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Notes: Sophomore big man Isaiah Cottrell blossoms for Bishop Gorman

Isaiah Cottrell, a 6-foot-9-inch sophomore, is the latest elite prospect to man the middle for the top-ranked Gaels. He already has 19 scholarship offers and is the No. 30 prospect in his class, per Rivals.com.

NOTES: Return to running back suits Christian Marshall just fine

Christian Marshall returned to running back after being injured in a season-opening loss and will carry a streak of five consecutive games with at least 100 rushing yards into Friday’s Class 4A Sunset Region semifinal against top-ranked Bishop Gorman.

NOTES: NIAA sets vote to nix postseason ban

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association last year quickly rebuffed a proposal to allow member schools to play in a postseason football bowl game.

Fourteen months later, the NIAA is at least willing to reconsider a similar request.

NOTES: Las Vegas High’s Savoy hopes to catch recruiters’ eyes on AAU circuit

Patrick Savoy didn”t receive any scholarship offers after completing an all-state senior season with Las Vegas High. But the 6-foot-4-inch shooting guard hopes that will change this spring when he plays with Dream Vision AAU on the travel basketball circuit.

NOTES: Gaels, Pilots ranked in preseason poll

Bishop Gorman, the three-time defending Division I state champion, was ranked No. 4 in the USA Today Super 25 preseason boys basketball rankings.