Author: Staff

Boys Basketball Podcast (Week of Feb. 8, 2026)
A massive week across Colorado boys basketball as milestone achievements, rivalry battles, and league‑title races took center stage with just two weeks left before the playoffs. Coaching legends Sean Palmer and Jon Rakiecki reached historic win marks, while multiple players—Caleb Fay, Howard Hunter, Keegan Balasteri, Judah Michael—joined the 1,000‑ and 2,000‑point clubs.

On the court, chaos hit the Centennial League as Overland stunned both Grandview and Cherokee Trail, blowing the title race wide open. In 5A, Stanley Lake and Green Mountain set up a championship collision, while Rock Canyon edged Mountain Vista in a top‑four showdown. Across the state, rivalry atmospheres delivered—from Prairie View vs. Brighton to Silver Creek vs. Longmont—showcasing the intensity of February basketball.

Looking ahead, the schedule is loaded with league‑defining matchups, highlighted by Broomfield–Holy Family, Valor–Ralston Valley, Prospect Ridge–Kent Denver, and a historic night expected at Riverdale Ridge as Brie Crittenden closes in on a 40‑year Colorado scoring record.

GIRLS HOOPS (FEB 8, 2026)
Colorado girls basketball is entering a historic stretch with multiple records on the verge of falling. Ariana Akey and Lucy Thompson shined at the Pro Bowl, with Akey earning MVP honors and Thompson widely praised as the top receiver at the event. Kenley Asp continues her all‑time statistical climb, trailing only Abby Weiner in career production. Sienna Williams hit 1,000 points, Courtney Steinkamp dropped 41, and Taylor Alcares set the Fort Collins three‑point record.
The biggest storyline: Bree Crittenden is expected to break Colorado’s all‑time scoring record Saturday at Riverdale Ridge, a mark untouched for more than 40 years. Kyla Hallier is also projected to surpass 2,000 career points this week.
Across the state, rivalry games, league‑title battles, and playoff‑shaping matchups filled the schedule. Upsets included Aurora Central edging Stanley Lake by one. Top teams like Valor, Erie, Windsor, Green Mountain, and Cherokee Trail strengthened their postseason positioning. A massive week ahead features Holy Family vs. Broomfield, Windsor vs. Fort Collins for the Northern crown, and Crittenden’s historic chase.

A massive week across Colorado boys basketball as milestone achievements, rivalry battles, and league‑title races took center stage with just two weeks left before the playoffs. Coaching legends Sean Palmer and Jon Rakiecki reached historic win marks, while multiple players—Caleb Fay, Howard Hunter, Keegen Balistreri, Judah Michael—joined the 1,000‑ and 2,000‑point clubs.
On the court, chaos hit the Centennial League as Overland stunned both Grandview and Cherokee Trail, blowing the title race wide open. In 5A, Stanley Lake and Green Mountain set up a championship collision, while Rock Canyon edged Mountain Vista in a top‑four showdown. Across the state, rivalry atmospheres delivered—from Prairie View vs. Brighton to Silver Creek vs. Longmont—showcasing the intensity of February basketball.
Looking ahead, the schedule is loaded with league‑defining matchups, highlighted by Broomfield–Holy Family, Valor–Ralston Valley, Prospect Ridge–Kent Denver, and a historic night expected at Riverdale Ridge as Bri Crittendon closes in on a 40‑year Colorado scoring record.

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.