The Marty Barrett Little League will hold a free registration for students from three selected elementary schools in North Las Vegas from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Peter Piper Pizza, 2401 E. Lake Mead Blvd.
Students from the three schools -- Cahlan, Martinez and McCall -- are eligible for the offer. To qualify, students need to carry a C average in school and must bring a copy of their most recent progress report or report card to show proof of their grades. The season begins in March.
Besides offering a free season to the students at these three schools, the MBLL is trying to recruit coaches and umpires for the upcoming season, as well as obtain donations from anyone in the North Las Vegas community or elsewhere wishing to help the league.
Anyone interested in the free registration, umpiring, coaching or making a donation can call the league at 251-6585, Gainey at 643-5122, or visit www.eteamz.com/martybarrett.
PUMA Baseball to hold open tryout
PUMA national tryouts, powered by the Baseball Factory and Team One, will take place on Sunday at UNLV's Earl A. Wilson Stadium.
All high school athletes ages 13 to 18 are encouraged to attend. Players are asked to report to the field at noon for registration. Tryouts will begin at 1 p.m. The registration fee is $40.
Top players from the tryout may be selected for the USA Junior Olympic Tournament, Dodgertown World Series or the Cape Cod Weekly Training Camp.
Baseball Factory and Team One Baseball's staff of professional scouts, former professional players and former college coaches will evaluate players on the field and lead a college recruiting Q-and-A session. Attendees will learn about the college recruiting process and the steps athletes should take to increase their chances of playing college baseball and receiving scholarships.
For more information, contact Justin Roswell at (800) 621-5452. Players must confirm attendance prior to the event.
Las Vegas Warriors seek participants
The Las Vegas Warriors are recruiting 9-year-old baseball players for competitive tournament play locally, as well as some traveling.
The Warriors are a Little League-friendly club. For more information, call Bill Uelman at 245-0494 or Pat Larson at 324-8803.
BASKETBALL
Adult leagues opening at center
Adult basketball teams are invited to register and participate in two evening recreational leagues that will begin on Feb. 27 at West Community Center, 2050 Sapphire Stone Ave. inside West Middle School.
The league, for those over 30 years old, will play Monday nights, while the C division league for ages 18 and older will play from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Both basketball leagues will feature an eight-game schedule, followed by a single-elimination tournament. The cost to participate is $225 per team of five or more players, plus $25 officials' fees per team.
Registration will be open until filled or Feb. 17. Game times will be 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Basketballs will be supplied. The leagues are sponsored by the city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services.
For more information or to register, call 229-5080.
LV boys, girls team ranked nationally
Palo Verde High School's boys team, 23-2 at press time, was ranked No. 4 in the Southwest and No. 25 in the nation by the National Prep Poll published by Associated Press on Jan. 30.
The Panthers, who have now gone 75-16 over the last three seasons, moved down from No. 22 in the national rankings.
Palo Verde also was ranked No. 9 in the Southwest in the Jan. 30 rankings released by USA Today.
The Bishop Gorman High School girls basketball team, 22-1 at press time, was ranked No. 8 in the West by USA Today in its Jan. 30 rankings, up from the No. 9 spot.
Web site posts state rankings
MaxPreps.com offers a state ranking of all high schools in all classes on its Web site.
The top 20 teams, in order, from its Jan. 30 poll were: Palo Verde, Bishop Gorman, Rancho, Galena (Reno), Reno (Reno), Foothill, Silverado, Centennial, Valley, Durango, Hug (Reno), Mojave, Bonanza, Canyon Springs, Cimarron-Memorial, Cheyenne, Eldorado, Faith Lutheran (3A), Green Valley and Coronado.
Five of the top 20 teams in this latest poll reside in the Sunset Region's Northwest Division: Palo Verde (No. 1), Centennial (No. 8), Mojave (No. 12), Cimarron (No. 15) and Cheyenne (No. 16).
BOWLING
Three prepsters roll perfect games
Three high school bowlers rolled perfect 300 games this past season.
Kelly Rand of Green Valley rolled a flawless game on Dec. 12 at Renata's Sunset Lanes. Jason Lucero of Palo Verde had a perfect game on Dec. 12 at Sun Coast Lanes and Bobby Taylor of Del Sol rolled a 300 game on Jan. 3 at Renata's Sunset Lanes.
CHEERLEADING
YMCA taking youth hoops cheer sign-ups
The Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, is accepting sign-ups for Youth Basketball League Cheerleading.
Participants will learn cheer/dance routines and will perform during Saturday Youth Basketball League games.
The program, open to youth ages 10 and under, will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through March 11. The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non-members. Uniforms are included. Volunteer coaches also are needed.
For more information, call the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA at 877-9622.
FENCING
Amanda Marks wins Golden Sword
Amanda Marks, a sixth-grader at The Meadows School, was named the 2006 Pacific Coast Section's Women's Foil Fencer of the Year in Youth 12 and Under division.
The announcement was made at the Jan.14-15 South Coast Youth Invitational Fencing Meet in Santa Ana, Calif., where Amanda emerged as the high-point winner in the Pacific Coast's Junior Circuit, scoring 2,262 points.
GOLF
YMCA schedules lessons for kids
The Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, is accepting sign-ups for Total Golf Adventure, a program that teaches youth golf's fundamentals.
The program is designed to help participants develop confidence, motor skills, muscle groups, good sportsmanship and a high level of concentration.
Total Golf Adventure will be held from 4 to 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays through March 21. The cost is $135. For more information, call 877-9622.
MARTIAL ARTS
Itty Bitty tae kwon do offered at YMCA
The Durango Hills Community Center, operated by YMCA of Southern Nevada, 3521 N. Durango Drive, offers Itty Bitty tae kwon do classes for youth between ages 4 through 6.
This lifetime program develops the spirit, body and mind. Classes are held from 5:30 to 6:20 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The cost is $49. Those who are interested must sign up for classes by the first of each month.
For more information or to register, call 240-9622.
Tourney team being assembled
A Kung Fu tournament team is now being formed for adults, teens and children.
Classes start on Saturday. For more information or to sign up, call 251-1111 or 252-4905.
Women's defense classes forming
Women's hand-to-hand combat and boot camp classes are now forming.
Participants can train with a real Marine during classes, due to start this Saturday.
For more information or to sign up, call 251-1111 or 252-4905.
MOTOR SPORTS
Local Justin Lamb
wins at The Strip
Henderson's Justin Lamb won the Super Pro 1/8-mile on Jan. 28 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a time of 4.986 seconds (135.88 mph) in his 2000 Cameron dragster.
In the Street class, Jon Irving of Boulder City was the runner up, finishing the 1/8-mile race in 8.403 seconds (83.79 mph) in his 2002 Camaro.
SOFTBALL
NGSFL seeks umps
for fastpitch games
The Northwest Girls Softball-Fastpitch League is looking for persons ages 16 years and older to officiate girls softball.
Some knowledge of softball/baseball is required. Umpires will receive $25 per game. The league will play Mondays through Saturdays.
For more information, contact chief umpire Jim Graham at 645-8303 or league president Ken Scheuber at 419-5046.
TENNIS
Locals fare well at
Snowball Sectional
Several local tennis players performed well at the Snowball Sectional tournament held Jan 14-18 in Salt Lake City.
Ryan Gormley won the Boys 18's, while Frideric Prandecki finished third in the age group. Farwa Husain won the Girls 16's in straight sets, while Stan Breland finished third in the Boys 16's.
Also, Alexis Garrett won the Girls 14's, with Chrissy Uriarte finishing fourth. Jeff Vongman took second in the Boys 14's, with Patrick Kawka finishing third. In Boys 12's, Kristofer Yee was the winner, defeating local Brian Foley in straight sets in the championship match. Brendan Aguilar finished third in the age group.
Tourney on tap later this month
The Red Rock Junior Tennis Classic will be played Feb. 22 to 26 at the Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive.
The entry fee is $30 for singles and $40 per doubles team. Entry fees include a T-shirt, and participants will get two matches.
The deadline to register is Feb. 20. For more information, call Jeff Foley at 304-5600.
TRACK
Vegas Lightning on lookout for runners
The Vegas Lightning track team is seeking young runners for its coed team.
Participants must be between the ages of 8 and 18. For more information, contact coach Lance Miller at 279-5522.
YOUTH SPORTS
YMCA to hold sports academy for kids
The Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, is accepting sign-ups for its Junior Sports Academy, a beginner program for children ages 3-5 and their parents.
The program will be held on Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. from Feb. 25-April 1. It includes two weeks each of soccer, T-ball and basketball. Equipment is provided. Parent participation is required.
This cost for the program is $55 for YMCA members and $65 for non-members.
For more information or to register, call 877-9622.
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