1 Cherry Creek: The Bruins have won four of the past five state titles, including the past two.

2 Arapahoe: The Warriors are loaded with a talented senior class.

3 Kent Denver: An overtime loss in the title game is all the motivation needed.

4 Mullen: With Alisa Konishi in goal, a shutout always is possible for a Mustangs team that can score.

5 Air Academy: A high-caliber midfield more than makes up for the Kadets' lack of depth.

6 Colorado Academy: The Mustangs have a winning tradition and a solid goalkeeper.

7 Chaparral: If the pieces fall in place between the midfield and the goal, this speedy squad could surprise.

8 Regis Jesuit: With their makeup, it's only a matter of time before the Raiders make a move.

9 Smoky Hill: Defense will anchor the Buffaloes in a season that features a new coach.

10 Denver East: The Angels get the nod over teams such as Heritage/Littleton and Ralston Valley.

* Consensus league picks: Cherry Creek (Centennial), Arapahoe (Continental), Golden (Jeffco), Kent Denver (Metro), Air Academy (Southern).

TOP PLAYERS BY POSITION

Player School Year

ATTACKERS Elizabeth Datino Heritage Jr. Kristi Irgens Smoky Hill Sr. Lindsey McMorris Mullen Sr. Abby Spencer Ralston Valley Sr. Kate Spring Arapahoe Sr. Annie Stookesberry Kent Denver Sr. Allie Welsh Cherry Creek Sr.

MIDFIELDERS Ali Abramovitz Colo. Academy Sr. Channing Ahbe Arapahoe Sr. Olivia Annalora Heritage Sr. Alex Befus Air Academy Jr. Kappner Clark St. Mary's Acad. Sr. Becca Conklin Golden Sr. Chelsea Cyester Chaparral Jr. Meredith Dunn Regis Jesuit Jr. Katie Gerhard Arapahoe Sr. Lauren Johnson Cherry Creek Sr. Kayleigh Powers Cheyenne Mtn. Sr. Kara Secora Kent Denver Sr. Kelly Stevens Pine Creek Jr.

DEFENDERS Alex Fouts Columbine Sr. Lexi Sigler Denver East Sr. Carly Wagner Smoky Hill Sr. Ashley Walters Grandview Sr.

GOALKEEPERS Meredith Dodd Boulder Sr. Alisa Konishi Mullen Sr. Megan McGinnis Colo. Academy So. Anna Wallingford Heritage Sr.