Good morning! Well, on one hand, the Broncos are in the AFC Championship game this weekend against New England … On the other hands, backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham will be under center for Denver … What’s your confidence level looking like? I can’t believe Bo got hurt in overtime. It really took the air out of the biggest Broncos win in years.
But we move on! This week, some of the state’s best tennis players commit to high-level colleges. Plus, updates on the boys and girls basketball fronts, a new COTLN newsletter for you to check out and more! Thanks always for reading.
-John
🏆 WEEKEND WINNERS 🏆
GIRLS BASKETBALL ⛹♀️
Northridge 76, Brighton 24
Rock Canyon 54, Doherty 42
Legend 50, Grandview 41
Arapahoe 71, Fossil Ridge 32
Green Mountain 56, Golden 30
Riverdale Ridge 89, Cherry Creek 39
Fairview 49, Evergreen 46
Eagle Valley 52, Dakota Ridge 40
BOYS BASKETBALL ⛹♂️
Brighton 81, Northridge 38
Grandview 61, Legend 53
Mead 62, Riverdale Ridge 53
Rocky Mountain 63, Dakota Ridge 52
Mullen 64, Heritage 60
Rock Canyon 64, George Washington 54
Green Mountain 68, Mountain Range 40
Golden 66, Thomas Jefferson 63
🤩 SPORTSLAND WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT
Ralston Valley tennis stars, Scarlett Lutz (left) and Emerson Bonner (right) have committed to play at the collegiate level. Lutz has committed to Chapman University in Orange, California, while Bonner is heading to Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington. Credit: Ryan Lutz
COLLEGE BOUND: State’s top tennis players make college commitments
🎾 With the college selection season underway, several highly-ranked Colorado girls high school tennis players are trading the local courts for the collegiate stage, signing on to compete for top college programs across the country.
See what athletes from Ralston Valley, St. Mary’s Academy and Valor Christian are going where at the link below!
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📍 REGIONAL ROUNDUP
Ralston Valley senior Caiden Braketa (22) had 22 points, including six 3-pointers in the first half of the Mustangs' 76-49 road victory over Chatfield on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Ralston Valley stayed undefeated with an 11-0 record.
🏀 Ralston Valley boys basketball leading the pack in 6A Jeffco
MUSTANGS ON TOP — Ralston Valley senior Caiden Braketa showed off his seemingly unlimited range from beyond the arc on Jan. 14.
The Mustangs stayed perfect on the season with a 76-49 road victory over Chatfield (8-2 record, 0-2 in Class 6A Jeffco League). Braketa finished with a game-high 27 points despite sitting on the bench for the majority of the fourth quarter.
📣 Top stories from across the region
Golden boys basketball stays hot, extends win streak to 7 games: The Demons boys have been dominating on the court and continue to win.
A-West boys hoops opens 6A Jeffco play with win at Columbine: The action was non-stop in the Class 6A Jeffco League boys basketball opener at Columbine High School.
Mines swimming celebrates 11 seniors during RMAC duals meet: Follow Golden Transcript reporter Corinne Westeman for all things Colorado School of Mines sports.
Fundraiser to support planned sports complex in Conifer: Two local women have a new proposal for a privately-owned sports complex on Highway 285.
🗳 POLL OF THE WEEK 🤔:
What's your confidence level in the Broncos without Bo Nix?
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