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February 28, 2007

Onward to the 'Sweet 16'

Widefield senior Alex Clark converts a breakaway into a layup during the Glads’ 71-55 win over Skyline Saturday at Bowers’ Gym. Widefield advanced to the Sweet 16, which will take place on the Glads’ home court.
PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HARVELL

BASKETBALL BRIEFS

Mesa Ridge 67, Golden 66 (OT)
Saturday, Senior Alex Brunow nailed the winning free throw that gave the Grizzlies a 67-66 overtime win and a ticket to the “Sweet 16,” where they will face top-seeded Broomfield at 7:15 p.m. Friday night at Broomfield High School.
In a tight game, the Grizzlies came back from a 50-46 deficit at the end of the third quarter to carry a 66-all tie into overtime.
Junior Jamal Dickerson tallied a double-double, netting 15 points and taking down 10 boards while long-ball specialist Thomas Vallejo led the team with 16 points, 15 coming on three-pointers.

Mesa Ridge’s Alex Brunow wills the ball into the basket during the Grizzlies’ exciting 67-66 overtime home win over Golden Saturday. Brunow was the hero, nailing the winning free throw.
PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HARVELL

Ftn.-Ft. Carson 58, Mountain View 49
The Trojans led for much of the game Saturday, staying a few steps ahead of visiting Mountain View for a 58-49 win.
Trojan Center Edd Anderson was monstrous in the paint, leading all scorers with 23 points. Senior Jamaal Johnson added 15 in the win.
Fountain-Fort Carson will travel to Ralston Valley for their “Sweet 16” matchup Friday at 7 p.m.

Widefield 71, Skyline 55
Widefield cruised over Skyline Saturday for the 71-55 win, deviating from the usual reliance on the long ball and instead winning with high-percentage shots.
Dion Vaughn had a breakout game, leading all scorers with 18 points.
Widefield, the top seed in their region, will host 16-9 Fossil Ridge at Bowers’ Gym Friday at 5:15 p.m. With a win, Widefield will again host the “Great 8” game at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Girls’ seasons end
After each earned wins in opening round games Tuesday, the seasons of Widefield, Mesa Ridge and Fountain-Fort Carson ended Friday with losses.
Mesa Ridge lost 76-60 to Golden, Fountain-Fort Carson lost 69-55 to Fossil Ridge, and Widefield lost 82-51 to Silver Creek.