It's something the kids are proud of. Besides, an unbeaten season and a state championship is always a goal. When it comes to championship tradition, there is no school that rivals Cherry Creek. The Bruins have won more than 115 state titles combined in all sports. But the girls basketball title has been elusive.
Cherry Creek is in the final eight for the seventh consecutive season and eighth time overall.
The Bruins' only appearance in the final was in 1999, when they lost to Chatfield. Their other final-eight appearance was in 1983. Doherty has qualified for the 14th time and hopes to add to titles won in 1992 and 1995. They also finished second to Horizon in 1993.