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Loveland High School basketball standout Courlyn Yaussi joined Hoops Tracker after delivering a historic performance in which she scored 49 points and hit 11 three-pointers, ranking her among the top single-game performances in Colorado high school history

Yaussi credited the achievement to team energy, confidence, and unselfish play, noting that eight of the ten players who saw the floor also scored.
Yaussi discussed Loveland’s continued growth after a rebuilding season that followed the graduation of seven seniors. With a young roster gaining experience, the team has built strong chemistry through consistent offseason work and commitment in the gym. Her summer playing for Mountain West Premier’s U16 EYBL team helped elevate her game—particularly on the defensive end—and reinforced the importance of strength training in preparation for the college level

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.

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.