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Mark Guerrero, center, a junior who plays linebacker and receiver, is applauded by teammates after a bench press at Western High School Monday, June 10, 2013. The high school football programs at Chaparral and Western received donations of $500,000 to upgrade everything from the weight room to field equipment and new uniforms.

How two high school football programs received the gift of a lifetime — a $500k donation: high school football: Upgrades at Chaparral and Western include everything from multiple sets of uniforms and pads to a state-of-the-art weight room and other extras; Thu, Jun 13, 2013 (2 a.m.); By Ray Brewer; Players on the Western High School football team had just finished a morning workout in the school’s weight room this week when coach Donnie Davis told them they had more weight to lift. But this would be a lot more fun. Minutes later, players were walking from the front office carrying large boxes with new helmets.

The University of San Diego's Kris Bryant, a Bonanza High School product, is considered one of the top prospects in the upcoming MLB draft. Bryant hit 31 home runs for USD this season and was named the Louisville Slugger Player of the Year.

Former Bonanza star Kris Bryant taken second overall by Cubs: Thursday, June 6, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Kris Bryant is a Chicago Cub. The former Bonanza High standout was selected Thursday by the Chicago Cubs with the second overall pick in the MLB First-Year Player Draft.

The Bishop Gorman Gaels make their entrance before the Sunset Regional semifinals against Palo Verde at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas on Friday, November 9, 2012.

Gorman football receives nod in national preseason rankings: high school football: The four-time defending state champion Gaels have finished ranked this past four seasons, including in the top-10 the past two years; Tuesday, June 4, 2013; By Ray Brewer; The four-time defending state champions are ranked No. 25 by maxpreps.com in its preseason rankings.

Decision to play college baseball should net this local millions in this week's draft: Former Bonanza High slugger Kris Bryant projected as top-3 pick, where the signing bonus is around $5 million; Monday, June 3, 2013; By Paul Delos Santos; Three years ago, Bonanza High slugger Kris Bryant was considered a Major League Baseball first-round talent. Telling scouts in 2010 that he’d likely attend college, he slipped to the 18th round where he picked by the Toronto Blue Jays. He won't slip in Thursday's draft.

Canyon Springs running back Donnel Pumphrey is lifted into the air by lineman Alonzo Pittman after a touchdown run against Valley Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 at Canyon Springs. Canyon Springs won the game 46-0.

All-star game MVP Donnel Pumphrey easily won this footrace: high school football:; Saturday, June 1, 2013; By Ray Brewer; When Donnell Pumphrey finally made his way into the endzone Saturday during the West Charleston Lions Club 42nd Annual All-Star Football Game at Bishop Gorman’s Fertitta Field, the Canyon Springs High senior running back stopped and did the Heisman Trophy pose. Only time will tell if Pumphrey wins the Heisman Trophy, but on this scoring run, Pumphrey sure looked like a superstar.

Basic High School's Devonte Boyd is shown during practice at the school in Henderson Monday, Aug. 13, 2012.

Players in senior all-star game feel they will make difference with Rebels: high school football: West Charleston Lions Club 42nd Annual All-Star Football Game raises about $40,000 for charities in Southern Nevada; Thursday, May 30, 2013; By Ray Brewer; This year’s high school football senior all-star game should have a different feel. The West Charleston Lions Club 42nd Annual All-Star Football Game, which is 7 p.m. Saturday at Bishop Gorman, will include a heavy helping of players signed with Division I college programs. Previously, some of those college-bound players were instructed by their future coaches not the play, forcing all-star game organizers into an awkward spot of having to fill roster spots on the week of the game.

High school coaching legend will be inducted with Andre Agassi, Dana White in Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame: high school basketball: Bill Bobier made players better on and off the basketball court, was last high school coach to win four straight titles; Wednesday, May 29, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Valley High basketball coach Bill Bobier had several rules he strictly enforced with his players. One stands out for former star Freddie Banks: If you were going to dunk during a game, you better make it. So, when Banks missed a dunk against Western, he immediately realized there would be a price to pay — even if Banks’ miss was the result of being fouled. Bobier got the most of his players through tough love, winning four straight state championships at Valley from 1980 to '83. Friday, Bobier will receive the most prestigious honor for a local sports figure when ...

Canyon Springs High School sophomore Shaquile Carr practices with the Las Vegas Prospects at Durango High School in Las Vegas, May 22, 2012.

Canyon Springs guard is out to prove he's learned from academic issues: High school basketball: Shaq Carr had to sit out the last semester of his junior season, cooling his recruitment and forcing him to refocus; Tuesday, May 28, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Shaq Carr knows it’s better to be seen and not heard than the other way around. That’s what he’s striving for, because for the past semester, at least in basketball circles, he was neither.

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; Thursday, May 23, 2013; 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.

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