF TFFELLING S JE RF FIELD BOYSG TRACK WEAND STELLIN BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
School: Mountain View
School: Mountain View
School: Thompson Valley
School: Heritage Christian
Class: Senior
Class: Senior
Class: Senior
Class: Senior
Why selected: Emmons is ranked first in 4A and fourth in all of Colorado in the pole vault.
Why selected: Salgado edged Emmons for the Northern Conference pole vault title and is ranked third in 4A in the event.
Why selected: Wall won a Northern Conference title in the 300 hurdles and was second in the 110 hurdles. He’s ranked fifth in 4A in both the 110 and 300 hurdles. He’s done all that while competing on a torn ACL.
Why selected: Stellingwerf is ranked eighth in 1A in the 100, seventh in the 200, sixth in the 400, third in the long jump and fith in the discus.
SECOND TEAM The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Cameron Dimas, Fort Collins; Micaylon Moore, Fort Collins; Jack Briggs, Fort Collins (Overcoming Adversity Award winner); Luke Desmond, Windsor; Nolan Kembel, Mountain View; Marcus Quere, Loveland; Dylan Ko, Fossil Ridge; Corbin Mayes, Liberty Common; and Justin Green, Rocky Mountain.
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AHEAD OF THE PACK
Every year Northern Colorado puts on a show at the state track and field meet. • There are always local teams in title contention and tons of individuals who will win state championships. • This season is no different, with deep talent from the sprints to the throws to the distance runs. • Those athletes make up the All-Area teams, with eight athletes selected by the Coloradoan to the first and second teams.
ALL-AREA GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD LETE OF THE YEAR H T A
BECCA ULTE CA SBC ECH
LTETRACK AND FIELD SCHUGIRLS
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
LLA GABRIE D A AL O LLN D IE C R B M GA D
KACEY
L AND FIELD NATRACK McDOGIRLS
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
EYER OCN D KA R TRACK AND FIELD GIRLS DONE
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
A
AUDR AN RAPM ODO K AU N M P KOO GIRLSATRACK AND FIELD
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
School: Fort Collins
School: Rocky Mountain
School: Rocky Mountain
School: Fort Collins
Class: Senior
Class: Sophomore
Class: Senior
Class: Junior
Why selected: Schulte won Front Range League individual titles in the 200- and 400-meter dashes. She’s ranked in the top two in Class 5A in the 200, 400 and 800 and is a key member or relay teams.
Why selected: McDonald swept league titles in the discus and shot put. She’s ranked first in 5A in the discus and fourth in shot put.
Why selected: Doner placed second at the FRL meet in the 1,600 and 3,200 and sixth in the 800. In 5A, she’s ranked ninth in the 800, third in the 1,600 and fifth in the 3,200.
Why selected: Koopman won FRL titles in the 100, high jump and long jump. A school-record holder in the long jump, she’s ranked first in 5A. She’s also ranked fourth in 5A in the high jump and is a key relay member.
CHLOË
OEST W CHLOË WOESTGIRLS TRACK AND FIELD GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
MIA
ORET M MIA T TRACK AND FIELD MOREGIRLS
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
N
LAURE RMAN EN RE O LAFUF N MA GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD OFFER
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
TARYNN
GNN RY STAIE SIEG GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
School: Fossil Ridge
School: Poudre
School: Mountain View
School: Eaton
Class: Senior
Class: Junior
Class: Junior
Class: Junior
Why selected: Woest is ranked first in 5A in pole vault and fifth in the long jump. She’s also top-15 in hurdles.
Why selected: Moret won the FRL title in pole vault and is ranked second in 5A.
Why selected: Offerman is ranked sixth in 4A in the 800, third in the 1,600 and eighth in the 3,200.
Why selected: Sieg is ranked first in Colorado, regardless of class, in the shot put. She’s also first in 3A and second in all of Colorado in the discus.
SECOND TEAM The following athletes made the Coloradoan’s second team: Jasmine Chesson, Fort Collins; Emma Dern, Fort Collins; Tate Thornton, Rocky Mountain; Sydney Teslow, Fossil Ridge; Alex Koschel, Loveland; Emily Leidig, Thompson Valley; Josie Spitz, Berthoud; and Chaynee Kingsbury, Windsor.
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