Weekly Honor Roll - Schneider and Lutheran Leveling Up

As we head into the stretch run, Colorado athletes are putting on a show, delivering one remarkable performance after another. These competitors keep stepping up, stacking their resumes with highlight moments. Top contenders are emerging and actively competing for better playoff seeding. Here's a quick look at the week's standout performances from January 26th to 31st.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shout-outs</h2>   Lutheran's [player_tooltip player_id='899653' first='Isla' last='Koffmann'] came through under pressure against Air Academy. Koffmann grabbed a key offensive rebound and made a smooth hook shot to tie the game. In overtime, she hit two clutch free throws to secure a dramatic win for the Lions.   Byer's Abi Green stayed cool under pressure, driving hard to draw a foul. She calmly made the game-winning free throw against Hi-Plains with only 16 seconds left.   The Cripple Creek-Victor squad inspired with a thrilling comeback against Centennial, erasing a four-point deficit in the final minutes. The Lady Pioneers unleashed a late surge, rattling off eight unanswered points to steal the win.   Estes Park's Abigail Watry broke the tie with a clutch layup in the final minute. She scored the decisive basket that gave her team the win over Front Range Christian.   Columbine's Jordyn Washington with her triple double against Chatfield. The senior guard dropped 17 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out 11 assists. A remarkable performance!     <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Player Of The Week</h2>    Schneider had a fantastic week powering her Lutheran Lions to a perfect 3-0 record. With wins over Air Academy and Windsor, Schneider elevated her game, averaging nearly 7 points more than her season average. She made clutch plays for her team all week. One of my favorites, was a slick baseline drive with a spin-move finish against Air Academy. That play all but sealed the win in overtime.  In a tense battle with Windsor, she scored eight of Lutheran's last twelve points, proving unstoppable in crunch time. Her stellar play is turning Lutheran into a true contender for the 5A state crown.   Averages for the week: 21.0 PPG, 4.3 AST, 2.0 STL and 87.5% (14-16) on FT      <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Outstanding Individual Game Performances</h2>    Clark's 27-point outburst powered her team to a commanding win over a determined Horizon squad. Clark plays with a high motor, always in motion on offense and wreaking havoc in Mead's full-court press. Fearlessly attacking the rim and finishing with flair, Clark also showed her range by knocking down 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.  Her first three-pointer in the second quarter gave her team breathing room. Later in the period, Clark added more corner threes, opening up a double digits lead for Mead. It was a stellar shooting display and dominant performance from the junior guard.     Jones powered Mullen to a crucial win over Smoky Hill with a 23-point gem. She was aggressive all night, attacking the basket and getting to the free-throw line, where she was a perfect 11-11. Jones also splashed in a pair of threes to help Mullen pull away in the second quarter. Her stat-stuffing night included 9 steals and 7 rebounds, capping a truly outstanding performance.     Sigg was magnificent against Greeley Central, erupting for 31 points to lead Berthoud to a commanding victory. she was relentless on defense, forcing turnovers, swiping seven steals, and sparking fast breaks. Sigg was efficient from the field, connecting on 11 of her 17 shots, including drilling three long balls. She also dished out five smooth assists, orchestrating the offense with poise. It was a statement night for the junior point guard.     Gaona delivered a remarkable performance for Eaton versus Weld Central, scoring an efficient 25-points. She was active defensively, forcing turnovers and turning them into easy transition opportunities for her team. For the night, she shot 9-13, including 2-4 from beyond the arc. She showed her playmaking abilities, dishing out nine dimes. A great game for the senior point guard.     Gilpatrick delivered a near-flawless performance in the win over Niwot, racking up 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks. She owned the paint on both ends, scoring at will against a smaller Niwot squad. Shooting an impressive 9-for-10 from the field, including a smooth three-pointer. Gilpatrick anchored the defense by swatting and altering shots all night. It was another dominant outing for the standout sophomore.

As we head into the stretch run, Colorado athletes are putting on a show, delivering one remarkable performance after another. These competitors keep stepping up, stacking their resumes with highlight moments. Top contenders are emerging and actively competing for better playoff seeding. Here's a quick look at the week's standout performances from January 26th to 31st.