Mwani Wilkinson scored all 18 of his points in the second half, including Gorman’s first 12 points of the fourth quarter, as the Gaels defeated the Jaguars 52-42 in the Southern Nevada boys basketball championship game.
Basketball
Mwani Wilkinson scored 16 points to help Bishop Gorman to a 57-50 win over Clark in the Desert Region championship game at Foothill. Desert Pines edged Arbor View 49-46 in the Mountain Region final at Legacy.
Zaon Collins had 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals to lead the top-ranked Gaels to a 70-55 home win over No. 2 Clark. It was the first loss of the season for the Chargers.
No. 1 Bishop Gorman held off No. 2 Coronado to secure an 88-75 home victory in the season opener for both teams Thursday night.
Jamal Bey had 21 points and seven rebounds as Bishop Gorman beat Bishop Manogue 62-41 to claim the Class 4A boys state basketball title. It was Gorman’s seventh consecutive title.
Alexander Spaight averaged 27.0 points in three games in helping Canyon Springs to the Sunrise Region title and is expected to play a key role for the Pioneers when they meet Bishop Manogue in the Class 4A state semifinals.
