In the highly anticipated first meeting since last year’s Class 5A state title game, defense and goalie play shined for Coronado and Faith Lutheran.
Soccer
Coronado scored on a penalty kick in the 47th minute to defeat Faith Lutheran on Saturday in Sparks and win its first girls soccer state championship.
The Crusaders enter the state tournament in Reno as the Mountain Region champions with an unbeaten record and a team full of skilled, versatile players.
Estevan Zavala and and Alan Lopez each scored two second-half goals as Tech’s boys soccer team rallied to stun host Bishop Gorman and win 2-1 on Wednesday.
Silverado’s Kristyn Lommason and Vanessa Gallegos each scored second-half goals and the visiting Skyhawks blanked Spring Valley in girls soccer on Thursday, 2-0.
Tesfu Mebretom scored in the 60th minute Thursday to lift Clark’s boys soccer team to a 1-0 road win over Desert Oasis.
Caitlin Shannon and Jenson Boman each had a goal and an assist Thursday to lead Coronado’s girls soccer team to a 2-0 home win over Silverado.
Coronado forward John Lynam buried two penalty kicks to lift the host Cougars to a 3-1 victory over Las Vegas High School on Tuesday afternoon.
College recruiters often see Chaparral’s football field from the highway as they drive past to see local prospects. A few of those coaches are actually stopping at the school this season thanks in part to senior Richard Nelson.
Jose Ramirez scored two first-half goals Monday to help Legacy’s boys soccer team to a 2-1 win at Palo Verde.
Monica Willhite’s goal with 15 minutes left in the match Monday lifted Foothill’s girls soccer team to a 2-1 win at Basic.
