We had to just lock in on everybody else.. Durango announced Las Vegas native Ron Riley as the schools new boys basketball coach. 1 Elko and South No. Were just trying to build our culture, Clark said. Its win Saturday over Liberty gave Durango the Southern League championship and No. Nevada High School Boys Basketball Playoff Brackets. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Durangos Michael Bartlett (22) looks to pass while Libertys Carlos Bradley (15) guards him during the second half of a Class 5A boys high school basketball state championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. The Patriots had just stunned Bishop Gorman 63-62 in overtime Saturday night at Lawlor Events Center in the Class 5A boys state basketball championship game, ending the Gaels nine-year run of titles and their bid for an undefeated season. Desert Pines has held opponents to 29.8 points per game this season. OVERALL 20-9 0.69 Win % LEAGUE 8-2 2nd3A Northern - East. Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association State Championships. The Democracy Prep girls basketball team, the reigning Class 2A state champion, had its appeal approved to move to Class 5A at Wednesdays NIAA appeals meeting. Las Vegas has the best scoring duo in 4A with Layla Faught and Kayla Terry. For Boulder City, junior Brayden Jones stuck a three Still going 1-for-2 at the line for the Indians sophomore Roman Rose also draining a trey. Thomas made a jumper and Kambala a layup to open overtime, and the Patriots never trailed again, though the Gaels twice made it a one-point game. It feels surreal, Mojave coach KeJuan Clark said. Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. Information Packet. 5A begins Friday with semifinals at Cox Pavilion. Missouri State High School Activities Association Anything could happen (in a state title game), Shaw said. Chad Beeten resigned in February after he made complaints to the school about what he saw as its racial mistreatment of his basketball players, according to a letter he wrote school officials. They did a good job, but we had our chances.. Liberty High Schools Kristaps Kambala, left, celebrates with teammates following Libertys win over Bishop Gorman in the NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game at Lawlor Events . A pair of former Bishop Gorman standouts have taken different paths since playing for Kenny Sanchez, but both were drafted by the Cleveland Browns this weekend. . Class 4A begins with the boys and girls semifinals Tuesday at Cox Pavilion. 2 Gorman beats No. Don't miss the big stories. Liberty junior point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 13 of his game-high 23 points in the fourth quarter. I didnt want that to happen again, Jefferson said. The Bulldogs rolled to another Southern Region title, winning each of their three playoff games by an average margin of 44.3 points. This document covers the action taken by the committee. After a timeout, Gormans Ryan Ableman stole the inbounds pass and put up a shot, but it missed as the buzzer sounded and the Patriots flooded the floor in celebration. Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. The Meadows boys cruised to the title last season and are the top seed from the South. Kevin Askeland Mar 26, 2023. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Raiders sign 9 undrafted free agents, including former UNLV lineman, Night and day: UNLVs recruiting efforts impress prep coaches, Former Gorman coach celebrates Gaels NFL reunion in Cleveland, No. February 16, 2023 - The 2023 flag football championship games will be played Friday, Feb. 17 at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters. 1939 Clifton Forge tied Big Stone Gap 0-0 Half State Championship. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Durangos Colton Knoll celebrates after referees called a foul on Liberty during the second half of a Class 5A boys high school basketball state championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. . Yosemite National Park temporarily closing, Suspect chased from Reno to Truckee had 60-mile Calif. chase in stolen truck, Westbound I-80 reopens after fatal wrong-way crash near Fernley, Sparks roads to close ahead of Friday concert, Reno Fire Department searching for arson suspect, Aces' Buddy Kennedy has always been around baseball. 2 Gorman beats No. (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), The Bishop Gorman bench during the NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game against Liberty High School at Lawlor Events Center, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. Final Four . This is a list of Arkansas state high school basketball championships sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association. Mojave has won 14 straight, and when its pressure defense is fully effective, it makes life difficult for opponents. The Class 4A state basketball tournament begins with the boys and girls semifinals Tuesday at Cox Pavilion. . Silverado gave Mojave (23-5) fits in the third quarter as it used a 10-0 run over three minutes to tie the game at 44 midway through the quarter. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) is the governing body of athletic programs for high schools in the state of Nevada.In addition, five schools in the state of California (Coleville, Needles, North Tahoe, South Tahoe, and Truckee) and one from Arizona (Beaver Dam) are also members as the schools are geographically isolated from other in-state schools. Durango High School is a public high school in Spring Valley, Nevada, USA, with an enrollment of approximately 2600 students. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Durangos Taj Degourville (24) looks to shoot against Libertys Tyus Thomas (0) during the first half of a Class 5A boys high school basketball state championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. That two looks a lot better than the eight they had gotten it to.. Nevada High School State Championships . 3 Desert Oasis in crucial league game, Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Week: Bishop Gormans Gunnar Myro, 3-way race heats up atop Class 5A baseball Desert League. That kept the score down, to their credit. Copyright 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service, Durango High School players including Tylen Riley (10) celebrate their 65-59 victory against Liberty High School after the NIAA Class 5A Southern League boys basketball final at Liberty High School, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Henderson. Not even the officials despite a whistle fest in the second half could save the Eagles from a hot-shooting Elko team or the best defense Boulder City has probably ever played. . HomeTown Ticketing is the Exclusive Digital Ticketing Partner of the NIAA, offering a convenient online ticketing option for NIAA fans at region and state championship events. The kids bought into the idea of winning two (state titles), and they got it done.. Junior Bruce Woodbury hit a pair of free throws for Boulder City the game getting chippy and the whistles sounding but Klekas drove the lane and kicked to Still for a layup on the right edge. With around three minutes on the clock, the Indians sent off their starters to a thunderous ovation a group responsible for ending a 41-year drought without a state title. This document covers the action taken by the committee. Girls Basketball Playoff brackets played in Nevada. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Libertys Angelo Kambala (2) steals possession from Durangos Jevon Yapi (3) during the second half of a Class 5A boys high school basketball state championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Durango players Michael Bartlett, left, Mason Brown and Taj Degourville bite their medals for winning the NIAA Class 5A boys high school basketball state championship game against Durango at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. Basketball Boys BB Boys: Basketball Girls BB Girls: Football Football: Golf Boys Golf Boys: Softball Softball: Track and Field Girls T&F Girls: Rank : Year: Achievement : 2: 2017: Class 3 Third Place C3 3rd Place: Championship Results: 3: Like us on Facebook. The Lions have given SLAM Academy two of its three losses this season. . Like us on Facebook. WATCH NOW: At long last, never a doubt: Elko boys win 1st state basketball title since 81. Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association 1188 Victorian Plaza Circle Sparks, Nevada 89431 Phone (775) 453-1012 Fax (775) 453-1016 www.niaa.com Check out the scores and top performers from Fridays high school baseball and softball action. 1962 A State Champs. The Panthers played another title contender, Las Vegas, tough in both regular-season meetings. (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Dedan Thomas Jr of Liberty High School dribbles into defender Ryder Elisaldez of Bishop Gorman during the NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game at Lawlor Events Center, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. Senior Jagar Darling hit a jumper from the left baseline for Boulder City, but Klekas blocked a shot and caught the ball out of bounds the Eagles earning a technical foul from the bench with their composure blown and their confidence stomped. When things went bad for us, he didnt give up on us, so we couldnt give up on him. The Indians (1-0) will play their second game of the Brent Stokes State Farm Insurance Classic against Hunter (Utah) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, at C, Elko will face Division 5A North program Reno at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at Centennial Gymnasium, closing out the tournament with a 7:30 p.m. Frid, It takes a team, contributions from everyone but certain hoopers and coaches gained the respect and admiration of their peers throughout the, The Elko High School senior will now focus on netting bombs for a new team in a different town, taking his dead-eye stroke to the heart of Aub, Dumas has signed to play for Umpqua Community College, in Roseburg, Oregon, the RiverHawks finishing the 2021-22 season with a 22-5 overall re. The Indians (3-0) will look to remain perfect as they open play against 3A North competition versus Hug (0-3) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, in Reno. Like us on Facebook. PF 1501 PA 1302 STREAK 1L. The Indians (2-0) will finish off the Brent Stokes State Farm Insurance Classic versus Twin Falls at 5 p.m. Saturday, at Centennial Gymnasium. Please click on the headline-link above to access the packet. (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Libertys Kristaps Kambala celebrates after beating Bishop Gorman in the NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game at Lawlor Events Center, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. Copyright 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service, Durango coach Mike Lee, second from right, joins his teams celebration including star player Tyler Riley, right, after they won the NIAA Class 5A boys high school basketball state championship game against Liberty at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. But Durango couldnt pull away, as it only scored six points during that stretch and led 33-31 entering the fourth. We knew we could accomplish it. Were all brothers at this point. Get the latest Nevada High School Sports News, Video Highlights, Player Rankings. Please subscribe to keep reading. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. After winning the Class 5A boys basketball state title Saturday, interim coach Mike Lee said Durangos journey to the championship feels like the Cinderella story.. Former UNLV defensive lineman Adam Plant was among nine undrafted free agents the Raiders signed Saturday after the conclusion of the NFL draft. May 11-21 at host sites, Las Vegas Ballpark, Bishop Gorman and College of Southern Nevada: Class 3A State. The title games will start with the 2A girls at 10 a.m., followed . In a tight matchup, the Rattlers relied on their best player. (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Bishop Gormans Darrion Williams drives to the basket against Liberty High School during the NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game at Lawlor Events Center, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. Joe Tipton of On3 was the first to report the decision. Dahl splashed his second bomb after an offensive board and pass by senior Kason Lesbo the Indians owning the glass on both ends of the floor and Fesenmaier went 1-for-2 at the line for a 19-2 lead. That kept Gorman from wearing down the Patriots and going on the type of extended run that would put the game away. Lees guidance through the end of the season left a lasting impression on his players. 1 pound-for-pound prospect in the country entered the tournament as the six seed at 125 kg, but proved to be the best in the bracket by a wide margin. They were very prepared, and we had to be able to make those adjustments as well.. Unaka High School SkillsUSA state champions are: Brycen Eggers, Cooper Shanks, Harmony Thompson-Miller, Gracie Sims, Matthew McNeish, Gabriel Buckles, Matthew Stines and Elijah Stines. Durango's Tylen Riley admires the NIAA Class 5A boys high school basketball state championship game trophy with his teammates after they beat Liberty 57-47 at the Thomas & Mack Center on . They get Knox back next year after missing time . The individuals set to be inducted June 20 as the 29th class - Jeff Caha, Shannon Crisp Otis, Bill Darrow, Julie Floyd, Diane . He didnt give up on us, Degourville said. 1 seed for the 3A state tournament and will face South No. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Durangos Jevon Yapi (3) shoots during the first half of a Class 5A boys high school basketball state championship game against Liberty at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. 1 Shadow Ridge routs No. Follow @AlexWright1028 on Twitter. May 17-19 @ North Valleys High School, Reno . HIGH SCHOOL. Class 5A Northern boys and girls teams would drop to 4A. Don't miss the big stories. Still neared double figures with nine points, and Klekas added eight points. Tickets will be for sale online starting in mid-February (start of the region tournaments)! Dumas responded with his third make from distance on the other side, but Rose dropped his second triple from deep range on the left side. State champion Durango hires new boys basketball coach, High school basketball coaches in favor of adding shot clock, Democracy Prep girls basketball wins appeal to move to 5A, Ex-Durango coach says administrators racist actions led to resignation, A talented Las Vegans unconventional path toward the NBA, 2023 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys basketball team, Proposal would make 5A basketball for Southern schools only, Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Week: Somerset-Losees Antwan Jones, Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Week: Mojaves C.J. I dont want to say the wait was worth it, but this was a lot of fun. Mojave sophomore guard C.J. After winning two state titles in 4A, a move to 5A awaits Mojave in the upcoming realignment cycle. Jefferson scored the final six points in regulation for the Patriots, including a turnaround jumper with 38 seconds left that tied the score at 56. Please click on the headline link to view the league alignments for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 girls basketball seasons. In the end, Elko erased the demons and exploded to a 59-29 victory capping a 26-2 season and a 21-0 mark against 3A opponents, none of which came within 22 points of the Indians legendary head coach Chris Klekas earning his first much-deserved state championship after four empty appearances in the final. The Gaels had won 10 straight state football championships before a 30-24 overtime loss to the Patriots, who went on to win their first title. The link to view the live stream of the meeting is in the agenda. Mojave faces Rancho, which has averaged 93 points a game in its two playoff wins, in the semifinals. Shaw, Mojave boys fight off Silverado, win 2nd straight 4A title PHOTOS. The Skyhawks (16-10) led 54-51 late in the third, but quickly lost it after Mojave scored two quick baskets in the final minute to lead 55-54 entering the fourth. They went on an 8-0 run and led 45-37 after the third quarter on Mobleys 3-pointer with time winding down. Pendleton banked home a jumper from the left elbow, but Still swam his way through traffic for a nifty layup on the right block. Coronado played well in the first half against Centennial on Friday, but the Bulldogs depth and pressure defense wore down Coronado in the second half. Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. 4A Girls: Clark 43, Las Vegas 25 Still scored once more at the rim from another Klekas dime, but Boulder City gained a pair of free throws from freshman Luke Wright in return. The 08'-09' Findlay Prep Squad was stacked! Boys basketball 2022-23 state champions. State Champions - 2020. 6 Richardson . But the Patriots couldnt get any of their other contributors going offensively. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Libertys Andre Porter jumps for a rebound against Durangos Taj Degourville (24) during the second half of a Class 5A boys high school basketball state championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. 2 Faith Lutheran PHOTOS, Nevada Preps baseball, softball rankings: New No. Sophomore guard C.J. The most complete coverage of Nevada High School Girls Basketball, including schedules & scores, standings, rankings, stat leaderboards, and thorough team information. 5 ranked 6A team in the state of Utah at 1:45 p.m. MST (12:45 p.m. local, The Indians (7-0) will face Division 6A Utah program Roy (1-5) at 3:30 p.m. MST Monday, Dec. 27.Elko will open tournament play versus undefeat, The Indians will get back to business as usual and play their first regular-season contest at home, hosting South Tahoe (4-2) at 7:30 p.m., The Indians (5-0) will return for a set of home games, facing South Tahoe (4-2) at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Wooster (2-2) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, a. With the tournament in Reno, Fernley has a slight advantage. The Rattlers faced a halftime deficit but rallied for a 12-point win. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Durangos Tylen Riley (10) dances in celebration of winning the Class 5A boys high school basketball state championship game against Liberty at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. But nobody else could beat us at that point. (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Libertys King Solomon cuts down the net after beating Bishop Gorman in the NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game at Lawlor Events Center, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. At the break, the Indians were up 31 with the score at 38-7 despite Klekas sitting on the bench for the majority of the half with two fouls.

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