Judd Erickson, football, senior, Mountain Vista: He followed a highlight performance against Poudre by going 33-of-61 for 457 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-34 win over Rangeview on Sept. 9. Erickson passed for 450 yards and four touchdowns in the Golden Eagles' season-opening 67-37 win over Poudre. In two games, he has gone 63-of-104, with no interceptions, for 907 yards and 10 touchdowns.

« Melissa Evans, volleyball, senior, Highlands Ranch: She had 27 kills in a 3-1 win over Chaparral as the Falcons won the Regis Jam Tournament Sept. 3. She had 22 kills in a 3-0 victory over Westminster on Sept. 8. The national average for kills is 18 per match.

« Nicco Ciccio, football, senior, Lutheran: Ciccio finished with 13 catches for 160 yards and three touchdowns from quarterback William Willis in a 34-13 win over Berthoud on Sept. 9.

« Nikki Sobeck, volleyball, senior, Littleton: She had 14 digs and eight serving aces in a 3-0 win over Thornton on Sept. 8.

« Chris Grauberger, soccer, junior, Arapahoe: He had two goals and an assist in the Warriors' 6-1 triumph over Thompson Valley on Sept. 6.

Colorado Community Media selects five athletes from high schools in the south metro area each week as "Standout Performers." Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com