Photos: Buckmelter leads Denver East over Fairview in 5A boys hoops’ opening round

DENVER — Jack Buckmelter was 4-of-4 from 3-point and scored 26 points to lead No. 6 Denver East to a 69-39 win over No. 11 Fairview in the first round of the Class 5A boys basketball state tournament on Wednesday.

Jordan Willis added 14 points, nine rebounds and four blocks; while Brian Carey had 10 points and nine assists.