2018 all-league, region and all-state football teams as selected by coaches.
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The stakes in the regular-season finale between Mojave and Las Vegas High were pretty straightforward — only the winner would be able to keep playing next week with a playoff berth.
The Jaguars rolled 55-7 over the Wildcats in a Northeast League game that featured running clock much of the second half.
Miles Davis dashed 71 yards to the end zone for a touchdown on Las Vegas’ first play, and the Wildcats beat the Sundevils, 22-9.
Canyon Springs remained unbeaten in Northeast League play on Thursday when Martin Blake gathered in a Las Vegas punt on the second hop at his own 20-yard line, then raced 80 yards for the game-winning touchdown with 26 seconds left in a 34-26 home victory.
The Wolves made countless mistakes, but somehow withstood a frantic fourth-quarter rally by visiting Las Vegas High to hold on for a 42-35 home victory.
Justin Johnson and Tau Fotu each rushed for a pair of touchdowns as Durango outran the Wildcats for a 42-21 victory — its first of the season.
On a night when the Panthers did not complete a pass, they pounded the Wildcats with 67 rushing attempts and 468 yards in a 34-14 home victory Friday night. Thomas led the way with 157 yards on 20 carries and three touchdowns.
The Wildcats turned in another impressive performance Friday night at home against Gateway High School of Aurora, Colorado in a 49-0 victory.
Las Vegas dominated the opening half Friday by scoring 19 points, then scored three third-quarter touchdowns Saturday to win 47-0. It was the consecutive win for the Wildcats in the series.
Las Vegas held a 19-0 lead over visiting Rancho in the 62nd meeting of the Bone Game when school officials stopped the contest right before the start of the third quarter.
Las Vegas has battled Canyon Springs for the Northeast League in recent seasons, but the additions of Desert Pines, Legacy and Mojave will make the league much tougher this season.
Here are the top games to watch for Week 8 of the high school football schedule (Oct. 5):
