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Broomfield Today
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Broomfield, Boulder, and Longmont Players Earn All-State Basketball Honors
Nineteen boys basketball standouts from the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts recognized by CHSAA
Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:37pm
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A cubist interpretation of the dynamic action and energy of high school basketball, honoring the all-state selections from the Broomfield, Boulder, and Longmont areas.Broomfield TodayNineteen boys basketball players from the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts were named to the CHSAA all-state teams across various classifications. The honorees include first-team selections, coaches of the year, and honorable mentions from schools like Boulder, Fairview, Silver Creek, Peak to Peak, Prospect Ridge Academy, Holy Family, and more.
Why it matters
High school basketball all-state teams are prestigious honors that recognize the top talent in the state, showcasing the strength of the local basketball programs and the hard work of the student-athletes. These selections highlight the depth of basketball excellence in the Broomfield, Boulder, and Longmont areas.
The details
In Class 6A, Boulder's Lake Smith, Fairview's Gus Van Matre, and Legacy's Jaedon Ward earned honorable mention. In Class 5A, Silver Creek's Bob Banning was named coach of the year, and his player Luke Schmeeckle made the 5A first team. Silver Creek's Connor Bonsett, Frederick's Olly Justice and Dante Lechuga also received honorable mentions. In 4A, Peak to Peak's Tysen Burton was a first-team selection, while Cole Boonstra, Prospect Ridge Academy's Josiah Bote and Jackson Brandt, Holy Family's Matthew Evans and Caleb Schott, and Jefferson Academy's Jimeto Orji earned honorable mentions. Lyons' Jake LaCrosse and Zeke Paznokas, along with Dawson's Isaiah Tu, made 3A honorable mention. In 2A, Twin Peaks' Angel Ortega and Matthew Wurth were honorable mention picks.
- The all-state teams were announced on April 10, 2026.
The players
Lake Smith
A boys basketball player from Boulder High School who earned honorable mention in Class 6A.
Gus Van Matre
A boys basketball player from Fairview High School who earned honorable mention in Class 6A.
Jaedon Ward
A boys basketball player from Legacy High School who earned honorable mention in Class 6A.
Bob Banning
The boys basketball coach at Silver Creek High School who was named Class 5A Coach of the Year.
Luke Schmeeckle
A boys basketball player from Silver Creek High School who was named to the Class 5A first team after averaging 18.5 points per game.
Connor Bonsett
A boys basketball player from Silver Creek High School who earned Class 5A honorable mention.
Olly Justice
A boys basketball player from Frederick High School who earned Class 5A honorable mention.
Dante Lechuga
A boys basketball player from Frederick High School who earned Class 5A honorable mention.
Tysen Burton
A boys basketball player from Peak to Peak High School who was named to the Class 4A first team after averaging 24 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
Cole Boonstra
A boys basketball player who earned Class 4A honorable mention.
Josiah Bote
A boys basketball player from Prospect Ridge Academy who earned Class 4A honorable mention.
Jackson Brandt
A boys basketball player from Prospect Ridge Academy who earned Class 4A honorable mention.
Matthew Evans
A boys basketball player from Holy Family High School who earned Class 4A honorable mention.
Caleb Schott
A boys basketball player from Holy Family High School who earned Class 4A honorable mention.
Jimeto Orji
A boys basketball player from Jefferson Academy who earned Class 4A honorable mention.
Jake LaCrosse
A boys basketball player from Lyons High School who earned Class 3A honorable mention.
Zeke Paznokas
A boys basketball player from Lyons High School who earned Class 3A honorable mention.
Isaiah Tu
A boys basketball player from Dawson School who earned Class 3A honorable mention.
Angel Ortega
A boys basketball player from Twin Peaks Charter Academy who earned Class 2A honorable mention.
Matthew Wurth
A boys basketball player from Twin Peaks Charter Academy who earned Class 2A honorable mention.
The takeaway
The all-state selections highlight the depth of basketball talent in the Broomfield, Boulder, and Longmont areas, with players from a diverse range of high schools earning recognition for their standout performances this season. These honors showcase the strength of the local basketball programs and the hard work of the student-athletes in the region.
