Silverado - Las Vegas Sun

Defending state champion Canyon Springs peaking at right time, knocks off Silverado: high school basketball:; Wed, Feb 15, 2012 (9:59 p.m.); By Ray Brewer; The defending state champion Canyon Springs High basketball team appears primed to make another run at the title. The Pioneers opened the Sunrise Regional playoffs Wednesday by leading visiting Silverado for virtually the entire game in a 71-62 quarterfinal victory.

Basketball playoff roundup: Quarterfinal games could produce exciting finishes in balanced Sunrise Region: HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL:; Wednesday, February 15, 2012; By Ray Brewer; We’ve never seen a basketball postseason like this. When Sunrise Regional playoffs start Wednesday night with four quarterfinal games, the general consensus is that each of the tournament’s eight teams have an equal chance to win the title. Yes, there is that much parity.

Silverado basketball blows fourth quarter lead, then rallies for win in final seconds: high school basketball: The Skyhawks take sole possession of first place in the Southeast with an 11-2 record; Thursday, February 9, 2012; By Ray Brewer; The Silverado High basketball team led visiting Coronado by nine points Wednesday in the fourth quarter of a key Southeast Division game, but faded down the stretch in surrendering a 15-4 scoring run to trail by four points with less than a minute remaining.

Green Valley boys more than a one-player show in victory against Silverado: high school basketball: Top player and DePaul commit Durrell McDonald leads the way for Gators, but others contribute in win; Saturday, January 28, 2012; By Ray Brewer; With less than a minute remaining in Friday’s basketball game, Green Valley High senior guard Durrell McDonald dribbled past the full court press of defenders from visiting Silverado High and found himself in the clear on the fast break. Instead of continuing for what would have been an easy two points, the guard riffled a perfect pass to teammate Devan Kohn near the basket. Kohn easily converted the layup, putting on the final touches in Green Valley’s 71-58 victory.

Henderson council to appoint new member, rather than hold special election: City council approves legal advertisment to seek candidates for Ward 3 post being vacated by Kathleen Vermillion; Tuesday, December 20, 2011; By Aida Ahmed; The Henderson City Council voted Tuesday night to appoint a new council member for the Ward 3 seat to replace outgoing Kathleen Vermillion, rather than hold a special election.

City of Henderson to recycle Christmas trees: Tuesday, December 20, 2011; By Aida Ahmed; The city of Henderson is reminding all residents that they can recycle their holiday Christmas trees to be used for city parks and landscaping.

Henderson opens newly renovated Silver Springs Park: Recreation:; Wednesday, November 23, 2011; By Aida Ahmed; Henderson's Silver Springs Park reopened last week, after nearly a year of renovations. The 6.8-acre park, 1950 Silver Springs Parkway, is now equipped with turf areas, a new playground with shade, a walking course, a lighted ball field and restrooms.

Henderson hosts Global Solar Summit: Monday, October 31, 2011; By Aida Ahmed; Nevada can be a leader in solar energy. And the city of Henderson wants solar manufacturers and developers to know that.

Silverado upsets Green Valley to send division rivals down a spot in postseason: high school football:; Thursday, October 27, 2011; By Case Keefer; Silverado senior Izaiah Thurmon capped off his high school football career with one of his finest performances. Thurmon rushed for just less than 250 yards as Silverado upset Green Valley 27-20 to close the season.

Henderson holiday decorating contest under way: Tuesday, October 25, 2011; By Aida Ahmed; Hanging skeletons on your lawn? Carved pumpkins out by the doorway? Already have the Christmas lights out?

Moapa Valley capitalizes on Silverado mistakes en route to big win: high school football:; Saturday, October 22, 2011; By Case Keefer; The Moapa Valley defense is playing like one of Southern Nevada’s most elite units. The Pirates notched their second straight shutout Friday night by beating Silverado 27-0.

Foothill passing game produces another victory: Saturday, October 15, 2011; By Case Keefer; Foothill sophomore quarterback Drew Doxtator has gone from an unknown at the beginning of the season to one of the valley’s best passers. Doxtator had yet another big night for the Falcons Friday in a 28-13 Homecoming victory over the Silverado Skyhawks. Doxtator threw for all four touchdowns.

Friends hoping to make frozen popcorn a hot trend: Monday, October 10, 2011; By Conor Shine; Liquid nitrogen is a typical tool in the arsenal of chefs around the valley, but a trio of local friends decided to use the ingredient in a decidedly lowbrow concoction — frozen popcorn. The idea for the treat was born out of experimentation. When Oliver Morowati used nitrogen on a batch of popcorn at a barbecue last year, Zelma Watsubo and Jean Francois Chavanel, Morowati’s friends and co-workers from the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas, thought it would make a marketable product.

Second-quarter touchdown enough for Silverado: high school football:; Thursday, October 6, 2011; By Ray Brewer; Silverado’s Deandre Gause scored on a 30-yard pass from Savon Moniuz in the second quarter Thursday and the Skyhawks defense did the rest in a 7-0 victory against visiting Coronado.

Henderson area to get its first Nike Outlet store: Thursday, October 6, 2011; By Delen Goldberg; A Nike Outlet is coming to the Henderson area. The store is scheduled to open Nov. 18 at Silverado Ranch Plaza, 9851 S. Eastern Ave., near St. Rose Parkway. The store is taking over a 15,000-square foot space previously occupied by Nordstrom Rack.