We’ve reached the unofficial halfway point of the prep football season, and I’m ready to hand out the Fieldies. My midseason awards usually include a free lunch and a T-shirt for the winners, but I’m saving money for a new pair of Jordans, so no dice this year.
Las Vegas football coach James Thurman refuses to call his team’s battle at quarterback a controversy.
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.
Raul Perez and Hanoi Rabago each caught two touchdowns for No. 10 Las Vegas Friday as the Wildcats defeated Visiting Cimarron-Memorial, 37-19.
It wasn’t the prettiest of victories, but Las Vegas’ football team picked up its first of the season over winless Shadow Ridge on Friday with a 44-26 win.
Spread offenses are often known for being passive and based solely on finesse. Green Valley proved that stereotype wrong Friday night. The Gators pounded the ball from the spread, rushing for 327 yards and holding on for a 38-34 win at Las Vegas High.
Las Vegas High football coach James Thurman hasn’t had to make a decision about whom to start at quarterback for a while. Maybe that’s why he’s taking as much time as he can before he appoints this season’s starter.
