Flatirons Academy captured the Class 1A baseball state championship on May 14, edging Akron 14‑11 in a high‑scoring affair that highlighted the depth of talent across Colorado’s small‑school ranks.
With the 1A title settled, the spotlight now turns to the higher classifications, where the 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A brackets will be decided over the next two weekends in a tightly packed double‑elimination format.
Rising storylines in the 2A bracket
In the 2A division, top seed Forge Christian enters the tournament with momentum after securing last year’s crown by shutting out Denver Christian 11‑0. The team is joined by second‑seeded Monte Vista and sixth‑seeded Limon, both of which have shown the ability to upset favorites.
A rematch looms between Forge Christian and Denver Christian, the latter having claimed four state titles, including victories in 2023 and 2024 at Runyon Field. Their history adds a narrative layer to what many expect to be a tightly contested opening round.
3A’s fresh hope
University, the top seed in the 3A field, is looking to redeem a narrow loss in last year’s final against Coal Ridge. The team opens against Dayspring Christian Academy, a program riding a three‑game winning streak but yet to claim a baseball championship.
Meanwhile, Montezuma‑Cortez, on a 13‑game winning streak, aims for its first state title, while D’Evelyn, riding a six‑game streak, prepares to test the Durango‑area powerhouse in what could become a defining matchup of the tournament.