Nevada Daily Roundup: April 16
April 17, 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.
Reno 10, Carson 2
Reno High School utilized a heavy offensive output in the middle innings and a dominant start on the mound to secure a 10-2 victory over the Carson Senators on Thursday. The Huskies’ efficient attack, which featured four doubles and constant pressure on the basepaths, maintained control from the second inning onward.
The star of the game was junior Troy Riley. The Oregon State commit stifled the Senators over 5.2 innings, surrendering just two runs and striking out eight to earn the win. Offensively, Logan DaForno led the charge with a game-high three RBIs, while senior Sawyer Sala and Pike Adrian each collected two hits. Rex Edwards and Wilson Thomton added to the barrage with RBI doubles to extend the early lead. Carson found small bright spots in Chad Breeden and sophomore Lucas LaFollette, who each recorded a hit in the losing effort.
Top Performers
Troy Riley (Jr) | P: 5.2 IP, 1 ER, 8 K (Win)
Logan DaForno (Sr): 1-3, 3 RBI, 1 R
Sawyer Sala (Jr): 2-3, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB
Pike Adrian (Jr): 2-2, 1 RBI, 1 SB
Rex Edwards (Sr): 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R
Wilson Thomton (Sr): 1-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
Jackson Mathews (Jr): 1-1, 2B, 2 R, 1 BB
Lucas LaFollette (So): 1-3, 1 R
Chad Breeden (Sr): 1-3
Kaiden Kuhlman (Sr): 2 SB; 1.1 IP
Palo Verde 6, Durango 4
Palo Verde utilized a clinical display of situational hitting and efficient relief work to edge out Durango 6-4 on Wednesday. Despite recording only six hits, the Panthers capitalized on defensive miscues and worked deep counts to secure the road victory.
The offense was led by junior Karsen Smaka, who reached base in three of his four plate appearances, tallying two doubles and scoring twice. Sophomore Noah Knudson, Nevada's top-ranked sophomore, provided the essential insurance with two RBIs and closed out the game on the mound. Sophomore Gavyn Kim earned the win with five strong innings, surrendering just one run while striking out 4 in the process. Durango's power came from Luke Desoto and Jackson Trantham, who each launched solo home runs.
Top Performers
Noah Knudson (So) | P: 1.0 IP, 3 K (Save); 2 RBI
Karsen Smaka (Jr): 2-3, 2 2B, 2 R, 1 HBP, 1 SB
Gavyn Kim (So) | P: 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (Win)
Jackson Trantham (So): 2-3, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Luke Desoto (Jr): 1-4, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R; 2.0 IP, 2 K
Kyle Johnson (Sr): 1-2, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 2 BB
Zaylen Alboro (So): 2-2, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 HBP
Matthew Simmler (Jr): 1-3, 2B, 1 R, 1 BB
Cannon Sheff (Fr): 1-4, 2B, 1 RBI
Eron Galvan (Fr): 1-4, 3B, 2 RBI
Boulder City 10, Coronado 8 (8 Innings)
Boulder City outlasted Coronado in an eight-inning thriller on Wednesday, securing a 10-8 road victory. In a back-and-forth battle that saw the teams combine for 27 hits, the Eagles used a three-run eighth inning to pull ahead for good and secure the extra-inning win.
The star of the game was junior Gavin Robinson, who turned in a perfect 4-for-4 performance at the plate. Robinson fell just a home run short of the cycle, tallying two doubles and a triple while driving in a run. Junior Tate Crine provided the decisive power with a solo home run, finishing 2-for-3, while Colten Lewis earned the win on the mound with two innings of effective relief. Coronado was anchored by Matthew Smoot, who launched a solo home run and finished with three hits, and Ryder Metz, who added two hits and an RBI.
Top Performers
Gavin Robinson (Jr): 4-4, 2 2B, 3B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SH/B
Tate Crine (Jr): 2-3, HR, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
Matthew Smoot (Jr): 3-5, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R
Colten Lewis (Jr) | P: 2.0 IP, 1 ER (Win); 2-4, 1 R
Aiden Duke (So): 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R
Spencer Aten (Jr): 2-4, 3B, 2 RBI, 1 HBP
Ryder Metz (So): 2-4, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB
Cael Starley (Jr): 2-5, 3B, 1 RBI
Will Teeples (Jr): 1-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R
Ethan Wagstaff (Sr) | P: 5.0 IP, 7 K
Reed 4, Douglas 1
Reed utilized a dominant performance on the mound to stifle Douglas 4-1 on Thursday. The Raiders combined high-leverage pitching with timely hitting to secure the victory, racking up 16 total strikeouts to keep the Tigers’ offense at bay.
The story of the game was senior Chase Spencer, who turned in a masterful performance. The 6'5" right-hander dismantled the Douglas lineup over 6.1 innings, surrendering just two hits and one run while racking up a staggering 14 strikeouts. Offensively, Gage Burns, a Butte College commit, provided the middle-order muscle with a key RBI double. Sophomore Braxton Liguori ignited the attack from the leadoff spot with two hits and two runs scored. Kadin Richhart provided lights-out relief to close the door, striking out two more in the final frame. Douglas was led by Blaine Bilderback, who struck out eight in a solid start, and Nolan Paine, who drove in the Tigers' lone run.
Top Performers
Chase Spencer (Sr) | P: 6.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 14 K (Win)
Gage Burns (Sr): 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 SF
Braxton Liguori (So): 2-4, 2 R, 1 SB
Blaine Bilderback (Jr) | P: 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 8 K; 1 H
Nolan Paine (Jr): 1-1, 1 RBI
Kadin Richhart (Sr) | P: 0.2 IP, 2 K (Save)
L. Brown (Sr): 1-3, 2B, 1 RBI
Alex Rogers (Jr): 1-3
R. Vanek (Sr): 1-3, 2B
A. Means (Sr): 1 RBI, 1 BB
Spanish Springs 8, Damonte Ranch 4
Spanish Springs utilized a disciplined approach at the plate to overcome a 10-hit attack from Damonte Ranch, securing an 8-4 victory on Thursday. Despite being out-hit by the Mustangs, the Cougars capitalized on nine walks and efficient situational hitting to maintain control.
The game was broken open in a chaotic five-run third inning where Spanish Springs displayed ultimate patience. Ryland Shaw led the charge with a game-high two RBIs, while Cole Schaffer and Tyson McNeil each delivered RBI singles during the surge. Senior Logan Johnson earned the win, grinding through five innings of work, while Luis Flores secured the save with two hitless innings of relief. Damonte Ranch was led by Spencer Deitz, who recorded two hits and two RBIs, and Matt Schreiner, who added two hits of his own.
Top Performers
Logan Johnson (Sr) | P: 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 3 K (Win)
Ryland Shaw (Jr): 1-2, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Luis Flores (Jr) | P: 2.0 IP, 0 R, 2 K (Save)
Spencer Deitz (Sr): 2-4, 2 RBI
Matt Schreiner (Sr): 2-3, 1 BB
Tyson McNeil (Sr): 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Cole Schaffer (Sr): 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 R
Landon Pahang (Sr): 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Matthew Bonczyk (Sr): 2-3, 2B, 1 R, 1 BB; 6 K
Grady Ortiz (Sr): 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SF
2026 Nevada High School Baseball Scores: Thursday, April 16th
TOP 10 RANKED MATCHUPS
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde (#3) | 6 | Durango | 4 |
| North Valleys | 0 | Bishop Manogue (#7) | 10 |
| Carson | 2 | Reno (#8) | 10 |
NIAA SCOREBOARD
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia (AZ) | 6 | Beaver Dam | 21 |
| Coronado | 8 | Boulder City | 10 |
| Douglas | 1 | Reed | 4 |
| Moapa Valley | 3 | Sierra Vista | 13 |
| Damonte Ranch | 4 | Spanish Springs | 8 |
| Sports Leadership & Management | 19 | Sunrise Mountain | 1 |
| Rancho | 11 | Cimarron-Memorial | 3 |
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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