All-colorado Girls Basketball
Leilah Vigil, Grandview
Sr., F, 5-10; 15.7 points, 7.9 rebounds The emotional spark behind Grandview’s repeat 5A championship, Vigil’s physicality and rebounding in the paint were crucial down the stretch of the state tournament. The Missouri-kansas City commit paced the Wolves in scoring, too.
Fran Belibi, Regis Jesuit
Jr., F, 6-2; 13.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.6 steals The dunking sensation followed up a breakout sophomore year with another strong winter, with her above-the-rim athleticism pacing Regis Jesuit into the 5A title game. She remains uncommitted but holds more than 200 college offers.
Chloe Welch, Mesa Ridge
Sr., PG, 5-9; 16.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists The central reason for the Grizzlies’ 4A Final Four appearance, Welch dazzled with her ball handling, 3-point shooting and tough finishes at the rim. The Davidson commit played lights out during the regular season, too, as Mesa Ridge didn’t lose to a 4A opponent.
Delaynie Byrne, Ralston Valley
Sr., F, 6-3; 19.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.1 steals The Minnesota pledge ranked first in 5A in scoring despite battling calf and knee injuries in the final third of the season. The versatile Byrne played outside and inside for the Mustangs, who made the Great 8, and led the team in rebounding.