Class 3A, 2A and 1A Boys Basketball Great 8 Set to Begin

Championships will be decided this weekend as the top teams in each classification compete for state supremacy.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Class 3A, 2A and 1A boys basketball tournaments have reached the Great 8 stage, with the top teams in each classification vying for state championships this weekend. The action tips off on Thursday, March 12th, with several intriguing matchups across the three classes.

Why it matters

The Great 8 round represents the final step before the state championship games, where the best teams in each classification will compete to be crowned the best in Colorado. These tournaments showcase the top high school basketball talent in the state and generate excitement and community pride for the participating schools and their fans.

The details

In Class 3A, the matchups are: No. 1 Strasburg vs. No. 9 Wiggins; No. 13 Colorado Springs Christian vs. No. 12 St. Mary's; No. 2 Forge Christian vs. No. 7 Windsor Charter Academy; and No. 3 Banning Lewis Academy vs. Resurrection Christian. In Class 2A, the bracket consists of: No. 1 Sanford vs. No. 9 Limon; No. 13 Plateau Valley vs. No. 5 Golden View Classical Academy; No. 2 Simla vs. No. 7 Vail Christian; and No. 3 Heritage Christian vs. No. 6 Byers. The Class 1A matchups are: No. 1 McClave vs. No. 8 Elbert; No. 4 Flatirons Academy vs. No. 5 Stratton; No. 2 Nucla vs. No. 10 Sierra Grande; and No. 3 Cheyenne Wells vs. No. 6 Prairie.

  • The Class 3A, 2A and 1A boys basketball Great 8 tournaments will begin on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
  • The Class 3A and 2A semifinals will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • The Class 1A semifinals will also be held on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • The Class 3A, 2A and 1A state championship games will be played on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Maximiliano Cota-Cordova

A key player for Colorado Springs Christian, averaging 23.8 points per game.

Jeremiah Starr

A leading scorer for St. Mary's, averaging 12.3 points per game.

Alec Lundy

Leads Heritage Christian with 15 points per game.

Jackson Schulz

Flatirons Academy's top scorer, averaging 16.6 points per game.

Von Isenbart

Stratton's leading scorer, averaging 18.7 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready to face a tough challenge from St. Mary's, but we're confident in our ability to compete and advance.”

— Maximiliano Cota-Cordova, Player, Colorado Springs Christian (Colorado Preps)

“Flatirons Academy has been to the state championship before, but Stratton is a formidable opponent. We'll need to play our best basketball to come out on top.”

— Jackson Schulz, Player, Flatirons Academy (Colorado Preps)

What’s next

The winners of the Great 8 matchups will advance to the state semifinals on Friday, March 13th, with the state championship games scheduled for Saturday, March 14th.

The takeaway

The Class 3A, 2A and 1A boys basketball Great 8 tournaments promise to be highly competitive, with several intriguing matchups between top-seeded teams and lower-seeded squads looking to pull off upsets. The action on the court is sure to generate excitement and drama as Colorado's best high school basketball players compete for state supremacy.