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The Moapa Valley High School baseball team had to put up with some extreme heat in the final four games of its pre-league season at Cimarron-Memorial High School. They beat Cimarron-Memorial on Monday, March 16, and Smoky Hill (Colo.) on Tuesday, March 17. The Pirates that stuck around through spring break got out of playing an inning in Las Vegas by scoring in all of the … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Pirates play four games in three days
Baseball
Bulldog baseball continues to play well
Virgin Valley High School boys continued excellent early season play by going 3-1 for the week as they defeated visiting Stansbury High School 4-2 on Tuesday, March 10, losing to Mater Academy East 8-2 and, with mostly JVs, defeated Tonopah in a doubleheader on Friday. The Bulldogs had a tough matchup with Stansbury. The Dawgs jumped on the visitors, scoring three runs early … [Read more...] about Bulldog baseball continues to play well
Pirate baseball defeats Del Sol 13-2
A six-run second inning propelled the Moapa Valley High School baseball team to a 13-2 road win over the Del Sol Dragons on Monday, March 9. The Pirates went on to score multiple runs in each of the next three innings thanks to seven fielding errors by the Dragon defense. The offense was buoyed by Thatcher Leavitt, who was 2-for-2 with three RBIs. Lincoln Stankosky was also … [Read more...] about Pirate baseball defeats Del Sol 13-2
Little League Opening Day brings community together
The gathering of league officials, coaches, players, families and friends signaled the return of baseball, as the Moapa Valley Little League (MVLL) kicked off its new season with a lively opening day ceremony on March 9. Opening day in Moapa Valley is a community event where everyone comes together to celebrate the official start of the spring baseball and softball season for … [Read more...] about Little League Opening Day brings community together
Bulldogs win Cactus Classic
Spring is in the air as Virgin Valley High School hosted five teams from Utah in their annual Cactus Classic Baseball Tournament. Prior to the games, Bulldog head coach Justin Goodsell stated, “I have high hopes for a good season this year. We have a disciplined team as we stressed fundamentals, which the kids have taken to a higher degree. Our pitching is strong, led by … [Read more...] about Bulldogs win Cactus Classic
Comeau rakes for JV Pirates baseball
While the Moapa Valley High School varsity baseball team was off last week, the junior varsity squad got a 15-11 win over Pahranagat Valley’s varsity team on Saturday, March 7. The JV Pirates also nearly knocked off the Lincoln County varsity team on Friday, March 6, falling 12-11. “Cooper Comeau was 12-for-14 hitting in the tournament. He’s a hard worker, and I look forward … [Read more...] about Comeau rakes for JV Pirates baseball
Pirate baseball throws out first pitch
Last year, the Moapa Valley High School baseball team finished in second behind Virgin Valley in the 3A Desert League, but playoff losses to the 3A Mountain League’s Boulder City and Pahrump Valley put an end to the Pirates’ postseason. This year, the Pirates return their second-best hitter from last season, Lucas Pettingill. Their best player from last year, Tyson … [Read more...] about Pirate baseball throws out first pitch
Alumni game a community staple
The yearly exhibition baseball game in remembrance of former Moapa Valley High School players BJ Robison and Shawn Sandoval was played on Feb. 16 at the MVHS baseball field. Despite windy, rainy conditions, the stands were filled with about 200 friends, family and community members who came out to support the time-honored tradition. The teams are made up of MVHS alumni baseball … [Read more...] about Alumni game a community staple
Annual alumni baseball game to be held Monday
The annual Robison/Sandoval Memorial baseball game is set to be played on Monday, Feb. 16 (Presidents’ Day) and is always a big hit. This family-friendly, fundraising event will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Moapa Valley High School (MVHS) baseball fields. The game is held at the beginning of each baseball season to honor two MVHS alumni who played ball together during the … [Read more...] about Annual alumni baseball game to be held Monday
Outsiders baseball enters back-to-back tournaments
The Outsiders Baseball Club 13U team shined in back-to-back tournament runs led by Coach Jake Rowley and Coach Stacie Stilson. The club is a talented travel team based out of St. George, Utah, consisting of players from across the region, including five from Mesquite, one from Moapa Valley and a few from Hurricane. Despite coming from different towns, this group has grown into … [Read more...] about Outsiders baseball enters back-to-back tournaments