Basic Boys Basketball

Second-half scoring outburst leads Valley past Basic and into Sunrise semifinals: Tuesday, February 12, 2013; high school basketball:; 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.

This local basketball power wins share of eighth-straight league title: Friday, February 1, 2013; high school basketball:; By Ray Brewer; Quick, name the best dynasty in Nevada high school sports? Programs at schools such as Bishop Gorman, Palo Verde or Centennial surely first come to mind for most Las Vegas-area prep sports followers. Well, think again. The Foothill High basketball team definitely needs to be in the conversation.

Sharp-shooting Starr guides Foothill to 11th straight victory: Wednesday, January 9, 2013; Foothill holds on to beat rival Basic behind seven three-pointers from Austin Starr; By Case Keefer; Foothill junior Austin Starr may have established himself as the best three-point shooter in town this season. It’s almost impossible to find any flaw with his game beyond the arc. Starr doesn’t miss very often either. He went 7-for-11 on three-point attempts Wednesday night at Basic, leading Foothill to a 71-67 victory.

Foothill sharpshooter Cox leads Falcons to win against Basic: Saturday, January 22, 2011; HS BASKETBALL:; By Ray Brewer; Foothill High junior guard Greg Cox had a game-high 19 points, including draining five 3-pointers, and the Falcons overcame a slow start for a 62-42 victory Friday against host Basic.

Austin Nelson leads Coronado in rout over rival Basic: Wednesday, December 15, 2010; By Case Keefer; Coronado started Southeast division play with a statement victory Tuesday night against Basic. The Cougars blew out their Henderson rivals 87-53.

Desert Oasis boys top Basic in season opener: Thursday, December 9, 2010; HS BASKETBALL:; Jazz Curley, Student Correspondent; If the Desert Oasis High School boys basketball team was nervous before its first game of the season, it sure didn’t show. After junior Kenny Lewis’ quick bucket against Basic High School to open Wednesday’s game, the Diamondbacks turned their 14-5 opening quarter into a 56-44 win over the host Wolves.

Basic boys without starter Carducci to open season: Monday, December 6, 2010; HS BASKETBALL: Wolves will rely on younger players in hunt for first playoff berth in four years; The Basic High boys basketball team was on the verge of breaking through in the Southeast Division last winter. The Wolves took fifth in the Henderson-based league, missing the playoffs by one game. It needed a victory in the final week against Coronado or Foothill — two of the league’s playoff teams — to reach the postseason.