5A/4A/3A Denver Prep League 2021-22
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Here’s a quick peek at the 5A/4A/3A Denver Prep League. What happened in something called Season B Basiclally, it was a three-horse race with the usual names – George Washington, Denver South and Denver East. GW ran the table…
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Here’s a quick peek at the 5A/4A/3A Denver Prep League.
What happened in something called Season B
Basiclally, it was a three-horse race with the usual names – George Washington, Denver South and Denver East. GW ran the table at 9-0 with South a game back and East two. Of course, COVID-19 took some extra bites, including just two of the 11 teams completing full loop schedules. Overall, city teams did well to hold it together and create a competitive situation.
Teams – Denver East, Denver North, Denver South, Denver West, Far Northeast, Regis Groff, Thomas Jefferson, John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, Northfield, and George Washington.
Which playoff team(s) made the loop’s most noise?
Only two programs moved on to extra hoops. In 4A, George Washington earned two lopsided victories – 48-30 over Centaurus and 55-27 against Glenwood Springs. The Patriots then ran into Windsor and lost by 40, 75-35. Of course, the Wizards a few rounds later made the finale. As for 5A, Denver South lost a nail-biter, 47-45 to Castle View, which fell in the ensuing round to eventual champion Valor Christian.
The short list of returnees to follow
Jaida Redwine Jaida Redwine 5'8" | PG George Washington | 2023 State CO , George Washington, Jr., G, 5-8
PGH-CO’s top player in the Class of 2023. Very efficient, as evidenced by her 49 percent field-goal percentage. Nice quicks and can get to the rim.
Dominique Valdez Dominique Valdez 5'2" | CG Denver South | 2024 State CO , John F. Kennedy, So., G. 5-2
A mighty-mite who can protect the ball and get it up court. Led the DPL in scoring a season ago at 23.5 ppg and was one of the top scorers in any class.
Brooke Murrell Brooke Murrell 6'2" | PF Thomas Jefferson | 2023 State CO , Thomas Jefferson, Jr., F-C, 6-2
City ball is popular with our site – she’s No. 3 in the Class of 2023. Size for the city also means nice numbers – averages 20.1 points, 13.5 points and 3.2 blocks. If she improves away from the basket, watch out!
Mia Trevino Mia Trevino 5'2" | PG Denver West | 2022 State CO , Denver West, Sr., G, 5-2
She’s not shy – attempted more than 20 field goals seven times and her low shot total for any game was 12, when she was held to nine points in a 38-30 victory over Elizabeth. Averaged 18.8 ppg.
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Chloe Lovato Chloe Lovato 5'6" | CG Denver West | 2023 State CO , Denver West, Jr., G-F, 5-6
Giver her credit – she’s not afraid to mix it up. Always around the ball as she averaged 6.3 rebounds and 4.3 steals.
Nevaeh Millard Nevaeh Millard 5'7" | CG Denver South | 2024 State CO , Denver South, So., G-F, 5-7
Adapted to the schoolgirl game nicely. PGH-CO 2024 No. 8. An all-around contributor with 14.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.5 steals. Lots of room – and potential – to grow.
Taysha Williams, Denver South, Jr., G, 5-5
The DPL’s No. 7 scorer returns and she’s efficient — shot 54 percent from the field. Began the season 3-of-13, then canned 26 of her next 35 attempts over the next three games, all victories.
A short look ahead to 2021-22
Eight of the city’s top nine scorers return, so the individual talent is there. What Denver needs are teams that can grow and stand up to suburban counterparts, a regular void that needs filling. Keeping the talent within Denver city limits also is a goal.