The first round of the 4A boys basketball tournament concluded with several decisive victories. Top-seeded teams like Kent Denver and Montezuma-Cortez advanced comfortably, while some lower seeds pulled off upsets. The results set up intriguing second-round matchups.
The Colorado High School Activities Association released the first-round results for the 4A boys basketball tournament. All 16 advancing teams secured their spots through a series of games, with scores reflecting strong performances from the higher seeds in most cases.
Kent Denver, the No. 1 seed, dominated Berthoud with a 90-62 win. Montezuma-Cortez followed suit, beating Rifle 56-44. Holy Family defeated Elizabeth 70-42, and Lamar edged Jefferson Academy 46-40.
Timnath crushed The Pinnacle 77-39, Aspen topped Englewood 47-37, and Eaton overcame Pagosa Springs 70-46. Prospect Ridge Academy beat Pueblo Centennial 63-48, while Denver West routed Delta 70-32.
University defeated The Academy 70-49, and Coal Ridge outlasted DSST: Montview 74-60. Eagle Ridge Academy narrowly won against DSST: Green Valley Ranch 59-54.
Fort Lupton prevailed over Fort Morgan 58-50, and Peak to Peak edged DSST: Conservatory Green 55-51. Stargate School upset Moffat County 53-51, and The Classical Academy defeated Manitou Springs 47-40.
These outcomes lead into the second round, featuring matchups such as Kent Denver against Stargate School and Montezuma-Cortez versus The Classical Academy. The tournament highlights competitive play across Colorado high schools.