Learning from experience

Mar 25, 2009 (8 p.m.)

By Brent Hinckley

Like most young children, Boulder City's Al Kermode dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player. He went through the Little League ranks, played in high school and college and was drafted. Kermode played in the minor leagues from 1992 to 1999. Now, he's spending time coaching Boulder City Little League's Diamondbacks in the league's Majors division.

Boulder City girls back on top

Feb 26, 2009 (midnight)

By Brent Hinckley

Boulder City High's girls basketball team is back in the state tournament for the first time since finishing as state runners-up in 2004.

Trinity guard leads all scorers in valley

Feb 26, 2009 (midnight)

By Brent Hinckley

The leading scorer in high school boys basketball this season might come as a surprise to most. Trinity guard and Henderson resident Budweiser Hawkins III averaged 26.2 points per game to lead the valley and he's only a junior. Most fans probably aren't familiar with him because he played in the 1A classification, for schools with less than 169 students.

Boulder City boys enter State tournament as second seed

Feb 25, 2009 (11:58 p.m.)

By Brent Hinckley

The Boulder City High boys basketball team won its last 3A state championship 10 years ago. The current squad hopes to mark that anniversary by winning a title of its own.

Work pays off for Boulder City High wrestling champ

Feb 25, 2009 (11:55 p.m.)

By Brent Hinckley

Having his hand raised by the referee in the state finals was the top moment in Allen Haines' wrestling career. Haines, a Boulder City High junior, captured the 130-pound division title to make amends for last year when he lost in the finals.

Underdog boys team dethrones Faith Lutheran

Feb 25, 2009 (11 p.m.)

By Brent Hinckley

The Miracle on Ice; The Immaculate Reception; The Catch; Jordan's Flu Game. Those are moments in sports history that will never be forgotten.

Heatwave swimmers end season on high note

Feb 25, 2009 (8:03 p.m.)

By Brent Hinckley

The Boulder City-Henderson Heatwave club swim team is wrapping up its short-course season, and coach Mike Polk said it has been a success.

Moapa beats Boulder City, 63-55, in boys 3A Southern League final

Feb 22, 2009 (1:59 a.m.)

By Brent Hinckley

After watching their female counterparts capture the 3A Southern League title, Boulder City High’s boys basketball team tried to give the school a sweep of the league’s basketball titles at Desert Oasis on Saturday night.

Boulder City girls defeat Virgin Valley, 44-43, to go to state

Feb 22, 2009 (1:59 a.m.)

By Brent Hinckley

Boulder City High’s girls basketball team captured the 3A Southern League championship, Saturday night at Desert Oasis.

Boulder City upsets Faith Lutheran

Feb 20, 2009 (12:04 a.m.)

By Brent Hinckley

For the first time in four years there will be a new 3A boys basketball champion. Boulder City High, the 3A Southern League's No. 4 seed upset top-seeded Faith Lutheran 62-54 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the league tournament at Desert Oasis.