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Colorado hoops was on fire last week — rivalry showdowns, league shakeups, record-breaking milestones, and stars putting up monster numbers. From the Western Slope to the Front Range, we saw statement wins, top-tier performances, and momentum swinging heading into one of the biggest weeks of the season.

Headliners:

Garrett Owen (Erie) hits the 1,000-point milestone

Trey Gutierrez (Green Mountain) breaks the all-time school assists record

Rangeview continues to look like the most loaded team in the state

Holy Family is rolling and attacking 5A/6A-level competition with confidence

The Granite Peaks League is turning into a three-team war: Holy Family, Horizon, Frederick

The upcoming slate includes multiple playoff-level matchups that will shape rankings fast

Colorado girls basketball didn’t just deliver a strong week — it delivered a historic one.

From record-setting performances to league races tightening across every classification, the state’s hardwood stage was packed with drama, rivalry energy, and playoff-level urgency. As HoopsTracker host Jerry Howard put it, “What a week we have had in Colorado… phenomenal games down to the wire… records broken.”

Colorado girls basketball delivered one of its most electric weeks of the season, and it wasn’t just close games — it was season-shifting results.
The week’s biggest headline came from Riverdale Ridge, where Legend walked into the top team’s gym and walked out with a 61–52 upset, sending shockwaves through the state rankings and proving the Titans are officially built for March.
Legend’s road win wasn’t a fluke either. The Titans showed firepower and poise, sparked by Lucy Thompson’s four threes in the second half, while the team executed a disciplined game plan that neutralized Riverdale’s supporting cast.
And more

Colorado boys hoops delivered a wild week featuring statement wins, rivalry drama, milestone achievements, and major roster news that will impact the rest of the season.
Biggest Headlines
• Horizon shocks Regis in a back-and-forth battle, signaling they belong in the Top 10 conversation.

• ThunderRidge hits a game-winner at Valor (Sean Morton buzzer-beater), one of the biggest finishes of the week. 

• Recruiting/Transfer news:
◦ Chris Coleman (Eaglecrest → Chaparral) commits to Colorado Prep
◦ Jeremiah Hammond returns to Colorado Prep after leaving for Florida 

• Milestones:
◦ Garrett Owen (Erie) commits to Sterling College

◦ Jeremiah Trim (GW) and Drake Walker (Fossil Ridge) hit 1,000 career points 

• Upcoming week loaded with league-defining matchups, including Horizon–Silver Creek and Rangeview–Northfield.

A high‑energy opening week of 2026 Colorado basketball delivered upsets, buzzer‑beaters, and major ranking shake‑ups. Ralston Valley stunned Chaparral in a Final‑Four‑level showdown, storming back from a double‑digit deficit behind clutch shooting from Frank Saute and Kaden Burkita. Across the state, Aspen, Fruita Monument, Chatfield, and Holy Family all grabbed dramatic wins. With massive matchups coming all week—Regis–Horizon, Colorado Springs Christian–TCA, Stanley Lake–Northfield, Prospect Ridge–Windsor Charter, and Chaparral–Denver South—HoopsTracker is locked in for wall‑to‑wall coverage as rankings shift again on Wednesday

WEEKLY SUMMARY — GIRLS BASKETBALL (JAN 5 EDITION)
Highlands Ranch rebounds with a strong win over Ralston Valley; Kimmy Banks‑Thomas (20 pts, 4 threes) and Katie Moon (18 pts) lead the charge.

Kent Denver surges, beating Delta behind standout performances from Austin Duncan and freshman London Berry.

Holy Family hosts a strong tournament, handles Delta, and continues to look like a top‑tier Coliseum contender.

Regis goes 2–1 in Atlanta, with Jada Rogers earning MVP honors.

Columbine edges Erie, both teams with four players in double figures.

Overland, Fossil Ridge, Broomfield, and Lutheran all post convincing wins.

Arvada West stuns Legacy 67–7, one of the most lopsided results of the season.

Major matchups ahead include Legend–Riverdale Ridge, Valor–Grandview, Frederick–Centaurus, Northfield–Stanley Lake, Kent Denver–Green Mountain, Pine Creek–Air Academy, and several top‑10 showdowns next weekend.

Bri Crittenden sits just 400 points away from the all‑time Colorado scoring record.

HoopsTracker continues interviews with top coaches and players, including Vic Schaefer and Austin Duncan.

SUMMARY

The final 2025 episode of Hoops Tracker capped off a busy holiday stretch of Colorado high school boys basketball, highlighting standout tournament performances, individual scoring and rebounding leaders across all classifications, updated rankings, and marquee matchups ahead. Colorado teams impressed nationally at events like the Tarkanian Classic, while elite scorers and dominant big men continued to shape the statewide landscape. With rankings tightening and major showdowns looming, Hoops Tracker closes the year with momentum and eyes firmly set on a high-energy 2026 season.

Colorado girls basketball surged into the holiday break with major performances, headline-grabbing tournament results, and updated statewide rankings. Arapahoe captured a historic Nike TOC division championship, while multiple Colorado programs placed on the podium. Individual stars across all classifications posted elite scoring and rebounding numbers, freshmen made early impacts, and teams reshuffled rankings heading into January. With marquee matchups and interstate tournaments ahead, momentum across the state continues to build.