Capsule previews for Saturday’s three football state title games in Reno, including Legacy-Galena in Class 5A Division III and SLAM Academy-Truckee in 3A.
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Centennial, 1-17 the previous two seasons, is playing Sunrise Mountain for the Class 4A state championship Tuesday under first-year coach DJ Campbell.
Legacy senior wide receiver De’Qua Simon had two touchdown catches on five receptions with 123 receiving yards to help the Longhorns defeat Palo Verde 27-20 last Friday.
Some of the city’s top teams, including Arbor View and Liberty, begin challenging non-league schedules with a pair of out-of-state opponents.
Bishop Gorman isn’t shy about its goals. The Gaels expect to compete for a national title behind a strong senior class that includes quarterback Micah Alejado.
Bishop Gorman running back Micah Kaapana, the state’s fourth-ranked recruit by 247Sports, finished the 2022 season with 1,001 rushing yards on 70 carries with 15 touchdowns.
Junior Elija Lofton scored five touchdowns as Bishop Gorman defeated Florida Class 1M state champions Chaminade-Madonna in a postseason bowl game Saturday.
Basic’s defense has not allowed a point in four of its five games, a key reason the Wolves are off to their best start in 15 years. They next meet rival Green Valley.
Silverado cruised to the Class 4A state football championship last season, but coach Andy Ostolaza expects a more difficult path to the title this year.
Silverado returns many of its top players after a season in which it went 12-0, won the Class 4A state championship and outscored its opponents 628-128.