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November 29, 2013
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Boys basketball teams ready to hit the court ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Coach: Ken Rutt (7th year) Last year’s record: 14-9 Returning players: Devan Caswell, Jr., 5-11; Anthony Ramirez, Sr., 5-11; Joey Ray, Sr., 6-1; JJ Pita, Sr., 6-1; Elijah Morgan, Sr., 6-1. Outlook: The Academy boys’ basketball team has developed a strong tradition of winning and qualifying for the state tournament and we look forward to another great year. We have four returning players that are very good and will be solid for us. They have a lot of varsity experience and with both Anthony Ramirez and Joey Ray being three-year varsity players. Overall team speed, quickness and defense are strengths.
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Coach: Zach Holton (1st year) Last year’s record: 13-8, lost in district semi-finals Returning players: Brandon Black, Sr., F; Tommy McClay, Sr., F; Jacob Hodge, Jr., F; Luke Rumbyrt, Jr., F; Nick Gustafson, Jr., G; Josiah Vandenbos, Jr., F; Danny Hoesle, Jr., G; Micah Broseghini, Jr., G. Outlook: We have a lot of young, athletic players. Our goal this year is still up in the air as we learn to play basketball as a team. We would love to make it to regionals, but will take it one game at a time.
HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL
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Coach: Pete Villecco (4th year) Last year’s record: 20-6 Returning players: David Sommers, Sr., G; Ryan Willis, Sr., G; Devlin Granberg, Sr., F; Tim Kinoti, Sr., G;
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JEFFERSON ACADEMY
Coach: Mark Sharpley (14th season) Last year’s record: 9-10 Returning players: Bryson Sharpley, Sr., 6-5; Reese Swanson, Sr., 5-9; Brenen Ballard, Sr., 6-3; Joe Raff, Jr., 6-1; Jake Barlow, Jr., 6-2; Andrew Ulman, Jr., 6-0; Taylor Teets, Jr., 5-8; Kendal Ryan, Sr., 6-3. Outlook: Working hard to compete in a very difficult league.
MOUNTAIN RANGE HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Jim Mason (8th year) Last year’s record: 6-17 Returning players: Ben Egan, Jr., G; Grady Egan, Sr., G. Outlook: Our goals this year is to play a fun fast-paced brand of basketball that hopefully will bring us back to the success that we are accustomed to.
PINNACLE CHARTER SCHOOL
Coach: Lou Vullo (5th year) Last year’s record: 12-0 in league, 14-9 overall Returning players: Chase Gonzales, Sr., SG; Sansom Ouk, Sr., PG; David Pinela, Sr., F; Jayden Reyes, Sr., C; Sam Allen, Jr., PG; Eliseo Carrizales, Jr., F; Josh Brown, Jr., F; Alexander Blank, Jr., PG. Outlook: We have a great group of experienced players returning. We have a great opportunity to win league title again to make it two years in a row. If everybody stays eligible and healthy, we should make a great run in postseason. This is probably one of the better teams that I have had here at Pinnacle the last four years.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN LUTHERAN
Coach: Mish Al-Eisa (1st year) Last year’s record: 3-17 Returning players: Alec Hahm, Sr., SF/SG; Bennett Treptow, Sr., G; Levie Hill, Sr., PF; Zach Schlittenhart, Jr., SG; Ryan Uhlhorn, Jr., PF; Jordan Cothran, So., PF/SF; Keanen Hill, So., PG/SG; Eli Sievert, So., SF.
NORTHGLENN HIGH SCHOOL
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Coach: Kevin Knudson (9th year)
ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Coach: Steven Cancino (2nd year) Last year’s record: 11-13 Returning players: Jordan Bauer, Sr., C; Jackie Wilson, Sr., G; Alex Garcia, Sr., G; Jo Becker, Sr., C/PF; Antoinette Carrera, Sr., G; Allie Falagrady, Jr., G/F; Michayla Morris, Jr., C/F; Katie Honomichl, Jr., G; Makayla Marcus, Jr., G; Katie Edwards, So., G/F. Outlook: This year is deep with experience and leadership. It’s finally having the same coach and direction they missed with three different coaches in three years. We should challenge all the teams on our schedule with a new outlook of confidence, skills and desire.
HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Ron Rossi (11th year) Last year’s record: 22-5, 3A state champions Returning players: Lindsey Chavez, Sr., SG; Claudia Pena, Sr., F; Katie Chavez, So., PG; Megan McMillian, Jr., F; Maggie Spitzer, Jr., C; Olivia Quinn, Sr., F; Jaelyn Hall, Jr., G; Alex Jaros, Jr., G; Jessica Talamantes, Jr., G Outlook: To be first in the Metro League and repeat state champions.
Coach: Ti Streff (1st year) Last year’s record: 13-3 in league, 18-8 overall Returning players: Ashley Rasmussen, Sr., G/SF; Alyssa Rader, Jr., C/F; Lauren Bennett, SG; Kayla Chand, G; Linsi Calvo, PG Outlook: The goal for this team is to find our success in hard work. We
plan to play at a high level of intensity for 40 minutes a game. We have great skills in all positions, but lack size and depth. We will make up for it by playing very tough defense.
JEFFERSON ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Kevin Porter (11th season) Last year’s record: 3-6 in league, 1013 overall Alyson Thimsen, Sr., F; Mollie Heitman, Sr., G; Emma Anderson, Jr., F; Jennifer Kupcho, Jr., G; Heidi Wendt, Jr., G; Tiana Mullis, Jr., F; Karah Burkel, So., F; Kassidy Hastings, So., G; Kristi, Nagai, Fr., G Outlook: Compete for Metro League Title, qualify for regionals and return to 3A State Tournament at the Air Force Academy.
MOUNTAIN RANGE HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Chyrisse Domenico (8th year) Last year’s record: 8-16 Returning players: Rio Mitchel, Sr., G; Miesha Spencer, Sr., G/F; Abby Brich, Sr., F; Rebecca Kendall, Sr., G; Lauren Bohan, Jr., G/F; Lexi Swenson, Jr., G; Dani Ponzio, Jr., F; Riley Craig, So., G Outlook: With a group of experienced players within the program, we are looking to compete in the Front Range League, finishing in the top half of the conference. Our goal is to make it to the State Tournament and earn our way deeper than the first round. This is a team who knows what our league brings night in and night out and will compete and work hard until the end of each game no matter
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Last year’s record: 10-13 Returning players: Derrick DeLaTorre, Sr., G; Marcus Cruz, Sr., F; Ike Hosier, Sr., G; Zeph Sanders, Sr., F; Jonah Radebaugh, Sr., G; Jalyn Johnson, Sr., G; Alec Choury, Sr., G; Jacob Brown, Sr., F. Outlook: To be very competitive, be the top-three in league and make the playoffs.
Girls basketball teams set for the season
HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL
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Austin Brown, Jr., F; Alex Comeaux, Jr., G; Luke Golter, Jr., G; Nick Kreutzer, Jr., F; Chris Helbig, So., G. Outlook: Our goals as a program is to have a daily focus on growth. We want to come in each day with a great attitude, and bring great effort regardless of our circumstances. We want to learn from our mistakes we made last year and do those things differently. We have high expectations in our locker room. Our kids have worked hard to improve as players this offseason. We expect to see growth from our returning players and we expect to build off how we finished last season.
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NORTHGLENN HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Phil Miller (1st year) Last year’s record: 3-14 Returning players: Jackie Elliott, Sr.; Jayia DelReal, Jr.; Sarah DeVito, Jr.; Jenny Do, Jr.; Angel Espinoza, Jr.; Ariel Guerrero, Jr.; Brianna Jara, Jr. Outlook: Looking to rebuild this year.
PINNACLE CHARTER SCHOOL
Coach: Steve Gutierrez (9th year) Last year’s record: 7-14 Returning players: Kara Maestas, Sr., F; Jacey Ovalle, Jr., G; Valencia Diaz, So., PG. Outlook: With another year of experience under our belts, we hope to have a better record this year.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Adam Frey (5th year) Last year’s record: 17-6 Returning players: Brittney Zemlicka, Sr.; Greta Sievert, Sr.; Jessica Dalbotten, Sr.; Mariah Dally, Jr. Outlook: A good mix of veterans and young players. A small yet speedy team with good potential. The lack of experience could become an issue with some players. Excited to see the strides that will be made throughout the season.
SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Coach: Christopher Kemm (3rd Girls continues on Page 15