Centennial League Playoff Outlook: X-Factors
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Eaglecrest 14-9 Facing #14 Rangeview @ 7 PM on 2/21 Shyann Farbes Shyann Farbes 5'8" | CG Eaglecrest | 2024 State CO – 2024 An elite shooter with this group, Farbes can be one of the x-factors for Eaglecrest’s offensive…
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Facing #14 Rangeview @ 7 PM on 2/21
Shyann Farbes Shyann Farbes 5'8" | CG Eaglecrest | 2024 State CO – 2024
An elite shooter with this group, Farbes can be one of the x-factors for Eaglecrest’s offensive upside. Her presence alone makes teams think twice about moving into a zone defense, considering her 39% efficiency from beyond the arc. Through her junior year, Farbes has posted 8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game. One area worth tracking will be Farbes offensive impact should opponents run her off the three point line. Her impact on the defensive glass cannot be overlooked, providing legitimate physicality at 5’9.
Cherokee Trail 18-5
Facing #28 Fort Collins @ 6 PM on 2/21
Madeline Gibbs Madeline Gibbs 5'11" | SG Cherokee Trail | 2025 State CO – 2025
Gibbs is a volume shooter who has upside as a potent floor spacer when given some space to operate. The sophomore is primarily set up through kickouts and extra passes, proving shot ready off the catch. Gibbs is certainly an x-factor for this group from a floor spacing upside, her impact could change how far the defense decides to stretch out. Through Biosse’s sophomore season, she has posted 8.2 points and 4 rebounds per game. As expected with anybody in this Cherokee Trail group, high energy defense is a given.
Cherry Creek 19-4
Facing #31 Chatfield @ 6 PM on 2/21
Mireya Johnson Mireya Johnson 5'6" | CG Cherry Creek | 2024 State CO – 2024
Johnson is truly an x-factor for this Cherry Creek group, proving potent as a sharpshooter while remaining effective a secondary playmaker. Through her season, the junior guard has posted 4.9 points and 3 rebounds per game. Coming off of a rotating defense, Johnson is immediately a threat off the catch. Possessing shooting gravity and legitimate scoring upside within a few dribbles.
Julia Leach Julia Leach 6'2" | PF Cherry Creek | 2024 State CO – 2024
Leach is a potent rebounding forward who adds a bit of size to a formidable group of interior defenders. Proving capable as a help defender, Leach rotates on time and provides a necessary defensive floor for this group. She could be an x-factor should one of Creek’s forwards get into foul trouble, providing a physical interior presence. Through her junior season, Leach has posted 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
Grandview 14-9
Facing #22 Douglas County @ 6 PM on 2/21
Deija Roberson Deija Roberson 6'3" | PF Grandview | 2025 State CO – 2025
The other influential 6’2+ forward on Grandview’s roster, Roberson does her part to facilitate the halfcourt offensive flow. Best utilized as a screener and subsequent cutter around the Betts passing hub, Roberson is a skilled finisher with her right hand. Proving capable stepping through tight contests around the rim, the forward is a strong finisher through pressure. She will be valauble as a necessary backline defender if star forward Sienna Betts Sienna Betts 6'5" | PF Grandview | 2025 State CO is forced into foul trouble. Through Roberson’s sophomore season, she has posted 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.
Sydnie McClain – 2023
McClain will provide much needed floor spacing for this group, proving to be a knockdown shooter off the catch. A necessary safety valve for Grandview’s halfcourt offense, McClain keeps the defense honest on kickout opportunities. Through her senior season, the guard has put up 6.4 points and 2 rebounds per game. The guard is knocking down triples at a 35% clip, making 29 of Grandview’s 49 three pointers on the season.