Tigers' hoops teams honored

Submitted photo The Nevada Tigers' varsity, junior varsity and freshman basketball teams were recognized at its postseason awards banquet, held Sunday at Nevada High School. Nevada's team awards were announced, and went to: Clay Gayman, Jr., Co-MVP; Matthew Sommer, Sr., Co-MVP and Patrick Quest Award winner; Myles McNeley, Sr., Defensive Player of the Year; Patrick Ferry, Sr., Co-Brandon Barker Most Improved Player; Hunter Mason, Sr., Co-Brandon Barker Most Improved Player. Pictured above, from left: Myles McNeley, Matthew Sommer, Patrick Ferry, Clay Gayman, and head varsity coach Shaun Gray. The Tigers, who reeled off a post-Christmas break 18-game win streak, finished 23-4 overall, before falling to Grandview in the Missouri Class 4 District 12 championship game. (Submitted photos)

Nevada Tigers' junior varsity head coach Kyle Talley (right) discusses 2016-17 season highlights, which included winning the El Dorado Springs Junior Varsity Tournament for the second consecutive season. Also pictured: NHS sophomore Matt Thompson.

The postseason awards banquet was heavily attended by supporters of Tigers' basketball.

The Dynamic Duo: Nevada Tiger Co-MVPs Matthew Sommer (left) and Clay Gayman.

First-year Nevada freshman coach Cory Kerbs (middle) with several from his squad.