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Warriors’ coach building on teamwork: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; New Western coach John Isola said his program gained success in the past based on its talent. Now, he wants the wins to come as a result of teamwork and accountability.
Trailblazers aiming to build sense of stability: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; Durango is looking for stability this fall as it opens the season with its third head coach in as many years.
Gorman leads Southwest pack: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; The Gaels lost many of their skill position players from the champion roster, but return four offensive linemen starters and arguably the state’s most dominant player in defensive end Justin Chaisson, who is committed to Oklahoma. Gorman’s returning personnel is common knowledge among the league’s other coaches, and it appears the Gaels will have a target on their backs once again. “We’re used to that,” Gorman coach Bob Altshuler said.
Diamondbacks setting tone for the future: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; Never mind that first-year Desert Oasis won't have seniors and won't play a regular 4A schedule in its first season. Coach Matt Jenkins wants to lay the groundwork for not only a successful 2009 but for the years to come when the Diamondbacks make their football debut this fall.
Pahrump making debut in division: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; Small, yet constantly growing Pahrump Valley High will make its debut in the 4A Sunset Southwest Division this fall. Instead of contending with small schools spread across Nevada, the Trojans' schedule will include some of the largest and most talented programs in the Las Vegas Valley.
Incoming coach keeping Grizz on same path: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; During the offseason, Kelly Murphy relocated from Colorado to assume the Grizzlies’ head coaching duties. He replaces Johnny Macon, who built the program during the school’s initial four years of existence.
Racing to the finish: Top competitive cyclist wrapping up season at Mandalay Bay; Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; Amelburu is an eight-time national champion (2000-2007) in the USA Cycling Masters championship series, a two-time Pan American gold medalist in road racing and time trials (2001) and has stood on the winner's podium for various races 34 times in 2008 alone.
Getting a bird's-eye view: Riding cables down Bootleg Canyon's Red Mountain offers exhilaration, spectacular views; Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008; So this is what Superman feels like.

With wind rushing in their faces, the desert passing by and spectacular views, people are now able to enjoy Bootleg Canyon from a bird’s-eye view.
A smashing success: First day in pads fires up Palo Verde football players; Monday, Aug. 18, 2008; Whether its weight lifting, conditioning or camps, the high football season in Southern Nevada lasts 12 months a year. So Monday morning was a highly anticipated date on the gridiron calendar as schools across the Las Vegas Valley conducted their first contact practices.