Athletes of the Week — Oct. 10

Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Bishop Gorman’s Gianna Gourley (30) runs the ball against Arbor View’s Daniella ... — Bishop Gorman’s Gianna Gourley (30) runs the ball against Arbor View’s Daniella DeLatore (13) in the Sunset Region girl’s soccer championship game at the Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex in Las Vegas, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Bishop Gorman won 3-2. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Coronado kicker Coronado Gavin Wale (14) kicks a field goal against Liberty in the first half of their prep football game at Liberty High School in Henderson Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Centennial’s Hailey Stevenson removes the flag on hole four during the 4A State Golf Championship at Highland Falls Golf Course in Las Vegas, Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto

Coronado High’s Sidra Wohlwend, left, and Ava Nhaisi celebrate their 6-3 win against Bishop Gorman during the Class 4A state doubles finals at Darling Tennis Center Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

Boys Cross Country

Noah Norris, Centennial

The sophomore edged teammate Adam Ganz by less than a second to win a 2.1-mile race in 11 minutes, 35.86 seconds in an eight-team meet.

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Girls Cross Country

Shelby Olson, Moapa Valley

The senior won the small school girls race at the Lake Mead Invitational at Veterans’ Memorial Park with a time of 20 minutes, 14.9 seconds for 3.1 miles.

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Football

Gavin Wale, Coronado

The senior kicker booted a pair of field goals, including a 48-yarder, in a 28-21 upset victory over Green Valley. Wale has kicked five field goals this season, including three from 40 or more yards.

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Girls Golf

Hailey Stevenson, Centennial

The junior carded a 1-under-par at Angel Park on Thursday to win a nine-hole dual against Clark.

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Boys Soccer

Ethan Kovach, Desert Oasis

The senior had five goals and two assists to help the Diamondbacks go 2-0-1 last week.

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Girls Soccer

Gianna Gourley, Bishop Gorman

The senior had four goals and three assists in three Gaels’ victories, including a hat trick against Clark.

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Boys Tennis

Nick Abdo and Kyle Stoddard, Palo Verde

The doubles pair won a key set in the third round to clinch an 11-7 victory over Bonanza for the Mountain Region team championship.

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Girls Tennis

Ava Nhaisi and Sidra Wohlwend, Coronado

The doubles team went 3-0 in a 14-4 win over Bishop Gorman for the Desert Region title, then went 2-0 in a 13-5 win over Palo Verde for the Southern Nevada team championship.

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Girls Volleyball

Skyla Faught, Las Vegas

The junior outside hitter had 26 kills and 31 digs as the Wildcats rallied for a 25-27, 17-25, 25-20, 25-20, 15-11 road victory over Legacy. She also had six kills and six aces in a 25-1, 25-13, 25-8 win over Desert Pines.