Review-Journal preps reporter Alex Wright’s top five stories of 2023 include Bishop Gorman’s run to a national title and an eventful realignment process.
Football
Lake Mead Academy quarterback Jerry Meyer threw six touchdown passes to lead the Eagles to a 49-6 win over Pershing County in the Class 2A state title game Nov. 21.
Freshman quarterback Jerry Meyer threw six touchdown passes to lead Lake Mead Academy to a victory over Pershing County in the Class 2A state title game.
Allegiant Stadium will host four Nevada high school football state championship games Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. Here’s a breakdown of all four games.
Led by former UNLV offensive lineman Nate Oishi, Lake Mead Academy will play for the Class 2A state football title Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium.
Allegiant Stadium will host four Nevada high school football state title games on Nov. 21, highlighted by the 5A Division I title game between Bishop Gorman and Liberty.
SLAM Academy defeated Elko in a 3A state semifinal, and Lake Mead Academy rolled past Incline in a 2A state semifinal Saturday.
Green Valley upset top-seeded and league champion Basic behind three touchdowns from wide receiver Ben Byington in a 5A Division II Southern League semifinal.
Lake Mead Academy kicker Gracie Rhodes has become one of the state’s most accurate kickers while playing football with her younger twin brothers.
Bishop Gorman rolled to a home win over Coronado to finish the regular season 10-0 and earn the No. 1 seed in the Class 5A Division I playoffs.
Silverado hosts Shadow Ridge in a rematch of the last two Class 4A state championship games to highlight the Southern Nevada Week 7 high school football schedule.
With reigning Class 2A state champion The Meadows moving up to 3A, teams are looking to chart their paths toward a title.
Daniel Britt threw four touchdown passes and ran for one as the Patriots rolled to the Desert Region semis. Bishop Gorman domainated Coronado 52-7.
Thursday’s game between Calvary Chapel and Lake Mead was ruled a double forfeit shortly before halftime after persistent personal fouls and chippy play culminated in an on-field scuffle.
Joe Johnson rushed for four touchdowns Friday night to lead Lake Mead to a 46-12 home victory over Mountain View.
