Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostThe Highlands Ranch bench celebrates during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostHighlands Ranch's Autumn Watts takes possession of the ball during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostHighlands Ranch's Jamie Bain drives past Broomfield defense during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostHighlands Ranch's Kasey Neubert runs through a cheerleader tunnel after Highlands Ranch won their game at the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostHighlands Ranch's Autumn Watts drives to the basket during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostHighlands Ranch's Kasey Neubert rebounds the ball during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostHighlands Ranch's Autumn Watts shoots a basket during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostHighlands Ranch's Kasey Neubert shoots a basket during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver, CO.
Broomfield's Jessica Hoffman and Highlands Ranch's Kasey Neubert battle for the ball during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostThe Broomfield bench celebrates during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostBroomfield's Jessica Hoffman goes to the basket during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostHighlands Ranch Head Coach Caryn Jarocki talks with her team during timeout during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostBroomfield's Steph Peterson goes to the basket during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostBroomfield's Jessica Hoffman shoots the ball during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostBroomfield's Jessica Hoffman shoots a layup during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostValor Christian's Karissa Lukasiewicz battles for possession during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Grandview High School's Tomia Johnson moves the ball down the court during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostGrandview High School's Allyah Marett drives the ball during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostGrandview High School's Allyah Marett drives the ball during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostValor Christian's Raegan Beers dribbles the ball during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostGrandview High School's Alisha Davis during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostGrandview Head Coach Josh Ulitzky talks with his team during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostGrandview High School's Alisha Davis goes to the basket during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostGrandview High School's Tomia Johnson drives to the basket during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostValor Christian Head Coach Jessika Caldwell communicates with her team during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostValor Christian's Jenna Siebert moves the ball down the court during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostGrandview High School's Breelyn Robinson shoots a basket during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostGrandview High School's Alisha Davis goes to the basket during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostGrandview High School's Alisha Davis goes to the basket during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Chet Strange, Special to The Denver PostGrandview HS warms up during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
Grandview HS warms up during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
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The Highlands Ranch bench celebrates during the CHSAA 5A Girls Basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver.
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