Who’s Back from the CHSAA 5A All-State Team? Part 2

The Colorado High School Activities Association releases an all-state team after every season and, as expected, it is loaded with talent. But many of the players who make such teams are seniors, and seniors graduate. Let’s continue our look at the Class 5A players in Colorado who were voted to the CHSAA all-state team last winter and are returning to their teams’ rosters in 2019-20. If you missed Part 1, <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2019/09/whos-back-from-the-chsaa-5a-all-state-team-part-1/">click here to see the list</a>. &nbsp; <strong>HONORABLE MENTION</strong> <strong>Shamahra Henderson, 2020, 5-8, W, Thornton</strong> Currently ranked just outside the top 20 in the Prep Girls Hoops Colorado 2020 ranking, Henderson had an outstanding season for Thornton in 2018-19. She led her team with 17.0 points per game and despite being just 5-foot-8, averaged 11.7 rebounds a game. Defensively, she came up with 4.4 steals a night and blocked 4.4 opponents’ shots per game. The Trojans were last season with Henderson leading a young squad so keep an eye on Thornton in 2019-20. &nbsp; <strong>Amy Holland, 2020, 5-10, G, Mountain Vista</strong> Last season the Golden Eagles played excellent defense and that started with Holland and teammate Mackenzie Gamble, who combined to average five steals per game. Holland led the team with 10.2 points and 8.3 rebounds a night, and the Mountain Vista girls figure to be a tough team yet again with a brutal Continental League schedule in store. &nbsp; <strong>Seairra Hughes, 2020, 5-11, F, Vista PEAK</strong> Denali Hughes was incredible for the Bison last season but guess what, the Vista PEAK program has another Hughes. Seairra averaged 9.7 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists last season. After her early showing in fall league play so far, she appears to be ready to pick up the scoring, as well. A multi-sport athlete, Hughes is capable of handling the ball and running the offense, and has big-game potential written all over her. &nbsp; <strong>Kacee Kyle, 2021, 5-8, G, Cherry Creek</strong> Colorado’s defending 5A state champions are stacked, plain and simple. The Bruins won it all in 2018-19 without a senior among their top four scorers. The first underclassman to appear on the scoring list was Kyle, who averaged 8.0 points a game. A versatile player as a 5-foot-8 guard, Kyle rebounds well and plays good defense, and also was second on the Bruins with 2.1 assists a night last season. &nbsp; <strong>Halle Mackiewicz, 2020, 5-10, F, Legacy</strong> * Clemson commit (soccer) The soon-to-be Lightning senior plans to play soccer at the next level but is more than worthy of some respect on the basketball court. When she wasn’t tending to her Team USA soccer duties, Mackiewicz averaged 19.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals in 19 games as a junior. Sorry basketball coaches, she’s taken. &nbsp; <strong>Lydia Marshall, 2020, 5-8, G, Liberty</strong> Liberty was one of the toughest teams in Colorado to beat on its home floor last season, and Marshall was a big reason why. The speedy guard averaged 2.7 steals per night and also pulled down 6.3 rebounds. Offensively, she led the team with 13.4 points and 2.8 assists per game, illustrating that passing might be the greatest strength of her game. &nbsp; <strong>Jada Moore, 2020, 5-10, G, Regis Jesuit</strong> * Kansas State commit Already committed to Kansas State University, Moore has all the physical tools you could ask for in an attacking guard. While Fran Belibi stole the national headlines last season, Moore averaged 4.2 assists and 2.3 steals per game while still averaging 9.4 points at the offensive end. There are many out there wondering how the Raiders will look in the post-Belibi era. The path to the answer starts with Moore. &nbsp; <strong>Jenna Siebert, 2021, 5-8, F, Valor Christian</strong> Siebert was a crucial piece of the Eagles’ young rotation last season, and she showed why head coach Jessika Caldwell put her there. As a sophomore, Siebert averaged 9.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and an impressive 3.2 assists while filling in for injured Kindyll Wetta at the point. There will be a lot of young but not-so-unfamiliar faces playing varsity hoops for Valor this season and Siebert is one of the many worth noting. &nbsp; <strong>Grace Talbot, 2022, 5-6, G, Chatfield</strong> Let’s just say that Talbot’s freshman campaign was more than worthy of the honorable mention recognition she received. As a 9^th-grader, she averaged 13.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.9 steals a game. Against Valor Christian on Feb. 13, arguably the toughest game Chatfield played last season, she scored a career-high 27 points while shooting 43 percent from the field. So, yeah, that’s not nothing. &nbsp; <strong>Avery Vansickle, 2021, 5-11, W, Regis Jesuit </strong> Vansickle was the second leading scorer on a top-notch Regis Jesuit squad last winter, averaging 13.3 points. She also could be counted on for 3.6 assists, three rebounds and 1.8 steals just about any time the Raiders took the court. A lot of pressure comes with being a sophomore and playing alongside Fran Belibi, who received a ton of national attention in 2018-19, but Vansickle didn’t shy away at all. Watch for this girl to contend for the title of best sharpshooter in Colorado after she shot 40 percent (72 for 179) from long range as a sophomore. &nbsp;