We continue getting closer to the start of the 2019-20 girls basketball season and Colorado Preps continues to provide previews of each team in each conference.  Our preview today looks at the combined 2A/1A San Juan league.
Ignacio (2A) and Dove Creek (1A) were the only two league teams to post winning records a year ago.  The Bobcats narrowly missed the 2A state tournament as they fell to Wray (43-39) in overtime in the regional finals.  They had beaten Rangely (42-31) in the first round.  Dove Creek did not advance past the district round as they fell to North Park (40-35) in the semifinals.
We have removed Norwood from the list below as the Mavericks will now have a team this year.  Athletes there who want to play basketball can do so at another school.
We list the top three returnees for each club in several categories.  Numbers are based on stats posted to MaxPreps during the 2018-19 season.
 
Ignacio (16-7)

  • Points: Makayla Howell (9.1), Jayden Brunson (7.1), Charlize Valdez (6.8)
  • Rebounds: Shelcie Gosney (5.6), Larissa Gallegos (3.8), Avalenna Nanateo (3.7)
  • Assists: Monika Lucero & Valdez (2.2), Nanateo (1.7)
  • Three’s: Brunson (16), Howell (5), three with 2

Dove Creek (16-5)

  • Points: Gracie Hatfield (22.5), Cassie Gatlin (10.4), Kobie Beanland (5.0)
  • Rebounds: Laurel Hankins (6.9), Gatlin (6.8), Hatfield (6.2)
  • Assists: Beanland (3.5), Hatfield (3.0), Gatlin (2.3)
  • Three’s: Shania Kibel & Beanland (4), Hatfield (3)

Dolores (9-12)

  • Points: McKenzy Howerton (4.4), Sydney Smith (4.2), Erin Brown (1.4)
  • Rebounds: Brenn Jeter (3.6), Howerton (2.3), Smith (2.1)
  • Assists: Howerton (1.9), Smith (1.5), Jeter (0.5)
  • Three’s: Howerton (11), Smith (7), Kibel & Brown (1)

Ouray (9-10)

  • Points: Kaydee Alvarez & Audrey Gibbs (4.1), Aynsleigh Wood (2.0)
  • Rebounds: Alvarez (6.3), Kacie Meraz (4.2), Wood (4.1)
  • Assists: Alvarez (0.7), Haley Kunz (0.6), Audrey Gibbs (0.5)
  • Three’s: Kunz (7), Alvarez (1)

Ridgway (8-12)

  • Points: Geri-June Hall (12.6), Ashley Medina (7.7), Anza Connaughton (4.5)
  • Rebounds: Lily Harrington & Medina (0.2), three with (0.1)
  • Assists: Medina (0.2), Hall (0.1)
  • Three’s: Hall (23), Medina (2), Lia Todd & Harrington (1)

Nucla (8-12)

  • Points: No stats posted
  • Rebounds: No stats posted
  • Assists: No stats posted
  • Three’s: No stats posted

Mancos (4-16)

  • Points: Isis Jamie (7.1), Madi Hale (6.9), Tia Imel (3.9)
  • Rebounds: No stats posted
  • Assists: No stats posted
  • Three’s: Jamie (15), Rhiley Morgan-Montoya (3), Hale (2)

Telluride (6-16)

  • Points: Margaux Lovely (7.1), Morgan Watkinson (4.4), Kyra Levan (3.6)
  • Rebounds: No stats posted
  • Assists: No stats posted
  • Three’s: No stats posted