Sure enough, league play in the Class 4A Sunset Region and Class 3A starts this week, the true indicator that summer is done. Even Bishop Gorman is taking a break from irking out-of-state fanbases to play a Southwest League contest against Bonanza. (I didn’t include that game in my picks, but, spoiler alert, Gorman is going to win.)
The Skyhawks seemingly contend for a state team title every five years, and Saturday was no different as they overcame injuries and wintry conditions to claim the championship at the Division I state track and field meet at Carson High.
Blake Porter”s grand slam with two outs in the top of the seventh inning Monday keyed a seven-run uprising that helped the Palo Verde baseball team to an 8-4 win over Carson (California) in the Blazer Spring Bash at Centennial.
Adrian Ojeda and fellow senior Robert Razo each won individual state titles at Star of the Desert Arena, helping Green Valley capture its fifth consecutive team championship at the Division I state wrestling tournament.
Follow the link for postseason football honors, as selected by coaches. All-league, all-region and all-state teams will be posted as they are received.
The prep football season is winding down, and for the Division I-A teams, this is the final week of the regular season.
Follow the link for some of last week’s top performances.
Jose Lopez had three goals and two assists in the second half Monday to help Spring Valley’s boys soccer team to a 5-2 win at Sierra Vista.
Myah Maxwell had 20 kills and 11 digs, and Saipeti Fuiava added 19 kills and 14 digs to lead Legacy’s girls volleyball team to a 22-25, 25-19, 25-23, 22-25, 15-9 victory over host Rancho on Monday.
Palo Verde boys golf coach Todd Steffenhagen knew sophomore Jack Trent was a special player from the moment the two met and played 18 holes last summer at TPC Las Vegas.
