Las Vegas Sun

February 13, 2012

Currently: 56° | Complete forecast | Log in

Photograph

Justin M. Bowen

Basics DeVonte Boyd gains yards after the catch during the game Friday against Basic. Foothill came out on top 20-13.

Early mistake fails to slow Basic against Coronado
high school football:
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 (11:52 p.m.)
This was seemingly the worst possible way Friday’s game could start for Basic. A week after getting torched on the ground in a loss to Green Valley, Basic allowed Coronado’s Nate Webb to break a 70-yard touchdown run on its first possession.
Sterling Saltz of Paseo Verde celebrates their win against Henderson by jumping up on his uncle Jonathan Smith after the District 2 championship of the Little League Majors Division at Arroyo Grande Sports Complex in Henderson Thursday, July 8, 2010. Paseo Verde will advance to the state tournament in Carson City.
Local Little Leagues two tourney wins away from making history
Little League baseball:
Friday, July 23, 2010
The Mountain Ridge and Paseo Verde Little League all-star teams of Southern Nevada on Sunday will begin play in the Majors Division state tournament in Carson City with hopes of advancing one step closer to Little League’s ultimate prize.
Liberty football player Anthony Norris.
Liberty's Norris hopes to duplicate another local receiver's success at Southern Utah
PREP FOOTBALL RECRUITING:
Monday, January 25, 2010
It didn’t take much for Liberty High senior wide receiver Anthony Norris to be convinced he could flourish on the Southern Utah football team. Norris took his recruiting trip to the Cedar City, Utah, school this weekend and had a chance to visit with Thunderbirds receiver Tysson Poots, who shined at Coronado High in Henderson.
Las Vegas High wide receiver Riyaadh Mevins, right, attempts to pull down a pass April 25 during a skills challenge hosted by the Southern Nevada Football Coaches Association at Valley. Cimmaron-Memorial's Zach Barbara defends.
Desert Pines' signal caller elevates his game
PREP FOOTBALL: Skills challenge highlights top local football talent
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Nobody would have questioned his dedication if Desert Pines quarterback Dalton Leilua had decided to skip Saturday's Southern Nevada Coaches Association skills competition. After all, he had just competed in another recruiting event earlier in the day and had spent four hours driving back to Las Vegas from Moorpark, Calif. But neither the long trip nor the back-to-back workouts slowed him down. Not much has in his career with the Jaguars.
Embattled Gorman football player enters plea deal
PREP FOOTBALL: Oklahoma recruit pleads no contest to two misdemeanors, hopes to reduce all felony charges
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Former Bishop Gorman football standout Justin Chaisson is one step closer to pursuing his gridiron dreams at the University of Oklahoma thanks to a plea deal reached Wednesday. Chaisson pleaded no contest to one count of misdemeanor coercion and one count of misdemeanor domestic battery stemming from an alleged attack on his ex-girlfriend where Chaisson supposedly threatened to kill the young woman with a screwdriver after violently forcing her into his car.
Chaparral coach Todd Faranda motivates his team between innings during the Cowboys' game against Las Vegas High Thursday at Chaparral High School.
Love and life on the diamond
Prep Baseball: Young skipper using passion for the game to return Chaparral to glory
Monday, April 27, 2009
When diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer called Burkitt's Lymphoma as an 8-year-old growing up in Green Valley, Todd Faranda never pondered how long he would live. His main concern was when he'd get his next turn at the plate.
New York Giants lineman Grey Ruegamer (left) shows off his Super Bowl ring with Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
Bowling for books
NFL lineman helps promote literacy with elementary schools
Friday, April 24, 2009
Griffith Elementary School in Northwest Las Vegas has a unique lineup for its daily morning announcements. They remind the kids of the school's mission statement, to always try their best. Then they give a "word of the day" to increase vocabulary, followed by any important daily announcements and the Pledge of Allegiance. Then, at least in the Fall, they announce the New York Giants score.
Anthony Carvalho, a member of the UNLV Red Storm frisbee team, catches a pass during team practice at the UNLV practice fields.
UNLV's Red Army marches on
UNLV CLUB SPORTS:
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Some people don't know what Ultimate Frisbee is. Other people, however, wouldn't spend their time doing anything but playing the game. UNLV's club Frisbee team hasn't been around too long, but is looking for their chance to shine.
Proceeds from golf tourney helping UNLV athletes
Saving Par:
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Findlay Toyota Rebel Athletic Fund Golf Tournament will be held May 11 at Bear's Best Golf Club. All proceeds benefit UNLV athletes.
Baseball still a great tradition
From the Press Box:
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Talk about taking a walk down memory lane. Strolling through the concourse at Cashman Field on April 17 during the Las Vegas 51s home opener, I could not help reminiscing about watching baseball games at the stadium during my childhood.
Bishop Gorman defensive end Justin Chaisson (97) barrels over a Sierra Vista player at the Gaels' homecoming game on Oct. 10.
Restraining order case against Gorman football star dismissed
Prep Football:
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Former Bishop Gorman football star Justin Chaisson did not appear in front of Judge Eric Goodman Thursday morning in Clark County District Court for a protective order hearing. But the presence of Chaisson's lawyer, Michael Cristalli, was all the University of Oklahoma football recruit needed to avoid a misdemeanor charge of violating a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend.
Drag racing a tasty treat for this novice
From the Press Box:
Monday, April 6, 2009
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?
Coronado's A.J. McInerney tees off at Anthem Country Club in 2009 during his freshman year. Rated as the No. 8 recruit for the class of 2012 by Golfweek, McInerney has verbally committed to UNLV.
Deep Coronado squad closes in on program's first state championship
PREP GOLF: Talented freshman leads undefeated Cougars
Friday, April 3, 2009
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.
Liberty High School's Shawn Murray leads the way in a pan-action photograph during track practice at Liberty.
Nomadic sprinter finds sweet home on Liberty's track
PREP SPORTS:
Monday, March 30, 2009
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 High School football coach Jason Basso poses in front of the soon-to-be new football stadium.
Sunrise Mountain finds first football coach
PREP FOOTBALL:
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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.

Email Newsletters

To view/update your newsletter subscriptions and interests, please visit our Preference Center.

Most Popular

  • Viewed
  • Discussed
  • E-mailed
  • Facebook