Highlands Ranch girls basketball team wins 6A state title

Falcons' young roster, led by Moon twins, poised for continued success in 5A next season

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:18am

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The Highlands Ranch girls basketball team won the 6A state championship with a 54-51 victory over Northfield. The Falcons were led by the Moon twins, juniors Katie and Addie, as well as a talented supporting cast of underclassmen. Despite moving down to 5A next season, the team is confident they can continue their success and build a new dynasty.

Why it matters

Highlands Ranch has been a powerhouse in Colorado high school basketball, winning seven state titles from 2000-2011. This latest championship, led by a young roster, suggests the Falcons are poised to dominate the 5A division in the coming years and establish a new dynasty.

The details

In the 6A title game, the Falcons overcame foul trouble for Addie Moon by getting a 15-point performance off the bench from her twin sister Katie. Sophomore Kimora Banks-Thomas added 20 points, while fellow sophomore Jayda Rogers had a double-double. Freshman Na'ziah Newbins also hit two clutch free throws late to seal the win.

  • The Falcons won the 6A state championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The Moon twins and several other key contributors are juniors, meaning Highlands Ranch will move down to 5A next season.

The players

Caryn Jarocki

The venerated Highlands Ranch girls basketball coach who has won eight Colorado state titles.

Katie Moon

A junior on the Highlands Ranch team who came off the bench to score 15 points in the 6A championship game.

Addie Moon

Katie's twin sister, a junior who got into foul trouble early in the second half of the title game.

Kimora Banks-Thomas

A sophomore guard who led Highlands Ranch with 20 points in the 6A final.

Jayda Rogers

A sophomore whose ball-handling and rebounding helped steady Highlands Ranch against Northfield's defense.

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What they’re saying

“They're a ton of fun. They're crazy. But they're fun. They're good, clean fun.”

— Caryn Jarocki, Highlands Ranch girls basketball coach (Denver Post)

“(Katie) just knew in the back of her mind that she just wanted to be here for her team. The fact that she had to step up because her sister was in foul trouble — that's sisterhood. And that's teamwork.”

— TK Moon, Father of the Moon twins (Denver Post)

“We have such good chemistry that we created over the summer that we all trust each other, no matter if you're a freshman or a senior. Everyone can (help) with whatever we need. Everyone can have a night. That's just how we roll.”

— Addie Moon (Denver Post)

What’s next

The Highlands Ranch Falcons will move down to the 5A division next season, where they are expected to continue their dominance and potentially build a new dynasty.

The takeaway

Highlands Ranch's young roster, led by the talented Moon twins, has the potential to establish a new dynasty in Colorado high school basketball after the team's 6A state title. The Falcons' ability to overcome adversity and get contributions from multiple underclassmen suggests they will be a force to be reckoned with in the 5A division in the coming years.