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Photo: Mark Guerrero, center, a junior who plays lineback

How two high school football programs received the gift of a lifetime — a $500k donation: Thursday, June 13, 2013; 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; 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.

Former Bonanza star Kris Bryant taken second overall by Cubs

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.

Gorman football receives nod in national preseason rankings

Gorman football receives nod in national preseason rankings: Tuesday, June 4, 2013; 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; By Ray Brewer; The four-time defending state champions are ranked No. 25 by maxpreps.com in its preseason rankings.

Photo: Canyon Springs running back Donnel Pumphrey is lif

All-star game MVP Donnel Pumphrey easily won this footrace: Saturday, June 1, 2013; high school football:; 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.

Photo: Liberty High School lineman Jarvis Polu during pra

Wisconsin's Polynesian pipeline could include Liberty lineman Jarvis Polu: Thursday, May 23, 2013; high school recruiting: The 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive end and offensive tackle was offered last week by the Big 10 Conference power; 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.

Photo: Bishop Gorman tight end Alize Jones takes a breath

Gorman sophomore tight end Alize Jones already catching the eye of recruiters: Friday, May 10, 2013; high school football:; 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.

Photo: Centennial quarterback Austin Turley gets instruct

Centennial football to make national debut at event in San Diego: Saturday, May 4, 2013; The Bulldogs, who last year advanced to the Sunset Regional finals, will play JSerra Catholic of Southern California; 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.

Gorman's Nate Starks dismissed from school, won't play for Gaels in 2013

Gorman's Nate Starks dismissed from school, won't play for Gaels in 2013: Monday, April 29, 2013; high school football:; 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.

He's a Colt: Valley High grad Kerwynn Williams picked in 7th round by Indianapolis

He's a Colt: Valley High grad Kerwynn Williams picked in 7th round by Indianapolis: Saturday, April 27, 2013; NFL draft: UNLV's Lotulelei not selected, meaning the Rebels haven't had a player picked in three straight drafts; 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.

Photo: Valley High School football player Noble Hall lift

Football prospect reintroducing himself to the world with new name: Wednesday, April 17, 2013; 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; 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.

Photo: Green Valley High School football and basketball p

Oregon football lands another local in Green Valley lineman Tyrell Crosby: Monday, April 15, 2013; hs recruiting: The 6-foot-6, 300-pound tackle will join Arbor View's Elijah George on the Ducks' offensive line; By Ray Brewer; The University of Oregon’s football team could have two from the Las Vegas area playing on its offensive line in the upcoming years. Green Valley High's Tyrell Crosby, a 6-foot-4, 295-pound offensive tackle, verbally committed to Oregon Monday following an unofficial visit. Crosby confirmed the commitment on his Twitter account.

Photo: Bishop Gorman players, coaches and cheerleaders si

Gorman, others prepping this spring to make national splash in August: Thursday, April 11, 2013; high school sports: Coronado and Spring Valley will play in Idaho, Liberty has three games against out-of-state teams; each want to represent Nevada; By Ray Brewer; This will be a chance for Las Vegas area high school football teams to make a statement. During a three-week stretch at the end of August and into early September, nine area programs will open the season against out-of-state competition in games coaches say carry much significance. In addition to getting the players ready for the challenges of league play, they are more than aware of the obvious: The local brand of football is gaining respect nationally each year, meaning teams will be playing for more than the school name on the front of their jersey. They’ll also be representing ...

Photo: Bishop Gorman tackle Nick Gates comes over the top

Gorman offensive lineman Nick Gates grabs Alabama scholarship offer: Friday, April 5, 2013; high school recruiting: Teammate Nate Starks, one of the nation's top running backs, offered scholarship on the same day by the defending national champions; By Ray Brewer; Nick Gates always imagined playing college baseball. A pitcher and first baseman at Bishop Gorman High, Gates didn’t join the football team until his freshman year when coaches recruited him out of a physical education class. Now, the 6-foot-5, 295-pound offensive tackle is one of the nation’s best linemen for the class of 2014. This week, he received a scholarship offer from defending national champion Alabama, giving him nine scholarship offers and more validation that his college future is undoubtedly on the gridiron.

Photo: Foothill quarterback Drew Doxtator watches the bal

College coaches flocking to Foothill to recruit quarterback Drew Doxtator: Friday, March 22, 2013; high school recruiting:; By Ray Brewer; It’s Monday night under the lights on the Foothill High football field, and Falcons senior quarterback Drew Doxtator is putting on a clinic. The 6-foot-3 Doxtator is a prototypical drop-back passer, and judging by recruiting interest from college coaches this spring, he's a sure-thing Division I recruit.

Photo: A look at Bishop Gorman football practice Tuesday,

Not only is Gorman football back in the Sollenberger Classic, they will host this year's two-game event: Tuesday, March 19, 2013; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; One year after being snubbed for a spot in the Sollenberger Classic high school football game between Nevada and Arizona schools, four-time defending state champion Bishop Gorman High will host this year’s event in late August at Fertitta Field.