Jared Harmon

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Silverado couple master long-distance relationship: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008; Husband and wife Don and Michele Shafe have a long-distance relationship.
The Silverado-area residents have been biking in one form or another for 25 years and are currently training for the 118-mile RTC Viva Bike Vegas ride through Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin on Saturday.
Life-saving surgery gets runner back on track: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008; Like most cross country runners, when Green Valley High senior Shannon Ritter crosses the finish line she’s understandably out of breath. Unlike her opponents, however, taking deep breaths as her heart rate slows is a relatively new sensation for Ritter.
Coronado, Foothill help raise $3,000 to battle breast cancer: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008; While the Coronado and Foothill girls volleyball teams battled each other on the court Oct. 16, the real battle was against breast cancer as $3,000 was raised for research at Coronado’s Dig Pink night.
Both the Cougars and Falcons donned pink and white uniforms, distinguishable only by Foothill’s pink socks, while fans were encouraged to wear pink shirts and participate in a raffle to raise funds for Side-Out, a breast cancer research and awareness organization.
Selfless Green Valley grad making splash with UNLV team: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008; Green Valley High graduate Jeff Ellingsen knows he made the right decision.
A senior on UNLV’s men’s swimming team, Ellingsen is so dedicated to helping the Rebels capture a fifth straight Mountain West Conference crown this year that he voluntarily relinquished his scholarship so the program could sign a top swimmer from Canada.
Win puts Basic back in postseason: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008; After a three-year postseason drought, Henderson’s oldest school is back in the playoffs.
Adult football team gives players one last chance to compete: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008; The Vegas Kings of the Labelle Community Football League just finished their inaugural season by narrowly missing the playoffs after closing with a five-game winning streak.
Kings player and co-owner Richard Mapp, a Chaparral graduate and former receiver for UNLV, said he and co-owner Prentice Caesar founded the team with hopes of giving locals one last chance to play professionally.
Former Gators hoops star plays rec league while pondering future: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008; Mitch Platt has gone from the excitement of competing in the NCAA basketball tournament to the hardwood of the Henderson recreation leagues.
After graduating from Oregon last year, the former Green Valley High basketball standout has returned to Henderson while he ponders the next step in his career.
Liberty senior hurdles hearing impairment: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008; One of the biggest thrills of a high school football player's career is hearing his name announced over the speakers after making a big play.
But Liberty's Brandon Carey will never get to experience that feeling.
Now a senior, Murray has found home in Liberty's backfield: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008; At his fourth school in four years, Shaun Murray, a senior running back and safety at Liberty, has found a home.
After attending Palo Verde, Bonanza and Arbor View, Murray is now enrolled at Liberty while his family looks for a permanent home. Murray was unsure what role he would be able to play on a Patriots football team that had a number of returning starters.
Skyhawks win in 2-day tiebreaker battle for girls' golf title: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008; It took a little longer than expected, but you won’t hear members of Silverado’s girls golf team complain.
Corpus-Massucci propels Gaels to regional golf title: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008; After leading all of Southern Nevada in points this season, Bishop Gorman junior Nichole Corpus-Massucci continued her dominance Tuesday by storming into the Sunset Regional Golf Championships and leading the Gaels to their sixth-straight region title at Silverstone Golf Club.
NIAA adjusts high school bowling rules, proposes new wrestling tournament: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008; High school bowling will undergo a trial makeover this winter in Southern Nevada after the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association's Board of Control voted Oct. 9 to change the scoring format for the coming season. The association was also slated to vote on expanding the state wrestling tournament from an eight-man bracket to a 16-man bracket to increase participation. However, the board did not reach a decision and coaches poll will be conducted by the next meeting in December.
Victory Bell finds home again at Foothill: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008; Bells will be ringing again at Foothill in 2009. After losing the Victory Bell to Silverado in 2007 — the first time since the bell became part of the rivalry in 2001 — the Foothill football team brought it home with a 21-17 win over the Skyhawks Friday night.
Schedule doesn't slow Silverado student: Friday, Oct. 10, 2008; Silverado Skyhawks senior Ryan Cross was busy Friday and Saturday.
Basic football shows it's up to the challenge of a shifting coaching staff: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008; Before this season began, Basic's football team had all the makings of a rebuilding year - a new head coach, a new quarterback and the departure of the team's top player on both sides of the ball. But through the first six weeks, the Wolves are 5-1 with a 3-0 record in the Southeast Division.
League title in reach of volleyballers: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008; Despite a 3-1 loss to Pahrump Valley on Oct. 1, the Boulder City High Eagles girls volleyball team is still 8-2 and in a good position to make a run at the 3A Southern League title.
Mixed martial artist turns to sport to escape trouble: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008; In 2003, Jay Hieron was at a crossroads in life.
After years of dealing drugs in Brooklyn, N.Y., Hieron had been arrested and was facing jail time. To escape the stress of a lengthy court process and the looming threat of a prison sentence, the former high school and junior college wrestling champion turned to mixed martial arts.
When the judge opted to give Hieron five years probation, Hieron felt like he had a new lease on life and decided to dedicate that life to the sport that had helped him through the rough times.
Green Valley alum making mark with California: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008; Green Valley High graduate Brett Johnson is having a breakout year as a safety special teams specialist on Cal Berkley's football team.
Foothill eyeing return of prized Victory Bell: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008; The annual Victory Bell football game between Foothill and Silverado will have a different feel Friday.
For the for time in the eight-year history of this Southeast Division rivalry, the Silverado Skyhawks have possession of the bell after topping Foothill 25-18 last year. It was the Skyhawks' first win against Foothill since the bell was introduced to the rivalry in 2001.
Coronado advances to regional tennis finals: Cougars will face off against Foothill on Friday; Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008; The Coronado Cougars boys' tennis team moved into the Sunrise Regional finals with a 14-4 semifinal victory against visiting Green Valley High on Tuesday.
Wolves get a win after Liberty fumbles twice: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008; The Basic and Liberty football teams found themselves locked in a shootout Friday, as both offenses worked overtime to rack up 824 yards of offense. Basic emerged victorious, 44-33.
Liberty runners reach milestone: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; The Liberty girls cross country picked up their first win at a home meet in the school's six-year history on Sept. 26.
Races bring bicycling action to indoor arena: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; As bike riders flew through the air and kicked up dirt, a crowd of roughly 1,000 spectators cheered the inaugural Arena Mountain X races Sept. 24 at the South Point Equestrian Center.
Nationally ranked basketball player makes Henderson home: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; One of the nation's top high school basketball players is making a home for himself in Henderson.
Moving to the front: Laurent hoping to lead Coronado in regional defense; Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; A year after coming out of the Sunrise Regional Cross Country Championships as the runner-up, Coronado senior Michaelanne Laurent is ready to make another run at a title.
Time with weights pays off for Foothill senior: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; Foothill senior Algernon Sewell has tallied seven touchdowns and 660 rushing yards this year while claiming the starting running back position for the Falcons.
Del Sol defeats league rival Liberty, 31-6: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008; A week after a 41-39 win against Rancho, Del Sol rolled into league play against Southeast Division rival Liberty and made a statement Friday night with a 31-6 victory.
Pair of Silverado grads helping pace UNLV soccer in hot start: Friday, Sept. 26, 2008; Two Silverado graduates have been reunited as members of the UNLV men’s soccer team.
Coach pushing runners to limit: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008; The junior-heavy Green Valley High boys cross country team certainly has the depth to make a run at the Sunrise Regional championship this year.
Golf champ almost didn't play: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008; Golfer Jane Johnston had no plans of competing in the Women’s Southern Nevada Golf Association Amateur Championship, but at the prodding of friends like Debbie Love, she registered at the last minute. Two days later, Johnston left the Silverstone Golf Club as the overall net champion on Sept. 11.
Green Valley boys soccer continues streak: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008; With 17 goals this season, third most in Southern Nevada, the Green Valley High boys soccer team is off to an undefeated start as of Sept. 23.
Local athlete sets Paralympic medal record: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008; Heading into the Paralympic Games in Beijing, Coronado senior Cortney Jordan said she would be happy to come away with one medal.
Former Silverado, Green Valley football player makes it to D-1: Monday, Sept. 22, 2008; Former Silverado and Green Valley High football player Aaron Bagsby never gave up on his dream.
Liberty stuns Silverado to break six-year streak: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008; When the clock stopped and the buzzer sounded, a stunned hush fell over the Silverado crowd as Liberty’s football team sprayed each other with water bottles as part of a celebration six years in the making.
New Silverado linebacker key to strong defense: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008; When Marcus Mata'u moved from Hawaii to Southern Nevada for his sophomore year of high school, he expected to see significant playing time on the Silverado football team's defense.
Last year's volleyball state champs on track to do it again: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008; The defending state champions are at it again. After sweeping the state championship game against Durango last year, the Silverado girls volleyball team is back on the court and already off to an 9-1 start as of Monday.
Silverado stays undefeated, beats Centennial: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008; With two of its top players sitting on the bench with injuries, Silverado’s football team remained undefeated with a 21-13 win over Centennial on Friday night.
Silverado grad a hit in minor leagues: Friday, Sept. 12, 2008; Life is going pretty well for Mike McDade.
Double trouble: Twins' teamwork paying off on Silverado tennis courts; Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008; After finishing second at the state tennis tournament in girls doubles the past two years, Silverado's Santero sisters feel they are ready to overcome the final obstacle.
Triple threat for UNLV: Trio of Gator graduates helping keep Rebels undefeated; Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008; Fans of the UNLV women's soccer team might mistake the Rebels' Peter Johann Memorial Soccer Field for a Green Valley High satellite field this season as three former Gators are suiting up for the scarlet and grey.
Heatwave swimmers dive back into season: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008; The short-course season is officially under way for the Boulder City-Henderson Heatwave swimming team.
Former UNLV player leads U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team to gold: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008; Even with the top players on the United States Olympic women’s basketball team, it takes a slew of people behind the scenes to put the team together and help it function like a well-oiled machine.
Skyhawks rack up 11th straight against Mojave: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008; Silverado coach Andy Ostolaza has yet to taste regular season defeat as the Skyhawks won their 11th straight Friday with a 49-6 win against Mojave.
The Skyhawks (2-0) used seven rushers to gain 310 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.
Palo pitcher attends national camp: Friday, Sept. 5, 2008; Palo Verde baseball player JC Campo got competed against some of the nation’s top athletes in his age group this summer.
Former CSN infielder makes it to the big leagues: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; It took more than two decades but former College of Southern Nevada infielder Sean Kazmar has achieved his dream.
Mermaids' scramble for pool space: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; The Nevada Desert Mermaids synchronized swimming team should be experiencing a period of growth.
International's football program rolling again: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; After a year and a half without a football team, the Friday night lights are shining again at Henderson International School.
Long commute all part of Doty's plan: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; It's about a 50-minute drive from Sandy Valley to Liberty High School — a commute Patriots senior quarterback Ryan Doty makes each day to be part of a team he says will make history this fall.
A new start for Silverado soccer: Losing 10 older players makes Silverado's future on pitch uncertain; Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; Silverado boys soccer coach John Cwik has grown accustomed to seeing the Skyhawks sit atop the Southeast Division the last seven years.
Net experience: After a successful run in Utah, Silverado player comes to UNLV; Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; Two years after going down with a knee injury in the Sunrise Regional championship game, Silverado graduate Samantha Richard's volleyball career has returned to the Las Vegas Valley.