Review-Journal softball rankings — May 2

Coronado’s Tatum Spangler pitches against Basic during a softball game at Coronado High School in Henderson on Friday, April 27, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph

More Stories

Which high schools have the best athletic programs? Introducing the RJ Cup

Bishop Gorman players pose for photos with the trophy after defeating Arbor View to win the Ope ...

Eye on 2026: New high school football format (another one?) creates issues

Basic's Tate Southisene (2) kisses the trophy as he and teammates celebrate their extra-in ...

RJ sports writer Alex Wright’s 5 favorite stories of 2025

A crowd of family and friends applauds for Aaliah Spaight during Bishop Gorman High School&#x20 ...

‘It feels great’: Southern Nevada standouts sign with colleges — PHOTOS

Las Vegas Review-Journal

May 2, 2018 - 2:11 pm

Class 4A

School	Record	Previous
1. Palo Verde	26-7	1
2. Shadow Ridge	20-9	2
3. Sierra Vista	23-7	4
4. Centennial	20-14	3
5. Coronado	22-8	5
6. Basic	20-8	7
7. Desert Oasis	23-7	6
8. Durango	22-9-1	8
9. Liberty	18-6	9
10. Rancho	18-14	10

Class 3A

School	Record	Previous
1. Pahrump Valley	20-7	3
2. Moapa Valley	19-6	1
3. Boulder City	18-9	2
4. Chaparral	13-5	4
5. Virgin Valley	13-12	5

Which high schools have the best athletic programs? Introducing the RJ Cup

By Alex Wright / RJ

January 16, 2026 - 4:38 pm

The RJ Cup recognizes the top high school athletic programs in Southern Nevada based on their performance across the fall, winter and spring seasons.

Eye on 2026: New high school football format (another one?) creates issues

By Alex Wright / RJ

January 3, 2026 - 9:06 am

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.

RJ sports writer Alex Wright’s 5 favorite stories of 2025

By Alex Wright / RJ

December 25, 2025 - 7:00 am

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.

‘It feels great’: Southern Nevada standouts sign with colleges — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 12, 2025 - 6:14 pm

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.

Palo Verde's Taylor Johns hits the ball during a softball game at Arbor View High School on Mon ...

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.

Palo Verde pitcher Ava Koenig (24) winds up a pitch against Centennial during the NIAA 5A South ...

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.

Reno players celebrate their first score of the game against Basic during the final of the 5A b ...

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.

Basic players celebrate a tying run by Dillon Lee (18) against Reno during the final of the 5A ...

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.