Ray Brewer

Sports Editor

Ray has been covering high school sports in Nevada since 1996 for the Home News. His work is regularly honored by the Nevada Press Association.

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Sports books record $6.8 million profit on Super Bowl wagers: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010; Nevada sports books recorded a profit on Super Bowl wagers in 2010 for the ninth time in 10 years, according to Nevada Gaming Control Board figures released today.
Silver medalist Andy Gabel ready for another Olympics: Summerlin resident, who won silver in 1994, will work as a broadcaster in Vancouver; Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010; It’s been more than two decades since Andy Gabel won a silver medal in the winter Olympics, but the Summerlin resident still remembers the once-in-a-lifetime feeling of standing on the podium for the awards ceremony. It’s a moment that instantly brings a smile to his face.
Frenzied atmosphere a difference-maker at the Mack: 18,557 fans fill T&M for game against No. 12 BYU; Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010; During the last media timeout on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center, with several fans from a sellout crowd of 18,557 already flocking toward the exit, an announcement was made with a friendly reminder. See you Wednesday.
Gorman's Jalen Grimble, Palo Verde's Brandon Wright and others lead the way in 2011: Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010; Bishop Gorman High junior Jalen Grimble sat in the crowd Wednesday during a national signing day ceremony in the school’s gymnasium and watched eight of his high school teammates sign letters of intent to play college football. The highlight of the group was Grimble’s cousin, highly coveted tight end Xavier Grimble, signing with USC. Others signed with the likes of Cal, Stanford and UNLV. This time next year, it will be Jalen Grimble who will be signing his papers.
1,200 tickets remain for Saturday's clash against BYU: Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010; Tickets for the UNLV basketball team’s highly anticipated game on Saturday against conference rival BYU at the Thomas & Mack Center are going quickly. Perk Weisenburger, UNLV's Associate Athletics Director for External Operations, said only 1,200 tickets remain as of Thursday afternoon -- all balcony tickets priced at $18.
Bobby Hauck's efforts on the recruiting trail included several long nights: Eight locals highlight first recruiting class at UNLV for new coach; Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010; Midway through his national signing day press conference on Wednesday afternoon at the Thomas & Mack Center, first-year UNLV football coach Bobby Hauck playfully cracked a smile when asked if there were something he could change about the past month on the recruiting trail. He jokingly responded with one luxury he could have benefited from - more time, specifically a 28-hour day.
Opening the doors to the Lone Star state: UNLV's expected to receive letters of intent from four Texans on national signing day; Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010; UNLV assistant football coach Cedric Cormier is one of the fastest athletes David Aymond has coached in his 16 years at North Shore High in the Houston area. UNLV recruit Tim Cornett is a close second. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Cornett, who is verbally committed to sign with UNLV today on national signing day, is one of the fastest running backs in Texas. The Rebels are expected to receive letters of intent from 19 players today, including four from talent-rich Texas who were primarily recruited by Cormier.
Record number of locals headed to college gridiron: Eight from state champion Gorman lead the way on national signing day; Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010; Led by state champion Bishop Gorman High's eight athletes who will sign letters of intent on Wednesday, a record 25 athletes are expected to ink with Division I or Football Championship Subdivision schools.
Gorman's Belen is an inspiration for all on signing day: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010; If Victor Belen can do it, so can you. The Bishop Gorman High senior running back will sign a national letter of intent today to play college football at Samford University in Alabama. It’s an accomplishment that seemed highly unlikely at this time last year.
Football recruit will serve church mission before enrolling at UNLV: Monday, Feb. 1, 2010; One of the recruits who signs with the UNLV football team Wednesday won’t join the program for three years. Silverado High linebacker Kyle Anderson verbally committed to UNLV after a weekend visit, but won’t enroll at his hometown school until January 2013. Rather, he will serve a two-year church mission starting next October.

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Prep Football: State Semifinals Picks: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver make their selections for the 4A football state semifinals.
How Gorman saved the school district thousands: Monday, Nov. 23, 2009; The Clark County School District number crunchers need to send a thank you note to the Bishop Gorman High football team. The district, which has slashed its budgets across the board over the last two years to deal with the state’s economic crisis, will have roughly $7,000 more in its athletic budget because of the Gaels’ gridiron dominance.
Prep Football: Week 12 Picks: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 11 Picks: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 10 Picks: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 9 Picks: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 8 Picks: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 7 Picks: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 6 picks: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.
Prep Football: Week 5 picks: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009; Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Steve Silver attempt to pick the winning team from prep contests across the Las Vegas area.