CLASS 5A TOP 3

1 Douglas County: Cody Kent and Derek Fribbs are medalist contenders, and every varsity regular returns from the state runner-up team.

2 Fairview: The defending champion graduated only one player, and Brennan Dolan finished second last season.

3 Arapahoe: Depth is a plus, and the Warriors, led by David Holtgrewe, have motivation.

TOP PLAYERS

Player School Year

Nick Allen, Dakota Ridge, Jr.; Brennan Dolan, Fairview, Sr.; Russell Einspahr, Arvada West, Sr.; Derek Fribbs, Douglas County, Sr.; Alex Gutesha, Cherry Creek, Sr.; David Holtgrewe, Arapahoe, Sr.; Cody Kent, Douglas County, Jr.; Chris Shaw, Fort Collins, Jr.

CLASS 4A TOP 3

1 Greeley Central: Nick Umholtz and Parker Edens are 4A's best duo, and the Tigers have finished in the top three the past three seasons.

2 D'Evelyn: The Jaguars are looking for a solid No. 3 player and might have the answer in Chris Tschady.

3 Steamboat Springs: Juniors Kaelen Gunderson and Scott Ptach got a taste of state last year and helped bring home a fourth-place finish.

TOP PLAYERS

John Ahern, D'Evelyn, So.; Brendan Beeg, D'Evelyn, Sr.; Brendan Connolly, Rock Canyon, So.; Parker Edens, Greeley Central, Sr.; Brian Grubbs, Montezuma-Cortez, So.; David Oraee, Greeley West, So.; Nick Umholtz, Greeley Central, Sr.

CLASS 3A TOP 3

1 Kent Denver: The Sun Devils graduated quite a bit of talent, but that's true for the rest of 3A.

2 Holy Family: Will Roth and Nick Bovine are capable of leading the pack, but Holy Family can't match Kent Denver's depth.

3 Colorado Academy: It's wide open for the third team spot, but the Will Scherman-led Mustangs should battle Denver Christian and Kiowa.

TOP PLAYERS

Nick Bovine, Holy Family, So.; Calvin Dorsey, Kent Denver, Fr.; Julian Harding, Kent Denver, Jr.; John Hong, St. Mary's, Jr.; Jason Lehigh, Kent Denver, So.; Will Roth, Holy Family, Jr.; Will Scherman, Colo. Academy, Sr.