Athletes of the Week — Sept. 27
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Boys cross country
Alex Miller, Centennial
The junior won the UNLV Invitational, covering the 3.1-mle course at Craig Ranch Park in 16 minutes, 20 seconds.
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Girls cross country
Jazmin Felix, Desert Pines
The sophomore finished first at the UNLV Invitational at Craig Ranch Park, finishing the 3.1-mile race in 19 minutes.
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Football
Taariq Flowers, Del Sol
The senior rushed for 229 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries to lead the Dragons to a 44-6 win over Western.
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Girls golf
Hunter Pate, Bishop Gorman
The senior shot 4-under-par 67 at Bear’s Best to earn medalist honors and lift the Gaels to victory in a seven-team Southwest League match.
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Boys soccer
William Hailu, Durango
The senior scored three goals in the Trailblazers’ two games last week, including two in a 3-3 road draw with No. 2 Bishop Gorman.
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Girls soccer
Rainee Brito, Virgin Valley
The freshman scored all four goals in the Bulldogs’ 4-2 win against Las Vegas. She is tied for fourth in the Southern Nevada with 16 goals this season, and all the players ahead of her are either juniors or seniors.
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Boys tennis
Chase Hadley, Moapa Valley
The junior posted a 3-0 singles record to lift the Pirates to a 14-4 win over Virgin Valley.
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Girls tennis
Madi Cherry, Bonanza
The sophomore was 3-0 in singles play to lift the Bengals to a 12-6 win over Spring Valley. Bonanza is 8-4 this season.
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Girls volleyball
Dani Mason, The Meadows
The junior had 12 kills and 13 digs in a win over Pahrump Valley. Mason also led the Mustangs to a doubleheader sweep of Lincoln County by putting down a total of 10 kills.