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Findlay Prep's Nigel Williams-Goss shoots during practice at the Henderson International School campus Monday, March 26 2012.

Findlay Prep's Nigel Williams-Goss named to McDonald's All-American team: high school basketball: The 6-foot-3 point guard, who will play next year at Washington, is sixth Findlay player picked for McDonald's team in the past four years; Thursday, February 14, 2013; By Ray Brewer; The accolades are continuing to come in for Findlay Prep senior Nigel Williams-Goss. This honor, however, might be the most significant for the Washington-committed point guard. Williams-Goss was one of 24 high school basketball players nationwide selected Thursday for the McDonald’s All-American game.

Palo Verde quarterback Kaitlyn Millican passes to Caitlin Oxford during their district championship flag football game against Silverado Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Palo Verde won the game 7-6.

Palo Verde girls experience the joys of winning a championship after downing Silverado for flag football title: high school sports:; Wednesday, February 13, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Kaitlyn Millican’s passion for football started at a young age when she used to throw the ball in the backyard with her dad for what seemed like countless hours. She always dreamed of passing for a winning touchdown, but quickly realized that likely would never be a reality because the opportunities for girls to play the popular boys game were limited. That all changed this winter in Southern Nevada. The Clark County School District offered girls flag football for the first time, giving an opportunity for Millican and others to live out their gridiron dreams. And get this. Not only ...

Palo Verde guard Eris Winder drives to the basket against Cenetnnial during their Sunset Regional semifinal game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.

Palo Verde advances past Legacy despite 18-point halftime deficit: high school basketball: Eris Winder, Sam Hutchings show up in a major way for Panthers; Tuesday, February 12, 2013; By Case Keefer; As Eris Winder approached the free-throw line with 18 seconds left in his team’s game against Durango Tuesday, the Palo Verde senior leaned his head back and yawned for a quick moment. Winder scored 23 of his 24 points in the second half against Legacy, enabling Palo Verde to overcome an 18-point halftime deficit to win 63-59 in the first round of the Sunset Regional playoffs.

Centennial High School coach Todd Allen calls out to players during a game against Bishop Gorman at Bishop Gorman Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Bishop Gorman beat Centennial 79-71 in double overtime.

Centennial keeps its cool in win over Durango: high school basketball: Allen twins combine for 61 points to help Bulldogs move on in playoffs; Tuesday, February 12, 2013; By Paul Delos Santos; At halftime, the game was playing out the way many thought it would. Centennial went on a substantial run in the second quarter to build a double-digit lead over a talented, but outgunned Durango team. That mentality changed after the Trail Blazers reeled off a big run of their own to start the second half.

Canyon Springs' hot streak continues with first-round playoff win at Eldorado: high school basketball:; Tuesday, February 12, 2013; By Ray Brewer; It’s not common for a high school basketball team to lose one of its best players for the season and become a better squad. But that is what appears to have happened at Canyon Springs. The Pioneers have hit their stride after losing junior point guard Shaquille Carr, beating host Eldorado Tuesday, 74-66, in the first round of the Sunrise Regional tournament for their fifth win in six games to become a legitimate contender in the Sunrise.

Arbor View prolongs best season in school history with first-round victory: high school basketball:; Tuesday, February 12, 2013; By Case Keefer; If Arbor View plans to compile a list of all the milestones it’s reached this season, the Aggies might need to budget for more than one page. In a season full of firsts, the Aggies added three more in Tuesday night’s first round Sunset Regional playoffs. Arbor View both hosted and won a playoff game for the first time, beating Cimarron-Memorial 67-64.

Las Vegas cruises to first round win against Liberty, 63-49: high school basketball:; Tuesday, February 12, 2013; By Ray Brewer; The Las Vegas High basketball team limited visiting Liberty to just four first-quarter points Friday, opening a double-digit lead and never looking back in a 63-49 victory in the first round of the Sunrise Regional tournament.

Chris Echols of Foothill goes up for a basket during their boys basketball game at Basic High School in Henderson on Wednesday, January 9, 2013.

Elijah Smith guides Foothill past Green Valley: high school basketball: Senior guard scores 40 points as Falcons avenge last year's postseason defeat; Tuesday, February 12, 2013; By Paul Delos Santos; Elijah Smith poured in 40 points to lead Foothill to an 89-69 victory over Green Valley on Tuesday in the first round of the Sunrise Region tournament.

Bishop Gorman's Trey Kennedy sinks his free throws with seconds left on the clock during double overtime against Centennial High School at Bishop Gorman Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Bishop Gorman beat Centennial 79-71 in double overtime.

Near triple-double from Trey Kennedy pushes Gorman into second round: high school basketball:; Tuesday, February 12, 2013; By Case Keefer; Despite missing one of its star players, Bishop Gorman cruised through the first round of the Sunset Regional playoffs Tuesday night. Junior point guard Noah Robotham, nursing a deep bruise on his kneecap, watched from the bench as Gorman started slow but ultimately beat Shadow Ridge 75-55.

Second-half scoring outburst leads Valley past Basic and into Sunrise semifinals: high school basketball:; Tuesday, February 12, 2013; By Ray Brewer; When the Valley High basketball team fell behind by three points Tuesday at halftime against Basic in the first round of the Sunrise Regional tournament, the Vikings’ players could have easily been discouraged. After all, they went from being undefeated in the Northeast League two weeks ago to closing the regular season on a two-game losing streak — a skid not expected from a team expected to contend for the region crown.

Valley's Daniel Young celebrates at the end of their game against Las Vegas Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. Valley won 79-68.

HS basketball roundup: 8 playoff games on slate to open postseason: high school basketball: With no clear-cut favorite in the Sunrise Region, the playoffs will surely include its share of memorable players; Tuesday, February 12, 2013; By Ray Brewer; You could easily argue that each of the eight teams in high school basketball’s Sunrise Regional tournament have a chance of winning the championship. The tournament gets started tonight with no clear-cut favorite.

Green Valley High School football and basketball player Tyrell Crosby works out January 30, 2013.

Recruiters are lining up for Green Valley's Tyrell Crosby: high school football: The 6-foot-6, 295-pound offensive lineman for the class of 2014 already has a scholarship offer from Oregon, others; Tuesday, February 12, 2013; By Ray Brewer; It’s 10 minutes before Tyrell Crosby’s sixth-period weight training class at Green Valley High School and college football coaches are already starting to gather for a glimpse of the 6-foot-6, 295-pound offensive tackle. Recruiting website rivals.com classifies him as one of the hottest prospects in the region for the class of 2014, and the interest from coaches more than supports the claim. He’s already received scholarship offers from Oregon, Utah, San Diego State and UNLV, and more offers surely will follow.

Bishop Gorman's Grant Tucker is congratulated by friends after the Gaels beat Centennial 79-71 in double overtime at Bishop Gorman Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

It took two overtimes before Bishop Gorman could overcome Centennial in likely state championship game preview: high school basketball:; Thursday, February 7, 2013; By Ray Brewer; When the referee tossed the jump ball Thursday night to start the second overtime between Bishop Gorman and visiting Centennial, the state’s unquestioned top high school basketball teams, you could have easily argued the game would never end. On this night, they were that evenly matched. One team would pull ahead, then the other would tie the game. Over and over again.

Liberty football players Niko Kapeli, left, and Kai Nacua are shown together after signing national letters of intent Wednesday, Feb. 6, in their school's gymnasium.

Signing Day Blog: Family plays big role in signings of Liberty stars: high school football:; Wednesday, February 6, 2013; By Ray Brewer, Paul Delos Santos, Case Keefer; The scene at most Las Vegas Valley high schools is similar on national signing day. The athlete signing a letter-of-intent to play college football sits at a conference room table in an office space too small to contain his family and friends.

Foothill's Tyler Morris reaches for a pass under coverage from Basic defensive back Joshua Johnson during their Sunrise region semifinal game Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at Foothill. Foothill won, 35-28, to advance to the regional quarterfinal.

While he missed most of his senior season with injury, player could be a steal on signing day: high school recruiting: More than a dozen local athletes ready to sign on the dotted line, including Foothill athlete Tyler Morris with San Diego State; Tuesday, February 5, 2013; By Ray Brewer; One look at Foothill High senior Tyler Morris and it’s easy to realize why the San Diego State verbally committed wide receiver linebacker is a can’t-miss college football prospect.

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High School Basketball Picks: State Championship

February 19, 2013 • 1:20 p.m.

Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in high school basketball games each week.

• High School Basketball Picks: Regional Playoffs Edition (February 11, 2013)

• High School Basketball Picks: Entry 6 (February 4, 2013)

• High School Basketball Picks: Entry 5 (January 28, 2013)

• High School Basketball Picks: Entry 3 (January 7, 2013)

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