Doherty AJ Guiao (23) loses his footing but keeps control of the ball against Dakota Ridge Mason Galbreath (5) during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)
The Spartans lose in the first round of the 5A playoffs at home 51-49 against the Eagles. Photos by Christian Murdock
Doherty AJ Guiao (23) loses his footing but keeps control of the ball against Dakota Ridge Mason Galbreath (5) during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty AJ Guiao (23) drives toward the basket against Dakota Ridge Quincy Alexander (3) during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty Schafer Reichart (13) goes up for a shot against Dakota Ridge Hunter Hickman (12) during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty Lucas Moerman (21) battles Dakota Ridge Quincy Alexander (3) for a loose ball during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty Lucas Moerman (21) shoots over the defense of Dakota Ridge Gino Corridori (32) during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty AJ Guiao (23) shoots over the defense of Dakota Ridge Brayden Rhoades during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty Lucas Moerman (21) goes up for a shot against Dakota Ridge Gino Corridori (32) during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty Nathan Davis (11) shoots between the defense of Dakota Ridge Taeshaud Jackson jr. (10) and Brandon Rhoades during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty Schafer Reichart (13) drives toward the basket as Dakota Ridge Adam Rodriguez (21) defends during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty Schafer Reichart (13) looks for an open teammate against Dakota Ridge during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty Schafer Reichart (13) and Dakota Ridge Gino Corridori (32) fight for a loose ball during the first quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty Schafer Reichart (13) shoots a free throw during the second quarter against Dakota Ridge Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Dakota Ridge Taeshaud Jackson jr. (10) hauls in the rebound against Doherty Brody Gish (5) during the third quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. Dakota Ridge won 51-49 on a shot at the buzzer. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty Lucas Moerman (21) goes up for a shot against Dakota Ridge Gino Corridori (32) during the fourth quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. Dakota Ridge won 51-49 on a shot at the buzzer. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty AJ Guiao (23) drives toward the basket as Dakota Ridge Hunter Hickman (12) defends during the fourth quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. Dakota Ridge won 51-49 on a shot at the buzzer. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty head coach Eric Steinert talks to his team during a timeout in the fourth quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. Dakota Ridge won 51-49 on a shot at the buzzer. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Dakota Ridge Quincy Alexander (3) fouls Doherty AJ Guiao (23) during the fourth quarter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. Dakota Ridge won 51-49 on a shot at the buzzer. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Doherty AJ Guiao (23) walks off the court after Doherty lost at the buzzer against Dakota Ridge Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. Dakota Ridge won 51-49. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)
