Diamondbacks rush for five scores, defeat Trailblazers

By ADAM BERCHIN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

October 30, 2014 - 11:22 pm

Desert Oasis (2-7, 1-3 Northwest) rushed for 237 yards and five Thursday scores en route to a 35-13 home a win over Durango.

Durango opened the scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run by Leontre Austin, but Brannon Flowers returned the ensuing kickoff 52 yards and six plays later Angelo Craig scored n a 15-yard run. Qwade Huff and Franco Rocco each rushed for a second-quarter score to give Desert Oasis a 21-6 lead at the half.

Troy Smidt Jr. caught a 14-yard TD pass from Jonathan Schofield to cut the Trailblazer deficit to eight, but Devin Ford and Landon Vizcarro scored fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns to secure the Diamondback victory.

Bishop Gorman running back Jonathan Coar (21) runs the ball towards the end zone during a high ...

Prep rankings: No changes with 5A No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown looming

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 7, 2024 - 11:31 am

There were no changes atop the Review-Journal’s football rankings. In Class 5A football, No. 2 Arbor View hosts No. 1 Bishop Gorman on Thursday night.

Legacy senior Dominic Oliver (1) leaves the huddle during the Class 5A high school ‘Batt ...

Saturday recap: Legacy makes statement win; short week ahead

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 6, 2024 - 3:16 pm

Legacy rolled past Shadow Ridge on Saturday and faces first-place Faith Lutheran next week in another crucial 5A Division II clash.

Bishop Gorman quarterback Maika Eugenio runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a high sc ...

Roundup: Gorman hands Foothill its 1st loss of season

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

October 5, 2024 - 10:37 pm

Check out the details of Saturday’s high school football action, including wins for Bishop Gorman, Durango, Green Valley and Palo Verde.

Arbor View tight end Zac Fares (88) makes a Desert Pines player miss during the high school foo ...

No. 2 Arbor View pulls away in 2nd half against Desert Pines — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 5, 2024 - 7:42 pm

Arbor View quarterback Thaddeus Thatcher threw three second-half touchdown passes to help the Aggies claim a home win over Desert Pines on Saturday afternoon.

Coronado linebacker William Bittman (43) signals his fumble recovery and the new direction of p ...

No. 4 Coronado shrugs off injuries, rolls past Basic — PHOTOS

By Damon Seiters / RJ

October 5, 2024 - 7:15 pm

Coronado, No. 4 in the Review-Journal’s Class 5A rankings, romped to a road win over Basic on Saturday with help from stars on offense and defense.

Coronado defensive back JJ Buchanan (6) brushes off a tackle attempt after an interception by B ...

UPDATED: Saturday’s high school scores, top football performances

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

October 5, 2024 - 9:35 pm

Check out the scores and top performances from Saturday’s high school football, tennis, soccer and girls volleyball action.

Legacy quarterback Aidan Crawford (9) hands the ball to halfback Zaione Henderson (5) during th ...

Midseason report: How are high school football races shaping up?

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 4, 2024 - 8:00 am

Here’s a look at how each league is shaping up halfway through the Southern Nevada high school football season.

Coronado quarterback Aiden Krause (10) celebrates with senior JJ Buchanan (6) after throwing a ...

Saturday’s high school football games to watch

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

October 4, 2024 - 2:30 pm

Coronado, Arbor View and Green Valley highlight this week’s slate of high school football games, which are taking place Saturday.

Arbor View tight end Zac Fares (88) avoids Coronado defensive back Isaiah Colbert (2) during th ...

Football forecast: High school predictions for Week 8

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 3, 2024 - 2:20 pm

Review-Journal high school reporters Alex Wright and Jeff Wollard predict the winners of selected football games each week. This week all games are Saturday.

Faith Lutheran senior Alexander Rogers (15) looks to throw the ball during the high school foot ...

Prep rankings: New No. 3 and more shuffling in 5A football

By Alex Wright / RJ

October 1, 2024 - 12:08 am

For the second week in a row, there’s a new team in the No. 3 spot in the Review-Journal’s Class 5A football rankings. Bishop Gorman remains No. 1, and Arbor View is No. 2.