School district documents offer a likely explanation for why Dustin Romero didn’t coach the defending state champions in this year’s playoffs.
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N.J. Makaiwi had 44 assists and 12 digs, and Cody Heathcock added 14 digs Thursday to help Shadow Ridge’s boys volleyball team force a three-way tie for first place in the Southwest League with a 16-25, 25-16, 26-24, 25-23 win at Palo Verde.
Marico Davis stole home as part of a double steal with no outs in the top of the eighth inning Wednesday, and Arienn Ackerman added an RBI double later in the inning to help Las Vegas High’s softball team to a 6-4 win at Silverado.
Rylee Campbell’s one-out suicide squeeze with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh Wednesday brought home Sebastian Fitzgerald and gave Tech’s baseball team a 6-5 win over Chaparral at Arroyo Grande Sports Complex.
Marisa Olmos’ single to center field with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning plated Cali Christopher with the winning run Monday as host Liberty’s softball team won the Southeast League title with a 7-6 win over Silverado.
Sami Dillow won two individual events at Heritage on Saturday to help Foothill’s girls swimming team to a 170-102 win over Rancho.
Sebastian Sotello lined a one-out double off the left-field fence to score Carlos Alcala in the top of the eighth, and the Canyon Springs baseball team held on for an 11-10 win at Valley on Tuesday.
Sunrise Mountain’s softball team took advantage of a missed tag on a grounder up the first base line and a misplayed ball at third base to score two runs with two outs in the sixth inning and held on for a 2-1 win at Chaparral on Tuesday.
Logan Houck, David Miller and Dylan Sweikert each won one individual event and swam on two victorious relay teams Saturday to help Palo Verde’s boys swimming team to a 174-120 win over Legacy at Pavilion.
Olivia Johnson, Tonicia Thomas and Astrid Villegas each won two individual events Saturday at Multi-Generational to help Rancho’s girls swimming team defeat Liberty, 137-107.
Samantha Pochop tossed a one-hitter and struck out 15 on Friday to lead host Rancho’s softball team to a 3-0 win over Arbor View.
Three pitchers combined on a one-hitter Friday as Centennial’s baseball team held on for a 3-0 victory over visiting Palo Verde.
Brandon Baliza had 11 kills, seven aces and five digs, and Liberty’s boys volleyball team outlasted host Silverado 21-25, 25-15, 25-23, 24-26, 15-10 on Thursday.
Collin Marracco threw a five-hitter and struck out five Wednesday as Durango’s baseball team held on for a 4-2 win over visiting Palo Verde in a matchup of Southwest League opponents.
Valley’s Marty Heavey had 18 kills, and Jared Marchello added 10 kills Tuesday as the Vikings outlasted host Silverado, 25-22, 25-14, 24-26, 22-25, 17-15.
Spring Valley’s Michaela Hood fired a five-inning perfect game on Monday as the Grizzlies routed Bonanza, 20-0.
Alex Gomez doubled home Carter Lambeth with the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning, and Spring Valley’s baseball team tacked on two more runs in a 9-6 road win over Bonanza on Monday.
Makena Martin recorded a strikeout with the potential tying and winning runs in scoring position and two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning Thursday as Faith Lutheran’s softball team held on for a 7-6 win at Pahrump Valley.
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July is also a good time to tend to your palm trees. Remember, less is often more with palms. Only prune off fronds that are completely brown or falling below the crown of the tree.
Three former Southern Nevada high school baseball players were selected on the second day of the MLB draft Monday.
Dr. Alfred Danielian is team cardiologist for the Raiders, the Golden Knights and Aces among others. He’s advocating for a “Smart Heart Law” for all high schools in Nevada.
Three state championship flag football games were contested Thursday at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders played an instrumental part in making it happen.
All three Nevada high school flag football state championship games will be held in the state’s largest football venue Thursday.
