LAS VEGAS — The Martin County Cardinals are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week.
The Cardinals went 3-1 in the prestigious 11th annual Jerry Tarkanian Classic, played Dec.16-21 at Bishop Gorman High School and surrounding gyms in Las Vegas.
The tournament featured 125-plus high school boys’ teams (spread over eight divisions) and 70-plus prep programs.
Coach Jason James’ squad played four games in four days and finished third in their division.
Along with their impressive play, the team took in some sights and met NBA legend Tim Duncan.