Sweet Sixteen Must Watch Match-ups 5A

<p>Choosing four of these games to highlight was very hard as all of these games have a chance of being close games. It was hard enough to choose four games to highlight, it is going to be very hard to choose one game to go watch.</p> <p><strong>Rangeview @ Denver East</strong></p> <p>These two powerhouse programs will certainly make for a great match-up in the sweet sixteen. Both of these teams are deep and have a ton of talented players. Leading Denver East is the exciting senior duo of [player_tooltip player_id="759275" first="Quis" last="Davis"] and [player_tooltip player_id="1053581" first="Aguir" last="Dawam"]. Quis is a great leader and brings energy for his squad and Aguir mans down the middle and will be a big mismatch for Rangview. Rangeview is also led by seniors, [player_tooltip player_id="618890" first="KK" last="Stroter"] and [player_tooltip player_id="618892" first="Elijah" last="Thomas"], both of these players are great athletes, who can push the pace for their team. Both of these well-coached teams should make for an exciting match-up at East.</p> <p><strong>Smoky Hill @ Eaglecrest</strong></p> <p>Somehow we have one of the biggest rivalries in the state matching up once more. These teams have each beat each other once this year, so this game will be for all the marbles. Eaglecrest is being led by arguably the best scorer in the state [player_tooltip player_id="1139528" first="Mostapha" last="Elmoutaouakkil"], who has a good supporting cast around him. Smoky Hill has the best athlete in the state Anthony Harris who was seen in their last win throwing down an in-between the legs dunk in-game. He is paired with floor general [player_tooltip player_id="1284577" first="Brayden" last="Maldonado"] who is a tough shot maker and a great leader for Smoky Hill. Eaglecrest will have the home-court advantage but Smoky Hill fans always seem to show up, this rivalry game will be crazy!</p> <p><strong>Vista Ridge @ Douglas County</strong></p> <p>Down in Southern Colorado, there will be a very intriguing match-up between two unexpectedly successful teams. Douglas County, led by Black Hills State commit [player_tooltip player_id="1284473" first="Jaeton" last="Hackley"], came out with a chip on their shoulders only losing three games this season. [player_tooltip player_id="1284473" first="Jaeton" last="Hackley"] is a super skilled guard who can score from all three levels and to dish off to teammates. Sharpshooter Tyson Monck has led Vista Ridge this year but they have been a team that moves the ball very well and can get multiple players involved.</p> <p><strong>Rock Canyon @ Mountain Vista</strong></p> <p>Yes, another huge rivalry game in playoffs! The last time these two teams met Mountain Vista easily took care of business winning 60-41, so Rock Canyon will surely be looking for revenge. Mountain Vista is being led by 6’8 junior [player_tooltip player_id="1284559" first="Caden" last="Stevens"], who is a great rim protector, talented passer out of the post, and can spread the floor. Rock Canyon is led by junior floor general [player_tooltip player_id="1284528" first="Gavin" last="Hershberger"], Gavin is a high IQ guard who is just good at basketball, he knows when to shoot and knows where to put the ball to find open teammates. Both of these players have very good supporting cast around them, this game will be a good one!</p>