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BATTLE BORN: Silverado’s second-half blitz turns back Legacy

Silverado scored the first 11 points of the third quarter and entrusted the lead to its 2-3 zone defense in a 56-47 win over Legacy in the Battle Born Classic at Durango High.

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Sierra Vista breaks out in third quarter, fends off Desert Oasis

The Sierra Vista boys basketball team used a 25-point third quarter to build a commanding lead and invigorate the fans that made the trip, taking down Desert Oasis 67-56 in the Diamondbacks’ house and claiming “The Rock” rivalry trophy.

Centennial’s Troy Brown stars for US in FIBA World Championships

Centennial’s Troy Brown averaged a team-high 23.7 minutes per game for the USA, while recording 10.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.9 steals, as the team finished the FIBA World Championships 7-0. It defeated Turkey 96-56 in the gold medal game on July 3.

Gorman boys drop opener in Tournament of Champions

Sam Cunliffe had 26 points Thursday, including two key free throws with seven seconds to play to lead Rainier Beach (Wash.) to a 74-71 win over Bishop Gorman’s boys basketball team in the opening round of the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions in Springfield, Mo.

Miller, Panthers pour it on late to top Arbor View

Taylor Miller scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, and Palo Verde closed the game on a 15-0 run to top the Arbor View, 63-58.

NOTES: Time short for Booker to impress recruiters

The spring signing period opens Wednesday with several Southern Nevada athletes expected to sign letters of intent. Agassi Prep”s Deishuan Booker will not be one of them. The 6-foot-2-inch point guard will try to earn a Division I scholarship offer before the signing period ends May 20.