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Stack rides strong season to volleyball-less future
BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
There seem to be two ingredients in play for the success of Fort Lupton’s boy’s volleyball program this spring.
Senior Jayden Stack lives in Brighton but commutes to practice and matches for the Bluedevils. Brighton High School doesn’t fi eld a boys volleyball team. In such cases, state rules allow for athletes to play for another school outside their district.
Stack knows what the keys to FLHS’ success are.
“As a team, we have the drive and motivation to be successful and have fun,” he said. “Another reason that we are having a good season is the bond we have as a team on and off the court. We are not only teammates, but we are also friends. For many of us, it is our senior year. To fi nish off high school with a good volleyball season makes it that much better.”
The Bluedevils advanced to the state tournament play-in round for the fi rst time in program history. Eaglecrest won the June 18 match in straight sets. No stats were available. Stack played a big part. Through 41 sets, Stack had 164 kills and a kill percentage of 39 percent in 421 tries. He also averaged about District Registered Nursean ace per set and totaled 23 blocks. “I would give my personal season
an ‘A-minus’,” Stack said. “The season has gone well, but I have areas that I can improve on. I have played on a few club teams before and have experience, which has helped me be a team leader, teacher and mentor to the new players. I also contribute my success to the hard work of my teammates and the confi dence my coaches have in me.”
Stack’s interest in volleyball started when he was a youngster.
“I have always been around volleyball because my parents have always played. But I was an individual sports kid, competing in archery, bowling, and shooting,” Stack said. “When I was around 11 years old, my parents took me with them to an open gym at the church, and I ended up getting to play and realized that this was way more fun than I thought it would be.”
That led to some volleyball camps and some at-home instruction from his parents.
“We would play in sand and outdoor leagues until my freshman year, and then I began playing club ball which took it to the next level,” Stack said.
Fort Lupton didn’t fi eld a large team this year.
“I think what has surprised me the most is the fact that while other teams have anywhere from eight to 12 players, Fort Lupton has had SEE STACK, P10 Jayden Stack COURTESY PHOTO
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only six players for most of the season, and we are performing so well with little or no experience compared to some of our competitors,” Stack said. “This season has been special. When last season was cut short because of COVID, it was really hard to have something I love to stop so abruptly. I am thankful for this year, even if we have had to play with some restrictions.”
Eric Hearon, another one of the Bluedevils’ seniors, averaged about one kill per game and had a kill percentage of 25 percent in 85 attempts. Desmond Tijerina had 41 kills in as many sets and had seven blocks.
Stack would like to continue playing in college. He’s had some offers and some inquiries.
“But I will not be playing,” Stack said. “The reason I am not playing is I have chosen the path to become a fi refi ghter, and none of the schools have any studies related to that. I will continue to play in leagues and also continue to help coach. But as far as college, I am concentrating on my future as a fi refi ghter.”
“I would like to thank my coaches and teammates, past and present for always pushing me to be better, but most of all thank you to my parents who always believe in me and support me in all I do,” Stack said.
Girls volleyball
Brighton’s Ryleigh Ward and Teryn Kidd were honorable-mention all-state volleyball selections in voting through the Colorado High School Activities Association, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.
Girls golf
Riverdale Ridge’s Alexis Yono was named to the all-conference golf team in the Longs Peak this season.
Yono, a freshman, also qualifi ed for the state 4A meet that starts June 21 in Aurora.
Summer sports
The Brighton Recreation Center is taking registrations for its summer and youth sports programs. Leagues range from six to 10 weeks. Available youth sports include cross country (register by Aug. 10; cost is $30); youth volleyball (register by Sept. 4; cost is $60); late summer youth soccer (register by July 3; cost is $64); and fl ag football (register by Aug. 14; cost is $55). Adult sports include Brighton Mad Smash (pickleball tournament) (register by June 16; cost is $40 per team); and fall adult softball (register by Aug. 9; cost is $400 per team). Call 303655-2200 or visit brightonrecreation. com.
Birdies fore Bulldogs
Brighton High School’s Birdies Fore Bulldogs fundraising golf tournament is set for Friday, July 23, at Todd Creek Golf Course. Proceeds from the four-man scramble tournament benefi t the school’s athletic programs. Sponsorships are available. Call 720-507-7572.
BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
AURORA – Adrien Ambrosio of Brighton High School captured two Eastern Metro Athletic Conference swimming championships on June 17 as the Bulldogs won the conference title at Hinkley High School.
Ambrosio won the 200-yard freestyle in a time of 2:14.56. He also won the 500- freestyle in a time of 6:09.05.
Jespyn Bishop broke a threeyear-old record in the 50- freestyle. He won the league title in the 50- freestyle in a time of 21.69 seconds.
Two of BHS’ relay teams also won conference crowns. The 200- medley relay team (Trey Wilson, Arron Hedglin, Robert Jorstad and Bishop) fi nished in a time of 1:45.98. The 400- freestyle relay team of Jorstad, Vahn Williams, Wilson and Bishop) posted a time of 3:36.72.
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