The PCHS boys basketball team played two games this past week. On Friday, the Mustangs beat the Silver Stage Nighthawks on the road 55-42. This past Saturday they lost 78-50 to Yerington at home. On Tuesday, Lovelock traveled to Battle Mountain to play the Longhorns. Results were not available at press time. The win against Silver Stage should boost the Mustangs’ confidence. Last month at Silver Stage High School the Mustangs lost to the Nighthawks by three points (43-40).
The Pershing County High School girls basketball team picked up two wins this week, scoring over 100 points between the two games. On Friday, the Mustangs held Silver Stage to 13 points 53-136. Yerington did not fare much better (53-26) the next night in the PCHS gym. On Tuesday, the girls traveled to Battle Mountain. Results were not available at press time. “Over the years Silver Stage has been a hard place to play,” said Lee Houston, the girls varsity coach. “The girls did a great job digging deep to find energy and not look past them to Yerington the next day.”
The Pershing County Lady Mustangs are nearing the finish line, basketball-wise. They played three games this past week, one on the road and two at home. On Tuesday the Mustangs overwhelmed Coral Academy 52-14 in the PCHS gym. Thursday the Mustangs lost to the number one team in the 2A, the Incline Highlanders 41-12.
Three Pershing County wrestlers represented Lovelock at the Walter Marietta Vaquero Classic in Fernley this past weekend. Devin Moura (132), Justin Carruth (126) and Wyatt Hughes (152) competed in the two-day tournament. Graduating senior Devin Moura went 4-2 and placed fourth in the 132-pound weight class.
A battle ensued in the PCHS gym last Tuesday night. The Mustang boys basketball team ended its eight-game losing streak with a win against the Coral Academy of Science – Reno 61-52. “Coral was a game we wanted back. We knew we gave that one away at Coral,” said Jesse Canchola, referring to the Mustang’s 44-39 loss to the Falcons on Dec. 30 in Reno.
Pershing County High School wrestlers Devin Moura (132 pounds), Justin Carruth (126) and Wyatt Hughes (152) wrestled in Minden last weekend at the Douglas Invitational.
The Pershing County boys basketball team has a score to settle with Battle Mountain. The Mustangs were within centimeters of beating the Longhorns this past Friday at PCHS. However, at the final buzzer Pershing County fell short by two points at 52-50. “It was our best performance as a team,” said Coach Jesse Canchola, comparing the Battle Mountain game with the rest of the week’s games. “We’ve been struggling with the team concept like most teams fighting adversity. Against the Longhorns, we came together and produced some quality basketball.”
It was a good week to be a Lady Mustang basketball player. Taylor Garland and Raegan Burrows guarded the opposing team’s point guards. Kylee Fuller forced multiple turnovers with her defensive pressure. Bela Rosas scored two 3-pointers when needed most.
Four PCHS wrestlers competed in the Sparks Railroader Tournament this past weekend along with over a dozen other teams. Devin Moura (132 pounds), Wyatt Hughes (152), Justin Carruth (126) and Luciano Gonzalez (182) represented the Mustangs. Moura scored 15 points for Pershing. He dropped a close bout against a Galena wrestler but persevered. Moura won the fifth-place match against Lowry’s Gage Kindler by fall in 62 seconds.
The Pershing County boys basketball team has five wins under their belt but has yet to score a league win. They’ll have an opportunity to change that on Friday against Battle Mountain (0-2). The Longhorns will also be fighting for their first league victory so expect intensity.
Pershing County High School varsity girls basketball head coach Lee Houston had a name for Friday night’s game against Yerington. He called the road game “a tale of two halves.’ In the first half, the Mustangs abounded with energy on the floor and from the bench – more than they’ve shown all season. At halftime, they were up 26-7. It looked bleak for the Lions. But not so fast.
Due to COVID-19-related concerns within the Nevada women’s basketball program, the Wolf Pack’s games against Boise State on Thursday, Jan. 6, and at Air Force on Sunday, Jan. 9 were postponed.
A handful of local high school basketball games were postponed. The Lowry High School JV and girls basketball teams were set to play in Truckee on Thursday but new Covid restrictions have Truckee schools on a pause.
Kaleb Eleby threw two touchdowns and ran for another and Western Michigan recorded its second bowl victory in program history, rolling past Nevada 52-24 in the Quick Lane Bowl on Monday, Dec. 27. Sean Tyler rushed for 146 yards on 14 carries and returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown for Western Michigan (8-5). Jaxson Kincaide, a Nevada transfer, rushed for 105 yards on 17 carries and scored two touchdowns.
