Pirates run past Eldorado
Moapa Valley used a potent rushing attack Friday to cruise to a 48-12 road victory over Eldorado.
The Pirates (3-1) rushed for 222 yards, led by Braeden St. John’s 99 yards and three scores. Trystin Lehman ran for 66 yards and two touchdowns for Moapa Valley, ranked No. 2 in Class 3A.
Moapa Valley scored early and often, building a 41-0 lead at the half thanks to that run game and two touchdown passes from quarterback Luke Bennett to wideout Chase Hoy.
Eldorado struggled to gain traction on either side of the ball, falling behind 48-0 in the third quarter before scoring for the first time.
Quarterback Jalen Malone led the Sundevils (1-1), throwing for 85 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for 35 yards.
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