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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.
Boulder City High School’s baseball program is currently fighting for a spot in the 3A Sunrise division playoffs, responding well to the test this week with a pair of league victories over Del Sol and Southeast Career Technical Academy to advance to 3-2 in league play.
Boulder City High School’s softball program is firmly in the driver’s seat of the 3A Sunrise league, claiming victories over Del Sol on Monday and Southeast Career Technical Academy on Tuesday to advance to 5-0.
Boulder City High School’s boys golf program continues to roll through its 3A Sunrise opponents, notching its fourth consecutive league victory.
Boulder Boats has announced the return of the Malibu World Wake Association Rider Experience on Lake Las Vegas. Scheduled for May 5-7, the event provides an opportunity for riders of all skill levels to learn from the best in the sport.
Each week the coaches at Boulder City High School nominate an athlete to spotlight for contributions made to his or her team. This week’s honor goes to senior Kenadee Bailey, who is a jumper, hurdler and relay sprinter for the track and field team. Coach Sara Fisher said Bailey “has shown excellent drive and fierce competition” as the top triple jumper in the 3A southern division and in the top three for the 100- and 300-meter hurdles. “In the Mojave meet, while running the 100 hurdles, she fell, jumped up, took off running and still scored second.” Bailey is a member of the 4×400 team that beat Mojave and is currently ranked first in the division. Bailey also plays volleyball and flag football for the school. She is the daughter of Kim and Kurt Bailey.
Expecting to get run ruled on Friday, Boulder City High School’s softball program nearly picked up its biggest win of the season, before falling 1-0 to 4A program Sierra Vista.
For Sean Desrochers, bowling a 300 game is not much of a novelty, having already bowled 29 of them.
Battling back from an early 6-0 deficit to 4A program Bonanza on Tuesday in the Grizzly Invitational, Boulder City High School’s baseball program wasn’t able to hang on in an 8-7 shoot out.
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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.”
