Andy Cross, The Denver PostLutheran Lions Mamadou Sow (1) shoots over St. Mary's Pirates Andon Mindrup (23) in the first quarter during the Colorado State 3A championship game at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021. Lutheran Lions Baye Fall (21) looks for a rebound.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLutheran Lions Baye Fall (21), left, and St. Mary's Pirates Andon Mindrup (23) battle for control of the ball in the first half during the Colorado State 3A championship game at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLutheran Lions Mamadou Sow (1) shoots over St. Mary's Pirates Andon Mindrup (23) in the first half during the Colorado State 3A championship game at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021. Lutheran Lions Baye Fall (21) looks for a rebound on the play.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLutheran Lions Macy Barnhart (2), right, heads down court against St. Mary's Pirates Everett Ellis (5) in the first half during the Colorado State 3A championship game at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLutheran Lions Mamadou Sow (1) and Lutheran Lions Baye Fall (21) celebrate their Colorado State 3A championship game victory over St. Mary's at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021. The Lions won 72-56.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLutheran Lions Baye Fall (21) jumps high to grab a pass against St. Mary's Pirates Andon Mindrup (23) in the first half during the Colorado State 3A championship game at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSt. Mary's fans in the stands during introductions for the Colorado State 3A championship game against the Lutheran Lions at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLutheran Lions Baye Fall (21). left, and Lutheran Lions Sam Hoops (3), right, block a shot attempt from Max Howery (3) St. Mary's in the first half during the Colorado State 3A championship game at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021.
Lutheran Lions Josh Greiving (0), left, gets pressured from St. Mary's Pirates Carson Faber (32) on a lay up shot in the first quarter during the Colorado State 3A championship game at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSt. Mary's Pirates Andon Mindrup (23) during the Colorado State 3A championship game against the Lutheran Lions at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLutheran Lions Tommy Apodaca (5) throws a pass across the court under defense from St. Mary's Pirates Everett Ellis (5) in the second half during the Colorado State 3A championship game at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021.
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Lutheran Lions Mamadou Sow (1) shoots over St. Mary's Pirates Andon Mindrup (23) in the first quarter during the Colorado State 3A championship game at Broadmoor World Arena March 20, 2021. Lutheran Lions Baye Fall (21) looks for a rebound.
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By Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Lutheran Lions beat the St. Mary’s Pirates 72-56 in the boys class 3A Colorado state basketball championships at Broadmoor World Arena on March 20, 2021.
