Nevada Daily Roundup: April 21
April 21, 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.
Bishop Gorman 7, Faith Lutheran 3
Bishop Gorman secured a pivotal road victory on Wednesday, defeating Faith Lutheran 7-3. The Gaels utilized a balanced offensive attack and a clinical complete-game performance on the mound to hand the Crusaders their first league loss of the season.
The star of the game was senior Hudson Ciulla, who delivered a masterful 108-pitch complete game. Ciulla surrendered only three earned runs while striking out five, maintaining his status as one of Nevada's most reliable senior arms. Offensively, junior Justin Rodrigues ignited the Gaels' attack with three hits, including an RBI double and a stolen base. Veteran senior Austin Arteaga added two hits, while junior Connor Long drove in a run with a double. Faith Lutheran was anchored by senior Macen Collura, who launched a solo home run and finished with two hits. Junior Liam Radke struck out five in six innings for the Crusaders.
Top Performers
Hudson Ciulla (Sr) | P: 7.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 K (Win)
J. Rodrigues (Jr): 3-4, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB
Macen Collura (Sr): 2-3, HR, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
Austin Arteaga (Sr): 2-3
Connor Long (Jr): 2-4, 2B, 1 RBI
Rookie Shepard (Sr): 2-3, 1 RBI, 1 SF
L. Canarelli (So): 2-3, 1 RBI
Alex Larosa (Sr): 1-2, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Alec Kajioka (Jr): 2 R, 2 BB
Kingston Kela (Sr): 1-3
Coronado 9, Green Valley 3
Coronado utilized a powerful middle-inning surge to cruise past Green Valley 9-3 on Wednesday. The Cougars blew the game open with a five-run fourth inning, fueled by consistent pressure and a pair of long balls that silenced the Gators' home crowd.
McGreal anchored the offense with a home run and three RBIs. Fellow sophomore Ryder Metz delivered a masterful performance on both sides of the ball; he earned the win on the mound with six strong innings while adding two hits at the plate. Junior Matthew Smoot, currently ranked among the state's home run leaders, contributed an RBI double. Green Valley found pop from senior Jet McNelis, who recorded two hits, including a double.
Top Performers
Crosby McGreal (So): 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, 1 R
Ryder Metz (So) | P: 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 K (Win); 2-4, 1 RBI
Dawson Schmitt (So): 1-4, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
Matthew Smoot (Jr): 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Jet McNelis (Sr): 2-3, 2B, 2 R, 1 BB
Milano Bradley (Sr): 2-4, 1 R
Seth Asare (Sr): 1-4, 1 RBI
Davin Brady (So): 2-3
Maddix Kaye (Jr): 1-3, 1 BB
Elijah Alba (So): 1-2, 2 BB
Basic 19, Foothill 6 (5 Innings)
Basic Academy unleashed a relentless offensive barrage on Tuesday, cruising to a 19-6 run-rule victory over Foothill. The Wolves’ lineup was unstoppable, pounding out 16 hits—including six for extra bases—to secure the dominant road win.
The veteran leadership of senior Troy Southisene, Oregon State signee, was on full display as he drove in a game-high four runs. Fellow senior Matthew Kelley helped ignited the attack, finishing a home run shy of the cycle while also striking out three in a clean inning on the mound. Junior Dallon Cegavske remained perfect at the plate, tallying three hits and three RBIs, while Andruw Giles reached base in all four plate appearances and scored four times. Brandon Lord continued his hot streak, recording two hits and three stolen bases to pace the Wolves' speed. Foothill was led by James Durham, who finished 2-for-2 with an RBI double, and Gavin Gottschall, who added two hits and three RBIs in the losing effort.
Top Performers
Matthew Kelley (Sr): 3-4, 3B, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; 1.0 IP, 3 K
Troy Southisene (Sr): 2-3, 2B, 4 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SF
Dallon Cegavske (Jr): 3-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
Andruw Giles (Sr): 2-2, 2 RBI, 4 R, 2 BB
Brandon Lord (Sr): 2-4, 2 RBI, 3 R, 3 SB
Lyndon Lee (Sr): 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R
James Durham (Jr): 2-2, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
Gavin Gottschall (Jr): 2-4, 3 RBI
Ace Sapp (Jr): 1-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
Darren Guzman (So): 1-2, 2B, 1 BB
Palo Verde 21, Sierra Vista 20
Palo Verde outlasted Sierra Vista in an absolute offensive shootout on Monday, securing a 21-20 walk-off victory. In a game that saw the teams combine for 41 runs, 31 hits, and 14 errors, the Panthers overcame a massive early deficit with relentless pressure in the late innings.
The star of the show was sophomore Noah Knudson, Nevada's #1-ranked player in the 2028 class. Knudson turned in a legendary 6-for-6 performance, tallying two doubles, a triple, and five RBIs, while also earning the win on the mound. Senior Keimani Johnson remained a force, finishing 4-for-6 with a home run and a game-high six RBIs. Owen Anderson added a solo home run, while Luke Jefferies ignited the attack with four hits. Sierra Vista was led by senior Mikie Credicoand Alexander Chapman, who blasted a home run and drove in four.
Top Performers
Noah Knudson (So): 6-6, 3B, 2 2B, 5 RBI, 4 R; 0.1 IP (Win)
Keimani Johnson (Sr): 4-6, HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB
Luke Jefferies (Jr): 4-6, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R
Alexander Chapman (Sr): 2-5, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R
Michael Alvarado (Sr): 4-5, 3B, 2B, 2 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB
Matthew Simmler (Jr): 2-6, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Owen Anderson (Sr): 1-3, HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB
Karsen Smaka (Jr): 2-5, 2B, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB
Gavin Villa (Sr): 1-3, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB
Cash Coulter (Jr): 2-5, 2B, 3 R
Centennial 3, Legacy 1
Centennial utilized a dominant pitching performance and timely extra-base hits to secure a 3-1 road victory over Legacy on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' staff combined for 14 strikeouts to stifle the Longhorns in a tightly contested pitchers' duel.
TCU commit, Jake Turner, anchored the Bulldogs on both sides of the ball. Turner earned the win on the mound, tossing four shutout innings with nine strikeouts, and provided the offensive highlight with a solo home run. Junior Trevor Henson was equally impactful, finishing 2-for-3 with two doubles. Andres Soto closed out the game with three solid innings of relief, adding five strikeouts to the team total. Legacy was led by senior Hunter Campbell, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, and Olvin Espinoza, who pitched a complete game in the losing effort.
Top Performers
Jake Turner (Jr) | P: 4.0 IP, 0 R, 9 K (Win); HR, 1 RBI
Trevor Henson (Jr): 2-3, 2 2B
Hunter Campbell (Sr): 3-4, 3B
Andres Soto (Jr) | P: 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K
Olvin Espinoza (Sr) | P: 7.0 IP, 3 ER, 6 K
Kane Barber (Sr): 1-3, 2B
Chase Hurley (Sr): 1-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 SB
Terrell Otis (So): 1-1, 2 BB, 1 SB
Easton Lake (So): 1-3, 2B, 1 RBI
Tyson Lake (Sr): 1-4, 1 R, 1 SB
2026 Nevada High School Baseball Scores: Tuesday, April 21st
TOP 10 RANKED MATCHUPS
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Gorman (#1) | 7 | Faith Lutheran (#7) | 3 |
| Basic (#2) | 19 | Foothill | 6 |
| Sierra Vista | 20 | Palo Verde (#3) | 21 |
| Arbor View (#4) | 15 | Las Vegas | 3 |
| Legacy | 1 | Centennial (#5) | 3 |
| Desert Oasis (#9) | 0 | Liberty | 10 |
| Reno (#8) | 13 | Douglas | 0 |
| Green Valley (#10) | 3 | Coronado | 9 |
NIAA SCOREBOARD
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | 1 | Laughlin | 9 |
| Beaver Dam | 0 | Laughlin | 15 |
| Bonanza | 4 | Durango | 14 |
| Clark | 17 | Doral Academy Red Rock | 1 |
| Damonte Ranch | 11 | Reed | 5 |
| Pinecrest Cadence | 5 | Del Sol | 20 |
| GV Christian | 19 | Spring Mountain | 4 |
| GV Christian | 28 | Spring Mountain | 1 |
| Lake Mead Christian | 21 | Indian Springs | 3 |
| Liberty Baptist | 9 | Pahranagat Valley | 3 |
| Liberty Baptist | 6 | Pahranagat Valley | 13 |
| Mater Academy East | 20 | Canyon Springs | 3 |
| McQueen | 11 | North Valleys | 1 |
| Pahrump Valley | 12 | Moapa Valley | 1 |
| Sierra Lutheran | 3 | Pershing County | 6 |
| Rancho | 4 | Eldorado | 1 |
| Sports Leadership & Management | 0 | Silverado | 16 |
| Chaparral | 0 | Southeast Career Tech | 16 |
| Spring Valley | 5 | Cheyenne | 1 |
| Cimarron-Memorial | 13 | Valley | 2 |
| The Meadows School | 4 | Virgin Valley | 5 |
| Western | 15 | Sunrise Mountain | 0 |
NOTE: Doubleheader games are listed on separate lines. Winning teams are highlighted in bold. Top 10 listed in numerical rank order (Week 7); NIAA Scoreboard is sorted alphabetically by the winning team. All scores provided by MaxPreps.
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