Athletes of the Week — Dec. 19

Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

Tiarra Del Rosario, one of the best flag football players in the state, practices at Cimarro ... — Tiarra Del Rosario, one of the best flag football players in the state, practices at Cimarron-Memorial High School in Las Vegas on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo

Durango’s Anthony Hunter (21) drives against Sierra Vista’s Isaiah Veal (5) during a basketball game at Sierra Vista High School in Las Vegas on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Athletes of the Week

Boys Basketball

Anthony Hunter, Durango

The junior guard scored 21 points and hit a 3-pointer with four seconds left to give the Trailblazers a 67-66 road win over Sierra Vista.

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Girls Basketball

Jasmine Richardson, Basic

The junior guard scored 13 of her 29 points in the third quarter in a 50-40 home win over Mojave. Richardson had 15 points in a 53-34 victory over Chaparral.

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Flag Football

Tiarra Del Rosario, Cimarron-Memorial

The senior quarterback set a state record with eight touchdown passes in a 56-26 victory over Bonanza. Del Rosario completed 28 of 33 passes for 283 yards and also rushed for 77 yards.

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Wrestling

Tai Tuinei, Arbor View

The junior won 5-3 at 285 pounds to help the Aggies nip Centennial on criteria. The match was tied at 36, but Arbor View won on the fourth tiebreaker, most wins in the match.