Matchup Notes Heading into the 4A Great 8
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Kicking off this saturday, 4A GBB will compete at the Coliseum. Holy Family #1 versus Peak to Peak #9 HF Point Differential: +124 P2P Point Differential: +55 The former title winner is in prime position for yet another title run,…
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Continue ReadingKicking off this saturday, 4A GBB will compete at the Coliseum.
Holy Family #1 versus Peak to Peak #9
HF Point Differential: +124 P2P Point Differential: +55
The former title winner is in prime position for yet another title run, in large part from their guard play from Essynce Contreraz Essynce Contreraz 5'5" | CG Holy Family | 2024 State CO and Gracie Ward Gracie Ward 5'5" | PG Holy Family | 2026 State CO . Brining consistent shotmaking along the perimeter and dependable passing vision while attacking the rim, these guards have been especially productive throughout their run. Jennifer Altshuler Jennifer Altshuler 5'7" | CG Holy Family | 2024 State CO has been one of their most efficient shooters and finishers around the rim, certainly a difference maker with this group.
Peak to Peak’s productivity is largely due to Alexandra Eschmeyer Alexandra Eschmeyer 6'5" | SF Peak To Peak | 2025 State CO ‘s impact on both ends of the floor. There are few forwards at 6’5 with her shooting ability and rim protection, she is without a doubt the prototypical modern forward. The current leader in blocks per game among all athletes within 4-6A. Megan Wagner has been another impactful forward for this group, one of the more efficient inside the arc scorers on this team.
Pagosa Springs #4 versus Resurrection Christian #5
PS Point Differential: +25 RC Point Differential: +94
Elizabeth Currier Elizabeth Currier CG Pagosa Springs | 2025 State CO and Karsyn Shahan Karsyn Shahan CG Pagosa Springs | 2025 State CO have been valuable perimeter playmakers, both atop this group’s made threes. The south-central group has a chance to put their town on the map.
Resurrection Christian boasts efficient shotmaking from Olivia Klein Olivia Klein 5'6" | PG Resurrection Christian | 2025 State CO , who has proven herself as a dependable combo guard. Combined with Makenzie Flikkema and Milana Rowe Milana Rowe 5'9" | SF Resurrection Christian | 2025 State CO , this group brings in an array of dependable perimeter shooters if needed. Callie Gillespie Callie Gillespie 5'10" | SG Resurrection Christian | 2025 State CO and Lysette Baatz are important hustle players, particularly active on both ends of the floor.
D’Evelyn #2 versus University #7
D’Evelyn Point Differential: +99 University Point Differential: +29
Spearheaded by Macy Scheer Macy Scheer 6'0" | SG D'Evelyn | 2024 State CO and Peyton Marvel Peyton Marvel 5'9" | SG D'Evelyn | 2024 State CO , D’Evelyn brings a unique group of athletes. Particularly with Marvel, the forward is a prolific rebounder, constantly a threat to grab an offensive board for a quick putback. Ellie McMann Ellie McMann 5'7" | PG D'Evelyn | 2025 State CO remains a capable three point shooter, valuable spacing the floor for one of the most active teams on the glass.
Addison Harding Addison Harding 6'0" | C University | 2025 State CO and Natalie Moore have powered this University team through a high volume of paint touches. Their balance is Janay Kravig Janay Kravig 5'10" | CG University | 2025 State CO , a dependable 36% shooter from beyond the arc, capable stretching out the defense.
Colorado Academy #6 versus Riverdale Ridge #3
CA Point Differential: +44 RR Point Differential: +56
Riverdale Ridge boasts high end talent between Brihanna Crittendon Brihanna Crittendon 6'3" | SF Riverdale Ridge | 2026 State CO and Brooklyn Charlo, both are capable up and down lineups with ease. While there is no doubt that those two will be taking on a massive portion of the responsibility, this group’s depth cannot be overlooked either. They will need dependable shooting off the catch from guards Gabby Herr Gabby Herr 5'6" Riverdale Ridge | 2025 CO and Cimonie Martinez Cimonie Martinez 5'8" Riverdale Ridge | 2024 CO , both are up past 100 three point attempts on the season. Sophomore guard Payton Meineke Payton Meineke 5'7" | PG Riverdale Ridge | 2026 State CO has provided value attacking the rim or getting out early for transition buckets.
Naomi Wolff and Alex May have done a great job facilitating for this group, leveraging their tight handles to be composed under pressure. Complementing this group, Anna Johnson Anna Johnson 5'7" Colorado Academy | 2025 CO remains one of their more consistent scorers. This group has great communication, active jumping passing lanes in the halfcourt and kickstarting fast breaks.