Highlands Ranch, Colorado … Mile High Academy’s Men’s Varsity Basketball has made school history by advancing to the CHSAA 1A State Finals joining the top teams in the state. The Finals are taking place March 12-14, 2020 at both the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley and the Budweiser Event Center in Loveland.
For the March 12 Elite Eight game, MHA hosted a campus-wide watch party, complete with popcorn, pompoms and school spirit as the students cheered the Mustang team to a 70-63 victory against Evangelical Christian out of Colorado Springs. The Final Four game will be at 4 pm, Friday, March 13. If the Mustangs win Friday afternoon, they will play the Championship game at 8:30 pm, Saturday, March 14.
“I am so proud of the team, their coaches and our MHA community for the love and support shown to our team,” said Walter Weber, MHA Athletic Director. “It is a special time in MHA’s history. And it’s humbling to be a part of it. Other athletic directors have commented admiringly on our Mustang fans and team. Our sports program is a ministry. We always say, ‘Know Who You Play For,’ and that means your school, your family and, most importantly, God. My hope is for our athletes, families, and opponents to see and meet Jesus through us in every game we play.”
Due to health awareness, CHSAA has limited attendance for state basketball to essential team personnel only. CHSAA and the NFHS Network have teamed up to stream the state basketball play-offs. To watch the games, go to https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/playoffs/state/colorado. There is a $10.99 fee for the streaming service, but that covers a one month membership to the NFHS Network.
—Karrie Meyers; photos supplied
