Bishop Gorman’s boys and girls basketball teams claimed significant wins over other 5A state title contenders at the Big City Showdown. Here are three takeaways.
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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.
The Orlando Magic selected former Bishop Gorman guard Jase Richardson in the first round of last month’s draft. Richardson is one of eight locals at this year’s Summer League.
School district documents offer a likely explanation for why Dustin Romero didn’t coach the defending state champions in this year’s playoffs.
Coronado’s boys soccer team, which finished 28-0 and broke eight state records en route to the Class 5A state title, is the Nevada Preps Team of the Year.
Taylor Johns led Palo Verde’s softball team to an undefeated season and the Class 5A state title, earning the honor of Nevada Preps Girls Athlete of the Year.
Bishop Gorman safety Jett Washington, Nevada’s top class of 2026 high school football recruit, announced his college commitment Thursday.
SLAM! Nevada wrestler Manuel Saldate won his fourth individual state title this season, which earned him Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Year honors.
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.
Faith Lutheran and Liberty’s showdown in the 5A girls soccer state championship match was named the Nevada Preps Game of the Year.
Standout performances from Basic, Faith Lutheran, Palo Verde and Durango highlight the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada baseball team.
Standout performers from Palo Verde’s 25-0 season highlight the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada softball team.
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association announced that it will sanction boys and girls lacrosse as a high school varsity sport starting in 2026-27.
Standout performers from Shadow Ridge, Desert Oasis and Legacy highlight the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys track and field team.
Standout performances from Centennial, Legacy, Faith Lutheran and Palo Verde highlight the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada girls track and field team.
Andres Pollard, a three-star football recruit at Clark, announced his commitment to a Big Ten school that has made an impression on several of the city’s top prospects.
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Three hours before his clients arrived at the Las Vegas Grand Prix last year, Nevada Stupak was already there, walking the route they’d take that evening. He rode the shuttle to time it. Scoped out the Paddock Club grounds. Found the spots where the light would hit just right for photos. Reserved the best table in the hospitality suite. Even talked his way into getting them front-row seats for a driver’s speech.
Five-star Bishop Gorman safety Jett Washington was one of nine Gaels to sign on National Signing Day. Clark athlete Dre Pollard flipped from a Big 10 school to an ACC school.
Quarterback Maika Eugenio starred, and Bishop Gorman rolled past Arbor View to win the Open Division state football championship Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium.
Quarterback Micah Alejado, who led Bishop Gorman to the 2023 mythical national championship, now directs the run-and-shoot offense for the Rainbow Warriors.
The NIAA approved a drastic change Wednesday to its realignment structure and postseason format that will impact Bishop Gorman and the national schedule it plays.
