Wrestling

Desert Oasis’ Desi-Rae Young, left, looks to shoot against Bishop Gorman’s Tiern ...

Here are some of the top performances for the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 2.

Matthew Rodgers of Cimarron-Memorial High School (in dark jersey) and Marc Williams from Sha ...

Mountain Region: Matthew Rodgers’ win lifts Cimarron to title

By W.G. Ramirez / RJ

February 4, 2019 - 5:51 pm

Cimarron-Memorial’s Matthew Rodgers avenged three regular-season losses to Shadow Ridge’s Marc Williams by winning 3-1 in overtime in the 160-pound division, to help the Spartans win the region championship, 231-228½.

Desert Region: Green Valley claims ninth straight region title

By Doug Drowley / RJ

February 2, 2019 - 7:00 pm

The Gators, who won eight consecutive Sunset Region titles, beat new rival and runner-up Spring Valley, 202-154½. Foothill was third at 132 points.

Small schools: Boulder City claims 3A Southern Region title

February 2, 2019 - 5:55 pm

Boulder City’s wrestling team had three individual champions on Saturday to claim the team title at the Class 3A Southern Region tournament at Overton.

Faith Lutheran’s Connor Bourne prepares to pin Eldorado’s Marques Anaya-Casarez ...

Mountian Region: Faith Lutheran’s Connor Bourne eyes region crown

By W.G. Ramirez / RJ

February 1, 2019 - 8:42 pm

Connor Bourne, who has a 171-29 record during his high school career after pinning Eldorado’s Marques Anaya-Casarez in the 182-pound quarterfinals on Friday, will face Centennial’s Ike Edwards in Saturday’s semifinal round, which begins at 10 am at Bonanza.

Desert Region: Spring Valley’s Andres Garcia rolls into semifinals

By Doug Drowley / RJ

February 1, 2019 - 8:18 pm

Andres Garcia, who hasn’t lost to an opponent from Nevada all season long, was on the mat at Clark High Friday afternoon and evening for a total of 2 minutes, 18 seconds.

Small schools: Boulder City takes first-day lead in Class 3A Southern meet

February 1, 2019 - 7:13 pm

Boulder City holds the lead after Friday’s opening rounds of the Class 3A Southern Region wrestling tournament in Overton.

Daniel Law, right, lifts Trace Everett during wrestling practice on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, a ...

Southern Nevada Wrestling Leaders

January 31, 2019 - 5:16 pm

Here are the top records as submitted by coaches for Southern Nevada wrestlers prior to the region tournaments.

Faith Lutheran’s Brevin Walter (23) looks to pass the ball while under pressure from R ...

Athletes of the Week — Jan. 30

January 30, 2019 - 5:07 pm

Here are some of the top performances from the week of Jan. 21-26.

Roundup: Akram Zerhouni helps Sierra Vista cruise past Diamondbacks

January 24, 2019 - 9:46 pm

Akram Zerhouni pinned his 138-pound opponent in 1 minute, 3 seconds on Thursday to help host Sierra Vista’s wrestling team to a 64-18 win over Desert Oasis.

Roundup: Foothill controls lower weights, tops Coronado

January 23, 2019 - 9:51 pm

Foothill’s wrestling team dominated the lower weights Wednesday, taking the the lightest six weight classes by fall or forfeit, en route to a 54-27 home victory over Coronado.

Faith Lutheran’s Kelsey Howryla (34) shields the ball during a game against Palo Verde ...

Athletes of the Week — Jan. 23

January 23, 2019 - 4:49 pm

Here are some of the top performances from the week of Jan. 14-19.

Roundup: Gavin Beaman’s quick pin helps Arbor View top Palo Verde

January 22, 2019 - 9:57 pm

Gavin Beaman pinned his opponent in just seven seconds to win at 170 pounds and lead Arbor View’s wrestling team to a 45-28 road win over Palo Verde on Tuesday.