Meet the 2024 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada football team

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December 14, 2024

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

Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AlexWright1028 on X.

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California x Nevada Brace for Hurricane-Force Winds During Winter Storm

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December 14, 2024

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California x Nevada Brace for Hurricane-Force Winds During Winter Storm

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Reno, NV – Hurricane-force winds up to 120 mph are battering the Sierra Nevada as a strong winter storm continues to bring heavy snow and hazardous conditions. The gusts, combined with snowfall, are creating dangerous scenarios across the region, particularly at higher elevations.

According to the National Weather Service, ridge-line winds of 100 to 120 mph are expected through Saturday night, with lower elevations experiencing gusts up to 50 mph. These winds are strong enough to topple trees and power lines, increasing the risk of outages. Wave heights on Lake Tahoe could reach up to five feet, making conditions perilous for boaters.

The storm is also bringing heavy snow, with accumulations of 3 to 8 inches below 6,500 feet and up to 3 feet along the highest peaks. The powerful winds are likely to cause whiteout conditions, making travel extremely hazardous or impossible.

Officials urge residents to secure loose outdoor objects and avoid unnecessary travel. Travelers should prepare for emergency scenarios by carrying extra supplies, including flashlights and food.

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UNR researchers shed light on how bears choose where they hibernate

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December 14, 2024

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UNR researchers shed light on how bears choose where they hibernate

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – A newly published study by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno, sheds light on how bears choose their homes.

As winter inches closer in the Sierra Nevada, black bears are on the move looking for the perfect place to hibernate. And, like their human neighbors, the region’s black bears are searching for winter homes that are safe, warm and good places to get youngsters started in life.

“When they put tracking collars on the bears you get the advantage of a lot more data,” begins Heather Reich, a wildlife biologist with the study.

Reich and Kelly Stewart were two of the researchers on this project. They analyzed data collected since 1997 to give us new insight into these winter rituals. They say the findings are crucial due to our changing climate and evolving urban areas.

“It’s nice to have this baseline data to see what they’re selecting now, and as we get further into the future, seeing how things change,” said Stewart. Not just with the climate, but with expanding human development and how that is impacting where bears sleep for the winter. Eventually, maybe it even gets too warm and they don’t really do that.”

Among the key findings in the study are that female bears den earlier, and stay longer, than the males.

“The females probably came out later because they were waiting for the cubs to be ready to move on,” Stewart explained.

For Stewart, there was one particular habit by males that surprised her in the study. Male black bears apparently begin to stir out of their dens when day and nighttime temperatures remain above freezing, but temperatures don’t appear to be a big factor in female decisions about departure. Den locations aren’t reused from one year to the next. Instead, bears select a new den each year. For both males and females, den types are often similar. Rugged terrain and secluded spaces are preferred with hollowed trees or rock piles serving as shelters. This includes natural bedding the bears would use like pine needles, sagebrush, and leaf litter. But it was the location that the researchers found would sometimes differ.

“Females really liked steeper slopes. Males stayed away from roads to be away from disturbance. It looked like females were avoiding males and tended to stay closer to the road,” Stewart said.

According to Reich, black bears had largely disappeared from our region by the early 1900s after forests were cleared to meet the demands of the mining industry, and bears were hunted aimlessly. Today, black bear populations are being reintroduced, now going as far east as the Hawthorne area. This is something she says will also help to figure out habitat needs.

“With Nevada having so much public land, we have multi-use land sites that bears are using for their dens. So, future management plans may be able to incorporate the data from this publication to help with some of those decisions,” Reich said.

The foundation for the new analysis of bear dens came from data painstakingly collected by the Nevada Department of Wildlife from 2011 to 2022. It identified 116 den sites in the region after putting GPS collars on bears and tracking when they stopped moving about during the winter and stirred again in the spring.

The University researchers visited 26 den sites in the Sierra Nevada, Pine Nut Mountains, and Virginia Range. They carefully detailed the topography, vegetation, and concealment at each location.

Stewart, who also conducts research as part of the university’s Experiment Station, said the ongoing close cooperation between the University’s Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science and the Nevada Department of Wildlife is among the elements that have built the department’s strong reputation.

“Our students have the opportunity for a lot of hands-on experience that supports what they learn in the classroom from our excellent faculty,” she said. “When our students present at conferences, we often hear that their work is some of best.”

Contributors to the bear-den research included Morgan Long, a graduate student, and Kevin Shoemaker, an associate professor, in the university’s Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science; Carl Lackey, a bear biologist with the Nevada Department of Wildlife; and Jon Beckman, an adjunct faculty member of the university and a wildlife supervisor with the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks.

Funding for the research was provided by a grant from the Nevada Wildlife Record Book Foundation.

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Health, sanitation violations found in state prisons, memo says

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December 13, 2024

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Health, sanitation violations found in state prisons, memo says

A memo sharing the results of regular health and sanitation inspections of Nevada’s state prisons revealed several “critical” violations in multiple facilities.

In advance of next week’s meeting of the State Board of Prison Commissioners, the Nevada Department of Corrections shared a memo detailing the results of these inspections by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health from the office division’s chief medical officer, Ihsan Azzam.

Six state prisons had critical dietary and sanitary violations, and the two prisons inspected for medical and dental services both had deficiencies.

These inspections must be conducted regularly under state law, but only two prisons per year have to be inspected for medical and dental compliance.

Sanitary violations

High temperature dishwashers were found in disrepair at three prisons: High Desert State Prison, Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center and Northern Nevada Correctional Center, according to the memo.

At High Desert State Prison, some sinks were found without sanitizer. Cockroaches — both alive and dead — were found in food storage areas.

Chemical containers were found without labels to prevent misuse at Southern Desert Correctional Center.

According to the memo, Northern Nevada Correctional Center was “operating under unsafe conditions which involved the culinary wastewater plumbing system,” with floods of wastewater found in a crawl space under the culinary from a broken pipe that had been left in disrepair.

Also at the facility, signs of rodents were found in the warehouse though not in the culinary or bakery. The memo said that the prison is making efforts to “eliminate the ongoing infestation.”

Medical deficiencies

This year, Northern Nevada Correctional Center and Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center were up for inspection.

Only one deficiency — damage to the vinyl material of an examination table and dental chair — was found at the woman’s prison. This type of damage presents an infection control risk, according to the memo.

Six deficiencies were found at Northern Nevada Correctional Center, including an exposed electrical hazard, obstructed fire sprinklers and damaged vinyl.

Inspectors found that the facility had not been following its policy on the sterilization of medical and dental instruments, the memo said. Several drugs and biological supplies were also found to be outdated or expired.

The Nevada Department of Corrections did not respond to requests for comment on the violations and deficiencies.

The State Board of Prison Commissioners is scheduled to meet in Carson City on Dec. 19, with a remote viewing site available in Las Vegas at the Nevada State Business Center.

Contact Estelle Atkinson at eatkinson@reviewjournal.com. Follow @estellelilym on X and @estelleatkinson.bsky.social on Bluesky.

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