Five championships were claimed at the first day of the state boys and girls basketball finals at the Broadmoor World Arena.
Lutheran slowed down a fast-paced St. Mary’s team to capture the Class 3A boys basketball championship at the Broadmoor World Arena.
ThunderRidge ended a 19-year drought as it beat George Washington to win the Class 5A boys basketball state championship.
The state basketball championship games for 1A boys and girls, 4A boys and girls, and 5A girls are on Saturday at World Arena.
The first quarter made all the difference as Flatirons Academy beat Fleming to win the Class 1A girls basketball championship.
Belleview Christian topped De Beque to win the Class 1A boys basketball state championship at the Broadmoor World Arena.
Mullen maintained a comfortable lead to beat Windsor for the Class 4A girls basketball championship at the Broadmoor World Arena.
The state basketball championship games for 2A boys and girls, 3A boys and girls, and 5A boys are on Saturday at World Arena.
After a slow start to the game, Limon rolled to a 63-50 win over Wray to win the Class 2A girls basketball state title.
A see-saw battle resulted in Wray beating Limon to claim the Class 2A boys championship at the Broadmoor World Arena.