The Lake Mead Academy boys lost in the Class 2A state semifinals, and the Pahranagat Valley boys and girls fell in the 1A quarterfinals Thursday.
LaVerk Hodges’ 3-pointer with less than 30 seconds left gave Del Sol a 64-62 overtime win over Boulder City for the Class 3A Southern Region boys basketball championship.
The Highlanders used a big rebounding edge and some timely 3-point shooting to earn a 55-44 victory over Calvary Chapel in a Class 2A state semifinal at Eldorado.
After beating Lincoln County 40-33 in the Class 2A Southern League title game Saturday at Del Sol, Calvary Chapel has a chance to finish as state champs.
Midajah McCarty’s steal and three-point play with 14.6 seconds to go gave the Lions the lead and they held on for the 47-43 victory at SLAM Academy.
A week after the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association ordered the Lions to forfeit 11 league games because of an ineligible player, a hearing officer determined Calvary Chapel would have six wins restored.
Here are the 2019 all-league girls basketball teams as selected by coaches.
Alex Vincent scored 17 points Saturday to help host Lincoln County’s boys basketball team to a 57-48 win over Lake Mead.
Caitlyn Covington scored 13 points Friday to help Shadow Ridge’s girls basketball team top host Palo Verde, 51-45 in overtime
Kelsey Howryla scored 13 points Saturday to lead Faith Lutheran’s girls basketball team to a 49-38 road victory over Silverado.
State championships
1990 – defeated Owyhee, 80-27
1991 – defeated Owyhee, 53-45
1997 – defeated Beatty, 51-31
1998 – defeated Needles, 65-38
1999 – defeated Needles, 52-46
2000 – defeated Needles, 43-37
State runner-up finishes
2018, 2013, 2009, 2008, 2005, 1988, 1987, 1985
State tournament appearances
2020, 2019, 2018, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1981, 1976
League/region tournament championships
2018, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2004, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1987
League championships
2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2004, 2003, 1999, 1990, 1988, 1984
Recent coaching history
Duane Wadsworth (2016- ): 71-36, 4 seasons
Ken Thornock (1994-2000, 2015-16): record unavailable, 7 seasons
Lori Cheeney (2011-15): 75-29, 4 seasons
Matt Cameron (2010-11): 16-11, 1 season
Henry Frehner (unknown-2010): record unavailable
Pat Kelley (1983-91): record unavailable, 8 seasons
Program history
2019-20: 15-10 (10-2 2A Southern/first)
2018-19: 15-12 (12-2 2A Southern/second)
2017-18: 25-4 (16-0 2A Southern/first)
2016-17: 16-10 (12-4 2A Southern/third)
Coach: Duane Wadsworth, 71-36, 4 seasons
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2015-16: 23-4 (15-1 2A Southern/first)
Coach: Ken Thornock, 23-4, 1 season (second stint)
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2014-15: 19-7 (13-3 2A Southern/third)
2013-14: 14-5 (12-2 2A Southern/first)
2012-13: 18-12 (12-2 2A Southern/second)
2011-12: 24-5 (14-0 2A Southern/first)|
Coach: Lori Cheeney, 75-29, 4 seasons
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2010-11: 16-11 (12-2 2A Southern/first)
Coach: Matt Cameron, 16-11, 1 season
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2009-10: 21-8 (11-3 2A Southern/third)
2008-09: 26-4 (12-2 2A Southern/second)
2007-08: 14-18 (5-3 2A Southern/second)
Coach: Henry Frehner, 61-30, 3 seasons
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2006-07: 11-16 (5-3 2A Southern/third)
2005-06: 14-14 (unavailable 2A Southern)
2004-05: 12-15 (unavailable 2A Southern)
2003-04: 14-9 (10-2 2A Southern/first)
2002-03: unavailable (7-5 2A Southern/second)
2001-02: unavailable
2000-01: unavailable
Coach: unknown, record unavailable
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1999-2000: 21-7 (8-2 2A Southern/second)
1998-99: unavailable
1997-98: unavailable
1996-97: unavailable
1995-96: 18-10 (unavailable 2A Eastern)
1994-95: 13-13 (8-6 2A Southern/fourth)
Coach: Ken Thornock, record unavailable, 6 seasons
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1993-94: 5-16 (5-9 1A Southern/tied fifth)
1992-93: unavailable
1991-92: unavailable
Coach: unknown, 3 seasons
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1990-91: unavailable
1989-90: 22-2 (10-0 1A Southern/first)
1988-89: unavailable
1987-88: 24-2 (12-0 1A Southern/first)
1986-87: unavailable
1985-86: 14-11 (unavailable 1A Southern/third)
1984-85: 15-7 (unavailable 1A Southern/second)
1983-84: unavailable (unavailable 1A Southern/first)
Coach: Pat Kelley, record unavailable, 8 seasons
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records prior to 1983-84 unavailable (program started in 1973)