CHSAA Basketball and Spring Sports Seeding Data Released
The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) has released seeding data for basketball tournaments and the Seeding & Selection Index for spring sports. These indices are crucial for determining qualification and postseason seedings across various team sports in Colorado.
Basketball Tournament Seeding Data Finalized
Seeding data for the Class 6A and 5A boys and girls basketball state tournaments have been finalized as of February 22, 2026. Brackets will be unveiled soon, reflecting the output of the CHSAA Seeding Index for the regular season. Final seeding data for the 2025 tournaments is as well available for review.
CHSAA Seeding Index for Spring Sports
The CHSAA Selection and Seeding Index for spring sports is now available. Rankings for all classifications can be found on the Seeding and Selection hub. The index is calculated by averaging the CHSAA RPI and MaxPreps rankings. The rankings are updated hourly throughout the season, providing a dynamic view of team standings.
Class 6A Boys Basketball Rankings (as of Feb. 22)
| Rank | Team | Rec. | Prev. | Change | LW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaparral | 21-2 | 1 | 2-0 | |
| 2 | Ralston Valley | 22-1 | 2 | 2-0 | |
| 3 | Rangeview | 20-3 | 4 | 3-0 | |
| 4 | Arvada West | 21-2 | 3 | 1-1 | |
| 5 | Rock Canyon | 20-3 | 5 | 2-0 | |
| 6 | Cherry Creek | 19-4 | 9 | 2-0 | |
| 7 | George Washington | 15-8 | 10 | 2-1 | |
| 8 | Mountain Vista | 16-7 | 6 | 0-2 | |
| 9 | Fruita Monument | 17-6 | 7 | 1-1 | |
| 10 | Horizon | 19-4 | 8 | 2-0 |
View the full Class 6A rankings
Class 5A Boys Basketball Rankings (as of Feb. 22)
| Rank | Team | Rec. | Prev. | Change | LW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palisade | 21-2 | 1 | 2-0 | |
| 2 | Grand Junction | 19-4 | 3 | 2-0 | |
| 3 | Severance | 20-3 | 2 | 3-0 | |
| 4 | Eagle Valley | 19-3 | 6 | 3-0 | |
| 5 | Cheyenne Mountain | 19-4 | 5 | 2-0 | |
| 6 | Regis Groff | 21-2 | 4 | 1-2 | |
| 7 | Rampart | 18-5 | 8 | 2-0 | |
| 8 | Lewis-Palmer | 15-8 | 7 | 1-0 | |
| 9 | Pueblo South | 17-6 | 11 | 2-0 | |
| 10 | Lutheran | 15-8 | 15 | 1-0 |
View the full Class 5A rankings
Understanding the CHSAA Seeding Index
The CHSAA Seeding Index combines data from both the CHSAA RPI (Rating Percentage Index) and MaxPreps rankings to provide a comprehensive assessment of team performance. This combined index is used to determine postseason qualification and seeding for all CHSAA team sports.
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