Response to MStaley on Sending Video Footage

MStaley from Moapa Valley brought up two good topics.  He wrote: 
If you guys need any footage i’m in our schools broadcast journalism class and am required to film home games. I make highlight reels for each game. I would be happy to send you a copy for some of the next games. How would you like [...]

Week 6: Three Games Within a Game at Virgin Valley

Well, the blog shattered the record for visits last night, so I’m guessing a few people enjoyed the live updates. 
Sorry about the poor picture quality.  I wouldn’t send pictures with the updates if I didn’t have to, but the service is done through Flickr, and it won’t work without a picture.
Robin did most of the [...]

This Week: Faith Lutheran at Virgin Valley

It’s time to get down to biz-nass.
League play is upon us. This Friday we’ll be in Mesquite watching the Faith Lutheran Crusaders and Virgin Valley Bulldogs battle.
Both teams are 4-1. The Crusader’s only loss came on September 8th at the hands of 4A Fernley, 33-6. Virgin Valley fell to Nevada-slayer Hurricane, 24-14, [...]

Comments!? & Live Blogging

I know at least one person who was confused on how to make a comment.
At the end of each post there is a link that sadly says “0 comments.”  If you click on that link, a box will come up where you can write your heart out.
If you click on a specific post, which are [...]

Week 5: No Game This Week, but Thoughts Nonetheless – Part 1

I’m safely planted in Alamo Saturday morning, fully rested after not covering a game last night.
But I did follow the goings on.
Now we all know I’m from the Pahranagat Valley, but I’m not going to over-praise them. I’m objective and fair in who I cover. In fact, I haven’t even been to an Alamo [...]

Week 4: Thoughts after Boulder City Bullied The Meadows

The nice part about Las Vegas is that it’s not hard to find peace and quiet, once you remove yourself from the city’s grasp.
Boulder City is a perfect example.  It’s only 25-minutes from where Robin and I are perched in the south-central part of Sin City.
It’s similar to Summerlin in that it’s a whole different world from [...]

Week 4: Who is The Meadows – Part 2

Not only does The Meadows send 100 percent to four-year colleges, but the football team used to win 100 percent of its games.
Former NevadaPrep owner/editor Chuck Hildebrand wrote five years ago:

Under former football coach FrankDeSantis, it set an NIAA record by winning 41 straight games from 1996-2000, and captured five straight 2A state titles from [...]

Week 4: Who is The Meadows?

Who is The Meadows? 
I overheard that question from a spectator Friday night in Boulder City.
Well let’s shed some light on the question, eh? 
Go here.  Among other things, you’ll learn:
The Meadows is Nevada’s only pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade college preparatory school which is non-religious and nonprofit. It is also the only school in the state which [...]

Pictures From Boulder City v. Meadows

I’m already aware that these are not the best pictures.  It was dark, and the slow shutter speed on the digital camera was tough to handle.  It didn’t help that we were sitting up high.  I think next game I’ll take a moment to take some pictures from the sideline.

The Scoreboard.

Coin Toss.

Halftime Show

 Toward the End [...]

This Week: The Meadows at Boulder City

Just a quick note: We’ll be in Boulder City Friday night watching the Eagles take on The Meadows Mustangs.
Now that I’m caught up with my posts, I can start talking up the upcoming game. 
I did a little reading on Boulder City.
Coaches Knutson (FB) and Roe (VB) both said the school has strong support from the community.  I’m looking forward to [...]