Only top 10 girls basketball teams are on the schedule for Thursday night but one could decide a league championship as #4 McClave goes to Cheyenne Wells. Both teams are 3-0 in the 1A High Plains conference so the winner takes control of the league race.
Also in 1A is a good challenge for #8 Dove Creek as the Bulldogs step up to 3A to meet local rival Montezuma Cortez.
Outside the rankings, La Veta can secure the 1A Fishers Peak championship with a home win against Primero and Academy looks to keep a share of first place in the 3A Frontier with Bennett. The Wildcats face third place Middle Park who is just one game back in the standings. Also in 3A, Englewood must beat Eagle Ridge Academy to remain one game of Colorado conference leading Skyview.
Below is the entire schedule for top 10 teams. We’ll update scores throughout the night and then below the rankings, update some games that impact league championship races. Final scores can be sent to Colorado Preps by text to 970.380.7737.
CLASS 1A
FINAL: #4 McClave beat Cheyenne Wells 37-28
FINAL: #8 Dove Creek beat Montezuma Cortez 50-26
CLASS 3A
FINAL: #1 Platte Valley beat Frontier Academy 62-19
CLASS 4A
FINAL: #5 George Washington beat Denver South 50-47
OTHER GAMES OF NOTE
1A: Primero at La Veta (Fishers Peak)
2A: FINAL: Center beat Custer County 37-17
2A: FINAL: Akron beat Burlington 40-39
3A: FINAL: Academy beat Middle Park 63-25
3A: FINAL: Eagle Ridge Academy beat Englewood 30-27
