The Desert Shields opened Class 3A Southern Region postseason play in style Thursday, rolling past visiting Sunrise Mountain’s football team, 42-6.
Football
The Falcons bounced back after losing to Liberty by beating Green Valley on Thursday.
Micah Bowens had 438 total yards and five combined touchdowns in a 62-7 win at home Friday.
Pahrump Valley limited Del Sol’s high-powered offense to 137 yards in a 27-14 road victory Friday.
Bulldogs quarterback Colton Tenney and running back Jordan Smith each had two touchdowns and Centennial beat the Mustangs 26-19 on Friday at home for its first Northwest League win.
Foothill won its rivalry football game at Basic 21-17 on Friday, then celebrated by planting its flag at midfield.
Christian Vaughn ran for 122 yards and two touchdowns to lead Desert Oasis to a 21-12 home win over Boulder City.
The Trailblazers scored two defensive touchdowns and posted back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 2011.
Palo Verde won 14-6 at home to improve to 2-0 in the Northwest League and 4-1 overall for the first time since 2013.
The Falcons had another impressive outing Friday at Canyon Springs that left coach Marty Redmond giddy. They didn’t allow a point in the second half and picked off two passes in a 17-14 win.
Bishop Gorman went on a 5 minute, 41 second touchdown drive late at home Friday to seal a 31-21 win over Orem (Utah).
Nevada Preps awards the team of the week to Centennial High School.
Liberty turned the ball over four times in the loss and was held to just 125 yards on offense in a 21-10 loss to Lone Peak (Utah).
The Rams defeated the Western Warriors 30-7, snapping their 19 game losing streak.
Nevada Preps awards the team of the week to Desert Oasis High School. Desert Oasis broke their 13 game losing streak with a win against Del Sol on Friday.
