Reno High's basketball team rallied to secure a 47-43 victory over Damonte Ranch in the Class 4A-North boys basketball regional championship. Senior Harvey Smerdon's go-ahead three-pointer, inspired by the memory of the school's former custodian, propelled the Huskies to victory. Reno coach Matt Ochs commended his team's resilience, acknowledging the initial struggle in the game. Both teams have secured berths in the Class 4A state tournament, scheduled at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, with Reno facing Sierra Vista and Damonte Ranch taking on Losee.

By the Numbers
  • Reno outscored Damonte Ranch, 16-4, in the fourth quarter
  • Reno's senior Harvey Smerdon finished with 14 points, while Levi Boyd had 12
  • Fernley beat Elko, 59-48, and senior Johnnie Williams scored 22 points for the Vaqueros
State of Play
  • Reno High and Damonte Ranch have both secured berths in the Class 4A state tournament
  • Fernley secured a spot in the Class 3A state tournament with a win over Elko
  • Pyramid Lake, Eureka, Smith Valley, and Spring Mountain are among the schools set to compete in the 1A State tournament
Bottom Line

Reno High's inspiring comeback victory over Damonte Ranch, fueled by the memory of their former custodian, secures their place in the Class 4A state tournament and exemplifies the team's unwavering resilience.