Nevada Daily Roundup: March 24
March 24, 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 yesterday's action.
NOTE: All scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps. Games not included were either not listed on MaxPreps or did not have a reported final score at the time of publication
Palo Verde 7, Legacy 3
Palo Verde High School used a pair of explosive middle innings to pull away from Legacy for a 7-3 victory on Tuesday. The Panthers broke open a 2-0 deficit in the third and fourth innings, scoring seven unanswered runs to secure the win and remain a dominant force in Southern Nevada.
The offensive charge was led by Karsen Smaka, who went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, and Keimani Johnson, who matched that production with two hits and two RBIs of his own. Kyle Johnson provided the exclamation point with a solo home run in the third inning. On the mound, sophomore Noah Knudson was effective in his start, striking out six over three innings, while Payton Conley-Cimini earned the win with four solid innings of relief. Legacy was paced by Easton Lake, who reached base twice and swiped three bags in the loss.
Top Performers
Karsen Smaka (Jr): 2-3, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB
Keimani Johnson (Sr): 2-3, 2 RBI, 1 BB
Kyle Johnson (Sr): 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R
Noah Knudson (So) | P: 2-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB; 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 K
Easton Lake (So): 2-4, 2 R, 3 SB
Olvin Espinoza (Sr): 1-2, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 BB
Matthew Simmler (Jr): 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 R
Payton Conley-Cimini (So) | P: 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 K (Win)
Arbor View 11, Shadow Ridge 6
Arbor View powered past Shadow Ridge on Tuesday, overcoming an early deficit to secure an 11-6 victory. The Aggies' offense was defined by a combination of patience and power, drawing nine walks as a team while racking up 12 hits, including two home runs, to pull away in the middle innings.
The offensive effort was led by Alex Scaggs, who reached base in all five plate appearances, launching a solo home run and drawing four walks. Tucker Christman provided the bulk of the run production, driving in three runs on a 3-for-5 day at the plate, while Devin Martin added two hits including a double. On the mound, Colton Christman earned the win, striking out six over 4.1 innings. For Shadow Ridge, Brayden Leavitt provided the early highlights with a two-run home run in the first inning.
Top Performers
Alex Scaggs (Jr): 1-1, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 4 BB
Tucker Christman (Fr): 3-5, 2B, 3 RBI, 1 R
Devin Martin (Sr): 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB
Colton Christman (Jr) | P: 4.1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 6 K (Win)
Brayden Leavitt (Jr): 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Evan Noble (Sr): 2-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R
Hayden Eckert (So): 1-4, 2 RBI
Adolfo Ugarte (Sr): 1-4, 1 RBI
Green Valley 7, Pahrump Valley 5
Green Valley fended off a late-inning push from Pahrump Valley to secure a 7-5 victory on Tuesday. The Gators built a significant lead early, highlighted by a four-run third inning, and relied on a committee of pitchers to navigate a combined nine walks allowed to the Trojans.
The Gators' offense was led by Joseph Lusch, who launched a home run and finished with two RBIs, and Maddix Kaye, who went 2-for-3 with three RBIs. Jet McNelis added two hits, including a double, and scored twice to fuel the middle of the order. Pahrump Valley’s Kayne Horibe provided the Trojans' biggest spark, finishing 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI. On the mound, Lucas Gutierrez earned the win for Green Valley after 3.1 innings of work, while Jeremiah Smith closed the game with a dominant scoreless inning featuring two strikeouts.
Top Performers
Maddix Kaye (So): 2-3, 3 RBI, 2 SB
Joseph Lusch (Jr): 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
Jet McNelis (Jr): 2-4, 2B, 2 R
Kayne Horibe (Jr): 2-4, 3B, 1 RBI, 1 R
Antonio Whitney (So): 1-2, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB
Vinny Whitney (Sr): 2-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB
Lucas Gutierrez (Jr) | P: 3.1 IP, 3 ER (Win)
Jeremiah Smith (Jr) | P: 1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 K
Spanish Springs 7, Oregon City 3
Spanish Springs High School utilized a massive six-run first inning to power past Oregon City 7-3 on Tuesday at Brookhurst Park. The Cougars displayed remarkable plate discipline throughout the contest, drawing eight walks as a team to constantly pressure the Pioneers' pitching staff.
The early offensive explosion was fueled by Tyson McNeil, who finished the day 2-for-3 with two RBIs from the leadoff spot. Wyatt Wirshing and Nery Gonzalez also delivered key RBI singles during the first-inning surge. On the mound, Luis Flores was dominant in his start, tossing five scoreless innings while striking out five to earn the victory. Jacob Bailey provided solid relief to close out the win.
Top Performers
Tyson McNeil (Sr): 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R
Wyatt Wirshing (Sr): 1-3, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB
Nery Gonzalez (Jr): 1-2, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 SB
Luis Flores (Sr) | P: 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 5 K (Win)
Landon Pahang (Jr): 1-2, 1 RBI
Grady Ortiz (Jr): 2 BB, 1 R
Logan Johnson (So): 2 BB, 1 R
Braedon Barraza (Jr): 1 RBI, 1 BB
2026 Nevada High School Baseball Scores: Monday, March 23rd
TOP 10 RANKED MATCHUPS
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libertyville (IL) | 8 | Bishop Gorman (#1) | 9 |
| Arbor View (#3) | 11 | Shadow Ridge | 6 |
| Pine View (UT) | 2 | Centennial (#4) | 12 |
| Palo Verde (#7) | 7 | Legacy | 3 |
| Bonanza | 4 | Foothill (#8) | 15 |
| Mountain View (OR) | 2 | Bishop Manogue (#10) | 12 |
NIAA SCOREBOARD
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City (OR) | 3 | Spanish Springs | 7 |
| Pahrump Valley | 5 | Green Valley | 7 |
| Valley | 0 | Clark | 24 |
| Silverado | 21 | Pinecrest Academy Cadence | 0 |
| Mater Academy East | 15 | Desert Pines | 0 |
| Lake Mead Christian | 15 | Liberty Baptist Academy | 1 |
| Carson | 4 | Ramona (CA) | 3 |
| Western | 17 | Canyon Springs | 2 |
| Eldorado | 19 | Sunrise Mountain | 1 |
| Chaparral | 0 | Del Sol | 13 |
| Mojave | 0 | Doral Academy Red Rock | 14 |
| Cimarron-Memorial | 0 | Cheyenne | 8 |
| Hug | 6 | North Valleys | 16 |
| North Tahoe | 0 | Yerington | 7 |
| Incline | 11 | Silver Stage | 9 |
| Mineral County | 5 | Smith Valley | 10 |
| White Pine | 12 | Pahranagat Valley | 1 |
| Mater Academy Charter (FL) | 14 | Liberty | 8 |
| McQueen | 0 | Grand Terrace (CA) | 6 |
| McQueen | 1 | Roosevelt (CA) | 3 |
| Tualatin (OR) | 12 | Reed | 10 |
| Elko | 5 | Burley (ID) | 15 |
NOTE: All scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps. Games not included were either not listed on MaxPreps or did not have a reported final score at the time of publication.
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