1. Mullen: This could be a special group.
2. Columbine: Rock’em, sock’em Rebels and Danny Spond, probably the state’s biggest, fastest athlete.
3. Grandview: New-look Wolves hitting what now is their annual athletic stride.
4. Bear Creek: Beefy, veteran Bears also have their usual speed and know-how.
5. Cherry Creek: Colorado’s largest enrollment with versatile Kain Colter at the controls.
6. Pomona: Tied for Big 8 League title in 2008 and due for another go.
7. Douglas County: The South Metro story the past four years. Why think otherwise until we know for sure?
8. Arvada West: Tough schedule for ‘Cats, but they’ll be ready.
9. ThunderRidge: Last year’s 10-1 record in its first 5A season wasn’t a fluke.
10. Ponderosa: Everyone in the Southern likes the Mustangs’ skill.
