Multi-sport talents leading Merino boys hoops into 2022-23
Merino boys basketball’s strengths don’t just lie on the court. No, the Rams boast a number of athletic talents across the board.
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Platte Valley girls basketball retooling for another run in Class 3A
Platte Valley has been a menace to Class 3A girls basketball the last two years. The Broncos only lost one game en route to two straight state crowns, dating all the way back to Jan. 30, the beginning of the COVID-delayed 2021 season.
Vince Dowd takes the helm of Wheat Ridge boys basketball
WHEAT RIDGE — Tommy and Vince Dowd will both be guiding Wheat Ridge’s boys basketball team, but the younger Dowd is in the forefront this season.
Fossil Ridge boys hoops back for another title bid in 2022-23
Going into last year’s Class 5A state championship game, the Fossil Ridge boys basketball team didn’t feel it got the respect it deserved as a squad outside of the Denver metro area. The Sabercats, located in Fort Collins, took that collective chip on their shoulders all the way to that final contest, where they lost 58-49 to ThunderRidge.
Valor Christian girls basketball looking to turn championship pedigree into title this winter
Valor Christian’s girls have risen near the top of Class 4A and 5A basketball for the better part of a decade, and they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
Grandview girls basketball looking to stay on top in 2022-23
Grandview girls basketball has proven itself to be the top dog of Class 5A for six years running. After dropping Valor Christian in the state championship last season — the Wolves’ third title since 2017 — the Wolves are eager to do it again.
New-look ThunderRidge boys basketball team ready for another run in 2022-23
ThunderRidge boys basketball has been a constant in Class 5A over the past 20 years, raking in four state championships — including in 2021 and 2022 — and four runner-up trophies in that time.
New era begins for Dakota Ridge girls hoops with a win
LITTLETON — Dakota Ridge’s girls basketball team wasted no time in getting its first victory under new head coach Keegan Bell.
Boys basketball rankings: Top-10 for each classification in the preseason
The preseason boys basketball rankings were released on Monday for all six classifications. Leading their respective polls are: McClave (1A), Sanford (2A), Faith Christian (3A), Resurrection Christian (4A), Lewis-Palmer (5A), and Fossil Ridge (6A)
Girls basketball rankings: Preseason rankings for the 2022-23 season
The preseason girls basketball rankings were released on Monday for all six classifications. Leading their respective polls are: Flatirons Academy (1A) Sedgwick County (2A), Platte Valley (3A), Holy Family (4A), Windsor (5A), and Valor Christiaan (6A)