Bishop Gorman scored touchdowns on all eight of its first-half possessions en route to a dominating victory over Bishop Manogue in frigid Carson City.
Football
Silverado will look to complete its second consecutive perfect season with a win over Shadow Ridge in Monday’s 4A state title game at Allegiant Stadium.
It’s business as usual for the Bishop Gorman football team, which meets Bishop Manogue for the Class 5A state championship in Carson City.
Silverado running back Donavyn Pellot rushed for five touchdowns, compiled 160 all-purpose yards and had an interception in the Skyhawks’ 57-17 4A state semifinal win last Friday.
Allegiant Stadium will host four high school football state championship games Monday, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association confirmed Tuesday.
SLAM Academy defeated Spring Creek 39-8 in a Class 3A state semifinal Saturday to advance to the program’s first football state championship game.
Silverado surrendered points for the first time since Sept. 9, but still rolled to a victory over Coronado on Friday night in the Class 4A state football semifinals.
Shadow Ridge’s offense piled up 510 rushing yards Friday night, but a defensive play might have been the key for the Mustangs to advance to the Class 4A state title game.
Bishop Gorman turned two late first-half turnovers into touchdowns, breaking open a competitive game against host Liberty in the Class 5A Southern Region title game.
Liberty hosts Bishop Gorman on Friday in the Class 5A Southern Region final with a berth in next week’s state championship game on the line.
The times, dates and opponents for all of this weekend’s high school playoff action in football, soccer and volleyball. Some state champions will be crowned Saturday.
Bishop Gorman plays at Liberty in the Class 5A Southern Region final. The 4A state semifinals will also be played Friday, and the 3A semifinals are set for Saturday.
By becoming the first Southern team to score on the Gaels, the Jaguars give Liberty something to build on in the Class 5A region title game.
Bishop Gorman and Liberty will face off again in the Class 5A Southern Region final Friday. Both teams had tougher-than-usual battles in their semifinal games.
In the Class 4A state semifinals, Las Vegas High will get a rematch with Shadow Ridge. Silverado and Coronado will face off in the other semifinal.