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SportsSun Standout AwardsPrep SportsSun Standout Awards are bigger and better than ever in seventh year recognizing high school athletics
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After going 2-5 at its fall classic in late September, the Trailblazers rattled off 13 straight wins.
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SportsFeaturedPrep SportsUnsung Hero Award: Edgar Thomas, Clark County School District
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SportsFeaturedPrep SportsRising Star Male: Jett Washington, Bishop Gorman basketball, football
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SportsFeaturedPrep SportsFemale Scholar Athlete of the Year: Lynzee Zrebiec, Southeast Tech flag football and soccer
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SportsFeaturedPrep SportsMale Scholar Athlete of the Year: Nathan Sherrard, Mojave basketball and volleyball
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“I took it upon myself to get involved because I wanted to help our community be a better place”
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SportsFeaturedPrep SportsMoment of the Year: Jaylein Hudson, Amplus Academy
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SportsFeaturedPrep SportsFemale Athlete of the Year: Iyonna Codd, Centennial track
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SportsFeaturedPrep SportsHank Greenspun Lifetime Achievement Award: Marc Ratner
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SportsFeaturedPrep SportsSun Standout Award of Excellence: Bishop Gorman football
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PoliticsFeaturedEarly voting sites and mail ballot drop-off sites
Find the polling place near you to vote in the local primary on June 11, or during early voting May 25 to June 7.
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PoliticsFeatured2024 primary election endorsements
Review our endorsements as you plan to vote in the local primary on June 11, or during early voting May 25 to June 7.
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PoliticsFeaturedCould the next mayor of Las Vegas unify the Valley?
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