Kent Denver is the pre-eminent program in the state and has built a tradition that runs deeper every season. The Sun Devils have won seven of the 10 state championships, including the past four, that have been contested in the sport’s sanctioned history. Colorado Academy, the first state champion in 1997, has finished as runner-up three years in a row.
Key dates
Today: First games played.
Oct. 16: End of regular season.
Oct. 29: State championship, All-City Stadium
Top teams
1. Kent Denver; 2. Colorado Academy; 3. Cherry Creek; 4. Smoky Hill; 5. St. Mary’s Academy.
Players to watch
Kate Boren, Cherry Creek, Sr.; Chapin Duke, Kent Denver, So.; Courtney Engle, Colorado Academy, Sr.; Jeannie Folan, Fountain Valley, Sr.; Ellen Hoenig, Cheyenne Mountain, Sr.; Sam Kroll, Mountain Vista, Jr.; Jennifer Madruga, Smoky Hill, Sr.; Keleigh McLaughlin, Cherry Creek, Sr.; Steph Pepper, Cherry Creek, Sr.; Kyle Perlmutter, Kent Denver, Sr.; Brittney Ryan, Mountain Vista, Jr.; Lexi Sigler, East, Sr.; Carly Wagner, Smoky Hill, Sr.; Jess Webb, Mountain Vista, Sr.; Liz Williamson, Fort Collins, Sr.
