Liberty defeats Spring Valley in baseball — PHOTOS

Liberty outfielder Rashaan Chavis (34) steals second base against Spring Valley's Royce Ogawa (22) during a baseball game at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Spring Valley's Jack Rieckmann (9) celebrates his home run with teammates during a baseball game at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

during a baseball game at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Liberty’s Konner Brown (7) passes the ball to Liberty’s Cole Neilson (obscured) to get Spring Valley's Matthew Rogers (23) out at second base during a baseball game at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Liberty’s Dominic Ostolaza (33) pitches to Spring Valley during a baseball game at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Liberty outfielder Jacob Damore comes up short on the catch during a baseball game against Spring Valley at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Liberty’s Chris Onoszko runs for third base against Spring Valley during a baseball game at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Liberty’s Konner Brown (7) throws to Shawn Mack (24) at first base during a baseball game against Spring Valley at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

during a baseball game at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Liberty’s Shawn Mack (24) misses the catch as Spring Valley's Royce Ogawa (22) makes it to first base during a baseball game at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Spring Valley's Royce Ogawa (22) celebrates his run with teammates during a baseball game at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

during a baseball game at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Spring Valley's Matthew Rogers misses a fly ball during a baseball game at Liberty High School on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

By Alex Wright Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 29, 2024 - 11:12 pm

Liberty scored in the bottom of the seventh inning to claim a 7-6 home victory over Spring Valley in a high school baseball game Monday.

Cole Neilson went 2-for-4 with two RBIs for Liberty (15-14, 5-6 Class 5A Mountain League).

Liberty and Spring Valley (9-18, 2-9) play again at 3:30 p.m Wednesday at Spring Valley.

Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AlexWright1028 on X.

Coronado rallies to win 5A boys golf team, individual state titles

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 16, 2024 - 8:55 pm

The Coronado boys golf team won the Class 5A team state title by one stroke over Bishop Gorman on Thursday in Pahrump, despite starting the round in third.

Coronado runner Bailey Goldberg (1) and teammates celebrate a score over Douglas during the sec ...

5A softball teams roll to wins to open state playoffs — PHOTOS

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

May 16, 2024 - 7:23 pm

Two Southern teams picked up a pair of victories to open the Nevada state playoffs Thursday at Bishop Gorman.

Palo Verde celebrates after RL Chandler scored during a Class 5A baseball state tournament open ...

Palo Verde, Coronado survive in 5A state baseball openers — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 16, 2024 - 7:08 pm

Palo Verde and Coronado won their first games of the Class 5A baseball state tournament Thursday. The two teams will play Friday for a spot in the title game.

Palo Verde infielder Luke Herrera (2) scores at home plate while Coronado catcher A.J. Stalteri ...

Palo Verde, Coronado set sights on 5A baseball state title

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 15, 2024 - 4:56 pm

Palo Verde and Coronado are looking to win their schools’ second baseball state titles. The Class 5A state tournament begins Thursday at Bishop Gorman.

Coronado runner Bailey Goldberg (1) slides to third base safely ahead of a throw to Palo Verde ...

Palo Verde, Coronado look to dethrone North team for softball title

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 15, 2024 - 4:19 pm

The Palo Verde and Coronado softball teams emerged out of the tough Class 5A Mountain League to qualify for the state tournament, which begins Thursday.

Palo Verde's players celebrate with the trophy after their match win against Coronado for the C ...

Palo Verde sweeps Coronado for 5A boys volleyball title — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 9:48 pm

Palo Verde avenged a loss in last year’s state title match and swept Coronado on Tuesday night to win the Class 5A state title. The 4A and 3A titles were also decided.

Durango pitcher Xander Mercurius (7) throws to Sierra Vista during a Class 4A high school state ...

Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Week: Durango’s Xander Mercurius

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 3:09 pm

Durango baseball’s Xander Mercurius threw a complete game and had two hits in the Trailblazers’ playoff win to earn Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Week honors.

Palo Verde pitcher Bradi Odom (13) pitches the ball during a Class 5A Southern Region high scho ...

Nevada Preps Girls Athlete of the Week: Palo Verde’s Bradi Odom

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 2:24 pm

Palo Verde softball pitcher Bradi Odom started each of the Panthers’ four playoff wins last week to earn Nevada Preps Girls Athlete of the Week honors.

Coronado players and students from the student section celebrate Coronado winning during a Clas ...

Rubber match to decide 5A boys volleyball title: ‘Everybody’s excited’

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 13, 2024 - 3:51 pm

Coronado and Palo Verde split their two regular-season meetings. The two teams will play a third time in Tuesday’s Class 5A boys volleyball state championship match.

Palo Verde teammates celebrate receiving the winning plaque after defeating Coronado in their 5 ...

New champions could be coming as spring state week begins

By Alex Wright / RJ

May 12, 2024 - 1:49 pm

All spring sports in Nevada will crown a new state champion this week. Here’s a breakdown of every title race as the season comes to a close.