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Las Vegas Review-Journal

June 7, 2019 - 8:52 am

The Richard Nelson Courage Award is named for the former Chaparral football player who overcame obstacles in his life to shine on the field and earn a football scholarship.

Nelson, who was the award’s first winner, lost his life during his freshman year in college.

This year’s winner of the Richard Nelson Courage Award is Desert Pines junior three-sport athlete Darnell Washington.

Washington competes in track and basketball for the Jaguars and is highly-regarded football recruit as a tight end on the Jaguars’ football team.

Find out more about Washington’s story by watching the video.

Faith Lutheran stops 2-point try in OT to return to title game — PHOTOS

By Lucas Gordon Special to the / RJ

November 15, 2024 - 11:51 pm

Faith Lutheran will play for the Class 5A Division II state title again after surviving a tense battle with Shadow Ridge in the Southern League title game.

Roundup: Centennial powers into 5A Division III title game

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

November 15, 2024 - 11:34 pm

Centennial romped past Desert Oasis in the Class 5A Division III Southern League title game Friday, and the 4A state championship game is set.

Arbor View downs Coronado, advances to 1st state title game — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 15, 2024 - 11:31 pm

Arbor View scored four rushing touchdowns to defeat Coronado in a Class 5A Division I state semifinal and advance to the program’s first football state title game.

Gorman takes over in 2nd half, rolls to title game — PHOTOS

By Damon Seiters / RJ

November 15, 2024 - 11:22 pm

The Bishop Gorman football team led Liberty only 14-3 at halftime, but ended up cruising to victory in a Class 5A Division I state semifinal.

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5A Division I teams to battle for spot in state title game Friday

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 14, 2024 - 2:25 pm

The Class 5A Division I state football semifinals take place Friday, with Bishop Gorman hosting Liberty and Coronado traveling to Arbor View.

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Preps preview: Faith Lutheran puts unbeaten record on the line

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

November 14, 2024 - 10:41 am

While the Class 5A Division I teams are battling for survival in semifinal games Friday, most other divisions will see regional championship action.

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Football forecast: High school playoff predictions for Week 14

By Alex Wright / RJ

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High school football realignment proposal rejected

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 13, 2024 - 5:34 pm

The NIAA Board of Control voted down a football realignment proposal Wednesday that would have used a selection committee to determine the 5A and 4A playoff teams.