The East High School Angels defeated the ThunderRidge Grizzlies Saturday (March 13) to win the Class 5A boys’ basketball state championship. The final score was 64-56.

Guard Sean Ogirri led the team with 32 points and has been named the Rocky Mountain News / News 4 “Mr. Basketball” for 2004.

Behind coach Rudy Carey, the Angels completed their regular season and the playoffs without losing a game (24-0).

East High School is located at 1545 Detroit St. The school’s telephone number is 303-394-8300.