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Athletes of the Week — Dec. 5

Bishop Gorman running back Amod Cianelli (23) celebrates with the trophy after Gorman defeat ...
Bishop Gorman running back Amod Cianelli (23) celebrates with the trophy after Gorman defeated Reno’s Bishop Manogue 69-26 in the NIAA high school football championship at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Green Valley High School junior wrestler Steele Dias, top, works on a move with his training ...
Green Valley High School junior wrestler Steele Dias, top, works on a move with his training partner, 120-pound sophomore William Zernich, during practice at the school in Henderson Monday, Jan. 24, 2018. Dias is one of the best 113-pounders in the country. K.M. Cannon Las Vegas Review-Journal @KMCannonPhoto
Green Valley’s Christina Mayberry is a member of the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s ...
Green Valley’s Christina Mayberry is a member of the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s all-state flag football team.
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December 5, 2018 - 4:11 pm
 

Athletes of the Week

Boys Basketball

Rayshon Funches, Legacy

The senior was named the tournament MVP at the Legacy Tip-Off Classic after leading the Longhorns to the tournament title. He had 16 points, including the go-ahead basket with 32 seconds left, in a 57-54 win over Democracy Prep in the title game.

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Girls Basketball

Lainey Cornwall, Moapa Valley

The senior scored 12 of her 16 points in the middle quarters in a 41-38 win over Boulder City in the championship game of the Lake Mead Holiday Classic.

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Flag Football

Christina Mayberry, Green Valley

The senior scored two touchdowns in a 20-0 victory over Virgin Valley to win the Lady Bulldog Invitational. Mayberry had five catches for 100 yards and a TD, and added a 15-yard rushing score. She also had eight tackles.

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Football

Amod Cianelli, Bishop Gorman

The senior rushed for 286 yards and six touchdowns to power the Gaels to a 69-26 victory over Bishop Manogue for their 10th consecutive state championship.

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Wrestling

Steele Dias, Green Valley

The senior went 5-0 with a pin, three technical falls and a major decision to lead the Gators to the championship at the Green Valley Duals. Dias gave up only two points.

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