Pride of the Comstock: An Oral History of Virginia City Basketball
From 1959 to 1986 Virginia City High School captured 16 Nevada State Boys Basketball State Championships. Listen to the players and coaches as they reminisce about the good, the bad, and the ugly during this historic run of success. Created and produced by the students and staff at Virginia City High School, this podcast chronicles and preserves a landmark achievement in the history of Nevada high school athletics.
Pride of the Comstock: An Oral History of Virginia City Basketball
Latest Episodes
The Disciple (Season 3 Episode 4)
Todd Hess graduated from Virginia City High School in 1986 having won four Nevada state basketball championships and completing his playing career with an 84-0 record. A decade later he was named head coach, charged with leading the quest...
Back in the Mix (Season 3 Episode 3)
After four years on the outside looking in, the Virginia City Muckers were ready to again compete for a state championship. The class of 1993 would help the program return to relevance and lay the groundwork many years of success.
The Transition (Season 3 Episode 2)
With the departure of Hall of Fame coach Fred Gladding, and the end of the 93-game win streak, the Virginia City Muckers would enter a new era in 1988, striving to continue their success. Unfortunately, the Muckers would find it difficult...
The End (Season 3 Episode 1)
The Virginia City Muckers entered the 1987 season on a 92 game win streak and had captured five consecutive Nevada State Basketball Championships. But 1987 would mark the end of an era, unmatched in the history of Nevada high school athle...