Nevada
Meet the 2024 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada football team
First team
Offense
QB: Maika Eugenio, Bishop Gorman — Passed for 2,043 yards and 31 touchdowns while completing 69.8 percent of his passes for the Class 5A Division I state champion.
QB: Thaddeus Thatcher, Arbor View — Threw for 3,271 yards and 34 touchdowns while completing 63.4 percent of his passes for the 5A Division I state runner-up.
RB Cale Breslin, Faith Lutheran — Rushed for 780 yards and 11 touchdowns in eight games for the 5A Division II state runner-up.
RB Khy Harris, Centennial — Rushed for 1,303 yards and 18 touchdowns for the 5A Division III state champion.
RB Ezra Sanelivi, Liberty — The first-team All-5A Division I selection rushed for 861 yards and 12 touchdowns.
RB Tyrell Craven, Shadow Ridge — Rushed for 1,436 yards and 22 touchdowns.
ATH Trey Glasper, Green Valley — Had 841 receiving yards and eight touchdowns and added 44 tackles and three interceptions on defense.
ATH Dominic Oliver, Legacy — Had 768 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns and added eight interceptions on defense.
WR Jayden Williams, Arbor View — Had 55 receptions for 835 yards and 11 touchdowns for the 5A Division I state runner-up.
WR JJ Buchanan, Coronado — The 5A Division I offensive MVP had 1,009 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns and added 66 tackles on defense.
WR Damani Warren, Arbor View — Had 35 receptions for 584 yards and five touchdowns for the 5A Division I state runner-up.
WR Zac Fares, Arbor View — Had 35 receptions for 614 yards and three touchdowns for the 5A Division I state runner-up.
OL Doug Utu, Bishop Gorman — The first-team All-5A Division I lineman blocked for an offense that averaged 411.8 yards per game.
OL SJ Alofaituli, Bishop Gorman — The first-team All-5A Division I lineman blocked for an offense that averaged 411.8 yards per game.
OL Alai Kalaniuvalu, Bishop Gorman — The first-team All-5A Division I lineman blocked for an offense that averaged 411.8 yards per game.
OL Stewart Taufa, Bishop Gorman — The first-team All-5A Division I lineman blocked for an offense that averaged 411.8 yards per game.
OL Alema Iosua, Bishop Gorman — The first-team All-5A Division I lineman blocked for an offense that averaged 411.8 yards per game.
OL Jackson Perkins, Faith Lutheran — The first-team All-5A Division II lineman blocked for an offense that averaged 311.3 yards per game.
Defense
DL Prince Williams, Bishop Gorman — The 5A Division I defensive MVP had 74 tackles, 28 for loss, and 11 sacks.
DL Sione Motuapuaka, Bishop Gorman — Had 45 tackles, 25 for loss, and five sacks for the 5A Division I state champion.
DL Eliah Logo, Liberty — The first-team All-5A Division I selection had 27 tackles, 5½ for loss, and 5½ sacks.
DL Maddox Valoaga, Faith Lutheran — Had 102 tackles, 24 for loss, and five sacks for the 5A Division II state runner-up.
DL Brian Townsend, Arbor View — Had 27 tackles, three for loss, and two sacks for the 5A Division I state runner-up.
DL James Carrington, Bishop Gorman — Recorded 33 tackles, 14 for loss, and nine sacks in nine games for the 5A Division I state champion.
LB Christian Thatcher, Arbor View — Had 116 tackles, 13 for loss, for the 5A Division I state runner-up
LB Ricky Manning, Faith Lutheran — Recorded 148 tackles, 27 for loss, and 10 sacks for the 5A Division II state runner-up.
LB AJ Tuitele, Mojave — Recorded 196 tackles, 39 for loss, and five sacks for the 4A state champion.
LB Landon McComber, Bishop Gorman — The first-team All-5A Division I selection had 20 tackles for the state champion.
LB Patrick Duffy, Faith Lutheran — Had 143 sacks, 16 for loss, and two sacks for the 5A Division II state runner-up.
LB Silvian David, Basic — The first-team All-5A Division I selection has 100 tackles and four sacks.
DB Jett Washington, Bishop Gorman — Had 38 tackles and five interceptions for the 5A Division I state champion.
DB Isaiah Nickels, Bishop Gorman — The first-team All-5A Division I selection had 21 tackles and two interceptions for the state champion.
DB Gavin Day, Faith Lutheran — Had 110 tackles, 17 for loss, and two interceptions for the 5A Division II state runner-up.
DB Donovan Glover, Basic — The first-team All-5A Division I selection had 28 tackles and an interception and added 773 receiving yards and six touchdowns on offense.
DB Sean Craig, Liberty — The first-team All-5A Division I selection had 36 tackles, three for loss, and an interception.
P/K Nicholas Rassai, Centennial — Made 15 of 17 field goals, including a long of 54 yards, and was 44-for-45 on extra points.
Coach of the Year
DJ Campbell, Centennial — The second-year coach guided the Bulldogs to the 5A Division III state title after an 0-4 start, the team’s second straight state title after winning 4A last year.
Second team
Offense
QB Alex Rogers, Faith Lutheran — Threw for 2,342 yards and 28 touchdowns while completing 58.5 percent of his passes for the 5A Division II state runner-up.
QB Aiden Krause, Coronado — Passed for 2,606 yards and 26 touchdowns while completing 71.1 percent of his passes.
RB Kieran Daniel, Losee — Rushed for 1,446 yards and 18 touchdowns.
RB Bakari Wilson, Canyon Springs — Rushed for 1,284 yards and 14 touchdowns for the 4A state runner-up.
RB Myles Norman, Bishop Gorman — Rushed for 614 yards and eight touchdowns for the 5A Division I state champion.
RB Drew Dixon, Virgin Valley — Rushed for 1,454 yards and 18 touchdowns for the 3A state semifinalist.
ATH Tanner Vibabul, Las Vegas High — The 5A Division III offensive MVP passed for 1,827 yards and 25 touchdowns and added 1,295 rushing yards and 11 scores.
ATH Damien Nevil, SLAM Academy — Racked up 1,675 all-purpose yards and 27 touchdowns and added 36 tackles on defense for the 3A state champion.
WR Jayden Thomas, Centennial — Finished with 814 receiving yards and nine touchdowns for the 5A Division III state champion.
WR Mychael Walker, Las Vegas High — Caught 80 passes for 1,146 yards and 16 touchdowns.
WR Derek Meadows, Bishop Gorman — Had 598 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 24 catches.
WR Braxton Bonnett, Foothill — Had 909 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
WR Aipa Kuloloia, Faith Lutheran — Caught 35 passes for 849 yards and 13 touchdowns for the 5A Division II state runner-up.
OL Jamarion Whitson, Shadow Ridge — The first-team All-5A Division II lineman blocked for an offense that averaged 400.8 yards per game.
OL Gerald Rock, Shadow Ridge — The first-team All-5A Division II lineman blocked for an offense that averaged 400.8 yards per game.
OL Justin Blakeley, Mojave — The first-team All-4A Desert League lineman blocked for an offense that averaged 331.2 yards per game.
OL Laseth Bryant, Centennial — Helped block for an offense that averaged 381.3 yards per game.
OL Daniel Boyd, Arbor View — Helped block for an offense that averaged 371.9 yards per game.
Defense
DL Simote Tupou, Sloan Canyon — The freshman had 64 tackles, 34 for loss, and 16 sacks.
DL Dayvone White, Democracy Prep — Led the state with 24½ sacks and added 82 tackles.
DL Semaj Williams, Legacy — Had 59 tackles, 15 for loss, and seven sacks.
DL Jarius Vaimaona, Mojave — The first-team 4A Desert League selection had 79 tackles, 19 for loss, and 11 sacks.
DL Ocean Taufa, Bishop Gorman — Had 42 tackles, 21 for loss, and three sacks for the 5A Division I state champion.
DL Colton Richter, Shadow Ridge — Had 52 tackles, 16 for loss, and nine sacks.
LB Saione Inoke, Centennial — Had 89 tackles, six for loss, and two sacks for the 5A Division III state champion.
LB Cole Keith, Faith Lutheran — Finished with 101 tackles, 14 for loss, and eight sacks.
LB Esteban Martinez, Green Valley — Recorded 79 tackles, seven for loss, and three sacks.
LB Nysear Smith, Durango — Recorded 151 tackles, eight for loss, and 2½ sacks.
LB Isaiah Te’o, Desert Pines — The first-team All-5A Division I selection had 94 tackles, 14 for loss, two sacks and eight rushing touchdowns on offense.
DB Damari Fairley, Mojave — Had seven interceptions and 32 tackles for the 4A state champion.
DB Jordan Hales, Arbor View — Recorded 60 tackles, four for loss, and two interceptions for the 5A Division I state runner-up.
DB D’Angelo Hagans, Silverado — The first-team All-5A Division II selection had 28 tackles and three interceptions and added 1,209 all-purpose yards and nine touchdowns on offense.
DB Elijah Richards, Mojave — Had seven interceptions and 22 tackles for the 4A state champion.
DB Dejuan Robinson, Legacy — Had four interceptions and 15 tackles.
DB Caden Bridgewater, Legacy — The first-team All-5A Division II selection had 41 tackles and three interceptions.
P/K Dax Arnold, Green Valley — Made 11 of 12 field goal attempts and was 18-for-20 on extra points.
Honorable mention
Isaiah Akinsanya, Shadow Ridge
Cameron Anderson, Cheyenne
William Bittman, Coronado
Hudson Borsari, Bishop Gorman
Jayden Bridgewater, Legacy
Ejaun Carter, Desert Pines
Jonathan Coar, Bishop Gorman
Ula Cox, Shadow Ridge
Aidan Crawford, Legacy
Rysen Dacosin-Arcala, Liberty
Jamal Divens, Canyon Springs
Jared Evans, Moapa Valley
Gavyn Frederick, Moapa Valley
Jaden Gaughan, Green Valley
Terrance Grant, Bishop Gorman
Vincent Hales, Desert Oasis
Antwan Hawkins, Mojave
Jackson Humphries. Coronado
Alex Inoke, Centennial
Daylin James, Mater East
Bryant Johnson, Palo Verde
Derek Jones, Liberty
John Mancuso, Green Valley
Matthew Mason, Faith Lutheran
Martell McKenzie, Legacy
Emmanuel Peter, Durango
Josiah Rivera, Spring Valley
Hayden Stepp, Bishop Gorman
Reilley Stringer, Durango
Alijah Tuitele, Mojave
Alex Valle, Virgin Valley
Adonis Vaughn, Sierra Vista
Christopher Villasenor, Desert Oasis
Kaina Watson, Bishop Gorman
Marcus Williams Desert Pines
Alaijah Young, SLAM Academy
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed Nevada Democrats who packed a Las Vegas brewery Wednesday evening for a discussion about his upbringing, his political life and efforts his state has taken to combat the Trump administration agenda.
Newsom, who has been floated as a possible White House contender for 2028, sidestepped a quip from former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak who introduced him as the next U.S. president amid cheers from the crowd.
“I’m very grateful for your friendship, and a friendship that’s only strengthened over the course of the last year or so,” Newsom told Sisolak.
Book tour stop
The event, which served as a book tour stop for the California governor, was organized by the Nevada Democratic Party. It took place at Nevada Brew Works near Summerlin.
Nevada Assemblymember Daniele Monroe-Moreno, the state party chair running for North Las Vegas mayor, moderated the discussion.
It was part of the party’s Local Brews + National Views series that’s been bringing Democrats for similar discussions at intimate venues. Past speakers have included former President Joe Biden, Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
Criticizing President Donald Trump, Newsom spoke about the immediate aftermath of the 2024 general election.
“We were handwringing, a lot of finger pointing, and a sense of weakness,” Newsom said. “And just incapable of dealing with this moment, this existential moment.”
He said he is taking account for what he described as his own complicity.
“This happened on my watch. This is all happening on our watch,” Newsom said. “And so I realized that I needed to be better.”
That included his advocacy to redraw California’s Congressional map after Trump called for the same in Texas, he said.
“They’re not screwing around, nor are we,” he said about Trump and his administration. “All of us.”
‘You’re giving us a voice’
Newsom spoke out against the surge of federal immigration enforcement operations in California and later Minnesota, calls from the Trump administration to nationalize elections, and cuts to government funding due to the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.
He said that pushback against Trump’s policies, including dozens of lawsuits filed by California, were making the president retreat on some of his proposals and policies.
“You’re filling the void, you’re giving us a voice, you’re giving us courage,” he told the crowd. “For things to change, we have to change. And it’s changing.”
The Republican National Committee reacted to Newsom’s Las Vegas visit. Earlier in the day, Newsom attended a private Boulder City event.
“Democrats are selling out to the spoiled, phony rich kid governor from California for years,” RNC spokesperson Nick Poche wrote in a statement. “President Donald Trump and Republicans are delivering major tax cuts and keeping Nevadans safe, unlike Democrats.”
The national Republican Party also criticized California’s policies, and tied them back to Nevada Democrats.
Most of Newsom’s remarks weren’t specific to Nevada. He didn’t take any questions from media.
Polling shows Newsom and Vice President JD Vance leading in hypothetical races for their parties’ nomination. That includes a survey of likely Nevada voters conducted one by Emerson College Polling in November.
Contact Ricardo Torres-Cortez at rtorres@reviewjournal.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – It’s time to “free your heels” and embrace Tahoe’s winter recreation at the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival on March 7. Whether you’re a seasoned pro at cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, or you’re trying to get your feet wet, Saturday’s event is teeming with nature, brews, and camaraderie.
Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV) is teaming up with Nevada Nordic, Tahoe Multisport, Alibi Ale Works, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation and other local partners in the wondrous Tahoe Meadows, providing attendees a chance to engage with outdoor recreation experts, check out free cross-country and snowshoe rentals, and more.
“We’re excited to see the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival enter its second year, building on last year’s strong community response. In collaboration with our local partners, this event is thoughtfully curated with residents in mind – offering free equipment for the day, expert instruction, locally crafted brews, and other experiences in a welcoming setting,” said Andy Chapman, President and CEO of Travel North Tahoe Nevada. “It’s designed to make it easy for residents to get outside, try something new, and bring people together. Events like this reflect the spirit of North Lake Tahoe and what’s possible when our community comes together.”
Along with opportunities to test out free demos and rentals, there will be live music, beer tasting and races.
Tahoe Meadows is known for its gentle trails, and is a popular spot for snowshoeing due to its flat terrain. This event, located near Chickadee Ridge, will offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
This family-friendly event is on the second to last day of the 10-day SnowFest winter festival that’s been taking place in the North Lake Tahoe area. It starts bright and early at 9 a.m. and will close out at 2 p.m.
“Nevada Nordic is thrilled to be a part of SnowFest again this year,” said Meghan Pry, Nevada Nordic Board Member. “We love sharing our passion for cross-country skiing and watching our community grow. We are proud to keep winter recreation accessible by offering free access to our 20km trail network. This is the perfect opportunity for our community to gather together and free our heels!”
For more information about the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival or to check out the SnowFest schedule, visit tahoesnowfest.org.
A swarm of earthquakes has been rattling a remote stretch of central Nevada near Tonopah, including a magnitude 4.0 quake that hit near Warm Springs Tuesday morning.
Seismologists said the activity is typical for Nevada, where clusters of earthquakes can flare up in a concentrated area. “This is a very Nevada-style earthquake sequence. We have these a lot where we just see an uptick in activity in a certain spot,” said Christie Rowe, director of the Nevada Seismological Lab.
The latest magnitude 4.0 quake struck east of Tonopah near Warm Springs. The largest earthquake in the swarm so far has measured a 4.2.
What has stood out to researchers is the fault involved. Rowe said the earthquakes are occurring along a fault stretching along the southern edge of the Monitor and Antelope ranges — and that it was previously unknown to scientists. “We didn’t know this fault was there. It’s a new fault to us — not to the Earth, obviously — but it was previously unknown,” Rowe said.
For now, the earthquakes have remained moderate. Rowe said the lab would not deploy additional temporary sensors unless activity increases to around a magnitude 5 or greater.
Seismologists said they are continuing to watch the swarm closely as Nevada works to bring the ShakeAlert early warning system to the state. The program, already active in neighboring states, can send cellphone alerts seconds before shaking arrives. “For me, it’s a really high priority. That distance to the faults gives us enough time to warn people — and that can make a big difference in reducing injuries and damage,” Rowe said.
Seismologists encouraged anyone who feels shaking to report it through the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Did You Feel It” system, saying even small quakes can help scientists better understand Nevada’s seismic activity.
Experts said the swarm is worth monitoring but is not cause for alarm. They noted that earthquakes like the 5.8 that hit near Yerington in December 2024 typically happen in Nevada about every eight to 10 years, and said they will continue monitoring the current activity closely.
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