O’Connor, Lincoln County beat Needles

Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 16, 2015 - 11:40 pm

McClain O'Connor had a hand in four touchdowns on Friday to lead Lincoln County to a 43-35 road win at Needles.

O'Connor ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more as the Lynx moved into a first-place tie in the Division III Southern League.

O'Connor completed 13 of 16 passes for 283 yards for Lincoln County, which now is 7-1, 5-1 in the league. Landon Smith had 180 receiving yards for the Lynx.

Derek Wagstaff and Trenton Poe-Evans each scored two touchdowns for the Mustangs (6-1, 5-1).

SLAM Academy senior Damien Nevil, left, tackles Churchill County junior Carson Melendy, right, ...

SLAM Academy stops 2-point try to return to 3A title game — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 16, 2024 - 6:23 pm

SLAM Academy denied a 2-point conversion in double overtime in a 3A state semifinal. The Bulls will face Truckee for the title for the third straight season.

Lake Mead wide receiver Bowe Farmer (11) is pushed out of bounds on the carry by Pershing Count ...

Class 3A/2A/1A football capsules: SLAM eyes state, Lake Mead rebuilds

By Alex Wright / RJ

August 14, 2024 - 7:00 am

SLAM Academy looks to break through in Class 3A after losing the past two state title games, while 2A state champ Lake Mead Academy is dealing with changes.

2A/1A state roundup: Lake Mead, Pahranagat Valley boys eliminated

By Jacob Powers / RJ

February 23, 2024 - 12:29 am

The Lake Mead Academy boys lost in the Class 2A state semifinals, and the Pahranagat Valley boys and girls fell in the 1A quarterfinals Thursday.

SLAM Academy DE Andre Cade (0) celebrates a sack on Truckee QB Julian Hall (14) during the seco ...

Football roundup: SLAM, Lake Mead advance to state title games

By Alex Wright and Jeff Wollard / RJ

November 11, 2023 - 6:50 pm

SLAM Academy defeated Elko in a 3A state semifinal, and Lake Mead Academy rolled past Incline in a 2A state semifinal Saturday.

Green Valley wide receiver Ben Byington (19) carries the ball during a game against Foothill at ...

Roundup: Receiver’s big game helps Green Valley upset Basic

By Alex Wright and Jeff Wollard / RJ

November 3, 2023 - 11:53 pm

Green Valley upset top-seeded and league champion Basic behind three touchdowns from wide receiver Ben Byington in a 5A Division II Southern League semifinal.

Shadow Ridge quarterback Coen Coloma (8) runs with the ball for a touchdown during a game again ...

Top 5 high school football games for Week 7

By Alex Wright / RJ

September 28, 2023 - 9:47 am

Silverado hosts Shadow Ridge in a rematch of the last two Class 4A state championship games to highlight the Southern Nevada Week 7 high school football schedule.

Class 2A football preview capsules: New champ will be crowned

By Alex Wright / RJ

August 14, 2023 - 6:05 am

With reigning Class 2A state champion The Meadows moving up to 3A, teams are looking to chart their paths toward a title.

The Meadows' Sean Gosse (7) raises the trophy to celebrate after defeating Lincoln County to wi ...

The Meadows fights off Lincoln County for 2A state title — PHOTOS

By Ron Kantowski / RJ

November 21, 2022 - 7:37 pm

The Meadows became the first Southern Nevada team to win the Class 2A football title since 2009 when the Mustangs earned their second of back-to-back championships.