BROOMFIELD — Gracie Ward’s basketball journey has been defined not just by skill, but by an unwavering commitment to growth, toughness and leadership.
Now a senior guard at Holy Family High School, Ward has emerged as one of Colorado’s most reliable perimeter players while guiding a Holy Family program that refuses to be overlooked, even as the lone 4A team competing in the Granite League against 5A and 6A opponents.
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Cooper Vais on Baseball, Basketball, and the Grind
Cooper Vais, a standout multi-sport athlete from Arvada West, joined the Hoopstracker Podcast to discuss his recent commitment to the University of Texas for baseball, his dual-sport journey, and the mindset that fuels his success. As Colorado’s top-ranked player in his class, Vais shared insights into his recruiting process, training regimen, and the unique dynamic of playing for his father in both basketball and baseball. Averaging 17 points per game on the court while throwing 93 mph on the mound, Vais exemplifies elite athleticism and discipline. He also highlighted Arvada West’s undefeated basketball season and the team’s chemistry built from years of shared youth sports.
Another jam-packed week across Colorado boys basketball delivered statement wins, record-breaking performances, and major league-race implications. Eric Fiedler stole headlines with a massive 46-point performance, while Marcellus Duncan (38) and Christian Williams (29) continued the trend of explosive individual outings. Madden Smiley etched his name into Windsor history, becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer and closing in on the 1,500-point milestone.
Team storylines dominated just as much. Palisade stunned Fruita Monument, Grandview stacked multiple marquee wins, and Arvada West knocked off Valor for the first time in years—setting up a highly anticipated Jeffco showdown with Ralston Valley. League races tightened across 6A and 5A, particularly in the Granite and Centennial Leagues, while the upcoming slate features several top-10 clashes that could reshape rankings statewide.
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Colorado girls basketball delivered a week to remember, highlighted by major upsets, league-shaping wins, and historic individual performances. Fort Collins announced itself as a new power with a dominant win over Windsor, while Arapahoe stunned top-ranked Cherokee Trail. Several league races tightened as Broomfield, Erie, Roosevelt, and Thompson Valley jockeyed for position. Individually, the week was defined by record-breaking scoring performances, including a 50-point outburst by Ralston Valley’s Santana Sabus and a near-historic shooting night from Loveland’s Courtlyn Yaussi. With playoffs just weeks away, momentum across the state is shifting rapidly
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Colorado hoops was on fire last week — rivalry showdowns, league shakeups, record-breaking milestones, and stars putting up monster numbers. From the Western Slope to the Front Range, we saw statement wins, top-tier performances, and momentum swinging heading into one of the biggest weeks of the season.
Headliners:
Garrett Owen (Erie) hits the 1,000-point milestone
Trey Gutierrez (Green Mountain) breaks the all-time school assists record
Rangeview continues to look like the most loaded team in the state
Holy Family is rolling and attacking 5A/6A-level competition with confidence
The Granite Peaks League is turning into a three-team war: Holy Family, Horizon, Frederick
The upcoming slate includes multiple playoff-level matchups that will shape rankings fast
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