TOP 10

1 Eaglecrest: The defending champs lost three key players, but Courtney Karst wasn't one of them.

2 Cherry Creek: All the tools are there for the Bruins, if they remain healthy.

3 Mountain Vista: Heartbreak during regionals might spur the Golden Eagles.

4 Lewis-Palmer: Passing has kept the Rangers from a break- through, but that could change.

5 Columbine: Impressive summer performances have the Rebels excited.

6 Chaparral: The Wolverines should remain in the playoff picture.

7 Grandview: Two key returnees are back for the Wolves.

8 Pine Creek: The Eagles' only real issue is in the middle.

9 Heritage: These Eagles might not win it all, but they are potent.

10 Smoky Hill: Coach Katie Hagen believes the Buffaloes can compete in the Centennial League.

Consensus league picks: Eaglecrest (Centennial), Lewis-Palmer (Colorado Springs Metro), Mountain Vista (Continental), Denver East (Denver Prep), Fort Collins (Front Range), Columbine (Jeffco), Brighton (Skyline), Durango (Southwestern).

Top players by position

Player School Ht. Year

OUTSIDE HITTERS

Amanda Arterburn Smoky Hill 5-8 Sr.

Carrie Baird Cherry Creek 6-0 Sr.

Erica Denney Grandview 6-3 So.

Sarah Marietta Lewis-Palmer 5-9 Sr.

Jazmin Stoner Durango 5-9 Sr.

Tessa Trimble Cherry Creek 6-0 Sr.

Ariel Turner Mtn. Vista 6-1 Jr.

Brianna Williams Columbine 6-0 Sr.

Jessica Wilson Durango 6-0 Sr.

Brianna Zimlich Poudre 6-0 Jr.

MIDDLE BLOCKERS

Ann Dylla Heritage 6-1 Sr.

Ariana Filho Lewis-Palmer 6-3 Sr.

Randee Hayes Columbine 6-0 Jr.

Courtney Karst Eaglecrest 6-1 Sr.

Nikki Kinzer Rampart 6-2 Jr.

Sarah Miller Mtn. Vista 5-11 Jr.

Abby Monson Cherry Creek 6-0 Sr.

Meagan O'Leary Columbine 6-1 Sr.

RIGHT-SIDE HITTERS

Megan Koop Columbine 6-0 Jr.

Katie Powers Heritage 5-9 Sr.

SETTERS

Cindy Bathelt Pine Creek 5-9 Sr.

Gabi Dewberry Cherry Creek 5-7 Jr.

Vanessa Gemignani Doherty 5-8 Jr.

Sonja Johnson Mtn. Vista 5-8 Sr.

Jordan Kissman Eaglecrest 5-10 Jr.

Natalie Laband Lewis-Palmer 5-7 Sr.

A.J. Palmer Rampart 5-6 Sr.

Lauren Van Orden Grandview 5-11 Sr.

LIBERO

McCall Paynter Grandview 5-4 Jr.

Shelbi Pitcher Lewis-Palmer 5-6 Jr.

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