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Coach Spotlight – Tom McCartney – Fairview

Veteran Fairview High School coach Tom McCartney shared stories from his decades-long career in Colorado athletics, including a remarkable and little-known stint as an emergency head basketball coach in the 1990s. Stepping in midseason during a 20-game losing streak, McCartney leaned on guidance from his father, Hall of Fame coach Bill McCartney, to inspire an unlikely upset victory over Cherry Creek. The interview also traced McCartney’s journey from Michigan to Colorado, his playing and coaching roots, his long tenure as Fairview’s football coach, and his reflections on leadership, mentorship, and adapting to a new generation of athletes.

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Feb 02 – Boys Weekly Show

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.

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Feb 02 – Girls Weekly Show

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.

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BREAKING NEWS – Akey and Thompson going to Pro Bowl

In this episode of the Biokat’s Flag Football and Hoops Tracker Podcast, host Jerry Howard interviews high school flag football standouts Ariana Akey of Mountain Vista and Lucy Thompson of Legend. The two athletes were selected among only 32 girls nationwide to compete in the Pro Football Flag Showcase during Super Bowl week in San Francisco. They discuss how they found out about their selections, their excitement about representing Colorado, and the unique experience of becoming teammates after facing each other in the state championship. The conversation highlights their on-field chemistry, individual strengths, and the impact of strong coaching, particularly Ariana’s experience under Coach Looney. Both athletes express gratitude for the opportunity and enthusiasm for the upcoming nationally televised game.

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Player Spotlght – Courtlyn Yaussi – Loveland

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

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Player Spotlight – Gracie Ward – Holy Family

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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Interview – Cooper Vais – Arvada West

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.

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Jan 26- HoopsTracker Boys Weekly

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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Jan 26 – Girls Weekly Show

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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Jan 19- Boys Weekly Show

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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Jan 19 – Girls Weekly show

Colorado girls basketball didn’t just deliver a strong week — it delivered a historic one.

From record-setting performances to league races tightening across every classification, the state’s hardwood stage was packed with drama, rivalry energy, and playoff-level urgency. As HoopsTracker host Jerry Howard put it, “What a week we have had in Colorado… phenomenal games down to the wire… records broken.”

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Jan 12 – Girls Weekly Show

Colorado girls basketball delivered one of its most electric weeks of the season, and it wasn’t just close games — it was season-shifting results.
The week’s biggest headline came from Riverdale Ridge, where Legend walked into the top team’s gym and walked out with a 61–52 upset, sending shockwaves through the state rankings and proving the Titans are officially built for March.
Legend’s road win wasn’t a fluke either. The Titans showed firepower and poise, sparked by Lucy Thompson’s four threes in the second half, while the team executed a disciplined game plan that neutralized Riverdale’s supporting cast.
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