Double-digit sales growth slips

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Diocese trying to match population growth

Las Vegas Business Press

Lions and witches are a marketing phenomenon

Las Vegas Business Press

(Bob) Beers launches spending restraint initiative

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Strong local economy fuels diamond business

Las Vegas Business Press

Urban cowboys make a fashion statement

Las Vegas Business Press

Music retailers are enjoying a revival

Las Vegas Business Press

Vegoose Promoters giddy over first-year attendance

Las Vegas Business Press

It's beginning to look a lot like a good holiday shopping season

Las Vegas Business Press

Satellite move for Stern to shake up local market

Las Vegas Business Press

Black-themed West Las Vegas bookstore to close

Las Vegas Business Press

Championship brings big fight weekend to town (Sumo)

Las Vegas Business Press

Music festival could have national impact

Las Vegas Business Press

New heliport site is going to take more time

Las Vegas Business Press - Front Page

Higher ed system eyes new construction plan

Las Vegas Business Press

AVP beach volleyball story

Las Vegas Business Press

Carol C. Harter's State of the University address

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My final R-J story, for now

Unknown to me at the time of the article I was about to be hired as a full-time journalist for the Review-Journal's sister publication, the Las Vegas Business Press. Both papers are owned by the same parent company so I would not be able to string for the prep sports department without being paid my new salary. It was with a heavy heart I left behind my friends and experiences at the newspaper. Without my boss and friend prep sports editor Damon and the opportunities he allowed me to have I would not be where I am to today. So here is a article that was published on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005.

Canyon Springs 19, Chaparral 18 -- At Canyon Springs, Michael Elliot scored on a 10-yard run and Andy Sadler kicked the extra point as the Pioneers (3-1, 1-0 Northeast) slipped past the Cowboys (0-4, 0-1) in two overtimes.
The game-winning extra point was the game's only successful conversion in six attempts. Canyon Springs missed one and had another blocked. Chaparral missed one and had two run conversions fail.
Elliot led the Pioneers with 109 yards on 18 carries, and Dennis Parker had touchdown runs of 1 yard in regulation, and 2 yards.
Austin Tialavea scored on a 1-yard run to cap a 14-play, 97-yard drive to give Chaparral a 6-0 lead 1:02 before halftime.
Parker's 1-yard run with 8:26 remaining in regulation tied the score.
Canyon Springs scored first in overtime on Parker's run, but Tialavea's second touchdown, a 4-yard run, sent the game to the second overtime.
Tialavea led the Cowboys with 65 yards on 14 carries.
Juan Ramirez caught a 10-yard pass from Alex Wooldridge on the first play of the second overtime, but Tialavea's conversion run over the left side was stopped a foot short.
Elliot then scored and Sadler kicked the game winner.

Mojave vs. Canyon Springs (HS Football, Week 3)

By ARNOLD KNIGHTLY
REVIEW-JOURNAL
Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal

Mojave 12, Canyon Springs 0 -- At Mojave, Dwayne Walker scored on a 41-yard run to cap a six-minute drive to open the second half, breaking a scoreless tie as the Rattlers (3-0) downed the Pioneers (2-1).
Mojave's 13-play, 80-yard drive was followed by a 53-yard touchdown run by Matthew Taylor on the Rattlers' next possession.
The Pioneers were shut out after combining for 58 points in their first two games.
Mojave gained all its yards on the ground, rushing for 362 yards on 60 carries, led by Robert Bolden's 91 yards on 19 carries.
Taylor ran for 83 yards on seven carries, and Walker toted seven times for 81 yards.
Canyon Springs' Wilbert Chaney was held to 42 yards on 13 carries a week after rushing for 210 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.
Pioneers QB Dennis Parker completed 7 of 16 passes for 90 yards, but was intercepted by Bolden and Taylor in the fourth quarter and sacked six times.

Girls Golf Preview, LV High Schools

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Girls Golf Preview, Team By Team Capsules

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Cheyenne vs. Desert Pines (HS Football, Week 2)

By ARNOLD KNIGHTLY
REVIEW-JOURNAL
Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal

Cheyenne 40, Desert Pines 10 -- At Desert Pines, the No. 5 Desert Shields (2-0) exploited three Jaguars fumbles and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown in an easy win.
Cheyenne's balanced rushing attack scored four touchdowns, outgaining Desert Pines 297-49. It was led by David Moore's 72 yards and a touchdown.
The Desert Shields' Grant Johnson recovered a fumble on the Desert Pines 20 on the first play from scrimmage, and D.J. Campbell found Deshawn Proby for an 11-yard TD pass five plays later.
In the second half, Creo Austin scored on a 9-yard run, Moore on a 5-yarder, and Jessie Aquino on a 1-yarder to put the game away.

Boys soccer team-by-team capsules

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Boys Soccer Preview, LV High Schools

Las Vegas Review-Journal

My UFC article, on a premiere mixed martial arts website

mmaweekly.com

My big UFC article

Las Vegas Business Press

More Than Just Rebel Football in the Fall

The Rebel Yell

Mojave vs. Chaparral, (Week 1, HS Football)

By ARNOLD KNIGHTLY
REVIEW-JOURNAL
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal

Mojave 14, Chaparral 12-- At Chaparral, Dwayne Walker caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Matt Taylor with 12.8 seconds left, lifting the Rattlers over the Cowboys.
Walker also led the Mojave defense with 11 solo tackles and seven assists. The Rattlers sacked Chaparral quarterback Alex Wooldridge five times, including one as time ran out.
Wooldridge completed 3 of 10 passes for 37 yards and an interception.
Chaparral scored first on Tyler Morris's 50-yard run around the left side in the final seconds of the first quarter. The conversion kick failed.
Mojave took a 7-6 lead in the fourth when Bennie Morris ran 21 yards for a TD on fourth-and-1 and Kris Salvador kicked the extra point.
Chaparral regained the lead 12-7 when Clayton Huntsman returned a Rattlers fumble 35 yards with 1:57 to play. But Mojave went 65 yards in eight plays for the winning score.

Las Vegas Pharmacy Story

Las Vegas Business Press

Marissa Nichols UNLV Softball Story

The Rebel Yell

The inagurual Las Vegas Prep Basketball Showcase

An article published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Wednesday July 27, 2005.

Kevin Durant, Tywon Lawson, and the DC Blue Devils

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Tuesday July 26, 2005.

NBA Players Giving Back

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Monday July 25, 2005.

Kalee Whipple of Pahranagat Valley

An article published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Sunday, July 24, 2005.

Spencer Hawes, the No. 2 High School Center in the Country

An article published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal Saturday, July 23, 2005.

Two UNLV Softballers play on the international stage

An article published in the UNLV college newspaper, The Rebel Yell, on Monday, July 11, 2005.

Best CDs of 2005 According To Me

1. The Hold Steady "Separation Sunday"
2. The Arcade Fire "Funeral"
3. Smog "A River Is Not Too Much To Love"
4. The Mountain Goats "The Sunset Tree"
5. Electrelane "Axes"
6. Stephen Malkmus "Face the Truth"
7. Common "Be"

The Las Vegas Sun Inserts Into the R-J

An article published in the UNLV college newspaper, The Rebel Yell on Monday, June 20, 2005.

NCAA Track & Field Championship Story

An article published in the UNLV college newspaper, The Rebel Yell on Monday, June 20, 2005.

UNLV Track Team NCAA Preview

An article from the UNLV college newspaper The Rebel Yell published on Monday, June 6, 2005.

State Boys Track & Field Championships, final day

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Sunday, May 22, 2005.

State Boys Track & Field Championships, day 1

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Saturday, May 21, 2005.

State Volleyball Championships

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Thursday, May 19, 2005.

State Volleyball Semifinals

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Wednesday, May 18, 2005.

Sunrise Regional Swimming Finals

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Sunday, May 15, 2005.

Sunset Regional Swimming Finals

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Sunday, May 15, 2005.

Sunset Regional Girls Softball Championship

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Saturday, May 14, 2005.

Sunset Regional Girls Softball Playoffs, Day 3

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Friday, May 13, 2005.

Sunset Regional Girls Softball Playoffs, Day 2

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Thursday, May 12, 2005.

Sunset Regional Girls Softball Playoffs, Day 1

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Wednesday, May 11, 2005.

Sunset Regional Boys Golf Championships

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Tuesday, May 10, 2005.

Sacramento River Cats (@ Las Vegas 51s) Triple-A Baseball

An article that was published in the Sacramento Bee on Monday, May 9, 2005.

Rheinecker makes a buzz of his own
By Arnold Knightly -- Special To The Bee, Monday, May 9, 2005
LAS VEGAS - The buzz entering Sunday afternoon's game at Cashman Field concerned Eric Gagne's scheduled rehabilitation appearance.

The buzz afterward was about River Cats starting pitcher John Rheinecker.

After surrendering a hit to the first Las Vegas 51s batter, Rheinecker retired the next 21. The left-hander went 7 2/3 innings, gave up three hits and one earned run, struck out five and walked none in a 10-7 River Cats victory.

"That first inning, I wasn't comfortable on the mound," said Rheinecker, whose ERA dropped to 1.77, third-best in the Pacific Coast League. "I couldn't find my fastball release point. That first inning, I had to get out of there. After that, I was pretty much OK."

By the time Gagne, the National League's 2003 Cy Young Award winner, took the mound in the ninth inning, the River Cats led 10-3. As the sun shone brightly in a nearly cloudless sky, Gagne's appearance became the highlight for the home fans.

"He's got three great pitches," River Cats hitting coach Brian McArn said of the Los Angeles Dodgers' closer. "You've just got to try to get a good pitch to hit. Don't try and do too much. Take what he gives you. Try to see everything in the middle and hit it back up the middle."

That advice was easier heard than executed, as Steve Jackson, Freddie Bynum and Andrew Beattie became victims of Gagne's arsenal. They all struck out as Gagne threw only 13 pitches, 11 for strikes.

"I felt great," said Gagne, who made his first appearance in a game since straining his right elbow and spraining his left knee seven weeks ago.

"I wasn't worried about the outcome, I was worried about myself on the mound, whether I was going to throw strikes or not," Gagne added. "My intensity on the mound was really good. I'm really happy about it."

Said Beattie, who was called up from Double-A Midland on May 2: "It was great to face Gagne. I was so excited. I was counting down the batters while he was getting loose, hoping I'd get an opportunity to face him. Although he got me, I enjoyed it."

Despite the strikeout, Beattie raised his batting average to .353 with two doubles and a triple. He also scored three runs and had two RBIs.

As good as starting pitching was for the River Cats, the bullpen struggled again. After blowing a one-run lead in the 10th inning Friday night, the relievers yielded four runs in the ninth Sunday.
Marcus Gwyn, who gave up the game-winning hit Friday, pitched two-thirds of an inning Sunday, surrendering four runs (three earned) on two walks and one hit. Mario Ramos faced two batters, giving up one hit and one walk, before Ron Flores came in for the save.

Cats at a glance

Winning pitcher: John Rheinecker (4-0).

Big stick: River Cats second baseman Andrew Beattie went 3 for 6 with two doubles, a triple, two RBIs and three runs. He was also one of Eric Gagne's three strikeout victims.

How they won: Rheinecker retired 21 straight batters, and the River Cats built a 10-3 lead with 17 hits.

What they said: "He's really committed himself to working hard this year and doing what it takes to get to the next level." - River Cats pitching coach Rick Rodriguez on Rheinecker, who lowered his ERA to 1.77.

Next: Today at Las Vegas, 10:30 a.m.

Today's pitchers: River Cats - RHP Britt Reames (2-2, 3.71); 51s - RHP Edwin Jackson (2-1, 5.13).

Sacramento River Cats (@ Las Vegas 51s) Triple-A Baseball

The following article is from the Sacramento Bee published on Sunday, May 8, 2005.

Watson's average is at .331
By Arnold Knightly -- Special To The Bee (www.sacbee.com)

LAS VEGAS - Matt Watson entered the game ranked fifth in the Pacific Coast League with 37 hits, then had a two-run single and an RBI single in the River Cats' 8-0 win over the Las Vegas 51s on Saturday night.

" 'Wattie' is a good hitter," River Cats hitting coach Brian McArn said. "He struggled a little bit early (this season). He's become real calm and patient at the plate about getting good pitches to hit and not trying to do too much."

Said Watson, who raised his average to .331: "It's been a weird year. Last year, I hit for a lot of extra-base hits. This year I've been making a lot of contact and ripping low line drives."

The River Cats chased Heath Totten after three innings. Totten had walked seven in 33 2/3 innings coming into the game but left after allowing seven runs, eight hits and six walks.

River Cats starter Jimmy Serrano was much more effective, throwing three-hit ball for six innings. He struck out six.

Victor Moreno and Steve Smyth followed with three combined innings of two-hit, one-walk ball to finish the River Cats' third shutout of the season.

Las Vegas was blanked for the first time this season at home.

Gagne scheduled to pitch - According to 51s manager Jerry Royster, 2003 Cy Young award winner Eric Gagne will make a rehab appearance in today's game.

The Los Angeles' Dodgers closer, on the disabled list with a sprained right elbow, is scheduled to pitch in a late inning or will close if Las Vegas is ahead.

Cats at a glance

Winning pitcher: Jimmy Serrano (2-1).

Big stick: Sacramento's Matt Watson went 2 for 4 with three RBIs

How they won: The River Cats sent 10 batters to the plate in the second inning, scoring five runs on six hits and two walks, highlighted by Watson's two-RBI single.

What they said: "These guys are good hitters. Sometimes they get themselves out by swinging at everything close. They got back to what makes them good hitters, getting a good pitch to hit." -hitting coach Brian McArn on the River Cats' 12-hit, 10-walk performance.

Next: Today at Las Vegas, 12:05 p.m.

Today's pitcher's: River Cats - LHP John Rheinecker (3-0, 1.89); 51s - RHP Buddy Carlyle (0-0, 0.00).

Sacramento River Cats (vs. Las Vegas 51s) Triple-A Baseball

The following article is from the Sacramento Bee published on Saturday, May 7, 2005.

River Cats can't find relief in the 10th inning

Their bullpen can't protect a one-run lead, but starter Seth Etherton is strong.

By Arnold Knightly -- Special To The Bee (www.sacbee.com)

LAS VEGAS - Perhaps the presence of more than 1,000 Tommy Lasorda Bobble Heads was to blame.

Offensively, the River Cats overcame an early three-run deficit and took a one-run lead in the 10th inning.

But their bullpen was unable to close this one out, and the Las Vegas 51s won 5-4 Friday night before a promotion-inspired crowd of 7,050 at Cashman Field.

Tim Harikkala surrendered a walk to start the bottom of the 10th, Mario Ramos surrendered the game-tying RBI single, and Marcus Gwyn gave up Chin-Feng Chen's game-winner.

River Cats starter Seth Etherton recovered from a three-run, five-hit second inning for his strongest outing since returning from the disabled list April 26.

"I felt great," said Etherton, who retired 16 of 17 batters while the River Cats battled back into the game. "I've felt great my last three appearances. Everything's fine."

The right-hander ended a three-run Las Vegas second by getting Antonio Perez to ground into a double play. That started a streak of 14 consecutive retired batters before being relieved to start the eighth inning. He left giving up three runs on seven hits, striking out six and walking one.

"Seth's throwing the ball good," manager Tony DeFrancesco said. "He had a great outing. If the ball hadn't got lost in the twilight, he would have had seven scoreless innings."

The two Las Vegas doubles and the triple in the second inning were towering shots that seemed to get lost in the desert sky, causing outfield misplays.

"With that sky out there, both teams struggled seeing the ball," Etherton said. "That's just part of the game. That's the way this field plays. It was tough luck for us."

The River Cats scored two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh to tie the score 3-3.
Shawn Garrett had an RBI sacrifice fly in the sixth, scoring Matt Watson from third.
Bobby Smith delivered his only hit of the game, a double to score Dan Johnson to cut the lead to 3-2 through six innings.

Watson singled home Andrew Beattie in the seventh to complete the comeback.

Watson went 2 for 4 with a run and an RBI, Garrett also went 2 for 4 with two RBIs, and Johnson went 2 for 5 with a run for the Cats.

Johnson, Garrett, Smith, and Mike Rouse doubled for the River Cats.

Catcher John Baker threw out 51s second baseman Joe Thurston trying to steal second in the first inning.

Cats at a glance
Winning pitcher: Las Vegas' Aquilino López (2-2).

Big stick: The River Cats' Shawn Garrett went 2 for 4 with a double and two RBIs.

How they won: The 51s scored two runs in the bottom of the 10th inning, capped by Chin-Feng Chen's bases-loaded single off the center-field wall with one out, scoring Joe Thurston.

What they said: "We match up well against them, whether we play them here or we play them there," - River Cats starter Seth Etherton on his team's fourth consecutive one-run game against Las Vegas. The 51s lead the season series 3-2.

Next: Today, at Las Vegas, 7:05 p.m.

Today's pitchers: River Cats - RHP Jimmy Serrano (1-1, 7.50). 51s - RHP Heath Totten (3-1, 4.81).

CCSN are champs! (@ Dixie State) Day 2

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Sunday, May 1, 2005.

CCSN Baseball (@ Dixie State) Day 1

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Saturday, April 30, 2005.

2005 FEI World Cup Jumping Final III (Equestrian)

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Monday, April 25, 2005.

CCSN Baseball (vs. Southern Idaho)

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Sunday, April 24, 2005.

CCSN Baseball (vs. Salt Lake CC)

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Sunday, April 17, 2005.

Matthew Nolasco Golf Feature

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Friday, April 14, 2005.

CCSN vs. Dixie State, Day 2 (Juco Baseball)

An article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Sunday, March 27, 2005.

CCSN vs. Dixie State, Day 1 (Juco baseball)

Here is an article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Saturday, March 26, 2005.

18th Annual Fred Davison Memorial Tournament, high school softball, day 3 (final day)

Here is an article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Thursday, March 24, 2005.
I did not receive a byline, but I did all the collecting and writing.

18th Annual Fred Davison Memorial Tournament, high school softball, day 2

Here is an article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Wednesday, March 23.
I did not receive a byline, but I did all the collecting and writing.

18th Annual Fred Davison Memorial Tournament, high school softball, day 1

Here is an article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Tuesday, March 22, 2005.
I did not receive a byline, but I did all the collecting and writing.

Boys Golf Team-By-Team Breakdown

Here is an online feature the Las Vegas Review-Journal posted on Thursday, March, 10th. www.reviewjournal.com

Golf Preview, Boys 2005

Here is an article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Thursday, March 10, 2005.

CCSN vs. Colorado Northwestern (Juco Baseball)

Here is an article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Sunday, March 6, 2005.

3A Girls State Basketball Championship; Pahrump Valley vs. Boulder City

Oh my god! One of the best games I've ever seen in my life! It is by far the best game I've ever had the pleasure of covering.

Here is an article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Sunday, February, 27th.

2A Girls State Basketball Championship; White Pine vs. Lincoln County

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Sunday, February, 27th.

1A BOYS STATE BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Saturday, February, 26th.

1A GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Saturday, February, 26th.

CCSN vs. Coyote Invitational (Juco Baseball)

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Monday, February 21, 2005

3A Southern League Championships (Girls: Pahrump Valley vs. Boulder City)

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Sunday, February 20, 2005.

1A Southern Regional Basketball Championships; (Boys: Lake Mead vs. Trinity; Girls: Pahranagat Valley vs. Lund)

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Sunday, February 20, 2005.

1A SOUTHERN REGIONAL SEMIFINALS

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Saturday, February, 19th.

3A SOUTHERN LEAGUE BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Friday, February, 18th.

Click Here for REGIONAL SEMIFINALS SOCCER STORY

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Wednesday, February, 9th.

Once again, two different stories with no shared byline. The print edition gave bylines but the online version does not. I wrote the second part, the Sunrise Regional.

REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS OF GIRLS SOCCER

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Sunday, February, 6th.


This is two different stories with no byline. The print edition gave bylines but the online version does not. I wrote the second part, the Sunset Regional.

Click here for the ABA ALL-STAR GAME, for Vegas

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Tuesday, February, 15th.
I didn't get a byline, but I wrote it.

The ABA All-Star Game, for Texas

Tycoons help West stars win
BASKETBALL -- The Texas Tycoons' Jimmy King had 14 points and six rebounds to help the West defeat the East 163-149 in the American Basketball Association All-Star game in Las Vegas. Teammates Chris Davis and Jabari Johnson combined for 19 points.

This is the work I did for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that ran February 15th. They cut it down to two sentences! Two! Oh well, their money.

ABA All-Star Preview (basketall)

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Monday, February 14, 2005.

CCSN BASEBALL KEEPS ROLLING

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Friday, February, 4th.

Happy birthday Audrey Jane, you would be 72 today. Savannah Audrey and Emma Jane are doing fine. I miss you.

CCSN Baseball (vs. South Mountain (Ariz.) )

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Monday, January, 31st.

NOTE: CCSN is the local junior college. The team won the 2003 national championship and lost in the league last year to rival Dixie State. Dixie went on to win the 2004 title. Here in 2005, the team has started 4-0 and is ranked #2 in the nation.

CCSN Baseball Season Opener (vs. Cochise County (Ariz.) CC; College of Eastern Utah)

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Saturday, January, 29th.

Keisha McDaniel Soccer Feature (Desert Pines)

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Thursday, January, 20th.

UNLV Lady Rebels Basketball (vs. High Point)

Here is the article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that ran on Sunday, January, 9th.