BOYS’ BASKETBALL

Manitou Springs 59, Hotchkiss 57

At Hotchkiss: Sophomore Jesse Megyeri hit two free throws with no time on the clock to send the tenth seeded Mustangs (19-5) to the quarterfinals of the 3A state tournament.

Megyeri recovered a loose ball off a deflected shot by senior Cole McQueeney and took off toward the basket and was fouled trying to shoot as time expired.

“I didn’t say a word (to Megyeri),” Mustangs coach Ken Vecchio said. “I was just looking at the basket. I only cared about the first one. As soon as he released it you could tell it was right on line. It just hit net.”

The Mustangs took an early 18-9 lead and led by 10 at halftime. But foul trouble in the second half let the No. 7 Bulldogs (19-5) get back into it.

McQueeney finished with 16 points. Junior Sam Shultz added 13, including three 3-pointers, and Megyeri had 12.

The Mustangs face No. 2 Aspen (25-0) Thursday at Colorado State University.

Holyoke 48, Calhan 33

At Akron: The Bulldogs (19-5) struggled early, falling behind 22-11 at halftime, and were never able to recover against the Dragons (23-2) in the 2A regional tournament. Josh Woolsey scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers, to lead the Bulldogs, who managed just nine field goals.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Olathe 47, The Classical Academy 40

At Olathe: The No. 14 Titans (17-8) took a 3-point lead into halftime, but faltered in the second half against the No. 3 Pirates (24-0) in the 3A state tournament.

BASEBALL

Mitchell 3, The Classical Academy 2

At Mitchell: The Titans scored in the first inning of their first varsity game and senior Alex Turner pitched well, giving up two hits and three runs.

The Marauders (1-0) tied it in the sixth and scored the winning run in the seventh to spoil the event. Aaron Veteck, Brett Shartzer and Tyler Powell all scored for Mitchell.

Canon City 11, Mesa Ridge 1

At Canon City: Mesa Ridge gave up four runs in the first and managed just two hits in six innings. Junior Willie Boden scored the lone run for the Grizzlies (0-1).

GIRLS’ LACROSSE

Chatfield 13, Pine Creek 6

At Chatfield: The Chargers (2-0) took an 11-2 lead into halftime and cruised. Emily Effrece and Lisa Windom each scored twice for the Eagles (0-1).

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Middle Park 2, Fountain-Fort Carson 1
Fountain-Fort Carson 2, Mesa Ridge 1 (OT)

At Mesa Ridge: The Fountain-Fort Carson freshmen continue to shine at the Mesa Ridge Invitational as Alicia Wilson and Abegail Jones each scored against the host Grizzlies (2-1). The Trojans (2-1) fell to the Panthers but got another goal from freshman Brittney McClain.

Mesa Ridge 4, Mitchell 3

At Mesa Ridge: The host Grizzlies (2-1) got a hat trick from junior Isha Sumah, who has five goals on the season, to take third in their own tournament. Kayondra Hood scored twice for the Marauders, giving her five goals so far.

Wasson 3, Harrison 1

At Harrison: Senior Mollie Brauer had a goal and an assist to lead the Thunderbirds (1-2).

Fruita Monument 1, Sand Creek 1

At Holmes Middle School: The Scorpions (0-1-1) outshout the Wildcats (0-1-1) 6-2, but only senior Megan Gillespie was able to score.

Coronado 2, Grand Junction 1

At Holmes Middle School: Catherine Ruder scored for the Cougars (2-0) and assisted on the eventual game-winner by Kaeli Vandersluis.

Palmer Ridge 7, Conifer 0

At Palmer Ridge: Junior Brandi Schneweis buried three goals and sophomore Brooke Tominello added two more as the Bears (1-0) cruised.

Widefield 8, Sierra 0

At Sierra: Chandra Brown notched two goals and two assists for the Gladiators (2-1).