PCHS coaches bestow many awards during an active sports season. Often they go to the swiftest and strongest, but sometimes the coaches recognize other qualities. Readers can see for themselves the values the program encourages by studying three recent Lovelock Review-Miner athletes of the month. They each won the prize last spring.
Devin Moura, a junior, is a two-time state wrestling runner-up. With no state championship tournaments on the near horizon, he’ll have to wait until his senior year for another shot at bringing home the gold.
“Devin had a tough middle portion of his season but stayed focused,” said Coach Mike Brooks. “He executed the match plans we gave him. He’s easy to work with and also available to help with youth wrestling and other activities.”
Moura plays football and is active in the 4-H. He has been in the National Honor Society since his sophomore year.
Former basketball coach Ben Halverson chose Victor Flores as athlete of the month.
“When we needed someone to step up, Victor answered the call to the best of his ability and without complaint,” he said. “Coming into the season, he’d only scored six points in his career and those were on the JV level. We asked him not only to contribute but to lead.”
“A lot of kids wouldn’t have had it in them to rise to such a big ask. How Victor responded is a testament to his character and the hard work he put in all year.”
Flores graduates this spring. He also plays football and competes in track and field. He is a member of the National Honor Society.
Basketball coach Lee Houston named his daughter Makenna an athlete of the month. She graduated last spring and now attends Truckee Meadows Community College.
Makenna showed grace under pressure at the zone game against Battle Mountain last year. She scored 16 points, including two three-pointers and went four for four on the foul line.
“Makenna stepped up her game down the stretch,” said Houston. “She was the team’s quiet leader and always led by example. She’s an unselfish player that wants others to succeed before herself.”
Makenna also plays softball and volleyball. She joined the National Honor Society last spring.
For now, each athlete waits to see what the future holds. They each hope to compete again soon. Only time will tell.
