Season opens against Shining Mountain

It’s a new season, and the Varsity Boys have apparently brought it. They worked well together, controlled a physical team and won 63-47.

There was plenty of contact. Michael Walker — never afraid to mix it up.

Our season ends against Holyoke

At Saturday’s state qualifier we started very strong — we were up by two at the half — but we succumbed to a strong defense. In the end it was Holyoke 50, Dawson 34.

41-30 loss against Jefferson Academy

The ‘Stangs gave it everything in the conference final, but it wasn’t quite enough for this highly organized and aggressive team.

The good news: Our boys finished 2nd in conference, and they play at regionals next Saturday (both firsts for Dawson).

Conference Championship Time!

Mustangs stage 4th quarter comeback in epic defensive battle to win in a thriller 43-42. Neither team established control throughout the game, as lead changes were common.  Dawson lead by a point to the end the 1st quarter, trailed by a point at the half and two points going into the 4th. Trevor Horwith once again throttles one of the leading scorers in Colorado, as Big Rob and Cory combine for double digit blocked shots, and hold Heritage Christain to 41 points less than their previous district contest Tuesday night.

Keep reading for the full report.

Photos: Big win against Front Range Academy

We rocked the regional quarterfinals 69-45.

Mustangs Start Strong In Postseason Win

Mile High Conference Senior of the Year, Cory Jennings leads the way as Dawson opens big lead in the first half and never looks back in 69-45 victory to open postseason.   Focus shifts to 4:30pm Friday @ Erie H.S. versus Heritage Christian for 2nd round District action. More to follow….

Click here to download 52 seconds v. Front Range Christian H.S. 1st Quarter Postseason Highlights. (4.2 megs)
Click here to download 73 seconds v. Front Range Christian H.S. 2nd Quarter Postseason Highlights. (5.8 megs)
Click here to download 72 seconds v. Front Range Christian H.S. 3rd Quarter Postseason Highlights.(5.6 megs)
Click here to download 81 seconds v. Front Range Christian H.S. 4th Quarter Postseason Highlights.(6.5 megs)

Alexander Dawson Opens Postseason / Conference Tournament on Home Court

Mustangs host either Gilpin Co. or Front Range Christian Tuesday Night @ 7pm.

Following the last regular season contest, the team got some well needed rest over the weekend. Coach Sorensen had the team hit the court with a solid week of practice and a scrimmage with a local 3A team Friday to prepare for next Tuesday’s CHSAA 2A postseason opener in the Conference Tournament on their home court. The Mustang’s earned a 2nd seed on the strength of their 7-2 conference record, and need two wins to get to the Conference Championship game. Both teams in the Conference Championship game advance to Regionals.

For those of you wondering, if the team does get to Regionals, a win at Regionals will send the Mustangs to the State Tournament in Pueblo as one of 8 teams competing for the CHSAA 2A State Championship.

So it is now a 7 game postseason for the Championship. One game at a time. A loss in any game except the Conference Championship and this great season will be concluded. Defense wins championships and this team has shown throughout the season, with few exceptions, that it has the tenacity to play winning defense. Offensive balance has been emerging as the season has progressed, and to go deep, the Mustangs are going to need balance and consistency from the starters, and a spark from players 6-10, on both ends of the court. Coaching has brought along this young team to a point where they expect to win. While the Mustangs are not the favorites, they do have confidence and the game with some good luck on any given night to keep winning.

You can bet the Coaches have the team looking squarely at Tuesday night to get the postseason ball rolling and keep the season alive.

Twin losses against the Warriors

You win some … The Longmont Christian Warriors played very well and took both JV and Varsity.

Photos and Video: Two convincing wins against Heritage Christian

Alley-oop!

Road Win Sends Dawson into “Super Tuesday” Matchup with Momentum

Mustangs (13-4, 6-1) ride out sub-par second half free throw shooting to prevail 48-43 over Front Range Christian H.S. in Mile High conference action Friday night.

Full report and video highlights:

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