Thunderbirds top Spring Mountain, secure playoff berth

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October 30, 2008 - 3:27 pm

Indian Springs' Adam Reinke threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for a 30-yard score to help the Thunderbirds (5-4, 3-3 Southern League) clinch the South’s final playoff spot in Class 1A with a 54-36 win over visiting Spring Mountain on Thursday.

Indian Springs built a 29-0 halftime lead and ran the margin to 41-0 on Junior Baker’s 85-yard kickoff return and Reinke’s 10-yard pass to Nick Vandever, who also scored on a 34-yarder.

Baker hauled in a 59-yard scoring strike from Reinke and rushed for 149 yards and a score.

David Edwards had two touchdown runs and a TD catch for Spring Mountain (3-6, 2-4).

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Graney: For 1 day, NIAA football was exactly as it should be

By Ed Graney / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 9:33 am

There was no talk about ranking systems Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium. Just special memories being created by the eight schools fighting for state titles.

Basic batter Ace Sapp (5) warms up his swing while on deck to bat during the baseball game agai ...

Prep rankings: 5A baseball stays competitive with key games looming

By Alex Wright / RJ

April 7, 2025 - 6:00 am

Check out where the top high school teams stand in the Review-Journal’s baseball, softball and boys volleyball rankings. Also includes are games to watch this week.

New push for ‘Smart Heart Law’ in Nevada aims to save young athletes’ lives

By Traci Wilson / RJ

March 3, 2025 - 10:34 am

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.

Coronado players celebrate after defeating Shadow Ridge in a volleyball game at Coronado High S ...

Coronado girls down Gorman for 5A volleyball region title

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 5, 2022 - 6:19 pm

The Coronado girls volleyball team swept Bishop Gorman to win the Class 5A Southern Region final Saturday at Palo Verde. Both teams advance to the state tournament.

Arbor View’s quarterback Michael Kearns (7) looks to throw the ball during the first hal ...

Arbor View, Desert Pines ready to challenge Liberty, Gorman

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 3, 2022 - 6:00 pm

Arbor View and Desert Pines are embracing the opportunities they have against Liberty and Bishop Gorman, respectively, in Friday’s Class 5A Southern Region semifinals.

The Coronado girls golf team poses with the Class 5A state championship trophy. (Joe Sawaia)

Coronado, Palo Verde celebrate 5A golf, tennis titles

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 3, 2022 - 3:38 pm

Coronado set a state record with its score of 11-under at the Class 5A girls golf state championship. In tennis, Palo Verde swept the boys and girls 5A championships.

Bishop Gorman’s Jeremiah Vessel (5) reaches to slap hands with teammates after sacking F ...

Gorman rolls past Faith Lutheran in playoff opener — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 27, 2022 - 9:16 pm

Bishop Gorman racked up 432 yards of total offense to Faith Lutheran’s 19 on the Gaels’ way to a 72-0 rout in the Class 5A playoff opener.

Bishop Gorman's Devon Rice (3) celebrates a ruling touchdown with Zak Yamauchi (56) during the ...

Gorman quarterback tosses 5 TDs in rout of Palo Verde — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 14, 2022 - 9:45 pm

Bishop Gorman quarterback Micah Alejado threw five touchdown passes as the Gaels rolled past Palo Verde 70-0 Friday night in a Class 5A Desert League game.

Samantha, left, and Natasha Lawrence as seniors from the Centennial High School softball team w ...

Coronavirus denies high school athletes chance at winning state title

By Ed Graney / RJ

May 13, 2020 - 7:41 pm

High school state tournaments would have been staged in numerous divisions and sports across the valley this week, all canceled due to the coronavirus.

The Rancho High School football field, which was deemed unfit to play on during the summer of 2 ...

Worn-out fields small part of maintenance backlog plaguing CCSD

By Ed Graney / RJ

April 11, 2020 - 5:49 pm

The RJ is focusing on the issue of deferred maintenance in “State of Disrepair,” an occasional series that will examine how CCSD and other government agencies deal with projects that need doing but are unfunded.