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Foothill basketball player Brannon Cresanto.

With four teams sharing 11-3 records, Foothill wins Southeast basketball crown on point differential: hs basketball:; Fri, Feb 10, 2012 (11 p.m.); By Ray Brewer; In a league with four equally matched teams fighting for supremacy, the Foothill High basketball squad created separation from the pack Friday in the final eight minutes of the regular season. The Falcons outscored visiting Silverado 24-8 in the fourth quarter of a 74-53 win to force a four-way first place tie in the Southeast Division.

Mojave High School graduate Donte Poole is a senior guard for Murray State.

Mojave High grad 'living a dream' at Murray State: COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Donte Poole having a breakout year for Racers, which went undefeated until Thursday night; Friday, February 10, 2012; By Ray Brewer; Murray State guard Donte Poole remembers playing basketball games in front of 500 or less fans. He remembers how few media, if any, covered the games.

Three local high school seniors selected to the McDonald's All-American Game: hs basketball:; Thursday, February 9, 2012; By Taylor Bern; Bishop Gorman’s Shabazz Muhammad and Findlay Prep duo Anthony Bennett and Brandon Ashley were among 24 high school seniors selected nationwide on Thursday to participate in the McDonald’s All-American game.

Silverado's David Ware, left and Justin Johnson celebrate their win over Coronado Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 at Silverado. Silverado won on a last second shot 53-52.

Silverado basketball blows fourth quarter lead, then rallies for win in final seconds: high school basketball: The Skyhawks take sole possession of first place in the Southeast with an 11-2 record; Thursday, February 9, 2012; By Ray Brewer; The Silverado High basketball team led visiting Coronado by nine points Wednesday in the fourth quarter of a key Southeast Division game, but faded down the stretch in surrendering a 15-4 scoring run to trail by four points with less than a minute remaining.

Valley High School's Caleb Carter dunks to finish off the game against Las Vegas High school during their game Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 at Valley.

Valley uses 15-0 run in the fourth quarter to dispose of Las Vegas: high school basketball:; Saturday, February 4, 2012; By Ray Brewer; Chris Swanson was fouled hard on an aggressive drive the rim in the third quarter Friday night, being knocked to the floor and landing with a loud thud several in the gymnasium could hear. The Valley High point guard was in clear pain underneath the basket, needing a minute to regain his strength before finishing the Vikings’ home against rival Las Vegas High. The 5-foot-9, 135-pound Swanson could have easily avoided contact the rest of the night.

Joe Tuss shoots the ball during a game against Spring Valley at Durango High School in Las Vegas on Thursday, January 5, 2012.

Durango basketball player Tuss commits to Air Force: high school basketball:; Friday, February 3, 2012; By Ray Brewer; Durango High basketball player Joe Tuss has verbally committed to Air Force, Trailblazers’ coach DeShawn Henry said. Tuss, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard who is averaging 18.4 points and seven rebounds per game, was also recruited by Eastern Washington and Loyola Chicago.

Two from Findlay Prep, Gorman's Shabazz Muhammad picked for elite all-star game: hs basketball:; Thursday, February 2, 2012; By Ray Brewer; Three local high school basketball players on Thursday were selected for the Jordan Brand Classic team.

Liberty High School's Jared Tuilagi (near) and P.J. Taeao signing letter of intent Feb. 1, 2012 on national signing day. Tuilagi signed with North Dakota and Taeao signed with Southern Utah.

From blue chip prospects to Division II recruits keeping the dream alive, signing day produced several memories in Las Vegas: high school football:; Thursday, February 2, 2012; By Ray Brewer; Every high school football player has a different story to share on national signing day. There are usually plenty of tears of joy, smiles and hugs from loved ones, and the look of relief on the faces of recruits as they officially commit to a college by signing a letter of intent. Getting to the day, which always falls on the first Wednesday of February, is typically easier said than done for the athletes. In Las Vegas, this year’s recruiting cycle produced more than its share of noteworthy events. Here are some of their stories:

UNLV football recruit and Basic High School senior J'Ondray Sanders, 18, at Basic High School in Henderson on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.

Basic lineman J’Ondray Sanders has unlimited potential, set to sign with UNLV football: REBELS FOOTBALL: The 6-foot-4, 260-pound Sanders is expected to be the lone local to sign with hometown school, fits into Hauck's desires of having big and athletic linemen; Wednesday, February 1, 2012; By Ray Brewer; When J’Ondray Sanders begins his morning workout session in the Basic High School weight lifting room, the senior can’t help but noticing other students in the weight training class staring in his direction. Sanders, you see, is the big man on campus — and not because of his 6-foot-4, 260-pound frame. Ever since Sanders verbally committed in early January to the UNLV football program, the offensive lineman’s popularity has spiked in the first period class of mostly football players. Sanders on Wednesday will sign a national letter of intent with UNLV, becoming the first Basic player in more than 15 ...

Bishop Gorman High School lineman, and UNLV recruit, Ron Scoggins, laughs with his teammates during practice Tuesday, July 12, 2011.

Gorman's Philippi, Scoggins Jr. switch commitments from New Mexico to UNLV: rebels football: Hours before signing day, the hometown Rebels add a pair of three-star local prospects; Tuesday, January 31, 2012; By Ray Brewer; The UNLV football program appears to have cleared a major recruiting hurdle. Late Tuesday night, two highly regarded three-star prospects from perennial local power Bishop Gorman High switched their verbal commitments from New Mexico to UNLV.

Del Sol running back Chris Marshall is chased by Liberty linebackers Jared Tuilagi, left, and Taylor D'Aquisto during their game Saturday, October 2, 2011. Liberty won 34-0.

Jared Tuilagi of Liberty headed to North Dakota football, to play against cousin each year: prep recruiting:; Monday, January 30, 2012; By Ray Brewer; Jared Tuilagi already has this college football game circled on his calendar. Tuilagi, an outside linebacker from Liberty High, verbally committed Monday to the University of North Dakota following a weekend visit. One glance at North Dakota’s schedule and Tuilagi can easily spot the game he’s looking forward to playing in the next four years — against Southern Utah.

Palo Verde's Garcia-Williams to sign with Hawaii: prep recruiting:; Monday, January 30, 2012; By Ray Brewer; Palo Verde High linebacker Jerrol Garcia-Williams verbally committed to the Hawaii football program Sunday after a recruiting trip, picking new coach Norm Chow’s program over scholarship offers from UNLV and San Diego State because Hawaii coaches said he’ll immediately compete for playing time.

Pj Taeao leads his Liberty teammates in the Haka following a playoff victory against Canyon Springs in the 2010 Sunrise Regional semifinals.

Liberty football player P.J. Taeao picks Southern Utah: prep recruiting:; Sunday, January 29, 2012; By Ray Brewer; Liberty High senior lineman P.J. Taeao verbally committed to the Southern Utah University football program after a weekend recruiting trip. The 6-foot-1, 300-pound Taeao, who was a four-year starter up and excelled this past fall on both sides of the ball, will play defensive tackle at the next level.

Green Valley's Durrell McDonald pulls a rebound away from Silverado's Thomas McKay during their game Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at Green Valley. The Gators won the game 71-58.

Green Valley boys more than a one-player show in victory against Silverado: high school basketball: Top player and DePaul commit Durrell McDonald leads the way for Gators, but others contribute in win; Saturday, January 28, 2012; By Ray Brewer; With less than a minute remaining in Friday’s basketball game, Green Valley High senior guard Durrell McDonald dribbled past the full court press of defenders from visiting Silverado High and found himself in the clear on the fast break. Instead of continuing for what would have been an easy two points, the guard riffled a perfect pass to teammate Devan Kohn near the basket. Kohn easily converted the layup, putting on the final touches in Green Valley’s 71-58 victory.

Bishop Gorman linebacker Marc Phillipi (7) tackles Reed running back Ty Shepard during the NIAA state championship football game in Reno Dec. 3rd, 2011.

Wanting to leave Las Vegas for college, Gorman's Marc Phillipi picks New Mexico football over UNLV: prep recruiting: With national signing day approaching, Centennial's Jacobi Owens also makes a commitment — picking Air Force; Friday, January 27, 2012; By Ray Brewer; The New Mexico football program has landed another prospect from Southern Nevada in a direct recruiting battle with hometown UNLV. Bishop Gorman High safety and linebacker Marc Phillipi verbally committed to New Mexico Friday, picking the Lobos and new coach Bob Davie over offers from UNLV and Navy. Gorman coach Tony Sanchez confirmed the news.

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