SUNRISE MOUNTAIN
Head coach: Antonio Morales, first season
2014 record: 2-16 (1-11 Sunrise, seventh)
Outlook: Morales, the team’s third head coach in as many seasons, hopes to bring some stability and success to the Miners’ program.
“For the upcoming season, we expect to be competitive in every game, laying the foundation for the future of Miner baseball,” Morales said.
The RJ Cup recognizes the top high school athletic programs in Southern Nevada based on their performance across the fall, winter and spring seasons.
Major changes are coming to Nevada high school sports in 2026, including another new football format. Here are five storylines reporter Alex Wright will be following.
It was hard to dwindle the list down, but here are Las Vegas Review-Journal high school sports reporter Alex Wright’s five most memorable stories from 2025.
More than 60 high school athletes from across Southern Nevada signed with colleges Wednesday on the first national signing day for the class of 2026.
Three-star Desert Pines sophomore Mike Taylor, a tight end and linebacker, picked up offers from Oregon, Washington and more this offseason.
Three former Southern Nevada high school baseball players were selected on the second day of the MLB draft Monday.
Basic shortstop Tate Southisene was selected in the first round of the MLB draft on Sunday. Southisene helped the Wolves win the 5A state title in May.
School district documents offer a likely explanation for why Dustin Romero didn’t coach the defending state champions in this year’s playoffs.
Basic baseball coach Gino DiMaria led the Wolves to the 5A state title this season and was named the Nevada Preps Coach of the Year for his efforts.
Standout performances from Basic, Faith Lutheran, Palo Verde and Durango highlight the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada baseball team.
