ATHLETES TO WATCH

Douglas County has some of the best athletes in the country.

Many enter their senior seasons with multiple D1 offers to some of the best universities. During this school year, we will highlight some of those athletes, their accomplishments, and their promising futures.

Sophia O'Donnell

CHAPARRAL WOLVERINES

FLAG FOOTBALL

Sophia is an eight-time varsity letter winner. She has won both scholar athlete and scholar activity student of the year. Sophia has competed at state in multiple sports and is involved in multiple clubs, all while maintaining a 4.3 GPA. For flag football last year, Sophia won First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference at running back. Sophia is currently uncommitted.

LEGEND TIT ANS

Lucy Thompson

LEGEND TITANS

SOFTBALL

Lucy is looking at a third consecutive year as 1st team All- Conference, as well as make a third straight appearance on the All-State team.

She has been a varsity letter winner all four years and looks to add a fourth varsity gold glove. Aside from softball, she has lettered in basketball, flag football, and track & field. Lucy is committed to the University of Nebraska.

Grady Sola

PONDEROSA MUSTANGS

TENNIS

Grady is currently ranked in the top ten in the state of Colorado by MaxPreps.com. He is a four-year varisty letter winner and two-year captain.

This will be Sola's third time qualifying for state were he is expected to compete for the state title. He has received academic All-State multiple years and maintains a 4.4 GPA. Grady has verbally committed to Bethel University