Nevada - With the 2026 high school season officially underway, it’s time to recognize the standout performances that helped set the tone across the Silver State in the Opening Week.

Each week this spring, we will name an Nevada Player of the Week and Nevada Pitcher of the Week, honoring the top individual performances from around the state. These awards are based entirely on nominations submitted by high school coaches, highlighting the athletes who delivered when it mattered most during game action.

From dominant outings on the mound to explosive performances at the plate, Week 4 brought no shortage of impact performances. Now, it’s time to spotlight Week 4 honorees of the 2026 season.

 

Player of the Week Spotlight: Giovanni Guariglia

Silverado senior Giovanni Guariglia was an offensive juggernaut this past week, serving as a primary catalyst in the Skyhawks' current winning streak. Guariglia’s week was defined by elite run production, highlighted by a 4-RBI performance against Coronado. Throughout the week, he demonstrated a remarkable ability to find the gaps, recording six extra-base hits—including homeruns against Coronado (2), PAC and Spring Valley—while driving in a total of eight runs. His poise at the plate helped Silverado outscore their opponents significantly over their recent stretch.

Guariglia’s season totals reflect a player who has found his rhythm at the right time. He has now amassed 24 RBIs on the season, leading the team in that category. His power numbers are equally impressive, totaling 10 home runs and 5 doubles, contributing to a massive slugging percentage. Perhaps most impressive this week was his discipline; while his power is his calling card, he reached base at a high clip over his last few games, proving to be a versatile threat that opposing pitchers simply couldn't solve.

Weekly Highlights (March 23 – March 28)
Giovanni Guariglia (Sr) | 1B/RHP: .545 AVG (6-for-11), 4 HR, 2 2B, 12 RBI, 8 R
vs. Coronado (3/23): 2-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R; 4.0 IP, 6 K (Win)
vs. PAC (3/24): 1-1, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
vs. PAC (3/26): 2-3, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R
vs. Spring Valley (3/28): 1-3, HR, 3 RBI, 1 R

Season Totals to Date
Batting Average: .302
On-Base Percentage: .387
RBIs: 21
Home Runs: 10
Doubles: 5
Slugging Percentage: .906

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Pitcher of the Week Spotlight: Liam Radke

Faith Lutheran’s Liam Radke reached a new career pinnacle on March 23rd, tossing a 7-inning no-hitter to lead the Crusaders to a 6-0 victory over Durango. Radke was in a league of his own, surrendering zero hits and zero runs while racking up a season-high 12 strikeouts. He faced just 23 batters—only two over the minimum—issuing a lone walk and hitting one batter in a performance defined by overwhelming power and surgical precision. Radke needed just 91 pitches (60 strikes) to complete the gem, maintaining his velocity and command from the first pitch to the final out.

This no-hitter is the exclamation point on a month of elite pitching for Radke. Since his season opener, he has been nearly untouchable, posting four consecutive scoreless appearances against high-level programs like Green Valley and Crimson Cliffs. His ability to miss bats has reached elite status; he has now recorded double-digit strikeouts in back-to-back starts, bringing his season total to a staggering 47 punchouts. With an opponent batting average that has plummeted to .121, Radke has firmly established himself as one of the most dominant arms in Nevada's Class 5A.

Top Performers: Liam Radke (Faith Lutheran)
The No-Hitter (vs. Durango 3/23): 7.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 12 K (Win)
Season Highlight (vs. Bonanza 3/11): 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 12 K

Season Totals to Date
Innings Pitched: 26.0
ERA: 1.08
Strikeouts (K): 47
Opponent Batting Avg: .121
WHIP: 0.73
Win/Loss Record: 1-1

Season Insight: A Month of Zeros Since allowing runs in his first outing on 2/27, Radke has thrown 23.0 consecutive scoreless innings. His efficiency has improved with every start, dropping his Opponent On-Base Percentage (OBP) from .471 in February to a microscopic .087 in his most recent start.

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