Varsity Seniors Making Their Mark

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado's senior class is making its presence felt early this fall, with experienced players stepping into major roles for their varsity programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These athletes are bringing leadership, consistency, and high level production as they look to make the most of their final high school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are several standout seniors who are already making their mark and could be key pieces for their teams as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1038282,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a98ef52760cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaydence Lucero heads into her senior season poised to make a big impact for a talented University team looking to make another run at a state championship. Lucero is hitting an impressive .357 with eight total blocks, and on a roster loaded with talent, her efficiency and production do not go unnoticed. She plays with confidence, energy, and plenty of firepower at the net, bringing a competitive presence every time she steps on the court. Lucero is not afraid to take big swings in crucial moments and has become a reliable scoring option when University is in system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734449"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a98ef5276109"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Landry Roberts leads Cheyenne Mountain in nearly every statistical category, hitting an impressive .347 with 5.7 kills per set, 15 blocks, eight service aces, and 28 digs. Roberts has been outstanding to start her senior season and has quickly established herself as a key piece of this Cheyenne Mountain lineup. She brings firepower at the net, a big blocking presence, and scrappy defensive play. What stands out most about Roberts is that her impact goes far beyond her ability to score, she consistently keeps rallies alive, competes hard defensively, and has become a staple in serve receive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["828838"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a98ef527613e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addison Jenkins-Draffin has been a standout for Chaparral and looks poised for a big senior season. She has helped lead the Wolverines through the opening weeks, averaging 3.5 kills per set while hitting .266 with 53 kills so far. Jenkins-Draffin has steadily improved over the last few seasons, and that growth is really starting to show in her confidence and production on the court. She has developed into a reliable offensive option for Chaparral and continues to make an impact when her team needs a big point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1036897"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a98ef5276160"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sky Morton is having a stellar start to her senior season, recording 2.1 kills per set while hitting .267, along with five blocks and four service aces. Morton brings a big blocking presence at the net and uses her high contact point to create problems for opposing defenses. She is a dynamic attacker who can score from anywhere along the net and has become a go to option when Thompson Valley needs a point. Morton is especially effective out of system, doing a great job finding open space and creating scoring opportunities even when the set is less than perfect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1020317"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a98ef527617e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">June Monseu has been a standout pin hitter through the opening weeks of the high school season. Monseu leads Columbine with 3.0 kills per set while hitting an impressive .298, adding three blocks, 2.9 digs per set, and 53 serve receive attempts with limited errors. She has been incredibly consistent on both sides of the ball, providing Columbine with a reliable offensive option while also making an impact in the back row. Monseu's ability to contribute in all six rotations makes her a valuable piece of this Columbine lineup and a player to continue watching as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->