ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Sullivan, Brown boast game for all seasons
Thursday July 02, 2009
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Juggling homework, five sports between them and recruiting processes that netted both college scholarships, Marcus Sullivan and Johnna Brown didn’t have much downtime as high school seniors.
But that didn’t stop the multiple-sport standouts from enjoying the past year.
Sullivan, a...
BASEBALL
SPRING SPORTS AWARDS: Valley's Wharton leads area honorees
Wednesday July 01, 2009
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A state record in the 100-meter dash was never important to Valley’s Garic Wharton.
But if it came while winning a Class 4A state title, the junior sprinter figured he’d take it.
Wharton, who made history with a 10.39-second 100 in the state meet May 22, has been named the Las Vegas...
FOOTBALL
RECRUITING: Southern Cal going for set of Gaels' Grimble cousins
Wednesday July 01, 2009
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Bishop Gorman’s Xavier Grimble is widely ranked as the nation’s No. 1 tight end in the class of 2010 and has given an oral commitment to Southern California.
But he might not turn out as the most sought-after recruit in his own family.
That title could belong to Jalen Grimble, a...
SOCCER
Late coach still inspires former Gaels
Tuesday June 30, 2009
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A tattoo on John Vaccaro’s back depicts a crucifix with the wings of an angel and reads, “A Man Of A Lifetime Victor Arbelaez 1953-2007 My Hero.”
As Vaccaro and three former Bishop Gorman High School soccer teammates embark on their college careers this fall, they’ll...
BASEBALL
Durango product Reynolds signs with Angels
Monday June 29, 2009
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Former Durango pitcher Danny Reynolds wasn’t certain he would sign a professional contract after being chosen by the Los Angeles Angels in the sixth round of baseball’s amateur draft on June 10.
He also had the option of fulfilling his college commitment to Dixie State (Utah).
But...
BASEBALL
Harper voted nation’s top player by Baseball America; first non-senior winner
Thursday June 25, 2009
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In a month full of honors and headlines, Las Vegas High baseball standout Bryce Harper made another by being named national High School Player of the Year by Baseball America.
Harper, a sophomore, became the first non-senior to receive the award and is the 18th annual winner. Harper graced the...
BASEBALL
Kelley Showcase set for Saturday
Thursday June 25, 2009
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The annual Kelley Showcase, which features a team of Southern Nevada’s top high school baseball players against a squad from Northern Nevada, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Bishop Manogue High in Reno.
Following is the roster for the Southern Nevada team, which will be coached by...
BASEBALL
Gorman's Malm honored by USA Today
Wednesday June 24, 2009
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Postseason honors kept rolling in Wednesday for the Bishop Gorman baseball team.
Gorman senior first baseman/pitcher Jeff Malm was tabbed as a first-team selection on USA Today’s All-USA Baseball Team.
The honor came one day after the Gaels were named Baseball America’s High School...
BASEBALL
Baseball America tabs Bishop Gorman as nation's top team
Tuesday June 23, 2009
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By winning an American Legion World Series last summer and a fourth straight Class 4A state title in May, Bishop Gorman’s departing baseball seniors have already enjoyed a decorated send-off.
But it became even sweeter Tuesday, when the Gaels were named Baseball America’s High School...
GOLF
Faith Lutheran's Kato wins USGA Junior Amateur Qualifier
Tuesday June 23, 2009
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Faith Lutheran junior boys golfer Yuki Kato shot a 4-under-par 68 at Boulder Creek on Tuesday to earn medalist honors at a USGA Junior Amateur Qualifier.
Kato finished the 36-hole event at 10-under 134, three strokes ahead of Wilson Bateman and Palo Verde’s Nick Roman, who tied for second...
BASKETBALL
COMMENTARY: Adoptive parents give local prep star stability
Saturday June 20, 2009
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Children will wake Sunday and run to their fathers, to present him with cards and gifts and words of affection. Lance Ringler will feel such love from two, from the son he and wife Missy had six years ago and the daughter they wanted to raise since first holding her as an infant.
Mother. Father....
BASEBALL
Bonanza standout earning accolades
Saturday June 20, 2009
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Kris Bryant’s “crazy summer” has just begun, but the Bonanza baseball star is already making a case to join Bryce Harper as a probable first-round pick in next year’s major league draft.
Bryant, who will be a senior infielder at Bonanza next season, was named the No. 1...
