AURORA -- The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) has released its preseason coaches' polls for boys tennis.
Defending state champions Cherry Creek (5A) and Kent Denver (4A) grabbed the top spot in each of the respective polls, with each of the state runners up - Regis Jesuit in 5A and Colorado Academy in 4A - securing the No. 2 spot in the poll.
Boys tennis competitions can start this Thursday with the individual state championships set for Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 16-18, and the dual team state championships the following Tuesay, Oct. 21.
The preseason polls:
Class 5A
| Rank |
Team |
| 1 |
Cherry Creek |
| 2 |
Regis Jesuit |
| 3 |
Valor Christian |
| 4 |
Fossil Ridge |
| 5 |
Fairview |
| 6 |
Ralston Valley |
| 7 |
Pine Creek |
| 8 |
Mountain Vista |
| 9 |
Arapahoe |
| 10 |
Rock Canyon |
Also receiving votes: Arvada West, Chaparral, Columbine, Denver South, Doherty, Fort Collins, Fountain-Fort Carson, Grandview, Lakewood, Liberty, Pueblo West, Rampart, Smoky Hill, ThunderRidge, Vista Peak Prep.
Class 4A
| Rank |
Team |
| 1 |
Kent Denver |
| 2 |
Colorado Academy |
| 3 |
Niwot |
| 4 |
Cheyenne Mountain |
| 5 |
Mullen |
| 5 |
D'Evelyn |
| 7 |
Peak To Peak |
| 8 |
Grand Junction |
| 9 |
Vail Christian |
| 10 |
George Washington |
Also receiving votes: Air Academy, Aspen, Dawson School, Evergreen, Lewis-Palmer, Steamboat Springs, Thomas Jefferson, Thompson Valley.