A change in the post-season format for Class 3A-4A-5A volleyball involves RPI standings as the numbers will no longer be updated through the post-season. Standings made official at the end of the regular season by CHSAA will also be used to place teams in the state tournament bracket. With that in mind, we have a good idea of how the bracket for Denver shapes up for all three classes.
Please note that our brackets are for projection purposes and completely UNOFFICIAL. CHSAA will release the official brackets on Monday with first round matches opening Thursday November 14th at the Denver Coliseum.
CLASS 3A
REGIONAL QUALIFIERS IN ORDER BY REGULAR SEASON RPI STANDINGS
- Lutheran
- Sterling
- Alamosa
- Faith Christian
- Colorado Springs Christian
- Eagle Ridge Academy
- Lamar
- Skyview Academy
- University
- Eaton
- DSST-Montview
- Bayfield
PROJECTED BRACKET
- #1 Lutheran – BYE
- #8 Skyview Academy vs #9 University
- #4 Faith Christian – BYE
- #5 Colorado Springs Christian vs #12 Bayfield
- #2 Sterling – BYE
- #7 Lamar vs #10 Eaton
- #3 Alamosa – BYE
- #6 Eagle Ridge Academy vs #11 DSST-Montview
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CLASS 4A
REGIONAL QUALIFIERS IN ORDER BY REGULAR SEASON RPI STANDINGS
- Pueblo County
- Montrose
- Lewis Palmer
- Mead
- Coronado
- Pueblo West
- Erie
- Discovery Canyon
- Palmer Ridge
- Cheyenne Mountain
- Thomas Jefferson
- D’Evelyn
PROJECTED BRACKET
- #1 Pueblo County – BYE
- #8 Discovery Canyon vs #9 Palmer Ridge
- #4 Mead – BYE
- #5 Coronado vs #12 D’Evelyn
- #2 Montrose – BYE
- #7 Erie vs #10 Cheyenne Mountain
- #3 Lewis Palmer – BYE
- #6 Pueblo West vs #11 Thomas Jefferson
NOTE: We are unsure if CHSAA will move Palmer Ridge out of the 9th spot to avoid a league matchup with Discovery Canyon in the first round. Our guess is no as the Bears would have to be moved two spots up or down. Flipping them with Cheyenne Mountain does not solve the issue as the Indians are also a member of the Pikes Peak.
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CLASS 5A
REGIONAL QUALIFIERS IN ORDER BY REGULAR SEASON RPI STANDINGS
- Chaparral
- Cherokee Trail
- Legend
- Valor Christian
- Broomfield
- Rampart
- Fort Collins
- Grandview
- Ralston Valley
- Cherry Creek
- Mountain Vista
- Highlands Ranch
PROJECTED BRACKET
- #1 Chaparral – BYE
- #8 Grandview vs #9 Ralston Valley
- #4 Valor Christian – BYE
- #5 Broomfield vs #12 Highlands Ranch
- #2 Cherokee Trail – BYE
- #7 Fort Collins vs #10 Cherry Creek
- #3 Legend – BYE
- #6 Rampart vs #11 Mountain Vista
Pool play is no longer used at the state tournament as the event moved to a double-elimination setup through the state semifinals. Once semifinal pairings are set, the tournament then becomes single elimination.
Again this information is for projection purposes only and is the opinion of Colorado Preps. Official brackets will be issued by CHSAA on Monday.
