Moniz, Skyhawks top Pirates

By WILLIAM TERRILL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

October 15, 2010 - 10:56 am

Silverado's Savon Moniz threw three touchdown passes and Izaiah Thurmon and Steven Scamorza each topped 100 yards rushing and scored a TD, leading the Skyhawks (4-3) to a 38-19 home victory over Moapa Valley (3-4) on Friday.

Silverado’s defense allowed only 26 yards rushing and recorded six sacks.

Thurmon ran for 119 yards. Scamorza had 114 and also made an interception on defense.

Moapa Valley wide receiver Hayden Cooper had 70 yards receiving and threw a 48-yard TD pass.

Bishop Gorman players pose for photos with the trophy after defeating Arbor View to win the Ope ...

Eye on 2026: New high school football format (another one?) creates issues

By Alex Wright / RJ

January 3, 2026 - 9:06 am

Major changes are coming to Nevada high school sports in 2026, including another new football format. Here are five storylines reporter Alex Wright will be following.

Basic's Tate Southisene (2) kisses the trophy as he and teammates celebrate their extra-in ...

RJ sports writer Alex Wright’s 5 favorite stories of 2025

By Alex Wright / RJ

December 25, 2025 - 7:00 am

It was hard to dwindle the list down, but here are Las Vegas Review-Journal high school sports reporter Alex Wright’s five most memorable stories from 2025.

Bishop Gorman quarterback Maika Eugenio throws the ball during a Open Division high school foot ...

Meet the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada football team

By Alex Wright / RJ

December 20, 2025 - 5:03 pm

Standout performances from Bishop Gorman, Arbor View and Liberty highlight the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada football team.

Boulder City High School head football coach coach Frank "Bubba" Mariani poses for a portrait i ...

Police investigating high school football coach after player alleges ‘disgusting’ behavior

By Bill Evans Boulder City Review

December 19, 2025 - 8:53 am

The mother of a Boulder City High School football player said she filed a complaint with police about coach Frank “Bubba” Mariani after her son alleged Mariani made “disgusting” sexual comments and gestures around the team.

Gorman, Clark football stars sign in National Signing Day

By Alex Wright / RJ

December 3, 2025 - 6:44 pm

Five-star Bishop Gorman safety Jett Washington was one of nine Gaels to sign on National Signing Day. Clark athlete Dre Pollard flipped from a Big 10 school to an ACC school.

Bishop Gorman head coach Brent Browner lifts the trophy after defeating Arbor View to win the O ...

Prep fall sports takeaways: Gorman football, realignment dominate

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 29, 2025 - 3:57 pm

Bishop Gorman and Nevada high school football realignment were among the storylines this fall. Here are five takeaways from the high school fall sports season.

Gorman crushes Arbor View to win 5th straight state title — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright and Chase Stevens / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 8:38 am

Quarterback Maika Eugenio starred, and Bishop Gorman rolled past Arbor View to win the Open Division state football championship Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium.

Faith Lutheran wide receiver Jaden Mason (5) gets tackled by Spanish Springs’ Marian Mar ...

Faith Lutheran’s magical run ends in 5A football state title game — PHOTOS

By Jeff Wollard and Chase Stevens / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 9:39 am

Spanish Springs ended Faith Lutheran’s magical playoff run by winning the Class 5A state championship game Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium.

McQueen tight end Brooks Porter (11) runs in for a touchdown during first half of the 4A state ...

McQueen stuns Sloan Canyon for 4A football state title — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright and Liv Paggiarino / RJ

November 25, 2025 - 5:38 pm

Sloan Canyon’s football team suffered its first loss of the season against McQueen in the Class 4A state championship game Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium.

Bishop Gorman players run onto the field before taking on Arbor View in the Open Division NIAA ...

Nevada state football finals: Bishop Gorman vs. Arbor View — LIVE BLOG

By David Schoen / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 12:06 am

The NIAA state football championships take place Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium with the Open Division, Class 5A, Class 4A and Class 2A title games. Check here for updates.