Holley was named a first-team All-Big 12 forward after tying for third in the conference scoring standings. Her contribution extended beyond finishing: she added six assists to produce 30 points, a total tied for fifth in Colorado women’s football single-season history.
Two of her goals were match-winners, underlining her influence in decisive moments rather than simply reflecting attacking volume. For a sophomore, the combination of scoring, creation and end-product gave Colorado a reliable focal point in the final third.
Colorado finished 17-4-3 overall and 8-1-2 in conference play. The 17 victories represented the best mark in program history, while the team reached the last 16 for only the third time and for the first time since 2013.
Holley’s rise has therefore been tied directly to the strongest season Colorado has produced. Her numbers helped drive the attack, but the broader impact was a team capable of sustaining results across a demanding schedule.
The award also connects Holley’s college breakthrough to the career she built at Rocky Mountain High School. The 2024 graduate recorded 54 goals and 21 assists, earned three first-team all-conference selections and twice received CHSAA Class 5A first-team all-state honours.
The next challenge is turning a standout sophomore campaign into sustained leadership. Colorado will expect Holley to remain a central attacking figure, while opponents will arrive with a clearer plan for limiting her influence. How she responds could define the Buffaloes’ next step.