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Unable to continue their postseason success, Boulder City High School girls soccer bowed out in the second round of the postseason on Oct. 31 with a 2-1 defeat to Equipo Academy.
Five Eagles will represent Boulder City High School in the cross country state championships this weekend, after strong performances at regionals.
Opening round of the postseason was the perfect time for Boulder City High School to snap a two-game skid, defeating Democracy Prep 14-8 on Oct. 30.
The word phenom is defined as a person who is outstandingly talented or admired, especially an up-and-comer.
Synergy Physical Therapy’s team, from left, Laura Allen, Mercedes Howard, Emily Richards, Nicole Evans and Korin Cuico, emerged as champion in the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department’s women’s spring volleyball league, which ended tournament play May 18. The program included round-robin weekly play and a double-elimination tournament. The department will offer additional leagues, with organizational meetings in August. Call 702-293-9256 for more information.
Brooks Roe ended his high school career on a high note. Not only did he set a new personal record in hurdles during his last career track meet, but he also was recognized as a Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Top Ten Student-Athlete of the Year on April 27 during a banquet attended by other honorees and his family.
With the arrival of warm weather and the children almost through school for the semester, this is the time to think about a summer visit to the cooler climates of Northern Nevada. One of the most stunning areas you can visit lies just east of Elko — the Ruby Mountains.
Boulder City High School’s boys golf team traveled to Truckee, Calif., where it finished third at state this season with a 877 total score on May 13.
For the fifth consecutive year, the Boulder City boys swim team are Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Swimming and Diving Division I-A state champions. The girls won their third championship in a row after the competition Saturday in Carson City.
After a season of hard work and dedication, the Boulder City baseball team’s season ended in heartbreak and devastation with a 7-6 loss to Elko on Friday during the 2015 Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s Division I-A state tournament.
As the school year comes to a close, so does the season for sports. For Boulder City’s track and field teams, their season ended Saturday with the 2015 Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Track and Field State Championships at Del Sol High School.
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Anyone who has been around the Boulder City political world for any stretch of time already knows that Mayor Joe Hardy is a pretty humble guy and not one to toot his own horn.
When Utilities Director Joe Stubitz briefed the city council on the status of Boulder City’s Dark Sky initiative, which involves replacing hundreds of street light fixtures with modern versions that aim light onto the ground and not into the sky, it was notable for reasons beyond spending and how soon the program would be finished.
Boulder City has a great vision statement. It’s located on the front page of our website: “The City of Boulder City is committed to preserving its status as a small town, with a small-town charm, historical heritage and unique identity, while proactively addressing our needs and enhancing our quality of life.”
