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Big plays doom Needles in 2A state title game

Ricky Reitz had a 62-yard touchdown run and a 60-yard scoring pass to lead Pershing County to a 30-18 win over Needles in the Class 2A state title game at Bishop Gorman.

Athletes of the Week — Nov. 14

Here’s a look at some of the top performances for the week of Nov. 5-10.

Class 3A: Defense, special teams key Truckee win over Moapa Valley

Truckee returned an interception for a touchdown and had a punt return for another score in the third quarter en route to a 23-16 road win over Moapa Valley in the Class 3A state football semifinals.

Roundup: Marcus Turner, Dillon Horn lead Needles to semifinal win

Marcus Turner rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns, and Dillon Horn scored two touchdowns and intercepted two passes to help Needles to a 48-27 home win over Battle Mountain in the Class 2A state semifinals on Saturday.

Foothill wins battle of Desert Region defenses

The Falcons grabbed three interceptions, had five sacks and allowed 90 yards in a 30-13 playoff win at home against Durango on Friday.

 
Arbor View rallies, defeats Desert Pines

The Aggies (11-1) scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and forced a turnover on downs near their own goal line in the waning seconds to clinch a 28-21 victory over Desert Pines.

 
Sierra Vista avenges regular season loss, ousts Gators

The Mountain Lions accomplished that feat by exacting a bit of revenge in their Desert Region quarterfinal football matchup — a convincing 30-6 victory over visiting Green Valley.

Gorman scores on every possession, routs Basic

The Gaels did whatever they wanted in Friday night’s home Class 4A Desert Region quarterfinal against Basic, cruising to a 70-7 victory.

Offensive line leads Liberty past Desert Oasis

The Patriots didn’t miss a beat, thanks to their talented offensive line that paved the way for 208 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns as the Patriots dominated the visiting Diamondbacks, 35-0, in the first round of the Class 4A Desert Region playoffs.

Athletes of the Week — Nov. 7

Here are some of the top performances from the week of Oct. 29 to Nov. 3.