Today's Sports

The Associated Press

Some of the newest incarnations of fantasy football look a lot more like gambling than intricate, outsmart-your-opponent strategy games.

Last fall, as the Robertson volleyball team toiled to an 8-11 record, Dominique Montoya was a spectator, a frustrated fan in the stands.

She saw potential in the Lady Cardinals but watched them fall short of it in a challenging season.

This year Montoya is off the bleachers and on the sidelines once more, having taken over the program from Judith Trujillo. While she acknowledges there’s plenty of work to be done, Montoya said Robertson is a team she expects to get a lot better, returning to contender status.

Submitted to the Optic

What does it mean to be a Don?

That is a question West Las Vegas Athletic Coordinator Richard Tripp wants the student-athletes at WLV to know and find out.

West Las Vegas Athletics has scheduled three nights this school year, in which student-athletes will participate in what is named, “West Las Vegas Student-Athlete Guest Speaker Night.” 

Parent signatures needed
Parents of West Las Vegas High School fall sport student-athletes who did not attend the parent meeting on Aug. 18 must visit the WLV athletics office to sign a rules agreement in order for your children to participate.

3-on-3 hoops tourney
The Back To School 3-on-3 Slam is coming Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 at the Wilson Complex parking lot. Fee is $100 per team with proceeds benefitting scholarships. Divisions in multiple age groups, both male and female. Call Ira Harge Jr., 426-7569, for details.