6A Jeffco Playoff Outlook
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Three top-20 teams according to CHSAA’s RPI, these groups all have playoff upside while bringing largely undersized rosters compared to other 6A powerhouses. Valor Christian 17-2 (8-0 Jeffco) Valor’s dominance this season starts with point guard Cole Scherer Cole Scherer…
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Continue ReadingThree top-20 teams according to CHSAA’s RPI, these groups all have playoff upside while bringing largely undersized rosters compared to other 6A powerhouses.
Valor Christian 17-2 (8-0 Jeffco)
Valor’s dominance this season starts with point guard Cole Scherer Cole Scherer 6'2" | PG Valor Christian | 2025 State CO (21.1 P, 4.8 R, 3.6 A), whose shotmaking prowess on all three levels has provided a constant offensive engine for this undersized group. Although not bringing in any guys above 6’6, this gorup is disciplined on the glass, vying for loose balls regardless of who is nearby. They have received excellent production from backcourt prospect Eli Kim Eli Kim 5'11" | PG Valor Christian | 2024 State CO (12.7 P, 2.3 A), proving himself as an efficient scorer, adept picking his spots in the halfcourt. The rest of the roster is largely comprised of hustle players and spot-up shooters, all masterful within their roles. Forwards Brady Wynja Brady Wynja 6'6" | SF Valor Christian | 2025 State CO (10.2 P, 9.6 R) and Ryan Dixon Ryan Dixon 6'5" | PF Valor Christian | 2024 State CO (8.6 P, 4.3 R) are not only pests on the glass but bring notable strength contesting shot attempts in the paint. Big complementary hustle threats, Ryan Mandes Ryan Mandes 6'1" | SG Valor Christian | 2025 State CO (4.1 P, 2.9 R) and Carter Hutchison (3.2 P, 4 R) have been versatile defenders who compete every possession. Ryan Oblachinski Ryan Oblachinski 6'0" | CG Valor Christian | 2025 State CO (3.2 P, 1.6 A) has gotten a fairly consistent run throughout the season, adding depth both handling the ball and knocking down perimeter jumpers off the catch.
Ralston Valley 13-4 (5-1 Jeffco)
Ralston Valley remains a sneaky team in the 6A standings, boasting refined shotmaking along the perimeter, complemented by a boost in size to their depth chart since last season. Through the majority of this season, lead guard Caiden Braketa Caiden Braketa 6'3" | CG Ralston Valley | 2026 State CO (16.7 P, 3.9 A) has taken on the bulk of this group’s shooting volume. They are well complemented in the backcourt, aided by two-way senior guard Jackson Hansen Jackson Hansen 5'9" | CG Ralston Valley | 2024 State CO (12.5 P, 4.2 A). Up and coming sophomore Frank Psaute (7.9 P, 2.2 S) has been essential to their floor spacing, among the most consistent perimeter shooters within this group. They bring a blend of high motor rebounders both in the backcourt and frontcourt spots, particularly gaining production from Mason Trebilcock (5.8 P, 5.4 R), Jayce Bahl Jayce Bahl 6'8" | PF Ralston Valley | 2025 State CO (6.2 P, 4.6 R), and Samson Wright Samson Wright 6'7" | C Ralston Valley | 2026 State CO (6 P, 3.1 R). Bahl is a name worth following due to his face-up shooting ability, all at roughly 6’7. Their x-factor will be Tanner Braketa Tanner Braketa 6'1" | PG Ralston Valley | 2025 State #285 Nation CO (11.8 P, 2.8 A), who recently returned from injury, certainly a difference maker come playoff time.
Arvada West 13-5 (5-2 Jeffco)
Keegan Balistreri (12.7 P, 3.7 R) deserves flowers for his steady impact through the season, all as a 2026 prospect. They are a well-rounded guard with value inside and outside the arc, typically picking his spots to be a scorer following ball screens or cuts. Kaden Kline deserves looks for his efficient shotmaking behind the arc (42%), all at roughly 6’5. Junior guard Jordan Stremel Jordan Stremel 6'0" | CG Arvada West | 2025 CO (10 P, 6.6 R) has been an effective downhill playmaker, actively setting up teammates for advantageous looks. James Hadzic James Hadzic 6'5" | SF Arvada West | 2024 State CO (11.9 P, 5.3 R) has aided with this group’s interior scoring, actively attacking the rim following closeouts. Their underclassmen depth of Cooper Vais (5.7 P, 2.9 R) and Noah Muerer (5.3 P, 2.2 R) will provide benefits to this group over the coming seasons.