Podcast on the history of Virginia City High School basketball debuts
From 1959-1986 the Virginia City High School Boys Basketball Team captured 16 Nevada State Championships and had winning streaks of 38, 41, 55, and 93 games. A new podcast produced by VCHS staff and students looks back at this historic run of basketball success.
Season one of Pride of the Comstock: An Oral History of Virginia City Basketball is now available on Spotify and Apple.
Nearly two dozen interviews were conducted with former players and coaches, including three members of the 1959 championship team, Pete Pradere, Ron Gallagher, and Leroy Goodman.
You will also hear from NIAA Hall of Famers Lyle Damon, Hugh Gallagher Jr. and Rollie Hess, among others. Listen to stories of game winning shots, heart breaking loses, basketball brawls, and timeless friendships.