Athletes of the week — Oct. 31

Centennial wide receiver Aaron Johnson (4) breaks away for a touchdown against Palo Verde during the second half of a varsity football game at Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph

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By Jason Orts Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 30, 2019 - 4:26 pm

Girls Soccer

Amelia McManus, F, Faith Lutheran: The senior had four goals and two assists in a 2-0 week for the Crusaders.

Boys soccer

Nathan Zamora, MF, Las Vegas: The junior had one goal and six assists in a 2-0 week for the Wildcats.

Football

Aaron Johnson, WR, Centennial: The junior had six catches for 123 yards and three touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ win over Palo Verde.

Girls Volleyball

Charlece Ohiaeri, S/OH, Calvary Chapel: The freshman had 11 kills, 10 aces, 36 assists and five blocks in a 2-0 week for the Lions.

‘Nothing else matters’: Faith Lutheran looks to avenge title game loss

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 1:12 pm

Faith Lutheran can cap an undefeated season — and get redemption — when the Crusaders play Bishop Manogue in the Class 5A Division II state football title game.

Centennial relishes turnaround from 0-4 to back in state title game

By Damon Seiters / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 7:00 am

The Centennial football team will try to add the Class 5A Division III state title Monday to the 4A crown the Bulldogs claimed last season.

Mojave will lean on ‘high-motor’ defense in 4A football state final

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

November 21, 2024 - 1:52 pm

Mojave meets Canyon Springs in the 4A state football final Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium, and the Rattlers will rely on a defense that’s produced six shutouts.

High school football state championship matchups, times set

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 16, 2024 - 6:57 pm

The matchups for all seven Nevada high school football state championship games are locked in, including a quadrupleheader Nov. 26 at Allegiant Stadium.

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SLAM Academy stops 2-point try to return to 3A title game — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 16, 2024 - 6:23 pm

SLAM Academy denied a 2-point conversion in double overtime in a 3A state semifinal. The Bulls will face Truckee for the title for the third straight season.

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Faith Lutheran stops 2-point try in OT to return to title game — PHOTOS

By Lucas Gordon Special to the / RJ

November 15, 2024 - 11:51 pm

Faith Lutheran will play for the Class 5A Division II state title again after surviving a tense battle with Shadow Ridge in the Southern League title game.

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Roundup: Centennial powers into 5A Division III title game

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

November 15, 2024 - 11:34 pm

Centennial romped past Desert Oasis in the Class 5A Division III Southern League title game Friday, and the 4A state championship game is set.

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Arbor View downs Coronado, advances to 1st state title game — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 17, 2024 - 1:21 am

Arbor View scored four rushing touchdowns to defeat Coronado in a Class 5A Division I state semifinal and advance to the program’s first football state title game.