Athletes of the Week — Feb. 7

Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Las Vegas’ Antonio Saldate looks to turn Green Valley’s David Kalayanaprapruit f ... — Las Vegas’ Antonio Saldate looks to turn Green Valley’s David Kalayanaprapruit for back points during their 126-pound championship of the Sunrise Region wrestling meet at Las Vegas High on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (W.G. Ramirez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Clark’s Jalen Hill (21) goes up to shoot as Bishop Gorman’s Isaiah Cottrell (0) reaches out to block during a basketball game at Clark High School in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Boys Basketball

Isaiah Cottrell, Bishop Gorman

The sophomore center had 17 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked shots as the top-ranked Gaels earned a 61-55 road win over second-ranked Clark.

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Girls Basketball

Teionni McDaniel, Cheyenne

The sophomore scored led the Desert Shields in scoring in all three games last week, and had 21 points and seven rebounds at Legacy.

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Flag Football

Jordan Ford, Shadow Ridge

The senior running back rushed for 249 yards on 37 carries in a 12-9 home win over Palo Verde. Ford now has 3,422 rushing yards, topping the previous state record of 3,104.

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Wrestling

Antonio Saldate, Las Vegas

The senior claimed his fourth Sunrise Region title Saturday with a 19-4 technical fall victory over Green Valley’s David Kalayanaprapruit for the 126-pound title.