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Hidden Impact: X-Factors of the 6A City League

Hidden Impact: X-Factors of the 6A City League
Brandyn Newbins
Brandyn Newbins January 14, 2026 @ 07:03 PM
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Jade Hibbler
Jade Hibbler 5'7" | PG/CG | 2026
CO
Keoni Brown
Keoni Brown 5'9" | SF/SG | 2027
CO
Zania Romero-King
Zania Romero-King 5'7" | SG/PG | 2027
CO
Alex Gehring
Alex Gehring 5'3" | PG/SG | 2027
CO
Paris Taylor
Paris Taylor 5'7" | CG | 2027
CO
Liana Valdez
Liana Valdez 5'7" | SG | 2026
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every team in the 6A City League has players who go beyond the box score and quietly swing games in their favor. These X-factors bring versatility, basketball IQ, and timely production when it matters most. Their impact often shows up in momentum shifts, matchup problems, and winning plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["470676"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69683ceb14a66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick-release shooter for Denver East who makes it tough for defenses to help off of her. If defenders close out too hard, she's comfortable putting the ball on the floor and attacking the paint. That combination gives her multiple ways to put the ball in the basket.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1200167"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69683ceb14af8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In my opinion she's one of the best point guards in the league. Her basketball IQ stands out as she puts teammates in the right spots and creates offense for herself and others. She also brings energy to every game that lifts the entire team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["927484"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69683ceb14b6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A long, athletic point guard who can knock down shots from the top of the key. She's taken a big step forward in her decision-making, knowing when to distribute and when to look for her own offense. That balance has made her even more effective running the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["631345"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69683ceb14be1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Having a player like her as an X-factor speaks to just how talented her team really is. On any given night she can be the team's best offensive player. No matter what she brings consistent effort on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["631348"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69683ceb14c54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Even as the main ball handler she has the ability to get hot offensively. She can attack the rim, finish through contact, or draw fouls when defenses overplay her. On top of that she's capable of knocking down shots from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["968129"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69683ceb14cc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She's capable of playing both guard and forward, giving her team lineup flexibility. Offensively, she's a threat because she can score from multiple areas on the floor. Defensively, she can be trusted to guard wherever she's needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Every team in the 6A City League has players who go beyond the box score and quietly swing games in their favor. These X-factors bring versatility, basketball IQ, and timely production when it matters most. Their impact often shows up in momentum shifts, matchup problems, and winning plays.

Liana Valdez

Liana Valdez

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SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Liana
Valdez SG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Denver East
|
CO
Hidden Impact: X-Factors of the 6A City League
A quick-release shooter for Denver East who makes it tough for defenses to help off of her. If...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
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Liana Valdez

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State: Colorado
School: Denver East
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Jade Hibbler

Jade Hibbler

CO
PG/CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Jade
Hibbler PG/CG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Vista Peak
|
CO
Hidden Impact: X-Factors of the 6A City League
In my opinion she’s one of the best point guards in the league. Her basketball IQ stands out...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
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Jade Hibbler

State: Colorado
School: Vista Peak
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Zania Romero-King

Zania Romero-King

CO
SG/PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Zania
Romero-King SG/PG
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
HS
Rangeview
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CO
Hidden Impact: X-Factors of the 6A City League
A long, athletic point guard who can knock down shots from the top of the key. She’s taken...
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Zania Romero-King

State: Colorado
School: Rangeview
Club: Tru Colorado
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Paris Taylor

Paris Taylor

CO
CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Paris
Taylor CG
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
HS
Northfield
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CO
Hidden Impact: X-Factors of the 6A City League
Having a player like her as an X-factor speaks to just how talented her team really is. On...
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Paris Taylor

State: Colorado
School: Northfield
Club: Tru Colorado
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Alex Gehring

Alex Gehring

CO
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'3"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2027
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Alex
Gehring PG/SG
Class
2027
Height
5'3"
HS
Denver South
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CO
Hidden Impact: X-Factors of the 6A City League
Even as the main ball handler she has the ability to get hot offensively. She can attack the...
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Alex Gehring

Instagram
State: Colorado
School: Denver South
Club: Proskills Basketball
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Keoni Brown

Keoni Brown

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2027
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Keoni
Brown SF/SG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Rangeview
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CO
Hidden Impact: X-Factors of the 6A City League
She’s capable of playing both guard and forward, giving her team lineup flexibility. Offensively, she’s a threat because...
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Keoni Brown

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State: Colorado
School: Rangeview
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