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Ray Brewer

Managing Editor

Ray Brewer, a proud local, has been part of Greenspun Media Group since the mid-1990s. He’s covered high school and UNLV sports, and managed the Las Vegas Sun’s award-winning website. He’s a graduate of Chaparral High School and UNLV, and a fierce defender of Las Vegas — especially in comparisons to Reno. Brewer and his wife, Karla, have two children. And they all are passionate about the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Blog Post Archive

High School Basketball Picks: State Championship
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in high school basketball games each week.
High School Basketball Picks: Regional Playoffs Edition
Monday, Feb. 11, 2013
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in high school basketball games each week.
High School Basketball Picks: Entry 6
Monday, Feb. 4, 2013
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in high school basketball games each week.
Gorman QB Solomon, coach Sanchez earn national honors from SI
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012
The Bishop Gorman High football team won its fourth straight Nevada state championship last Saturday.
The more important victory, however, won’t be determined for a few years. That’s what Gaels’ coach Tony Sanchez told Sports Illustrated last week when he was selected as their high school coach of the week.
High School Football State Championship picks
Monday, Nov. 26, 2012
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week 9
Monday, Oct. 15, 2012
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week 8
Monday, Oct. 8, 2012
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week 7
Monday, Oct. 1, 2012
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week 6
Monday, Sept. 24, 2012
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Western football gets new coach, jobs open at Bonanza and Rancho
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Add two more programs to the local high school football coaching carousel.
High School Basketball State Championship Picks
Monday, Feb. 20, 2012
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Updated with Friday's regional finals
Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Week 6
Monday, Jan. 30, 2012
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Week 5
Monday, Jan. 23, 2012
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Week Three
Monday, Jan. 9, 2012
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Week Two
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Week One
Monday, Dec. 12, 2011
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Football Picks: Week 12
Monday, Nov. 7, 2011
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week 11
Monday, Oct. 31, 2011
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week 10
Monday, Oct. 24, 2011
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week Nine
Monday, Oct. 17, 2011
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week Seven
Monday, Oct. 3, 2011
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
No tickets remain for Gorman, Servite football game
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011
If you don’t have tickets for Friday’s Bishop Gorman High football game against visiting Servite High of Anaheim, Calif., you’ll have to watch the game on ESPNU.
High School Football Picks: Week Six
Monday, Sept. 26, 2011
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week Five
Monday, Sept. 19, 2011
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week Three
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
High School Football Picks: Week One
Monday, Aug. 22, 2011
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Alumni holding fundraiser to help Chap football purchase new equipment
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011
A group of Chaparral High School graduates are still trying to help the Cowboys football team win on Friday nights.
The Chaparral HS Alumni Foundation is hosting a fundraiser from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Murphy’s Law Pub and Grill on Flamingo Road and Spencer Street with proceeds helping first-year coach William Froman update the program’s weight-room equipment, and purchase helmets and other gear.
Ex-local prep football stars get NFL deals
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Two former Southern Nevada high school football stars signed undrafted free agent contracts Tuesday with NFL teams.
Wide receiver Tysson Poots of Coronado High signed with the Baltimore Ravens, and offensive lineman Mike Smith of Palo Verde inked with the New Orleans Saints. Neither was drafted in April and had to wait out the NFL labor dispute before landing a professional opportunity.
You could help former Gorman star DeMarco Murray land on video game cover
Friday, April 1, 2011
Former Bishop Gorman High and Oklahoma football star DeMarco Murray is in contention to be on the cover for the newest EA Sports NCAA Football video game.
The athlete who receives the most online votes between Murray, Alabama’s Mark Ingram, Washington’s Jake Locker and Auburn’s Nick Fairley will receive the honor. Voting runs through Monday.
High School Hoops Picks: State Tournament
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Week 7
Monday, Jan. 31, 2011
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Week 6
Monday, Jan. 24, 2011
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Week 5
Monday, Jan. 17, 2011
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Week 3
Monday, Jan. 3, 2011
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Week 2
Monday, Dec. 13, 2010
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
High School Hoops Picks: Week 1
Monday, Dec. 6, 2010
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer attempt to pick winners in 10 of the top high school basketball games each week.
State Championship Picks
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Prep Football: Week 14 Picks
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Prep Football: Week 13 Picks
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Prep Football: Week 9 Picks
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Prep Football: Week 8 Picks
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Prep Football: Week 7 Picks
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Prep Football: Week 6 Picks
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Prep Football: Week 5 Picks
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Prep Football: Week 4 Picks
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Prep Football: Week 3 Picks
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Prep Football: Week 2 Picks
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.
Awesome video of local high school player hurdling a defender
Friday, Aug. 27, 2010
Foothill High running back Connor Afoa showed his athletic ability during a scrimmage last week against Faith Lutheran, hurdling a defender after catching a screen pass on his way to a long gain.
Prep Football: Week 1 Picks
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010
Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer make their picks for every prep football game in Las Vegas.