Athletics
East has also enjoyed notable success in several Colorado 5A sports, including the most recent State Championship for a Denver Prep League School in baseball (State Champions in 1994), basketball (State Champions in 1964, 1965, 1996, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2008, and girls' in 2010), soccer (1994, 2008 and 2011), lacrosse (State Champions in 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2000), tennis, rugby (state champions in 1997, 2002, 2004 and 2009) and football. In 2006 the East High Angels Football team made it to the 5A playoffs for the first time in 12 years, returning again in 2007 to win their first playoff game since 1992.
The school's boys and girls basketball teams are consistently ranked with the best teams in the state. In 2007, the boys basketball team was named the top ranked team in the state according to RISE Magazine and Sports Illustrated, and finished the season with another 5A state championship win topping a season with a 22-3 record. The boys repeated their 2007 success by winning the 5A state title again in 2008, making it their 5th title since 1996. The girls won their first 5A title in 2010.
Beside fielding teams sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association, East’s club teams include bowling, rugby, ultimate frisbee, table tennis, and boys' volleyball.
One sport that has seen significant success in recent years, is the boys soccer team. Competing against some of the toughest competition in in the 5A division in Colorado. The boys claimed state championships in 2009, led by senior captains Sharod Dadgar, Grant Simon, and Alex Farewell, they defeated Regis High School 1-0 in Overtime. Just two years later, the boys once again claimed a state title defeating Chaparra. The boys team continues to be a threat and a soccer favorite every year.
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