Brandon Bodnar, Evan Smith and Alex Semadeni ignited a run that broke open the Class 5A state quarterfinal against Arapahoe and eventually led to a 68-58 victory at the Denver Coliseum.
A mixture of rain and snow fell outside the Denver Coliseum, but nothing can rain on the parade for the Overland Trailblazers who are headed to their first final four since 1990 after a 64-47 win over the Rangeview Raiders Friday night.
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.
It was the type of back-and-forth affair typical in these later-round tournament games. The type of game Fossil Ridge coach Matt Johannsen thinks his guys don't get enough credit for being able to win.
