Athletes of the Week — May 3

Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

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 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 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 Centennial Hills High School in Las Vegas on Friday, March 23, 2018. Centennial won 11-2. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie

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.