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Who they are Northglenn Norse Class 5A East Metro Conference Coach: Scott Gallas, 15th season 2011: 7-4 Last Playoffs: 2011
Radebaugh family tradition powers Norse Northglenn shoots for league crown behind returning QB By Craig Harper
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Players to watch QB Jordan Radebaugh 6-0 185 Sr. RB Keith Pham 5-10 170 Sr.
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It wasn’t conditional that there be an unbroken string of Radebaugh brothers at quarterback when Scott Gallas agreed to a second term as Northglenn’s head coach in 2009. But that’s been the case, and it’s one of the reasons Gallas has been able to revive a program that proSenior quarterback Jordan Radebaugh will lead Northglenn in its pursuit of the East duced just four wins from Metro League championship this season. Radebaugh accounted for more than 2,000 2007-09. yards of total offense as a junior. Photo by Pam Wagner Since going 1-9 in `09 with Jarred Radebaugh taking snaps, the Norse have strung together back-to-back and rushed for 638 and 12 TDs in his first year succeeding winning seasons with state playoff berths as the reward. his brother and once again will have plenty of help getJarred amassed 3,000 yards of total offense as a senior in ting to 3,000 yards in Northglenn’s spread offense. Senior Keith Pham had 522 yards (8.6 average) and 2010 and brother Jordan followed with 2,173 yards while accounting for 30 touchdowns last year as Northglenn six TDs rushing, while also catching 30 passes for 344 went 7-4 and beat Denver East in the first round of the yards and three scores. Sophomore receiver Ken Heard, Class 5A playoffs before falling to Pomona. Fortunately the team’s fastest player, figures to improve on 350 yards for Gallas and Northglenn, Jordan Radebaugh is back for (12.5 average, eight TDs) rushing and six catches for 132 a final fling in 2012, and his presence is a big reason the yards and two scores. “He takes the top off coverages,’’ Gallas said of Heard. Norse are thinking East Metro League championship. “It’s been a while since we’ve had some speed at North“We feel we’ll be the team to beat,’’ Gallas said of a revamped East Metro, which does not include 2011’s un- glenn,’’ added Gallas, who resigned as head coach in 2005 beaten champion, Rangeview, or Gateway, which tied and returned two years later as the offensive line coach. Northglenn and Westminster for second place. “We’re “But all our receivers are young and we have some young pretty fortunate to return the all-conference quarterback, guys in the secondary who will have to grow up.’’ Ditto for Northglenn’s linebacking corps, which was and we’ve got a little bit of speed. “But we’re a little young on defense. Hopefully, they’ll hit hard by graduation, forcing the move of Tristan Washgrow up, and if we don’t have injuries we should be OK.’’ ington, who as a lineman led the team with four sacks, “I think we’ve got a legitimate chance,’’ Radebaugh to help fill the need there. Alex Garcia and Barrington said. “Last year we did, but we couldn’t get past Ran- Burnett should make the Norse stout in the defensive geview. But it was a pretty satisfying season. We hadn’t line. Gallas calls the 6-foot-2, 255-pound Burnett “one won a playoff game since ‘06. I think on offense, we’ll be of the most athletic big kids we’ve had.’’ Brady Anderson pretty good. When our defense improves, as I know they (three sacks, three interceptions, 37 total tackles) returns at strong safety. But the focus will be on Radebaugh, who will, we should win a lot of games.’’ The defense will be tested early. The Norse’s first four could stand in the way of Westminster’s running back Patgames include Rangeview and Gateway along with Moun- rick Wilson repeating as East Metro Offensive Player of the tain Range and Horizon from the Front Range League. Year. Two years behind his brother, Jordan had to wait his Northglenn beat Gateway and Mountain Range last season but lost to Rangeview and Horizon, which advanced turn at Northglenn and settled for being the starting free safety in 2010 while Jarred earned a spot on Division II to the second round of the 5A playoffs. Radebaugh and the offense won’t be a concern, even power CSU-Pueblo’s roster. (As a redshirt freshman, Jarred though the Norse lost plenty of weapons, including its will get a look at wide receiver this year.) “I’ve played quarterback all my life. It was tough, but I top two receivers (Jaszon Burbank, 32 catches, five touchdowns; Mitchell Tenorio-West, 34 and four) and No. 3 understood I had to get some learning time in first,’’ Jordan said of not playing quarterback in 2010. “I kind of forrusher (Burbank, 398 yards, six TDs). Though he was “pretty happy’’ with his 2011 output, got the feel of quarterback, but it came back pretty fast.’’ Indeed, Radebaugh topped 100 yards passing nine Radebaugh would like to join his brother in the 3k club. “That’s what I’m working on. I can do it, definitely,’’ he times including eight games in a row prior to the playoff loss to Pomona, when he went 7-of-17 for 72 yards said. Radebaugh passed for 1,535 yards and 18 touchdowns and a pair of interceptions. Radenbaugh also had a pair
5-8 150 Jr. LB Tristan Washington 5-10 175 Sr. SS Brady Anderson 5-10 160 Sr. DL Alex Garcia 6-3 245 Sr. DL Barrington Burnett 6-2 260 Jr.
schedule Aug. 31 Mountain Range Sept. 7 at Gateway Sept. 14 at Horizon Sept. 21 Rangeview Sept. 28 Prairie View Oct. 6 at Lincoln Oct. 12 at Thornton Oct. 19 Brighton Oct. 26 at Westminster
of 100-yard rushing games, topped by 200 yards and four touchdowns against Thornton, and rushed for 97 against Denver East. “He’s really matured as a passer with his knowledge of defenses,’’ said Gallas, who goes into the season with 99 career victories. “He’s a dual threat, and we’re going to get him on the perimeter and put pressure on the secondary to decide if he’s going to run or throw. “He’s got a year’s experience as a starter, so he’ll probably make more mature decisions than he did last year. And, the mose the heat gets turned up, the more relaxed he is.’’ Jarred Radenbaugh passed for 2,007 of his 3,000 yards total offense two year ago, but Jordan feels “he’s more of a runner than me. I’m still a running quarterback. I stay in the pocket more.’’ But the brothers’ ability to run and pass is not the only quality that separates them from other quarterbacks. “They’re both real coachable kids who just love the sport and want to get better,’’ Gallas said.
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Who they are Thornton Trojans Class 5A East Metro Conference Coach: Mike Marquez, 4th season
Trojans look to continue climbing
2011: 5-5 Last Playoffs: 2011 Home Field: Five Star Stadium
Thornton hopes to build on last seasons’ successes By Craig Harper sports@ourcoloradonews.com
With a 5-5 record and the program’s first state playoff appearance since 1995, it seems Thornton turned the corner last season. But fourth-year coach Mike Marquez and his players are the first to admit there’s work to be done if the Trojans are going to take the next step in the revival process and challenge for the East Metro League championship in 2012. They realize last year’s .500 mark was a bit misleading. The victories came at the expense of traditional doormats Denver North, Lincoln, Adams City, Aurora Central and Hinkley. And when they lost, the Trojans lost big - by a combined score of 236-54 to Northglenn, Westminster, Gateway, league champion Rangeview and Pomona in the first round of the playoffs. The numbers - along with Ran-
geview and Gateway no longer in the conference - suggest this could be the year Thornton begins to reverse the latter trend. The figure that stands out the most is 17 - as in returning starters, 10 of those on offense. Participation is up so much, the Trojans are able to field the full complement of three teams Thornton senior running back Kenyan (varsity, junior varsity, freshHuguley. Photo by Pam Wagner man), prompting Marquez to joke, “We ran out of numbers ing roster, we believe (the 2011) acfor helmets.’’ Marquez believes all of that will complishments are at the low end translate into Thornton making a of our expectations. In a league with legitimate run for a title in the re- several similar type programs, we feel vamped East Metro (Brighton, Prairie confident that we should compete for View and Lincoln are in; Rangeview, a league title.’’ To do that, Thornton will have to Gateway, Central, Hinkley and Adams City are out) and a return to the Class play better against the better teams in the league, notably Northglenn, West5A playoffs. “We feel we can compete a little minster, Brighton and Prairie View. more than last year,’’ Marquez said. Trojans continues on 15 “Looking at our schedule and return-
Players to watch WR/DB Demitri Montour 6-0 170 Jr. RB Kenyan Huguley 5-8 170 Sr. TE/DE Kailon Evans 6-4 240 Sr. WR Isaiah Hardy 6-0 160 Sr. OLB Francisco Burciaga 5-10 175 Sr. K Jackson Reuter 6-1 165 Jr. DE Antonio Gonzales 6-2 235 Jr. QB Marcus Del Hierro 5-8 150 Jr. TE/DE Bryan Weingarten 6-5 195 Jr. DB Alec Aguilar 6-0 160 Jr. LB Mateo Burciaga 5-11 185 Jr.
schedule Sept. 1 at Hinkley Sept. 7 Skyview Sept. 14 at Adams City Sept. 20 at Aurora Central Sept. 28 at Lincoln Oct. 5 Brighton Oct. 12 Northglenn Oct. 20 Westminster Oct. 26 at Prairie View
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Westminster Wolves Class 5A East Metro Conference Coach: Kerry Dennison,
Wilson, Wolves ready for spotlight With standout running back returning, Westy should contend for league crown By Craig Harper sports@ourcoloradonews.com
It’s hard to go unnoticed after rushing for 1,395 yards and 16 touchdowns while being named the East Metro League’s Offensive Player of the Year. Despite those accomplishments, that was one of the predominant emotions Westminster’s Patrick Wilson felt after the 2011 season, and, as a result, he enter his senior year with a chip on his shoulder. Wilson looked and looked, but could not find his name listed on any Class 5A all-state teams not even an honorable-mention notation, though there were some players listed whose statistics fell short of his. “I think it bugged him,’’ said Kerry Denison, the league’s coach of the year for leading Westy to a 6-4 record and tie for second place. “He was (offensive) player of the year in our conference, he rushed for 1,400 yards and doesn’t make all-state. He outrushed five or six kids that were on that allstate, honorable-mention team. “I think he’s got a mission now. I think he understands what he needs to do.’’ “It gives me motivation,” Wilson said. His benching as a sophomore for fumbling issues did the same, and Wilson responded with a breakthrough season as the fullback in Westy’s rushheavy Wing-T offense. Led by Wilson’s seven 100-yard games, the Wolves averaged almost 320 yards rushing and 32.6 points per game and qualified for the 5A playoffs, losing 49-8 to Chaparral in the first round. Wilson, who has added about 10 pounds and now goes 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, seems primed to ratchet his game up another level. And that might be necessary in order for the Wolves to continue the program’s upward mobility in Denison’s third year at the helm. Westy’s two straight playoff appearances are the school’s first in more than two decades. The Wolves lost their Nos. 2 and 3 rushers to graduation, Augustine Sanchez and Junior Valdez and unexpectedly had to replace quarterback Austin Ragsdale, a two-year starter who was ruled academically ineligible, with sophomore Jake Walklett. Does that mean Wilson will shoulder a bigger burden of the offensive load? Not necessarily, Dennison insists. At running back, “We’ve got some kids coming up that can take away the focus on (Wilson),’’ Dennison said. Specifically, Ryan Belarde, an allconference defensive back, and Alfred Romas, who will flank Wilson. “I really
believe Ryan’s just as good as (Sanchez and Valdez),’’ Denison said. “He’s a very tough kid who’s not scared to hit, and he’s already getting letters from colleges.’’ Added Wilson, “We’ve got two guys who I think will be just as good, if not better. I don’t think (my number of carries) will go up. I like the amount; I think I averaged about 20. We do have a run-heavy offense, but we’re doing a lot more passing this year to take the load off the running game and keep the defense honest.’’ That’s where Walklett, 6-1, 165, who quarterbacked the freshman team to a 7-1 record, will factor in. “He can throw the ball and he does a good job running the offense,’’ Denison said. “He’s going to have to learn as we go, but I’m confident in him. He’s been working all summer and he understands what his role is.’’ Westy averaged less than 30 yards passing per game in 2011 and will try to replace Alex Daniels, their leading receiver with five catches for 146 yards and three touchdowns, with James Lewis, a 6-1, 170-pound junior. So there’s no question the accent is on running the ball. And that’s not likely to change drastically with Wilson lining up behind the quarterback. The Wolves also return two offensive linemen who were two-way starters center Leo Degenstein and tackle Mike Hoff — to pave the way for Wilson and the running game. Many of Westy’s offensive starters will play on defense as well, and Denison said the Wolves probably will focus more on a four-man front as opposed to last year’s 3-4. “We have kind of a small group, but our defense will fly around a little bit more this year. But we’re pretty young, so we’ll put more offensive guys on the defensive side and try to be more of an attacking defense.’’ Defensive shortcomings in the past was a prime reason Denison turned to the Wing-T and hired Greg Mattei, a former Westy head coach and Monarch assistant, as his offensive coordinator. “By slowing it down and utilizing the clock, it keeps us in games,’’ Dennison said. “We’re not the biggest team, but we run it right and we run it well - I think we were third in the state last year in rushing - and it fits our mold.’’ Wilson has received inquiries from the University of Wyoming and hopes a banner senior season will entice more recruiters from FBS and FBC schools. Technically, Wilson plays fullback
3rd season 2011: 6-4 Last Playoffs: 2011 Home Field: District 50 Memorial Stadium
Players to watch RB/CB Patrick Wilson 5-11 185 Sr. RB/DB Ryan Belarde 5-6 150 Jr. Junior running back Ryan Belearde, left, tries to avoid senior middle line backer Jordan Thompson during drills earlier this month. Photo by Pam Wagner in the Wing-T. But don’t be fooled: he runs like a traditional tailback or halfback. Most of Westy’s running plays start with Wilson hitting the middle on trap plays that enable him to turn his quickness and speed into long gains (he averaged 7.8 yards per carry in 2011). Wilson patterns his play after Reggie Bush, and also likes Matt Forte and LaDainian Tomlinson. “I like making people miss more than trying to run over them,’’ he said. “I like to use my vision a lot and accelerate by people and try to score as much as possible. That’s where I think the fumbling came in a lot, trying too hard to score. A lot of the fumbles came from reaching for first downs and stuff like that.’’ Wilson got off to a good start statistically as a sophomore in 2010, but was sidelined by fumbling issues. He focused on keeping two hands on the ball and keeping it close to the body, and met with vastly improved results last season except for a costly fumble that led to Rangeview’s final touchdown in a 34-22 loss that cost Westy a chance at the East Metro title. “I never really had a lot of fumbles before that,’’ he said. “I think I got it back together last year, though. This year, hopefully no fumbles and 2,000 yards.’’ And greater recognition, which would be aided by another breakthrough season for his team. “Our main goal is making it to the playoffs and winning at least two games,’’ Wilson said. “We’ve been shaky (in the playoffs); I think everyone was nervous. We should be ready this year, though.’’
C/DT Leo Degenstein 6-0 270 Sr. OT/DT Mike Hoff 6-3 240 Sr LB/QB Jordan Thompson 5-9 185 Sr. LB Roman Orozco 5-8 180 Sr. QB Jake Walklett 6-1 165 So. RB/DB Alfred Ramos 5-7 160 Jr. WR/DB James Lewis 6-1 170 Jr. OG/LB Joe Paulisol 5-11 210 Jr.
schedule Aug. 31 Fossil Ridge Sept. 7 at Mountain Vista Sept. 14 Longmong Sept. 21 Gateway Sept. 28 at Brighton Oct. 5 at Prairie View Oct. 12 Lincoln Oct. 20 at Thornton Oct. 26 Northglenn
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Who they are Holy Family Tigers Class 3A Northern Conference Coach: Mike Gabriel, 5th season
Sommers, Tigers focused on new heights
2011: 8-3
After disappointing playoff exit, Holy Family believes right pieces in place
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Most football teams might be content after an 8-3 season and a playoff appearance in just its second year at the Class 3A level. Holy Family is not one of those teams. The Tigers have their sights set squarely on improving upon last season’s finish and, despite the loss of many key players from last year’s senior-laden team, they feel a 3A Northern League title and even a state championship are well within reach. “I wouldn’t say last year was solely a disappointment because we made the playoffs for the first time at 3A, but anytime you get into the postseason and lose in your first game it is kind of disappointing,” Holy Family coach Mike Gabriel said. “We’re proud of last year’s team but at the same time we’re extremely excited about what we think we can accomplish this year. “The goal is to go deep into the postseason and I definitely think a state title is possible with this group.” One of the biggest reasons excitement is so high in the Tigers’ camp is the progression of quarterback David Sommers. The junior threw 16 touchdowns against just nine interceptions. “We’re putting a lot more on Junior quarterback David Sommers threw 16 touchdowns last season for David’s (shoulders) this year,” Holy Family. Photo by Pam Wagner Gabriel said. “We are really looking for big things from him this season after how well he its philosophy without the powerful running of Clay to rely on, but he is confident that the passing game and played both last season and in camp.” Although last season’s statistics clearly indicate that junior running back Jarred Deherrera can combine to Sommers is improving as a quarterback, he believes the fill that void. “Losing a kid like that will definitely have an effect,” reasons why he has progressed the most do not show up Gabriel said. “But I think Deherrera is ready take over. It’s in the box score. “I think I’ve improved the most as far as reading de- a contrast in styles. Connor was more of a `run you over’ fenses and just commanding the offense as a whole,” back and (Jarred) is more of a ‘run around you’ back. It’ll Sommers said. “My leadership qualities are better. I think be a different type of running game but we’re confident it will work.” I’ll continue to improve.” Although Deherrera may lack the same kind of power Sommers’ growth can also be attributed to the success of a running game that averaged more than 5.5 yards as Clay, he feels his speed and ability to see an opening per carry. The biggest reason the ground game was so in the defense quickly will become assets that will be successful last season was the presence of Connor Clay, vital to the offense. “I think I’m ready,” he said. “I’ve been running bea punishing runner who gained more than 1,200 yards as a senior. His departure leaves the offense without, at hind Connor for two years and I think we will miss him but with the line we have I think we’ll be ok. I think I least statistically, its most prolific weapon. “Connor was a great player,” Sommers said. “But I’m have to learn to run behind my pads better, but my abilexcited about what the rest of the offense will be able to ity to bounce outside is something I think will help me do. The running backs and receivers will need to step up succeed. I’m prepared for what’s to come.” The offense is not the only side of the ball that will be and I think they will.” Gabriel believes the offense will be forced to adjust forced to adjust after dramatic losses. The Tigers will en-
Players to watch QB David Sommers 5-11 165 Jr. RB Jarred DeHerrera 5-10 165 Sr. OL/DL Daniel Kubistek 6-0 215 Sr. WR/DB/RB Tyler Hsin 5-11 160 Sr.
schedule Aug. 31 at Faith Christian Sept. 7 D’Evelyn Sept. 14 at Mead Sept. 21 Silver Creek Sept. 28 Berthoud Oct. 6 at Thomas Jefferson Oct. 12 Erie Oct. 19 at Frederick Oct. 26 Centaurus Nov. 2 Denver North
ter the season without a number of key defensive players from last year’s talent-laden senior class. The losses of defensive standouts Nico Elliott, Sam Quinn, Jake Balthazor, and Kyle Spengler will mean that a younger crop of players must step into the starting lineup and replace the core of a defense that allowed the fewest points in the league last season. “Our defense up the middle was so strong last year with Elliott, Spengler and Quinn,” Gabriel said. “It will hurt us to play without them but our young kids have to step up and I definitely think they’re capable.” This year the Tigers leave the 3A Metro North League for the smaller 3A Northern. After a five-game non-conference schedule, the Tigers will begin their run to a potential league title and attempt to continue to build upon the growing heights the program has reached in each of its three seasons at the 3A level.
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Who they are The Academy Wildcats Class 2A Flatirons Conference Coach: Park Vogel, first season 2011: 8-3 Last Playoffs: 2011 Home Field: Adams 12 North Stadium
Players to watch QB/DB Devan Caswell 5-9 150 So. OL/DL Ricky Emerson 6-0 235 Sr. FB/DB Jj Pita 5-10 140 So. RB/DB Anthony Ramirez 5-10 160 Jr. TE/DB Joey Ray 5-10 170 Jr.
schedule Aug. 25 vs. Eaton After a four year absence, Park Vogel is back as head coach at The Academy. The Wildcats are coming off a successful season that saw them go 8-3 and advance to the Class 2A playoffs. Photo by Pam Wagner
Aug. 31 at Florence Sept. 8 vs. University
New coach, same expectations for Wildcats
Sept. 15 vs. Sheridan
Academy to rely on ground attack
Oct. 5 vs. KIPP Denver Collegiate
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Park Vogel is back at The Academy and is bringing a whole new philosophy, one that Alan Jackson would be proud of. Vogel wants his players to be a little more country. He wants his team to adapt an attitude that has helped small-town teams like Wray, Florence, Brush and Olathe win the state title over the past few years. “Our philosophy is to play like country kids and not be city kids,” said Vogel, who coached Academy to its first winning season in 2005. “You look at the history of the state; many teams from the smaller towns have dominated. That’s the mentality we are trying to develop.” Ironically it was a team from the country that ended Academy’s playoff run last season. The Wildcats, who were 8-3 last year, lost 43-13 to Olathe in the opening round of the playoffs. “We’ve been finesse the past few years,” said Vogel. “We are planning to go back to running between the tackles and being hardnosed. Getting that country attitude.” Academy will use more of a Power-I offense this season, which is slightly different than what was played during Seth Replogle’s four-year coaching tenure with
the Wildcats. Replogle left in the offseason to coach Overland High School. What may be the biggest asset to Academy’s new style is its size and depth up front in the trenches, which is one of the Wildcats biggest strengths. “I think that’s a big strength. Our line is very solid,” senior lineman Ricky Emerson said. “That should be big for us this season. Everybody has a great attitude and works hard.” The Wildcats will have to fill a big void left by tailback Barron Underwood. Underwood, who graduated last season, amassed more than 2,000 yards on the ground in 2011 and rushed for 22 touchdowns. Vogel and the coaching staff are hoping that junior Anthony Ramirez, who moves to tailback from wide receiver, will take over that load. “We have to work on his toughness a little bit,” the coach said. “But he definitely is quick.” Ramirez was Academy’s leading receiver last season with 217 receiving yards, but he also gained 344 yards on the ground and scored four rushing touchdowns. Ramirez’s speed will be a valuable asset in the backfield. “He has to learn to hit the hole and get down field,” Vogel said. “He likes to dance around and pop it outside. Rightfully so, he is one of those guys who has good wheels and good vision.”
Sept. 29 at The Pinnacle Oct. 13 vs. Middle Park Oct. 20 vs. Faith Christian Oct. 27 at Bishop Machebeuf
Jj Pita will be Academy’s primary fullback, while sophomore Devan Caswell will replace Riley McGiboney as the Wildcats’ quarterback. McGiboney passed for 330 yards and two touchdowns last season. Defensively, Vogel believes his team is set on the defensive line and has some talent in the secondary. Safety Joey Ray, who had two interceptions last season, will return to be a leader on the defense. “We have a lot of depth (on the defensive line), which is unusual for a school this size,” Vogel said. “There is a lot of talent in the secondary, but we are weak at linebacker.” The Wildcats defense will be tested early this season. On Saturday they hosted Eaton and then on Friday they travel to Florence to face the defending state champions.
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Who they are Legacy Lightning Class 5A North Metro Conference Coach: Wayne Voorhees, 10th season 2011: 4-6 Last Playoffs: 2011 Home Field: Adams 12 North Stadium
Players to watch QB Patrick Medina 6-3 215 Sr. LB Jakob Bublitz 6-1 215 Sr. DE/TE Skylar McWee 6-2 223 Sr. WR Mitch McCall 6-2 165 Sr. RB Phydell Paris 5-10 191 Sr. QB Steven Yoshihara 6-3 215 Sr. WR/K/P Travis Baum 6-1 165 Sr. C Aaron Montoya 6-2 265 Sr. S Mat Drotar 6-0 170 Sr. LB Conner Ayers 5-9 179 Sr.
schedule Aug. 31 at Bear Creek Sept. 7 at Broomfield Sept. 14 Chaparral Sept. 20 Fort Collins Sept. 28 Arvada West Oct. 4 at Pomona Oct. 12 at Fairview Oct. 18 Boulder Oct. 25 at Ralston Valley
Legacy to rely on rushing game Healthy Paris hoping to carry the load for surging Lightning By Jonathan Maness jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com
Legacy’s Phydell Paris has paid his dues. Now it’s time for the senior tailback to be rewarded. Paris, who is one of the top running backs in the state, has had to battle through injuries the previous two seasons. He dealt with a troublesome highankle sprain during his sophomore season and he broke his ankle last season and was forced to miss the final five games. “It was really frustrating to watch,” Paris said. “I felt like I was just hitting my peak and to be done on just one play is heartbreaking. You just want to get out there and play so bad.” The 5-foot-10, 191-pound running back was enjoying a pretty stellar season before suffering the devastating injury against Fairview. He scored touchdowns in each of the first three games and rushed for 100 yards in two of the first three contests - including when he pounded out 166 yards against Broomfield in the second game of the season. Even before he left the game against Fairview he racked up 30 yards on four carries. The injury not only ended Paris’ season it crushed Legacy’s running game. “That killed us,” Legacy’s coach Wayne Voorhees said. “He was running well before the injury and you could just see the wind come out of our sails at that point. We didn’t have a lot of depth at that position and losing him just killed us.” The Lightning lost three of their final five games and was held to only nine yards on the ground in their 38-7 loss to Grandview in the opening round of the playoffs. This season, Paris has taken the steps needed to make sure an injury of that caliber doesn’t happen again. He spent the majority of the offseason working on strengthening his body and being in great shape going
Kyle Ray (45) and Matt Atkin (67) follow Phydell Paris (34) in his run downfield at Legacy’s preseason scrimmage on Aug. 18. Photo by Pam Wagner. into his senior season. “He’s really worked hard,” said Voorhees, who is entering his 10th year as Legacy’s football coach. “He understands that he needs to stay healthy and this is his opportunity to go on to the next level. He has worked his tail off to do anything he can to stay healthy.” With Paris back it should help at least negate the loss of wide receiver Camren McWee, who led the squad with 751 receiving yards and caught six touchdowns. “Anytime you lose players it’s tough, but we have a lot of great kids that are excited to have a chance to play,” Voorhees said. “Especially some great skill guys returning that have experience.” Quarterbacks Patrick Medina and Steven Yoshihara will be competing for snaps next to Paris. Medina saw the majority of the time last season, throwing for 1,256 yards and nine touchdowns. It isn’t out of the question that both quarterbacks will see time under center this season. “We are going to see how it works out,” Voorhees said. “We want to mix it up on offense. We run a spread offense and hopefully we can give our running back
and quarterback a chance to run the ball a little bit and keep people off balance.” Defensively, the Lightning will have a big void to fill at linebacker with the graduation of Austin Yurko, who manned Legacy’s defense. Yurko led the squad in tackles (108) and sacks (6.5) last season. “It’s hard to replace a guy like Austin, but we are doing our best,” said senior linebacker Jakob Bublitz, who had 85 tackles last season. “We have some guys that need to step up. I feel the best side of the team is the defense and that is what we are going to strive to be this season.” The schedule won’t be easy for the Lightning, who finished 4-6 the previous two seasons. However, it never is easy when it comes to the North Metro Conference. Four teams from the conference made the playoffs last season, including Pomona, which advanced to the semifinals, and Ralston Valley, which made the quarterfinals. “We want to get back to our winning ways,” Paris said. “We struggled the past few years. We know we have a tough league, but we feel we can hold our own.”
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WHO THEY ARE POMONA PANTHERS Class 5A North Metro League Coach: Jay Madden, 10th season 2011: 11-2 Last Playoffs: 2011 Home Field: North Area Athletic Complex
PLAYERS TO WATCH QB Alec Feland 5-11 165 Sr. WR/S Mitch Colin 6-0 165 Sr. WR/DB Dominic Martinez 5-8 160 Sr. LB/TE Deshon Mayes 6-3 210 Sr. DE/LB Zach Anderson 6-0 235 Sr. DE/LB Zayne Anderson
Weapons abound for Panthers on both sides Quarterback Feland among returners for defending league champions By Brian Miller bmiller@ourcoloradonews.com
When Pomona’s football team hits the field Aug. 31 for the 2012 season opener against Broomfield, there will be a handful of big names from last year’s squad no longer in uniform. But the ones who are still around should cause plenty of concern for opposing teams. The Panthers bring back five starters on each side of the ball, and they are far from after-thoughts. Quarterback Alec Feland, who passed for 2,213 yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior, is back under center. Two of his top three weapons — senior wide receivers Mitch Colin and Dominic Martinez — return as well. On defense? The dangerous trio of linebacker Deshon Mayes and twins Zach and Zayne Anderson will cause plenty of headaches, as will Ricky Rodriguez and Scotty Phillips in the secondary. There are some questions surrounding the running game and depth on the offensive and defensive lines, but big things are expected from the defending Class 5A North Metro Conference champions.
Pomona senior quarterback Alec Feland runs the ball upfield during an intersquad scrimmage Aug. 16 at Pomona High School. The returning starter, Feland threw for more than 2,200 yards as a junior. Photo by Brian Miller “Obviously we’ve got a lot of skill players back. We’re looking good on that side, but we still have a lot of work
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Who they are Horizon Hawks Class 5A Front Range League Coach: Frank Ybarra, 9th season 2011: 9-2 Last Playoffs: 2011 Home Field: Adams 12 North Stadium
players to watch WR/DB Dustin Rivas 6-0 165 Sr. DL Easton Robbins 5-11 200 Sr. FB/LB Chad David 6-0 215 Sr. OL/DL Spencer Elliott 6-2 215 Sr. OL/DL Jordan Trujillo 6-0 235 Sr. DB/WR Steven Sumey 5-8 160 Sr. DB/RB Chad Reffel 6-1 215 Sr. LB/RB Dante Chand 5-10 185 Sr. QB Auston Stackhouse 6-2 200 Sr. DL/RB Gunnar Campbell 6-0 200 Jr. LB Brandon Halperin 6-1 195 Jr.
schedule Aug. 31 at Wekiva, Fl. Sept. 7 at Regis Jesuit Sept. 14 Northglenn Sept. 22 Columbine Sept. 29 at Mountain Range Oct. 5 Poudre Oct. 12 at Rocky Mountain Oct. 18 Fort Collins Oct. 25 at Fossil Ridge
Hawks out to defend league title Playoff loss has Horizon hungry for more By Jonathan Maness jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com
The Horizon Hawks have a chip on their shoulder, but can you blame them? After winning the Front Range League title last season, Horizon’s football team was ousted in the second round of the Class 5A state playoffs after a disappointing 10-0 defeat to the Lakewood Tigers. The Tigers went on to lose in the state title game to Columbine 41-31. “Knowing the team you lost to in the playoffs went on to the state championship leaves a bittersweet taste,” senior defensive lineman Easton Robbins said. “We feel we beat ourselves (against Lakewood) and definitely want to go deeper this year.” Horizon has a lot to build on after last season’s success. The Hawks won nine straight games and cruised past Rampart in the first round, 49-0. They also return senior wide receiver/cornerback Dustin Rivas, who was the league’s MVP last season. Rivas was dominant on both sides of the ball, finished the season with 457 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. He was also just as lethal on the defensive side of the ball, intercepting six passes. “We feel like Dustin is the top player in the league,” Horizon’s head coach Frank Ybarra said. “We are going to utilize him as much as possible.” On defense, Rivas, Steven Sumey, Chad Reffel and Dante Chand will return to man the Hawks’ secondary, which Ybarra believes is the best in the state. “Our secondary can matchup with anybody in Colorado,” Ybarra said. “They are all four back and are seniors now. They started last year and played some of the best teams in the state and held their own.” Chand will be used at safety and linebacker, while Jordan Iacovetta will also help out in the secondary.
Horizon senior Steve Summey, black jersey, looks to cut upfield after going in motion as quarterback Auston Stackhouse takes the snap during a preseason practice. Photo by Pam Wagner. However, the rest of the defense has a few question marks since the Hawks lost six starters from last year. “Our defense will need a little help,” Ybarra said. “The starters we lost were all-conference kids.” Having Robbins returning to man the defensive line will help, especially since he was chosen to the FRL first team last season. On offense, senior Auston Stackhouse will take over at quarterback after Brent Albrandt graduated. The Hawks will also have to replace Andrew Patrick and Brent Henry, who were the top running backs on last year’s squad. Horizon will turn to senior Chad David to take on a bigger load. David had eight rushing touchdowns last season and led the FRL in scoring. “We have a lot of expectations to fulfill,” David said. “We have camaraderie and chemistry through the team that will help us this season.” Ybarra feels that Horizon’s offense can cause problems with a a variety of offensive sets. “We can pound defenses in the mouth or throw the ball over them,” Ybarra said. “I call our offense multiple. We can run the Power-I and
throw the ball over the defense’s head or we can spread out and pound the ball.” That type of offense should give the Hawks a little advantage, especially since they have to battle through a brutal early schedule. Horizon opens the season on the road in Florida against Wekiva High School and then faces Regis Jesuit, Northglenn and Columbine. “We have a tough early schedule so we can’t run the table - like we did last year winning nine in a row,” Ybarra said. “We are going to take some bumps and bruises early, but it will help us in the long run.” The biggest key for the Hawks is to not be intimidated, especially against a much larger team like Wekiva. “They are big, with two hosses at running back, both about 225 (pounds),” Ybarra said. “Our kids can’t be intimidated by their size, but we have a great group of leaders on our team that know what is at stake.” The Hawks open league play on Sept. 29 at Mountain Range and will host league-rival Poudre the following week for homecoming.
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WHO THEY ARE MOUNTAIN RANGE MUSTANGS
Mustangs ready for next level Return to playoffs, winning record goal for Mountain Range sports@ourcoloradonews.com
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PLAYERS TO WATCH RB/FS Preston DeHerrera 5-8 165 Sr. RB/LB Tom Commander 5-9 200 Sr. RB/LB Gabe Gillespie 5-10 215 Jr. DT Keonte Moore 6-1 240 Sr. NT Jorge Morales 6-0 275 Jr. OL/DL Tylor Goodson 5-11 205 Sr. QB Andrew Wamsley 6-0 165 Jr. WR Kyle Dunbabin 6-1 170 Jr. RB/CB Elisha Rocha 5-4 130 Sr. RB Ben Waddell 6-0 185 Jr.
By Craig Harper Mountain Range’s rise to respectability in Class 5A football was a gradual process since its move up from 3A in 2009. In fact, until last year - when the Mustangs went 5-5 and made their playoff debut — stagnant was a more accurate depiction with three straight 3-7 seasons. But, buoyed by its breakthrough season, Mountain Range has its sights set on greater achievements, despite the loss of its quarterback, No. 1 rusher and seven defensive starters. “Our goal last year was to reach .500,’’ said fourth-year coach Bryan Davey. “This year it’s .500 or better and win a playoff game, which I think is manageable for us.’’ The 2011 Mustangs went 3-2 and tied Rocky Mountain (a team they beat 23-21) for second place in the Front Range League. They had a chance to tie Horizon for the conference title but lost 30-0 to the Hawks in the final regular-season game, then fell to 57-21 to Highlands Ranch in the playoffs. “We want to be in contention for the league championship and get the win this time,’’ said Preston DeHerrera, a senior two-way starter. “We kind of got punched in the face by a long TD on the first play (against Horizon). We need to persevere through things like that. “But we had a real good off-season and I think talentwise we can play with them. There’s more of a team feeling this year.’’ “We have a good-sized senior class,’’ Davey added. “We’re coming off the best record we’ve had (in 5A; the ‘08 team went 8-2 but missed the 3A playoffs) and played Horizon for the league championship. We got blown out, but I think we built some excitement.’’ If The Mustangs can build some defensive consistency, their goals could be attainable. They return eight offensive starters along with a bevy of running backs, but lose seven regulars on defense. That’s why Davy sees DeHerrera’s role changing somewhat. The Mustangs’ No. 2 rusher and tackler last year, DeHerrera is the top returnee in both categories. He figures to be a mainstay on both sides of the ball, but Davey believes the 5-foot-8, 165-pounder is more valuable as a defensive leader. “He’ll play both sides, but his primary focus probably will be defense,’’ Davey said. “If he goes down defensively, we take a step back. He’s one of our fastest players - he just ran three 4.7’s (40-yard dashes) - and just has to learn to use his speed.’’ DeHerrera (80 carries, 460 yards, 5 touchdowns) and fellow senior Tom Commander (88, 345, 3) essentially were co-No. 2 rushers last year behind Anthony Apodaca (791 yards, 6 touchdowns), who has graduated. But the emergence of Gabe Gillespie and other juniors should enable Davey to reduce DeHerrera’s load and keep him fresher for defense. Davey said DeHerrera was on the field for about 75 percent of Mountain Range’s offensive plays, and the goal this year is for 60-75 percent. “That’s what I understand,’’ said DeHerrera, who plays a roaming free safety and last year had 70 total tackles
Class 5A Front Range League Coach: Bryan Davey, 4th season 2011: 5-5 Last Playoffs: 2011 Home Field: Adams 12 North Stadium
Mountain Range seniors Tom Commander (5) and Preston DeHerrera (8) practice a handoff at Adams 12 North Stadium on Aug. 14. Photo by Pam Wagner.
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Who they are The Pinnacle Timberwolves Class 2A Flatirons Conference Coach: Eric Hahn, 5th season 2011: 0-10 Last Playoffs: none Home Field: Five Star North Stadium
who to watch for QB Hector Venegas 5-10 155 Jr. RB/LB David Kerley 5-9 170 Sr. WR Chris Genovez 6-0 175 Sr. DL Todd Johanson 6-3 225 Jr.
The Pinnacle head coach Eric Hahn addresses the players at the conclusion of preseason practice Aug. 17. Hahn and the Timberwoles are looking to bounce back from a winless 2011. Photo by Pam Wagner
Timberwolves believe turnaround is coming After winless campaign a year ago, The Pinnacle ready to bounce back By Josh Casey sports@ourcoloradonews.com
There is a sense of excitement that surrounds The Pinnacle Timberwolves football program. Coaches have playoff expectations and players have their sights set on lofty individual and team-oriented goals that suit a team representing a school called Pinnacle. None of this seems befitting for a team that did not have a single victory to its credit during the 2011 season. “We have very high expectations this year,” The Pinnacle coach Eric Hahn said. “Last year our games were basically over by halftime. This year we will be very competitive and our games will be close.” Hahn’s enthusiasm comes despite last year’s dismal 0-10 record and the loss of starting quarterback Eduardo Rivas, who transferred. Rivas’ departure means junior quarterback Hector Venegas will take over the job of trying to rehabilitate an offense which averaged a division-low 5.8 points per game last season. “This offense will be different from last year,” Venegas said. “We were mostly a running team last season but we will definitely work on being more balanced offensively in terms of the run and the pass.” Venegas worked occasionally in relief of Rivas last season and garnered some much needed experience that he feels will benefit him greatly and allow him to learn quicker this season. “I didn’t get to play a whole lot last year but I did get a chance to learn from (Rivas),” he said. “He taught me toughness, to play hard and to get back up after getting knocked down. We’ll miss him but I’m confident I can
play well.” Venegas’ running ability at the quarterback position provided a change of pace behind the less mobile Rivas last year, and although he had success running the football last season he believes in order to become a better quarterback overall he has to be able to stay in the pocket and make throws downfield. “I scrambled a lot last year and it worked pretty well but I’ve learned that to become a great quarterback I have to be able to throw the ball better,” he said. “I worked on my arm last this summer to gain strength, so I think I’m ready.” If Venegas is to become more of a passing threat it is likely he may have to rely on senior wide receiver Chris Genovez, who averaged more than 18 yards per catch and scored five of the team’s nine touchdowns last season. “He is a really good quarterback,” Genovez said. “I think he’ll be able to get me ball. Our offensive line has stepped up and he should have a lot of time to throw too.” If ever the opportunity arises when the new found passing game stalls the Timberwolves can turn to senior running back David Kerley, who led the team in rushing last season. “I really think we’ve got it all (on offense),” Kerley said. “We have a good passing game and I’m going to give it my all to move the ball on ground. If (everything) works out we will be explosive.” Offense may receive the majority of the credit when things are going well but most believe defense is the side of ball that will make or break a football team. So, despite the fact that the Timberwolves allowed an average of more than 46 points per game last season, coaches are
schedule Aug. 31 at Clear Creek Sept. 8 vs. Manuel Sept. 14 at Bennett Sept. 22 vs. Denver West Sept. 29 vs. The Academy Oct. 5 at Faith Christian Oct. 13 vs. KIPP Denver Collegiate Oct. 20 vs. Bishop Machebeuf Oct. 25 at Middle Park
certain that those numbers must change drastically this season in order to succeed. “Youth was a big factor as to why we struggled (on defense) last year,” Hahn said. “We only lose two seniors from last year and despite the fact that we’re still going to be young, I think the experience we gained last year will help us improve a lot.” The defense will be anchored by Kerley, who starts at linebacker, and junior Todd Johanson, last year’s team sack leader. “I think our defense is our strength,” Kerley said. “We have everything. We’ve gotten a lot of turnovers in camp which is key. I’m excited.” Optimism is high for a team with very few positives to take from last season and despite all of the disappointment that still lingers, nobody on the roster or the coaching staff wavers in their belief that this year’s team will accomplish big things this season. “Playoffs is definitely the goal,” Hahn said. “That would be a huge accomplishment but like I said we have high expectations.”
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Who they are Skyview Wolverines Class 3A Metro East Conference Coach: Bill Nelson, 7th season 2011: 7-3 Last Playoffs: 2003 Home Field: DiTirro Stadium
Players to watch C Juan Gallardo 5-10 235 Jr DT Jacob Finning 5-8 185 So. DE Jesus Rodriquez 6-0 185 So. G Juan Borunda 5-10 175 Sr. WB/LB Dominque Brown 5-8 157 Sr. LB Daniel Guevara 5-10 190 Sr. T/LB Jose Gonsalez 5-10 170 Jr. G Brandon Riley 5-11 165 Jr. DT Esmail Navarro 5-9 175 So.
schedule Sept. 1 Alameda Sept. 7 at Thornton Sept. 15 Arvada Sept. 21 Faith Christian Sept. 28 at Mead Oct. 6 Weld Central Oct. 13 Ft. Morgan Oct. 18 at Vista Peak Oct. 27 at Elizabeth Nov. 2 at Englewood
Skyview looks to continue winning ways Wolverines lost several talented players but bring back veteran club By Jim Benton jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com
Skyview football coach Bill Nelson agrees with writer Richard Bach who wrote, “Those who win are those who think they can.” That phrase will be the Wolverines battle cry this season as Skyview tries to notch a third consecutive winning season after going seven years without a winning record. Nelson has turned around the Skyview program but faces a rebuilding challenge this fall to keep the winning tradition alive since the Wolverines graduated many talented skilled position players. “We lost some really great athletes, great football players and we need to replace them and find out if all we’ve been working on for the past four or five years of building that winning tradition works out,” said Nelson. “I guess we can take the approach that we expect ourselves to be good and we expect to win,” he continued. “I think that was one of the problems we had before. We just didn’t expect to win, we didn’t think we deserved to win or we didn’t think we were good enough. We expect to be competitive every time we play.” Skyview posted back-to-back 7-3 records the past two seasons but will have to replace running back Kyle Bow-
Senior Juan Borunda. Photo by Pam Wagner
ers and quarterback Sergio Lara, but Nelson is optimistic because 60 players, an usually high number, showed up for a Skyview camp prior to the start of practice. “We’re still not gung-ho on football but I think the kids like to play,” said Nelson. The kids like winning and it seems like many people have noticed. “I’ve noticed that people noticed that we’re winning in the classroom, asking `when is the game, when is the
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Who they are Standley Lake Gators Class 4A Mountain Conference Coach: Don Morse, 8th season 2011: 2-8 Last Playoffs: 2009 Home Field: North Area Athletic Complex
players to watch QB Jacob Naranjo 5-6 145 So. WR/QB Matt Fujinami 6-1 160 Jr. RB/LB Lucas Videtich 5-11 165 Sr. OL Anthony Ochiato 6-5 270 Sr.
schedule Aug. 24 at Littleton (W 35-3) Sept. 6 vs. Niwot Sept. 14 at Greeley Central The Standley Lake senior class is looking to rebound after only posting four wins over the previous two seasons. The Gators got off to a good start, pounding Littleton 35-3 in a Zero Week contest. Photo by Pam Wagner
Change is in order for Standley Lake in 2012 Swap at quarterback just the start as Gators try to put losses in past By Josh Casey sports@ourcoloradonews.com
No matter what the sport, losing generally brings with it dramatic change. High school football is no exception. After consecutive 2-8 seasons, the Standley Lake coaching staff believed serious adjustments had to be made in order to turn its program around and once again compete with the elite in the Class 4A Mountain Conference. A change was made at quarterback and the coaching staff was expanded in an effort to regain the momentum that carried to school to four consecutive non-losing seasons from 2006-09. The promotion of sophomore Jacob Naranjo to starting quarterback ahead of last year’s starter, junior Matt Fujinami, turned some heads around camp but to most the move stands as a testament to coach Don Morse’s attempts to usher in a new era in Standley Lake football. “(Jacob) really throws a great ball and we have three of the best receivers in the state so I’m really excited about that,” Morse said. “Matt did some good things last year but we really like him in our slot receiver position. He will still see some time at quarterback too.” Naranjo skyrocketed up the depth chart after leading last year’s freshman team to an undefeated record and putting together what coaches believed was a very good
performance during training camp. If inexperience does become a factor during the season, Naranjo will have a talented group of receivers to lean on in dramatic moments. “Our tight end, slot receiver, and our two guys on the outside will be good,” Morse said. “We have so much speed that it will be hard for other teams to match up and that will definitely help Jacob along.” In order to take full advantage of the talent of their receivers, the Gators must deviate, at least somewhat, from a running game which was called upon nearly 70 percent of the offensive snaps last season. The overwhelming presence of the running game meant that none of this year’s receiving corps got a chance to play a significant role in the passing game last season. “The offense will be different,” Morse said. “We have to take advantage of our talent and we have talent and depth at quarterback and receiver.” The loss of senior running back and leading rusher Felipe Vergara means seniors Lucas Videtich, Patrick McKinney and a host of youthful, yet inexperienced running backs will all have to step up and provide a change of pace when the vertical passing game opens up room to run the ball downfield. After allowing a conference-worst 321 points last season, coaches knew the offense would not be the only
Sept. 21 vs. Smoky Hill Sept. 28 vs. Green Mountain Oct. 6 at Montbello Oct. 12 at Broomfield Oct. 19 at Golden Oct. 26 vs. George Washington Nov. 1 vs. Monarch
side of the ball that would need to be overhauled. Seven players who saw significant time on defense last season, including all-conference players Jake Lewis and Travis Taylor, are gone. Rather than wallow in the sorrow of losing that talent, Morse sees this as an opportunity to rebuild his defense and change the frame of mind around a unit that allowed an average of 35 points during the final six games of the season. “I like our depth on defense this year,” Morse said. “Injuries played a big factor last year and it allowed some younger players to get more playing time. That experience from last year will come in handy this year.” The infusion of, and reliance on, youth has also become a significant point of change for the program this season. Morse has traditionally relied almost exclusively on upperclassmen during the season but losing 16 of the last 20 games has brought forth the desire to try something new in order to get things back on track. “At least seven sophomores will play a lot for us this season,” Morse said. “We feel like we will have depth almost everywhere because our younger talent will also be able to contribute.”
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Junior Demitri Mountour is expected to be a major weapon for Thornton this season. Photo by Pam Wagner
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“We had a progressively tougher schdedule,’’ Marquez said of Thornton’s struggle down the stretch. “They out-athleted us, and then we got Pomona, which was a new experience that left us shell-shocked.’’ But in 2012, “We can play with anybody in the state. We’ve just got to go out and do it,’’ said senior running back Kenyan Huguley, Thornton’s leading rusher the last two seasons. “Our offense and defense have to be on at the same time. (Last year) it seemed like every other game it was one or the other.’’ The Trojans return most of their offensive firepower. Back along with Huguley, who rushed for 774 yards and seven touchdowns last year, are junior dual threat Demitri Montour and junior quarterback Marcus Del Hierro. Mountour rushed for 302 yards and five touchdowns to go with 44 catches and five TDs. Del Hierro, the starter for the past 1½ seasons, passed for 799 yards and six touchdowns but nine interceptions. Huguley and Montour are the two biggest playmakers, but Marquez also is high on receivers Isaiah Hardy and Kailon Evans, a 6-4, 24-pound tight end. “Huguley had an outstanding offseason and has grown about two inches (to 5-8). Montour has natural receiving skills that, along with his frame (6-0, 170)
will project nicely into a wide receiver recruit,’’ Marquez said. “We’ll probably throw a little more than last year, and we’ll ask (Del Hierro) to be more of a playmaker than a game manager.’’ The offense will be bolstered by all-league kicker Jackson Reuter, who was 4-for-4 from 40 yards or longer last year. Marquez believes Thornton’s defense, which allowed 40 points or more in the last three games, will be improved. Linebacking brothers Francisco and Mateo Burciaga, the top two returning tacklers, lead the way along with Evans and Antonio Gonzales up front. “Francisco is our fastest defensive player. He brings a toughness to our program that has been lacking in prior seasons and is the heart of our defense,’’ Marquez said of the 5-10, 175-pounder who is listed as an outside linebacker but is utilized like a strong safety. “Mateo is very versatile and no matter where we line him up he will be involved in the play.’’ Replacing the entire secondary in a 4-4-3 alignment is Thornton’s biggest onfield concern, one reason why junior Alec Aguilar has been moved from wide receiver. But, said Marquez, “Our biggest obstacle is dealing with expectations. We expect to have a winning record and be in the playoffs, and those (expectations) can be hard for a team to handle.’’
game’” said senior Daniel Guevara. “And when I’m at the Wal-Mart I notice people with Skyview shirts.” Dominque Brown. a senior who is a returning wing back and linebacker starter, claims many fans around the state are starting to pay attention to Skyview. “Now that we are winning games, it has put us on the map and more people are showing up for games,” said Brown. “It’s a big change,” said senior defensive end Dieon Pena. The Wolverines have enjoyed posting more wins than losses. “It’s a lot more fun,” said Pena. “Now we just have to keep up the Skyview sophomore Joe Herrera catches a ball during drills at practice earintensity when we come to play and lier this month. Photo by Pam Wagner practice.” Guevara, a starting linebacker last bit better and open holes a little better,” said Nelson. “We season, is likely to be the featured running back for the lost some pretty good secondary people that will have to Wolverines this season and George Lara has been pen- be replaced.” ciled in to take over for his older brother Sergio as the Despite the recent success, Skyview failed to make the quarterback. Calling this a rebuilding year might seem Class 3A state playoffs the past two years and one of this strange since the Wolverines have 23 players listed as year’s goals is to qualify for the postseason. returning lettermen but many lack quality game experi“We didn’t make the playoffs the last two years even ence. with our two good records,” said Nelson. “We’ve upped Nelson has 13 returning starters including junior cen- ourselves in competition, we’re playing tougher teams to ter Juan Gallardo, senior guard Juan Borunda, junior hopefully get a few more playoff points so if we do have a guard Brandon Riley and junior tackle Jose Gonsalez on good season we will be able to get into the state playoffs. the offensive line. “It will be interesting this year to find out how we “Some of our linemen are going to have to be a little compete.”
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Flanigan eyeing a return to state tourney Junior will face a tough field at No. 1 singles By Jonathan Maness jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com
Matt Flanigan has tasted the state tournament and he wants more. Flanigan, who qualified for state at No. 2 singles last season, will move up to No. 1 singles for Mountain Range’s tennis team this season and will once again be eyeing the state tournament. Last season, Flanigan was knocked out in the first round of the tournament by Boulder’s Julian Melcer (6-2, 6-1) and he is using that experience as motivation this season. “It definitely motivates you to return,” the junior said. “At No. 2 singles it’s nice to get to state, but at No. 1 singles you just want to try harder and succeed that much more. Once you are (at state) you get a feel of what is going on. The pressure is there and that is where your ability really comes out.” Flanigan has always had the talent to be the Mustangs most dominant player. As a freshman he was Mountain Range’s No. 1 singles but struggled with consistency. One of the biggest struggles as a freshman was his emotion. He’d get down on himself in losses which would impact how he played. “Matt has always been a good athlete, but mentally he has given a lot more consistent effort and is more stable,” Mountain Range’s coach Karl Buck said. “He has grown as a player and isn’t getting as high and low as he used to.” No. 1 singles will be a challenge, especially in the Front Range League, but Buck
isn’t worried about his No. 1 singles player - who had an early test in the Mustangs’ first match when he faced Fort Collins’ Sam Buffington. “No. 1 singles in this league will be tough,” Buck said. “There will be some tough matches, like against Fort Collins. Some of the best players in the state are in our league and the ability to keep it together upstairs will help him.” Buffington, who finished third at state last season at No. 3 singles, beat Flanigan in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5. As a team the Mustangs had a tough season opener against Fort Collins, losing Mountain Range Junior Matt Flanigan will compete at the all seven matches and six in straight sets. However, Buck believes the early challenge will help Moun- sive since it was the first year of tennis for the duo. They made state at No. 3 doubles, tain Range’s squad in the future. “None of the guys like to lose, but in the but lost in the first round of the tournament big picture it will help us out at the end of to Chatfield’s Bennett Gleave and Charlie the year,” Buck said. “We had a couple of Meyer. “Brody and Zach really grew as the seatight matches at spots, but couldn’t find a way to get (a win). In high school tennis it son went on,” Buck said. “The (state) expedoesn’t matter as much what you do early. rience will help because it will give them confidence. It has helped their confidence It’s all about peaking around regionals.” The Mustangs’ No. 1 doubles squad of and their demeanor. Moving up from No. Zach Bohan and Brody Frethold also return 3 doubles isn’t easy and they have done a with state experience, which was impres- good job.”
No. 1 singles spot. Photo by Pam Wagner
Four other members of last year’s squad return this season. Andy Thai and Sawyer Macres move from the doubles ranks to round out Mountain Range’s singles player. Seniors Mitchell Dumler and Connor Yakish move up from No. 4 doubles to No. 2 doubles. “I think our team is really strong,” Flanigan said. “They are aggressive and a great team overall. They have a great mindset and just get stuff done. Hopefully throughout the season they will get better.”
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Quick hits Farmers head to postseason
Wheat Ridge’s boys lacrosse team earned the No. 12 seed in the state playoffs and will host Smoky Hill in the first round at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at Trailblazer Stadium in Lakewood. The Farmers (9-6) finished second in the Foothills League to Columbine, which received a first-round bye. Smoky Hill (7-8) finished fifth in the Centennial League. Arapahoe (15-0) received the No. 1 overall seed - the second round must be completed by May 9.
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This Saturday’s regular-season home finale for Arvada West’s baseball team marks the final home game for longtime Wildcats coach Jim Capra. Currently an assistant, Capra will take over the baseball program at Adams State College in Alamosa. Arvada West is inviting any former players to attend Saturday’s game at 10 a.m. against Standley Lake. Those attending should show up at least 15 minutes before the game as the school honors Capra.
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The Northwestern University Wrestling Camp will take place from June 10-13 at Legacy High School in Broomfield. The camp is for experienced wrestlers ages 1018 for all schools and clubs. Northwestern coach Drew Pariano and wrestlers from the Big Ten school will be instructing and coaching at the camp. The cost is $200 per camper if they register prior to May 1. The cost is $225 for those who register after May 1; for every 10 wrestlers from the same team, there will be a 10% discount. For more information, contact Deon Hebel at 303-803-5051 or at deonhebel@yahoo. com.
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Golden High School is hosting a basketball camp for boys and girls from June 25-28. The camp runs from 9-11:30 a.m. for those in grades 1-5, and from 12:30-3 p.m. for those in grades 6-9. For more info, e-mail Golden boys basketball coach John Anderson at jdanders@jeffco.k12.co.us.
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Shutout of Conifer sends Wheat Ridge into Class 4A state playoffs By Brian Miller will crack and your project will come crumbling down. Castle View’s baseball program has tak-
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Ralston Valley’s girls tennis team defeated Chatfield 6-1 on April 24 to claim the team’s first Class 5A Jeffco League title. Senior Olivia Anselmo finished the league season undefeated at No. 2 singles, and the No. 3 doubles team of Kelsey Maass and Allyson Goto also finished 8-0 in league play. The Mustangs will compete in the 5A Region 7 tournament this week hosted by Fos-
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Bruins prep for inaugural football campaign
Belleview Christian Last year: 0-0 Head Coach: Todd Collins Previous playoff year: N/A Home games: Shadow Ridge
Belleview Christian enters 8-man ranks; RML, CC eye bounce-back years
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Jared Brown, Jr., 5-10, 175
Players to watch: Ian Hendrix, Jr., TE/MLB, 5-10, 195
sports@ourcoloradonews.com Football coaching changes aren’t necessarily news that will land on the front page of the sports section. Unless, of course, you are that new guy at Cherry Creek. But what Todd Collins is doing deserves a little recognition. Collins, who spent three years at Ranum and two at Westminster as an assistant coach, has his first head coaching job with Belleview Christian this fall. The Bruins will be playing football for the first time in the school’s history. There’s one additional twist that Collins and his staff are educating themselves on before the season opener at Hayden on Aug. 31. “First of all, learning the 8-man game is a little bit different than the 11-man football that I’m used to,” Collins said. “The coaching staff we’ve put together and I worked hard to learn about the 8-man game and the nuances of it that’s one of the first challenges.” It won’t be just a learning curve for the coaches but for the players as well. “A lot of our kids have never played before so we’ve gone back to basics,” Collins said. “Teach blocking and tackling which we think are the most important things and it’s a little different than teaching kids who have been playing for five or six years.” Despite not playing football for a large amount of time, Belleview Christian’s Jared Brown feels that this team is
Belleview Christian’s Austin Hauptman makes a run downfield.
Rocky Mountain Lutheran Last year: 2-7 Head Coach: Josh Glowicki Previous playoff year: 2009, lost 81-14 to Caliche Home games: Shadow Ridge Middle School Players to watch: Levie Hill, Jr., 6-0, 165, B/LB Kendrick Hill, Sr., 6-0, 190, LB/OL
Cornerstone Christian Last year: 3-6 Head Coach: Mitch Doughty Jamison Iiams who will play the quarterback position, runs with the ball at Belleview Christian’s preseason practice. Photo by Pam Wagner starting to build solid team chemistry. “It’s really great,” Brown said. “We joke around, we click, there’s a lot of communication, there has to be between plays, hand offs, pass and signals. A lot of us kids have gone to this school together so we have been friends. There have been some people that have left but then came back so well all know each other well.” Just up the road from Belleview Christian at Rocky Mountain Lutheran, another coach will be making his debut this year in Josh Glowicki. Glowicki inherits a team that struggled last year, going 2-7; it was the second consecutive season the Eagles won only two games. The majority of the 25-man roster will be freshmen, with 13 being new to the program this year. But Glowicki likes the potential the freshmen are showing. “We’ve got quite a few sophomores on the team. We were young last year, so we have a lot of sophomores that played a lot last year with some experience,” Glowicki said. “But we’ve got some really good freshmen and we’ll see where that takes us this year. We are definitely going to be in another rebuilding year and we’ll see what happens after that but I think there are some good things
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coming up the ranks for Five-Star us.” With it being a rebuildPlayers to watch: ing year for the Eagles, determining what is a sucNate Ruble, Jr., 6-0, 160, QB/FS/K cessful season won’t be Evan Ice, Sr., 6-2, 185, QB/WR/LB as much about what the final record says as it is Brandon Black, Jr., 5-10, 160, WR/Safety about the team’s growth. “A successful season CJ Holder, Sr., 6-0, 170, RB/Safety/PR for us is to have fun and to learn a lot about the game of football and improving every coaching debut this year, Cornerstone game,” Glowicki said. “I don’t think we has been placed in one of most competiare going to judge this season by wins tive conferences in all of Class 1A, the and losses as much as by where we able North Central Conference. to do the things that we wanted to do in The last four years one team from the football games.” this conference has played in the state At Cornerstone Christian, however, championship game with Yuma winnew coach Mitch Doughty is looking for ning it all in 2009. his team to do something that it hasn’t After a 3-6 campaign a year ago, done in the three years of its existence: there’s a core of players back on both put together a winning season. sides of the ball that saw a large amount “There are high expatiations this of playing time last year that should year, and not saying this is where the bar make the transition into the new conis set, but we’ve got to have a winning ference a little easier. season,” Doughty said. “We haven’t had “Playing in the North Central Confera winning season in the last two years ence is one of the toughest conferences and that’s where we need to get to. If we to play in so it’ll be a challenge for us,” finished the year with a winning record Doughty said. “We did lose some key I’d be happy with it; not satisfied, but it seniors from last year but I’ve got some still would be a successful season.” players that have two years of varsity Along with Doughty making his experience that aren’t even seniors yet.”
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Horizon hoping this is a break-through season Hawks return eight
‘We always shoot to go to state and win state. That’s our ultimate goal. What everybody else does is what everybody else does.’
starters; defending champ Legacy still team to beat By Brian Miller bmiller@ourcoloradonews.com
A quick glance at the start and conclusion of the 2011 season would seem to tell the story that Horizon’s softball team must have endured another difficult year. The Hawks lost their first four games and then six of the final seven. In between though, Horizon showed why it is a program on the upswing in the Front Range League and Class 5A ranks. Victories in six out of eight games, including three in a row in the Front Range, helped the Hawks gain some confidence before going into the toughest portion of their schedule that included five-time defending state champion Legacy. “If you look back at the tournament and what teams got in, and then combine that with what our schedule was, we knew that was going to be a rough part of the schedule,” Horizon coach Gary Mares said. “It was important that we got off to a good start so we could compete in those games. “Obviously with a freshman pitcher and freshman catcher now sophomores, and all the people that we’re returning, hopefully we use that as some momentum.” Horizon graduated only one starter in Morgan Snelling, now at Northeastern Junior College. The Hawks return the rest of their squad, including the battery of sophomores Taylor Smith and Jasmine Wessel. “She’s still a sophomore, but her mental toughness and I think that year of
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Horizon softball coach Gary Mares watches Kayla Hepp catch a ball during practice at Horion on Aug. 21. Photo by Pam Wagner
experience is going to help definitely,” Mares said of Smith. “Jasmine, she’s just as tough as they come.”
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In Mares’ first year with the team, Makenzy Mitts hit .458 and scored 20 runs. Sierra Watts batted .397 and Smith was 5-7 with a 3.56 ERA. “Last year we came out and we had a pretty great team. It was just the start,” Watts said. “Coach Mares, he really upped our program.” Also back this fall are seniors Lauren Hoppe and Lindsey Pritchard and juniors Kaitlyn Barrett and Kayla Hepp. Along with sophomore Kayla Anthony and freshman Devin Bushner, Horizon is hoping the experience factor will help prepare the squad for the challenging Front Range, especially the home stretch. “It was difficult, but at the same time it was a lot of fun,” Hoppe said of the final two weeks of the 2011 season. “Those teams are so good and it actually pushed us to be better and forced us to become an even better team than what we were before.”
The ultimate goal for this fall is a spot in regional play. “If you’re not in the dance, you can’t win the dance,” Mares said. “That’s our goal this year, is to get in and then see what happens.” Mares said the Lightning are still the measuring stick when it comes to the Front Range. Legacy was inexperienced coming into last season, but coach Dawn Gaffin’s squad proved itself once again by coming away with a fifth championship. The Lightning graduated four starters from that squad, including the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year in pitcher Rainey Gaffin, now at Tennessee. “Every year is a new challenge and a new piece of clay to work with, so to speak,” Dawn Gaffin said. “It just looks different every year.” Senior Bekka Prokaski batted .565 with 20 doubles as a junior, and is joined by seniors Angelique Archuleta, Paige Reichmuth, Kara Walling and Mariah Latham; and juniors Kylie Barnard and Aspen Eubanks. Gaffin’s spot on the mound will be taken by sophomore Haley Smith and junior Shania Leon, who missed 2011 with a torn ACL. Coach Gaffin said she believes her team is in a better place than it was at this time a year ago because there aren’t so many new faces. Breaking in two new pitchers will be a learning experience, but opponents have written Legacy off in the past only to get burned. “We always shoot to go to state and win state. That’s our ultimate goal,” Gaffin said. “What everybody else does is what everybody else does.” In 3A, Holy Family returns five starters from a team that won the Metro League crown before falling in the state quarterfinals. Standout pitcher Nicole Gardon is back with catcher Tess Cartin and infielders Moriah Turney, Grace Petersen and Caitlyn Krenz.
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Thornton boys, Legacy girls have raised bar Cross country: Trojans, Lightning aiming for top finishes at state meet By Nick Garner sports@ourcoloradonews.com
While the talk this year will be about boys cross country powerhouses Fort Collins and Mountain Vista, there is another team the last two years that has been showing improvement at the state meet. The Thornton boys team finished 16th in Class 5A in 2010, and the Trojans followed that up with a 13th-place showing a year ago. The team has had an individual qualify for state in 15 consecutive seasons. Thornton is talking about winning a state team title and its coach, Jason O’Shea, thinks that the chances are good. “This is the first time in school history we’ve been talking. We sit down, just like a business here and look at expectations and look at the goals and everyone said state title,” O’Shea said. “And that hasn’t happened for nine years and that was just an individual going after that goal. It’s very exciting to see.” The Trojans lost their best finisher last year in Fabian Trujillo but return four placers led by junior Sean Paiz (40th). With the four only running together for one season, Paiz believes they have built a strong bond. “It’s been really fun, they are a great group of guys,” Paiz said. “When it comes right down to it we are blood brothers. We run things together, we enjoy it.” One of the runners who made big strides last year was senior Mario Vielma. As a sophomore he ran 19 minutes, 22 seconds at state but last year knocked off almost a minute-and-a-half, running 17:58. “I was just running what I was supposed to be running,” Vielma said. “My sophomore year wasn’t not at all what I wanted to run so, in my eyes, I didn’t kill it but stepped up to my own potential my junior year.” Like Thornton, the potential of getting the entire Legacy girls team to state is a real possibility with a solid core returning. It starts with senior Melanie Nun. Nun has yet to decide on a college but as for now has her three favorites of Wisconsin, Princeton and Tulsa. She just missed out on a top-10 finish by two seconds a year ago, settling for 12th with a time of 19:30. The team came in 22nd place. “I want our team to place better than it did last year at state,” Nun said. “I want to go under 18 minutes, which is something that I’ve been wanting since my sophomore year, and want to place in the top five or top three in state.” Sophomore Emma Gee burst onto the scene last year with a 21st-place finish at state with a time of 19:39. Even though she was a little surprised by her finish, looking ahead to this year she wants, like Nun, to get her time in the 18-minute range. “I’ve been training all summer. I want to break 18 but I’m not sure how that’ll work out,” Gee said. “And I think as long as I’m smart during my races and with what I eat I think I’ll have a good year.” First year coach D.J. Hummel is able to see the present and the future in Nun and Gee, but he knows that the sophomore would want her opportunity to get the best of the senior just once. “Emma would want nothing better to be right there in Melanie’s shoes, on her heels or even beat her,” Hummel said. “Obviously they are teammates so they want the best of each other.”
Sophomore Emma Gee of Legacy High School will compete as one of the girls top runners this fall. Gee finished 21st at state last season. Photo by Pam Wagner
runners to watch Boys: Dylan Andrew, Jr., Mountain Range Sean Ankarlo, Sr., Holy Family Mark Bowles, Jr., Holy Family Nikola Denev, Sr., Thornton Lucas Droste , Jr., Mountain Range Austin Fisher, Jr., Jefferson Academy Jon Fugita, Sr., Westminster Ahmed ben-Hassine, Sr., Mountain Range Aaron Hillmann, Jr., Holy Family Erich Hixson, Jr., Holy Family Nate Huey, Jr., Westminster Matt Kowalsky, Jr., Mountain Range
Sean Paiz, Jr., Thornton Dillon Roddy, Jr., Holy Family Tristan Smith, Jr., Holy Family Mario Vielma, Sr., Thornton Juan Villalvazo, Sr., Thornton Paul Williams, Jr., Mountain Range Girls: Katlyn Alapati, Sr., Standley Lake Olivia Bartoletti, Fr., Holy Family Alexia Chapman, Sr, Jefferson Academy Katie Chavez, Fr., Holy Family Lindsey Chavez, Jr., Holy Family Emma Gee, So., Legacy
Kelsey Goetz, Sr., Standley Lake Rowan Kowalsky, Jr., Mountain Range Cassidy Hemp, So., Holy Family Sara Hines, Jr., Standley Lake Catherine Lundstrom, Jr., Thornton Danielle Medearis, Jr., Holy Family Laura Needham, Sr., Jefferson Academy Melanie Nun, Sr., Legacy Kimberly Sand, Sr., Jefferson Academy Alie Setjie, So., Standley Lake Natalie Trevino, Sr., Standley Lake Katrina Velasquez, Sr., Westminster
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Numbers will be key for teams’ state push Gymnastics: Mustangs, Trojans and Gators eye big seasons By Scott Stocker sports@ourcoloradonews.com
Depth is a key in any sport and that certainly seems to be the word of the day for the gymnastics teams at Mountain Range, Standley Lake and Thornton. Mountain Range coach Jo-Di Tapia welcomed 24 girls to practice. Two, senior Maddie Rivas and junior Taylor Molliconi, will be joining the team for the first time coming in from their club team, Gymnastics Unlimited. But then the Mustangs, who finished sixth in state last season in the 5A competition, have three other returnees in the pack that will certainly figure into the success they hope to attain. It’s a trio composed of junior Sydney Faust, sophomore Sydney Kotar and junior Lauren Azlein. The talent doesn’t end there, but this is a quintet that could vault Mountain Range into a high state finish at the state meet Nov. 2-3 at Thornton High School. “I definitely think we are going to be strong with our depth this year,” Tapia said. “We have 24 girls with some solid all-around experience and a variety of young girls that can certainly fill in at one or two of the individual events. The girls have been working hard over the summer and I’ve seen a ton of improvement in what they can do. Faust, Kotar and Azlein are more than pleased with not only their own prospects but for their team, as well. “We have a high level of skill on the team this season and the girls who can land them,” said Kotar, who believes floor and the uneven bars are her best events. “I’m definitely shooting for state and feel I can make the final 15 in each event. We missed the top five as a team by one place last year. The top three, or winning of course, would be so much better.” Faust also feels that a solid season is on her path. “Last year I think we were pretty nervous and we did have a lot of flukes,” Faust said. “We have so much depth this season as a team and I’m pretty proud of that. This year we are older and I think we will be able to hold our nerves rather that freak out.” Added Azlein, who stands out in the floor competition, “I want to stay focused as I have seemed to get easily distracted in practice before. I want to be self-motivated and keep a good trend going. We’ve got a lot of good girls this year and being together is important.” Mountain Range also has fine talent to count on from senior Brittany D’Aloia and juniors Brooke Hammond and Tori Lord. STANDLEY LAKE Standley Lake, coached by Kristen Larrington, welcomed only 13 girls to begin practice, but the number was expected to increase as the opening of competition begins. “We lost two pretty good girls from last year, but the ones we have coming back have really improved over the summer,” Larrington said. “We’re small in numbers, but I think we are going to be competitive with other teams. We have five seniors, but right now, no freshman. The new rules, too, will benefit the top girls and I think there are still some pro-and-con with the lower levels. We’ll have to see how it works.” The Gators will be led by sophomore Hannah Bissani, a fourth-place state finisher in the vault last season and a solid all-around performer. “We should have a strong team even with the smaller
Standley Lake freshman Hannah Bissani practices her routine on the beam before the start of the Class 5A gymnastics regional at Bear Creek High School on Oct. 27. Photo by Justin Sagarsee numbers,” Bissani said. “Vault is my best event, but I like floor more. I just love to get out there and tumble. I just like to work on new skills every day and working on my back double twist on floor has been good. I’m excited, I think we all are.” Larrington has high hopes this season for seniors Hannah Conway, who is coming off an injury, Zoie Hoben and Katie McBride and sophomore Maddi York. “These girls have really upped their skills,” Larrington said. “Hannah has improved coming off her injury, Zoie has tons of new skills as has Katie. Maddi is young, but certainly a developing talent for us.” THORNTON Thornton coach Phil Sailas welcomed 25 girls, with the hope of adding a few more over the next couple of weeks. “We’ve got some very competitive girls and I think we can get to a score of 170,” he said. “The girls are excited for the season and are ready to go. I’m very pleased with our early progress.” Leading the way for the Trojans are seniors Kristy Wilson and Lindsay Webb, juniors Jerika Jiron, Samantha Steinhall and Mirando Sena. “We have a lot of new energy as a team,” said Wilson, a state qualifier on floor last season. “I had my best score of the season at state. My hopes are now high that I will make it in all events and was so disappointed that I was so close in my other events. This is my senior year so it should be all or nothing.”
gymnasts to watch THORNTON Top prospects: Jerika Jiron, Jr. Mirando Sena, Jr. Samantha Steinhall, Jr. Haley Stumbert, Jr. Lindsay Webb, Sr. Christy Wilson, Sr. MOUNTAIN RANGE Top prospects: Lauren Azlein, Jr. Brittany D’Aloia, Sr. Sydney Faust, Jr.
Brooke Hammond, Jr. Sydney Kotar, So. Tori Lord, Jr. Taylor Molliconi, Jr. Maddie Rivas, Sr. STANDLEY LAKE Top prospects: Hannah Bissani, So. Hannah Conway, Sr. Zoie Hoben, Sr. Katie McBride, Sr. Corissa Rosa, Jr. Maddi York, So.
Jiron certainly hopes for improvement all around, as well. “We have a lot of new girls with desires to do well and I think there is a lot of potential here,” Jiron said. “I like vault, I’m getting my fulls down and I feel good about the bars. I admit I do need to put a lot more effort as I was feeling kind of lazy. It’s now two years left and I want to get the best results I can for me and the team.” Webb will be strong in the all-around and hopes are high for Steinhall, who battled injuries last season. Sena and Haley Stumbert are expected to make valuable contributions.
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Holy Family reloads for another run Tigers believe they have the firepower to win a championship By Jim Benton jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com
There’s no question Kathy Hogan is positive about her first season as head coach of the Holy Family boys soccer team. Hogan, an assistant for the past five years with the Tigers girls soccer team, takes the reins of the boys program from Jim Schuster, who guided Holy Family to a 15-3-1 record last season and a berth in the Class 3A state semifinals. “The team was very successful last year,” said Hogan who played soccer at Arvada High School and the University of Wyoming. “I’m definitely excited to take on a new challenge with this team. “Hopefully we can get it to where it was last year and we can become state champs.” Holy Family outscored its opponents 84-18 in the 2011 campaign, which ended with a 3-0 semifinal setback to eventual state champion Faith Christian. However, the state’s leading scorer Alex Toderica opted to play for the Colorado Rapids developmental team instead of suiting up for the Tigers this fall. Toderica scored 37 goals and had 19 assists for 93 points. “We lost our number one scorer from last year and that’s going to hurt us a little bit,” admitted Hogan. “However, it gives other players on the team a chance to rise to the occasion and start scoring goals as well. “We have Rick Rhoden, Preston Arguello and Patrick Borer back. They are really going to help in the midfield and forward areas.” Rhoden, a senior, scored 11 goals and had 10 assists a year ago and scored the lone goal in a 1-0 quarterfinal win over top-seeded Colorado Springs Christian. Arguello is another senior who has scored 20 goals in each of the past two seasons. Borer, a junior midfielder, contributed three goals and 12 assists during the 2011 season. Hogan lost a key defensive player when sophomore keeper Tucker Schneider also elected to play with the Rapids development team. “We’re going with last year’s JV keeper (Robert Hanley) right now,” said Hogan. “He’s a little green but hopefully with our defense stepping up, he will have some coverage back there.” Senior Jay Elliott, junior Matt O’Hayre and senior Dylan Pilkington will anchor the Tigers’ defensive alignment in front of Hanley. Hogan expects Holy Family to be a contender for another run in the state playoffs but one regular season game has been circled on the calendar. The Tigers face rival Faith Christian, a team that beat them twice last year, Oct. 18. “That will definitely be a big game for us,” Hogan said. “That will be our last game of the regular season. It will be one the boys will be ready for no matter what. “I told them that as long as we do our jobs before that game then we won’t make it harder that it will already be for us.” In 5A action, Legacy is coming off its most succesful season in school history, but the Lightning lost 16 of their 21 varsity players to graduation. Still, Legacy should be in the hunt behind Dreese Marrakchi, Brian “Danny” Mooney, J.D. Goracke and Shawn Rusk.
Holy Family Junior Eddy Park brings the ball downfield in a 5v5 practice drill at the school. The Tigers advanced to the state semifinals last season. Photo by Pam Wagner
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Gators looking to build on last season New playoff format adds new wrinkle to postseason play By Jonathan Maness jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com
Like most coaches in the state, Standley Lake’s coach Ben Thompson doesn’t know what to make of the new format for the state volleyball playoffs. “We will see how it will play out,” Thompson said. “To be honest, I’m not sure what kind of an impact it will have on us this year. I know it will be different, just not sure how different.” In past years to qualify for the state tournament a team would play in both a regional and district tournament. However, this season the district tournament is being scrapped at the Class 3A, 4A and 5A levels. Instead of districts, the state tournament will include four more teams and the regional tournaments will also be reformatted. Thompson, who is entering his second year at Standley Lake, believes before the Gators can even start thinking about the playoffs they must improve on last season’s 6-13 record. “Our biggest expectation is improving in the win and loss columns,” the coach said. “And I believe if we work hard we will see an improvement in the win column. Last year we learned that the end of the varsity season is a grind and so some of the girls the last few matches were mentally tired. We want to be smart and to recognize that is going to happen.” It helps that the Gators return four very good seniors, Teal Schnurr, Brooke Leetham, Aimee Tanoue and Marissa Settje. All four have high expectations for this season,
and are trying to finish their high school careers strong. “We want to play at our level all the time,” Leetham said. “We just don’t want to go out with any regrets.” Schnurr, who has committed to Marquette, may be the most talented player of the bunch. She returns as the squad’s middle-hitter and is one of the best players in the Jefferson County League. She led the Gators with 179 kills, 88 blocks and 39 aces last season. Settje, who is one of the squad’s outside-hitter, is a player that Thompson said just does the little things that a coach likes. “She will not be our big go-to hitter, but she is consistent,” he said. Tanoue will be the Gators’ defensive specialist and Leetham returns as the team setter. Tanoue led last year’s squad with 253 digs, while Leetham had a team-high 311 assists. “Across the board we have a great group of kids,” Thompson said. “They all work very hard and just have a great attitude. Our seniors have really done a great job with some of the younger kids.” The league will be challenging once again for the Gators, as Thompson believes each team has improved. “Our entire league has gotten better,” Thompson said. “Lakewood reload every year, Bear Creek made some great strides. I don’t see anybody going down. Everybody is just going to get better. I just hope we have gotten better than some of the other teams. Standley Lake opens the season at home against Northglenn on Thursday.
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looking good on that side, but we still have a lot of work to do,” Colin said. “We need to go into the season with as much fire as we had last year. We can’t go in with a hangover from last year thinking we’ve already got it made.” Pomona stormed into the 5A state semifinals a year ago, taking out three-time defending state champion Mullen along the way, before getting taken down by an upstart Lakewood squad 29-23. The sting of just missing out on a return to the title game is still there and has provided extra motivation this fall. Interestingly enough, the Panthers face the Tigers in a nonconference game Sept. 14 at Jeffco Stadium. “It definitely leaves a taste on my tongue and a little bit of fire to get ready for this year and go back,” Colin said. Feland had his way with opposing defenses a year ago. His top two targets, Colin and Martinez, combined for 92 catches and 14 touchdowns between them. Pomona head coach Jay Madden said the best thing about Feland is that he simply loves football and has fun on the field.
With starting running back Dylan Carter having graduated, the running game will need to develop behind a line that returns two starters in Damian Lockhart and Connor Pierson. That said, the threat of the passing attack will keep defenses honest. “We’d love to pass for 300 yards a game, but we’ll see,” Madden said. “We’re going to do what they give us. If they put seven in the box we’re going to throw it. If they’re putting five in the box we’re going to run it.” Mayes, Zayne Anderson and Rodriguez were all first-team all-conference selections last fall. Zach and Zayne are both hybrids who can play defensive end or linebacker. “We’re going to just let them go because they love to hit people,” Madden said. “We’re going to let them loose.” The schedule is front-loaded for the Panthers, who open with 4A powerhouse Broomfield at the North Area Athletic Conference. From there the team visits Cherry Creek and new coach Dave Logan before tackling Lakewood and Chaparral. “That’s the Pomona way. Our kids love to compete,” Madden said. “We’re going to give them as many opportunities to compete as possible.”
Standley Lake’s Teal Schnurr spikes the ball during preseason practice. Photo by Pam Wagner
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(31 solo) and two interceptions. “I’ll try to stay on as long as I can on both sides, but I’m going to try to be more of a leader on defense this year. I probably played more on defense last year because we had more depth on offense, and that will be the case again this year.’’ Davey said Mountain Range plays a “modified 3-53’’ defensive alignment that allows DeHerrera to make plays on the perimeter and alleys. The Mustangs should be solid up front with allconference tackle Keonte Moore and nose tackle Jorge Morales, the state 5A heavyweight wrestling champion. Taylor Goodson replaces top tackle Matt Dreiling at middle linebacker. “We have a young, inexperienced defense that needs to come together,’’ Davey said. “But I think we have athletes
who are more highly skilled than last year.’’ On offense, the biggest challenge is replacing quarterback Skylar Clements, who passed for 741 yards and 8 touchdowns. But running the football is the team’s offensive strength - the Mustangs averaged 224.6 yards on the ground, 95.4 passing in 2011 - and that doesn’t figure to change too much. Taking over for Clements is Andrew Wamsley, a junior who took a couple snaps last year but mainly played junior varsity where “he matured and developed,’’ Davey said. “He’ll be a very good game manager, and he’s an accurate and improving passer. “We’ve primarily been a running team in the past, but we’re looking to balance it our more this year.’’ Like DeHerrera, Commander will play a lot on offense and defense (linebacker). “He’s just a gifted athlete,’’ Davey said. “He
doesn’t have great speed about 5.0 for the 40 - but he’s a game-changer. He’ll still probably get the ball about a dozen times a game. When he has the ball, there’s an opportunity for something good to happen.’’ Gillespie is a third running back with experience. More of a power runner, he rushed 57 times for 245 yards and a pair of touchdowns, this despite carrying just six times for 5 yards in the final three games. Ben Waddell is another junior with some experience (22 carries, 81 yards), and senior Elisha Rocha, a starting cornerback also figures into the mix. A relative newcomer who should help the passing game is junior wide receiver Kyle Dunbabin, who Davey said has “about 4.5’’ speed for the 40. Dunbabin played the second half of 2011 after transferring, but only caught one pass.
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