COVID, players opting to pursue other interests and spring break are among the unique issues football teams at small schools have had to deal with.
Daniel Britt threw four touchdown passes and ran for one as the Patriots rolled to the Desert Region semis. Bishop Gorman domainated Coronado 52-7.
Martin Blake ran for 113 yards and a touchdown and returned a punt for a score to help the Pioneers to a 48-7 Southeast League win over Eldorado.
Chaparral’s Dennis Perez make field goals of 24 and 33 yards in the game’s final three minutes, and the Cowboys claimed a 6-3 Southeast League victory over Basic.
The association’s board of control voted Wednesday to have staff write a proposal and survey member schools to possibly strike the ability for teams that use an ineligible to appeal any forfeits.
Thursday’s game between Calvary Chapel and Lake Mead was ruled a double forfeit shortly before halftime after persistent personal fouls and chippy play culminated in an on-field scuffle.
Noah Smith scored four touchdowns Friday to lead Lincoln County to a 55-14 home victory over Calvary Chapel.
Drake Miller threw for two touchdowns and ran for one Friday as Calvary Chapel earned a 30-8 home victory over The Meadows.
Nathan Parker passed for 80 yards and a touchdown to help Needles to a 54-0 home win over Calvary Chapel.
State championships: None
Last 12 seasons
2019: 0-10 (0-5 2A Southern/fourth)
2018: 4-4 (did not compete in league games)
2017: 1-7 (1-6 2A Southern/seventh)
2016: Did not field a team
2015: 0-9 (0-8 2A Southern/ninth)
2014: 1-7 (1-6 2A Southern/eighth)
2013: 1-7 (1-6 2A Southern/seventh)
2012: 3-6 (3-5 2A Souther/tied sixth)
2011: 2-7 (0-7 2A Southern/eighth)
2010: 1-8 (1-6 2A Southern/seventh)
2009: 3-5 (3-4 2A Southern/fifth)
2008: 3-6 (2-5 2A Southern/fifth)
Recent coaching history
Brett Russell (2019- ): 0-10, 1 season
Kevin Campbell (2017-18): 5-11, 2 seasons
Tim Dombroski (2015): 0-9, 1 season
David Tautofi (2011-14): 7-27, 4 seasons
Cliff Frazier (2008-10): 7-19, 3 seasons