Basketball is a fast-paced sport that challenges both physical and mental abilities while fostering teamwork and strategy. Our high school basketball program is open to all students, offering an opportunity to improve skills, compete, and be part of a close-knit team. Beyond the game, players develop essential life skills like communication, time management, and leadership.
Coach: Jimmy Grantz
Assistant Coach: Jamie Nau
About the Coach
Coach Grantz, a Colorado Springs native, graduated from Doherty High School in 1986 and Colorado College in 1990. He served as the head boys basketball coach at Peyton High School (1990-94), Mitchell High School (1994-2004), and Palmer High School (2004-22). Among his accomplishments, Grantz has been named Colorado Springs Metro League Coach of the Year three times, led five teams to the Sweet 16, four to the Elite 8, and one to the Final Four, and coached notable players like Reggie Jackson (NBA) and Tim Gainey (NBL). He has over 350 varsity wins at the 2A, 4A, and 5A levels and received the Semper Fi Excellence in Coaching Award in 2016.