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On March 14, the Mesquite Program of Special Olympics Nevada (SON) made the long drive into Las Vegas to compete and take the gold in their annual basketball tournament. Athletes were able to compete on the basketball team or in individual skills events, with all participants ultimately taking home medals. Hopeful competitors for the Mesquite Program of SON started … [Read more...] about Mesquite Special Olympics Basketball takes gold
Basketball
Lady Bulldogs defeat Vaqueros, lose to Green Wave
The Virgin Valley High School Lady Bulldogs basketball team ended their dream season Saturday, Feb. 21, at Fernley High School, losing 65-51 to the Green Wave from Churchill County. It was their only loss to a 3A opponent this year. The Lady Dawgs first had to get by Fernley in the semifinal round of the Nevada State Tournament before the finals matchup with Churchill … [Read more...] about Lady Bulldogs defeat Vaqueros, lose to Green Wave
Bulldog rally at state falls short, 54-52
The Virgin Valley High School boys basketball team ran out of time against the top-seeded Vaqueros from Fernley High School, losing 54-52 on Friday, Feb. 20. The Bulldogs not only faced a great team, but they also had to contend with a large, vocal, home fanbase. The Dawgs gave their all, leading 16-13 after one period of play. Malachi Davis had the hot hand early for the … [Read more...] about Bulldog rally at state falls short, 54-52
Basketball is a family matter at Virgin Valley High School
Many families have passed through sports at Virgin Valley High School throughout the years, and names like Bowler, Leavitt, Barnum, Jensen and others have left their mark on Bulldog athletics. This year is rare, though, as two sets of brothers and sisters are leading their teams to the Nevada State 3A championships. Malachi Davis and Corban Waite have led their Bulldog boys … [Read more...] about Basketball is a family matter at Virgin Valley High School
Bunker’s historic HS hoops career concludes against Eagles
The Moapa Valley High School boys basketball team’s season came to an end at Boulder City on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The Pirates hung around in the first half, playing to a 27-25 halftime score, but the Eagles pushed the lead to 10 with a 16-8 third quarter. MVHS senior Jaxson Bunker led the Pirates with 16 points, and junior Austin Reese had a double-double with 14 points and 13 … [Read more...] about Bunker’s historic HS hoops career concludes against Eagles
Lady Bulldogs win 3A Southern Division 70-20 over Eagles
After crushing Pahrump Valley 61-16 on Friday in their opening 3A playoff basketball game, the Virgin Valley High School Lady Bulldogs blew out the Eagles from Boulder City, 70-20, in the championship game Saturday afternoon. Guard Hannah Waite had 19 points in the first period, followed by Raisa Davis with eight points to lead the Dawgs to a 35-3 advantage over Pahrump … [Read more...] about Lady Bulldogs win 3A Southern Division 70-20 over Eagles
Lady Pirates’ season ends at Pahrump Valley
The Moapa Valley High School girls basketball team (13-11, 7-7) was unable to overcome turnovers in a 43-24 regional quarterfinal loss at Pahrump Valley (14-12, 8-6) on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The Pirates scored just eight points in the second half after playing to a 21-16 halftime deficit. Turnovers were repeatedly responsible for scoring droughts, starting three minutes into … [Read more...] about Lady Pirates’ season ends at Pahrump Valley
Bulldog boys basketball heads to state as the second seed
After rolling over their semifinals opponent Boulder City 66-44, the Virgin Valley High School Bulldogs basketball team ran into a buzzsaw in the 3A Southern Division Championships game, losing to The Meadows 73-43. Malachi Davis led the Bulldog scorers with 20 points in the 66-44 blowout win over the Eagles Friday night, Feb. 13, at Pahrump High School. Also scoring in … [Read more...] about Bulldog boys basketball heads to state as the second seed
Lady Bulldogs finish 14-0
Virgin Valley High School’s Lady Bulldogs basketball team completed the final week of regular-season play by crushing two more 3A opponents to go 14-0 in league play. The Dawgs defeated Cristo Rey 75-24 on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Las Vegas. Bulldog coaches played only one starter against the Royals. Raia Davis finished with 45 points, leading the Dawgs over Cristo Rey. The … [Read more...] about Lady Bulldogs finish 14-0
MV sets sails for regional playoffs
The Moapa Valley High School boys basketball team was locked into the sixth seed in the Southern 3A playoffs before getting a 56-44 win at Coral Academy on Wednesday, Feb. 4 and taking a 66-38 loss at home to Virgin Valley on Friday, Feb. 6. The Pirates were able to outscore the Falcons on Wednesday, despite CASLV senior Dominic Escobedo putting up 20 points. MVHS senior … [Read more...] about MV sets sails for regional playoffs