University’s Lauer, Eaton’s Smith earn volleyball player of the year honors

University’s Lauer, Eaton’s Smith earn volleyball player of the year honors

The Colorado High School Activities Association on Monday released its all-state girls volleyball teams. Local standouts are prominently featured. University sophomore outside/opposite-side hitter Delaney Lauer was named the Class 4A Player of the Year, while the Bulldogs’ Jared Rudiger received 4A coach of the year honors. University capped its 24-5 season with a state title — its second in program history — Nov. 15 at the Denver Coliseum. Laue…