On three occasions this season, Desert Oasis was either ahead or tied in the fourth quarter and lost.
Clutch free-throw shooting prevented that from happening a fourth time, as the host Diamondbacks defeated Shadow Ridge 82-75 on Wednesday in the championship game of the Tri-State Holiday Invitational.
As host of the Tri-State Holiday Classic, Desert Oasis had one goal: to defend its home court.
Silverado’s boys basketball team completed a 2-0 start on the first day of the Tri-State Holiday Invitational at Desert Oasis, by hanging on to defeat Coral Academy 51-50 on Monday.
Follow the link for postseason football honors, as selected by coaches. All-league, all-region and all-state teams will be posted as they are received.
Sevonyae Smith had 16 points and 14 rebounds Thursday to lead Arbor View’s boys basketball team to a 65-63 win over visiting Green Valley.
Deja Siaki scored 24 points Thursday to help Silverado’s girls basketball team to a 64-57 win over visiting Rancho.
Akia Williams rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries Thursday to help Legacy’s flag football team to a 35-34, double-overtime win at Desert Oasis.
Melvin Guerra recorded a pin at 285 pounds in the final match to help Desert Pines’ wrestling team rally for a 36-33 victory over visiting Virgin Valley on Wednesday.
Paul Galang scored 27 of his 32 points in the second half Tuesday as Tech’s boys basketball team broke a 36-game losing streak with a 74-57 home win over Boulder City.
