6A Centennial League Playoff Outlook
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As of the latest CHSAA 6A rankings update, four teams currently land within the top-10 of the state, particularly Cherry Creek, Cherokee Trail, Mullen, and Grandview. Cherry Creek 14-2 (5-0 Centennial) 8-Game Win Streak A’Neya Chambers A’Neya Chambers 5'10" |…
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Continue ReadingAs of the latest CHSAA 6A rankings update, four teams currently land within the top-10 of the state, particularly Cherry Creek, Cherokee Trail, Mullen, and Grandview.
Cherry Creek 14-2 (5-0 Centennial) 8-Game Win Streak
Currently atop the 6A rankings, Creek’s staunch defense has continued to hold opponents back, beating opponents by 10 points or more in 12 of their 16 games this season. Led by star 2025 lead guard Tianna Chambers Tianna Chambers 6'0" | CG Cherry Creek | 2025 State CO (15.3 P, 3.5 R), who remains among the best perimeter defenders in the state. This is alongside A’Neya Chambers A’Neya Chambers 5'10" | CG Cherry Creek | 2025 State CO (8.4 P, 3.8 R), whose strength makes her a matchup nightmare. This group is not the same without forward, Braelynn Barnett Braelynn Barnett 6'1" | SF Cherry Creek | 2025 State CO (6.5 P, 3.8 R), anchoring the interior through her mobility and wide reach. This group has a wealth of complementary shooters, such as Molly Dorighi Molly Dorighi 5'8" | CG Cherry Creek | 2025 State CO (6.2 P, 2.4 R), Addison Beck Addison Beck 5'7" | PG Cherry Creek | 2026 State CO (5.5 P), Sophia Baal Sophia Baal 6'1" | PF Cherry Creek | 2025 State CO (5.4 P), and Mireya Johnson Mireya Johnson 5'6" | CG Cherry Creek | 2024 State CO (3 P). Julia Leach Julia Leach 6'2" | PF Cherry Creek | 2024 State CO cannot be overlooked either, adding to their wealth of frontcourt defenders.
Cherokee Trail 15-2 (4-0 Centennial) 7-Game Win Streak
Cherokee Trail has found success by committee, one of the two or three deepest programs in the state going 10 deep. Their key shotmaker, Damara Allen (11.7 P, 7.3 R, 2.2 A), has been exceptional knocking down a high volume of tough shots, such as turnaround fades, she is elite in the mid-range. Delainey Miller Delainey Miller 5'10" | CG Cherokee Trail | 2025 State CO (11.9 P, 6.2 R, 1.8 A) has been active scoring inside the arc, bringing a big guard brand of basketball, also adept at hitting cutters from the high post or elbows. The pairing of 2026s Karson Chaney Karson Chaney 5'7" | CG Cherokee Trail | 2026 State CO (9.9 P, 3.8 R) and Aaliyah Broadus Aaliyah Broadus 5'10" | SF Cherokee Trail | 2026 State CO (8.3 P, 3.9 R) have been notably efficient beyond the arc, both at 38%+ from beyond the arc. Madeline Gibbs Madeline Gibbs 5'11" | SG Cherokee Trail | 2025 State CO (7.7 P, 3.3 R) has been another valuable swiss army knife, particularly effective defending 1-4. 2025 Talia Strode Talia Strode 5'7" | CG Cherokee Trail | 2025 State CO (6.1 P, 2.9 A) continues to dominate on perimeter defense, all while leveraging her quickness as a facilitator.
Mullen 11-5 (2-1 Centennial) 1-Game Win Streak
With a wide array of forwards, Mullen brings a confluence of upper and underclassmen who are exceptionally talented. Spearheaded by 2027 wing Makenzie Jones Makenzie Jones 6'1" | CG Mullen | 2027 State CO (13.9 P, 5.9 R, 2.9 S), her two-way impact has raised this group’s ceiling. 2024 forward Allison Schwertner Allison Schwertner 6'3" | SF Mullen | 2024 State CO (13.1 P, 6.1 R, 2.1 A) has been active making quick decisions, either moving the rock or attacking downhill quickly. 2025 guards, Ryker Thomas Ryker Thomas 5'8" | CG Mullen | 2025 State CO (3.8 P) and Keaton Arangua-Egbert Keaton Arangua-Egbert 5'8" | CG Mullen | 2025 State CO (3.1 P) have been consistent knocking down threes, spacing the floor with confidence. Tatum Jones Tatum Jones 6'0" | PF Mullen | 2025 State CO (7.8 P, 4.6 R) is constantly roaming as a play finisher, efficient around the rim.
Grandview 9-8 (2-2 Centennial) 2-Game Win Streak
Sienna Betts Sienna Betts 6'5" | PF Grandview | 2025 State CO ‘ (24.1 P, 15.8 R, 4.6 A, 3 B) dominance has carried this group throughout the season, allowing the rest of this group to revolve around her playmaking. 2025 Deija Roberson Deija Roberson 6'3" | PF Grandview | 2025 State CO (8.4 P, 2.4 R) has found ways to keep opponents honest through her slashing, a valuable option with frontcourt depth. Guards Ava Chang Ava Chang 5'6" | SG Grandview | 2027 State CO (7.2 P, 3.9 R) and Lexi Yi Lexi Yi 5'9" | CG Grandview | 2026 CO (6.5 P, 3.6 A) have taken on the bulk of three point attempts (79/121 team 3PA), Chang’s immediate impact handling the ball has been a major component for this group. Fellow 2025 Maya Smith Maya Smith 5'10" | CG Grandview | 2025 State CO (3.3 P, 2.8 A) has found ways to stay active passing the ball, adding to their dynamic upside.