Basketball
The SMA Basketball program is riding high after its most successful season since 2018. Ranked in the top 20 in Colorado Class 4A, the team earned a Sweet Sixteen berth in the 2024–2025 season and continues to build momentum.
Coming off its best season since 2018, the SMA Basketball team has firmly established itself as a force in Colorado Class 4A. The Wildcats qualified for the Sweet Sixteen in the 2024–2025 season, securing a spot among the state’s top 20 teams. Notably, SMA upset the No. 11 ranked team in last year’s playoffs despite entering as the No. 18 seed, showcasing their resilience and competitive spirit. The program has earned a state playoff berth for three consecutive seasons, reflecting consistent growth and success.
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Coaching Staff
- Varsity Head Coach: Berto Dryden
- JV Head Coach: Jesse Byrd
- Program Assistants: Josh Moreno, Julia Chadwick, Kate Pettyjohn, & Areeba Nauman
Varsity Head Coach: Berto Dryden
Head Coach: Berto Dryden
Email: vbasketball@smanet.org
Berto Dryden, originally from Brooklyn, NY, spent most of his playing career in Atlanta, GA, where he went to Whitefield Academy from 6th-12th grade. While at Whitfield Academy, he appeared in three Final Fours and two State Championships, winning one. After high school, Berto played one year at Thiel College, and finished his college career at Covenant College. While at Covenant College, the program won its first conference championship in school history, and he was selected to be on the All-Conference Team and won the Sportsmanship Award.
After his playing career, Berto went on to train middle school, high school, and college level athletes before moving to Colorado, where he joined the coaching staff at Northfield High School as an assistant. After a season, Berto went on to coach at Dakota Ridge High School, where he spent the last two seasons as head coach.
Berto is beyond excited to be a part of the St. Mary's Academy community and is ready to get acclimated with the team! He is passionate about skill development through hard work, while creating an environment that develops passion and love for the game of basketball.
JV Head Coach: Jesse Byrd
Program Assistants: Josh Moreno, Julia Chadwick, Kate Pettyjohn, & Areeba Nauman
Schedules
Varsity
JV
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D'Evelyn High School
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Colorado Academy
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Strasburg High School
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Evergreen High School
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Peyton High School
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St. Mary's (Colorado Springs)
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The Academy
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Denver Christian
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Forge Christian
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CANCELLED - Gilpin High School
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DSST Cedar
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Prospect Ridge Academy
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Jefferson Academy - Pink Night
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Kent Denver
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Eagle Ridge Academy
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Bennett High School
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