Mile High Weekend Madness: The Recap You Need

So many statement games took place over the weekend, with ranked teams proving consistent and struggling teams showcasing immense growth. From (#2) Chapparal and (#12) Mountain Vista's nailbiter to (#36) Severance's obliterating victory against Greeley Central, a handful of guys made some serious noise across the 303. Let's talk about it.    [player_tooltip player_id='2048132' first='Luke' last='Howery'] is defining what it means to be a complete, all-around hooper, attacking the paint at will while detonating above the rim in transition and off the triple-threat. Contributing a monstrous 25 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks in Chaparral's win over Mountain Vista in a Friday night showdown, Howery is a proven catalyst for the Wolverines. He leads by example, and despite a slow first half, Howery helped rally the troops while knocking down crucial threes in the stretch, elevating the energy in the gym. The #1 player in the state is electrifying the hardwood in every which way.     [player_tooltip player_id='2299862' first='Cash' last='Boykin'] put on a scoring clinic despite the tough loss to Chatfield on Saturday, applying pressure on both sides of the ball and totalling a whopping 31 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. Throughout the contest, Boykin remained focused and composed with the rock in his hands, never letting off the gas pedal. The 6'4 senior capitalized on 48% of his looks from the field along with 33% from distance. This kind of versatility will take him far in the postseason, as Boykin has nothing to hang his head over with this elite performance.     [player_tooltip player_id='2104675' first='Christian' last='Powell'] was the unforgettable name in the Severence masterclass against the Wildcats on Saturday. His killer instinct on offense earned him a jaw-dropping 41 points on an unbelievable 9/11 (82%) from downtown. Powell couldn't miss, and his massive spark of energy translated to his teammates so much that Greeley Central couldn't come up with any answers. There is no debating Powell's one-of-a-kind confidence as only a sophomore. This kind of production is special, and will take the 5'9 point guard very far in his future in the game.     [player_tooltip player_id='2460826' first='Frank' last='Psaute'] was cooking defenders in a multitude of ways in his matchup against Arvada West on Saturday, contributing 25 points on 67% shooting from beyond the arc. Psaute helped a thriving Ralston Valley hold their own against a tough-minded Wildcat squad, facilitating movement on offense while utilizing his size at 6'2 to have his way on opposing defenders. Space-creation comes easy to Psaute, who remains composed and collected in big moments when it matters most.     [player_tooltip player_id='2048131' first='Jacob' last='David'] prevailed big time in a neck-and-neck contest Friday night against Regis Jesuit, where his Jaguars came away on top. David controlled the momentum with a confident 22 points, shooting an impressive 80% from the field and 67% from three. Paired with a double-double performance from Kai Valentine - 16 points and 10 rebounds, Rock Canyon was driven from the get-go. The #5 team in the state is on a roll, with no signs of slowing down.

So many statement games took place over the weekend, with ranked teams proving consistent and struggling teams showcasing immense growth. From (#2) Chapparal and (#12) Mountain Vista's nailbiter to (#36) Severance's obliterating victory against Greeley Central, a handful of guys made some serious noise across the 303. Let's talk about it.