Nevada Daily Roundup: May 8
May 8, 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.
Centennial 5, Palo Verde 1
Centennial utilized a dominant complete-game performance on the mound and clinical situational hitting to defeat Palo Verde 5-1 on Friday. The Bulldogs’ defense remained flawless throughout the contest, securing a definitive home victory in the Class 5A Southern Region tournament.
The story of the game was senior Dominic Tiberi, a Cochise College commit, who produced a masterpiece for the Bulldogs. Tiberi tossed a 7-inning complete game, surrendering just one run on eight hits while racking up five strikeouts to earn the win. Offensively, Centennial set the tone early with Aiden Keehan providing a spark with an RBI single and a walk, while junior Trevor Henson—one of the top 2027 catchers in Nevada—added a key RBI double. Senior Chase Hurley led the lineup with two hits, and senior Kane Barber (CSN commit) contributed an RBI in the win. Palo Verde was led by senior Kyle Johnson, who launched a solo home run to right field for the Panthers' lone run, while Owen Anderson tallied a team-high two hits in the loss.
Top Performers
Dominic Tiberi (Sr) | P: 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K (Win)
Kyle Johnson (Sr): 1-1, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
Chase Hurley (Sr): 2-4, 1 R
Owen Anderson (Sr): 2-3
Trevor Henson (Jr): 1-3, 2B, 1 RBI
Aiden Keehan (So): 1-2, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Kane Barber (Sr): 1-3, 2B, 1 RBI
Jaxon Burr (So): 1-4, 1 R
Dre Soto (Jr): 1-3, 1 RBI
Stone Amsden (Jr): 1-4; P: 3.0 IP, 0 ER
Bishop Manogue 10, Galena 0 (6 Innings)
Bishop Manogue utilized a relentless seven-run first inning to overpower Galena 10-0 on Friday. The Miners’ offense ignited early, racking up 14 hits to secure the home victory and advance in the postseason tournament.
The story of the game was senior Wade Huntsman, who produced a masterpiece for the Miners. Huntsman tossed six scoreless innings, surrendering just two hits while striking out six to earn the win. Offensively, Guy Brunetti led the charge with a game-high three hits, while Keenan Dolan and Cinco Guillen each drove in two runs. Aidan Cruz and Demari Stacker also contributed multiple hits to the potent attack. Galena was led by Nathan Cordell and Mathew Slamowitz, who each recorded a hit in the loss.
Top Performers
Wade Huntsman: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 6 K (Win); 1-3, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R
Guy Brunetti: 3-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
Keenan Dolan: 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R
Aidan Cruz: 2-3, 1 RBI, 1 R
Demari Stacker: 2-4, 1 RBI, 1 R
James Marinaccio: 2-3, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R
Cinco Guillen: 1-4, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB
Nate Lemieux: 1-3, 1 R, 1 BB
Nathan Cordell: 1-3; 4.0 IP, 3 K
Mathew Slamowitz: 1-1
Palo Verde 12, Arbor View 5
Palo Verde utilized a powerful late-inning offensive display to overcome an early five-run deficit and defeat Arbor View 12-5 on Friday at Durango High School. The Panthers scored twelve unanswered runs, including back-to-back five-run frames, to secure the comeback victory in the Class 5A Southern Region tournament.
The story of the game was Karsen Smaka, who produced a historic performance for the Panthers. Smaka launched two home runs—a three-run shot in the fifth and a grand slam in the sixth—to finish with a massive seven RBIs. On the mound, Payton Conley-Cimini earned the win, battling through 6.2 innings and racking up nine strikeouts while surrenderring only two earned runs. Stone Amsden and Owen Anderson each added three hits to the potent attack. Arbor View was led by senior Angelo Ugarte, who went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, and sophomore Hayden Eckert, who added a solo blast in the loss.
Top Performers
Karsen Smaka: 3-4, 2 HR (Grand Slam), 7 RBI, 2 R
Payton Conley-Cimini | P: 6.2 IP, 2 ER, 9 K (Win)
Owen Anderson: 3-4, 2B, 4 RBI
Stone Amsden: 3-5, 2B, 3B, 2 R
Angelo Ugarte: 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R
Hayden Eckert: 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R
Luke Jefferies: 1-5, 2 R
Noah Knudson: 3 R, 2 BB
Alex Scaggs: 1 RBI, 1 SF
Colton Christman | P: 4.1 IP, 7 K
Galena 4, Reno 2
Galena utilized a dominant performance on the mound and a timely first-inning surge to defeat Reno 4-2 on Friday. The Grizzlies capitalized on a wild pitch and back-to-back RBI singles in the opening frame to establish an early lead they would never relinquish.
The story of the game was Aiden Talonen, who produced a masterpiece for the Grizzlies. Talonen tossed a 6.2-inning gem, surrendering just two runs on six hits while keeping the Huskies' hitters off-balance to earn the win. Offensively, Galena was sparked by Jayden Quintero, who led all hitters with a 3-for-4 performance. Dray Noble drove in a run with a first-inning single, while Memphis Venis and Mathew Slamowitz each added run-scoring knocks. Reno was led by Wilson Thomton, who launched a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the first, and Troy Riley, who contributed two hits and an RBI in the loss.
Top Performers
Aiden Talonen: 6.2 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (Win)
Jayden Quintero: 3-4, 1 R, 1 SB
Wilson Thomton: 2-4, HR, 1 RBI, 1 R
Troy Riley: 2-4, 1 RBI, 1 SB
Dray Noble: 2-4, 1 RBI, 1 R
Memphis Venis: 1-2, 1 RBI, 1 BB
Mathew Slamowitz: 1-1, 1 RBI
Zack Irvin: 1 BB (Reno)
Logan DaForno: 1-3 (Reno)
Russell Slamowitz: 0.1 IP (Save)
2026 Nevada High School Baseball Scores: Friday, May 8th
CLASS 5A
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde | 12 | Arbor View | 5 |
| Palo Verde | 1 | Centennial | 5 |
| Reno | 2 | Galena | 4 |
| Galena | 0 | Bishop Manogue | 10 |
CLASS 4A
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Sol | 4 | Spring Valley | 14 |
| Western | 4 | Doral Academy Red Rock | 1 |
| Canyon Springs | 0 | Rancho | 13 |
| Sports Leadership & Management | 2 | Cheyenne | 12 |
CLASS 3A
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek | 4 | Elko | 5 |
| The Meadows School | 6 | Boulder City | 8 |
| Spring Creek | 2 | Wooster | 13 |
| The Meadows School | 10 | Virgin Valley | 11 |
| Wooster | 8 | Fernley | 7 |
| Virgin Valley | 4 | Pahrump Valley | 3 |
CLASS 2A
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 0 | Lake Mead Christian | 14 |
| White Pine | 8 | Lake Mead Christian | 11 |
| Oasis Academy | 6 | North Tahoe | 16 |
| North Tahoe | 4 | Yerington | 1 |
| Needles | 16 | White Pine | 3 |
| West Wendover | 1 | Yerington | 11 |
| Oasis Academy | 1 | West Wendover | 6 |
CLASS 1A
| Away Team | Away | Home Team | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Lake | 3 | Wells | 18 |
| Mineral County | 1 | Smith Valley | 11 |
| Pahranagat Valley | 18 | Liberty Baptist | 3 |
| Smith Valley | 13 | Wells | 12 |
| Round Mountain | 7 | Tonopah | 15 |
| Mineral County | 13 | Pyramid Lake | 1 |
| Tonopah | 10 | Liberty Baptist | 18 |
NOTE: Winning teams are highlighted in bold. All scores represent NIAA Regional Playoff action. Doubleheaders and multiple games for the same team are listed separately.
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