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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
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
Senior sluggers battle for gold at Mesquite Games in two-day tourney
The fall Mesquite Senior Games began with a two-day tournament held Oct. 4-5 at Pioneer Park in Mesquite. Sixty-nine teams with players in their 60s and 70s competed for the gold, silver and bronze medals. Six games were played in the 60s category and three in the 70s. Teams came from as far as Canada. Barry Ward, from Ottawa, played for the Alberta Grizzlies. “This is my … [Read more...] about Senior sluggers battle for gold at Mesquite Games in two-day tourney
Moapa Valley 14U baseball team wins 15U tournament
The Moapa Valley 14U baseball team won the 15U RBI Baseball Tournament in Panguitch last weekend. Head coach Cody Hughes liked what he saw from his team as a whole all weekend. They completed comebacks and dominated entire games. “I was most impressed with the overall team performance. Every player contributed up and down the line. They played great defense, hit well and … [Read more...] about Moapa Valley 14U baseball team wins 15U tournament
Pirate hitter signs with CSU – San Bernadino
Pirate baseball MVP Tyson Pettingill has signed with California State University – San Bernardino, committing to a collegiate athletic career. “He has earned this through hard work and persistence,” head coach Justin Williams said. Pettingill was second in the state and in the top 10 of the nation in batting average (according to MaxPreps) this season, helping him secure … [Read more...] about Pirate hitter signs with CSU – San Bernadino
Bulldogs bid for repeat championship falls short
Virgin Valley High School’s Bulldog baseball team’s hopes for a repeat performance of last year’s Nevada State champions fell short as the boys lost two straight games to 3A Mountain League teams this past week in the 3A Southern League playoffs in Mesquite. The Dawgs began the tournament on a high note with a 4-3 win over SLAM on Monday, May 5. It took eight innings for the … [Read more...] about Bulldogs bid for repeat championship falls short
Tough opponents derail Pirates’ postseason hopes
The Pirates ran into a tough wall of competition during the regional playoffs tournament, ending their season sooner than they would have liked. “We still had a very successful season,” head coach Justin Williams said. The Pirates went into the playoffs with the No. 2 seed from the Desert League, pitted first against the Pahrump Trojans for the first round on Monday, May … [Read more...] about Tough opponents derail Pirates’ postseason hopes