The 2015-16 all-state girls basketball players of the year. (Photos: Matt Mathewes/MVPSportsPics.com; Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com; Matt Daniels/MattDanPhoto.com; Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)
The 2015-16 all-state girls basketball teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.
These teams were created following a lengthy process which included nominations from leagues, and then a week-long vote of coaches.
A specific player of the year vote was held in each class, as was a vote for coach of the year.
Class 5A
Grandview’s Michaela Onyenwere is the 5A girls basketball player of the year. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)
Player of the year: Michaela Onyenwere, Grandview
Coach of the year: Matthew Asik, ThunderRidge
| First Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Brenna Chase | Broomfield | W/PG | Senior |
| Mackenzie Forrest | Lakewood | G | Senior |
| Michaela Onyenwere | Grandview | G/F | Junior |
| Taylor Rusk | ThunderRidge | SG/W/F | Senior |
| Jaz’myne Snipes | ThunderRidge | P/F | Senior |
| Second Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Nicea Eliely | Rampart | G/F | Senior |
| Tatum Rembao | Loveland | PG/SG | Junior |
| Symone Starks | Highlands Ranch | PG | Senior |
| Ashley Van Sickle | Ralston Valley | PG | Junior |
| Leilah Vigil | Highlands Ranch | F/G | Sophomore |
Honorable mention: McKenna Bishop, Senior, Lakewood; Jenna Henderson, Senior, Aurora Central; Whitney Jacob, Junior, Mullen; Kylie Jimenez, Junior, Horizon; Ashley Madden, Junior, Pomona; Molly McCabe, Senior, Mountain Vista; Sydney Mech, Sophomore, Cherry Creek; Caitlin Navratil, Senior, Dakota Ridge; Chelsea Pearson, Senior, Mountain Vista; Carmen Ramey, Senior, Gateway; Riley Snyder, Sophomore, Fruita Monument; Jordyn Vega, Senior, Arapahoe.
Class 4A
Mesa Ridge’s Kylee Shook is the 4A girls basketball player of the year. (Dan Mohrmann/CHSAANow.com)
Player of the year: Kylee Shook, Mesa Ridge
Coach of the year: Amy Bahl, Evergreen
| First Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Katie Chavez | Holy Family | PG/SG | Senior |
| Heidi Hammond | Valor Christian | SG | Senior |
| Samantha Kisiel | Evergreen | Senior | |
| Kylee Shook | Mesa Ridge | C | Senior |
| Oliana Squires | Sand Creek | G | Senior |
| Second Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Kristina Cavey | Berthoud | G/F | Senior |
| Liah Davis | Sand Creek | F/P | Senior |
| Madison McCoy | Valor Christian | PG | Senior |
| Jillian Shew | Skyview | PG/G | Senior |
| Chloe Welch | Mesa Ridge | PG | Sophomore |
| Sydney Wetterstrom | Longmont | C | Senior |
Honorable mention: Khiya Adams, Senior, Falcon; Holly Brooks, Senior, Montrose; Ashlyn Brown, Senior, Palisade; Linsi Calvo, Senior, Centaurus; Katrina Chandler, Junior, Durango; Kanecia Cooks, Senior, Sierra; Maddy Dickens, Senior, Thompson Valley; Madi Gaibler, Senior, Longmont; Abby Garnett, Sophomore, Golden; Kylie Martin, Junior, Eagle Valley; Logan Newhall, Senior, Evergreen; Emily Nortnik, Junior, Delta; Nadirah Oakman, Senior, Sierra; Sydney Prey, Junior, Golden; Lexi Reed, Senior, D’Evelyn; Shannon Sanchez, Senior, Pueblo West; Aubrey Sotolongo, Senior, D’Evelyn; Monique Stevens, Junior, Battle Mountain; Amanda Ward, Senior, Windsor; Olivia Whitworth, Junior, Elizabeth.
Class 3A
Lutheran’s Kristen Vigial is the 3A girls basketball player of the year. (Matt Daniels/MattDanPhoto.com)
Player of the year: Kristen Vigil, Lutheran
Coach of the year: Mark Duitsman, Lutheran
| First Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Morgan Barone | Lutheran | Senior | |
| Jenna Knudson | Sterling | G | Senior |
| Taylor Lee-Hammer | Pagosa Springs | Senior | |
| Shelby Megyeri | Manitou Springs | G | Junior |
| Kristen Vigil | Lutheran | Senior | |
| Second Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Roni Fringer | Centauri | G | Senior |
| Brooke Garretson | Manitou Springs | F | Senior |
| Angala Jensen | Manitou Springs | F | Senior |
| Madison Lewis | Pagosa Springs | Senior | |
| Maya Love | Kent Denver | Senior | |
Honorable mention: Nyesha Anderson, Senior, Manual; Leah Camilletti, Senior, Moffat County; Ember Canty, Sophomore, Centauri; Kylie Chavez, Junior, Sterling; Hannah Cook, Senior, Faith Christian; Hristina Geraskova, Junior, Faith Christian; Morgan Lewis, Sophomore, Pagosa Springs; Caiden Rexius, Senior, Eaton; Adrianna Rios, Senior, Platte Valley; Bailey Schumacher, Senior, Eaton; Jonni Smith, Senior, Bishop Machebeuf.
Class 2A
Yuma’s Logan Hixon is the 2A girls basketball player of the year. (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)
Player of the year: Logan Hixon, Yuma
Coach of the year: Mike Neill, Yuma
| First Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Nellie Freeman | Cedaredge | G | Senior |
| Logan Hixon | Yuma | PG | Senior |
| Peighton Roth | Yuma | G | Senior |
| Tara Traphagan | Yuma | C/F | Senior |
| Ashley Vanvleet | Paonia | C | Senior |
| Second Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Sophia Anderson | Paonia | PG | Junior |
| Taiylor Holland | Swink | Senior | |
| Hannah Lenz | Wray | Senior | |
| AJ Miller | Akron | Senior | |
| Mikaela Parker | Calhan | F/G | Senior |
| Briana Peterson | Soroco | Senior | |
Honorable mention: Erika Bradsby, Junior, John Mall; Ashlea Carothers, Junior, Kiowa; Cheylin Corman, Senior, Burlington; Hilda Garcia, Sophomore, Ignacio; Megan Gerk, Senior, Haxtun; Hannah Gilmore, Junior, Cedaredge; Jayci Hollenbaugh, Senior, Limon; Helen Janes, Junior, Kiowa; Bailey Jones, Junior, Del Norte; Dana Lenz, Senior, Sanford; Quincy Lester, Junior, Sargent; Khristen Mooney, Senior, Wray; Nia Prescott, Senior, Rye; Hope Roweth, Junior, Swink; Ellie Seibel, Senior, Ignacio; Morgan Smith, Freshman, Wray; Makenzy Sutton, Senior, Ellicott; Maison Tolle, Sophomore, Highland.
Class 1A
Idalia’s Reagan Shaffer is the 1A girls basketball player of the year. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)
Player of the year: Reagan Shaffer, Idalia
Coach of the year: Colin Nicklas, Briggsdale
| First Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Karleigh Cooley | Sangre de Cristo | Senior | |
| Darian Hale | Briggsdale | G | Senior |
| Susana Herarra | Idalia | Senior | |
| Micayla Isenbart | Kit Carson | Sophomore | |
| Reagan Shaffer | Idalia | Senior | |
| Shaelynn Wood | South Baca | Senior | |
| Second Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Bree-ann Carwin | South Baca | Junior | |
| Keri Hogan | Jim Elliot Christian | Senior | |
| Tess Hornung | Kit Carson | Freshman | |
| Sarah McGinley | Heritage Christian | Junior | |
| Jenna McKinley | Sangre de Cristo | Senior | |
| Taylor Nittler | Kim | Senior | |
Honorable mention: Leilani Carrasco, Senior, Briggsdale; Haley Dollerschell, Senior, Prairie; Macie Magallon, Junior, Norwood; Brooke Slane, Senior, Sangre de Cristo; Jennay Terrel, Senior, Idalia; Torrie Thompson, Senior, Stratton/Liberty; Ashley Yergert, Sophomore, Kim.