PALO VERDE
Head coach: Zach Brandt, 11th season
2011 record: 13-1 (9-0 Northwest)
Returning lettermen: 12
Top players: Zack Surmacz (Jr.), Wesley Mann (Sr.), Bailey Swainston (Sr.), Conor Safborn (So.), Rhett Bossung (So.)
Outlook: The Panthers came up just short of securing another state title last year, but bring back plenty of experience.
“We have a good group with a few returners,” Brandt said. “We are hoping to return again to the postseason.”
Standout performers from Faith Lutheran, Bishop Gorman and Coronado highlight the 2024 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys tennis team.
The Meadows’ Sophia Yang claimed her fourth consecutive state title in the Class 4A girls singles final Saturday. Two Adelson School players also defended their titles.
The Meadows boys tennis team won the Class 4A state title Friday in Reno. The Boulder City boys and girls lost to Northern teams in the 3A title matches.
Check out the scores and top performances from Thursday’s high school football, tennis, soccer and girls volleyball action.
Last season ended in disappointing fashion for The Meadows’ tennis program after the boys and girls teams lost in the state finals, but both will get another chance this week.
Bishop Gorman senior Mark Lapko became the fourth boy to win three straight singles state championships Friday. Palo Verde’s Remi Rice claimed the girls title.
The individual and doubles boys state tennis tournament began Monday and ends Friday. State tournaments also are scheduled for girls tennis and girls golf.
The Faith Lutheran boys and Palo Verde girls tennis teams capped off perfect seasons by winning the Class 5A state team titles Friday.
Check out the scores and top performances from Wednesday’s high school soccer and girls volleyball action.
Check out the scores and top performances from Tuesday’s high school soccer, tennis and girls volleyball action.
