HEAD OF CLASS: Alexis Gourrier’s big day helps Centennial win Heitkotter Invitational

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

8 years ago

Centennial junior Alexis Gourrier leads the pack of runners on the second lap of the 3.1 m ... — Centennial junior Alexis Gourrier leads the pack of runners on the second lap of the 3.1 mile in the 2016 NIAA Nevada State High School Cross Country Championships, at Craig Ranch in Las Vegas Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Gourrier took 18th with a time of 19:33.6. Elizabeth Page Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @ELIPAGEPHOTO

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

BASEBALL

Jordan Eldred, Eldorado

The senior threw a no-hitter with 10 strikeouts and two walks in a 7-1 win over Tech in the semifinals of the Sundevil Invitational. He then went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs and picked up the save in a 7-5 win over Chaparral in the championship game.

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SOFTBALL

Sophie Foster, Faith Lutheran

The sophomore helped the Crusaders to the title at the Colorado River Invitational, going 4-0 with a 0.74 ERA, 33 strikeouts and two shutouts.

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BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Will Hafen, Bishop Gorman

The senior had 16 kills, 15 digs and three blocks in the Gaels’ season-opening win over Shadow Ridge before leading the team to an 8-2 record and runner-up finish in the Las Vegas Invitational over the weekend.

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BOYS GOLF

Mitchell Abbott, Bishop Gorman

The junior was the medalist in the Gaels’ season-opening match against Faith Lutheran with a 4-under 32 at Canyon Gate.

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BOYS TRACK

Daniel Ziems, Palo Verde

The senior won the 1,600-meter run at the Heitkotter Invitational with time of 4 minutes, 27.6 seconds and was the only runner to break the 10-minute mark in the 3,200, winning the race in 9:58.13

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GIRLS TRACK

Alexis Gourrier, Centennial

The junior won the girls 3,200-meter run with a time of 11 minutes, 41.43 seconds, beating the second-place finisher by 35.54 seconds. She also won the 1,600 with a time of 5:21.07 and helped the Bulldogs win the Heitkotter Invitational.