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Athletes of the Week — Jan. 31

Moapa Valley sophomore Lainey Cornwall (3) shoots the ball during the Class 1A girls regiona ...
Moapa Valley sophomore Lainey Cornwall (3) shoots the ball during the Class 1A girls regional basketball final between Moapa Valley High School and Virgin Valley High School at Sunrise High School in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Moapa Valley High School won. Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @bleblancphoto
Centennial’s Nico Antuna, left, ties up with Durango’s Kaden Renshaw during thei ...
Centennial’s Nico Antuna, left, ties up with Durango’s Kaden Renshaw during their 138-pound championship match on Saturday, in the Sunset Region tournament at Cimarron-Memorial. Antuna won, 11-2. (W.G. Ramirez/Las Vegas Review Journal)
Liberty’s Julian Strawther (0) dribbles around Coronado’s Patrick Simms (22) at ...
Liberty’s Julian Strawther (0) dribbles around Coronado’s Patrick Simms (22) at Liberty High School on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Liberty won 98-87. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Boys basketball

Julian Strawther, Liberty

The sophomore forward scored 31 of his 45 points in the second half in a 98-87 home victory over Coronado. He was 6-for-9 on 3-pointers and had seven rebounds.

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Girls basketball

Lainey Cornwall, Moapa Valley

The junior kept the Pirates undefeated in league play, scoring a total of 55 points in two victories. Cornwall scored 36 points in a 59-43 victory over rival Virgin Valley.

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Flag football

Brinkley McCoy, Las Vegas

The sophomore rushed for 306 yards and four touchdowns in a 59-24 home triumph over Eldorado on Jan. 25. She also rushed for 170 yards and a TD in a 63-38 win over the Sundevils on Jan. 22.

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Wrestling

Nico Antuna, Centennial

The senior 138-pounder won his 200th career match with a pin against Palo Verde.

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Coronado players celebrate after defeating Shadow Ridge in a volleyball game at Coronado High S ...
Coronado girls down Gorman for 5A volleyball region title
By Alex Wright / RJ

The Coronado girls volleyball team swept Bishop Gorman to win the Class 5A Southern Region final Saturday at Palo Verde. Both teams advance to the state tournament.

Arbor View’s quarterback Michael Kearns (7) looks to throw the ball during the first hal ...
Arbor View, Desert Pines ready to challenge Liberty, Gorman
By Alex Wright / RJ

Arbor View and Desert Pines are embracing the opportunities they have against Liberty and Bishop Gorman, respectively, in Friday’s Class 5A Southern Region semifinals.

The Coronado girls golf team poses with the Class 5A state championship trophy. (Joe Sawaia)
Coronado, Palo Verde celebrate 5A golf, tennis titles
By Alex Wright / RJ

Coronado set a state record with its score of 11-under at the Class 5A girls golf state championship. In tennis, Palo Verde swept the boys and girls 5A championships.

 
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