Shad Mayfield won the all-around title by $676 on Saturday, the final night of the National Finals Rodeo. Here are three takeaways from this year’s NFR.
Alex Wright
High School Sports Reporter
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Alex Wright joined the Review-Journal staff as a high school sports reporter on October 2022. He was previously a sports intern at the RJ. Alex was born and raised in Las Vegas and is in his fourth year at UNLV, majoring in journalism and media studies, with a concentration in sports media. Alex currently serves as the editor-in-chief for UNLV's student newspaper, the Scarlet & Gray Free Press. He previously was the sports editor for the paper last school year after being a sports staff writer for a year and a half.
Dean Thompson jumped up from fourth place to win the bareback riding title. He was one of eight champions crowned on the final day of the National Finals Rodeo.
Standout performers from Bishop Gorman, Arbor View and Faith Lutheran highlight the All-Southern Nevada football team.
The Palo Verde boys and girls bowling teams claimed wins Friday at The Orleans. Here are photos from the matches.
Coleman Proctor won his team roping go-round Friday and has taken the lead in the all-around standings from Shad Mayfield. The National Finals Rodeo ends Saturday.
Standout performers from Bishop Gorman, Coronado and Durango highlight the All-Southern Nevada girls volleyball team.
Barrel racer Kassie Mowry, riding a horse her late fiance owned, has won five straight go-rounds at NFR and has taken the lead in the overall standings.
Standout performances from Coronado’s record-breaking, state-championship winning team highlight the Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys soccer team.
Bareback rider Rocker Steiner has a wrist injury and suffered a scary fall at NFR, but the 20-year-old is in contention for his first world title.
Standout performers from Faith Lutheran, Liberty, Coronado and Bishop Gorman highlight the All-Southern Nevada girls soccer team.
Josh Frost is on top of the bull riding overall standings at the National Finals Rodeo after missing the prior three months due to an injury.
Coronado’s boys basketball team claimed a home win over Las Vegas High in a boys basketball game Tuesday. Here are photos from the game.
Standout performers from Shadow Ridge, Desert Oasis and Faith Lutheran highlight the All-Southern Nevada boys cross country team.
Saddle bronc rider Ryder Wright is battling to win his third title at this year’s NFR. Wright won his go-round Sunday with his younger brother, Stetson Wright, watching.
Nevada high school football could see fewer state title games in future years based on a proposal that was given preliminary approval by the NIAA on Monday.