Sean Keeler, 4:38 p.m. East wing Gil Gonzalez, the biggest leaper on the Angels starting five, picked up his third foul with 8.3 seconds left in the first period, and the Eagles took advantage with a 4-0 run to close out the frame. Even if you cant give right now, click here to subscribe to our free daily email E-ditions. Matt Schubert, No. Both teams have gone on mini-runs, but neither one will go away. The costs of producing top-notch journalism are steep. South had cut the Kadets lead to three when Horsfall (28 points) fired from long range and fell as he was fouled. Zach Keller (32) of the ThunderRidge Grizzlies hits a three point basket late in the fourth period against the Denver East Angels during the 5A Colorado State Final Four game at the Denver Coliseum March 11, 2022. Colorado 5a Playoffs ---1. Kyle Newman, 6:37 p.m. Fredericks Matias Aldana leads the Golden Eagles with 12 points, but Air Academy has rallied to take a 31-29 advantage into the locker room. Arapahoe leads 15-13 after the first quarter. Sean Keeler, 11:06 a.m. No. A Denver East High School alum. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post), DENVER, CO - MARCH 10 : Isa Dillehay of Grandview (22) aims a basket over Addy Beck of Cherry Creek (4) during 6A girls basketball semifinal game at Denver Coliseum in Denver, Colorado on Friday, March 10, 2023. No. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post), Brendan Diehl (14) Mountain Vista Golden Eagles during introductions before playing the East High School Angels for the boys 6A Final Four State high school basketball tournament at the Denver Coliseum March 10, 2023. Hed notched three takeaways in the opening period alone and finished the first half with a game-high 17 points thanks to a perfect start (3 for 3) from beyond the 3-point arc. Aspen vs. Centauri (CHSAA 3A Championship) Aspen vs. Sterling (CHSAA 3A Final 4) Sanford vs. Yuma (CHSAA 2A Boys Championship) Merino vs. McClave (CHSAA 1A Boys Championship) ThunderRidge vs. Fossil Ridge (CHSAA 5A State Final) (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post), DENVER, CO - MARCH 2: Alex Rodriguez (5) of the Dakota Ridge Eagles drives on Mekhi Hubbard (3) of the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies during the second half of Mesa Ridges 65-55 Great 8 Colorado state high school basketball tournament win at the Denver Coliseum on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Fossil Ridge leads 11-10 after one quarter. This is going to be a wild one. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post), Caden Stevens (22) of Mountain Vista Golden Eagles swats a shot away from D'Aundre Samuels (5) East Angels in the second half of the boys 6A Final Four State high school basketball tournament at the Denver Coliseum on March 10, 2023. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Its settled at 23-15 at halftime, with Canon City (6-of-16 shooting, seven turnovers) desperately needing to figure out the Durango defense. Star combo guard Caitlin Kramer (26.5 points per game coming in) leads all scorers with 11 points, and Air Academy is up 22-10, well on the way to a blowout. 3 Chaparral 56. If you cant see the live blog,tap here. Sign in with a password below, or sign in using your email. Amateur Championship final: Nick Dunlap vs. Neal Shipley for 2023 title at Cherry Hills Country Club, It might be just preseason, but referees drew Broncos coach Sean Payton's ire Saturday: "Don't know what time flights are leaving tonight", Republican Jeff Hurd announces his intention to replace Rep. 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DENVER, CO - MARCH 2: Taia Nykerk (4) of the Glenwood Springs Demons grabs the ball from Mya Cotto (15) of the George Washington Patriots during the first half of the teams Great 8 Colorado state high school basketball tournament showdown at the Denver Coliseum on Thursday, March 2, 2023. 2023 Class 5A boys state basketball playoff scoreboard, SENTINEL CITY DESK: 25% of Arapahoe County homeowners protesting home valuations win reductions, officials say, Music Review: Hoziers Unreal Unearth is an eclectic mix of belting anthems and earthy acoustics, Music Review: Rene Rapp delivers bold, cathartic pop on debut album, Snow Angel, Music Review: Bethany Cosentinos debut solo album Natural Disaster lacks punch, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Grandview won 31-28. Matt Schubert, 6:06: p.m.: Longmont shot a blistering 59.1% (13 of 22) from the floor in the first half, but only lead by one at halftime. Matt Schubert. Matt Schubert, 1:30 p.m.: Fossil Ridge comes out of halftime on fire, scoring on three of their first four trips down the floor. 3 Windsor boys 62, No. The Denver Post wi 25 Denver North 28, Game 4: NO. 10 Thomas Jefferson 45, Game 13: No. 5a playoffs - basketballcolorado.com Even if you cant give right now, click here to subscribe to our free daily email E-ditions. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post), DENVER, CO - MARCH 2: Gianna Whiteside (24) of the George Washington Patriots defends Tori Taylor (21) of the Glenwood Springs Demons during the first half of the teams Great 8 Colorado state high school basketball tournament showdown at the Denver Coliseum on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Arapahoe up 25-21 at the half with a 6-0 run. 20 Cherry Creek (11-10), 6 p.m. Game 14: No. 15 Silver Creek 60, No. We need readers like you to become partners and help us. "CU fans are the best fans in the world and the worst fans in the world. Other brackets: 6A 5A 4A 3A 2A 1A Live Scoreboard - All Classes Sponsors 4 Grand Valley 33, No. Rock Canyon moves past Poudre in 5A basketball playoffs Sienna Betts rebounded the miss, and after a tie-up, its Grandview 29-28 with 10.8 seconds left. The rest of the SaberCats did instead (with an assist from the 6-foot-7 senior), knocking down 8 of 20 3-pointers against the Raiders collapsing defense, then withstanding another torrid Regis fourth-quarter rally to advance to the championship round for the second straight season. 23 Palmer Ridge (12-11) at No. 18 Dakota Ridge (14-8), 7 p.m. Game 22: No. Matt Schubert, 1:23 p.m.: Nick Randle and Colin Hayes have nine points apiece for Fossil Ridge, which is 11 of 25 from the field and 5 of 11 from 3-point range. He embraced it. Lewis-Palmer, owner of four 4A titles, is back in the championship game after last winning the title in 2019. We just executed the game plan way better (in the second quarter), Tarrance Austin said. Matt Schubert. He joined the publication in 2018 after covering prep, college, outdoor and youth sports for newspapers in Washington, Oregon, Nebraska and Indiana. 3 Windsor 72, No. Matt Schubert, 9:20 p.m.: Get ready for a shootout. 2 Pueblo South 67, No. Game 44: Game 24 winner at NO. No. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post), Finn Horsfall (32) of the Air Academy Kadets fouls Mateo Esquivel (33) of the Pueblo South Colts during the second half of the Kadets 64-58 win a Great 8 Colorado state high school basketball tournament game at the Denver Coliseum on Thursday, March 2, 2023. East Angels' Gil Gonzalez (4) dunks against the Mountain Vista Golden Eagles late in the second half of the boys 6A Final Four State high school basketball tournament at the Denver Coliseum on March 10, 2023. 2/20/2022 9:48:51 AM. 1 ThunderRidge 58, No. Why? Excellent ballhandlers, too. 21 Harrison (17-6) at No. 2 Resurrection Christian (23-4), 11:45 a.m. 6A girls: No. 9 VISTA PEAK (17-6), 6:15 p.m. Game 5: No. No problem for the Rough Riders, who used a suffocating full-court press to rally to a 51-47 victory and advance to the programs first Final 4. The Rough Riders storm back, as their press pays off in the second quarter as Roosevelt cuts the Air Academy lead to 30-28. Grandview won 31-28. 2 Mesa Ridge (26-0) vs. No. Its Mead ball, and the Mavericks desperately need to make something happen. Patrick Saunders. There are four other 6A city teams in the playoff brackets, three from the girls side and . 4 Mead 69, No. 4 Monarch (26-1), 1:15 p.m. 6A boys: No. Hurricane Hilary images debunked. Kyle Newman, No. The Wizards struck back early in the second, however, with Clayton Wrights corner 3 giving them a 20-19 edge with 6:59 left in the half. We need readers like you to become partners and help us. Kyle Fredrickson. "CU fans are the best fans in the world and the worst fans in the world. Here's what. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post). 3:53 p.m.: Arapahoes Sydney White swishes all three free throws. It also effectively helped the Grizzlies (26-0) salt away a trip to next weekends Class 5A Final Four with a 65-55 victory over No. 2022 Colorado boys state basketball tournament: Class 5A Great 8 recaps As. A Denver East High School alum. 4 Mead 61, Game 27: No. 11 Longmont 56. 2 Cherry Creek 28. Its 15-14 Windsor after one quarter. More:Colorado 5A girls basketball playoff bracket. 6 EAGLECREST (18-4), 2:30 p.m. Game 48: Game 32 winner at NO. 16 Glenwood Springs 28, Game 18: No. He is a member of the BBWAA and PFWA. Was a shark on the 405? The Denver Post will be at the Denver Coliseum covering all of the action this weekend, including Saturdays championship games. Down two at the break in the first Class 5A boys Great 8 game of the day, the Kadets flipped the script in the third quarter. Each team has had a run, and each has had an answer. Kyle Newman, 12:49 p.m. Patriots junior forward Gianna Whiteside ends the half with a stuff on a nice defensive stand for George Washington. 7 Dakota Ridge 71, No. 15 Silver Creek (15-8), 6 p.m. Game 11: No. Cameron Lowe, the Rangers 6-foot-5 senior captain and an Air Force commit, was unstoppable with 38 points. What were empty parts on the schedule are now filled. Grandview won 31-28. 12 Vista Ridge (17-5), NO. 1 Air Academy (24-2) vs. No. Enter the code you received via email to sign in, or sign in using a password. Its 20-14 Frederick over Mead with 7:12 left in the second quarter, and these two teams appear to be hell bent on running at every opportunity. Pueblo Central came at top-seeded Lewis-Palmer in waves Friday, but the Rangers didnt flinch. The favored Patriots, playing without injured star senior guard Jaida Redwine (ACL injury), lead 9-6 after one quarter. 16 Air Academy (16-7), Game 35: Game 6 winner at No. He came to the Sentinel in 2001 and since then has received a number of professional awards from Thats where the score stands as the fourth quarter starts. This game is DELIBERATE. Frederick knocked down 13 of 26 from the field, with seven of those buckets coming of assists to just four turnovers.