Top 10 teams

1 Valley: A superb sophomore class has a year of experience. The Vikings could be even stronger.

2 The Classical Academy: The Titans have Lydia Blaha, one of the most dominant players in the state.

3 Roosevelt: Coach Geneva Morford has worked the Roughriders hard to get this high.

4 Manitou Springs: The Mustangs appear to have the right blend of experience and talent.

5 Holy Family: The Tigers have better height than most teams, and better talent.

6 St. Mary's: The Pirates have seven seniors and a dozen letter winners on this squad.

7 Basalt: The Longhorns were a surprise last season and return much of that talented crew.

8 Faith Christian: The Eagles lost key personnel to graduation, but they shouldn't slip too far.

9 Pagosa Springs: The Pirates still need to look outside their league for strong competition.

10 C.S. Christian: The Lions will have a very young team and a new coach, Mike Broekhuis.

Consensus district picks: Pagosa Springs (District 1), Basalt (District 2), Valley (District 3), Holy Family (District 4), The Classical Academy (District 5), The Academy (District 6).

Top players by position

Player School Ht. Year

OUTSIDE HITTERS

Sierra Bennett Valley 5-7 So.

Kelsey Huckle Gunnison 5-6 Sr.

Anna Niebuhr Manitou Spgs. 5-10 Sr.

Camille Rand Pagosa Springs 5-8 Sr.

Kerri Taylor The Class. Acad. 6-0 Jr.

Kelsey Walford Manitou Spgs. 5-8 Sr.

Alea Wildman The Academy 5-10 Sr.

MIDDLE BLOCKERS

Lydia Blaha The Class. Acad. 6-0 Sr.

Morgan Broekhuis C.S. Christian 6-3 So.

Emily Cotharn Cedaredge 5-7 Sr.

Katlyn Hayes James Irwin 5-10 Jr.

Laci Jones Pagosa Springs 5-9 Sr.

Kari Kjergaard Den. Lutheran 6-0 Sr.

Adrienne Matthews University 5-11 Sr.

Billie Jo McMurren Valley 5-9 So.

Crissy Skokan Manitou Spgs. 5-11 Sr.

Whitney Troudt Eaton 5-11 Sr.

Kaitie Vader Gunnison 5-5 Jr.

RIGHT-SIDE HITTERS

Danielle Fisher James Irwin 5-11 Jr.

Sage Martinson Valley 5-9 So.

Ellie Wills Yuma 5-9 Sr.

SETTERS

Allison Hart Pagosa Springs 5-10 Jr.

Gracie Howe Eaton 5-8 So.

Stephanie Krupka Manitou Spgs. 5-7 Sr.

Emily Lubbers Yuma 5-4 Jr.

Alex Morford Roosevelt 5-10 Jr.

Maria Powers-Bore Salida 5-5 Sr.

Krysta Todd Den. Lutheran 5-3 Sr.

Megan Velasquez Roosevelt 5-9 So.

LIBERO

Kenzie Secrist Pagosa Springs 5-3 Sr.

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