In a season of high-profile performers, Danny Vavrik and Grant Fischer reached a standard of excellence by a quieter route. Photos by Paul Jaeger.
First Team
Ashi Geberkidane, 12, Denver East
Clayson Shumway, 11, Liberty
Cerake Geberkidane, 11, Denver East
Connor Lockwood, 11, Arvada West
Danny Vavrik, 12, Arapahoe
Grant Fischer, 12, Poudre
Alec Brudzinski, 12, Cherry Creek
Second Team
Christian Martin, 12, Heritage
Shane Rhodes, 11, Cherry Creek
Marcelo Laguera, 10, Pomona
Zachary Alhamra, 10, Pine Creek
Dominic Compoz, 10, Chaparral
Carson Hume, 11, Dakota Ridge
Alexander Barton, 12, Castle View
Tucker Hamilton, 12, Rampart
Not lost on photographer Jeff McCoy was the height of this year's collection of top 5A runners. His comment, "I felt like throwing a basketball at the pack and seeing if one of these guys would spontaneously dunk!" Photos by Jeff McCoy.