One X-Factor from Each Team Headed to 5A Round 2
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#1 Air Academy versus #17 Palmer Ridge Tatyonna Brown CO #7 PF #2 HEIGHT 6'2" POS PF CLASS 2025 View Profile Tatyonna Brown Instagram State: Colorado School: Air Academy Brown has continued to bolster her scoring versatility within the arc,…
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Continue Reading#1 Air Academy versus #17 Palmer Ridge
Brown has continued to bolster her scoring versatility within the arc, although her impact in paint is no easy task to slow down. The forward’s rebounding ability on both ends could swing this game by the potential variance of shot attemtps from either team.
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Mayer’s scoring abilities have been particularly consistent for this Palmer Ridge group. This team cannot be overlooked given their discipline on defense, limiting Air Academy to their lowest point total (40) of the whole season.
Frederick #8 versus Vista PEAK Prep #9
Wittler has been particularly effective knocking down deep threes, potentially getting Vista PEAK Prep out of position as she is Frederick’s most consistent perimeter shotmaker.
Starks’ impact in the paint could alter Frederick’s shot selection, potentially forcing them out onto the perimeter to a great degree. Her abilities to anchor the defensive glass could be a difference maker.
Windsor #5 versus Littleton #21
Greenwald’s volume shooting could be a gamechanger should she heat up from the perimeter, stepping into the initial high school playoffs of her career.
Urquhart has been a prolific rebounder all season, her ability to mitigate second chance opportunities for opponents will reduce Windsor’s margin for error on offense.
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Northfield #4 versus Lewis-Palmer #13
Allen remains one of the top frontcourt prospects in the 2027 class, her ability to anchor the glass and contest shots at the rim could be a wrinkle for Lewis-Palmer.
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Rylee Edmondson Rylee Edmondson 5'8" | CG Lewis-Palmer | 2026 State CO
Rylee Edmondson Rylee Edmondson 5'8" | CG Lewis-Palmer | 2026 State CO
Edmondson has been Lewis-Palmer’s most utilized scoring threat, taking a high volume of three point attempts while remaining a threat to make plays downhill off the catch.
Roosevelt #2 versus #18 Northridge #18
Meza has been effective inside the arc, matching up with opposing frontcourt athletes and staying strong in the post. Facing opponent Sophia Carbajal Sophia Carbajal 6’0″ | PF Northridge | 2027 State CO , she will likely be thrown at the point of attack against the forward.
Carbajal has been among the most productive frontcourt athletes in the state, her production against the former 5A title winners will be a huge test for the freshman.
Montrose #7 versus Pueblo West#10
Layce Oberg
Layce Oberg
Oberg has been a dependable scorer around the rim, effectively getting to pivot moves to free herself up from an opponent. Following a dominant 37-point victory over Pueblo County, Montrose looks to face yet another southern Front Range opponent.
Trynity Martin
Trynity Martin
Martin has been imperative to Pueblo West’s success, leveraging her positional size to finish past contests.
Green Mountain #6 versus Standley Lake #11
Julia Schafer
Julia Schafer
Schafer has been an efficient scoring threat inside the arc, particularly active while off the ball to put pressure on the defense.
Martin along with the notable size of this Standley Lake group will be overwhelming for quite a few opponents, her impact on the glass will make a difference in this matchup.
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Mead #3 versus Mountain View #14
Haley has been terrific along the perimeter, a consistent perimeter shooter off the catch, either form stationary or movement. This group’s offensive punch is always amplified by her production.
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Keil is a very high volume perimeter shooter for this group, up at 220+ three point attempts. Her ability to space the floor efficiently while holding her own in the paint could force an upset for tomorrow’s matchup.