Mullen ends at GW in 5A Sweet 16
Mustangs finish a productive 2020-21 at 9-7 after 69-55 loss to the DPL Patriots.
It ended for Mullen on Thursday night.
The Mustangs, coming off their big, first-round victory at Denver East, met another Denver Prep League team, George Washington, in the Class 5A Round of 16. And the Patriots pulled away with a 28-point fourth quarter, winning 69-55.
Mullen finished 9-7 in what head coach Bob Caton called a very productive season.
“Oh, absolutely,” he said. “We had a great year. When you put it all in perspective, it’s one of the best we’ve had in a long time.”
The Mustangs turned in their first winning Centennial League mark (7-6) in 15 years, made the 5A Round of 16 for the second time in three seasons and had their second overall winning mark in three seasons and just the second since 2007-08.
“We really accomplished a lot and played good basketball,” Caton said.
On Thursday, GW, which finished runner-up to East in the DPL, led most of the way before the two teams entered the final 8 minutes tied at 40.
However, the Patriots drilled thee quick baskets for a 46-40 and pulled away to advance to Monday’s Great 8.
“They were so physical,” Caton said of the Pats (11-3).
Senior Sean Berg led Mullen with a career-high 16 points. Senior Brayden Carter, an all-leaguer who also made a case for a high all-state selection, added 12.
“I’m really proud of the kids,” Caton said.
GEORGE WASHINGTON 69, MULLEN 55
Mullen 4 11 25 15 – 55
George Washington 7 17 17 28 – 69
Mullen – J. Leslie 2 4-4 9, Lopez 4 0-0 10, Berg 6 1-1 16, Dominguez 0 0-0 0, Smith 0 0-0 0, McNally 0 0-0 0, Heffern 0 0-0 0, M. Leslie 3 2-3 8, Schmitt 0 0-0 0, Castillo 0 0-0 0, Jones 0 0-0 0, Carter 3 6-9 12. Totals 18 13-17 55.
George Washington – McPhee 3 3-5 9, Rodriguez 1 0-0 3, Kouyate 2 0-0 4, T. Edmonds 5 0-6 10, Thompson 2 5-5 10, F. Johnson 3 1-2 8, K. Johnson 6 2-2 16, Brown 2 4-4 8, S. Edmonds 1 0-0 2, Hammons 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 15-22 69.
3-pt. goals – Berg 3, Lopez 2, J. Leslie; K. Johnson 2, Rodriguez, Thompson.
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