Friday’s Class 5A Final Four matchup between the ThunderRidge and Denver East boys basketball teams more than lived up to its potential for a stunning display of high-level basketball and an epic finish.
Lewis-Palmer and Pueblo South advanced through the semifinals and will meet for the Class 4A boys basketball state championship at the Denver Coliseum.
LOVELAND – A year removed from losing in the Class 2A boys state championship game, the Limon Badgers are one win away from an opportunity to redeem themselves.
Two of the top scorers in the state went head-to-head on Thursday with Jackson Keil and the No. 2 seed Sterling Tigers facing off with Jordan Reed and the No. 7 Manual Thunderbolts in the Great 8 round.
GREELEY – The 1A boys basketball Great 8 took place Thursday inside the Bank of Colorado Arena. Advancing to the Final 4 were Granada, Merino, Sierra Grande, and McClave.
Based on recent history, one would argue a meeting between Grand Valley Cardinals and the St. Mary’s Pirates would see the Pirates as the favorites and the Cardinals as underdogs. St. Mary’s is the team to win the state title in 2018 and 2019, and they have been regulars in reaching the Great 8 of the state tournament. As for Grand Valley, this was its first appearance in the Great 8 round since 2008.
DENVER — Valor Christian senior Raegan Beers is making up for lost time in a big way.
A year after losing in the semifinals of the Class 2A girls state basketball tournament, top-seeded Sanford is back in the Final 4 after a convincing quarterfinal victory.
GREELEY – The 1A girls basketball Great 8 took place Thursday inside the Bank of Colorado Arena. Advancing to the Final 4 were Flatirons Academy, Briggsdale, Fleming, and McClave.
