DENVER — The Denver South boys basketball season has been extended.
The Ravens, who are the No. 29 seed in the Class 5A playoff bracket, defeated No. 36 Legend by a score of 81-66 in Wednesday night's opening-round game.
Denver South and Legend played a back-and-forth first half, going into the locker room with just a 2-point margin.
But it was the Ravens' second-half surge that has powered them into the second round of the playoffs. Denver South went on a 15-2 run to start the third quarter to take control of the game.
Legend's season ends with a 9-14 overall record.
The Ravens (16-7) will face No. 4 Denver East (21-2) in the second round on Saturday.
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