Moapa Valley’s Sterling Simmons’ 41-yard run with 6:45 to play on Friday gave the 10th-ranked Pirates the lead for good as they defeated visiting Legacy, 32-21.
Football
There are two bridges here a visitor can cross to get to Moapa Valley High. The Yamashita Bridge eventually leads to the backside of the school, near the football and soccer fields. But here’s a tip: That’s the longer route. The more convenient way to find R.J. Hubert is to go over the Gubler Bridge and then make a right on St. Joseph Street.
I have been pretty rough on Silverado over the years. The Skyhawks have been the punch line numerous times in this space. But in honor of Yom Kippur this week, it’s time to atone for my mistakes. Here goes (clears throat): I’m sorry, Skyhawks.
School (Record, Previous Rank)
R.J. Hubert was a one-man show for Moapa Valley on Friday, totaling four touchdowns as the Pirates rolled to a 56-13 road win over Sunrise Mountain.
Moapa Valley coach Brent Lewis thought his team played well enough on defense to win Friday night’s game against Division I-A Sunrise league rival Desert Pines.
Lost in the excitement last week of Rancho snapping its 30-game losing streak — for the record, that won’t be the only game the Rams win this season — Sunrise Mountain quietly reached a milestone of its own under second-year coach Chris Sawyers.
Jaden Stone’s 24-yard field goal with 3:40 left in the fourth quarter broke a 14-all tie and lifted host Hurricane (Utah) to a 17-14 win over Moapa Valley’s football team on Friday.
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