Silverado High School's baseball team was ranked No. 14 in the nation by the Baseball America/National High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in its April 3 Top 25 poll.
The Skyhawks, who have been ranked No. 1 in Southern Nevada by the Las Vegas Review-Journal in its weekly polls, moved up from the No. 18 spot in the March 30 poll after being ranked No. 35 in the nation by Baseball America in its preseason poll, the only team from Nevada to make the list. Silverado, coached by Brian Whitaker, was 12-1-1 at press time. The Woodlands (Texas) was the No. 1 ranked team in the nation, moving up from the No. 3 spot.
Junior Giants seek players, coaches
The Las Vegas Junior Giants are holding sign-ups until the beginning of June for players ages 4-14 and coaches.
Season play begins in June and runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St.
For more information on this free program, call LV Junior Giants Commissioner Gene Tate at 839-4561 or contact the Doolittle Center at 839-4561.
High School scout team now forming
A scout team for various professional Major League Baseball organizations is looking for players.
Tryouts will be held on Sunday at Oxford Field, at Anasazi Road and Far Hills Drive in Summerlin.
All players must report to the field no later than 9 a.m. Registration and tryouts will begin at 9:30 a.m.
All high school athletes born after July 31, 1988, are invited to attend. The tryout fee is $15. The scout team will attend the Memorial Day Tournament, which will be held May 27-29, as well as a June tournament.
Durango High School forward Andre McFarland, a first-team All-State selection this year, was named to the U.S. Albert Schweitzer basketball team and will be playing for the team in Mannheim, Germany until Sunday. The 6-foot-5-inch senior joined 6-7 Galena sophomore forward Luke Babbitt on the squad.
Stinnett changes mind on Iowa State
Palo Verde High School senior P'Allen Stinnett, named Class 4A Player of the Year by the Review-Journal and the Reno Gazette-Journal, was granted a release from his letter of intent to attend Iowa State next year and has reopened his recruiting process.
The 6-foot-4-inch swingman, who averaged 19.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game last season after averaging 25 points as a junior and leading the Panthers to the state championship game, decided to change his mind when Cyclones head coach Wayne Morgan, the person who recruited him, was replaced by new coach Greg McDermott last month.
Calvary Chapel's Reyes NAIA-bound
Calvary Chapel senior Kerri Reyes signed a letter of intent to attend NAIA Division I Westmont College in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Reyes will play for the Warriors and coach Kirsten McKnight in the Golden State Athletic Conference. Westmont went 15-16 this past season.
New academy debuting at YMCA
The Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, invites youths ages 7 to 15 to learn everything from basketball fundamentals to advanced game execution from former UNLV, NBA and WNBA players.
Participants will have access to the YMCA's new computer learning center.
Staff will offer homework assistance to help students maintain their grade-point averages. Boys and girls of all skill levels are welcome.
New sessions begin on the first of each month. The program is held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.
The cost is $79 per month, per player. Participants receive $25 off the first month when they donate a new basketball to the academy.
For more information or to register, call Breezy Bolden at 877-9622.
Recreation league, Bitty Ball on tap
The Tarkanian Basketball Academy, 2730 Rancho Drive, is taking registration for the Spring/Summer Recreational League at the Station's Sports Complex, directly behind the Palace Station at Interstate 15 and Sahara Avenue.
Individuals must register before Wednesday. Tuition for the eight-week spring/summer session is $275. Registration includes: Player evaluation and team placement with a TBA-certified coach, eight one-hour basketball skill sessions, eight team practices, eight regulation games, two league parties, entry into the league championship playoffs, report card and diploma.
Bitty Ball (grades kindergarten through second) registration is $215 and includes eight one-hour skill sessions, eight regulation games, two league parties, entry into the league championship playoffs, report card and diploma.
Teams also can register at the Station's Sports Complex between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The cost is $560 per team and includes eight regulation games, entry into the league championship playoffs, trophies for all division winners and all referee/scorekeeper fees.
All games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturdays from May 6 to June 17 at the Station's Sports Complex. The number of teams is limited and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www.tarkbball.com or call 871-0096.
TBA offers camps for youngsters
The Tarkanian Basketball Academy is offering a year-round program open to all Track Breakers in grades first through fifth.
The cost is $95 per week and the program runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The program includes an academic binder, T-shirt, snacks and lunch. Breakers learn fundamentals and compete in sports games such as basketball, volleyball, soccer and more. Xbox and PlayStation tournaments are held daily. The learning center staff will academically challenge breakers with games and activities.
The Academy also will offer a weekly two-hour Sunday Skills Camp for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels.
The camp will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sundays at the Stations Sports Complex beginning on May 7. The cost is $15 per class.
For more information on either of the programs, call 871-0096 or visit www.tarkbball.com.
CHEERLEADING
Cheer Nation set to host tryouts
Cheer Nation is hosting tryouts for its 2006-07 season from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. from Monday to April 26 for girls and boys ages 5 through 17, and 18 and older for the open team. For more information, call 233-3262 or visit www.thecheernation.com.
Sign-ups under way for league boosters
The Durango Hills YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive, invites youth between the ages of 6 and 15 to sign up for youth basketball league cheerleading.
The program runs from Monday to June 16. The cost is $55. For more information or to register, call Kim Gradisher at 839-4907.
Meanwhile, the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, invites youths between the ages of 7 and 15 to sign up for Youth Basketball League Cheerleading.
Participants will learn cheer and dance routines for Saturday games. The program runs from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday until June 10.
The cost is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Volunteer coaches also are needed. For more information or to register, call Breezy Bolden at 877-9622.
DODGEBALL
CTK spring league forming
Christ the King, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive, is holding registration for its spring dodgeball league for players who are of high school age and older.
The league begins play in the first week of May. The entry fee is $100 per team for returning teams, $120 for new teams, with a 10-player max for teams.
The deadline for registrations is April 24. Teams can register at www.ctklv.org.
FITNESS
YMCAs offering free program
The Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, and the Durango Hills Community Center YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive, are offering a complimentary program design session to anyone who signs up for membership in April.
Program design provides a personal fitness workout with a trained YMCA staff member to meet participants' fitness goals safely and effectively. This is a $50 value.
For more information, call the Heinrich branch at 877-9622 or the Durango branch at 240-9622.
FOOTBALL
Green Valley's Murphy resigns
Green Valley High School football coach Greg Murphy has resigned his post after three years coaching the Gators.
Murphy went 5-5 last year and 12-18 overall at Green Valley after coaching at Centennial and Valley high schools the previous nine years.
FUNDRAISER
March of Dimes to hold walk
The Nevada Chapter of the March of Dimes will hold its WalkAmerica 2006 on April 29 in downtown Las Vegas. The 2.5-mile walk will begin with registration at 8 a.m. followed by the walk at 9 a.m.
Proceeds from WalkAmerica support the March of Dimes mission of preventing premature births, birth defects and infant mortality through research, education, community services and advocacy.
For more information or to register as individuals or teams, those who are interested can contact Helen Boyack at 732-9255, Ext. 227, or log on to www.marchofdimes.com/nevada.
GOLF
Police-Firefighters Tournament on tap
The fourth annual Police versus Firefighters charity golf tournament will be held May 25 at the Highland Falls Golf Club, 10201 Sun City Blvd.
Check-in is at 7 a.m., with tee off following at 8 a.m. The cost is $120 per player or $480 per foursome.
There will be hole-in-one prizes, a longest drive and closest to the pin contest, a raffle and other awards. The entry fee includes greens fees, golf cart, continental breakfast, lunch and a tournament hat.
Registration will be held the day of the event if openings are available.
All proceeds will benefit the Southern Nevada Police Athletic League and the UMC Burn Center. For more information or to obtain sponsorships, call Tom Boyce at 658-8725.
MARTIAL ARTS
Coed kung fu classes forming
Traditional Tibetan lama kung fu and water boxing (tai chi) classes are forming at Create Develop and Flow, 101 S. Rainbow Blvd. For more information, call 251-1111.
Boot camp class for women planned
Women's extreme boot camp classes are now forming at Create Develop and Flow, 101 S. Rainbow Blvd. and are scheduled to begin May 1 and 3. For more information, call Jack at 251-1111.
ROLLER HOCKEY
New season to begin April 29
Las Vegas Roller Hockey will be holding a 10-week season that begins play April 29. The league is for children ages 5-14 and costs $125.
Players get one-hour of practice time weekly, along with jerseys and trophies.
The league also is looking for middle and high school teams, as well as coaches for the upcoming fall season.
LVRH also has an adult league that plays Sunday through Thursday nights, with all levels of play, from beginner to advanced.
Southern Nevada Fastpitch Tournaments will be hosting its Bring It On tournament April 29-30. The tourney is open to girls in 10 and under, 12 and under and 14 and under divisions, and is a WWS qualifier.
The Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, invites parents with babies between ages 6 and 36 months to sign up for water babies classes.
Babies are introduced to the water, water safety and basic skills with a parent present.
Babies can complete equivalent skill competency to progress to the next level.
Classes are available from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and 9:30 to 10 a.m., 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., and 11 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays.
A seven-week spring session begins the week of April 24. The cost is $45 for members and $95 for nonmembers.
For more information or to register, those who are interested can call 877-9622.
TENNIS
NTA schedules several classes
The Nevada Tennis Association will start conducting classes for juniors and adults at various locations during the week of April 24.
The classes are for entry level to intermediate players ages 5 and up. The fee is $50 per person for the six-week session.
Classes will focus on the fundamental skills of tennis and improvement of those skills through hands-on instruction, drills, games and competitive play. Racquets and balls are provided at no charge.
Classes will be held at: All American Park, Tuesday; Angel Park, Monday; Black Mountain Recreation Center, Tuesday; Bruce Trent Park, Thursday; Bunker Park, Wednesday; Duck Creek Park, Monday; Lone Mountain Park, Tuesday; Morrell Park, Tuesday; Mountain Ridge Park, Saturday; Paul Meyer Park, Thursday; Puccini Park, Monday or Wednesday; Thurman White Middle School, Saturday.
For more information or to register, call Jerry Johnson at 792-8384.
TRACK & FIELD
LV Neon Invite meet slated for April 22-23
Youths from across the nation are expected to join young local athletes in the Las Vegas Neon Invitational outdoor track meet Saturday and Sunday at Clark High School, 4291 Pennwood Ave.
Boys and girls ages 5 to 18 may enter track events, high jump, mini-javelin, long jump, shot put, discus, triple jump and pole vault events. The meet also will offer wheelchair events, which will include shot put, javelin, and 60-, 100- and 200-meter races.
Participants must be members of United States of America Track & Field (USATF) or Wheelchair Sports USA, and will compete within their two-year age division. Events will begin at 9 a.m. each day. First- through sixth-place winners will receive awards.
Entry fees are $5 per event and $20 per relay. Fees, payable by money order, certified check or team check, must accompany entry forms. Late entries on meet day will be accepted between 7 and 9:30 a.m. only at Clark High School.
The event, co-hosted by the Nevada Association of the USATF and the city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services, is expected to be sanctioned by the USATF.
To request a registration packet for wheelchair events, call Robert Murray at 229-4903 or e-mail him at rmurray@lasvegasnevada.gov. To request a registration packet for all other events, call Ingrid Williams at 229-1646 or e-mail her at iwilliams@lasvegasnevada.gov. Information and registration forms also may be downloaded at www.lasvegasnevada.gov.
VOLLEYBALL
Church league serves up May 1
The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services invites volleyball teams with players ages 18 and older to participate in a church volleyball League on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m., May 1 through June 5. Team pre-registration is necessary and is open through April 27. The cost is $150 per team, plus officials' fees. Each team must have a minimum of six players. Rubber-soled gym shoes are required; volleyballs and nets will be provided. Games will be played in the Brinley Middle School gym at 2480 Maverick St., or in the Gibson Middle School gym at 3900 W. Washington Ave. For more information or to register, call Brinley at 646-9046 or Gibson at 229-5096.
Westmont went 15-16 this past season.
New academy debuting at YMCA
The Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, invites youths ages 7 to 15 to learn everything from basketball
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