Golden edges Cheyenne Mtn. in OT

Senior midfielder Joe Brock had a hand in Golden’s final three goals, scoring the game-tying and game-winning tallies to propel the Demons to their first Class 4A lacrosse state title Monday at rainsoaked and frigid All-City Stadium.

In overtime, Brock unleashed a shot from the high slot that bounced in off Cheyenne Mountain goalie Liam Hybl, giving Golden a 10-9 triumph 1:00 into sudden death. Brock forced OT with a goal with 1:05 remaining in the fourth quarter and also assisted on the Demons’ eighth goal that got them within 9-8 with 2:50 left in regulation.

Cheyenne Mountain led by five goals in the first half and took an 8-6 lead into the fourth quarter. The teams traded goals before Brock took over, assisting on Broderick Calley’s goal before scoring the last two.

Golden (13-6) was playing in its first state tournament since 2015 and had never previously made it past the third round. Cheyenne Mountain finished 16-3.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Cole Mika, left, of Cheyenne Mountain defends Golden’s Ben Kirschner during the first half Monday night at All-City Stadium during the Class 4A lacrosse state championship game.