The high school sports scene was buzzing with excitement as athletes showcased their skills and talent in various competitions. In girls soccer, standout performances included Taylor Bringhurst from Palo Verde, who made nine saves in a 1-0 victory over Shadow Ridge, while Siena Andrew of Moapa Valley scored two goals in a 7-0 win against Cristo Rey. Stephenie Hackett of Bishop Gorman shined with three goals and an assist in an 8-0 triumph over Cimarron-Memorial, and Danielle Morales of Arbor View netted three goals in a 7-0 victory over Desert Oasis. Makayla Nelson of Boulder City also impressed by scoring three goals in a 3-1 win over Pahrump Valley.
In girls volleyball, Angelina DeGrange of Sierra Vista stood out with 21 assists and 10 digs despite a loss to Shadow Ridge, while Aracelli Hernandez of Durango recorded 49 assists and 20 digs in a thrilling comeback win against Centennial. Savannah Tano of Legacy tallied 20 assists in a close match against Spring Valley, Ellie Thurman of GV Christian showcased her skills with 22 kills, three aces, three assists, and three blocks in a win over Awaken Christian, and Mayzie Tobler of Virgin Valley contributed 19 assists in a victory over Cristo Rey.
Scores from the matches revealed exciting results, including Arbor View’s 7-0 win against Desert Oasis, Bishop Gorman’s dominant 8-0 victory over Cimarron-Memorial, and Boulder City’s 3-1 triumph over Pahrump Valley. Other notable results included Centennial’s 7-0 win over Silverado, Eldorado’s 3-1 victory against Doral Academy, and Faith Lutheran’s narrow 1-0 win over Coronado.
In boys soccer action, Faith Lutheran defeated Desert Oasis 4-1, while Tech secured a 7-1 victory over Del Sol. In girls volleyball, Durango emerged victorious in a thrilling 3-2 match against Centennial, while GV Christian swept Awaken Christian 3-0. Shadow Ridge also claimed a 3-0 win over Sierra Vista, and Spring Valley defeated Legacy 3-1. Additionally, Virgin Valley secured a 3-0 victory over Cristo Rey.
On the tennis courts, the 5A singles state playoffs saw intense competition, with players like Mark Lapko from Bishop Gorman and Balin Gupta from Palo Verde showcasing their skills. In the 5A doubles state playoffs, teams from Faith Lutheran and Coronado battled it out for victory. The girls tennis competition was equally intense, with players like Remi Rice from Palo Verde and Erika Gallegos from Coronado displaying their talent in the 5A singles state playoffs.
In football action, Cadence narrowly defeated Chaparral 14-12 in a closely contested matchup. The high school sports scene continues to be a platform for young athletes to demonstrate their abilities and compete at a high level, showcasing the future stars of tomorrow.