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Athletes of the Week — May 3

Centennial High School’s Nik Dobar (2) pitches the ball in a game against Cimarron-Mem ...
Centennial High School’s Nik Dobar (2) pitches the ball in a game against Cimarron-Memorial High School at Centennial High School in Las Vegas, Friday, April 13, 2018. Rachel Aston Las Vegas Review-Journal @rookie__rae
Coronado sophomore Benjamin Sawaia prepares to hit the ball on the 14th hole of the Sunrise ...
Coronado sophomore Benjamin Sawaia prepares to hit the ball on the 14th hole of the Sunrise Region golf tournament at Reflection Bay Golf Club on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Henderson. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @bridgetkbennett
Arbor View’s Cameron Gambini at the driving range during practice at the Paiute Golf R ...
Arbor View’s Cameron Gambini at the driving range during practice at the Paiute Golf Resort in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Centennial pitcher Nik Dobar pitches against Arbor View during the fourth inning at Centenni ...
Centennial pitcher Nik Dobar pitches against Arbor View during the fourth inning at Centennial Hills High School in Las Vegas on Friday, March 23, 2018. Centennial won 11-2. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Baseball

Nik Dobar, Centennial

The senior fired a five-inning perfect game with four strikeouts in an 11-0 victory over Shadow Ridge.

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Boys Golf

Cameron Gambini, Arbor View and Benjamin Sawaia, Coronado

Gambini, a senior, and Sawaia, a junior, both tied the Class 4A state record by shooting a 6-under-par 66. Gambini did it at Paiute on Wednesday, and Sawaia did it Thursday at Chimera.

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Softball

Fia Tofi, Desert Oasis

The freshman went 8-for-9 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in three games to lead the Diamondbacks in a sweep of Bishop Gorman.

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Boys Swimming

Tama Tuitama, Legacy

The senior posted a time of 47.77 seconds in the 100-yard freestyle against Bishop Gorman, the top time of the season in the area. He also won the 100 breaststroke in 1:02.75.

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Girls Swimming

Astrid Villeda, Rancho

The senior won the 100-yard freestyle in 54.43 seconds and took the 100 backstroke in 1:03.46 against Boulder City.

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Boys Volleyball

Truss Erb, Foothill

The 6-foot-6-inch senior used his length to combine for 17 blocks in wins over Green Valley and Las Vegas.

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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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