Class 4A State Football Matchup
Bishop Gorman running back Biaggio Ali Walsh scores a touchdown despite being wrapped up by Sierra Vista cornerback Trevor Gentner in the first half of their prep football game at Sierra Vista High School in Las Vegas Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Gorman defeated Sierra Vista 56-7. Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Liberty’s Kenyon Oblad (7) makes a pass with Silverado defenders on his back during the Sunrise Region semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at Liberty High School, in Henderson. Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Liberty team members celebrate their 58-14 victory over Basic to win the Sunrise Regional championship after a high school football game at Liberty High School Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, in Henderson. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @davidjaybecker
Bishop Gorman celebrates after defeating Arbor View 56-17 during the Sunset Region football final at Arbor View High School, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, Las Vegas. Bishop Gorman had a victory of 56 to 17. Elizabeth Page Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @ELIPAGEPHOTO
Class 4A State Football Championship
Saturday, 12:15 p.m., at Sam Boyd Stadium
LIBERTY (12-1)
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
None
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HOW THEY ADVANCED
Sunrise quarterfinals, defeated Valley, 54-0
Sunrise semifinals, defeated Silverado, 37-6
Sunrise championship, defeated Basic, 58-14
4A state semifinal, defeated Damonte Ranch, 30-27
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INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Passing
Kenyon Oblad, 229-362 (63.3 percent), 3,616 yards, 37 TDs, 11 INT
Rushing
Bryson Delacruz, 109 carries, 578 yards, 5.3 avg., 7 TDs
Kishon Pitts, 56 carries, 410 yards, 7.3 avg., 4 TDs
Ethan Dedeaux, 31 carries, 255 yards, 8.2 avg., 8 TDs
Receiving
Ethan Dedeaux, 53 catches, 1,071 yards, 20.2 avg., 15 TDs
Darion Acohido, 72 catches, 1,065 yards, 14.8 avg., 9 TDs
Marquez Powell, 37 catches, 516 yards, 14.0 avg., 7 TDs
Terris Hamilton, 7 catches, 227 yards, 32.4 avg., 2 TDs
Cervontes White, 17 catches, 210 yards, 12.6 avg., 1 TD
Interceptions
Octavion Bell, 5
Alan Mwata, 3
Tackles
Crishaun Lappin, 68
Dariyen Sample, 62
Damahny Whittle, 54
Octavion Bell, 50
Noah Espinoza, 47
Sacks
Crishaun Lappin, 12
Damahny Whittle, 6
Austin Fiaseau, 3½
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TEAM AVERAGES
Points scored: 42.7
Points allowed: 16.0
Total offense: 413.4 yards (127 rushing, 286.4 passing)
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PROBABLE STARTERS
Offense
QB: Kenyon Oblad (Jr.)
HB: Bryson Delacruz (Sr.)
FB: Chance Faitau (Sr.)
WR: Marquez Powell (Jr.)
WR: Darion Acohido (Sr.)
WR: Ethan Dedeaux (Sr.)
WR: Terris Hamilton (Jr.)
TE: Trent Sipes (Sr.)
LT: Syvone Sistrunk (Jr.)
LG: Brendon Sandoval (Sr.)
C: Jay Kakiva (Jr.)
RG: Will Brewer (Sr.)
RT: Troy Fautanu (So.)
Defense
DE: Noah Espinoza (Sr.)
DE: Dariyen Sample (Sr.)
DT: Crishaun Lappin (Jr.)
NT: Yaden Brown (Jr.)
WLB: Damahny Whittle (Sr.)
MLB: Tamakave Tai (Jr.)
S: Austin Fiaseu (So.)
FS: Octavion Bell (Jr.)
SS: Alan Mwata (So.)
CB: Dominique Turner (Sr.)
CB: Jake Dedeaux (Jr.)
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BISHOP GORMAN (14-0)
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 1983, 1982, 1980, 1979, 1974, 1970
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HOW THEY ADVANCED
Sunset quarterfinals, defeated Palo Verde, 59-0
Sunset semifinals, defeated Faith Lutheran, 58-10
Sunset championship, defeated Arbor View, 56-17
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INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Passing
Tate Martell, 129-207 (62.3 percent), 2,238 yards, 39 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing
Biaggio Ali Walsh, 126 carries, 1,358 yards, 10.8 avg., 20 TDs
Tate Martell, 139 carries, 1,181 yards, 8.5 avg., 18 TDs
Amod Cianelli, 98 carries, 758 yards, 7.7 avg., 5 TDs
Receiving
Jalen Nailor, 46 catches, 818 yards, 17.8 avg., 12 TDs
Brevin Jordan, 26 catches, 489 yards, 18.8 avg., 8 TDs
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, 21 catches, 378 yards, 18.0 avg., 8 TDs
Austin Arnold, 18 catches, 299 yards, 16.6 avg., 8 TDs
Jimmy Telles, 15 catches, 201 yards, 13.4 avg., 1 TD
Interceptions
Bubba Bolden, 7
Greg Francis, 2
Tackles
Palaie Gaoteote, 64
Farrell Hester, 60
Haskell Garrett, 53
Greg Francis, 41
Alfredo Bernal, 40
Sacks
Haskell Garrett, 7½
Jeffrey Ulofoshio, 5
Patrick Beckner, 3
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TEAM AVERAGES
Points scored: 50.7
Points allowed: 8.7
Total offense: 456.4 yards (278.4 rushing, 177.9 passing)
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PROBABLE STARTERS
Offense
QB: Tate Martell (Sr., 5-11, 190)
RB: Biaggio Ali Walsh (Sr., 5-10, 180)
FB: Andrew Ruelas (So., 5-10, 200)
WR: Dorrian Thompson-Robinson (Jr., 6-2, 200)
WR: Jalen Nailor (Jr., 5-11, 170)
TE: Brevin Jordan (Jr., 6-2, 200)
LT: Amir Johnson (Sr., 6-2, 260)
LG: Christian Martinez (Sr., 6-3, 280)
C: Donovan Moore (Jr., 5-11, 265)
RG: Adrian Dupuis (Sr, 6-1, 268)
RT: Jacob Isaia (Jr., 6-3, 255)
Defense
DE: Blake Forte (Sr., 6-1, 230)
DE: Patrick Beckner (Sr., 6-3, 220)
DT: Haskell Garrett (Sr., 6-2, 262)
DT: Alfredo Bernal (Sr., 5-7, 245)
SLB: Palaie Gaoteote (Jr., 5-2, 220)
WLB: Skylar Salva (Jr., 5-9, 185)
MLB: Farrell Hester (Sr., 6-0, 235)
CB: Alex Perry (Sr., 5-10, 165)
CB: Greg Oliver (So., 5-9, 150)
FS: Greg Francis (Sr., 6-2, 192)
SS: Bubba Bolden (Sr., 6-3, 185)
Special Teams
P: Tate Martell (Sr., 5-11, 190)
K: Derek NG (Jr., 5-9, 165)
Holder: Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Jr., 6-2, 200)
Snapper: Murphy Boudreaux (Jr., 5-11, 192)
KR: Austin Arnold (Sr., 5-11, 190)
PR: Austin Arnold (Sr., 5-11, 190)
