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Quarterback Austin Turley, left, of Centennial is about to be sacked by Robert Stanley of Bishop Gorman during their game at Centennial High School in Las Vegas on Friday, October 19, 2012.

Gorman's Robert Stanley picks Fresno State over UNLV: high school recruiting:; Sunday, February 3, 2013; By Ray Brewer; When Bishop Gorman High defensive end Robert Stanley started getting recruited by college programs late last fall, the 6-foot-3, 230-pound senior already knew what to expect. His older brother, Ronnie Stanley, went through the process last year before signing with Notre Dame.

Desert Pines basketball player Julian Jacobs Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012.

Findlay Prep survives scare from Desert Pines in what would have been an upset for the ages: high school basketball:; Saturday, February 2, 2013; By Ray Brewer; This is why they play the games. The Desert Pines High basketball team entered its Saturday game against Findlay Prep ranked No. 398 in the nation by Maxpreps.com. Findlay Prep, of course, is a national power with just seven defeats the last five years. Ranked No. 1 in every poll. But unknown Desert Pines, the Northeast Las Vegas school and Division I-A power, nearly pulled off an upset for the ages at the Hardaway Hoopfest at Coronado. They led Findlay six points with two minutes to play in the third quarter and had two shots to win at the buzzer ...

This local basketball power wins share of eighth-straight league title: high school basketball:; Friday, February 1, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Quick, name the best dynasty in Nevada high school sports? Programs at schools such as Bishop Gorman, Palo Verde or Centennial surely first come to mind for most Las Vegas-area prep sports followers. Well, think again. The Foothill High basketball team definitely needs to be in the conversation.

Mike Cofer, an assistant football coach at Coronado High School, poses with memorabilia at his home in Henderson, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Cofer was an NFL kicker and played with the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl wins in 1989 and 1990.

Former 49ers kicker Mike Cofer now calls Henderson home, will be rooting for old team in Super Bowl: Community: Cofer, who won a pair of Super Bowls with San Francisco, is the wide receiver coach at Coronado High; Thursday, January 31, 2013; By Paul Delos Santos; There’s no questioning what team Henderson resident Mike Cofer is rooting for on Super Bowl Sunday. He’s a San Francisco 49ers fan through and through. It’s only natural considering Cofer played six of his eight NFL seasons with the 49ers, which included back-to-back Super Bowl titles in the 1988 and 1989 seasons.

Arbor View lineman Elijah George works out in the weight room Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

Elijah George, the best player in Arbor View football history, commits to Oregon: high school recruiting: George, who helped Arbor View win 29 games the past three years, picks the Ducks over offers from Duke, Oregon State, San Diego State and others; Sunday, January 27, 2013; By Ray Brewer; The Las Vegas area’s last remaining major uncommitted Division I football recruit for the class of 2013 has found a home. Elijah George, a 6-foot-5, 250-pound offensive lineman from Arbor View, verbally committed to Oregon Sunday.

Bishop Gorman wide receiver Ryan Smith gets past Servite lineman Ainslie Johnson during their game Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Gorman won the game 31-28.

Gorman's Ryan Smith switches commitment to Duke: high school recruiting: Smith, who is Nevada's all-time leading receiver, originally committed to New Mexico but opened recruitment after dad left school; Wednesday, January 23, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Bishop Gorman High 2013 wide receiver Ryan Smith on Wednesday changed his college football verbal commitment from New Mexico to Duke.

Bishop Gorman Noah Robotham puts up a shot while being defended by Centennial's Marcus Berkley during their game Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 at Centennial. Bishop Gorman won 79-71.

Gorman survives barrage at Centennial with fourth-quarter surge: Gorman coach Rice: "(Centennial's) Allen twins put on a show."; Wednesday, January 23, 2013; By Case Keefer; For the first three quarters of the most anticipated regular season high school basketball game of the year, Bishop Gorman fans watched in the Centennial High gym anxiously waiting.

Bishop Gorman wide receiver Jamir Tillman is brought down by Our Lady of Good Counsel cornerback Kirk Garner during their game Friday, August 24, 2012. Bishop Gorman won the game 27-22.

Gorman WR Jamir Tillman headed to Navy: high school recruiting:; Tuesday, January 22, 2013; By Ray Brewer; One of Nevada’s best high school football wide receivers is headed to a college football program not known for throwing the football. Bishop Gorman High’s Jamir Tillman, who had 136 catches for 1,917 yards and 31 touchdowns during his four-year varsity career for the Las Vegas powerhouse Gaels, verbally committed Tuesday evening to Navy.

Findlay Prep's Nigel Williams-Goss shoots during practice at the Henderson International School campus Monday, March 26 2012.

Findlay Prep does it again, rallying past Montverde in the final minutes thanks to Nigel Williams-Goss: high school basketball:; Monday, January 21, 2013; By Ray Brewer; The Findlay Prep basketball team Monday overcame another double-digit second half deficit against Montverde Academy. And, you guessed it, the Pilots’ best player hit the game-winner again.

Christian Wood of Findlay Prep dunks the ball during their boys basketball game against Bishop Gorman at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, January 7, 2013.

Findlay Prep will have its hands full Monday against Montverde in battle of No. 1-ranked teams: high school basketball: It's a rematch of last year's ESPN National High School Invitational Championship, when Findlay prevailed in overtime after trailing by double digits; Sunday, January 20, 2013; By Ray Brewer; This is one of the most anticipated high school basketball games of the year nationally. Findlay Prep, the Henderson-based powerhouse and the nation’s No. 1 ranked team by USA Today, will play Montverde Academy of Florida at 1 p.m. Monday in the Basketball Hall of Fame’s HoopHall Classic in Springfield, Mass, on ESPNU. Montverde is ranked No. 1 by ESPN Rise, making it a rare game featuring top-ranked opponents. And, let’s not forget, the teams have a history of playing memorable games.

Bishop Gorman's Nathan Starks runs with the ball during the Sunset Regional semifinals against Palo Verde at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas on Friday, November 9, 2012.

Liberty's Fitzgerald, Gorman's Starks receive All-American honors: high school football:; Wednesday, January 16, 2013; By Ray Brewer; Liberty High kicker Austin Fitzgerald was vacationing at Disneyland with his family last week when they received an out-of-the-blue phone call from Patriots coach Rich Muraco. It was late at night, but Muraco couldn’t wait to deliver some great news. Fitzgerald was selected to the maxpreps.com junior All-America second-team offense, making him one of the nation’s top kickers from last fall. Bishop Gorman safety Nate Starks also was selected to the site’s junior All-America second-team defense.

Liberty coach Richard Muraco yells to his players during their game against Canyon Springs Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. Liberty won the game 23-20.

Liberty schedules games with powers in California, Arizona for next two years: high school football:; Tuesday, January 15, 2013; By Ray Brewer; The Liberty High football team has been a Las Vegas-area power the past two seasons. Starting next year, coach Rich Muraco will put his team in position to make a splash nationally. The Patriots’ nonconference schedule the next two seasons will feature games against tough out-of-state competition, including a home-and-home series against Arizona state champion Hamilton.

Valley's Daniel Young celebrates at the end of their game against Las Vegas Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. Valley won 79-68.

Down 12 points entering fourth quarter, Valley rallies to double-digit win at Las Vegas: high school basketball:; Saturday, January 12, 2013; By Ray Brewer; This final score is sure deceiving. The Valley Vikings basketball team beat host Las Vegas High 79-68 Friday, but it was anything but a comfortable double-digit victory in a battle of two undefeated Northeast League teams. Las Vegas led by 12 points entering the fourth quarter and appeared well on its way to earning sole possession of first place. But Valley picked up the pace in the final eight minutes, using a full-court pressure to create several turnovers and easy baskets, and scoring 36 fourth-quarter points to grab the crucial win.

Former Cimarron-Memorial football coach Greg Spencer instructs his players.

The late Greg Spencer, former Gorman coach Dave Gerber elected to Nevada high school Hall of Fame: high school football: The nine-person class will be inducted Feb. 21 and includes UNLV great Greg Anthony; Thursday, January 10, 2013; By Ray Brewer; When it came to success under the Friday night lights, high school football coaches Greg Spencer and Dave Gerber raised the bar in Southern Nevada to another level. The two highlight a class of nine Southern Nevadans who will be inducted Feb. 21 at the Orleans Arena into Nevada high school Hall of Fame.

Isaiah Villaros of Basic sits on the ground after a play during a boys basketball game against Foothill at Basic High School in Henderson on Wednesday, January 9, 2013.

Sharp-shooting Starr guides Foothill to 11th straight victory: Foothill holds on to beat rival Basic behind seven three-pointers from Austin Starr; Wednesday, January 9, 2013; By Case Keefer; Foothill junior Austin Starr may have established himself as the best three-point shooter in town this season. It’s almost impossible to find any flaw with his game beyond the arc. Starr doesn’t miss very often either. He went 7-for-11 on three-point attempts Wednesday night at Basic, leading Foothill to a 71-67 victory.

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February 19, 2013 • 1:20 p.m.

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