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HOCKEY Wranglers pull out narrow victory
By Steve Silver
At least the Las Vegas Wranglers are consistent -- consistently inconsistent that is. For the third consecutive weekend, the Wranglers answered a Thursday night loss with a Friday night victory as Las Vegas narrowly edged the Bakersfield Condors 2-1 in front of 4,062 fans at the Orleans Arena.
prep football Del Sol rallies without top rusher to win Southeast title
By Ray Brewer
Running back Dezerick Reed has been the Del Sol High football team’s No. 1 option offensively every game this fall. But in one of the Dragons’ most important games of the season on Friday night, they had to rally without their top performer. Reed was benched after drawing a personal foul on a late hit in the second quarter against a player from visiting Coronado.
Legacy beats Spring Valley for first playoff win
By Anthony Fenech · Friday, November 6, 2009
Late in Friday night’s Sunset Regional quarterfinal, Legacy quarterback Devin Weidemann dropped back to pass. He rolled to the left, looked to the right, felt pressure from behind and unleashed a high, arching 60-yard pass. “I just cocked back and fired it,” he said. “And I had my doubts.”
Canyon Springs beats Chaparral, headed to playoffs
By Case Keefer · Friday, November 6, 2009
Tyler Ward threw for more than 150 yards and Devin Rimmey rushed for more than 100 as Canyon Springs closed its regular season with a 67-18 victory against Chaparral.
Palo Verde rolls over Desert Oasis
By Case Keefer · Friday, November 6, 2009
The first thought that popped into Palo Verde coach Darwin Rost’s mind while watching film on Desert Oasis was a scary one.
Green Valley upsets Silverado, 23-17
By Case Keefer · Friday, November 6, 2009
Entering Friday night’s game, Silverado had everything to play for. Green Valley had already been eliminated from playoff contention.
Foothill loses to Basic, still makes playoffs
By Case Keefer · Friday, November 6, 2009
This year’s Battle for Boulder Highway certainly lived up to its billing.
Cimarron-Memorial off to fast playoff start against Durango
By Case Keefer · Friday, November 6, 2009
Seniors shine in Liberty win over Valley
By Case Keefer · Friday, November 6, 2009
Desert Pines ground game too much for Eldorado
By Case Keefer · Friday, November 6, 2009
Desert Pines’ game plan against Eldorado Friday was pretty simple: Give the ball to the running backs.
Week 11 — Prep football roundup Gorman ready for Palo following 56-15 pounding of Cheyenne
Half of teams finish regular season, other half begin playoffs
By Case Keefer · Friday, November 6, 2009
It’s time to win or turn in the pads and think about next year — at least for half of the teams in the Las Vegas Valley.
Pro bull riding Kody Lostroh wins 5th round at PBR World Finals
The Associated Press · Friday, November 6, 2009
World standings leader Kody Lostroh won the fifth round of the Professional Bull Riders World Finals on Friday night, scoring 91.25 points on Troubadour for his second straight round victory.
Dan Marino helps deliver pizza franchise to Las Vegas
Former NFL quarterback promotes new Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
By Melissa Arseniuk · Friday, November 6, 2009
Dan Marino is hoping to score a touchdown in the Las Vegas restaurant market.
Agassi pleads for compassion on '60 Minutes'
The Associated Press · Friday, November 6, 2009
NEW YORK — Andre Agassi responded to criticism of his crystal meth use with a plea for compassion, telling "60 Minutes" he needed help when he took the drug while depressed in 1997.
HOCKEY Wranglers forward scores for local food bank
By Anthony Fenech · Friday, November 6, 2009
When Ned Lukacevic lights the lamp for the Wranglers this season, he'll be scoring a goal for more than one team. The immediate impact of the forward's goals will be felt on the scoreboard, but the lasting impact will be felt in the hungry stomachs of kids across the Las Vegas area. Thanks to a charitable proposal made during the team's recent trip to Three Square Food Bank, Lukacevic will donate $10 for each goal he scores this season.