Green Valley Sports - Las Vegas Sun

Drag racing a tasty treat for this novice: From the Press Box:; Monday, April 6, 2009; By Ray Brewer; Tasty foot-long corn dogs, juicy roasted turkey legs and pink lemonade were on my lunch menu last weekend. Who wouldn't love that combination on a Sunday afternoon?

Deep Coronado squad closes in on program's first state championship: PREP GOLF: Talented freshman leads undefeated Cougars; Friday, April 3, 2009; By Steve Silver; A.J. McInerney watched helplessly from the sidelines as the Coronado boys' golf team allowed a one stroke lead to slip away in the final nine holes of the 4A state championship last year at TPC Las Vegas to cross-valley rival Palo Verde. McInerney, then in eighth grade, decided that day to set a goal of winning a state title before graduating in 2012. But the second best freshman in the nation according to the Golfweek/Titleleist Performance Index might only have to wait a few weeks before that dream becomes reality.

Nomadic sprinter finds sweet home on Liberty's track: PREP SPORTS:; Monday, March 30, 2009; By Brett Okamoto; After bouncing between four high schools in four years, Liberty senior Shaun Murray is sick of nobody knowing his name. This track season he is hoping to change that by putting his name in a spot where it hopefully won't move for a long time — the record books.

Sunrise Mountain finds first football coach: PREP FOOTBALL:; Wednesday, March 25, 2009; By Brett Okamoto; Right about the time Jason Basso had given up looking for a football head coaching job in Las Vegas for next season, a job found him.

Tech slugger strikes fear in opposing pitchers: Prep Baseball:; Thursday, March 19, 2009; By Garrett Downing; Chris Sambol has become accustomed to hitting pitches he does not like. During his baseball career at Southeast Career and Technical Academy, opponents have tried to limit his power at the plate by walking him or offering up a steady diet of breaking balls.

Hard work pays off for Coronado runner: Thursday, March 19, 2009; By Ray Brewer; There is a reason why Coronado senior long distance runner Michaelanne Laurent has had a record setting career for the Cougars.

No surprise in Silverado's upset of Bishop Gorman: From the Press Box:; Monday, March 16, 2009; By Ray Brewer; Sure, it was only one victory. But for the Silverado High baseball team, its 4-2 triumph against Bishop Gorman on Friday in the season opener for both schools was more than another tally in the win column.

Green Valley high golfer swings his way to success: PREP GOLF:; Thursday, March 12, 2009; By Jeff Pope; Some golfers play a lifetime and never shoot a 64. Ryan Green did it Feb. 7 and he is just 16 years old. Green, a junior at Green Valley High, said he was focused and confident when he shot 8-under par in the first round at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Course in Palm Springs, Calif.

Green Valley baseball aims for state title: Prep Baseball:; Thursday, March 12, 2009; By Ray Brewer; Nick Garritano's voice becomes full of enthusiasm when he talks about the history of the Green Valley High baseball program he helms. The Gators have captured eight state titles since opening in 1992, including six straight from 1993 to 1998, and Garritano does not hesitate telling his players how fortunate they are to wear the Green Valley blue and green.

Centennial captures Southern Nevada title: PREP SOCCER: Bulldogs capitalize on second chance, score game-winner on a corner kick; Wednesday, March 11, 2009; By Brett Okamoto; Centennial claimed its second consecutive Southern Nevada championship with a 1-0 win over Coronado Wednesday at Bettye Wilson Park. It was the fourth time in school history the Bulldogs finished the season on top, but this one came with a twist.

Canyon Springs hires former UNLV, AFL star to lead football program: PREP FOOTBALL:; Tuesday, March 10, 2009; By Brett Okamoto; Canyon Springs announced assistant coach and former Arena Football League star Hunkie Cooper has been promoted as football head coach for the 2009 season. Prior to arriving at Canyon Springs in 2005, Cooper worked as an assistant coach at Bishop Gorman and in the AFL with the Utah Blaze.

Bishop Gorman announces new football coach: prep sports:; Tuesday, March 10, 2009; By Ray Brewer; Tony Sanchez took one step on Bishop Gorman High's campus and knew he had found a home. He was at the Summerlin Catholic school to interview for its head football coaching position and just needed one tour through its 36-acre, multi-million dollar campus to be sold.

Bishop Gorman set to hire new coach: PREP FOOTBALL:; Monday, March 9, 2009; By Ray Brewer; Bishop Gorman High should have its new football coach by Tuesday.

Centennial shuts out Bishop Gorman for Sunset title: PREP SOCCER:; Monday, March 9, 2009; By Garrett Downing; The Centennial girls' soccer team had the kind of second chance few teams get. Senior Julie Owens wanted to make the most of that opportunity. With the girls' Sunset Regional championship on the line against Bishop Gorman, Owens led the Bulldogs with a pair of goals, defeating Gorman 2-0 at Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex and returning the Bulldogs to the Southern Nevada State Championship for the second consecutive season.

Budget cuts behind trimming football season by one game: PREP FOOTBALL: Season will start Sept. 4 instead of last Friday in August; Monday, March 9, 2009; By Ray Brewer; One of Nevada’s oldest high school football rivalries will be put on hold for the foreseeable future starting next fall. The annual “Jug Game” between Basic and Boulder City highs, which is usually the season opener for both schools on the last Friday of August, was canceled after the Clark County School District eliminated the opening week contests it referred to as hall-of-fame games.