ROUNDUP: Canyon Springs edges Rancho in boys basketball, runs table in league play

Even though Canyon Springs’ boys basketball team had the Northeast League title in hand, the Pioneers wanted to run the table in league play.

All that stood in the way was Rancho on Friday night, and the Rams needed a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

However, the wheels came off the Rams’ wagon in overtime, and Canyon Springs escaped with a 67-60 home victory.

The Rams (16-11, 7-7) led for the final time at 58-57 after a 3-pointer from Amir Royal. But Rancho turned the ball over on its next four possessions, and the Pioneers (22-3, 14-0) took control.

“I told the players the first two minutes of overtime was going to dictate who wanted the game,” Canyon Springs coach Daryl Branham said. “We got plays from everyone, including a big 3-pointer from (Jared) Brandon.

“People think because we went undefeated, our league is a bit mediocre, but it’s far from that.”

The Pioneers played the extra period without starter Jeremy Alexander, who left the game with cramps at the end of regulation. Branham said Alexander should be ready to go for the playoffs next week.

Following Brandon’s 3-pointer, the Pioneers outscored the Rams 7-2 to remain undefeated against Nevada teams this season.

“It was a fight,” Branham said. “We needed to execute, rebound and make stops in the extra period, and we did all of those. It’s good to see everyone step things up once Jeremy went down.”

Rancho trailed by five points heading into the fourth quarter but rallied behind Fabian Dominguez’s six points and two baskets from

Royal. Both teams had a chance to win in regulation, but Alexander fell on Canyon Springs’ final chance, and Royal missed an open 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Adrian Snow led Canyon Springs with 21 points, and Brandon scored 13. Alexander and Michael Thompson chipped in 10 points each.

Tyler Gaston paced Rancho with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Royal added 16 points, and Dominguez had eight points and eight rebounds for the Rams.

Desert Pines 78, Eldorado 60 — At Desert Pines, Tyler Larson had 25 points and 10 rebounds to carry the Jaguars past the Sundevils.

Dominique Lawrence added 20 points and 12 rebounds for Desert Pines, which used an 18-7 fourth-quarter burst to pull away and secure the Northeast League’s final playoff seed.

Thomas Hooper scored 17 points and Da’Quon Thrower 14 for Eldorado.

Las Vegas 85, Sunrise Mountain 73 — At Sunrise Mountain, Travon Langston had 16 points and Saeveon Butler 14 to lead the Wildcats over the Miners.

Mario Wess, Tyree Anderson and Hasaan Henderson each scored 12 points for Las Vegas.

Matthew Marshall had a game-high 26 points for Sunrise Mountain, Fharhaad Zinnamon scored 16 points, and Anthony Burgess had 14 points for the Miners.

Bishop Gorman 84, Desert Oasis 41 — At Gorman, Shabazz Muhammad scored 21 points as the Gaels cruised to a win over the Diamondbacks.

Desi Allazetta added 15 points, Ryan Parks 11 and Taylor Spencer 10 for Bishop Gorman.

Cameron Mich’l scored 13 points to lead Desert Oasis.

Spring Valley 93, Pahrump Valley 52 — At Spring Valley, Justin Omogun scored 19 points to help the Grizzlies cruise past the Trojans.

Trey Whitley added 18 points for Spring Valley, and teammate Corey Clement finished with 17 points.

Alex Anderson scored 21 points to lead Pahrump.

Western 77, Clark 61 — At Western, Kentrell Washington scored 16 points to lead the Warriors past the Chargers.

Albert Miller had 15 points for Western, which hit four 3-pointers in the third quarter to take control.

Steven Dancy scored 22 points to pace Clark, which trailed 31-27 at halftime.

Sierra Vista 79, Bonanza 73 — At Sierra Vista, Viko Noma’aea scored nine of his game-high 33 points in overtime to help the Lions hold off the Bengals.

Gary Jacobs added 14 points for Sierra Vista, which took over by hitting 14 of 15 free throws in the extra period.

Matt Figgins had five 3-pointers and totaled 18 points to lead Bonanza.

Foothill 63, Silverado 49 — At Silverado, the Falcons outscored the Skyhawks 19-9 in the fourth quarter to pull away and get the win.

Chris Clementi and Evan Roquemore each scored 14 points and Zac Ginter 11 to lead Foothill.

Nick Allen had 15 points and Dave Ware and David Lutomski 12 each for Silverado.

Moapa Valley 66, Virgin Valley 65 — At Overton, Josh Thompson scored 26 points, including a game-winning 12-foot runner with less than three seconds remaining, to lift the Pirates past the Bulldogs.

James Frehner scored 11 points and Hayden Cooper 10 for Moapa Valley.

Cameron Jensen and Jason Wittwer each had 21 points to pace the Bulldogs, and teammate Zach Horlacher scored 10 points.

Henderson International 69, Sandy Valley 31 — At Sandy Valley, Cal Rivera scored 14 points to lead the Wolverines past the Sidewinders.

Charles Pachas added 12 points for Henderson International.

Nathan Plaza scored 17 points and Patrick Hartung 10 for Sandy Valley.

Agassi Prep 84, West Wendover 70 — At West Wendover, Dimitri Amos had 26 points and 25 rebounds to lead the Stars past the Wolverines.

Quincy Brown supplied 22 points and seven rebounds for Agassi Prep, and LeShaun Sims had seven points and 11 assists. Decari Lide added 12 points for the Stars.

White Pine 69, Calvary Chapel 42 — At Ely, Michael Johnson had 13 points and eight rebounds to lead the Bobcats past the Lions.

Brock Rowley supplied 11 points and four assists for White Pine.

Zach Yates led Calvary Chapel with 14 points. Justin Cox and Denzel Morris each added 10 points for the Lions.