With high school basketball teams back in the gym this week, local contenders are starting to build their identity for what they hope are deep postseason runs.
Tonight, both Doherty and Mitchell's boys programs impressed in wins over Denver-based schools.
The Spartans built a 26-20 halftime lead and added to it in a 49-37 victory against the ThunderRidge Grizzlies.
Across town, the Marauders built a 37-11 advantage after two quarters enroute to a 67-48 home win against Denver West.
