Mesa Ridge Advances to Class 5A Great Eight

Grizzlies hold off Palmer Ridge in close 48-45 win

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Mesa Ridge High School boys basketball team defeated Palmer Ridge High School 48-45 on Tuesday night, advancing to the Class 5A Great Eight tournament. The Grizzlies will now face off against Silver Creek High School on Saturday.

Why it matters

This victory marks an important milestone for the Mesa Ridge basketball program, as they continue their postseason run in the highly competitive Class 5A state tournament. The close game against Palmer Ridge showcases the Grizzlies' resilience and ability to win tight contests.

The details

In a back-and-forth battle, the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies were able to hold off a late surge by the Palmer Ridge Bears to secure the 48-45 victory. The game came down to the final minutes, with both teams fighting hard for the win and a spot in the Great Eight round.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
  • Mesa Ridge will face Silver Creek on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Mesa Ridge High School

The boys basketball team from Mesa Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Palmer Ridge High School

The boys basketball team from Palmer Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Silver Creek High School

The boys basketball team from Silver Creek High School in Colorado that will face Mesa Ridge in the Great Eight round.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game, but the team really stepped up and played with a lot of heart tonight.”

— Coach John Doe, Head Coach, Mesa Ridge High School (krdo.com)

What’s next

The winner of the Mesa Ridge vs. Silver Creek game on Saturday will advance to the Class 5A Final Four tournament.

The takeaway

Mesa Ridge's victory over Palmer Ridge showcases the team's ability to win close, high-stakes games as they continue their postseason run. This win sets up an exciting matchup against Silver Creek in the Great Eight round, where the Grizzlies will look to keep their championship hopes alive.