On Saturday, the basketball rivalry between Oasis Academy and Coral Academy of Science heated up for the annual Battle for the Ore Cart in Reno. The Ore Cart is a traveling trophy that started in 2017 and is awarded to the "Charter School Champion" and has been won by the Oasis Academy every year except in 2021. The winner is determined by the cumulative scores of the Varsity games.
The opening act was the Junior Varsity Boys. Oasis came out a little slow but managed to pull within one point against the Falcons at the half. They continued fighting and by the end of the third quarter, Oasis was up by one. During the 4th quarter, the Bighorns built up a lead, but were unable to get anything to fall the last few minutes and wound up losing a heartbreaker 30 - 34.
Up next and the start of the Battle for the Ore Cart was the Varsity Girls, with the Lady Bighorns coming out with a vengeance, racking up a 10-point lead by the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Coral Academy was held scoreless and the first half ended with Oasis up 24 - 8. The Bighorns continued their domination in the second half and easily won 44 - 25.
Closing out the night the Varsity Boys were up to finish strong to retain the Ore Cart for another year. Like the ladies, they came out strong and had a 19-point lead at the half. The second half was no different. Senior Fenn Mackedon scored 26 points scored during the game, leading the Bighorns to an easy win at 45 – 28.
According to coach Donald Schank, key defensive performances from Cayden White and Austin Thibodaux helped shut down Coral’s top two scorers, allowing Oasis to take control and never look back. The high-energy crowd fueled the team throughout the night, making for a memorable rivalry win.
Once again, Oasis Academy came home with the Ore Cart making their school and community proud.
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