Month: February 2026

Colorado high school basketball delivered an electric week packed with rivalry games, milestone moments, and playoff-shaping results. Standout athletes hit historic marks, including Jetwell and Madden Smiley reaching the 1,500-point club, while Dayesun Collier caught fire with six three-pointers in a single game. On the national stage, Ariana Akey (Mountain Vista) and Lucy Thompson (Legend) earned Pro Bowl selections, placing Colorado talent in the national spotlight.
League races tightened across the state as powerhouse programs like Arvada West, Grandview, Rangeview, and Mountain Vista continued asserting dominance, while surprise contenders such as Evergreen and Lewis-Palmer shook up expectations. Packed gyms, last-second finishes, and statement wins defined the week, setting the stage for a pivotal stretch run with rivalry week and league championships looming.

Colorado girls basketball delivered a blockbuster week packed with historic performances, national recognition, major college commitments, and statement wins across every league. Headlining the news, Ariana Akey and Lucy Thompson earned national Pro Bowl selections in flag football—placing Colorado on the national stage with only 32 athletes chosen nationwide.

On the hardwood, milestones piled up: multiple players crossed the 1,000-point mark, school records fell in rebounding and blocks, and Kinley Asp erupted for 48 points, vaulting into Colorado’s all-time scoring top ten. League races tightened as powerhouse programs like Lutheran, Denver East, Broomfield, Valor Christian, and Mead surged toward playoff positioning.