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.
Las Vegas High quarterback Elijah Espinoza completed 32 of 37 passes for 607 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-15 victory at Durango on Friday.
Sophomore quarterback Elijah Espinoza completed 32 of 37 passes for 607 yards and six touchdowns as Las Vegas High routed host Durango on Friday night.
Silverado, the No. 1 Class 4A team in the Southern Nevada football rankings, will host a 5A opponent in Palo Verde after a bye last week.
Las Vegas turned the ball over five times, and Pine Creek (Colorado) took control in the second quarter to run away for a win Friday in the season opener for both teams.
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Silverado opened with a 57-7 win over Class 5A Centennial and has this week off. No. 2 Shadow Ridge will play at Arbor View, 5A’s third-ranked team.
Silverado cruised to the Class 4A state football championship last season, but coach Andy Ostolaza expects a more difficult path to the title this year.
Silverado returns many of its top players after a season in which it went 12-0, won the Class 4A state championship and outscored its opponents 628-128.
Silverado has a talented group of returning players from last year’s team that went 12-0 and cruised to its first state championship.
State championships: 2006, 2005, 2001, 1959, 1957, 1954, 1953, 1951, 1947, 1945, 1944, 1938, 1934, 1933, 1932, 1931
Recent state runner-up finishes: 2004, 2003
Region championships: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001
Recent league championships: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999
Last 12 seasons
2019: 9-2 (4-1 Northeast/second)
2018: 3-7 (1-4 Northeast/fifth)
2017: 3-7 (3-1 Northeast/second)
2016: 7-3 (3-1 Northeast/second)
2015: 6-4 (2-2 Northeast/third)
2014: 6-5 (3-1 Northeast/third)
2013: 6-5 (3-2 Northeast/third)
2012: 6-4 (3-2 Northeast/third)
2011: 9-2 (6-1 Northeast/second)
2010: 11-2 (7-0 Northeast/first)
2009: 8-2 (6-0 Northeast/first)
2008: 12-2 (6-0 Northeast/first)
Recent head coaches
Erick Capetillo (2017- ): 15-16, 3 seasons
James Thurman (2011-2016): 40-23, 6 seasons
Chris Faircloth (2004-10): 78-17, 7 seasons
Kris Cinkovich (1995-2003): 79-24, 9 seasons