Heading into the homestretch of the Southern Nevada Class 1A boys basketball race, the three teams in contention for the league title are as formidable a trio as has been seen in recent years, with all three having a realistic chance at winning a berth to the state playoffs in Reno later this month.

One of those three teams is Trinity Christian (12-6, 6-1 Southern), coached by second-year man Hugh Roberts. The Thunder players want to return to state after losing to eventual 1A champ Virginia City in the semifinals held at The Orleans Arena last year.