Baseball Features Fireworks at the Plate (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Las Vegas – Athletes from local high schools turned in memorable efforts during Wednesday’s baseball, softball and boys volleyball matchups, signaling a strong start to the spring season.[1]
Baseball Features Fireworks at the Plate
Silverado senior Giovanni Guariglia launched two home runs and drove in four runs to power his team past The Meadows 14-10 in a thriller.[1]
Other results painted a picture of offensive dominance. Arbor View shut out Tech 10-0, while Foothill routed Cimarron-Memorial 21-1. Liberty held off Shadow Ridge 10-9, and Palo Verde earned a 7-2 tournament victory over Sierra Vista behind senior pitcher Kyle Johnson’s two-hit gem over 6.2 innings.[1]
- Coronado 9, Durango 4
- Desert Oasis 9, Rancho 1
- Doral Academy 10, Cheyenne 4
- Mater East 11, Eldorado 1
- Mojave 15, Spring Mountain 0
- Pahrump Valley 11, Western 1
Standouts included Liberty’s Shawn Mack with a home run, double and two RBIs; Mater East freshman Guillermo Negron with two doubles and three RBIs; Foothill’s Guillano Pugliese going 3-for-3; and Desert Oasis’ Ryan Roshak with two doubles.[1]
Softball Delivers High-Scoring Drama
Bonanza survived a 22-17 slugfest against Durango, sparked by sophomore Xochi Mendoza’s triple and three RBIs.[1]
Palo Verde defended its state title pedigree with an 8-2 win over host Centennial. Senior pitcher Ava Koenig struck out nine over seven innings, while junior Kayleen Enriquez and Alexis Kearnes each collected three hits.[2][1] Cimarron-Memorial crushed Rancho 24-5 as junior Jasmine Ponce hit for the cycle with six RBIs. Foothill blanked Boulder City 8-0 behind sophomore Leah Henderson’s 13 strikeouts.
- Clark 11, Canyon Springs 3
- Coronado 12, Bishop Gorman 2
- Doral Academy 8, Green Valley 6
- Faith Lutheran 17, Western 0
- Legacy 17, Eldorado 0
- Mojave 19, Las Vegas 4
- Shadow Ridge 8, Arbor View 6
- Sierra Vista 15, Valley 0
- SLAM! Nevada 20, Cadence 4
- Spring Valley 13, Cheyenne 3
- Tech 21, Desert Pines 0
Legacy freshman Audrie McClerkin tossed a three-inning no-hitter, and Spring Valley senior Aubree Holcombe homered in a 13-3 win.[1]
Boys Volleyball Sweeps Define the Day
Palo Verde swept Mojave 25-19, 25-17, 25-22 as junior Andrew Gutierrez tallied 14 kills.[1]
Liberty dispatched Las Vegas 25-13, 25-19, 25-16 despite senior Isaac Suarez’s 10 assists for the Wildcats. Virgin Valley overcame Hurricane (Utah) in three sets behind junior Jayzin Broderick’s seven kills, six digs and three aces. Centennial topped Cimarron-Memorial 3-1, Eldorado beat Chaparral 3-1, and Virgin Valley prevailed 3-0.
Spotlight on Top Performers
The day’s heroes spanned all three sports.
| Player | Team/Sport | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Giovanni Guariglia | Silverado/Baseball | 2 HR, 4 RBIs |
| Ava Koenig | Palo Verde/Softball | 9 Ks, complete game win |
| Andrew Gutierrez | Palo Verde/Volleyball | 14 kills |
| Leah Henderson | Foothill/Softball | 13 Ks, shutout |
| Jasmine Ponce | Cimarron-Memorial/Softball | cycle, 6 RBIs |
Key Takeaways:
- Offense ruled baseball with multiple double-digit wins.
- Softball pitchers like Koenig and Henderson set the tone.
- Volleyball sweeps highlighted efficient team play.
Wednesday’s results underscore the depth of talent in Las Vegas high school sports, promising more excitement ahead. Which performance caught your eye? Tell us in the comments.[1]
