Oasis Academy Keeps Ore Cart in Rivalry Win

Oasis Academy and Coral Academy renewed their annual basketball rivalry on Friday, February 6, with the coveted Ore Cart on the line in a packed and energetic gymnasium. As tradition dictates, the winner was determined by the combined scores of the varsity girls' and varsity boys' games, setting the stage for a dramatic night of hoops.

The night also included celebrating seven Oasis Academy Seniors: Grace Laca, Dahlila Creer, Benton Snow, AlexZandar Sheldon-Davis, Austin Thibadoux, Kayden White, and Trevor Barrenchea.  

The Oasis Academy varsity girls set the tone early, delivering a dominant performance and cruising to a 44-17 victory. Their strong defense and balanced scoring kept Coral Academy on its heels from the opening tip, giving Oasis a sizable advantage heading into the boys' contest.

The varsity boys' game proved to be a nail-biter. Oasis battled Coral possession for possession in a tightly contested matchup that came down to the final seconds. Coral Academy sank a buzzer-beater beyond the three basket with seconds left to secure a 48-46 win.

Even with the boys’ narrow defeat, Oasis retained the Ore Cart and bragging rights for another year.

With the rivalry game behind them, the Oasis Academy girls now turn their focus to postseason play. They will advance to regionals, where they are set to face Battle Mountain on Thursday, February 12, at 2 p.m. in Yerington.

Friday night’s games once again showcased the intensity and pride that define the Oasis–Coral rivalry and ensured that the Ore Cart will remain at Oasis Academy for another season.