Alex Wright
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Las Vegas Review-Journal High School Sports Reporter
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Live blog for updates on Sloan Canyon vs. McQueen, and all of today's state championship action.
Nevada state high school football championships — LIVE BLOG lvrj.com/post/3586714 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
Nevada state high school football championships — LIVE BLOG lvrj.com/post/3586714 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
Nevada state high school football championships — LIVE BLOG
The NIAA state football finals take place Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium with the Open Division, Class 5A and Class 4A title games. Check here for updates.
lvrj.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Live blog for updates on Sloan Canyon vs. McQueen, and all of today's state championship action.
Nevada state high school football championships — LIVE BLOG lvrj.com/post/3586714 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
Nevada state high school football championships — LIVE BLOG lvrj.com/post/3586714 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
Reposted by Alex Wright
Sloan Canyon’s football team can finish off an undefeated season by defeating McQueen for the Class 4A state title Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium.
Sloan Canyon hopes to end perfect football season with 4A state title
Sloan Canyon’s football team can finish off an undefeated season by defeating McQueen for the Class 4A state title Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Sloan Canyon’s football team can finish off an undefeated season by defeating McQueen for the Class 4A state title Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium.
Reposted by Alex Wright
Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and the other 18 drivers on the Formula One grid aren’t the only drivers racing under the bright lights of the iconic Strip.
‘They can go racing, too’: F1 Academy opens doors for female drivers
F1 Academy, an all-female racing series, is designed to help create opportunities in the sport. The academy raced twice on the Las Vegas Grand Prix course this weekend.
www.reviewjournal.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and the other 18 drivers on the Formula One grid aren’t the only drivers racing under the bright lights of the iconic Strip.
Reposted by Alex Wright
Red Bull Formula One driver Max Verstappen survived a wild first turn on the first lap of the Las Vegas Grand Prix to take the lead, and he went on to lead all 50 laps to win the race Saturday night.
Red Bull driver leads all laps, wins F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
After a wild first corner on the first lap of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, Max Verstappen took the lead and went on to win the race Saturday night.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Red Bull Formula One driver Max Verstappen survived a wild first turn on the first lap of the Las Vegas Grand Prix to take the lead, and he went on to lead all 50 laps to win the race Saturday night.
Reposted by Alex Wright
Max Verstappen led all 50 laps of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix and closed the gap in the drivers standings after both McLaren cars were disqualified after the race.
McLaren cars disqualified after Max Verstappen dominates F1 race — PHOTOS
Max Verstappen led all 50 laps of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix and closed the gap in the drivers standings after both McLaren cars were disqualified after the race.
lvrj.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Max Verstappen led all 50 laps of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix and closed the gap in the drivers standings after both McLaren cars were disqualified after the race.
Reposted by Alex Wright
Max Verstappen led all 50 laps of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and closed the gap in the drivers standings after both McLaren cars were disqualified after the race.
READ & SEE MORE: lvrj.com/post/3585584
READ & SEE MORE: lvrj.com/post/3585584
November 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Max Verstappen led all 50 laps of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and closed the gap in the drivers standings after both McLaren cars were disqualified after the race.
READ & SEE MORE: lvrj.com/post/3585584
READ & SEE MORE: lvrj.com/post/3585584
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The latest attempts to diminish the Bishop Gorman football program’s luster could also have unintended consequences for other Southern Nevada schools, writes Adam Hill.
Hill: ‘The Gorman Rules’ could force out state’s elite football program
The latest attempts to diminish the Bishop Gorman football program’s luster could also have unintended consequences for other Southern Nevada schools.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The latest attempts to diminish the Bishop Gorman football program’s luster could also have unintended consequences for other Southern Nevada schools, writes Adam Hill.
A reminder that on Tuesday, there will be good football played at Allegiant Stadium:
TICKETS: www.niaa.com/tickets/index
Take a half-day, call in sick before thanksgiving and come support Nevada high school football.
TICKETS: www.niaa.com/tickets/index
Take a half-day, call in sick before thanksgiving and come support Nevada high school football.
November 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
A reminder that on Tuesday, there will be good football played at Allegiant Stadium:
TICKETS: www.niaa.com/tickets/index
Take a half-day, call in sick before thanksgiving and come support Nevada high school football.
TICKETS: www.niaa.com/tickets/index
Take a half-day, call in sick before thanksgiving and come support Nevada high school football.
Enjoyed writing this story at F1 on the all-female racing series F1 Academy and the opportunities it’s giving to female racers.
‘They can go racing, too’: F1 Academy opens doors for female drivers lvrj.com/post/3585497 via @reviewjournal.com #F1 #LasVegasGP #F1Academy
‘They can go racing, too’: F1 Academy opens doors for female drivers lvrj.com/post/3585497 via @reviewjournal.com #F1 #LasVegasGP #F1Academy
‘They can go racing, too’: F1 Academy opens doors for female drivers
F1 Academy, an all-female racing series, is designed to help create opportunities in the sport. The academy raced twice on the Las Vegas Grand Prix course this weekend.
lvrj.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Enjoyed writing this story at F1 on the all-female racing series F1 Academy and the opportunities it’s giving to female racers.
‘They can go racing, too’: F1 Academy opens doors for female drivers lvrj.com/post/3585497 via @reviewjournal.com #F1 #LasVegasGP #F1Academy
‘They can go racing, too’: F1 Academy opens doors for female drivers lvrj.com/post/3585497 via @reviewjournal.com #F1 #LasVegasGP #F1Academy
November 22, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Story from yesterday's NIAA board meeting where they changed the alignment and playoff format. Teams will play 9 league games in a 10-team Open Division and 5A.
NIAA makes changes to football realignment, playoff system lvrj.com/post/3583913 via
@reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
NIAA makes changes to football realignment, playoff system lvrj.com/post/3583913 via
@reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
NIAA makes changes to football realignment, playoff system
The NIAA approved a drastic change Wednesday to its realignment structure and postseason format that will impact Bishop Gorman and the national schedule it plays.
lvrj.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Story from yesterday's NIAA board meeting where they changed the alignment and playoff format. Teams will play 9 league games in a 10-team Open Division and 5A.
NIAA makes changes to football realignment, playoff system lvrj.com/post/3583913 via
@reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
NIAA makes changes to football realignment, playoff system lvrj.com/post/3583913 via
@reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
Lando Norris is in a tight championship battle with Oscar Piastri, and Norris is coming into Las Vegas with "more confidence" that previous #LasVegasGP races.
McLaren teammates in battle for F1 title entering Las Vegas Grand Prix lvrj.com/post/3584107 via
@reviewjournal.com
McLaren teammates in battle for F1 title entering Las Vegas Grand Prix lvrj.com/post/3584107 via
@reviewjournal.com
McLaren teammates in battle for F1 title entering Las Vegas Grand Prix
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have battled all season for the Formula One drivers title. The race will ramp up at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
lvrj.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Lando Norris is in a tight championship battle with Oscar Piastri, and Norris is coming into Las Vegas with "more confidence" that previous #LasVegasGP races.
McLaren teammates in battle for F1 title entering Las Vegas Grand Prix lvrj.com/post/3584107 via
@reviewjournal.com
McLaren teammates in battle for F1 title entering Las Vegas Grand Prix lvrj.com/post/3584107 via
@reviewjournal.com
Rain should not be a problem for the #LasVegasGP, but some #F1 drivers aren't excited about possible Las Vegas rain that could hit Thursday' second practice.
‘Not fun to drive’: Can F1 race in the rain at Las Vegas Grand Prix? lvrj.com/post/3584323 via
@reviewjournal.com #Formula1
‘Not fun to drive’: Can F1 race in the rain at Las Vegas Grand Prix? lvrj.com/post/3584323 via
@reviewjournal.com #Formula1
‘Not fun to drive’: Can F1 race in the rain at Las Vegas Grand Prix?
There is a chance for rain Thursday in Las Vegas. While Formula One drivers aren’t excited about racing in wet conditions, it should not impact the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
lvrj.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Rain should not be a problem for the #LasVegasGP, but some #F1 drivers aren't excited about possible Las Vegas rain that could hit Thursday' second practice.
‘Not fun to drive’: Can F1 race in the rain at Las Vegas Grand Prix? lvrj.com/post/3584323 via
@reviewjournal.com #Formula1
‘Not fun to drive’: Can F1 race in the rain at Las Vegas Grand Prix? lvrj.com/post/3584323 via
@reviewjournal.com #Formula1
State title games are set for Allegiant Stadium. Full state title game schedule for all six games Nov. 22 and Nov. 25.
Also, realignment.
Preps recap: Football state title games set for Allegiant Stadium lvrj.com/post/3582084 via @reviewjournal
@reviewjournal.com #nvpreps #nevadapreps
Also, realignment.
Preps recap: Football state title games set for Allegiant Stadium lvrj.com/post/3582084 via @reviewjournal
@reviewjournal.com #nvpreps #nevadapreps
Preps recap: Football state title games set for Allegiant Stadium
The matchups for the Nevada high school football state title games are set, including the quadrupleheader Nov. 25 at Allegiant Stadium.
lvrj.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
State title games are set for Allegiant Stadium. Full state title game schedule for all six games Nov. 22 and Nov. 25.
Also, realignment.
Preps recap: Football state title games set for Allegiant Stadium lvrj.com/post/3582084 via @reviewjournal
@reviewjournal.com #nvpreps #nevadapreps
Also, realignment.
Preps recap: Football state title games set for Allegiant Stadium lvrj.com/post/3582084 via @reviewjournal
@reviewjournal.com #nvpreps #nevadapreps
What a surprise: The 5A girls soccer state championship game between Coronado and Faith Lutheran went into OT. This time, the Crusaders came out on time with a PK OT goal from Julia Anfinson.
Anfinson’s OT goal lifts Faith Lutheran to 5A girls soccer title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534978
Anfinson’s OT goal lifts Faith Lutheran to 5A girls soccer title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534978
Anfinson’s OT goal lifts Faith Lutheran to 5A girls soccer title — PHOTOS
Julian Anfinson scored in the sixth minute of overtime and Faith Lutheran defeated Coronado to win the 5A girls soccer state title Saturday at Valley High.
lvrj.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
What a surprise: The 5A girls soccer state championship game between Coronado and Faith Lutheran went into OT. This time, the Crusaders came out on time with a PK OT goal from Julia Anfinson.
Anfinson’s OT goal lifts Faith Lutheran to 5A girls soccer title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534978
Anfinson’s OT goal lifts Faith Lutheran to 5A girls soccer title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534978
Three pages of Nevada high school sports state championship coverage in today’s Review-Journal this Sunday. As a bonus, here are the photo pages of 5A and 4A boys and girls soccer and girls volleyball in the sports extra in the e-edition. @reviewjournal.com #nvpreps
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Three pages of Nevada high school sports state championship coverage in today’s Review-Journal this Sunday. As a bonus, here are the photo pages of 5A and 4A boys and girls soccer and girls volleyball in the sports extra in the e-edition. @reviewjournal.com #nvpreps
Bishop Gorman's girls volleyball team capped off another dominant season with its third straight 5A state title, led by record-breaking seniors Ayanna Watson and Trinity Thompson.
‘It’s sweeter’: Gorman wins 3rd straight 5A girls volleyball title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534954
‘It’s sweeter’: Gorman wins 3rd straight 5A girls volleyball title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534954
‘It’s sweeter’: Gorman wins 3rd straight 5A girls volleyball title — PHOTOS
Bishop Gorman’s girls volleyball team swept Coronado to win its third consecutive Class 5A state championship Saturday at Sunrise Mountain.
lvrj.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Bishop Gorman's girls volleyball team capped off another dominant season with its third straight 5A state title, led by record-breaking seniors Ayanna Watson and Trinity Thompson.
‘It’s sweeter’: Gorman wins 3rd straight 5A girls volleyball title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534954
‘It’s sweeter’: Gorman wins 3rd straight 5A girls volleyball title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534954
Doral Academy's girls soccer team - with a group of seniors that's lone loss in 2022 was the 4A title game and lost to Galena in last year's state semifinals - got its storybook ending.
Doral Academy tops Galena to win 1st 4A girls soccer state title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534965
Doral Academy tops Galena to win 1st 4A girls soccer state title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534965
Doral Academy tops Galena to win 1st 4A girls soccer state title — PHOTOS
Sienna Turco scored three goals and Doral Academy’s girls soccer team defeated Galena to win the 4A girls soccer state title Saturday at Hug High.
lvrj.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Doral Academy's girls soccer team - with a group of seniors that's lone loss in 2022 was the 4A title game and lost to Galena in last year's state semifinals - got its storybook ending.
Doral Academy tops Galena to win 1st 4A girls soccer state title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534965
Doral Academy tops Galena to win 1st 4A girls soccer state title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534965
“They weren’t going to lose this game. It was not going to happen,” Coronado coach Dustin Barton said. “They’ve left their legacy. They’ve won all their games, set all the records.”
Coronado boys soccer ends perfect season with 3rd straight title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534974
Coronado boys soccer ends perfect season with 3rd straight title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534974
Coronado boys soccer ends perfect season with 3rd straight title — PHOTOS
Coronado’s boys soccer team completed a perfect 25-0 season by winning the Class 5A state championship Saturday at Hug. It’s the Cougars’ third straight title.
lvrj.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“They weren’t going to lose this game. It was not going to happen,” Coronado coach Dustin Barton said. “They’ve left their legacy. They’ve won all their games, set all the records.”
Coronado boys soccer ends perfect season with 3rd straight title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534974
Coronado boys soccer ends perfect season with 3rd straight title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3534974
A look at the contenders, dark horses and possible updates in the playoff action beginning Thursday.
Prep football playoff preview: Who are the teams to watch in 5A, 4A? lvrj.com/post/3529876 via @reviewjournal @nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
Prep football playoff preview: Who are the teams to watch in 5A, 4A? lvrj.com/post/3529876 via @reviewjournal @nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
Prep football playoff preview: Who are the teams to watch in 5A, 4A?
The high school football playoffs begin Thursday because of the Nevada Day holiday. Here is a breakdown of teams to watch in Class 5A, 4A and 3A.
lvrj.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A look at the contenders, dark horses and possible updates in the playoff action beginning Thursday.
Prep football playoff preview: Who are the teams to watch in 5A, 4A? lvrj.com/post/3529876 via @reviewjournal @nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
Prep football playoff preview: Who are the teams to watch in 5A, 4A? lvrj.com/post/3529876 via @reviewjournal @nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb
Nevada Preps playoffs: Schedules, scores for football, soccer, volleyball lvrj.com/post/3528660 via @reviewjournal.com @nevadapreps
Nevada Preps playoffs: Schedules, scores for football, soccer, volleyball
Here is the full schedule for the high school football, volleyball and soccer playoffs in Nevada, along with an updated list of scores.
lvrj.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Nevada Preps playoffs: Schedules, scores for football, soccer, volleyball lvrj.com/post/3528660 via @reviewjournal.com @nevadapreps
The NIAA released its HRM rankings to set the high school football playoff field Sunday, but was forced to make a change after MaxPreps updated its rankings.
NIAA updates final rankings, causing change to football playoff field lvrj.com/post/3528580 via @reviewjournal.com
NIAA updates final rankings, causing change to football playoff field lvrj.com/post/3528580 via @reviewjournal.com
NIAA updates final rankings, causing change to football playoff field
The NIAA released its HRM rankings to set the high school football playoff field Sunday, but was forced to make a change after MaxPreps updated its rankings.
lvrj.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The NIAA released its HRM rankings to set the high school football playoff field Sunday, but was forced to make a change after MaxPreps updated its rankings.
NIAA updates final rankings, causing change to football playoff field lvrj.com/post/3528580 via @reviewjournal.com
NIAA updates final rankings, causing change to football playoff field lvrj.com/post/3528580 via @reviewjournal.com
Full #NASCAR South Point 400 schedule at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend.
NASCAR returns to LVMS for South Point 400 playoff race — SCHEDULE lvrj.com/post/3483068 via @reviewjournal #NASCARPlayoffs #LVMS
NASCAR returns to LVMS for South Point 400 playoff race — SCHEDULE lvrj.com/post/3483068 via @reviewjournal #NASCARPlayoffs #LVMS
NASCAR returns to LVMS for South Point 400 playoff race — SCHEDULE
Here is the schedule for this weekend’s NASCAR events at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 playoff race takes place Sunday.
lvrj.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Full #NASCAR South Point 400 schedule at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend.
NASCAR returns to LVMS for South Point 400 playoff race — SCHEDULE lvrj.com/post/3483068 via @reviewjournal #NASCARPlayoffs #LVMS
NASCAR returns to LVMS for South Point 400 playoff race — SCHEDULE lvrj.com/post/3483068 via @reviewjournal #NASCARPlayoffs #LVMS
5 things to watch at NASCAR South Point 400 weekend at LVMS lvrj.com/post/3483135 via @reviewjournal #NASCAR #NASCARPlayoffs
5 things to watch at NASCAR South Point 400 weekend at LVMS
NASCAR returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the South Point 400 on Sunday in the first race of the Round of 8 in the playoffs. Here are five things to watch.
lvrj.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
5 things to watch at NASCAR South Point 400 weekend at LVMS lvrj.com/post/3483135 via @reviewjournal #NASCAR #NASCARPlayoffs
From Wednesday’s 5A girls golf Southern Region tournament.
Gorman shot 6-under to rally to win the team title.
Faith Lutheran's Maddie Perez won the individual title.
Bishop Gorman rallies to win 5A girls golf region team title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3483434 via @reviewjournal
Gorman shot 6-under to rally to win the team title.
Faith Lutheran's Maddie Perez won the individual title.
Bishop Gorman rallies to win 5A girls golf region team title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3483434 via @reviewjournal
Bishop Gorman rallies to win 5A girls golf region team title — PHOTOS
Bishop Gorman’s girls golf team won the Class 5A Southern Region team title thanks to an impressive second day of play.
lvrj.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
From Wednesday’s 5A girls golf Southern Region tournament.
Gorman shot 6-under to rally to win the team title.
Faith Lutheran's Maddie Perez won the individual title.
Bishop Gorman rallies to win 5A girls golf region team title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3483434 via @reviewjournal
Gorman shot 6-under to rally to win the team title.
Faith Lutheran's Maddie Perez won the individual title.
Bishop Gorman rallies to win 5A girls golf region team title — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3483434 via @reviewjournal