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Boys Basketball

Highlands Ranch downs Bear Creek in OT

February 26, 2009

The Highlands Ranch boys basketball team suffered through a miserable fourth quarter offensively on Thursday. Yet all it took was one incredibly clutch defensive play to get everything turned around.

Cusworth leads Grandview past Sand Creek

February 26, 2009

Cameron Cusworth was his own get-well medicine Thursday, in Grandview’s first-round state basketball game. Cusworth came down with strep throat and had missed a practice leading up to the game against ninth-seeded Sand Creek. It took about three minutes for him to feel better in the 74-61 victory.

Lincoln rallies to upend Mullen

February 26, 2009

Two proud and vastly successful boys basketball teams had a chance Thursday to somewhat avenge a drastically off-year. Lincoln did that. For Mullen, the heartache continued.

4A boys: Jefferson can't keep up with Greeley West

February 25, 2009

The Jefferson boys basketball team did a good job of running with Greeley West for the first eight minutes of Wednesday's Class 4A first-round tournament game. After that, the Spartans ran the Saints out of the building in a 88-71 victory.

4A boys: North tops Pueblo County for rare playoff win

4A boys: North tops Pueblo County for rare playoff win

February 25, 2009

Denver North defeated Pueblo County 41-40 in the Class 4A boys basketball state tournament. So, how long has it been since North (15-9) has won a playoff game? It's not that clear. Photo gallery

5A boys state preview: Favored Fairview has strong competition

5A boys state preview: Favored Fairview has strong competition

February 25, 2009

Undefeated Fairview has more than established itself as the Class 5A boys basketball state tournament favorite, but there are perhaps more legitimate contenders lurking than ever before. Regis Jesuit, Eaglecrest and Ralston Valley earned the other top seeds, and two-time defending state champion Denver East will be heard from.

4A boys basketball preview: Compass points

4A boys basketball preview: Compass points

February 24, 2009

If the seeding for the Class 4A boys state basketball tournament means anything, it appears the powers reside in the northern and southern portions of the state.

Fairview, Regis, Eaglecrest, Ralston Valley garner boys top seeds

February 22, 2009

Fairview, Regis, Eaglecrest and Ralston Valley were awarded No. 1 seeds for the week’s Class 5A boys basketball state tournament that begins this Thursday. It didn’t take a detective to figure who was missing from that quartet unveiled Sunday.

State basketball brackets released

February 22, 2009

High school state basketball tournament brackets.

Quick-strike Golden hangs tough to beat Wheat Ridge

February 21, 2009

Golden is so intent on scoring baskets as quickly as possible that the Demons didn't even slow down with a seven-point, fourth-quarter lead against their toughest rival Friday night.

Fairview routs Legacy for Front Range title

February 17, 2009

Undefeated Fairview wrapped up its first Front Range League basketball title Tuesday, showcasing its usual dominance in a 73-48 victory against Legacy.

GW rebounds from loss to East, literally

February 13, 2009

Although George Washington's 19-game winning streak was snapped by Denver East last Saturday, the Patriots were expected to rebound against Thomas Jefferson.

Demps' late shot gives Regis key league victory

February 10, 2009

R.J. Demps made a late-game drive, missed the shot, then stole the ball from a ThunderRidge player who had rebounded it.

Mountain Range knocks off Legacy

February 10, 2009

When the season started the Mountain Range boys basketball team was just hoping to be able to compete at the 5A level. Now, with the playoffs just a couple weeks away, the Mustangs have raised the bar a little bit. Third-year Mountain Range, which played the past two seasons in 4A, is looking to make an impact in the postseason.

Size winning policy for Aurora Central

February 6, 2009

Playing in a boys basketball game sponsored by an insurance company Friday, Fort Lupton paid a high premium for its lack of height.

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