Sports

U.S. Open Qualifier Shifts to TPC Summerlin

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 12:59pm

Dragon Ridge in Green Valley hosted the event for the past few years.

Local qualifying for the 2013 U.S. Open has a new home but a lot of familiar faces, as TPC Summerlin hosts 96 golfers Monday, including several current and former UNLV players.

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Gators Claim Northeast League Title

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 2:55pm

The Gators will host LIberty next week to open the playoffs, while Las Vegas visits Coronado.

Green Valley softball coach Lauren Taylor refused to consider the possibility that her team might lose Thursday.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Variety of Challenging Courses Give Golfers Nearly Year-Round Challenge

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 12:48pm

Variety of Challenging Courses Give Golfers Nearly Year-Round Challenge

The article spotlights a number of the great golf options available throughout southern Nevada.

Hosting an event for any of professional golf’s three major tours is often a telltale sign of whether a region is truly a sought-after golf destination.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Las Vegas Stifles Silverado

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 11:55am

Not even ill-timed irrigation can stop Las Vegas from claiming the no. 2 seed in its division.

It was only fitting that Silverado’s sprinkler system turned on just as Las Vegas pitcher Jerome Byndloss was putting the finishing touches on his shutout of the Skyhawks on Tuesday.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Opportunistic Coronado Slips Past Liberty

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 11:32am

A strange play leads to a late rally for the Cougars.

It’s usually not ideal when your leadoff batter swings at a ball in the dirt for strike three.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Green Valley Answers Rally, Wins Sixth Straight

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 11:07am

The Gators give up a lead but end up winning a wild one.

Green Valley’s baseball team might want to consider carrying a magician’s hat to games.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Improvements of UNLV Commit Christian Wood Will Be on Display at ESPN Tourney

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 1:06pm

Improvements of UNLV Commit Christian Wood Will Be on Display at ESPN Tourney

UNLV continues to pile up talented recruits, including a local player showing progress.

One look at Findlay Prep senior Christian Wood and it’s easy to see the most significant improvement he’s made in his two seasons at the Henderson high school basketball powerhouse.

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