Week 3 Must Watch Games
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There are some great matchups in week 3. Many teams are heading out to Las Vegas for the Tarkanian Classic or to Arizona for the Nike TOC. Here are some great in-state matchups for this week! Mullen (4-0) vs. Regis…
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Continue ReadingThere are some great matchups in week 3. Many teams are heading out to Las Vegas for the Tarkanian Classic or to Arizona for the Nike TOC. Here are some great in-state matchups for this week!
Mullen (4-0) vs. Regis (4-1) Monday December 13th
Two powerhouses matchup on Monday night for what should be a great game. The Mustangs come into this game undefeated with double digit wins in every game so far this season. Gracie Gallegos Gracie Gallegos 6'1" | SF Mullen | 2022 State CO (22 ppg, 4.5 rpg) is off to a hot start and leads her team in scoring. Mullen relentless posts up Kilah Freelon Kilah Freelon 6'0" | PF Mullen | 2022 State CO (15 ppg, 7.3 rpg) and she finishes at a high rate around the basket. Their length as a team may end up being the difference in the game. Imani Perez Imani Perez 6'3" | PF Mullen | 2022 State CO (6.3 ppg, 8.8 rpg), Allison Schwertner Allison Schwertner 6'3" | SF Mullen | 2024 State CO (5 ppg, 5.5 rpg) and Tatum Jones Tatum Jones 6'0" | PF Mullen | 2025 State CO play heavy minutes in the Mustang rotation. They are all lengthy defenders who can score in the post. It will be a tough inside matchup for Regis.
The Raiders are off to a great start with a quality win over Doherty to start the season and some double digit wins over good opponents. Their only loss came to Ralston Valley last week. Coryn Watts Coryn Watts 5'8" | CG Regis Jesuit | 2024 State CO (14.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg) has been a breakout player for Regis and leads them in scoring. The Raiders have four double-digit scorers including Watts, Savitri Jackson Savitri Jackson 5'5" | CG Regis Jesuit | 2023 State CO (12.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg), Hana Belibi Hana Belibi 6'0" | SF Regis Jesuit | 2024 State CO (12.2 ppg, 8 rpg), and Sophia Meyer (10 ppg, 4.5 rpg). Regis is shooting the ball a lot from deep averaging 27 three-point attempts per game. They will have to continue to shoot the ball well to win this matchup.
Fort Collins (4-1) vs. Windsor (5-0) Tuesday December 14th
The Lambkins are off to a great start with quality wins over Douglas County and Pueblo West. Their only loss came in a close game with George Washington. Freshman Avery Alcaraz Avery Alcaraz 5'8" | SG Fort Collins | 2025 State CO leads them in scoring at 13.4 ppg. She is shooting 34% from 3 while also averaging 3.4 rpg and 1.8 spg. Fort Collin’s has a solid Senior class with Emily Johnson Emily Johnson 6'0" | C Fort Collins | 2022 State CO (9.4 ppg, 8 rpg), Shayne Young Shayne Young 5'10" | CG Fort Collins | 2022 State CO (8.8 ppg, 4.2 apg), and Laura Davis Laura Davis 6'0" | PF Fort Collins | 2022 State CO (6.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg) all contributing. They will look to knock off one of the state’s best teams in Windsor.
The Wizards come into this game having beaten 5A powerhouse, Fossil Ridge, twice this season already. Their other 3 games have all been blowouts by 35+ points. They are a deep team with balanced scoring. Multiple players can reach double-digit points on any given night. Olivia Reed Olivia Reed 6'0" | SF Windsor | 2022 State CO (12.2 ppg, 9.8 rpg) leads them in scoring and rebounding. She is a force in the paint. Teammates Mykaela Moore Mykaela Moore 5'5" | SG Windsor | 2022 State CO (10.6 ppg, 3.6 spg) and Samantha Darnell (10 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 2.6 apg) are having strong starts as well. This is poised to be a great game.
Monarch (7-0) vs. Lakewood (6-0) Tuesday December 14th
Both teams come into this game undefeated. Monarch is coming off a championship in the Jeffco Jungle Jam. They have quality wins over Thunderridge, D’Evelyn, and Littleton. Junior Natalie Guanella Natalie Guanella 5'7" | PG Monarch | 2023 State CO (18.6 ppg, 3.3 spg, 2.6 spg) is a walking bucket. She is also shooting 43% from three. She is a tough defensive player as well. Amelia Rosin Amelia Rosin 6'1" | PF Monarch | 2023 State CO is averaging a double-double at 12 ppg and 10.7 rpg. Hayley Luther (9.7 ppg) and Arezo Safi Arezo Safi 6'0" | PF Monarch | 2023 State CO (9.1 ppg) are both making major contributions as well.
Lakewood is a great defensive team who is holding their opponents to 38.5 ppg. They have had multiple people lead them in scoring in each game. Senior Anna Salmore leads the team in points (14.7 ppg) and rebounding (12.8 rpg). Logan Watson Logan Watson 5'8" | CG Lakewood | 2022 State CO (11 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.2 apg) does a great job in running the Tiger’s offense. She is also shooting 45% from 3. They have also been getting some big contributions from Freshman DJ Parrish DJ Parrish 5'9" | CG Lakewood | 2025 State CO (10.5 ppg). She had a big 16 point performance over Denver South in her first Varsity game. This is poised to be a big test for both teams.
Valor (3-1) vs. Columbine (4-0) Wednesday December 15th
Two Jeffco teams meet up this week in a non-conference matchup that features some of the state’s best players. Valor is coming off a great showing in the She’s Got Game Classic and had a great win over Highlands Ranch last week. Raegan Beers Raegan Beers 6'3" | PF Valor Christian | 2022 State #35 Nation CO looks fantastic coming off her injury last season and is averaging 19 ppg and 17.3 rebounds. She is one of the most disruptive players in the state on both ends of the floor. Macey Huard Macey Huard 6'2" | SG Valor Christian | 2023 State CO (18.3 ppg) is shooting 38% from 3 and can score from all over the floor. Freshman Quinn Van Sickle (12.5 ppg, 3 rpg) has been one of the state’s top freshman so far this season. She looks poised and has been a great scoring option for the Eagles.
Columbine is coming off a championship in the Fairview tournament. They have quality wins over Ralston Valley and Mountain Vista. Sophomore Elizabeth Gentry Elizabeth Gentry 6'2" | PF Arapahoe | 2024 State CO is playing great averaging 15 ppg and 6.5 rpg. She seems to get better and better after every game. Her touch around the basket has been impressive this season. Senior Jessica Bollwahn Jessica Bollwahn 5'11" | SF Columbine | 2022 State CO (11.5 ppg, 6 rpg, 4 spg) can post up on smaller players or score on the wing against anybody. Emily Allison Emily Allison 5'8" | SG Columbine | 2024 CO has started her Sophomore year averaging 6.5 ppg and 6 rpg. Columbine is one of the few teams in Jeffco that has multiple people they can throw at Raegan. Gentry will most likely be tasked with guarding her with Reghan Lipp being another option to guard her as well. This will be a great test for the Rebels as they see how they stack up against the number one team in the state.