5A Jefferson County League ’21-22
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Here’s a quick peek at the Class 5A Jefferson County League What happened in something called Season B Check this out — the Valor Christian Eagles won their league games by 2, 32, 55, 39, 49, 34, 38 and…
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Here’s a quick peek at the Class 5A Jefferson County League
What happened in something called Season B
Check this out — the Valor Christian Eagles won their league games by 2, 32, 55, 39, 49, 34, 38 and 48 points. Ralston Valley was the one that lost by 2 – and was 7-1. Chatfield (6-2) and Columbine 5-4 kept it honest, if not interesting.
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Teams – Arvada West, Bear Creek, Chatfield, Columbine, Dakota Ridge, Lakewood, Pomona, Ralston Valley, Valor Christian.
Which playoff team(s) made the loop’s most noise?
Valor Christian had a shortened 17-0 season, but it was still 17-0. It was capped by a 67-42 pounding of surprising Regis Jesuit in the finale. Columbine had the misfortune of running into Grandview in the second round, when Ralston Valley also was eliminated – by final-four team Highlands Ranch. Arvada West, Chatfield and Lakewood were first-round losers.
The short list of returnees to follow
Grace Talbot Grace Talbot 5'6" | PG Chatfield | 2022 State CO , Chatfield, Sr., G, 5-6
Combo guard will have the ball in her hands plenty. PGH-CO 2022 No. 18 was Jeffco’s No. 2 scorer (15.7 ppg) a season ago..
Saya Sabus Saya Sabus 5'9" | CG Ralston Valley | 2022 State CO , Ralston Valley, Sr., G, 5-8
PGH-CO 2022 No. 22. Reasonable shooter – 44 percent from the floor, 38 percent beyond 3-point line and 78 percent on free throws.
Jessica Bollwahn Jessica Bollwahn 5'11" | SF Columbine | 2022 State CO , Columbine, Sr., F, 6-1
Solid junior season – averaged 12.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.6 steals. A slasher from the wing, working on her outside game who also can push the tempo.
Macey Huard Macey Huard 6'2" | SG Valor Christian | 2023 State CO , Valor Christian, Jr., G-F, 6-2
PGH-CO 2023 No. 2. Nice ceiling, legitimate outside-shooting threat who also has sound knack of posting up down low, giving her the versatility to keep her among the state;s elite.
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Elizabeth Gentry Elizabeth Gentry 6'2" | PF Arapahoe | 2024 State CO , Columbine, So., F, 6-3
Coming off a strong freshman season – regular minutes, 10.0 points and 9.0 rebounds.
Tania Hodge Tania Hodge 5'6" | CG Bear Creek | 2023 State CO , Bear Creek, Jr., G, 5-6
Final game of ’20-21 produced a career-high 22 points.
Wakinyela Bear Wakinyela Bear 5'6" | CG Dakota Ridge | 2022 State CO , Dakota Ridge, Sr., G, 5-6
Gritty player on most watch lists; scoring should jump from the past season’s 9.1 ppg.
Talea Kuennen Talea Kuennen 5'6" | SG Chatfield | 2022 State CO , Chatfield, Jr., G, 5-6
Looking to improve 30 percent shooting from a season ago.
A short look ahead to 2021-22
Left-siders of the metropolitan area, Jeffco may have balked when Valor was inserted into the loop, but the Eagles have uplifted the play. They are serious contenders again as Colorado returns to normal scheduling. They also have brought Jeffco back to the high level established by southeastern-area schools.