HEAD OF THE CLASS: Centennial’s Braxton runs away with cross country title
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Dajour Braxton
Centennial
The senior ran away from the field in the Division I state cross country meet, winning the 3.1-mile race in 15 minutes, 34.2 seconds.
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FOOTBALL
Jacob Littlefield
Las Vegas
The senior, who didn’t have a carry during the regular season, rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-23 victory over Foothill in the Sunrise Region quarterfinals.
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BOYS SOCCER
Nolan Sherwood
Palo Verde
The senior scored twice, including the winner three minutes into the second overtime, as the Panthers beat Cimarron-Memorial 2-1 for the Sunset Region title.
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GIRLS SOCCER
Haley Vicente
Arbor View
The senior forward scored three goals, including twice in a four-minute span, to lift the Aggies to a 4-3 victory over Palo Verde for the Sunset Region championship.
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Ashley Smith
Shadow Ridge
The senior had 22 kills and 12 digs to lead the Mustangs to their first region title with a 25-21, 25-22, 25-19 victory over Palo Verde in the Sunset Region championship match.