Monday’s King Duals at Reed High School ended in a unique fashion when Carson and Douglas wrestling met in the finals.
Instead of deciding a winner then, both head coaches agreed to save their matchup for Jan. 31, when the two teams are scheduled for their league dual in Carson.
Both coaches are hoping to build anticipation leading into the event. The winner Jan. 31 will also be able to claim the Kings Duals title.
In Monday’s dual tournament, Carson went 3-0 in besting Pershing County (63-18), South Tahoe (66-18) and McQueen (44-33).
Lucas Wold was perfect on the day, with two wins by pin and another by technical fall.
AJ Marhevka and Keona Basa each won a pair of matches, as well.
Douglas’ three wins en route to the finals went through Coral Academy (66-18), Galena (48-24) and Reed (42-36).
Kolton Zinn was a perfect 3-0 individually with three wins by pin at 150 pounds.
Gunnar Bleeker didn’t lose, either, picking up two wins via pin at 113 pounds.
Ella Kavanagh matched Bleeker with two pins at 106 pounds.
Wednesday, Carson wrestling was back in action at Galena, facing off against the Grizzlies and Spanish Springs in league duals.
Carson bested Galena, 50-24, but fell to the league-leading Cougars, 63-16.
Douglas traveled to Damonte Ranch and put together a pair of dual wins.
The Tigers snuck past Reno, 40-36, before defeating the hosts in Damonte Ranch, 42-33.
“Solid performances from sophomores Spencer Roussel and Gunnar Bleeker, who went 2-0 with key wins,” said Tiger head coach Jake Fair. “As well as a win by fall victory for Sage Adie versus Kyle Blazer.”
UP NEXT: On Saturday, both programs will be in Minden for the Steve Deaton Memorial tournament.
MCQUEEN NO MATCH FOR DOUGLAS BOYS
In late November, the Lancers beat the Tigers to open the basketball season, 72-69.
Douglas showed its growth since then, besting McQueen 78-46 in their second league meeting Tuesday in Reno.
Jett Lehmann had himself a night, going 10-of-16 from the field while scoring 24 points to go along with three assists.
Jeremiah Pitts continued to knock down the deep ball, hitting six 3-pointers on 50 percent shooting from the floor to post 18 points.
Tiger senior Trace Estes added 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting as the Tigers as a unit shot 54 percent from the field.
Caden Thacker grabbed five of the team’s 11 steals in the win.
UP NEXT: Douglas (6-13, 5-4 in Class 4A North league play) had won three of its last four and hosted Reed (10-9, 4-5) Friday night in Minden. Douglas won the first meeting, 75-68.
TIGER GIRLS CONTINUE TO DOMINATE LEAGUE FOES
Tuesday’s second meeting with McQueen wasn’t much different than the first as the Douglas High School girls basketball team put together a 51-30 win over the Lancers on Tuesday.
Douglas trailed 11-7 after the first quarter, but Ashlyn Greenfield got hot in the second, scoring 11 points on three 3-pointers. Greenfield finished the game with a team-high 15 points.
Ella Girdner scored five points in the second quarter and McKenzie Main hit a 3-pointer as Douglas outscored McQueen 21-7 in the second period.
Aleeah Weaver tallied 11 points while going 7-of-8 from the free-throw line.
UP NEXT: Douglas (13-5, 8-1) will be at home Friday night against Reed (1-11, 1-8). The Tigers won the first league matchup against Reed, 55-34.
CARSON BASKETBALL GETS TUESDAY OFF
Both Senator basketball programs got Tuesday off from league play.
Carson got back in action Friday night against McQueen. The Lancer boys won the first league game, 65-44.
The McQueen girls bested Carson, 36-27, in their first meeting this season.
FALCON GIRLS FALL TO PERSHING COUNTY
Sierra Lutheran girls basketball tried to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter against Pershing County on Wednesday, but it fell just a bit short as the Mustangs won, 39-27.
Sam Steyn led the Falcons with 15 points from the floor to go along with eight steals.
Bella Ruiz added six points and a pair of rebounds.
UP NEXT: Sierra Lutheran (5-5, 5-5 in Class 2A North) will travel to North Tahoe (11-2, 8-0) on Tuesday.
SIERRA LUTHERAN BOYS EDGED BY PERSHING COUNTY
The Falcon boys hoops team couldn’t get around the Mustangs on Wednesday, falling 51-46.
UP NEXT: Sierra Lutheran (6-11, 2-8 in Class 2A North) will follow the girls team at North Tahoe (5-10, 3-5) on Tuesday night.
DAYTON BOYS BASKETBALL DOWNS LOWRY; GIRLS FALL
The Dayton High School boys basketball team used home court to its advantage with a 48-43 win over Lowry on Tuesday.
The Dust Devil girls fell to a tough Buckaroo squad, 68-32.
UP NEXT: The Dayton boys (5-11, 1-3 in Class 3A North-East) were back at home Friday night against Fallon (9-10, 2-2). The girls (6-6, 0-3) led off that doubleheader against the Greenwave (14-5, 2-2).
