Class 3A football rankings: No. 1 Moapa Valley gets playoff bye

By Jason Orts

Las Vegas Review-Journal

3 years ago

Moapa Valley quarterback Peyton Neilson avoids a sack during the Hammer Game against Virgin Val ... — Moapa Valley quarterback Peyton Neilson avoids a sack during the Hammer Game against Virgin Valley on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at Jeff Keel Stadium. Moapa Valley won 46-28. (Lindsey Smith, Special to the Review Journal)

Southern Nevada Class 3A football rankings

1. Moapa Valley (9-0)

2. Virgin Valley (7-2)

3. Pahrump Valley (4-3)

4. SLAM Nevada (7-3)

5. Valley (3-6)

Around 3A: Moapa Valley will rest after winning the Hammer Game over Virgin Valley 46-28 to win the Desert League title. The Pirates will host the Valley at SLAM Nevada winner next week. … Virgin Valley opens its playoff run by hosting Eldorado on Thursday. … Pahrump Valley has won four straight and outscored its last three opponents 138-6. The Mountain League champion Trojans have a bye this week and will host the Eldorado at Virgin Valley winner next week. … SLAM Nevada makes its playoff debut when it meets Valley at Eldorado on Thursday. … Valley will look to avenge a 31-13 loss to SLAM Nevada on Sept. 3.

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