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Nevada’s Dakota Hendricks has carried her volleyball success over to the basketball court
Dakota Hendricks was caught a little off guard after the Nevada girls basketball team defeated Saydel on Dec. 5.
The Cubs scored a 51-26 victory. That part was expected.
The unexpected part was Hendricks, a junior, setting a school record with 11 steals and adding 15 points and five assists.
“I guess it just came to me,” Hendricks said. “I wasn’t expecting it. I thought I’d get a volleyball record before I got a basketball record.”
Hendricks made her name as a high school athlete as the libero for a successful Nevada volleyball program. But this year she has become a big weapon on the basketball court for the Cubs as their new starting point guard.
“Dakota is a tremendous athlete,” said Nevada coach Jordan Bentley. “Her translating some of her volleyball skills over to basketball has seemed to work pretty well.”
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Because of the elite quickness, reflexes and hustle she developed as a volleyball player, Hendricks has become an excellent perimeter defender despite being undersized.
Last season as a reserve player she averaged 1.4 steals. This season, with her more prominent role on the court, she is up to 4.1 per game.
“I feel like my speed and aggressiveness that comes from the volleyball court definitely translates down to the basketball court,” Hendricks said. “I move quicker because of volleyball.”
While she is known for her defense, it is Hendricks’ offensive game that has really taken a big leap this season.
“She’s smart,” Bentley said. “She’s done a good job of taking coaching, applying it and taking care of the basketball. We’ve seen a lot of good things out of Dakota.”
Last season Hendricks averaged just 2.7 points and 1.3 assists per game. Heading into Friday’s game against South Hamilton she was averaging 10.7 points and 2.3 assists.
“Dakota has done a great job,” said Nevada center Isabelle Nelson. “She’s a little nervous, but she does an amazing job. She put in the work. She’s really grown so much with her shooting and dribbling and she’s able to find everyone on the court.”
Hendricks said she worked a lot on her shot over the offseason. Through Friday’s 43-29 loss to South Hamilton, she had made 23 3-pointers, more than double what she made for the entire 2022-2023 season (10).
She has also assumed the primary ball-handling duties and runs the Nevada offense.
“There is a lot of pressure,” Hendricks said. “Bridget (Cahill) was ahead of me last year. Now it’s my turn. The pressure is there, but I feel like I’ve done a good job accepting the pressure.”
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Hendricks has developed great chemistry with her teammates.
“We have telepathy,” said senior guard Cinamon Hazlitt. “She always knows where I am, and I always know where she is. I have full confidence in her as a point guard.”
Hendricks knows there is still plenty for her to work on during her first season running the show for Nevada. Turnovers and inconsistency on offense were issues for the Cubs during their loss to South Hamilton.
With the loss to the Hawks, the Cubs are sitting at 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the Heart of Iowa Conference. They are still in contention for the conference title and their third winning season in four years.
Hendricks wants to do everything she can to help make both goals a reality.
“As a team, we will definitely improve,” Hendricks said. “We’ve always been a really strong defensive team and once we get the offense running I feel like the rest of our season is going to be really successful. I’m excited to see what the season has in store for us.”
Joe Randleman covers high school sports for the Ames Tribune. Contact him at jrandleman@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @JoeRandleman
After 15 clues and weeks of searching, Greg Saunders of Carson City, along with his wife, 1 year old daughter, and faithful dog, have found the 2025 Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Medallion, ending this year’s hunt with an exciting discovery.
The Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Committee met with the family on Sunday, October 26, at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno to present them with the official medallion and a $1,000 prize.
Now in its 24th year, the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt has become a cherished tradition for families across the state. Each fall, participants decipher daily clues that draw on Nevada’s rich history, culture, and geography to locate a hidden medallion placed somewhere on public land.
“This event really brings people together,” said Michele Montoya of the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Committee. “It’s about learning Nevada’s history, exploring new places, and enjoying the thrill of the hunt.”
This year’s clues guided hunters across central Nevada, referencing landmarks tied to the Pony Express, the Overland Telegraph, and early settlers. The final clue revealed the treasure’s resting place near the Edwards Creek Valley Historical Marker in Churchill County.
Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt, and organizers are already planning a larger celebration for the milestone event.
For more information and to follow next year’s hunt, visit www.nevadadaytreasurehunt.org, or follow on social media.
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Week 9 of the college football season continues with some Friday night action as the Boise State Broncos visit the Nevada Wolf Pack in a Mountain West showdown.
The Broncos come into Friday on a two-game winning streak and are a perfect 3-0 in the Mountain West. They are one of just two teams with no losses in the conference and are looking to soldify themselves as the favorite to win the title again.
The Wolf Pack are on the opposite end of the standings in the Mountain West. They are still searching for thier first conference win and are just 1-6 on the season.
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If you’re looking to get back in the swing of football season and need some betting advice for Friday’s matchup in Las Mackay, we’ve got you covered.
Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM.
Nevada vs Boise State game odds:
All college football odds via BetMGM
- Spread: Boise State -21.5 (-110), Nevada +21.5 (-110)
- Money Line: Boise State -2000, Nevada +1000
- Over-Under: Over 51.5 (-115), Under 51.5 (-105)
Nevada vs Boise State prediction, pick:
The Broncos are playing well and have won five of their last six games. Maddux Madsen is playing great at quarterback and the Wolf Pack aren’t going to have any answers for him The line is huge, but the Broncos are that much better than the Wolf Pack and aren’t going to have any problems beating them. They might have this covered in the first half.
Prediction: Boise State 49, Nevada 10
Best Bet: Boise State -21.5, Over 51.5
Nevada vs Boise State channel, start time, streaming:
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
Live Stream: Paramount+
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It was more than just Mary Sickler‘s gown that was sparkling onstage.
As the current Miss Nevada USA took the stage at the Miss USA preliminaries Oct. 22, she decided to leave her chocolate brown wig backstage for the evening wear portion of the competition.
While Mary—who was diagnosed with alopecia universalis in December 2024—first stepped out in a red bikini and a brunette wig for the swimsuit round, she decided to embrace her baldness for her final look.
Indeed, she dazzled in a jewel-encrusted headpiece that matched her blue and silver form-fitting gown. She completed the look with sparkling teardrop earrings and a smoky makeup look.
Following the powerful onstage moment, the 22-year-old—who was crowned Miss Nevada USA in July—reflected on being the first woman with alopecia to compete in the national beauty pageant.
“This dream has been so many years in the making, and to finally step into this moment feels surreal,” she wrote on Instagram Oct. 22. “I never imagined I would walk that stage in this way, but I always hoped I would do it with confidence, authenticity, and grace.”
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