Brian Carey (11) of Denver East Angels drive against Tyrei Randall (5) of Rangeview Raiders during the first half of their class 5A sweet 16 game. The Rangeview Raiders hosted the Denver East Angels on March 4, 2015. (Brianna Bradley, Special to The Denver Post)
A look at the Colorado 5A boys state basketball semifinal matchups, which take place Friday at the Coors Events Center in Boulder.
ThunderRidge vs. Eaglecrest
7 p.m. Friday, Coors Events Center
Last meeting: ThunderRidge won 57-56 on March 7, 2009.
(1) ThunderRidge Grizzlies (23-3)
Coach Joe Ortiz
Points for: 1,557 (59.9)
Points against: 1,120 (43.1)
Scoring leader: Zach Pirog (14.5)
Rebounds leader: Pirog (10.3)
Assists leader: Nick Varto (3.9)
Steals leader: Noah Szilagyi (1.0)
Blocks leader: Pirog (3.0)
How they fared in 2014: Lost 53-43 to Chatfield in 5A state second round
State titles: 2
Finals appearances: 5
(1) Eaglecrest Raptors (21-5)
Coach John Olander
Points for: 1,707 (65.7)
Points against: 1,352 (52.0)
Scoring leader: Colbey Ross (17.3)
Rebounds leader: Blend Avdili (7.3)
Assists leader: Elijah Ross (4.6)
Steals leader: E. Ross (1.9)
Blocks leader: Avdili (0.9)
How they fared in 2014: Lost 65-61 to Mountain Vista in 5A state quarterfinal
State titles: 1
Finals appearances: 1
Overland vs. Denver East
8:30 p.m. Friday, Coors Events Center
Last meeting: Denver East won 77-65 on March 14, 2014 in state semifinal.
(1) Overland Trailblazers (21-5)
Coach Danny Fisher
Points for: 1,757 (67.6)
Points against: 1,484 (57.1)
Scoring leader: De’Ron Davis (16.4)
Rebounds leader: Davis (10.8)
Assists leader: Reggie Gibson (4.5)
Steals leader: Gibson (1.4)
Blocks leader: Davis (5.0)
How they fared in 2014: Lost 77-65 to Denver East in 5A state semifinal
State titles: 0
Finals appearances: 1
(6) Denver East Angels (17-10)
Coach Rudy Carey
Points for: 1,830 (67.8)
Points against: 1,562 (57.9)
Scoring leader: Brian Carey (25.2)
Rebounds leader: Jordan Willis (11.2)
Assists leader: Carey (7.8)
Steals leader: Carey (2.7)
Blocks leader: Willis (1.6)
How they fared in 2014: Won 70-49 over Fossil Ridge for 5A state title
State titles: 11
Finals appearances: 16
