Nov. 26, 2001

LAS VEGAS - Jared Johnson, from Cimarron Memorial High School in Las Vegas, has signed a national letter of intent to join the UNLV baseball team for the 2003 season.

"We are very excited to add Jared to our fall class," said UNLV head coach Jim Schlossnagle. "He really performed well toward the end of the fall and we feel like he will make an immediate impact in our program. It's always exciting to get a great local player from a good program and one that is such an outstanding student."

Johnson is right-handed pitcher who anchored the Cimarron Memorial staff as a junior. He compiled a 7-1 record in 65 innings with over 90 strikeouts.

"Jared is a tremendous athlete with a good arm," said UNLV assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Buddy Gouldsmith. "Jared's athleticism and competitiveness make him a valuable asset to our program. He throws three pitches for strikes and possesses excellent physical makeup. Jared is a talented player and a top-notch student. We are extremely excited about him joining what we feel is a great class."

Johnson plays at Cimarron Memorial with fellow UNLV signees Brad Thompson and Matt Wagner. He also teamed with Jake Vose, who will join the Rebel squad from CCSN, at Cimarron Memorial.

2002 Fall Recruiting Class

High SchoolAdam Elliot     RHP    Clayton Valley (CA) HSMatt Elliot     RHP    Basic (NV) HSJared Johnson   RHP    Cimarron Memorial (NV) HSBret Martinez   C      East Valley Redlands (CA) HSColtyn Simmons  OF     Durango (NV) HSBrad Thompson   RHP    Cimarron Memorial (NV) HSMatt Wagner     RHP    Cimarron Memorial (NV) HS
Junior CollegePatrick Dobson  IF     Cuesta (CA) CollegeTaylor George   RHP    Cypress (CA) CollegeJake Vose       LHP    CC of Southern NevadaPeter White     IF     American River (CA) College