A History of Excellence
Kent Denver Athletics has a long history of success in Colorado, with 79 team state championships since the school’s merger in 1974. That includes a current 29-year streak of dominance featuring at least one state title every school year dating back to the 1996-97 season.
Our Team State Champions
Here's a look back at all of our sports teams who have captured state titles over the years with Kent Denver Athletics. Click each image to see the full list of teams!
![The boys basketball team and Coach Schayes pose with the 2025 state championship trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742241502/kentdenver/if2dwsyfod0evmc2rcbw/BoysBB2025StateChamps.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742241502/kentdenver/if2dwsyfod0evmc2rcbw/BoysBB2025StateChamps.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742241502/kentdenver/if2dwsyfod0evmc2rcbw/BoysBB2025StateChamps.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742241502/kentdenver/if2dwsyfod0evmc2rcbw/BoysBB2025StateChamps.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742241502/kentdenver/if2dwsyfod0evmc2rcbw/BoysBB2025StateChamps.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742241502/kentdenver/if2dwsyfod0evmc2rcbw/BoysBB2025StateChamps.jpg","width":2200}])
- 2020s
2020s
8 state titles...and counting!
![2015-2019]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715800053/kentdenver/efaknhqukp8y930vddbp/2018_19-Boys-Soccer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715800053/kentdenver/efaknhqukp8y930vddbp/2018_19-Boys-Soccer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715800053/kentdenver/efaknhqukp8y930vddbp/2018_19-Boys-Soccer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715800053/kentdenver/efaknhqukp8y930vddbp/2018_19-Boys-Soccer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715800053/kentdenver/efaknhqukp8y930vddbp/2018_19-Boys-Soccer.jpg","width":1394}])
- 2015-2019
2015-2019
10 state titles
![2010-2014]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715828419/kentdenver/jndsfyomz2g7uljpqm7u/2012-13-Football-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715828419/kentdenver/jndsfyomz2g7uljpqm7u/2012-13-Football-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715828419/kentdenver/jndsfyomz2g7uljpqm7u/2012-13-Football-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715828419/kentdenver/jndsfyomz2g7uljpqm7u/2012-13-Football-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715828419/kentdenver/jndsfyomz2g7uljpqm7u/2012-13-Football-1.jpg","width":1553}])
- 2010-2014
2010-2014
8 state titles
![2005-2009]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715800048/kentdenver/nw7m8kybzejcrojx6fhu/2009-10-Field-Hockey.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715800048/kentdenver/nw7m8kybzejcrojx6fhu/2009-10-Field-Hockey.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715800048/kentdenver/nw7m8kybzejcrojx6fhu/2009-10-Field-Hockey.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715800048/kentdenver/nw7m8kybzejcrojx6fhu/2009-10-Field-Hockey.jpg","width":1165}])
- 2005-2009
2005-2009
15 state titles
![2000-2004]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715830899/kentdenver/evngaxbporcebnvnfayk/2003-04-Boys-Lacrosse.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715830899/kentdenver/evngaxbporcebnvnfayk/2003-04-Boys-Lacrosse.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715830899/kentdenver/evngaxbporcebnvnfayk/2003-04-Boys-Lacrosse.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715830899/kentdenver/evngaxbporcebnvnfayk/2003-04-Boys-Lacrosse.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715830899/kentdenver/evngaxbporcebnvnfayk/2003-04-Boys-Lacrosse.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715830899/kentdenver/evngaxbporcebnvnfayk/2003-04-Boys-Lacrosse.jpg","width":2200}])
- 2000-2004
2000-2004
15 state titles
![1990s]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716336526/kentdenver/sl57rj0spzxbmaqrzyos/1997-boys-lacrosse-state-champions.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716336526/kentdenver/sl57rj0spzxbmaqrzyos/1997-boys-lacrosse-state-champions.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1716336526/kentdenver/sl57rj0spzxbmaqrzyos/1997-boys-lacrosse-state-champions.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1716336526/kentdenver/sl57rj0spzxbmaqrzyos/1997-boys-lacrosse-state-champions.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716336526/kentdenver/sl57rj0spzxbmaqrzyos/1997-boys-lacrosse-state-champions.jpg","width":1400}])
- 1990s
1990s
18 state titles
![1984-85 Girls Lacrosse team photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716412821/kentdenver/jfjsytqytosbyjnyy49t/CROPPED-1984-85-Girls-Lacrosse.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716412821/kentdenver/jfjsytqytosbyjnyy49t/CROPPED-1984-85-Girls-Lacrosse.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1716412821/kentdenver/jfjsytqytosbyjnyy49t/CROPPED-1984-85-Girls-Lacrosse.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716412821/kentdenver/jfjsytqytosbyjnyy49t/CROPPED-1984-85-Girls-Lacrosse.jpg","width":1200}])
- 1970s and 80s
1970s and 80s
5 state titles
Individual State Champions (2017-Present)
In addition to the amazing success of our teams, individual competitors also have the opportunity to compete for state titles in sports like swimming and diving, tennis, golf, cross country and track and field.