DIVISION I BASEBALL: Coronado sweep dethrones Gorman
Coronado senior Chandler Blanchard got roughed up in his first state tournament start Thursday.
On Saturday, Blanchard made sure he would be remembered for something else.
DIVISION I SOFTBALL: Centennial proves it's simply the best
Mike Livreri has had plenty of talented teams in his 10 years as Centennial’s softball coach.
BOYS STATE TRACK: Distance runners again push Centennial to title
Heading into the final 200 meters of the Division I boys 1,600-meter run Saturday at the state track and field championships at Silverado, six runners were in the lead pack vying for a state title.
GIRLS STATE TRACK: Duo carry Centennial to third straight crown
The second day of the Division I girls state track and field meet turned into the Badger-Bonds Show at Silverado.
DIVISION I-A BASEBALL: Bunt ignites Crusaders' championship win
Baseball’s become a game fascinated by the long ball.
But Faith Lutheran used a bunt to break Boulder City’s back Saturday.
DIVISION III BASEBALL: Lions' offense roars to two wins over Needles, state crown
The old adage that defense wins championships apparently doesn’t apply to the Yerington baseball team.
“We emphasize offense,” Lions coach Vince Angle said.
DIVISION III SOFTBALL: Chandler, Lillard lead Needles past Bobcats
Needles’ Abby Chandler and Dakota Lillard came in as champions at the end of their freshman year.
The two senior leaders are going out on top as well.
DIVISION IV BASEBALL: Hansen atones for lapse, delivers Panthers' fourth straight state title
Pahranagat Valley baseball coach Brad Loveday thought his team might be in trouble when Caleb Hansen missed the sign for a suicide squeeze in the bottom of the seventh inning of Saturday’s Division IV state championship game.
DIVISION IV SOFTBALL: Panthers capitalize on Vandals' mistakes
Pahranagat Valley softball coach Mike Sparrow would rather create opportunities than wait for them.
STATE SWIMMING: Palo Verde boys, Gaels girls take titles; Boulder City sweeps I-A
CARSON CITY — Palo Verde boys swimming coach Brent Gonzalez had a simple piece of advice for his 400-yard freestyle relay team Saturday.
DIVISION I-A SOFTBALL: Fernley rallies past Churchill County for title
Brooke Mattice’s infield hit plated Taylor Hires-Caulk with the tying run, and Jordan King continued home with the winning run on a throwing error as Fernley used a five-run bottom of the seventh inning to stun Churchill County, 14-13 in the Divis
Baseball 2013 State Tournament Glance
Follow the link for the schedule and results (when available) of the state baseball tournaments.
Softball 2013 State Tournament Glance
Follow the link for the schedule and results (when available) of the state softball tournaments.
DIVISION I BASEBALL: Gorman gains chance to extend state streak
Bonanza had two come-from-behind baseball wins over Bishop Gorman during last week’s Sunset Region tournament.
But the Gaels wasted little time taking control Friday, and this time, they held the lead.
COMMENTARY: Young Gael shows he’s more than ready
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DIVISION I SOFTBALL: Centennial cashes in on miscues, will face Panthers again for title
Centennial’s softball team didn’t play its best game of the season Thursday in its Division I state tournament opener.
On Friday, the Bulldogs picked on an opponent that played one of its shakier defensive games of the season.
BOYS STATE TRACK: Bonanza’s Taylor clears hurdles to repeat in 100
Bonanza’s Jayveon Taylor went into Friday’s state track and field championships at Silverado eager to defend his title as the fastest man in the state.
But the junior had to overcome adversity to keep his crown.
GIRLS STATE TRACK: Badger, Bonds power Centennial; Liberty’s Blake rules discus
Sydney Badger and Tiana Bonds each won one individual event, and the Centennial girls track and field team doubled the score on its nearest challenger after the first day of the Division I state meet Friday at Silverado.
DIVISION I-A BASEBALL: Trageton’s last swing sends Crusaders into final
Faith Lutheran freshman Zach Trageton conceded that he didn’t look too good on his first two swings on Friday.
But he made the most of his final hack.
DIVISION I-A SOFTBALL: Crusaders comeback bid falls short in loss to Churchill County
The hole simply was too deep for Faith Lutheran’s softball team on Friday.
But it didn’t stop the Crusaders from trying to climb out of it.
STATE SWIMMING: Memory of 'big brothers' fuels Gaels' Barker
Ron Aitken’s worst fear was that Olivia Barker would quit.
DIVISION III BASEBALL: Key errors haunt Laughlin in loss to Needles
Losing to rival Needles never sits well with Tony Petrik.
But Friday’s setback was especially difficult to swallow for the Laughlin baseball coach.
DIVISION III SOFTBALL: Mustangs stall Lincoln County, move into title game
If familiarity breeds contempt, then the Needles softball team’s Friday matchup with Lincoln County held little surprises.
DIVISION IV BASEBALL: Chavez saves Round Mountain a spot in final
Round Mountain baseball coach Jake Topholm had to do something he was trying to avoid on Friday, but he was in no position to be selective.
DIVISION IV SOFTBALL: Panthers hold on, grab inside track to state title
Pahranagat Valley softball coach Mike Sparrow knows no matter how large a lead is, it’s never safe until the last out is made.