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Dove Creek senior Blaine Johnson drives to the basket during his team’s win over Dolores on Saturday night.

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Dolores senior Hayden Tallmadge shoots over Dove Creek sophomore Kendall Gardner during his team’s loss to Dove Creek on March 6.

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Dove Creek junior Blaine Johnson stretches as he releases a layup as Dolores senior Ryan Nowlin goes for a block.

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Dolores senior Kevin Purkat hangs in the air before releasing a shot during his team’s road loss to Dove Creek on March 6.

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Mountain snowpack in the Dolores River Basin is at 71% of normal.

Courtesy of Travis Prior

Anthony Abeyta of Montezuma-Cortez High School takes down of Caden Call of Moffat High School March 6 at the 3A CHSAA State Regional tournament Saturday in Pueblo.

Courtesy of Travis Prior

Kael Buffington of Montezuma-Cortez High School, left, vs. Keaton Pickering of Bayfield at the 3A CHSAA State Regional tournament Saturday in Pueblo.

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Austin Featherman of Montezuma-Cortez High School vs. Steamboat at the 3A CHSAA State Regional tournament Saturday in Pueblo.

Kawasaki Racing

Eli Tomac of Cortez was third-fastest Saturday in the 450 Supercross at Florida’s Daytona international Speedway. He also was third in his qualifying heat.