Pride of the Comstock: An Oral History of Virginia City Basketball

Patrick Beckwith
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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.

  1. 2 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    The End

    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 athletics.

    38 phút

  2. ĐOẠN GIỚI THIỆU PHIM CỦA PHẦN 3

    Season 3 Trailer

    The 3rd and final season of Pride of the Comstock is set to debut on April 28th.  The story will pick up in 1987 and cover the next four decades of Virginia City Basketball.

    7 phút

  3. 09/09/2025 ·  NỘI DUNG TẶNG THÊM

    A Conversation With Joyce Hess

    Joyce Hess has watched Virginia City Basketball for over 60 years, having seen three generations of family play Mucker hoops; her husband, her three children, and her seven grandchildren.  We visited with Joyce at her home in Virginia City.  Here is our conversation with Joyce Hess.

    13 phút

  4. 09/09/2025 ·  NỘI DUNG TẶNG THÊM

    A Conversation With Shari Andreasen

    Shari Andreasen is the youngest daughter of Virginia City basketball legend Tom Andreasen. Shari sat down with us at the home of Fred Andreasen, Tom's brother, and shared memories of her father.  Here is our conversation with Shari Andreasen.

    15 phút

  5. 02/09/2025 ·  NỘI DUNG TẶNG THÊM

    A Conversation With Fred Gladding

    Fred Gladding is arguably the most significant figure in the history of Virginia City Basketball, having played on three state championship teams as well as coaching five title teams.  Fred is also a member of the NIAA Hall of Fame.  Here is our conversation with Fred Gladding.

    56 phút

  6. 26/08/2025 ·  NỘI DUNG TẶNG THÊM

    A Conversation With Todd Hess

    Todd Hess  captured four state championships at Virginia City High School and would leave with a perfect career record of 84-0.  After graduating from the University of Nevada-Reno he would return home for a 30 year career in education.  Todd would serve as teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, and superintendent over those three decades.  He would have tenures as both the boys and girls basketball head coach, leading the girls to the first state title in 2010.  Here is our conversation with Todd Hess.

    1 giờ 43 phút

  7. 19/08/2025 ·  NỘI DUNG TẶNG THÊM

    A Conversation With Chris O'Brien

    Chris O'Brien arrived at Virginia City High School at the start of 10th grade, with limited basketball experience.  He would blossom into an all-league player and be part of state championship teams in 1985 and 1986.  Here is our conversation with Chris O'Brien.

    55 phút

  8. 12/08/2025 ·  NỘI DUNG TẶNG THÊM

    A Conversation With Ted Martinez

    Ted Martinez was a member of two state championship teams at Virginia City High School, 1985 and 1986.  He would return to the Comstock to teach and coach in Storey County before retiring in 2023.  Here is our conversation with Ted Martinez.

    46 phút
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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.

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