No. 1 Gorman holds off No. 5 Centennial in baseball — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright Las Vegas Review-Journal

1 year ago

Bishop Gorman batter Andrew Israel (1) is celebrated after scoring during the seventh inning of ... — Bishop Gorman batter Andrew Israel (1) is celebrated after scoring during the seventh inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Centennial pitcher Carter Lindell (21) releases another throw against Bishop Gorman during the first inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Bishop Gorman coach Chris Sheff signals to his runner against Centennial during the first inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Centennial second baseman Noa Oyadomari secures a throw and out as Bishop Gorman runner Maddox Riske arrives late during the first inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Centennial pitcher Carter Lindell (21) releases another throw against Bishop Gorman during the second inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Bishop Gorman pitcher Kamdyn Perry (25) releases a throw against Centennial during the second inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Centennial batter Alex Rhynes (6) connects with a Bishop Gorman pitch during the first inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Bishop Gorman batter Colton Boardman (7) bunts against Centennial during the fourth inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Centennial short stop Albert Cohen (14) scoops up a grounder against Bishop Gorman during the third inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Centennial runner Alex Rhynes (6) dives safely back to second base against Bishop Gorman during the fifth inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Centennial short stop Albert Cohen (14) tosses the ball to teammate second baseman Noa Oyadomari (5) from his knees for an out against Bishop Gorman during the sixth inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Centennial runner Alex Rhynes (6) arrives safely as Bishop Gorman third baseman Gunnar Myro (8) receives the row late during the fifth inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Centennial players celebrate another run against Bishop Gorman during the seventh inning of their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Bishop Gorman coach Chris Sheff counsels his players after beating Centennial 4-3 players during their NIAA baseball game at Centennial High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Bishop Gorman held off a late charge from Centennial to claim a 4-3 road win in a high school baseball game Tuesday.

Gorman, ranked No. 1 in the Review-Journal’s Class 5A baseball rankings, led 4-0 entering the bottom of the seventh.

No. 5 Centennial (22-8, 8-3 5A Desert League) rallied late, but could not get the tying run.

Marcus Matias went 3-for-3 with an RBI for the Gaels (26-2, 10-1 5A Mountain League), who have won 15 straight games.

Erik Mejia had two RBIs for the Bulldogs.

Gorman plays at Spring Valley at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Centennial plays at No. 2 Green Valley at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

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