Douglas County has some of the best athletes in the country. Many enter their senior seasons with multiple D1 offers to some of the best universities. During this school year, we will highlight some of those athletes, their accomplishments, and their promising futures.
Sydney Matthews
Chaparral Wolverines · Flag Football · Class of 2027
Sydney is committed to play Division I soccer at Tarleton University; she is a decorated multi-sport standout at Chaparral. A two-time Underclassman Female Athlete of the Year, she earned First and Second Team All-State honors in flag football alongside two-time First Team All-Conference selections. On the soccer pitch, she served as team captain, collected three All-League honors, and lettered for four years as a dedicated leader.
Leah Tidey
Legend Titans · Volleyball · Class of 2027
Leah is a senior captain and starting setter for the Legend girls varsity volleyball team. Recognized for excellence on and off the court, she earned 2025–26 Second Team All-Conference and First Team Academic All-State honors, alongside being named Continental League Athlete of the Month after surpassing 1,000 career assists in September. Leah is committed to play collegiate volleyball at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.
Joline Qualteri
Ponderosa Mustangs · Softball · Class of 2027
Joline has committed to play softball at Colorado State University where she plans to major in Interior Design with a minor in Architecture. Over the course of her time at Pondo, she was recognized as three-time Defensive Player of the Year, two-time First Team All-Conference Player, two-time First Team All-Academic, and was inducted into the Ponderosa Women’s Athlete Hall of Fame.
By Search Parker Staff