Athletes of the Week — Sept. 26

By Damon Seiters Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

Tyson Tesfamariam returns after scoring 21 goals for Durango last season. Erik Verduzco/Las ... — Tyson Tesfamariam returns after scoring 21 goals for Durango last season. Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Boulder City player Ava Wright sets the ball during the class 3A state volleyball championship game against Moapa Valley at Faith Lutheran in Las Vegas on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Boulder City won 3-2. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @BridgetKBennett

Boys Cross Country

Christian Franklin, Valley

The junior won the UNLV Invitational with a time of 17 minutes, 2.1 seconds for 3.1 miles.

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Girls Cross Country

Jazmin Felix, Desert Pines

The junior won the UNLV Invitational title, winning the 3.1-mile race in 19 minutes, 59 seconds.

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Football

Majae Madison, Cheyenne

The sophomore rushed for 202 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries in a 57-13 victory over Valley.

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Girls Golf

Gracie Olkowski, Faith Lutheran

The junior carded a 3-under-par 69 to win a Northwest League match at Palm Valley on Thursday.

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Boys Soccer

Tyson Tesfamariam, Durango

The senior scored two goals to help the Trailblazers come back and tie top-ranked Palo Verde, then scored a goal in a key Southwest League victory over Clark.

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Girls Soccer

Gabriella Lancaster, Legacy

The Longhorns played only one game last week, but the senior had six goals and assist to help Legacy roll by Desert Pines.

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Boys Tennis

Tanner Albright, Rancho

The senior posted an aggregate record of 5-0 in singles to help the Rams score victories over Desert Pines and Cimarron-Memorial.

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Girls Tennis

Jalen Keller, Palo Verde

The sophomore posted a 3-0 singles record in a win Thursday over Cimarron-Memorial to help the Panthers remain undefeated.

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Volleyball

Ava Wright, Boulder City

The sophomore registered 51 assists to help the Eagles log a 22-25, 23-25, 25-23, 25-16, 15-7 victory over Moapa Valley in their league opener last Monday.