Tarkanian Classic High School Division Day 1 Recap

December 19, 2024 by Greg Stein

The Tarkanian Classic High School Division kicked off on Wednesday in Las Vegas at Bishop Gorman, marking the beginning of an exciting few days of high-level basketball featuring top high school teams from across the country like Notre Dame Sherman Oaks, Eastvale Roosevelt, and Timpview. Below, MADE Hoops highlights the top storylines from an action packed Day 1.

Riviera Prep Takes Down St. Pius After 2nd Half Comeback 

The Bulldogs outlasted St. Pius X-St. Matthias 64-55 in a hard-fought battle, overcoming a 6-point halftime deficit with a dominant second half. They exploded in the third quarter, outscoring Pius 21-9 to take a 6-point lead into the final frame, and their defense stifled any comeback hopes, as Pius struggled with just 4/18 shooting from the field in the fourth.