6A Centennial League Playoff Outlook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Cherry Creek 14-2 (5-0 Centennial) 8-Game Win Streak</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":326142,"width":"305px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/09/ANeya-Chambers.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-326142" style="width:305px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='327638' first='A'Neya' last='Chambers'] 2025</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 [player_tooltip player_id='361564' first='Tianna' last='Chambers'] (15.3 P, 3.5 R), who remains among the best perimeter defenders in the state. This is alongside [player_tooltip player_id='327638' first='A'Neya' last='Chambers'] (8.4 P, 3.8 R), whose strength makes her a matchup nightmare. This group is not the same without forward, [player_tooltip player_id='361565' first='Braelynn' last='Barnett'] (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 [player_tooltip player_id='584843' first='Molly' last='Dorighi'] (6.2 P, 2.4 R), [player_tooltip player_id='510718' first='Addison' last='Beck'] (5.5 P), [player_tooltip player_id='628571' first='Sophia' last='Baal'] (5.4 P), and [player_tooltip player_id='331175' first='Mireya' last='Johnson'] (3 P). [player_tooltip player_id='263608' first='Julia' last='Leach'] cannot be overlooked either, adding to their wealth of frontcourt defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Cherokee Trail 15-2 (4-0 Centennial) 7-Game Win Streak</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":847306,"width":"306px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/taliastrode-crop-2949x1936-1694475225-crop-640x420-1706654208.jpg?w=639" alt="" class="wp-image-847306" style="width:306px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='495925' first='Talia' last='Strode'] 2025</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cherokee Trail has found success by committee, one of the two or three deepest programs in the state going 10 deep. Their key shotmaker, [player_tooltip player_id='495845' first='Damara' last='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. [player_tooltip player_id='327662' first='Delainey' last='Miller'] (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 [player_tooltip player_id='470964' first='Karson' last='Chaney'] (9.9 P, 3.8 R) and [player_tooltip player_id='470966' first='Aaliyah' last='Broadus'] (8.3 P, 3.9 R) have been notably efficient beyond the arc, both at 38%+ from beyond the arc. [player_tooltip player_id='492135' first='Madeline' last='Gibbs'] (7.7 P, 3.3 R) has been another valuable swiss army knife, particularly effective defending 1-4. 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='495925' first='Talia' last='Strode'] (6.1 P, 2.9 A) continues to dominate on perimeter defense, all while leveraging her quickness as a facilitator. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Mullen 11-5 (2-1 Centennial) 1-Game Win Streak</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a wide array of forwards, Mullen brings a confluence of upper and underclassmen who are exceptionally talented. Spearheaded by 2027 wing [player_tooltip player_id='631331' first='Makenzie' last='Jones'] (13.9 P, 5.9 R, 2.9 S), her two-way impact has raised this group's ceiling. 2024 forward [player_tooltip player_id='216722' first='Allison' last='Schwertner'] (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, [player_tooltip player_id='329363' first='Ryker' last='Thomas'] (3.8 P) and [player_tooltip player_id='361574' first='Keaton' last='Arangua-Egbert'] (3.1 P) have been consistent knocking down threes, spacing the floor with confidence. [player_tooltip player_id='361573' first='Tatum' last='Jones'] (7.8 P, 4.6 R) is constantly roaming as a play finisher, efficient around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Grandview 9-8 (2-2 Centennial) 2-Game Win Streak</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='352917' first='Sienna' last='Betts']' (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 [player_tooltip player_id='571033' first='Deija' last='Roberson'] (8.4 P, 2.4 R) has found ways to keep opponents honest through her slashing, a valuable option with frontcourt depth. Guards [player_tooltip player_id='631337' first='Ava' last='Chang'] (7.2 P, 3.9 R) and [player_tooltip player_id='835524' first='Lexi' last='Yi'] (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 [player_tooltip player_id='571034' first='Maya' last='Smith'] (3.3 P, 2.8 A) has found ways to stay active passing the ball, adding to their dynamic upside.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->