Rattlers force seven turnovers, rout Crusaders

By NEIL GREPKE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

September 21, 2012 - 11:56 pm

Mojave (3-2, 1-0 I-A Sunset) forced seven turnovers and converted the first six into touchdowns on the way to a 45-13 road victory over Faith Lutheran (2-3, 0-1) on Friday.

Marcus Hines made two interceptions, returning the first 62 yards for the game’s first touchdown and setting up another TD with a 37-yard runback. He also returned a fumble 18 yards for a score.

Ty Flanagan rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries, and Zack Arave threw for a score and rushed for 58 yards. Mojave’s defense recorded seven sacks.

Faith Lutheran’s Shawn Balva passed for 139 yards and also made two interceptions as a defensive back.

Arbor View cornerback Teddy Johnson (5) attempts to tackle Bishop Gorman running back Jonathan ...

High school football state championship matchups, times set

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 16, 2024 - 6:57 pm

The matchups for all seven Nevada high school football state championship games are locked in, including a quadrupleheader Nov. 26 at Allegiant Stadium.

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.

Faith Lutheran celebrates beating Shadow Ridge in their NIAA Class 5A Division II Southern Leag ...

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.

Centennial running back Khy Harris (5) celebrates his touchdown with Jayden Thomas (1) during a ...

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 teammates celebrate winning a Class 5A Division I state semifinal football game betw ...

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

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 17, 2024 - 1:21 am

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.

Bishop Gorman wide receiver Kaina Watson, right, stretches for a touchdown as Liberty defensive ...

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.

Arbor View wide receiver Damani Warren (3) eases into the end zone against Liberty defenders du ...

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.

Faith Lutheran senior Alexander Rogers (15) looks to throw the ball during the 5A Division II S ...

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.

Centennial wide receiver Dale Flores Jr. (7) runs the ball during a football game at Las Vegas ...

Football forecast: High school playoff predictions for Week 14

By Alex Wright / RJ

November 14, 2024 - 6:30 am

Review-Journal high school reporters Alex Wright and Jeff Wollard predict the winners of football games each week. Here are their picks for Week 14’s playoff games.

Centennial players celebrate a state championship win over Sunrise Mountain during a class 4A s ...

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.