Mojave sophomore guard C.J. (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal), Casen Lochridge (4) looks on as his teammate Montez Simmons (12) fouls Silverado's Cyril Franklin, Jr. (10) as he goes up for a shot during the class 4A boys high school basketball state championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Here is the 2023 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys basketball team. Shaw scored 37 points to lead Mojave to a 73-68 win over Silverado to claim its second straight state title and 16th consecutive win Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. Fesenmaier opened the scoring in the second on an inbound dish from Dumas, and senior Trae Still added a free throw for a 23-point lead. Desert Pines and Las Vegas should meet for the first time this season in the 4A title game. We want to play a little faster, Gorman coach Grant Rice said. The Mustangs face Incline, whom they beat by 20 points in last seasons state title game, in the semifinals. PF 1501 PA 1302 STREAK 1L. Isaiah Dahl made 1-of-2 on the technical tries, and Klekas scored inside from a nice find by Lesbo. That kept the score down, to their credit. Shaw added four more points late in the quarter, and sophomore guard Zaccarion Jackson scored seven in the fourth to hold onto the win. Somerset-Losee sophomore guard Antwan Jones scored 18 points to lead the Lions to a 59-52 win over Elko to claim the Class 3A state title on Feb. 25. Nevada Preps baseball, softball rankings. The meeting will be streamed live. 1 Basic on walk-off homer PHOTOS. . (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal), 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. Sophomore Luke Dahl was fouled on yet another offensive rebound and made 1-of-2 attempts at the line. Copyright 2022 KOLO. Desert Pines faces Palo Verde in the semifinals. The Indians (8-1) will face either Judge Memorial or Herriman at 1:45 p.m. MST (12:45 p.m. PST) Wednesday. Monday's top high school performances: Softball. (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. . 4 Sparks (7-15 overall, 4-6 in league) during the 3A North re, Elko (21-2 overall, 10-0 in league) has earned the No. Don't miss the big stories. If the Cougars get a rematch with Centennial, they will need to limit turnovers and receive scoring help from their entire lineup. Mojave has won 14 straight, and when its pressure defense is fully effective, it makes life difficult for opponents. The link to view the live stream is in the agenda. Still neared double figures with nine points, and Klekas added eight points. The kids bought into the idea of winning two (state titles), and they got it done.. (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Joshua Jefferson of Liberty High School goes up for a shot during the NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game against Bishop Gorman at Lawlor Events Center, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Bishop Gorman head coach Grant on the sidelines during the NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game against Liberty High School at Lawlor Events Center, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. The matchup between the Tigers and Hoosiers is expected to take place in Atlanta according to the report. (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Libertys Noah Madrid cuts down the net at Lawlor Events Center following their NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game win over Bishop Gorman, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. By continuing to browse or by clicking I Accept Cookies you agree to the storing of first-party and third-party cookies on your device and consent to the disclosure of your personal information to our third party service providers or advertising partners to optimize your experience, analyze traffic and personalize content. Durango announced Las Vegas native Ron Riley as the schools new boys basketball coach. Libertys offense quickly hit a rut in the third quarter. The committees action on proposals is reflected on the rules change summary. 1938 Fredericksburg. The meeting will begin at 12:30 pm at the Palace Station in Las Vegas. (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal), Silverado's Cyril Franklin, Jr. (10) looks back to make a pass against Mojave during the class 4A boys high school basketball state championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. 1939 James Monroe. . 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. March 21, 2023 - 7:00 am. Pendleton banked home a jumper from the left elbow, but Still swam his way through traffic for a nifty layup on the right block. The Trailblazers won the Class 5A state title last season. We were resilient in the end. (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal), Mojave's Jameer McNeal (5) celebrates with Casen Lochridge (4) and Jamoury Porteus-Thomas (30) after defeating Silverado during the class 4A boys high school basketball state championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. I didnt want that to happen again, Jefferson said. April 3, 2023 - Please click the headline link above to view the agenda for the NIAA Spring Board of Control meeting, April 12-13, 2023. 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 . 2 seed from the South. It feels great. 1942 Covington defeated Martinsville. Then Riley and Degourville took over in the final quarter. We knew this was our last stop, and this is where we wanted to go.. 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 . Somerset-Losee sophomore guard Antwan Jones scored 18 points to lead the Lions to a 59-52 win over Elko to claim the Class 3A state title on Feb. 25. This is a bond now. Boys Basketball Playoff brackets played in Nevada. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Durangos Taj Degourville (24) drives past Libertys Carlos Bradley (15) 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 Indians (2-0) will finish off the Brent Stokes State Farm Insurance Classic versus Twin Falls at 5 p.m. Saturday, at Centennial Gymnasium. Bishop Gorman entered tied for the national record of nine straight also held by now-defunct St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.) under legendary head coach Bob Hurley from 1983 . Tickets will be for sale online starting in mid-February (start of the region tournaments)! 1961 Zone A Champs. The individuals set to be inducted June 20 as the 29th class Jeff Caha, Shannon Crisp Otis, Bill Darrow, Julie Floyd, Diane Hernandez, Jeff Keel, John Kennedy, Robert Northridge, Regina Quintero, Damon Seiters and Charlie Walsh have secured for themselves a special place in the history of Nevada high school athletics by the sheer magnitude of their contributions. But the referees ruled that the basket came after the buzzer, forcing overtime. 4A Southern/STATE Tournament (Feb. 13-25 at host sites, Cox Pavilion and Thomas & Mack Center) Information Packet Boys Bracket Girls Bracket 3A Northern Region Tournament (Feb. 16-18 at North Valleys High) (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), 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 Center, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. Kambala scored eight of his nine points in the fourth quarter and overtime. With the tournament in Reno, Fernley has a slight advantage. 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. Hes just that guy. Ive never felt something like this. The Panthers played another title contender, Las Vegas, tough in both regular-season meetings. Last week, we kind of quit a little bit, Liberty coach Kevin Soares said. Durango announced Las Vegas native Ron Riley as the schools new boys basketball coach. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Durangos Jevon Yapi (3) shoots against Libertys Tyler Bright (25) 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 Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) is a private, non-profit organization of secondary schools in Nevada. The Durango boys basketball team defeated defending champion Liberty to win the Class 5A state title Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. Hes that guy, Clark said. (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. 1943 Harrisonburg. Please click on the headline-link above to access the packet. Mojave led 19-16 after the first quarter. They get Knox back next year after missing time . On Saturday afternoon, Jon Rothstein reported that the Auburn Tigers and Indiana Hoosiers have agreed to square off in a neutral site game next December. It is in a remote area along the Nevada-Idaho border, 100 miles (160.93 kilometers) from the 20,000-person city of Elko, Nevada, and 100 miles (160.93 kilometer) from 16,000-person city of . 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. 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(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. We built off it and stayed resilient from that.. Boulder Citys season closed with three points from the stripe by senior Ashton Jensen. Thomas threw down a fast-break dunk during the run as the Patriots appeared to be building a lead. This was a toss-up between the Jaguars and Las Vegas. The Patriots forced a pair of Durango turnovers to get their offense going and help them on a 10-0 run. Here is the 2023 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys basketball team. (Nevada) A 6-foot-1 sophomore on one of the . Round Mountain vs. Pahranagat Valley (NIAA 1A Central League Finals) HOME 8-2 AWAY 8-2 NEUTRAL 4-5. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Liberty shakes hands with Durango after losing to them in the Class 5A boys high school basketball state championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. On the left side, senior Michael Klekas penetrated and scored for a 7-0 lead. 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. (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. . The Patriots (21-10) went nearly seven minutes without a point and only scored six in the quarter. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm. 2 Somerset Academy Losee will tip off at 9 a.m. Friday, at Cox Pavilion, The Indians are the North No. The most complete coverage of Nevada High School Basketball, including schedules & scores, standings, rankings, stat leaderboards, and thorough team information. 1-ranked Green Valleys romp past No. March 1, 2023 - Please click the headline link above to view the agenda for the NIAA Realignment Committee meeting on March 7, 2023. Incline and The Meadows will tip off at 1 p.m. to decide the 2A championship. Check out the scores and top performers from Fridays high school baseball and softball action. Anything can happen, so we just locked in and stayed confident.. Nobody can break that bond.. Given that they win their state championship, five of the top 10 teams in the SB Live/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national boys basketball rankings - No. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Durangos 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 Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. 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. Going to the fourth a mere formality Elko was up by more than triple at 46-13. (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. After the first, the Indians led by 20 with the score at 25-5. 2022-2023 NIAA State Basketball Program February 22, . Ind. As of August 2018, the NIAA had 118 member schools (including independents) divided into four . (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Bishop Gormans John Mobley scores against Liberty High School during the NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game at Lawlor Events Center, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. They were very prepared, and we had to be able to make those adjustments as well.. The title games will start with the 2A girls at 10 a.m., followed . (NIAA) playoffs in our bracket system. 2 Coronados 10-game win streak, UConn upends San Diego State for national championship, No. Class 4A begins with the boys and girls semifinals Tuesday at Cox Pavilion. In girls, GV Christian faces reigning champion Coleville in the quarterfinals. Former UNLV defensive lineman Adam Plant was among nine undrafted free agents the Raiders signed Saturday after the conclusion of the NFL draft. Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. Riley, a California Baptist commit, found room, and he attacked. 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. It was kind of fun to see them dominate the way they did.. The Indians (3-0) will kick off the regular season on the road versus Hug at 7:30 p.m. Friday, in Reno. Shaw (3) goes up for a shot against Silverado's Jake Wohl (32) during the class 4A boys high school basketball state championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. 1 Shadow Ridge routs No. He didnt give up on us, Degourville said. We had to just lock in on everybody else.. 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. (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Bishop Gormans Christopher Nwuli guards Libertys Andre Porter during the NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game at Lawlor Events Center, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. 1 Elko (21-2 overall, 10-0 in league) will cross over and face West No. Mojave sophomore guard C.J. The Rattlers started the fourth with a layup from Shaw off a Silverado turnover. Like us on Facebook. You have permission to edit this article. (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. Camden and Montverde Academy will be well represented in high . We got to a point where we stayed locked in, together. The Class 4A state basketball tournament begins with the boys and girls semifinals Tuesday at Cox Pavilion. The Indians (25-2 overall) will face South No. The Highlanders came up about one half short of their ultimate goal, though, falling to a methodical The Meadows team, 63-44, in the 2A boys state basketball championship game at Lawlor Events . 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. The Indians will finish out the road trip with a 2:30 p.m. Saturday start versus North Valleys, in Reno. Everybody was betting against us, so we just wanted to prove everyone wrong, Thomas said. Please click on the headline-link above to read more. Sparks, Nevada 89431 Phone (775) 453-1012 Fax (775) 453-1016 . 1, Basketball: MaxPreps POYs in all 50 states. Were going to stay together. Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. 9150 Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 Phone: 317-846-6601 2 Gorman beats No. Please visitniaa.com/ticketsto purchase your NIAA championship tickets! An overwhelming majority of Nevada high school boys and girls basketball coaches support a 35-second shot clock in a survey conducted by the NIAA. The No. March 15, 2023 - Please click the headline link above to view the new physical forms that were approved by the NIAA Board of Control at the Winter meeting on January 18, 2023 (updated 3/2/23). (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Durango players including Taj Degourville, center, celebrate after winning 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. (David Calvert/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Liberty head coach Kevin Soares on the sidelines during the NIAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship game against Bishop Gorman at Lawlor Events Center, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Reno. The NIAA gave preliminary approval to make Class 5A in boys and girls basketball for Southern teams only. The Trailblazers won the Class 5A state title last season. The Trailblazers defeated reigning champion Liberty 57-47 at the Thomas & Mack Center to win the schools third state title and first since 1996. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Durango head coach Mike Lee watches his team shoot a free throw during the second 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. Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association1188 Victorian Plaza Circle Sparks, Nevada 89431 Phone (775) 453-1012 Fax (775) 453-1016 www.niaa.com. Nevada High School. We had to stay in front of (Thomas), that was our focus. Both Southern teams will have to endure playing in Reno, but Somerset-Losees experience of playing for a state title last season will help it this time. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). OVERALL 20-9 0.69 Win % LEAGUE 8-2 2nd3A Northern - East. The link to view the live stream is in the agenda. 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. 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Klekas passed to Dumas for his second triple of the ballgame for a 13-0 lead, and Boulder City finally scored with a point at the stripe by senior Gavin Douglas with 4:40 remaining who shoved off and got a blocking call against Klekas. Kevin Askeland Mar 26, 2023. . Shaw, State title roundup: Democracy Prep wins after coachs recent death. Share Page: Detailed History * Detailed . I told them that defense travels, and we had a really good group of seniors. Democracy Prep qualified as the No. The NIAA gave preliminary approval to make Class 5A in boys and girls basketball for Southern teams only. Give the Rattlers a slight edge. Like us on Facebook. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Libertys Dedan Thomas (11) drives around Durangos Tylen Riley (10) 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. Well go and continue that in 5A, and our goal will be the same. Angelo (Kambala) made a couple big 3s to get us right back in the game down by two. Liberty lost to Bishop Gorman three times this season, but those games werent what Jefferson was thinking about. The Bulldogs won their eighth straight Nevada title and had a good showing at the State Champions Invitational. Coming off back-to-back losses on walk-off threes in overtime to Fallon in 2019 and 2020, Elko didnt get its chance to wash the taste from its mouth without a season in 2021 the Indians putting the state, regardless of division, on notice in 2022. The NIAA is responsible for sponsoring, directing and developing athletics and activities in Nevada's high schools. After Durango took a 16-13 lead from a pair of 3-pointers from sophomore guard Mason Brown, Liberty turned up the pressure on defense. Please click the headline link above to get the 2021-2022 NIAA State Basketball Tournament Program. Don't miss the big stories. (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal), Mojave head coach KeJuan Clark gestures at the crowd after his team defeated Silverado in the class 4A boys high school basketball state championship game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.