Athletes of the Week — Dec. 5

Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

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 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 all-state flag football team.

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.