Vote: Quarterfinals for Blue FCU 2025-26 Boys Athlete of the Year

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Who was the top high school boys athlete in the Fort Collins area this school year?

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We're into the quarterfinal round for the Blue Federal Credit Union 2025-26 top Fort Collins-area boys athlete bracket following a spirited first round of voting.

Here are the first-round voting results:

  • Cadel Ruthven, Fort Collins XC/track (50.4%) vs. Carson Holley, Rocky Mountain soccer/track (49.6%)
  • Jack McKeon, Fort Collins football (94.5%) vs. Alec Lundy, Heritage Christian basketball/track (5.5%)
  • Robert Kendall, Windsor wrestling (83.7%) vs. Brayton Meglen, Wellington football/track (16.3%)
  • Sam Lofstrom, Rocky Mountain swimming (67.8%) vs. Madden Smiley, Windsor basketball (32.2%)
  • Preston Mozer, Fort Collins football/track (85.2%) vs. Leo Tornatzky, PSD nordic skiing (14.8%)
  • Dylan Rubenstein, Fort Collins baseball (94.4%) vs. Isaiah Cronk, Windsor/WCA football/basketball/baseball (5.6%)
  • Kaden Souders, Fort Collins football/baseball (92.6%) vs. Adam Aldridge, PSD hockey (7.4%)
  • Tanner Gray, Wellington football/baseball (95.3%) vs. Dylan Mock, Timnath football/basketball/track & field (4.7%)

This quarterfinal round of voting will run through June 11 (ending at 11:59 p.m.), and the top vote-getters in each matchup will move on to the semifinals starting June 12.

Fans, you can find the ballots below to vote for your favorite players.

The girls and boys brackets will continue throughout this month, with the winners announced June 19 at coloradoan.com/sports.

Blue FCU Boys Athlete of the Year quarterfinal matchups

Cadel Ruthven (Fort Collins XC/track) vs. Jack McKeon, Fort Collins football

The resumes:

  • Ruthven: Class 5A first-team all-state pick in cross-country and track. Won the 5A 1-mile state track title, second in 2-mile, fourth in 800 and scored team-best 24 points in Lambkins' blowout romp to 5A team championship. Set or lowered numerous school records in senior season.
  • McKeon: Colorado's leading rusher across all classifications in 2025 season. Piled up 2,197 rushing yards and 29 total touchdowns, leading Fort Collins to a 9-3 season and 5A playoff win. Ran for school record 371 yards and four TDs in a playoff victory over ThunderRidge.

Robert Kendall (Windsor wrestling) vs. Sam Lofstrom (Rocky Mountain swimming)

The resumes:

  • Kendall: Became just seventh back-to-back state champion in Windsor history. Won 4A 175-pound title as Colorado 4A Wrestler of the Year, going 45-2 overall and 33-0 vs. Colorado wrestlers. Swept through league, regional and state tournaments without needing a second period.
  • Lofstrom: Was 5A first team all-state selection for second straight year, taking runner-up in the 50-yard freestyle with All-American cut. Swept city titles (4-4 including relays) and won two Northern Conference league champions as Northern Colorado's unquestioned top swimmer.

Preston Mozer (Fort Collins football/track & field) vs. Dylan Rubenstein (Fort Collins baseball)

The resumes:

  • Mozer: Sophomore made a two-sport impact for Lambkins. Was second-leading receiver for 9-3 Fort Collins football squad that won a playoff game tied for league title. Also 5A first team all state in track, taking runner-up in 400 dash at state and running on Lambkins' Colorado record-smashing 4x200 state champion squad.
  • Rubenstein: Northern Conference Player of the Year on the diamond as a two-way star in his senior season. Went 5-0 with a 1.00 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 35 innings pitching, also hitting a team-best .405 with six homers, 10 doubles and 31 RBIs to lead Lambkins within one game of 5A state tournament.

Kaden Souders (Fort Collins football/baseball) vs. Tanner Gray (Wellington football/baseball)

The resumes:

  • Souders: First-team all-conference in two sports. Led the Lambkins with 81 tackles and six interceptions at linebacker for 9-3 football squad. Hit .398 with 27 RBIs and seven home runs, including a walk-off grand slam that won a regional game for Fort Collins baseball.
  • Gray: Colorado 2A Football Player of the Year, leading Eagles to dominant 13-0 state title run. Had over 1,700 yards and 31 TDs at quarterback, plus 63 tackles and nine sacks on defense. Also helped Wellington baseball to its first-ever state tournament in 3A. Batted .250 with 19 RBIs and had 2.90 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 31 innings pitched.

Chris Abshire covers high school and community sports for the Coloradoan.

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