High School Sports Stars Shine in Northern Nevada

Northern Nevada high school athletes are getting the spotlight this week as their top performances are highlighted. The award celebrates standout plays from schools across the region, and this cycle brings a mix of sports to the forefront. A ski racer from McQueen has taken home a combined title in slalom and giant slalom at the state championships on Mount Rose Ski Tahoe. In wrestling, a senior from Galena finished the season with an impressive 53‑9 record. He captured the regional title and earned third place at state, while also contributing on football and lacrosse teams. Basketball fans can point to a junior from Battle Mountain who tallied 17 points and four rebounds, helping his squad win its first state boys title in Class 2A by a narrow 70‑67 margin.Meanwhile, a senior from Reno scored 20 points in a tight state semifinal loss to Clark, underscoring the competitiveness of Class 4A basketball. The Spanish Springs senior, a four‑year varsity wrestler, went undefeated in dual meets and posted a 38‑9 season record. He finished second at regional and third at state, adding to his school’s wrestling prestige. Finally, a senior from Bishop Manogue poured 25 points into the Class 4A state championship game as Clark edged out his team 56‑54. He also had a strong performance in the semifinal with 22 points to secure a win over Legacy.