Fossil Ridge turned it up a notch on Thursday, forcing 24 turnovers in advancing to next week’s state semifinals in Boulder with a 60-50 win over Dakota Ridge.
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.