Twenty top 10 ballclubs step on the basketball court today but only two collide head-to-head.  That game takes place in the extreme Southeast corner of the state as #2 Holly entertains #8 Fowler in a key Santa Fe League game.  It’s only the first week back from the break but the outcome of this game could very well decide the league champion.  It’s the only regular season meeting and they appear to be the best two teams in the conference.
Moving up to Class 5A, two interesting battles between #9 Columbine-Regis and #6 ThunderRidge-George Washington.  The first involves a role reversal as Regis is normally the ranked team and state championship contender while Columbine is on the outside the polls.  This year, the Rebels have played very well while the Raiders have been inconsistent.  ThunderRidge and George Washington feature two of the most tradition rich programs in Colorado and the winner will get a leg up in post-season bracketing.
In addition, there are two nice matchups in the Centennial between #3 Smoky Hill — Cherry Creek and #5 Grandview — Overland.
In Class 4A, #8 Centaurus has an interesting test against visiting Pueblo South and #10 Mead could be in for a battle with Windsor.  In Class 3A, #10 Montezuma Cortez looks to finish off back-to-back wins over local rivals.  The Panthers moved to 7-0 with Friday’s win over Ignacio and today they meet Durango as part of the Southwest Classic.
Final scores can be sent to Colorado Preps by text to 970.380.7737.  Results will first be posted to our Scoreboard page.
 
CLASS 1A
FINAL:  #8 Cheraw beat La Veta 62-19
 
CLASS 2A
FINAL:  #2 Holly beat #8 Fowler 54-40
FINAL:  Denver Christian beat #4 Limon 47-34
FINAL:  Pagosa Springs beat #5 Sanford 40-38
 
CLASS 3A
FINAL:  #4 Kent Denver beat Monte Vista 65-63
FINAL:  Lamar beat #7 Colorado Springs Christian 52-51
FINAL:  #10 Montezuma Cortez beat Durango 56-38
 
CLASS 4A
FINAL:  #3 Holy Family beat Fort Morgan 73-35
FINAL:  #5 Lincoln beat Vista Peak 68-65
FINAL:  #6 Pueblo West beat Grand Junction Central 75-52
FINAL:  Pueblo South beat #8 Centaurus 58-51
FINAL:  #9 Steamboat Springs beat Denver West 62-28
FINAL:  #10 Mead beat Windsor 76-70
 
CLASS 5A
FINAL:  #2 Mountain Vista beat Greeley West 64-45
FINAL:  #3 Smoky Hill beat Cherry Creek 84-65
FINAL:  #5 Grandview beat Overland 47-45
FINAL:  #6 ThunderRidge beat George Washington 49-37
FINAL:  #9 Columbine beat Regis 66-63
FINAL:  #10 Eaglecrest beat Cherokee Trail 76-57