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Athletes around area make college choices official

Bishop Gorman’s Abbey Archambault, a 6-foot senior outside hitter/middle blocker, signed a letter of intent with Idaho State during a ceremony in Gorman’s gymnasium attended by more than 100 friends and family. Wednesday was the first day of the early signing period.

THE LATEST
State champions for the 2015-16 winter season

Here is a recap of every team that won a state title during the 2015-16 winter sports season and will be looking to defend this upcoming season.

NOTES: Centennial QB Evans accepts UNR welcome

Centennial rising senior Jamaal Evans became the second area QB to make an oral commitment for 2017 when he recently pledged to UNR.

2015-16 Girls Basketball Honors

Follow the link for postseason girls basketball honors, as selected by coaches. All-league and all-region teams will be posted as they are received.

FIELDER’S CHOICES: Look for Bishop Gorman, Centennial to repeat at state

Before I can graduate, there’s some basketball to discuss. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association boys and girls state tournaments are in Reno this week, and I took a break from writing my book about the 2015 football season (“The Year of the Butt Punt”) to make the trip north and check out all the action.

NOTES: Del Sol wrestler goes to mat for state title

Victor Torres-Parra didn’t fully grasp the magnitude of his accomplishment until he stepped on the school bus Monday morning and was congratulated by the driver.

COMMENTARY: No blowout for a change, but Centennial reigns again

The overall record is 29-1, and the national ranking is a robust fifth, and the goal of reaching another Division I state tournament has been realized, and everything they say about the Centennial High girls basketball team and its prominent place in Nevada history seems more than trustworthy.

And yet there is a good chance Karen Weitz’s mother today still thinks she screams at players too much.

SUNSET GIRLS: Ethridge sparks Bulldogs by Gaels in region final

Justice Ethridge scored four points in two seconds, including a back-breaking jumper off an inbound steal that lifted the Bulldogs to a 71-56 win over the Gaels and their sixth straight region title. Centennial (29-1) heads to Reno next week for the Division I state tournament. Gorman, ranked No. 23 by USA Today, had its season end at 29-2.