March 08 – Elite 8 Show
🏀 Summary of Championship Saturday
Colorado high school basketball delivered a thrilling slate of storylines across multiple classifications heading into Championship Saturday. Key highlights include:
4A Boys: University reaches the title game for the first time in 30 years, continuing a strange pattern of only making deep runs every few decades. Kent Denver returns to defend its title with a deep, reloaded roster.
4A Girls: Kent Denver, led by former standout Ann Strothers, faces Holy Family with a young but dominant roster.
5A Girls: Lutheran (first-ever title appearance) meets powerhouse Green Mountain despite Green Mountain missing a key player.
5A Boys: Silver Creek reaches its first championship, led by retiring coach Bob Banning, facing Lutheran and star Cade Speckman.
6A Girls: Highlands Ranch vs. surprise contender Northfield in a balanced, high-level matchup.
6A Boys: Major upsets—Rock Canyon dominates top-seeded Chaparral, while Ralston Valley controls Rangeview to set up an unexpected championship clash