The underdog role fit Palo Verde perfectly in the Sunset Region quarterfinals on Tuesday as the Panthers rallied from an early deficit to down host Centennial, 15-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-18.
Centennial
Centennial’s girls cross country team couldn’t have had a better day Saturday.
Christof Glad scored in the first half, and Moises Medina tacked on a second-half goal Thursday as host Virgin Valley’s boys soccer team shocked defending Sunset Region champion Palo Verde, 2-0.
Competing against opponents who were up to 80 pounds heavier than him had its disadvantages for Clark wrestler Jacob Chaparian.
Jaymee Luke is a four-year starter on the girls soccer team in the fall and a sprinter in track and field in the spring.
Arbor View’s boys soccer team didn’t claim a title of any sort on Monday.
Jenna Wyson and Samantha Arteaga went 3-0 in doubles, including the clinching point in the third round on Wednesday to lead Silverado’s girls tennis team to a 10-8 home win over Cimarron-Memorial.
Schoolwork remains the top priority for the Crusaders, but their scores get getting better.
Faith Lutheran junior Chase Wood fell just 11 seconds short of the Division I-A state cross-country state title last year. He”s been hard at work this summer to make sure he”s the first one to cross the line this season.