Ignacio's Sky Cotton greets All-State White teammate Lauren Pearson (22) of Elbert after being introduced to fans at Adams State University prior to the 59th Colorado High School Coaches Association All-State Games' third-place contest. The White Team defeated Black, 55-39, to avenge an earlier 40-39 semifinals loss to Red. "It's an awesome experience with these ladies," Cotton said. "They have amazing talent...when they have a goal set in their minds they go get it, no matter what."

Ignacio's Sky Cotton (left), suiting up for the CHSCA All-State White Team, takes Red Team member Bryna Burns of Rye for a drive along the Plachy Hall baseline during girls' basketball action June 13 at Adams State. Cotton and the White team lost a 40-39 nailbiter to Red in the semifinals, but recovered to rout Black 55-39 in the third-place clash. "Honestly, I get choked up about it," Cotton said, reflecting on her final prep-level games. "I just think to myself, 'This is my last time playing...whether I score or not, I'm going to go out letting these girls know who I am!'"