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Liberty High School lineman Jarvis Polu during practice Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Wisconsin's Polynesian pipeline could include Liberty lineman Jarvis Polu: high school recruiting: The 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive end and offensive tackle was offered last week by the Big 10 Conference power; Thu, May 23, 2013 (2 a.m.); By Ray Brewer; Liberty High incoming senior lineman Jarvis Polu was a mid- to low-level college football recruit most of the spring, receiving scholarship offers from UNLV, UNR, Idaho and Army. Things quickly changed late last week when Wisconsin offered the 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive end, immediately changing his status from an under-the-radar prospect to a solid three-star recruit by evaluating site Rivals.com. That’s what happens when a national power from the Big 10 Conference offers a scholarship. Wisconsin, and other Big 10 schools, rarely scout the area.

Pitcher David Estrada, left, third baseman Alec Taft, center, and shortstop Cruz Nevarez talk in the dugout during practice at Bonanza High School Monday, May 13, 2013. Bonanza is the surprise team in the state tournament, upsetting the seven-time state champion Bishop Gorman High School twice in last week's double elimination Sunset Regional event.

Bonanza baseball's run to state includes wins against Gorman, plenty of memories: high school sports: The Bengals weren't expected to still be playing, plan to take advantage of trip; Wednesday, May 15, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Bonanza High baseball coach Derek Stafford is having a hard time booking the school’s cafeteria for his team’s end-of-the-year banquet. That’s what happens when your team reaches the state tournament — an event even the Bengals’ coach didn’t expect his team to be playing in. The banquet was initially scheduled for Wednesday, but when the Bengals won the Sunset Regional last week to earn a spot at state, Stafford had a good problem on his hands. The banquet would have to wait.

Clark forward Malcolm Davis waits for Desert Pines Rameek Keith to drop before shooting during their Class 1A basketball championship game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at the Orleans Arena. After trailing almost the whole game, Desert Pines came from behind to win 59-57

Clark basketball player Davis signs with Kansas JC: high school recruiting:; Tuesday, May 14, 2013; By Sun Staff; One of the key players on the Clark High School basketball team will continue his career next season at a nationally respected junior college. Forward Malcolm Davis signed last week with Coffeyville Community College in Kansas, which was ranked last season.

Bishop Gorman tight end Alize Jones takes a breather during the Gaels spring practice Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

Gorman sophomore tight end Alize Jones already catching the eye of recruiters: high school football:; Friday, May 10, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Five months ago, Bishop Gorman High rising junior tight end Alize Jones was a relative unknown. Things started to change last December when he burst onto the scene in the state championship game, scoring on touchdown passes of 78 and 10 yards to help Gorman when its fourth straight title. At 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, and possessing 4.7-second speed in the 40-yard dash, college recruiters quickly took notice. First, Jones received a scholarship offer from UCLA. Then, Baylor and Vanderbilt followed.

Chaparral Cowboys head back to the dugout after losing a playoff game against the Boulder City Eagles in Boulder City Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

How one high school baseball team went from a two-win season to the playoffs: ray brewer: Chaparral baseball is thriving in the newly formed Division I-A, having one of the best seasons in recent memory and building confidence with players; Wednesday, May 8, 2013; By Ray Brewer; There is more to high school sports than just winning. It’s about learning to become a reliable teammate, developing lifelong friendships, staying productive and playing for the name on the front of the jersey — that school you grew up following and hoping to one day compete for in a varsity sport. But winning sure makes the experience more memorable. That’s something players on the Chaparral High baseball team can attest to after their Division I-A playoff game Monday.

Centennial quarterback Austin Turley gets instruction from coach Leon Evans during their regional quarterfinal game against Desert Oasis on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at Desert Oasis. Centennial won the game, 21-14.

Centennial football to make national debut at event in San Diego: The Bulldogs, who last year advanced to the Sunset Regional finals, will play JSerra Catholic of Southern California; Saturday, May 4, 2013; By Ray Brewer; The Centennial High football program’s debut on the national stage won’t be easy. The Bulldogs will play JSerra Catholic of Southern California on Aug. 31 in the Under Armour Brothers in Arms Classic.

Bishop Gorman's Trey Kennedy, left, and Centennial's Marcus Allen chase a loose ball during their game Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 at Centennial. Bishop Gorman won 79-71.

Southern Utah basketball grabs another local product in Gorman's Trey Kennedy: high school recruiting:; Thursday, May 2, 2013; By Ray Brewer; The top remaining unsigned Las Vegas area high school basketball player for the class of 2013 is off the recruiting board. Bishop Gorman High combo guard Trey Kennedy verbally committed Wednesday to Southern Utah, picking the Cedar City, Utah, school over offers from Eastern Illinois and Fairleigh Dickinson.

Nathan Starks of Bishop Gorman runs for a touchdown during the Sunset Regional semifinals against Palo Verde at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas on Friday, November 9, 2012.

Gorman's Nate Starks dismissed from school, won't play for Gaels in 2013: high school football:; Monday, April 29, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Bishop Gorman High rising senior running back Nate Starks was dismissed from school for violating school rules and won’t return, school officials said Monday.

Utah State running back Kerwynn Williams, a Valley grad, runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 24, 2013.

He's a Colt: Valley High grad Kerwynn Williams picked in 7th round by Indianapolis: NFL draft: UNLV's Lotulelei not selected, meaning the Rebels haven't had a player picked in three straight drafts; Saturday, April 27, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Valley High School graduate Kerwynn Williams waited longer than expected Saturday to be selected in the NFL Draft. Williams, a 5-foot-8, 190-pound running back and kick returner, was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round with the No. 230 overall selection.

Findlay Prep forward Matt Willms reacts after Nigel Williams-Goss got a basket and was fouled by Bishop Gorman during their game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Cox Pavilion. Findlay won the game 73-61.

In his words: Findlay Prep star says farewell, thanks Las Vegas community for support: ray brewer: Nigel Williams-Goss was the first four-year player in Findlay program history, went on to become a McDonald's All-American; Saturday, April 27, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Nigel Williams-Goss, the first four-year player in Findlay Prep basketball history, certainly made his mark on the powerhouse program. The point guard was a McDonald’s All-American this past season and helped Findlay win a pair of ESPN National High School Invitational championships. He contacted the Sun asking if we’d publish a farewell column. He said he couldn’t leave Southern Nevada for the University of Washington without thanking the community. I couldn’t think of someone better to take over my column space. Here’s Nigel in his own words:

Bishop Gorman's Stephen Zimmerman drives past Centennial's Eddie Davis during their Division I state championship game Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at the Orleans. Gorman won 69-43.

Gorman's Stephen Zimmerman named sophomore All-American: high school basketball:; Thursday, April 25, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Bishop Gorman High basketball player Stephen Zimmerman continues to make a name for himself nationally. Last week, the 6-foot-11 center was named to the Maxpreps Sophomore All-American first-team. Zimmerman dominated the paint for Gorman last season, scoring 13 points and grabbing 11 rebounds per game to help the Gaels win the state championship. He also had 148 blocks.

Bishop Gorman's Rashad Muhammad puts up a shot while being defended by Centennial's Malcolm Allen during their game Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 at Centennial. Bishop Gorman won 79-71.

Gorman's Rashad Muhammad picks San Jose State: high school recruiting:; Sunday, April 21, 2013; By Ray Brewer; From the outside looking in, the San Jose State basketball program might not look that attractive. While the Spartans struggled last season in winning just nine games, Bishop Gorman High senior guard Rashad Muhammad knows better days will be ahead. He hopes to be one of the reasons why.

Viko Noma'aea of Sierra Vista holds up three fingers after draining a three against Bishop Gorman Vista during the Sunset Regional boys basketball championship at Desert Oasis High School in Las Vegas Friday, February 18, 2011. Bishop Gorman advances with an 84-66 win.

Viko Noma’aea didn't play for a year while on church mission, but returns and lands scholarship at Utah State: high school recruiting: The former Sierra Vista High star was overlooked in 2011; finally finds a college home; Thursday, April 18, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Viko Noma’aea hadn’t played basketball in more than one year when he returned last month from serving a church mission in France. Come this June, the former Sierra Vista High point guard will start practicing with Utah State, verbally committing to the school this week.

Valley High School football player Noble Hall lifts weights with the team at school weight room Monday, April 15, 2013. Hall recently changed his name from Eric Burrell to Noble Hall (his father's name) to honor his father who was killed before he was born.

Football prospect reintroducing himself to the world with new name: high school football: Valley High tight end and defensive end Noble Hall changed his name from Eric Burrell four months ago to honor dead father; Wednesday, April 17, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Most college football recruiters haven’t heard of Noble Hall, the big Valley High athlete destined to shine at the next level. But they do know Eric Burrell, a 6-foot-4, 235-pounder who stars for the Vikings.

UCLA forward Shabazz Muhammad claps as the Bruins get a lead on Arizona State late in their Pac-12 Basketball Tournament game Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

No surprise: Gorman graduate Shabazz Muhammad declares for NBA Draft: Tuesday, April 16, 2013; Beth Harris, Associated Press; Shabazz Muhammad is one-and-done at UCLA. The Bishop Gorman High graduate and Pac-12 co-freshman of the year on Tuesday announced the news that had been expected since he arrived in Westwood: He's leaving to enter the NBA draft.

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