For the Overland Trailblazers, size conquers all — and when you have more than one big man capable of stepping up in big moments, good things tend to happen.
A lock-down defense powered sixth-seeded Denver East to an early lead and an eventual 69-61 victory over No. 3 Rock Canyon on Saturday afternoon in the second round of the Class 5A boys basketball state tournament.
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.
