Top 10 teams

1 Fleming: Many coaches pick the Wildcats for the top spot.

2 Otis: The Bulldogs made state last season and lost only two seniors.

3 Vail Christian: The Saints hope to build on their run to the state tournament.

4 Caliche: A strong summer for the Buffaloes caught the attention of other contenders.

5 Merino: The Rams have loads of experience and are looking to return to state.

6 Flagler: The Panthers had a disappointing finish in 2006, but two excellent seniors return.

7 Eads: A parade of athletic talent has the Eagles primed to go farther in the postseason.

8 Peetz: The Bulldogs have some depth, including senior Cyndi Schumacher.

9 Kit Carson: The defending champs usually get a higher ranking but took a hit from graduation.

10 Denver Waldorf: The Spartans did well last season and have five returning starters.

Consensus district picks: Vail Christian (District 1), Eads (District 2), Springfield (District 3), Fleming (District 4), Otis (District 5), Mountain Valley (District 6), Flagler (District 7), Denver Waldorf (District 8).

Top players by position

Player School Ht. Year

OUTSIDE HITTERS

Emma Coburn Crested Butte 5-7 Sr.

Beth Cooper Hi-Plains 5-7 So.

Lynnae Cox Fleming 5-9 Jr.

Sabrina Dawson Kit Carson 5-6 Sr.

Ashley Gaillot Denver Waldorf 5-11 Sr.

Abby Jett Springfield 5-5 Sr.

Katelin Mackey Springfield 5-3 Sr.

Callie McCaffrey Hi-Plains 5-8 Jr.

Sara Mays Kit Carson 5-7 Sr.

Shelby Otto Granada 5-10 Jr.

Cyndi Schumacher Peetz 5-8 Sr.

MIDDLE BLOCKERS

Ariel Aurbeck Denver Waldorf 5-11 Sr.

Amber Bowse rHi-Plains 5-7 Jr.

Nichole Burns Peetz 5-8 Jr.

Amy Einspahr Fleming 6-2 Sr.

Elizabeth Fehringer Peetz 6-0 Jr.

Casey Mason Denver Waldorf 5-8 Sr.

Whitney McCaffrey Hi-Plains 5-9 So.

Toni Pelton Granada 5-10 Sr.

Jacque Rhoads Kit Carson 5-9 Sr.

Kelsey Souza North Park 5-11 Sr.

RIGHT-SIDE HITTERS

Michelle King Fleming 5-9 Sr.

Tori Ranger Rocky Mtn. Lutheran 5-4 Jr.

SETTERS

Bethany Atkin Fleming 5-9 Jr.

Kaitlin Councilman Crested Butte 5-4 Jr.

Rubi Gutierrez Kit Carson 5-6 Sr.

Jenny Lavers Rocky Mtn. Lutheran 5-5 Sr.

Michaela Luna Hi-Plains 5-7 Jr.

LIBEROS

Kaitlyn Hanson North Park 5-5 So.

Alyssa Muller Fleming 5-6 Jr.

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