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
A Conversation with Shawn Harrison
Shawn Harrison, Virginia City High School class of 1987, played three years of varsity basketball for the Muckers, and was part of state championship teams in 1985 and 1986.
A Conversation with Spence Williams
Spence Williams, Virginia City High School class of 1987, played on state championship teams in 1985 and 1986.
A Conversation with Mark Hess
Mark Hess, Virginia City High School class of 1987, played on state championship teams in 1984, 1985, and 1986.
The Finale (Season 3 Episode 11)
As we conclude the podcast we pick up the story in 2018 as Clint Hess becomes head coach and the Muckers again come ever so close to title number eighteen.
Best Friends (Season 3 Episode 10)
A decade after capturing the first state basketball championship in Lady Mucker history, Esmie Hess and Taylor McDowell returned to take over the girls' basketball program. They would coach a group of talented athletes, led by Kori Johnso...