Tickets being presold for Gorman, Palo Verde showdown and expected to sell out
Tickets for Friday?s Sunset Regional championship high school football game between Palo Verde and host Bishop Gorman highs ? arguably the most significant game of the year ? will go on sale starting Tuesday at Gorman, 5959 South Hualapai Way.
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:07:00 -0000 |
Redemption Thursday: Region semifinals feature four teams out to avenge earlier defeats
Las Vegas High football coach James Thurman has stressed each week for his players to play a faceless opponent on Friday nights. Instead of worrying about the opposition ? whether weak or strong ? on the other side of the field, Thurman tells his players the first step to victory is executing their game plan successfully. On most Fridays in Las Vegas? weak Northeast Division, the faceless opponent strategy is not overlooking a struggling opponent. But Thursday in the Sunset Regional semifinals, the Wildcats will face a tall order in beating host Liberty (9-1). Not only did the defending Sunrise champion Patriots defeat Las Vegas in last year?s title game, they physically manhandled and dominated for virtually the entire night. The faceless opponent strategy might be a good idea for the other underdog teams in this week?s semifinals.
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:06:00 -0000 |
Palo Verde captures Northwest title for fourth time in five years
Lee Griggs rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries Friday to lead the Palo Verde High football team to the Northwest Division title with a 49-0 victory against visiting Faith Lutheran.
Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:51:00 -0000 |
Palo Verde downs Cimarron-Memorial, 28-14
Palo Verde is dangerous enough when it sticks to its trademark run game.
What happens when the Panthers can throw it, too? Watch out. Palo Verde beat Cimarron-Memorial 28-14 Friday behind two touchdown passes from quarterback Parker Rost.
Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:24:00 -0000 |
Former Palo Verde star Mike Smith in limbo during NFL labor dispute, likely headed to UFL
Mike Smith stepped into the batter?s box last month for an adult baseball game hoping to not embarrass himself. Having not faced live pitching in nearly five years, he figured it would take a game or two to get back his timing back. ?I was hoping I wouldn?t strikeout,? said Smith, a two-sport star at Palo Verde High who hadn?t played baseball since his senior year, when he decided to focus on football full-time in college at Nebraska. It didn?t take Smith long to get his smooth left-handed stroke back, connecting on a home run to straight away centerfield with a wooden bat in his first game. Smith never envisioned he?d be playing recreational baseball in Las Vegas at this stage of his life.
Thu, 05 May 2011 09:05:00 -0000 |
Bishop Gorman's Bryson Mook commits to Northern Arizona
Bishop Gorman High senior defensive lineman Bryson Mook has verbally committed to Northern Arizona University, Gaels coach Tony Sanchez said.
Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:47:00 -0000 |
Palo Verde takes down Faith Lutheran in league opener
Palo Verde High boys basketball coach Jermone Riley knew his team was better than the 50-point loss they suffered last week to Canyon Springs to open the season. On Monday, his team proved him correct with a 78-60 victory against visiting Faith Lutheran in the Northwest Division opener for both schools.
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:07:00 -0000 |
Gorman beats Palo Verde, will face Reno's McQueen for state title
Bishop Gorman's Anu Solomon passed for 176 yards and two touchdowns Saturday to lead the Gaels to a 28-10 victory against host Palo Verde in the Sunset Regional title game.
Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:57:00 -0000 |
Gorman, Palo Verde renew gridiron rivalry with spot in the state finals at stake
For some, the outcome was surprising. Not only was the perennial power Bishop Gorman High football team defeated by rival Palo Verde in the Sunset Regional finals two years ago, the Gaels were humiliated in the second half of a 50-14 defeat.Gorman avenged the loss to Palo Verde in last year?s playoffs, but the sting of the 2008 defeat will surely be on the players? minds Saturday when the schools renew their rivalry in the Sunset finals. You see, just like the 2008 contest, the game will be at Palo Verde?s home field.
Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:05:00 -0000 |
Tickets being pre-sold for Saturday's Gorman, Palo Verde showdown
Tickets are being pre-sold for Saturday?s high school football game between Bishop Gorman and host Palo Verde. The much-anticipated contest, which begins at 1 p.m., is for the Sunset Regional championship and a spot in next week?s 4A classification state title game. Tickets are available at the athletic office at either school. Adults prices are $7; students are $5
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:14:00 -0000 |
Summerlin youth tennis team aiming for national title
A Las Vegas tennis team will compete for a national title at the 2010 U.S. Tennis Association?s Junior Team Tennis National Championships starting today.
Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:05:00 -0000 |
Three-touchdown effort from unexpected source leads Palo Verde past Cheyenne
Jonathan Maxwell made the most out of his opportunity. The Palo Verde High junior running back is typically the second option in the Panthers? run-first offense behind senior Brandon Wright, one of the state?s top players who has multiple Division-I scholarship offers.
Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:33:00 -0000 |
Henderson tennis pro eliminated from local tournament
Lauren Albanese had a miserable 20th birthday one year ago, losing to Asia Muhammad in both singles and doubles tennis at the Lexus of Las Vegas Open.
A day before her 21st birthday on Thursday, Albanese got some satisfying revenge, beating the hometown hero from Henderson in the same round as last year, 6-4, 7-5.
Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:24:00 -0000 |
Retired hoops standout Gary Payton ready for NBA return ? on the sidelines
During what is the in-between time in his adult life, Gary Payton has found the ideal home in Las Vegas. What he's between is what was a hall-of-fame-caliber playing career in the NBA and what he hopes will be an equally successful run as a professional coach in the coming years.
Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:10:00 -0000 |
Bishop Gorman takes Sunset Region title in win over Cimarron
Anu Solomon deserved some praise after this performance.
So when Bishop Gorman coach Tony Sanchez spotted Solomon after his team?s 31-7 victory against Cimarron-Memorial in the Sunset Region Championship game, he called the freshman quarterback over and put his arm around him.
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:04:00 -0000 |
Gorman, Palo Verde set for anticipated football game
A star-studded high school football game of this magnitude is a rarity in Las Vegas. But, with the season on the line Friday night for two of Southern Nevada?s marquee programs, this playoff game has the makings of a classic. Bishop Gorman High, the often controversial private school, hosts public school power Palo Verde at 7 p.m. on Friday in the Sunset Regional semifinals.
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:05:00 -0000 |
Funeral arrangements set for Palo Verde coach
Funeral arrangements are set for Palo Verde High assistant football coach Dave Castro. A viewing will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday at Christ the King Catholic Community on Torrey Pines Drive and Tropicana Avenue. A funeral mass will follow at 5 p.m.
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:19:00 -0000 |
Palo Verde coach Dave Castro remembered for his tough love
Dave Castro?s love for the football players he mentored helped the veteran educator become of the Las Vegas Valley?s most respected high school coaches. Castro, 54, was found dead Saturday at his home in Henderson.
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:38:00 -0000 |
2007 champ still in running at charity golf tourney
Although last year?s champion, Marc Turnesa, bowed out of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on Friday, 2007?s top man, George McNeill, is still very much in it. McNeill had the best round of the day on Saturday with an 8-under 63. He enters the final round two strokes back from the co-leaders.
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:11:00 -0000 |
Local golfer leads headed into final day of Vegas PGA tourney
Asked to put into words what a win at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open would mean to him, Scott Piercy paused and the room went silent.
Piercy had no answer.
?Do they make words like that?? Piercy finally said. ?It?s kind of like one of those not-real weeks.?
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:09:00 -0000 |
