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CLASS 5A TOP 5

1 Fort Collins: Two-event champion Michelle Tharp could help lift the Lambkins to the title.

2 Loveland: If Hannah Bower is healthy, the Indians have an excellent shot at the championship.

3 Chatfield: The Chargers were fifth last season and have newcomers to help make a serious challenge.

4 Mountain Range: The 4A state champion is ready to make the jump to the large-school ranks.

5 Overland: On the youthful side, but overall talent and depth make the Trailblazers a contender.

TOP GYMNASTS

Athlete, School, Year

Shawnie Abbott, Mountain Range, So.; Meghan Adams, Overland, Fr.; Kaitlyn Bodkin, Green Mountain, So.; Brittany Bott, Arvada West, Sr.; Kayla Bott, Arvada West, So.; Hannah Bower, Loveland, Sr.; Jennifer Buechler, Overland, Sr.; Rita DiTommaso, Fort Collins, Sr.; Taelore Fehr, Green Mountain, Sr.; Jamie Fiska, Mountain Range, Jr.; Caiti Glasgo, Overland, Sr.; Sara Green, Cherry Creek, So.; Taylor Hanburg, Chatfield, So.; Emily Kolacny, Loveland, Sr.; Brittany Logan, Mountain Range, Jr.; Sara Moldenhauer, Doherty, Sr.; Katilyn Olson, Bear Creek, Sr.; Jamie Quere, Loveland, Fr.; Logan Rogers, Fort Collins, Fr.; Jaia Sattler, Rocky Mountain, Sr.; Sidney Smiley, Chatfield, Jr.; Chelsea Speck, Cherry Creek, So.; Kelly Stone, Green Mountain, Sr.; Michelle Tharp, Fort Collins, Jr.; Alli Tyler, Ponderosa, Jr.

CLASS 4A TOP 5

1 Evergreen: The Cougars, led by Bethel Lindsley, figure this to be their year to reach the top.

2 Pueblo Central: All-around contender Tera Sisson could lead the Wildcats back to the title.

3 Elizabeth: The Cardinals have built depth during the past two seasons and are ready to challenge.

4 Summit: The Tigers have made great strides and the confidence is there for a great year.

5 Fort Morgan: The Mustangs struggled last season but could be the surprise team.

TOP GYMNASTS

Athlete, School, Year

Lindsey Benson, Sterling, Sr.; Madison Butkovich, Pueblo Central, So.; Meigan Canfield, Summit, Sr.; Katie Cordova, Elizabeth, So.; Kelsey Downs-Nogare, Pueblo Central, Jr.; Mandy Fleche, Evergreen, Sr.; Erin Krause, Sterling, Sr.; Bethel Lindsley, Evergreen, Sr.; Aspen Schmidt, Elizabeth, Sr.; Tera Sisson, Pueblo Central, Sr.