Findlay Prep basketball rolls to win over California squad

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

February 18, 2012 - 11:17 pm

Amedeo Della Valle scored 18 of his game-high 23 points in the second half to lead the Findlay Prep basketball team to a 71-52 win over Stoneridge Prep (Calif.) at Henderson International.

Nigel Williams-Goss had 18 points and five steals for the Pilots (27-1), ranked second nationally by USA Today. The Pilots broke open a 24-24 halftime tie to win for the fourth time in five days without McDonald’s All-Americans Brandon Ashley or Anthony Bennett.

Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11) motions to teammates while playing the Sacramento King ...

‘I’m really impressed’: Ex-Gorman star among locals at Summer League

By Alex Wright / RJ

July 12, 2025 - 4:15 pm

The Orlando Magic selected former Bishop Gorman guard Jase Richardson in the first round of last month’s draft. Richardson is one of eight locals at this year’s Summer League.

Houston's Milos Uzan (7) is congratulated by teammate Joseph Tugler after making a basket again ...

Hill: Leave it to Las Vegas to save March Madness

By Adam Hill / RJ

March 29, 2025 - 3:03 pm

This year’s NCAA Tournament has largely been devoid of special moments — until two former Las Vegas high school standouts shined in the Sweet 16.

Longtime Las Vegas High coach Sam Thomas signals a player at first base during their state base ...

Las Vegas baseball coach hits notable career milestone: ‘He deserved it’

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

March 24, 2025 - 12:03 pm

Las Vegas High baseball coach Sam Thomas was honored by his team for hitting a special career milestone last week.

Mojave guard C.J. Shaw dunks the ball during the Class 5A boys basketball state championship ga ...

Meet the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys basketball team

By Alex Wright / RJ

March 15, 2025 - 3:40 pm

Standout performances from Bishop Gorman, Mojave and Sierra Vista highlight the Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys basketball team.

Democracy Prep point guard Bray'ana Miles (3) looks for an open teammate during a class 5A girl ...

Realignment likely for winter prep sports in Nevada

By Alex Wright / RJ

February 26, 2025 - 1:41 pm

The NIAA Realignment Committee gave preliminary approval to realignment proposals for all winter sports, including one affecting 5A basketball.

Sierra Vista head coach Joseph Bedowitz celebrates with his team after winning a class 4A boys ...

Sierra Vista boys win 2nd straight 4A state basketball title — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

February 22, 2025 - 9:57 pm

Sierra Vista’s boys basketball team defeated Spanish Springs to win the Class 4A state championship Saturday night at Cox Pavilion.

Bishop Gorman wing Jett Washington (2) looks for an open teammate during a class 5A boys basket ...

Hill: Gorman football star, Kobe Bryant’s nephew, shines in 2 sports

By Adam Hill / RJ

February 22, 2025 - 7:24 pm

Jett Washington, Nevada’s best prep football player and the nephew of Kobe Bryant, helped Bishop Gorman win a second straight state basketball title Friday.

Bishop Gorman teammates celebrate winning a class 5A boys basketball state championship game be ...

Bishop Gorman boys down Mojave, win 2nd straight 5A title — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

February 21, 2025 - 11:37 pm

Bishop Gorman’s boys basketball team defeated Mojave on Friday at Cox Pavilion to win its second straight Class 5A state championship.

Sierra Vista point guard Jevon Yapi (1) shoots a jump shot during a Class 4A boys basketball st ...

4A boys basketball: Sierra Vista survives to reach title game — PHOTOS

By Lucas Gordon Special to the / RJ

February 22, 2025 - 12:10 am

Defending Class 4A state champion Sierra Vista saw a 14-point fourth-quarter lead dwindle to three, but it held off Clark in the state semifinals Friday.

Mater East players celebrate winning a class 3A boys basketball state championship game between ...

3A basketball: Mater East boys, girls claim state titles — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

February 21, 2025 - 7:58 pm

The Mater East boys and girls basketball teams won Class 3A state titles Friday at Cox Pavilion. The boys defeated Fernley, and the girls edged Virgin Valley.