At the Governor’s press conference on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 it was announced that schools in the state of Nevada will continue distance learning through the remainder of the current school year. School campuses will remain closed. In-person instruction will not resume during the current school year. In accordance with the closure of schools for the remainder of the … [Read more...] about Prep sports cancelled for spring season
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Plan for spring prep sports … should schools open up
This comes from the Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association: As you are aware, the Governor has indicated that schools will not re-open prior to Thursday, April 16, 2020. The NIAA staff has been putting together contingency plans based on schools opening with extracurricular activities on that day. Should schools open and after school activities be permitted on April 16, … [Read more...] about Plan for spring prep sports … should schools open up
Stott picked by Phillies in first round of MLB draft
Former Desert Oasis baseball player Bryson Stott was selected 14th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Stott also attended UNLV and was only the second Rebel position player to be chosen in the first round. Stott is a shortstop, and his main big league comp is Brandon Crawford. That’s not too bad considering Crawford has always been known as a strong defensive … [Read more...] about Stott picked by Phillies in first round of MLB draft
Where will UNLV’s Stott be picked in MLB draft?
Bryson Stott has garnered a lot of accolades during his time as UNLV’s starting shortstop for the last three years. The Desert Oasis High grad was chosen to Collegiate Baseball and Perfect Game/Rawlings’ All-America third team and was first-team all-Mountain West Conference this year. On Monday, all that hard work will pay off … literally. Stott is expected to be a … [Read more...] about Where will UNLV’s Stott be picked in MLB draft?
Aviators return home tonight for four games against Isotopes
A short trip to Salt Lake City turned out to be a nightmare for the Las Vegas Aviators as five games were condensed into three days because of weather issues. Las Vegas won the first game on Saturday, but then lost the next four against the last-place Bees. Now they come home to meet up with the Albuquerque Isotopes for a short four-game homestead beginning tonight. All … [Read more...] about Aviators return home tonight for four games against Isotopes