Nevada Daily Roundup: April 29
April 29, 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.
Palo Verde 2, Coronado 0
Palo Verde utilized a dominant complete-game shutout and a timely power surge to defeat Coronado 2-0 on Wednesday. In a classic pitchers' duel that remained scoreless through six innings, the Panthers finally broke the deadlock in the final frame to secure the home victory.
The hero of the day was senior Owen Anderson, who delivered the game-winning blow with a two-run home run to left field in the bottom of the seventh. On the mound, sophomore Connor McDonald was masterful, tossing a 7-inning complete-game shutout. McDonald allowed just three hits while striking out eight Coronado batters to earn the win. Coronado was kept in the game by a brilliant start from sophomore Ryder Metz, who went the distance and struck out four, surrendering only the one late mistake.
Top Performers
Connor McDonald (So) | P: 7.0 IP, 0 R, 8 K (Win)
Owen Anderson (Sr): 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Ryder Metz (So) | P: 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K
Luke Jefferies (Jr): 2-3, 1 SB
Karsen Smaka (Jr): 1-3, 3B
Kyle Johnson (Sr): 1-3, 3B
Camden Smith (So): 1-2, 2B
Matthew Smoot (Jr): 1-3
Dawson Schmitt (So): 1-3
Stone Amsden (Jr): 1-3
Legacy 4, Liberty 3 (8 Innings)
Legacy outlasted Liberty in a tightly contested eight-inning battle on Wednesday, securing a 4-3 walk-off victory. In a game defined by stellar pitching and defensive grit, the Longhorns utilized an extra-inning surge to claim the home win.
The hero of the day was freshman, Elijah Thompson, who walked it off with a line drive single to centerfield to win it for the Longhorns, finishin his day 2 for 4 wiht a double. Olvin Espinoza delivered a standout 3-for-4 performance at the plate, including a double and two RBIs. On the mound, junior Manulua Mann turned in a masterful 8-inning complete game, surrendering zero earned runs and just four hits while striking out three to earn the win. Liberty was kept in the game by a brilliant start from sophomore Austin Rodriguez, who tossed seven innings of one-earned run ball with six strikeouts. Senior Grant Kelly led the Patriots' offense with two hits and a run scored.
Top Performers
Olvin Espinoza (Sr): 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Manulua Mann (Jr) | P: 8.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K (Win)
Austin Rodriguez (So) | P: 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 K
Grant Kelly (Sr): 2-4, 1 R
Elijah Thompson (Fr): 2-4, 2B, 1 RBI
Easton Lake (So): 2-4, 2B, 2 R, 1 SB
Luke Miller (Sr): 1-4, 1 RBI
C. Rodgers-Ramirez (Sr): 1-3
Casey Arkerson (Sr): 1-3
Austin Pepe (Sr): 1 RBI, 1 SF
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Legacy 4, Liberty 3 (8 Innings)
Legacy outlasted Liberty in a tightly contested eight-inning battle on Wednesday, securing a 4-3 walk-off victory. In a game defined by stellar pitching and defensive grit, the Longhorns utilized an extra-inning surge to claim the home win.
The hero of the day was senior Olvin Espinoza, who delivered a standout 3-for-4 performance at the plate, including a double and two RBIs. On the mound, junior Manulua Mann turned in a masterful 8-inning complete game, surrendering zero earned runs and just four hits while striking out three to earn the win. Liberty was kept in the game by a brilliant start from sophomore Austin Rodriguez, who tossed seven innings of one-earned run ball with six strikeouts. Senior Grant Kelly led the Patriots' offense with two hits and a run scored.
Top Performers
Olvin Espinoza (Sr): 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Manulua Mann (Jr) | P: 8.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K (Win)
Austin Rodriguez (So) | P: 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 K
Grant Kelly (Sr): 2-4, 1 R
Elijah Thompson (Fr): 2-4, 2B, 1 RBI
Easton Lake (So): 2-4, 2B, 2 R, 1 SB
Luke Miller (Sr): 1-4, 1 RBI
C. Rodgers-Ramirez (Sr): 1-3
Casey Arkerson (Sr): 1-3
Austin Pepe (Sr): 1 RBI, 1 SF
McQueen Lancers 10, Damonte Ranch 9 (9 Innings)
The McQueen Lancers secured a thrilling 10-9 walk-off victory over Damonte Ranch on Wednesday in a nine-inning marathon at McQueen High School. Trailing by two runs in the final frame, the Bears mounted a dramatic comeback punctuated by a two-run, game-winning triple.
The hero of the day was junior Huddy Culbertson, a high-impact 2026 prospect who delivered the walk-off triple to cap a 2-for-4 performance with two RBIs. Logan Lofstedt also played a pivotal role, tallying two hits including a double and two RBIs. Damonte Ranch was powered by junior Matthew Bonczyk, who turned in a monster 4-for-5 day with three RBIs, and Russell Stanley, who added three hits. On the mound, Kolten Matter provided a quality start for the Mustangs, striking out four over six strong innings.
Top Performers
Huddy Culbertson (Jr): 2-4, 3B, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Matthew Bonczyk (Jr): 4-5, 3 RBI, 1 R
Logan Lofstedt (So): 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
Russell Stanley (Sr): 3-6, 2 RBI, 1 R
Owen McNamara (Jr): 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB
Codi Mateo (Sr): 2-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Charlie Vanis (Sr): 2-5, 2 RBI
Kolten Matter (Jr) | P: 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 K
Dalton Millsaps (Sr): 2-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R
Brooks Porter (Sr): 2-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB
Spanish Springs 5, Galena 4
Spanish Springs utilized a late-inning rally to secure a 5-4 road victory over Galena on Wednesday. In a tightly contested Northern Nevada matchup, the Cougars overcame a gem from Galena's starter to score four runs in their final two frames.
The star of the game for Spanish Springs was senior Wyatt Wirshing, who provided the definitive power with a solo home run and finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Senior Landon Garrido earned the win in relief, while junior Landon Pahang delivered a clutch RBI single during the seventh-inning surge. Galena was anchored by senior Memphis Venis, a 3.95 GPA student-athlete who tossed five scoreless innings. Junior Logan Green, a 2024 Future Games participant with elite 6.73 speed, launched a solo home run for the Grizzlies.
Top Performers
Wyatt Wirshing (Sr): 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R
Memphis Venis (Sr) | P: 5.0 IP, 0 R, 3 K
Logan Green (Jr): 1-3, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Nathan Cordell (Jr): 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI
Landon Pahang (Jr): 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Nery Gonzalez (Sr): 1-4, 1 RBI
Tony Le (Jr): 2-3
Logan Johnson (Sr) | P: 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K
Aiden Talonen (Jr): 1-3, 2B, 1 R
Russell Slamowitz (Jr): 1-3, 3B
Desert Oasis 6, Durango 5
Desert Oasis utilized a dynamic fifth-inning surge to secure a hard-fought 6-5 victory over Durango on Wednesday. The Diamondbacks erased a mid-game deficit with a five-run outburst to hand the Trailblazers a narrow defeat in league play.
The game's narrative centered on a pivotal fifth inning, where senior Ashton Kidd delivered the decisive blow—a two-run double that flipped the scoreboard in favor of the Diamondbacks. Senior catcher Landon O'Dell anchored the offense with a game-high three RBIs on two hits. On the mound, senior Colin Walker earned the win, battling through five innings, while senior Brody Griffith slammed the door in the final frame to earn the save. Durango was led by freshman sensation Josiah Lavea-Aldridge, who finished 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs.
Top Performers
Landon O'Dell (Sr): 2-3, 3 RBI, 1 R
Josiah Lavea-Aldridge (Fr): 2-3, HR, 3B, 3 RBI, 1 R
Ashton Kidd (Sr): 1-2, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
Colin Walker (Sr) | P: 5.0 IP, 1 K
Brody Griffith (Sr) | P: 1.0 IP (Save); 2-3, 1 R, 1 BB
Lincoln Guillermo (Sr): 2-4, 2B, 1 R
Landon Pahang (Jr): 2-3
Jayson Marquez (So): 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 R
Luke Desoto (Jr): 1-3, 2B, 1 R
Aiden Farrell (Jr) | P: 4.2 IP, 4 K; 1-4
Faith Lutheran 5, Shadow Ridge 4
Faith Lutheran pulled off a stunning seventh-inning comeback to defeat Shadow Ridge 5-4 on Wednesday. Trailing 4-0 entering their final at-bat, the Crusaders erupted for five runs to secure a dramatic walk-off victory and stun the Mustangs.
Rookie Shepard, a Miami commit, delivered the game-tying hit with a bases-clearing double to tie things up at 4-4 in the bottom of the 7th. Shepard finished with three RBIs, while senior Kingston Kela contributed two hits, including a triple. On the mound, senior Connor Gries earned the win with a scoreless inning of relief. Shadow Ridge was led by a brilliant start from senior Bryce Judd, who struck out eight over 5.2 scoreless innings. Offensively, sophomore Ollie Schoppmann led the Mustangs with three hits, including two doubles and two RBIs.
Top Performers
Rookie Shepard (Sr): 1-4, 2B, 3 RBI, 1 R
Ollie Schoppmann (So): 3-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Bryce Judd (Sr) | P: 5.2 IP, 0 R, 8 K
Kingston Kela (Sr): 2-3, 3B, 1 BB
Eddie Peterson (Jr): 3-4
Dylan Foster (So): 3-4, 1 RBI, 1 R
Joseph Legat (Sr): 2-2, 1 R, 1 BB
Connor Gries (Sr) | P: 1.0 IP, 0 R (Win)
Jameson Day (So): 1-3, 1 R
Luke Stringer (Sr): 1-3
2026 Nevada High School Baseball Scores: Wednesday, April 29th
TOP 10 RANKED MATCHUPS
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado | 0 | Palo Verde (#3) | 2 |
| Shadow Ridge | 4 | Faith Lutheran (#7) | 5 |
| Reno (#8) | 3 | Bishop Manogue (#6) | 9 |
| Durango | 5 | Desert Oasis (#9) | 6 |
NIAA SCOREBOARD
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson | 3 | Douglas | 11 |
| Damonte Ranch | 9 | McQueen | 10 |
| Liberty | 3 | Legacy | 4 |
| Pahrump Valley | 6 | Clark | 5 |
| North Valleys | 0 | Reed | 10 |
| Southeast Career Tech | 23 | Pinecrest Cadence | 1 |
| Spanish Springs | 5 | Galena | 4 |
| Spring Valley | 12 | Rancho | 2 |
| Western | 12 | Cimarron-Memorial | 3 |
NOTE: Winning teams are highlighted in bold. Top 10 is 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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