The Colorado High School basketball season wrapped up Saturday night with state championship games played up and down the Front Range, including inside the Denver Coliseum and Hamilton Gymnasium.
Here is a look back at some of the tournamentap top performers in the top three classifications:
5A boys
Andrew Crawford, ThunderRidge sophomore guard: Grizzlies PF Zach Keller gets most of the attention, but Crawford was equally stellar in this tournament. The 6-foot-5 combo guard averaged 15 points per game en route to a state title.
Brock Mishak, Fossil Ridge senior point guard: The West Texas A&M signee entered the tournament as the second-leading scorer in Class 5A (20.2/game). Mishak went on to drop 16, 12, and 25 points. He was the most prolific scorer in a state championship loss.
5A girls
Raegan Beers, Valor Christian senior center: The Oregon State signee scored 28 points against Arapahoe to send Valor back to the title game. Her blend of size (6-3) and shooting ability equaled one of the most difficult covers in the state.
Marya Hudgins, Grandview senior guard: Lauren Betts is the best player on the floor anywhere in Colorado. But Hudgins is the engine that keeps the Wolves’ offense humming. The Santa Clara signee was dominant with 59 total points scored over three tournament games.
4A boys
Kadyn Betts, Pueblo Central junior forward: The emerging two-star prospect with scholarship offers to Colorado State and Wyoming showcased his elite length (6-foot-9, 190) and scoring ability. Betts dropped 32 points in a semifinal loss to eventual champion Lewis-Palmer.
Cameron Lowe, Lewis-Palmer senior forward: The Air Force signee averaged 23.3 points and 10.6 rebounds in the tournament to bring home a state title. He scored 38 points in a semifinal win over Pueblo Central.
4A girls
Alexis Backhaus, Windsor senior guard: The South Dakota School of Mines signee scored a game-high 17 points in the championship loss to Mullen. Backhaus led the Wizards in scoring through each game of the tournament.
Imani Perez, Mullen senior center: The 6-foot-3 Hawaii signee hit all six of her free throws in the state title game to defeat previously undefeated Windsor. The Mustangs have three Division I players on their roster. But Perez stepped up when it mattered the most.
3A boys
Shae Korpela, Aspen senior forward: He dropped 18 points in a state title win over Centauri. Korpela led the Skiers to an undefeated season (27-0).
3A girls
Andi Schissler, Platte Valley junior guard: She scored 29 points in a state championship victory against University. The Broncos are riding a 40-game win streak that dates back to last season.
