Basic couldn’t complete a rally and fell to Douglas, and Shadow Ridge could not stave off Spanish Springs’ rally Thursday in the first round of the Class 4A state softball tournament at Bishop Manogue High School.
Justin Emerson
Former reporter: Nevada Preps
Justin Emerson reported for the Review-Journal from May 2016 to November 2018. He graduated with a master’s degree from Arizona State University. He covered prep sports and had previous bylines with MLB.com, NFL.com, Sports Illustrated, USA Hockey Magazine and the Arizona Republic. He was born and raised in Phoenix.
After watching their brothers bring home state baseball titles, Basic softball players Mikayla Berg and Angela Santillanes are excited for the opportunity to win their own rings.
Benjamin Sawaia knew exactly how he wanted to celebrate. He gathered his teammates, ripped off his shirt and went to the bridge.
Coronado been a force all season in their quest to reclaim the state title, and will perhaps be Bishop Gorman’s biggest obstacle when the Class 4A state tournament tees off Monday at Reflection Bay Golf Club in Henderson.
Shadow Ridge defeated Palo Verde twice, and Basic swept Coronado to win their softball region titles Saturday at Bishop Gorman.
After her mom passed away Monday, Sanoe Helenihi powered Basic’s rally Friday, and Hannah Barr delivered the game-winner to send the Wolves’ softball team to the Sunrise Region final.
Coronado set a state record in winning the Sunrise Region golf meet, and Bishop Gorman claimed a victory in the Sunset Region tournament.
Centennial pitcher Amanda Sink set a state record for most strikeouts in a seven-inning game in the Bulldogs’ 12-0 victory over Durango on Tuesday in the Sunset Region softball tournament.
Whenever Leah Becker records a strikeout, the Foothill sophomore turns to her sister Kylie Becker at shortstop. They lock eyes, throw their hands up, and do a sort of victory dance before moving on to the next hitter.
Jared Smith claims to have shaved about seven strokes off his game this year, and is considered one of the favorites entering Monday’s Class 3A Southern Region tournament beginning Monday at Boulder City Municipal.
Las Vegas almost lost a six-run lead after Silverado scored four and loaded the bases with two outs. But the Wildcats escaped with a 6-4 road victory in the regular-season finale.
Basic and Rancho took their duel into the ninth inning, each starter going into the seventh and both relievers dealing. But a bases-loaded walk with a full count and two outs was the difference as Garrett Giles trotted to first base, his Basic team 2-1 winners at home.
Coronado tied the game in the fifth inning, then loaded the bases in the seventh before Madison Stephens drove home the winning run to give the Cougars a 5-4 walk-off winner against visiting Basic.
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Alyssa Stanley homered in the top of the seventh to give the Mustangs the lead. Then in the bottom of the inning, Mia Voges preserved Shadow Ridge’s 5-4 victory at Centennial.