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Both big school basketball squads go back-to-back! Sierra and Regis boys each win in overtime. (03/13/10)
by MARTY CESARIO
Spectacular! An awesome weekend of high school basketball ended with record attendance figures and a pair of not-soon-to-be-forgotten overtime games. Over 10,000 fans walked into the Coors Event Center at CU and witnessed all-stater Jahmall Fountain scoring ten consecutive points to lead a 15-0 run in the first quarter then reemerging to collect his team's first eight points in overtime as top seed Sierra won their second straight Class 4A by outlasting Pueblo East, 61-56. Later, the defending 5A champs, Regis, found themselves on the wrong end of a lopsided start, took three full quarters to even the score, then gave up a ten point lead in the final two minutes of regulation. In the overtime session, the shooting touch of senior Joey Ptasinski propelled the Raiders past a fierce Fairview squad that was loudly backed by the Boulder locals. The 68-58 victory earned Regis their second consecutive championship. Click for the rest of the story....
Broomfield girls earn record 4th straight hoops title! Denver East ladies become 2nd D.P.L. squad to win it all! (03/12/10)
by MARTY CESARIO
There was tension 'til the end. And unique recognition upon completion. Both girls basketball titles weren't yet claimed with less than ninety seconds to play. But the weight of folklore eventually made impact and compelled CHSAA officials to start editing their history books. In the 4A game, Broomfield traded leads with Longmont for thirty minutes before a stronger stretch to the finish earned the Eagles a 55-47 victory and a record fourth consecutive title. The 5A game was equally exciting. Legacy enjoyed strong efforts from their post players, but Denver East wore their opponents down with depth in the lane and quickness in the backcourt. The Angels sealed their spot in Colorado basketball folklore with a lengthy defensive hold and a steal with :25 on the clock. 50-46... East girls are champs! And only the second Denver Prep League squad -- ever -- to capture the crown in ladies hoops. Click for the rest of the story....
Gregory goes to the hole in OT to get Pueblo East to the Final Four (03/05/10)
by MARTY CESARIO
This one started late, went an extra period, and wasn't finished until 10:30pm. Few fans were bothered by that. The finale of the Great 8 games held on the School of Mines campus in Golden was a tense run 'til the end. Leads were swapped regularly. No lead grew larger than five. Pueblo East tied it with 20 seconds left in regulation. Then Broomfield had two shots within ten feet to win it. Neither shot fell. Then junior Jordan Gregory dominated the overtime period by scoring ten consecutive points to lead Pueblo East to a 68-63 victory earning them a berth in Class 4A's Final Four. Click for the rest of the story....
Lunch Pail Kids: Boys Basketball 2009/2010 (03/04/10)
by MARTY CESARIO
Before another hoops season passes through my memory banks, I'd like to once again give love to a group of uniquely driven athletes who fit the characterization I call, Lunch Pail Kids. You may or may not recall my criteria to make this special list. I'm talkin' 'bout the work horses, the spark plugs, and the hustle players. Blue-chippers they are not. Highlights and headlines they do not get. These are the blue-collar types who do the dirty deeds......
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