The battle for league titles appear to be up for grabs for many high school football teams, especially in the 5A Division II Southern League.
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Arbor View sophomore linebacker Christian Thatcher has received college offers from high-profile Division I programs, including Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Missouri.
Silverado running back Donavyn Pellot rushed for five touchdowns, compiled 160 all-purpose yards and had an interception in the Skyhawks’ 57-17 4A state semifinal win last Friday.
Allegiant Stadium will host four high school football state championship games Monday, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association confirmed Tuesday.
Silverado has shut out four of its past five opponents, and the defense hasn’t allowed a point over that span. The only opposing score came on a safety.
Check out the scores and top performances from Thursday’s high school football, soccer and volleyball action.
Former UNLV coach Mike Sanford is Faith Lutheran’s head coach and has surrounded himself with five former Rebels players as assistants.
Bishop Gorman concludes non-league play on Friday against Brookwood (Georgia), which is quarterbacked by a player heading to Alabama.
ESPNU will televise the Bishop Gorman’s matchup with Brookwood, which is 1-2 but has a quarterback in Dylan Lonergan who has committed to Alabama.
Two games against out-of-state teams highlight Friday’s high school football schedule.
The Meadows’ Sean Gosse won state titles in basketball and baseball as a junior, but the loss in last year’s state championship football game still stings.
Just three years removed from playing eight-man football, The Meadows has the talent and experience to challenge for its first state championship since 2009.
Seven Bishop Gorman seniors who were key members of their Class 5A state-championship football team signed to play in college Wednesday.
Check out the top five performances and scores from Friday’s high school football action.
Kawika Lopez returned a fumble 76 yards late in the third quarter to lift Las Vegas to a victory over Durango and the Class 4A Mountain League championship on Friday.