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Moment of the Year: Bray’ana Miles, Democracy Prep
Facing a three-point deficit against reigning state champion Bishop Gorman in the state semifinals, Democracy Prep’s Bray’ana Miles embraced the pressure of the final moments.
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Female Scholar Athlete of the Year: I’yanna Jones, Western
I’yanna Jones is a three-time state medalist in wrestling, a cross country runner, cadet colonel in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and an honor student with a 4.931 weighted GPA.
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Female Rising Star: Danielle Morales, Arbor View
Danielle Morales doesn’t merely participate in three sports for the Aggies—she dominates in each one.
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Male Scholar Athlete of the Year: Jerrad Barczyszyn, Shadow Ridge
Jerrad Barczyszyn is a four-year varsity bowler and this year’s 5A boys’ individual state champion, as well as a Shadow Ridge valedictorian.
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Unsung Hero: Mike Yamamoto, Liberty
Yamamoto serves as athletic trainer, supporting athletes through preparation, treatment and recovery. Additionally, he works as the school’s head groundskeeper, maintaining athletic fields and school grounds to impeccable standards.
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Sun Standout Awards 2025: Recognizing achievement in high school athletics
Since 2016, our ESPY-inspired recognition gala has become the glittering finale to each school year.
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Team of the Year: Coronado boys soccer
Having grown up playing together, these teammates share a connection that transcends strategy—a chemistry they credit as the driving force behind their historic achievements.
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Hank Greenspun Lifetime Achievement Award: Karen Weitz, Centennial
This winter, Karen Weitz hoisted her 15th state championship trophy, extending her own Nevada record.
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Citizen of the Year: Aiyana Castro, Arbor View
Aiyana Castro dedicates herself to addressing the needs of children and teens in her community.
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Male Rising Star: Thaddeus Thatcher, Arbor View
Thaddeus Thatcher finally played a full season last fall, and certainly made up for lost time in passing for 3,271 yards and 34 touchdowns to lead Arbor View to the state championship game.
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Sun Standout Awards of Excellence: Manuel Saldate, SLAM & Melvin Whitehead, Liberty
It’s virtually impossible to accomplish what SLAM Nevada’s Manuel Saldate and Liberty High’s Melvin Whitehead did over the past four seasons on the wrestling mat.
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Female Athlete of the Year: Ayanna Watson, Bishop Gorman
Watson had a state-best 705 kills at seven kills per set in repeating as state player of the year. Even more impressive: She had a kill percentage of 55% to lead Gorman to another state championship.
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Male Athlete of the Year: Kenan Dagge, Desert Oasis
Kenan Dagge didn’t just win the state cross country meet—he dominated it, setting a new state record in the process.
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Game of the Year: Silverado vs. Coronado Basketball
With 1.3 seconds left in the playoff showdown, Travis Fralin stood at the free throw line, Silverado’s championship hopes resting on his shoulders.
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Coach of the Year: Wes Pacheco, Mojave Football
Under Wes Pacheco’s coaching, Mojave went 12-1 last fall and won the first state title in the school’s 30-year existence.
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Live music, food, drinks and magic collide at the new Grey Witch
The venue from the creators of Red Dwarf and Fat Cat debuts with the Detroit Cobras on May 27.
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Lambrini Girls’ Phoebe Lunny talks satire and playing to multigenerational crowds
The U.K. act plays Punk Rock Bowling’s Monster Street Party Stage on May 24.
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Looking back at 25 years of Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas
As the festival take over Downtown May 24-26, founder Shawn Stern shares his five favorite moments from past Punk Rock Bowling events.
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Exploring the sensory-rich Colors of Mexico by Fantasy Lab
Designed by Mexico City-based Fantasy Lab, each of the seven exhibit rooms at the Fashion Show attraction serves as a homage to different regions of Mexico.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: May 22-28
Kenny Chesney, Air Supply, Sugar Ray, Sebastian Maniscalco, Marcello Hernandez and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Rhapsody in the 18b: French spot Bar Boheme is an Arts District jewel
Bar Boheme’s menu bears a strong spiritual connection to Esther’s Kitchen and both draw heavily on locally sourced ingredients and homegrown talents.
