ALL Decade Team (2006-2016)

FIRST TEAM

C - Zach Barnhart 2016 (UNLV)

1B - James Crockett 2007 (Soouthern Utah University)

2B - Josh Gomez 2010 (Taft College)

SS - Brandon Pletsch 2011 (UNLC/CSN) Drafted 2011 Philedaphia Phillies

3B - Kevin Kline 2011 (Southern Utah/Dixie State University)

OF - Zak Qualls 2011 (UNLV) Drafted 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers

OF - David Modler 2014 (Western Nevada/Utah Valley University)

OF - Dylan Pletsch 2014 (San Diego City College)

OF - Joey Walls 2018 (CSN)

RHP - Eric Holdren 2011 (UNLV/College of Southern Idaho)

RHP - Josh Mill 2014 (Western Nevada/Cal-Northridge University)

RHP - Jimmy Gamboa 2018 (CSN)

RHP - Andrew Wieger 2015 (CSN)

LHP Justin Neubauer 2009 (Southern Utah University)

LHP - Zak Qualls 2011 (UNLV) Drafted 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers

LHP - TJ Wohlever 2006 (Western Nevada) Drafted 2007 Atlanta Braves

LHP - James Crockett 2007 (Southern Utah Univesity)

 

SECOND TEAM

C - Gabe Chavira 2012 (Western Nevada)

1B - Scott Koenon 2011 (Cerro Coso College)

1B - Alex Gonzalez 2006 (Taft College)

2B - Bryce Harrell 2014 (Western Washington)

SS - Edarian Williams 2018 (UNLV)

3B - Jose Verdugo 2014 (CSN)

3B - Jimmy Gamboa 2018 (CSN)

OF - James Cammack 2009 (College - Football)

OF - Michael Cruz 2011 (College of Southern Idaho)

OF - Anthony Guzman 2018 (Undecided)

OF - Angel Walker 2017 (Eastern Arizona)

RHP - Kavion Kealoha 2015 (Taft College/Dixie State University)

RHP - Kevin Kline 2011 (Southern Utah University/Dixie State University)

RHP - Jose Verdugo 2014 (CSN)

RHP - Brandon Pletsch 2011 (UNLV/CSN)

RHP - Layton Walls 2018 (Undecided)

LHP - Dylan Pletsch 2014 (San Diego City College)

 

Honorable Mention

C - Eric Holdren (2011), Justin Pankratz (2011), Miguel Elicero (2017)

1B - Kiefer McClendon (2013), Layton Walls (2018)

2B - Braulio Santiaguin (2016), Seth Turner (2009), Jason Turner (2011) Chayse  Baker (2018), Manny Llamas (2011)

SS - Juan Cruz (2014), Edgar Sifuentes (2007), Jr Moraza (2006)

3B - Kavion Kealoha (2015), Lance Eliason (2009), Cody Suarez (2014) Abel Tuieni (2006)

OF - Eric Allen (2013), Roy Sipes (2011), Keagen Kennedy (2018), Blake Pletsch (2007)

Pitchers - Cassius Shy (2017), Anthony Becerra (2016), PJ Matha (2011), Josh Gomez (2010), Edgar Sifuentes (2007), Cody Suarez (2014), Carlos Hernandez (2018), Paul Deaver (2009), Max Cruz (2013), Alex Deaver (2006)

DARRYL HUTCHINGS SCHOLARSHIP

When I first took over the job at Rancho a good friend of mine Darryl Hutchings approached me about giving a $500 or $1,000 Scholarship to the Senior with the Highest GPA while at Rancho. Darryl always wanted to give back to the community and no better place than his Alma Mater. Darryl and I have been friends since Jr High School(Von Tobel), we both played Basketball & Baseball at Rancho with the likes of Marty and Tommy Barrett, Mike Morgan, Perry Swanson and Mike Maddux just to name a few.

2016 - Zach Barnhart - University of Nevada Las Vegas

2015 - Kavion kealoha - Taft College

2014 - Josh Mill - Western Nevada College

2013 - Alex Jordan - Buthene Cookman

2012 - Adam Claycomb - University of Nevada Las Vegas
2011 - Kevin Kline - Southern Utah University
2010 - Eddie Brandstadter - United States Merchant Marines Academy
2009 - Paul Deaver - UNLV - US Marine Corp
2008 - Justin Neubauer - Southern Utah University / Oral Roberts University
2007 - James Crockett - Western Nevada / Southern Utah University

AVIATION - MEDICAL - BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS - SCROLL DOWN

RANCHO PLAYERS DRAFTED
1965 - Ralph Durgin - 32 Round San Francisco Giants - RHP
1970 - Steven Schultz - 24th Round Cleveland Indians - LHP
1973 - Charles Barrett - 11th Round Los Angeles Dodgers - RHP
1975 - John Huntington - 21st Round Cincinnati Reds - LHP
1976 - Jeff Wolfe - 23rd Round California Angels - RHP
1977 - Perry Swanson - 7th Round Chicago White Sox - LHP
1978 - Mike Morgan - 1st Round Oakland Athletics - RHP (Rancho/Valley)
1978 - Michael Guerra - 17th Round Seattle Mariners - Inf
1978 - Arbrey Lucas - 23rd Round Pittsburgh Pirates - RHP (Rancho/Chapparral)
1979 - Marty Barrett - 1st Round Bosten Red Sox -2B (Secondary Draft)
**Marty Barrett was actually drafted three years in a row until he signed
1981 - Mark Bloomfield - 27th Round Kansas City Royals - LHP
1982 - Mike Maddux - 5th Round Philadephia Phillies - RHP (Rancho/UTEP)
**Mike was drafted out of High School by the Reds and later by Phillies
1982 - Tommy Barrett - 26th Round New York Yankees - 2B
**Tommy Barrett was drafted twice, once out of High School and later from U of Arizona
1984 - James Reschke - 4th Round Oakland Athletics (Rancho/Imperial Valley JC)
1989 - Anthony Lewis - 8th Round St. Louis Cardinals - OF
1990 - Steve Dudek - 22nsd Round St. Louis Cardinals - OF
2007 - Terrence Wohlever - 32nd Round Atlanta Braves - LHP
2011 - Zak Qualls - 21st Round Los Angeles Dodgers - LHP
2011 - Brandon Pletsch - 34th Round Philadephia Phillies - SS

Las Vegas area has grown over the years - High School Baseball has grown with it. Today, the local talent is noted as a hot bed for baseball talent - looking into the past drafts we came across some interesting information to share:

(1960-1969) 13 Players were drafted
(1970-1979) 39 Players were drafted
(1980-1989) 75 Players were drafted
(1990-1999) 151 Players were drafted
(2000-2009) 180 Players were drafted)
(2010- currently) 115 Players drafted

There have been 19 #1 draft picks from the State of Nevada

2014 - Erick Fedde - RHP  #18  Washington Nationals (Las Vegas/University of Nevada Las Vegas)

2013 - Kris Bryant - 3B  #2  Chicago Cubs (Bonanza/University of San Diego)

2013 - Brian Shipley - RHP  #15 Arizona Diamondbacks (Univesity of Nevada Reno)

2013 - Aaron Blair - RHP  #36 Arizona Diamondbacks (Spring Valley/Marshall University)

2012 - Joey Gallo - P/3B #39 Texas Rangers (Bishop Gorman)
2011 - Tyler Anderson - LHP #20 to Colorado Rockies (Spring Valley)
2011 - Jake Hager - SS #32 Tampa Bay Rays (Sierra Vista)
2010 - Bryce Harper - OF #1 Player to the  - Washington Nationals (Las Vegas)
2000 - David Krynel - OF #11 to Milwaukee Brewers (Green Valley)
1995 - Chad Hermanson - SS #10 Pittsburgh Pirates (Green Valley)
1991 - Shawn Estes - LHP #11 to Seattle Mariners (Douglas/Minden, NV)
1990 - Donovan Osborne - LHP #13 St. Louis Cardinals (Carson City/UNLV)
1989 - Tyler Houston - C #2 Player Choosen - Atlanta Braves (Valley)
1987 - Dan Opperman - RHP #8 to Los Angeles Dodgers (Valley)
1986 - Matt Williams - 3B #3 to San Francisco Giants (Carson City/UNLV)
1985 - Mel Stottlemyre - LHP #3 to Houston Astros (UNLV)
1979 - Marty Barrett - 2B #1 Player choosen - Boston Red Sox (Rancho)
1978 - Mike Morgan - RHP #4 by Oakland Athletics (Valley/Rancho)
1974 - Rod Scurry - LHP #11 by Pittsburgh Pirates (Hug/Sparks, NV)

The 1975 Rancho JV team was one of the best JV teams in the history of Baseball - the five Major League Players that suited up for Rancho High School were Mike Morgan (20+ Plus MLB - 1st Rounder by the Oakland Athltics), Perry Swanson ( Chicago White Sox), Tommy Barrett (Philedaphia Phillies), Aubrey Lucas (Pittsburgh Pirates) and Mark Bloomfield (Oakland Athletics). The Varsity team had four more guys that went on to play professional baseball - guys by the names of John Hunington (Cincinnati Reds), Marty Barrett (Boston Red Sox), Mike Guerra (Seattle Mariners), Jeff Wolfe (California Angels) wore the pinstripes. NOTE: Rodger Fairless(Hall of Fame HS Coach) Charlie Barrett (Los Angeles Dodgers)were a couple of years before. Mike Maddux (Pitching Coach of the Texas Rangers) and James Reschke (Oakland Atheltics) were just a few years later. The coaches that led this group were very special in their own right, Tex Anthony (Hall of Fame), Tom Coleman (Hall of Fame), Manny Guerra (Hall of Fame)and Rodger Fairless (Hall of Fame was an assistant in the late 70's). The 70's were a decade of incredible Basbeall for Rancho High School. Merging the "OLD" with the "NEW"

AVIATION
There are three dynamic & unique programs to choose from: Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Maintenance and Pilo Training. Students learn the fundalmentals of flight, space travel and rocketry through hands on projects and the use of espert technology in a state-of-the-art aviation lad. Students will use flight simulators, study the laws of engineering and flight.

PRE-MEDICINE
Rancho's Academy of Pre-Medicine is a Head-Start program for students interested in becoming a Doctor, Dentist, Pharmacist or in the Nursing field. Students will focus on medical terminology, operation of and care for medical equipment, the fundamental prinicples of medicine. Instructors prepare students for college and careers via study of anatomy & physiology, disease & Diagnosis and injury & evaluation. "REAL LIFE" medical lab work which include virtual autopsies, suturing, CPR & EMT training. HIGHLIGHTS: EMT Program, Sports Medicine & Pathology Programs, Paramedic "Ride Alongs", SMART Triage Exercises - Field Trips - Medical Certifications & Interships - State HOSA Winners - Community Service Opportunities and College Credit.

BIOTECHNOLOGY
A hi-tech alternative to patient-care medicine, the Academy of Biotechnology introduces students to and helps them develop the skills necessary in the ever-expanding, ever-competitive field, Lad Exploration, Genetic Engineering andTissue Cloning are commonplace. The Biotechnology Lab has over one Million Dollar Lab equipment. Students will learn tissue culturing, DNA & RNA manipulation, protein analysis & purification, media preperation, laboratory notebook maintenance through interactive exploration & project-based learning.

RANCHO HAS SOME GREAT OPTIONS - Any questions feel free to contact Angela Nickels (Magnet Coordinator) at 799-7000.

Marty Barrett - 1976 Rancho High School - 1980 Arizona State University - Boston Red Sox (1982-1990), San Diego Padres (1992). Marty was selcted the MVP of the 1986 ALCS getting 24 hits in just 14 games. Marty would have been the 1986 World Series MVP 13-30 .433 but due to the most famous bad hop in World Series play cost the Red Sox the Championship. Marty resides in Las Vegas and has been a great supporter of Rancho baseball.

1979 Graduate - Mike Maddux - After 16 years in the Majors, Mike is currently in his second year as pitching coach for the Texas Rangers. Mike had previously coached the pitchers for the Milwaukee Brewers for the previous 6 years. Mike graduate from Rancho in 1979 and then graduated from University of Texas El-Paso. Mike now lives in Wisconsin and still visits Las Vegas often.

Mike Morgan - attended Rancho from 1975-1977 and then transfered to Valley for the last half of his senior season. Mike was drafted in the first round by the Oakland Athletics and pitched the following day against the Baltimore Orioles losing 3-2 on a Don Baylor two run home run. Mike spent 25 years playing in the majors from 1978-2002. Mike ended his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks winning game five in the 2001 World Series against the New York Yankess. The Diamondbacks went on to win the 2001 World Cahmpionship! Mike now lives in Utah and still enjoys following the progress of the Ram Basball program.

Tommy Barrett, 1978 Rancho Graduate - 1882 University of Arizona - Drafted by the Philedaphia Phillies and made it to the big leagues in 1988 & 89 playing second base. Tommy ironically ended his career replacing his brother with the Boston Red Sox from 1990-92. Tommy now resides Arizona and truly enjoys playing in the Rancho Alumni games!