Athletes of the Week — Jan. 31
Moapa Valley sophomore Lainey Cornwall (3) shoots the ball during the Class 1A girls regional basketball final between Moapa Valley High School and Virgin Valley High School at Sunrise High School in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Moapa Valley High School won. Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @bleblancphoto
Centennial’s Nico Antuna, left, ties up with Durango’s Kaden Renshaw during their 138-pound championship match on Saturday, in the Sunset Region tournament at Cimarron-Memorial. Antuna won, 11-2. (W.G. Ramirez/Las Vegas Review Journal)
Liberty’s Julian Strawther (0) dribbles around Coronado’s Patrick Simms (22) at Liberty High School on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Liberty won 98-87. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Boys basketball
Julian Strawther, Liberty
The sophomore forward scored 31 of his 45 points in the second half in a 98-87 home victory over Coronado. He was 6-for-9 on 3-pointers and had seven rebounds.
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Girls basketball
Lainey Cornwall, Moapa Valley
The junior kept the Pirates undefeated in league play, scoring a total of 55 points in two victories. Cornwall scored 36 points in a 59-43 victory over rival Virgin Valley.
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Flag football
Brinkley McCoy, Las Vegas
The sophomore rushed for 306 yards and four touchdowns in a 59-24 home triumph over Eldorado on Jan. 25. She also rushed for 170 yards and a TD in a 63-38 win over the Sundevils on Jan. 22.
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Wrestling
Nico Antuna, Centennial
The senior 138-pounder won his 200th career match with a pin against Palo Verde.
