Prep roundup: The Meadows boys, Virgin Valley girls win 3A region titles

Both teams advance to the 3A state tournament, which begins Friday at Fernley High

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Meadows boys and the Virgin Valley girls won Class 3A Southern Region basketball titles. The Meadows boys defeated Virgin Valley 73-43, while the Virgin Valley girls rolled past Boulder City 70-20. Both teams now advance to the 3A state tournament.

Why it matters

The 3A state tournament is a highly anticipated event, as it showcases the top high school basketball talent in the state. The Meadows and Virgin Valley have proven themselves as regional powerhouses and will look to continue their success at the state level.

The details

The Meadows boys, led by 20 points from Uzo Nwapa, defeated Virgin Valley 73-43 to claim the 3A Southern Region title. The Virgin Valley girls, paced by 34 first-half points from Hannah Waite, routed Boulder City 70-20 to win the 3A girls Southern Region championship.

  • The 3A state tournament begins on Friday, February 21, 2026 at Fernley High School.

The players

Uzo Nwapa

A key player for The Meadows boys basketball team, scoring 20 points in the regional championship game.

Hannah Waite

The standout player for the Virgin Valley girls basketball team, scoring 34 points in the first half of the regional final.

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What’s next

The Meadows boys will face Spring Creek in the 3A state semifinals on Friday, while Virgin Valley girls will take on Fernley. The winners of those games will advance to the 3A state championship on Saturday.

The takeaway

The Meadows and Virgin Valley have proven to be the top 3A basketball programs in the southern region, and they will now have the opportunity to compete for state titles and cement their legacies as high school basketball powerhouses in Nevada.