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Denver Christian Names New Coach

Coming off a state championship in the final game of the legendary career of Coach Dick Katte, Denver Christian has officially named a new basketball coach.  Crusaders Athletic Director Cliff Hendrick announced this afternoon that Ray Van Heukelem will succeed Katte at Denver Christian and become the school’s first new basketball coach in nearly five [...]

Post-Season Changes for Basketball Made at Legislative Council Meeting

Two proposals to change the basketball post-season for next year were considered at the Colorado State High School Activities Association Legislative Council meeting on Thursday.  One received enough support for approval while another was voted down in a very close vote.

BASKETBALL: State Tournament Recap

What a great day to finish off the 2011-12 basketball season as most of the state championship games went down to the wire especially on the boys side where the five games on Saturday were decided by a total of 15 points with one of them going into overtime.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Saturday State Tourney Schedule

The 2011-12 basketball season comes to a close today with the crowning of five state champions.  Only two teams have a chance to repeat as Faith Christian seeks a fifth consecutive 3A crown and Caliche goes for a fourth straight 1A title.  The Eagles tangle with long-time rival Kent Denver in Fort Collins while the [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: Friday State Tournament Schedule

Classes 4A and 5A determined their state finalists on Thursday so the state’s smallest three divisions take center stage today with state semifinals on tap in Classes 3A, 2A and 1A.  Winners advance to the state championship games on Saturday night.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Thursday State Tournament Schedule

Thursday is a very important day of basketball across the state as teams in all classes get a chance to move one step closer to a state championship.  Classes 5A and 4A will determine their state finalists while state quarterfinals are set for Classes 3A, 2A and 1A.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Individuals to Watch at State

State quarterfinals open Thursday morning at three different venues as the Class 3A, 2A and 1A state tournament open in Fort Collins, Pueblo and Loveland.  Thanks to MaxPreps, we’ve been able to compile a list of the top players based on statistics at each tournament.  We provide the top ten scorers, rebounders and three pointer [...]

3A BOYS BASKETBALL: State Tourney Histories

Faith Christian is back at Moby Arena in Fort Collins in search of a fifth consecutive state championship.  The Eagles are the top seed in the bracket but the field is very talented including their quarterfinal opponent Manual.  The Thunderbolts are the only in-state team to beat Faith Christian in the regular season but this [...]

2A BOYS BASKETBALL: State Tourney Histories

Unbeaten Denver Christian is the favorite to land the state championship this weekend but seven other teams will be on hand in Pueblo trying to knock off the Crusaders.  D-C is also shooting for the eight basketball title in school history and trying to send off legendary coach Dick Katte with another crown.  Below is [...]

1A BOYS BASKETBALL: State Tournament Histories

Eight teams gather in Loveland at the Events Center on Thursday for the state quarterfinals.  All of course enter the tournament with state championships but only one will hoist the Gold Ball on Saturday night.  Ahead of the action, we always like to take a look back at the histories of all the teams involved.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Class 3A Quarterfinals (Game Times)

Pairings were already set but game times have now been determined for the state tournament.  The quarterfinals will be played this Thursday at Moby Arena in Fort Collins.  Here’s a look a look at the lineup.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Class 2A State Tournament Pairings

To no surprise, unbeaten Denver Christian is the number one seed in the state tournament bracket released this afternoon by CHSAA.  State quarterfinals are set to open Thursday morning at the Pueblo Events Center.  Below are the pairings announced today by CHSAA.

BOYS BASKETBALL: 1A State Tournament Pairings

Three-time defending state champion Caliche is back for another run at the state tournament but the Buffs are not the number one seed in the bracket.  That honor goes to Sierra Grande as the Panthers edged once beaten Walsh for the top spot in the pairings.  Here’s a look at the state quarterfinals as released [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: Seeding Thoughts for 2A and 1A

The state tournament field for Classes 2A and 1A has been determined and now it’s up to a seeding committee to place the teams in the bracket for the state quarterfinals next Thursday.  Those pairings will be announced tomorrow afternoon and of course Colorado Preps will have the information as soon as it’s made official.  [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: Saturday Regional Schedule/Results

The post-season field in Classes 3A, 2A and 1A will be trimmed to just eight on Saturday as every winner of a regional final today advances to state events next weekend.  In Class 4A and 5A, invitations to the Final Four next week in Boulder were handed out late Friday night.  Below is a complete [...]