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2016 Liberty Football Capsule

Quarterback Kenyon Oblad is back for a third season as a starter at Liberty, and receivers Ethan Dedeaux, Darion Acohido and Marquez Powell give him plenty of big-play threats.

2016 Las Vegas Football Capsule

Running back Elijah Hicks and linebacker Cruz Littlefield return to lead Las Vegas High, which should contend for the Northeast League title.

SMALL SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Twin brothers prosper on side of Saints

Much like the famous clothing company’s ability to enhance a wardrobe, Mountain View juniors Terrence and Tyrell Brooks have been integral in sprucing up the small school’s athletic look in their first two years of high school. The 16-year-old twins play three sports, including baseball when called upon, and are two of the most recognizable athletes in the Class 2A Southern League.

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2016 Laughlin Football Capsule

Laughlin will lean heavily on Coda Abatti on both sides of the ball as the Cougars try to turn the corner in coach Walt Hemingway’s second season.

2016 The Meadows Football Capsule

Quarterback Jack Berkley returns and hopes to lead The Meadows on another playoff run.

3A FOOTBALL: Perennial power Moapa Valley not used to question marks

Moapa Valley returns only senior center Cameron Larsen to the offense and just four starters to the defense. In all, 10 lettermen will be back from last season’s squad that dropped the state title game to Churchill County 34-27.

2016 Shadow Ridge Football Capsule

Two-way standout Aubrey Nellems is back and hopes to keep Shadow Ridge’s football team in the playoff hunt this season.

2016 Desert Pines Football Capsule

Desert Pines returns a host of explosive players, and should be one of the state’s most exciting teams.

Looking ahead at the week in high school sports

The high school sports season kicks off this week, with events beginning on Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the week’s top matchups.

2016 Coronado Football Capsule

Quarterback Landen Rowland returns to lead Coronado’s football team this fall.

2016 Cheyenne Football Capsule

Cheyenne must replace some key offensive players, but the Desert Shields hope to make a run for the Sunset League title.

Pirates’ Hubert unmissable, once you find him

There are two bridges here a visitor can cross to get to Moapa Valley High. The Yamashita Bridge eventually leads to the backside of the school, near the football and soccer fields. But here’s a tip: That’s the longer route. The more convenient way to find R.J. Hubert is to go over the Gubler Bridge and then make a right on St. Joseph Street.