Nevada Daily Roundup: April 13
April 13, 2026
Welcome to the Prep Baseball Nevada Daily Roundup, where our staff provides readers with scores, game recaps, and highlights from games played across the state. In conjunction with our in game coverage throughout the 2026 season, this Daily Roundup will serve as your daily stop for staying up to date on the latest results and storylines from around the Silver State.
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Below are the scores, recaps, and notes from today’s action.
NOTE: All scores listed below were provided by MaxPreps. Games without a reported final score at the time of publication were not included.
Foothill 7, Coronado 5
Foothill utilized a series of multi-run innings to fend off a late-game surge from Coronado, securing a 7-5 road victory on Monday. The Falcons relied on a balanced offensive attack and a gem of a start to overcome a Cougars squad that out-hit them 11 to 8.
The story of the game was junior James Durham, who delivered a masterful performance on the mound. Durham stifled the Coronado lineup over six innings, surrendering only one run on six hits while racking up six strikeouts to earn the win. Offensively, freshman Nolan Gifford provided the decisive blow with a solo home run. Jacob Lester and Gavin Gottschall anchored the lineup, combining for three hits and four RBIs. Coronado's Dawson Schmitt led all hitters with a 3-for-4 day, while Hudson Jones added a double and an RBI in the Cougars' four-run seventh-inning rally.
Top Performers
James Durham (Jr) | P: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 6 K (Win)
Nolan Gifford (Fr): 2-3, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Jacob Lester (Jr): 1-2, 3B, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SH/B
Gavin Gottschall (Jr): 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Dawson Schmitt (So): 3-4, 1 RBI, 1 R
Hudson Jones (Sr): 2-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
Matthew Smoot (Jr): 2-4, 3B, 1 RBI
Santiago Cocon (So): 2-3, 1 R
Ryder Metz (So): 1-3, 2B; 5.0 IP, 5 K
Steve Alvarado (Sr): 1-3, 2B, 2 R, 1 BB
Clark 4, Spring Valley 2
Clark utilized a pair of two-run innings and a masterpiece on the mound to secure a 4-2 home victory over Spring Valley on Monday. The Chargers displayed efficient situational hitting, turning six hits—three of which were doubles—into enough run support to maintain control throughout the contest.
The story of the game was sophomore James Hatfield, who delivered a complete-game gem. Hatfield was in total command, surrendering only three hits and two runs over seven innings while navigating four hit batsmen to earn the win. Offensively, sophomore Ryland Gregorich provided the decisive spark, driving in two runs to lead the Chargers. Lukas Armstrong, Brody Ricci, and Rylan Swanbeck each added doubles to fuel the scoring rallies. Spring Valley was led by Benny Vazquez and T. Holcombe, who each recorded an RBI in the loss.
Top Performers
James Hatfield (So) | P: 7.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 K (Win)
Ryland Gregorich (So): 1-3, 2 RBI, 1 BB
Lukas Armstrong (So): 1-1, 2B, 1 RBI
Brody Ricci (So): 1-2, 2B, 1 BB
Rylan Swanbeck (So): 1-2, 2B, 1 BB
Carlos Cosme (Jr): 1-3, 1 R
Drew Hernandez (So): 1-2, 1 R, 1 HBP
Benny Vazquez: 1-2, 1 RBI, 1 HBP
T. Holcombe: 1-3, 1 RBI
Damon Kodesko: 1-4; 5.1 IP, 3 ER, 3 K
Basic 8, Liberty 2
Basic utilized a persistent offensive attack and another strong outing from the mound to secure an 8-2 victory over Liberty on Monday. The Wolves established control early with a pair of runs in the first and never looked back, out-slugging the Patriots with a nine-hit performance that included three extra-base hits and two home runs.
The star of the game was junior Ace Sapp, who followed up his late-inning heroics from Friday with a 1-for-2 day that included a two-run home run. Senior Gabe Giron also cleared the fence with a solo blast, while Matthew Kelley and Andruw Giles combined for four hits at the top of the order. On the mound, Julian Villarreal earned the win, striking out seven over six solid innings. Esty Gonzalez provided a hitless frame of relief to close the door. Liberty’s Grant Kelly and Austin Rodriguez accounted for the Patriots' scoring with solo home runs in the sixth.
Top Performers
J. Villarreal (Sr) | P: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 K (Win)
Ace Sapp (Jr): 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
Gabe Giron (Sr): 1-3, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
Matthew Kelley (Sr): 2-4, 2B, 1 R, 2 SB
Andruw Giles (Sr): 2-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
Grant Kelly (Sr): 2-3, HR, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB
A. Rodriguez (So): 1-3, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
Brandon Lord (Sr): 1-4, 3B, 1 RBI, 1 R
J. Mendoza (Jr): 1-3, 2 RBI
Luke Miller (Sr): 2-3
Durango 5, Sierra Vista 3
Durango utilized early-inning power and a stellar performance on the mound to secure a 5-3 road victory over Sierra Vista on Monday. The Trailblazers jumped out to an immediate lead and relied on a flawless defensive effort—committing zero errors—to hold off the Mountain Lions.
The star of the game was junior Aiden Farrell, who dominated in all facets of the game. Farrell earned the win on the mound, striking out seven over six innings, while simultaneously powering the offense with a solo home run and a triple. Freshman J. Lavea-Aldridge provided the decisive blow with a two-run home run, accounting for the Trailblazers' final margin. Sierra Vista was kept in the hunt by senior Tommy McDonald, who reached base in every plate appearance and drove in two runs, and Kyler Meleski, who tossed four hitless innings of relief.
Top Performers
Aiden Farrell (Jr) | P: 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 7 K (Win); 2-4, HR, 3B, 1 RBI, 2 R
J. Lavea-Aldridge (Fr): 1-1, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 2 BB
Tommy McDonald (Sr): 2-2, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 HBP
Kyler Meleski (Sr) | P: 4.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 5 K
A. Chapman (Sr): 2-3, 1 BB
Luke Desoto (Jr): 1-2, 2B, 2 R, 1 BB; 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R
M. Alvarado (Sr): 1-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
K. Kauahipaula (So): 1-3, 2B
J. Trantham (So): 1-3, 1 RBI
Gavin Villa (Sr): 1-2
Palo Verde 7, Faith Lutheran 6
Palo Verde utilized a chaotic six-run seventh inning to overcome a late deficit and edge out No. 2-ranked Faith Lutheran 7-6 on Monday. The Panthers survived a double-digit strikeout performance from the Crusaders' starter, scoring the winning runs on a series of defensive miscues in the final frame.
The story of the game was the seventh-inning surge. Trailing 3-1, Palo Verde exploded for six runs on four hits, highlighted by a bases-clearing error that flipped the lead. Sophomore Noah Knudson, Nevada's #1-ranked player in the 2028 class, earned the win on the mound while also contributing two hits and an RBI at the plate. Zach Franke provided a strong start for the Panthers, striking out six over nearly five innings. Faith Lutheran was anchored by a dominant start from TCU commit Liam Radke, who fanned 10 batters over six innings of work. Fellow TCU commit Kingston Kela led the Crusaders' offense with a 3-for-4 day and two RBIs.
Top Performers
Noah Knudson (So) | P: 1.0 IP, 3 K (Win); 2-3, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
Liam Radke (Jr) | P: 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 10 K
Kingston Kela (Sr): 3-4, 3B, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R
Eli Leone (Jr): 2-3, 1 BB, 2 SB
Cash Coulter (Jr): 2-3, 1 BB
Owen Anderson (Sr): 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SB
Zach Franke (Jr) | P: 4.2 IP, 0 ER, 6 K
B. Gonzales (Sr): 1-3, 3B, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
Matthew Simmler (Jr): 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 R
Luke Jefferies (Jr): 1-2, 2 R, 1 BB, 2 SB
2026 Nevada High School Baseball Scores: Monday, April 13th
TOP 10 RANKED MATCHUPS
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Gorman (#1) | 6 | Bonanza | 0 |
| Liberty | 2 | Basic (#2) | 8 |
| Palo Verde (#3) | 7 | Faith Lutheran (#5) | 6 |
| Arbor View (#4) | 2 | Legacy | 1 |
| Green Valley (#10) | 3 | Desert Oasis (#9) | 13 |
NIAA SCOREBOARD
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump Valley | 2 | Boulder City | 12 |
| Spring Valley | 2 | Clark | 4 |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | 24 | Valley | 0 |
| Durango | 5 | Sierra Vista | 3 |
| Foothill | 7 | Coronado | 5 |
| Las Vegas | 6 | Shadow Ridge | 1 |
| Western | 0 | Mater Academy East | 18 |
| Cheyenne | 3 | Mojave | 4 |
| Chaparral | 9 | Pinecrest Cadence | 19 |
| Southeast Career Tech | 1 | Silverado | 7 |
| Moapa Valley | 5 | The Meadows School | 9 |
| Wooster | 11 | South Tahoe | 5 |
NOTE: Winning teams are highlighted in bold. Top 10 matches are listed in numerical rank order according to Week 6 rankings; NIAA Scoreboard is sorted alphabetically by the winning team. All scores provided by MaxPreps.
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