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Centennial keeps its cool in win over Durango: Allen twins combine for 61 points to help Bulldogs move on in playoffs; Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013; At halftime, the game was playing out the way many thought it would. Centennial went on a substantial run in the second quarter to build a double-digit lead over a talented, but outgunned Durango team. That mentality changed after the Trail Blazers reeled off a big run of their own to start the second half.
Elijah Smith guides Foothill past Green Valley: Senior guard scores 40 points as Falcons avenge last year's postseason defeat; Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013; Elijah Smith poured in 40 points to lead Foothill to an 89-69 victory over Green Valley on Tuesday in the first round of the Sunrise Region tournament.
What does Bryce Harper like to do in Las Vegas? Sleep and eat In-N-Out: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013; During Major League Baseball's offseason, Bryce Harper spends most — if not all — of his time in Southern Nevada. Those days are numbered, however, as Harper is scheduled to report to spring training in Florida this week. Before joining his Washington Nationals teammates, the 20-year-old made a stop Friday in Henderson to receive an honor from Findlay Toyota. The car dealership proclaimed it Bryce Harper Day.
Signing Day Blog: Family plays big role in signings of Liberty stars: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013; The scene at most Las Vegas Valley high schools is similar on national signing day. The athlete signing a letter-of-intent to play college football sits at a conference room table in an office space too small to contain his family and friends.
Alaska fans make noise in Aces' shootout loss to Wranglers: Friday, Feb. 1, 2013; Armed with cowbells and a sense of team pride, a traveling band of Alaska Aces fans made plenty of noise inside the Orleans Arena on Friday night against the Las Vegas Wranglers.
Former 49ers kicker Mike Cofer now calls Henderson home, will be rooting for old team in Super Bowl: Cofer, who won a pair of Super Bowls with San Francisco, is the wide receiver coach at Coronado High; Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013; There’s no questioning what team Henderson resident Mike Cofer is rooting for on Super Bowl Sunday. He’s a San Francisco 49ers fan through and through. It’s only natural considering Cofer played six of his eight NFL seasons with the 49ers, which included back-to-back Super Bowl titles in the 1988 and 1989 seasons.
Henderson man hopes new movie rental store will be a big hit: Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013; Many people enjoy watching movies at home, but rarely these days do they head out to rent a film from a video store. More likely, they stop at a Redbox kiosk to grab a title, or they download movies from Neflix, Blockbuster or Amazon. Brick-and-mortar movie rental shops across the valley have closed in spades in recent years. That hasn't deterred Trevor Layne.
Wranglers continue to struggle at home: Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013; "It's frustrating to sit there and watch. I'm sure it's frustrating for a fan to sit there and watch," Las Vegas coach Ryan Mougenel said. "I apologize. It's not good losing at home."
ECHL landscape to change with end of NHL lockout: Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013; It took 113 days, but the NHL lockout is all but over. The ripple effect of player movement will be felt all along the minor league hockey systems such as the ECHL and American Hockey League (the NHL's version of Triple A), as many players will move among the three leagues.
Wranglers take down Grizzlies in 4-1 victory: Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013; For a team that has been plagued by slow starts this season, Saturday was a welcome change for the Las Vegas Wranglers. It only took Sean Wiles 42 seconds to score the first goal, and the offense followed suit as the Wranglers picked up a 4-1 victory over the Utah Grizzlies.
Wranglers' center Chris Francis doesn't have the same background as other rising hockey stars: Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013; Chris Francis doesn’t surprise people when he tells them he’s a professional hockey player — unless he adds where he’s from in the sentence.
Francis is 100 percent Las Vegas, which isn’t known for producing hockey players or for having a quality youth hockey system. But Francis, who was born and raised in the valley, and is a prominent member of the Las Vegas Wranglers hockey team, is bucking that trend.
Offensive woes plague Wranglers in 2-0 loss: Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013; Eric Lampe looked up at the ceiling after endlessly jabbing at the puck during one stretch in the third period. Sean Wiles had a breakaway opportunity a few moments later, but his shot couldn't find the net.
Weary Wranglers lose to Steelheads, look forward to day off: Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012; There won't be any partying on New Year's Eve for the Las Vegas Wranglers, and it has nothing to do with the fact the Wranglers lost their last game of 2012 against the Idaho Steelheads.
Former Wranglers goalie made Las Vegas his home, shined in last stop of career: Magliarditi will be inducted into ECHL Hall of Fame on Jan. 23 at all-star weekend; Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012; Nobody starts a professional hockey career with the intentions of becoming a minor league hall of famer. So when it does happen, the honor comes as a surprise, as is the case with former Wrangers goalie Marc Magliarditi.
'Both smart and dumb': Latest quirky Wranglers promotion takes swipe at NHL lockout: Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012; Las Vegas Wranglers President Billy Johnson loves promotions that are quirky and outside of the box. So when people in the Wranglers front office came up with a way to mock the locked out National Hockey League, Johnson was all for it.
Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard among first inductees in Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012; The new Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame today revealed its inaugural class of 19 inductees, including fighters Mike Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya and Sugar Ray Leonard.
New chain of chiropractic clinics cracks the traditional insurance model: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012; John Leonesio started Massage Envy in 2002 and in less than a decade turned the chain of massage parlors into a $300 million business. He hopes to do the same now with The Joint, a chain of no-appointment-necessary chiropractic clinics. The industries are different, but Leonesio’s philosophy remains the same: provide affordable, convenient care.
Wranglers answer call with shootout victory over Thunder: Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012; There's no denying Chris Francis cares about the Las Vegas Wranglers. It's his hometown team, and he'll do everything he can to help them succeed. So when his coach, Ryan Mougenel, issued a challenge to the team to prove they cared, Francis, naturally, was one of the first people to step up.
Special teams the difference in Steelheads' win over Wranglers: Friday, Dec. 7, 2012; Las Vegas Wranglers coach Ryan Mougenel hates losing. In fact, hate might not be a strong enough word.
Godfrey powers Wranglers past Solar Bears: Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012; Las Vegas' Josh Godfrey saw the opening he was looking for. He drew back his stick and unleashed a vicious shot that zipped past Orlando goalie Hannu Toivonena and into the net.
Wranglers, frustrated by lack of early production, lose to Solar Bears in shootout: Friday, Nov. 30, 2012; It's beyond frustrating for Las Vegas Wranglers coach Ryan Mougenel to keep seeing his team fall behind in games.
Wranglers pick up OT win on Lampe's blind shot: Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012; As Eric Lampe was skating around the net, he didn't hear what coach Ryan Mougenel was screaming from the bench area.
Durango's three-sport star, once a UNLV recruiting target, juggles busy schedule: Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012; When the Durango High School boys basketball coaching staff canceled its weightlifting session on a recent Friday afternoon, Paris Estrada took the opportunity to do something virtually unheard of for him. He ran home and took a nap.
Rebels come up short in final home game of season: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012; The fans who attended UNLV's final home game found a fitting way to sum up the 2012 season.
Blog: Rebels can't overcome first-half struggles in loss to Cowboys: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012; Wyoming quarterback Brett Smith passed for 412 yards with three touchdowns to lead the Cowboys to their third consecutive victory with a 28-23 victory against UNLV. It was the second consecutive loss for the Rebels, who finish their season on the road against Hawaii next Saturday.
Liberty shuts out Canyon Springs, one game away from third straight Sunrise title: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012; Late in the second quarter, Canyon Springs High had a golden opportunity to tie the game against Liberty High. The Pioneers were on the Liberty 8-yard line, and were seemingly ready to score behind the legs of senior running back Donnel Pumphrey.
Inventor’s new-wave swamp cooler a breath of fresh air: Monday, Nov. 12, 2012; Jon Harms describes himself as a “mad inventor.” By day, he works as director of entertainment for the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. At night, he toils away in a lab. Harms’ quest for efficiency led him to invent the AerMist system, an air conditioner supercharger.
Wranglers' woes continue after falling to the Aces Saturday: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012; It might have taken 10 games, but the Las Vegas Wranglers finally got on the board first. Unfortunately, it did little to stop their losing streak
Aces strike first, handing Wranglers another loss: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012; The Las Vegas Wranglers’ slump continued as their losing streak was extended to four games, following a 2-1 loss to the Alaska Aces on Friday at the Orleans Arena.
Defense propels Canyon Springs to playoff win over Basic: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012; When Canyon Springs High defensive back A.J. Cooper picked off Basic High quarterback Jaylen Rose in the third quarter, nobody expected him to do what followed.
Nacua, Patriots advance with win over Silverado: Friday, Nov. 9, 2012; Kai Nacua rushed for 148 yards and four touchdowns to lead top-seeded Liberty High to a 33-14 victory over Silverado High in the Sunrise Region quarterfinals.
Cheyenne's state semifinal test involves surviving long travel, unfamiliar weather: Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012; Winning a state championship isn’t supposed to be a walk in the park. It’s supposed to be hard and full of challenges. For the Cheyenne High School football team, that will definitely be the case, but even some have to wonder: It can’t be this hard.
Short-handed goal lifts Aces to shutout win over Wranglers: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012; The good news for the Las Vegas Wranglers was that the first shot didn't end up in the back of the net. The bad news was they were shut out once again.
Wranglers drop second game to Ontario Reign: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012; Compared to Friday's penalty bonanza, Saturday's game between the Las Vegas Wranglers and Ontario Reign was relatively peaceful.
Inaugural World Series of Fighting card deemed a success: Anthony Johnson, Andrei Arlovski earn knockout victories; organization president expects 'we're going to get better and better'; Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012; Across the board, there was nothing but high praise for the first World Series of Fighting card. Fighters were impressed and felt taken care of. Trainers got the same vibe. The WSOF brought it all — sparkling production values, big names, good fights and a few highlight reels.
Penalty fest: Wranglers fall to Reign in physical contest: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012; Early in the third period, six Las Vegas Wranglers were crammed in the penalty box — incidentally the same number on the Wranglers' bench.
Liberty outclasses Foothill in 48-25 victory: Friday, Nov. 2, 2012; Liberty High extended its division winning streak to 22 games, following a 48-25 win over Foothill High on Friday.
Jonassaint runs wild in Green Valley's defeat of Silverado: Friday, Nov. 2, 2012; Gino Jonassaint was virtually unstoppable for Green Valley, rushing for 191 yards on 12 carries with four touchdowns.
Valley finishes season strong with win over Rancho: Friday, Nov. 2, 2012; Quentyn Jefferson rushed for three touchdowns, including a 31-yard scoring scamper to help Valley High end its season on a high note with a 52-7 victory over Rancho High on Friday.
Third period continues to be a charm for Wranglers: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012; Down two goals in the final 20 minutes, the Wranglers rallied for three goals to come away with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Eagles on Saturday in front of an announced crowd of 4,159 fans at the Orleans Arena.
Moapa Valley blanks Pahrump in playoff opener: Friday, Oct. 26, 2012; Conner Mortensen rushed for three touchdowns and added a 67-yard punt return as Moapa Valley cruised to another blowout victory with a 65-0 rout of Pahrump Valley in the opening round of the Division-IA playoffs Thursday.
Mets brass visit Las Vegas, talk about new relationship with 51s: Friday, Oct. 26, 2012; New York Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson likens the Mets’ new affiliation with the Las Vegas 51s to a game of Old Maid that his team had lost, albeit by destiny.
Liberty proves itself with win over Basic: Friday, Oct. 26, 2012; The Patriots got a late score from star running back and UNLV commit Niko Kapeli to emerge with a 28-22 victory Friday over the Wolves.
Boulder City's rushing attack passes Faith Lutheran: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012; Boulder City advanced in the divisional playoffs thanks in part to its trademark rushing attack.
Bonanza beats Cimmaron-Memorial for a three-way tie for fourth place: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012; Scott Dore and Jayveon Taylor each caught and ran for scores as Bonanza picked up its first win in Sunset Southwest play with a 31-14 victory over Cimmaron-Memorial on Friday.
Stockton Thunder overtake Wranglers 5-4: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012; There was no shortage of goals Saturday night at The Orleans Arena as the Las Vegas Wranglers and Stockton Thunder closed out their two-game set with the Thunder taking a 5-4 victory back to California.
Wranglers celebrate 3-2 OT win in home opener: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012; Las Vegas Wranglers head coach Ryan Mougenel doesn’t want his team overthinking. He prefers them to stick with a keep-it-simple frame of mind.
Faith Lutheran rolls to 52-12 victory over Western: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012; Anthony Pryatel-Farmer caught nine balls for 121 yards with three touchdowns to lead Faith Lutheran to a 52-12 victory over Western High.
Boulder City uses physical rushing attack to overpower Chaparral: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012; Boulder City High stuck to its bread and butter, rushing for 427 yards in a 47-27 victory over Chaparral High.
Desert Oasis running game too much for Bonanza: Friday, Oct. 19, 2012; Kurtis Brooks and Andre Munyan ran for three touchdowns apiece to lead Desert Oasis High to a 44-20 victory over Bonanza High.