Johnson’s kick return gives Desert Shields win

By ADAM BERCHIN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

September 11, 2009 - 3:42 pm

Cheyenne's Xavian Johnson returned a kickoff 85 yards for a tiebreaking touchdown as time expired, lifting the Desert Shields (1-2, 1-1 Northwest) to a 16-10 road win over Shadow Ridge (0-2, 0-1) on Friday.

Jordan Butler rushed for 104 yards for Cheyenne, including a 52-yard touchdown in the third quarter on a run down the left side. That gave the Desert Shields a 10-7 lead.

Shadow Ridge led 7-3 at halftime, powered by an 8-yard TD run by Zak Hill. Cheyenne got a 25-yard field goal by Isaiah Henry.

Cheyenne’s Nchong Enokenwa had two sacks and Cordaryl Warren made an interception.

Bishop Gorman offensive lineman Devin Entsminger (74) celebrates with teammates after a first h ...

Nevada Preps rankings: Foothill, Centennial move up in 5A football

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 13, 2025 - 1:28 pm

Check out where the top high school sports teams stand in the Review-Journal’s football, boys and girls soccer, and girls volleyball rankings.

Palo Verde running back Rio Pascal (20) is tackled by Centennial safety Maxwell Miles (8) durin ...

Friday recap: Football teams battle wild weather for thrilling wins

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 11, 2025 - 2:21 pm

Las Vegas High, Centennial, Foothill and many other high school football teams battled wild weather and lengthy delays on Friday night to pull out thrilling wins.

Las Vegas quarterback Tanner Vibabul (8) looks for someone to pass to during a football game on ...

Vibabul leads No. 5 Las Vegas High to road win over Desert Pines — PHOTOS

By Damon Seiters / RJ

October 11, 2025 - 1:11 am

Las Vegas High senior Tanner Vibabul tossed three fourth-down touchdown passes to lead the fifth-ranked Wildcats to a road win over No. 9 Desert Pines.