While the Vegas Golden Knights were playing an important game less than 2 miles down Frank Sinatra Drive at T-Mobile Arena, the Las Vegas Aces were throwing their own house party at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Nevada U.S. Rep. Susie Lee hosts California lawmaker at Lake Mead to discuss drought
A scenic view of a diminished Lake Mead served as the backdrop for U.S. Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, and David Valadao, R-Calif., to discuss water issues that span state lines.
Chatting with Becky Hammon, as demand for the Las vegas Aces’ second-year coach continues to build
The six-time All Star during her WNBA playing days will be enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame this August.
Coach of the Year: LaShondra Rayford, Las Vegas High girls basketball
Maintaining poise in the toughest moments is a concept almost all coaches preach, but few ever get a chance to demonstrate it as flawlessly as LaShondra Rayford did earlier this year.
Unsung Hero Award: Rachel Levy, Desert Oasis trainer
Rachel Levy had prepared for a severe incident of this nature countless times. So when she heard frantic screams calling her name from observers at Desert Oasis High School after a flag football player collapsed and was unconscious, reacting was like …
The Las Vegas Aces tip off their title defense after an eventful offseason
It’s been a wild past year for the team, rife with the highest of highs, and to be fair, at least a couple of recent lows.
Sun Standout Awards celebrate the best in local high school sports
The Sun Standout Awards returned for their sixth edition on May 22 at the South Point Showroom, recognizing the best and brightest in Southern Nevada high school athletics.
Female Athlete of the Year: Madeleine Hebert, Coronado swimming
Madeleine Hebert was never athletic as a young child. She got involved in sports through dancing, and it was fun to start.
Game of the Year: Silverado boys basketball beats Valley at the buzzer in the playoffs
The Silverado boys basketball team built a 17-point advantage in its opening-round playoff game, only to watch Valley storm back in the final minutes to take a 70-69 lead with four seconds to play.
Male Athlete of the Year: Dedan “D.J.” Thomas Jr., Liberty basketball
After he piloted Liberty to a historic state championship last year, expectations were set sky high for Dedan Thomas Jr.’s junior season this year. He delivered.