Eagles earn playoff spot

Spring Mountain earned more than a bounce-back victory Friday.

The Eagles also clinched a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2005 with a 54-12 win at Henderson International in the Class 1A Southern League.

"I'm really proud because I know Spring Mountain hasn't been in the playoffs for a while, and I'm happy to be part of something," Eagles tight end Marquise Lewis said. "Last week was just an off week for us. I'm happy we came out here and took care of business."

Coming off a 72-18 loss at defending 1A state champion Pahranagat Valley, Spring Mountain fell behind 6-0 midway through the first quarter but responded with 54 unanswered points.

"It's huge," Eagles coach Aaron Masden said of clinching a playoff spot. "We've got to start with these guys in the middle of August, most of them never playing football before.

"To get them to gel together, understand the game and get into the playoffs is a great testament to the hard work these kids are doing."

Spring Mountain (6-2, 4-1) forced seven turnovers, including Tiras Hamilton's 41-yard interception return for a touchdown and Brandon Whitfield's 19-yard fumble return for a score.

Henderson International (2-5, 1-3) fumbled 10 times, losing six.

Spring Mountain's James Maestas carried seven times for 140 yards, including TD runs of 67 and 69 yards.

• Moapa Valley 39, Boulder City 7 -- At Boulder City, Matt Newton scored four touchdowns as the Pirates (4-3, 1-0 3A Southern) downed the Eagles (5-3, 0-1).

Newton ran for 117 yards and had TD runs of 12 and 49 yards. He also caught two passes for 74 yards, including a 56-yard TD reception, and returned an interception 47 yards for a score.

Moapa Valley junior Zach Waite ran for 123 yards on 12 carries and had touchdown runs of 45 and 23 yards.

Boulder City senior quarterback Ross LaMarca threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to junior receiver Austin Freauf in the closing seconds.

-- Jim Konst

• Calvary Chapel 12, White Pine 0 -- At The Meadows, Cody Taylor passed for 92 yards and rushed for 96 to lead the Lions (2-4, 2-3 2A Southern) past the Bobcats (1-5, 1-3).

Taylor, who also had a 3-yard reception, connected with Cody Moreno on a 39-yard TD pass in the third quarter. Justin Cox added a 5-yard touchdown run for the Lions.

Calvary Chapel had 306 yards of offense.

-- Nolan Lister

• Pahranagat Valley 64, Indian Springs 8 -- At Alamo, the Panthers (7-0, 5-0 1A Southern) built a 42-0 halftime lead and coasted past the Thunderbirds.

Pahranagat Valley's Jensen Jones carried eight times for 147 yards and one TD and scored on a 50-yard punt return.

Chasen Malden led Indian Springs (2-4, 1-3) with three receptions for 58 yards, including a 45-yard TD catch.

• Laughlin 45, Sandy Valley 24 -- At Laughlin, Corey Cook rushed for four TDs to help the Cougars (7-1) beat the Sidewinders (1-4).