Photos: Braxton leads Highlands Ranch to Great 8 with win over Grandview

HIGHLANDS RANCH — Zach Braxton exploded for 22 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks as No. 2-seeded Highlands Ranch advanced to 5A boys basketball’s Great 8 with a 69-50 win over No. 3 Grandview.

Evan Motlong added 12 points, all coming on 3-point shots. Ryley Steward had nine points, eight rebounds, 11 assists and three steals.