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2018 Durango Softball Capsule

Destiny Cisneros is one of nine returning starters for Durango. Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

February 26, 2018 - 10:04 pm

DURANGO

Head coach: Roy Goodell, third season

2017 record: 23-11 (12-6 Southwest/third)

Returning letter winners (starters): Nine (nine)

Top players: P/1B Trinity Valentine (Sr.), CF Keely Thompson (Sr.), 2B Katy Fazendin (Jr.), SS Destiny Cisneros (So.), C Lexi Geraldo (Sr.)

Outlook: The Trailblazers had a breakout season last year.

With nine starters returning, Durango should be in the hunt for the Southwest League title.

Palo Verde softball star named Nevada Preps Girls Athlete of the Year

By Alex Wright / RJ

June 20, 2025 - 4:11 pm

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.

Meet the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada softball team

By Alex Wright / RJ

June 13, 2025 - 4:36 pm

Standout performers from Palo Verde’s 25-0 season highlight the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada softball team.

Northern teams to stay in 5A for spring sports after NIAA meeting

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 21, 2025 - 11:51 am

Northern Nevada schools will remain in Class 5A in all spring sports after a NIAA realignment meeting decision Wednesday.

3 takeaways from spring sports season: Southern teams rule 5A again

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 19, 2025 - 7:01 am

The high school sports season is over after all eight spring sports crowned state champions last week. Here are three takeaways from the spring sports season.

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4A state softball: Basic pounds past Dragons for 2nd straight title

By Lucas Gordon Special to the / RJ

May 17, 2025 - 7:58 pm

The Basic softball team had to defeat Doral Academy twice Saturday to claim the Class 4A state championship — and did it ever.

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3A-1A state baseball/softball: The Meadows falls in 3A final

By Jacob Powers / RJ

May 17, 2025 - 7:34 pm

State baseball and softball champions were crowned in Class 3A through 1A on Saturday across Nevada. The Meadows baseball team fell just short.

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Perfect: Palo Verde softball caps undefeated season with title — PHOTOS

By Carter Eckl Special to the / RJ

May 17, 2025 - 6:15 pm

Palo Verde defeated Centennial in the Class 5A state championship game Saturday at UNR’s Hixson Park to become the state’s first undefeated softball champion.

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4A-1A roundup: Silverado baseball, Basic softball reach title games

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

May 16, 2025 - 9:25 pm

The state baseball and softball championship games are set for Class 4A through 1A. Check out the details from Friday’s state tournament action.

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Palo Verde, Centennial will play for 5A state softball title — PHOTOS

By Carter Eckl Special to the / RJ

May 16, 2025 - 8:18 pm

The Palo Verde softball team will look to cap an undefeated season in Saturday’s Class 5A state championship game against Centennial.

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State roundup: Durango prevails in 12th to reach 4A title game — PHOTOS

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

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Check out the results from the state baseball and softball tournaments in Class 4A through 1A, including Durango advancing to the 4A baseball title game.