Eagles volleyball secures playoff berth

Locking up a postseason berth, Boulder City High School girls volleyball advanced to 15-16 on the season, picking up crucial victories over Democracy Prep and Cristo Rey this past week.

Moving up into fourth place in league standings, the Eagles defeated both opponents 3-0.

Against Democracy Prep on Oct. 13, Bella Battistone led the way with five kills and nine serving aces, while Laylani Gubler dished out 11 assists with seven aces.

Against Cristo Rey on Oct. 15, Battistone and Juliette Kelso each generated seven kills, while Gubler added six kills and 18 assists.

Defensively, Battistone made 15 digs, while Ally Jappe recorded 15 digs and Tatum Saso with 10.

Prepping for playoff volleyball, the Eagles will host rival Pahrump Valley on Monday in the first round.

Girls soccer

Boulder City High School girls soccer fell to 8-2-4 on the season, falling to rival Virgin Valley 3-1 on Oct. 16.

Scoring the lone goal for the Eagles was Lila Stankovic on a penalty kick.

Prepping for the playoffs this upcoming week, the Eagles closed out their regular season on Oct. 21 against Cristo Rey.

Results from that match and postseason coverage will appear in next week’s issue.

Boys soccer

Boulder City High School boys soccer fell to 3-7-5 on the season, falling to Equipo Academy 2-0 on Oct. 15.

With the regular season coming to a close, the boys will host Founders Classical Academy today for senior night.

Football

Boulder City High School football fell to 2-4 on the season, falling to rival Virgin Valley 35-6 on Oct. 17.

Keeping the game close in the first half, trailing only 7-0, Virgin Valley’s offense erupted for 20 third-quarter points, giving the Bulldogs the lead for good.

Trying to keep pace on offense, quarterback Logan Swint completed 22 of 41 passing for 254 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for 30 yards on four carries.

Receiving for the Eagles, Anthony Eby had 10 catches for 146 yards and a score, while Ghavyn Cartier added four catches for 52 yards.

Defensively, Otis Ruth (nine tackles) and Colton Lewis (six tackles) each intercepted passes, while Luke Jappe made 10 tackles.

Looking to get back on track, the Eagles will conclude their regular season on Friday at Pahrump Valley.

Cross country

Competing in the Coaches Association Invite at Wildhorse Golf Club, Oliver Potter led the way for Boulder City High School cross country with an 18th-place finish out of 170 competitors.

5A schools Centennial, Coronado, Faith Lutheran, Foothill, Green Valley and Shadow Ridge also competed in this event.

Joining in for the boys was Caleb Wolfe (55th) and Cameron Riley (101st).

For the girls, Zoey Hayes finished 109th out of 120 runners.