Girls celebrate role in sports at UNLV event — PHOTOS

Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

Jasmine De La Rosa, 12, participates in an activity as After-School All-Stars students from local middle schools participate in sports clinics led by UNLV student-athletes at Mendenhall Center at UNLV in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

UNLV Volleyball player Riley Jacobs, center, leads After-School All-Stars students from local middle schools in an exercise at Mendenhall Center at UNLV in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

After-School All-Stars students from local middle schools dribble a basketball while participating in sports clinics led by UNLV student-athletes at Mendenhall Center at UNLV in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Clarke Holloway, 12, participates in an activity as After-School All-Stars students from local middle schools participate in sports clinics led by UNLV student-athletes at Mendenhall Center at UNLV in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

After-School All-Stars students from local middle schools take turns shooting a basketball while participating in sports clinics led by UNLV student-athletes at Mendenhall Center at UNLV in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Las Vegas Aces player Moriah Jefferson talks to After-School All-Stars students from local middle schools at Mendenhall Center at UNLV in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

After-School All-Stars students from local middle schools participate in sports clinics led by UNLV student-athletes at Mendenhall Center at UNLV in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The event was held in recognition of the annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

After-School All-Stars students from local middle schools huddle together while participating in sports clinics led by UNLV student-athletes at Mendenhall Center at UNLV in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

After-School All-Stars students from local middle schools pose for a photo after participating in sports clinics led by UNLV student-athletes at Mendenhall Center at UNLV in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

UNLV Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois, left, talks with Las Vegas Aces player Moriah Jefferson following an event with After-School All-Stars students from local middle schools participate at Mendenhall Center at UNLV in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

More than 150 After-School All-Star students from four Las Vegas Valley middle schools got a chance to learn and play during the 32nd annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day held Saturday at UNLV.

Girls and boys from Bridger, Brinley, Fremont and Gibson middle schools participated in UNLV athlete-led clinics in several sports and activities, including basketball, soccer, volleyball and cheer.

Afterward, the students attended the UNLV Rebels women’s basketball game against Boise State. The Lady Rebels won 77-54.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day, coordinated locally by the UNLV athletic department, is one of many events offered to at-risk students participating in After-School All-Stars Las Vegas. The All-Stars organization offers free, after-school programs that promote academic advancement, cultural enrichment, positive social interaction and recreational activity.