RJ High School Football Rankings — Oct. 18

Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Bishop Gorman head coach Kenny Sanchez runs onto the field with his players prior to the sta ... — Bishop Gorman head coach Kenny Sanchez runs onto the field with his players prior to the start of the game against against De La Salle at Bishop Gorman High School on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @bridgetkbennett

Bishop Gorman’s Brevin Jordan (9) runs past Miami Central’s Robert Hicks lll (1) during the first quarter at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

Bishop Gorman players Duncan Goodrich (79) and Jordan Cabradilla (50) warm up prior to the start of the game against De La Salle at Bishop Gorman High School on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @bridgetkbennett

Bishop Gorman’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson (14) runs the ball as he avoids tackles from De La Salle players during the first half of the game at Bishop Gorman High School on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @bridgetkbennett

Bishop Gorman player Palaie Gaoteote (10) tackles De La Salle player Kairee Robinson (25) during the first half of the game at Bishop Gorman High School on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @bridgetkbennett

Bishop Gorman’s Brevin Jordan (9) dives into the end zone with the ball for a touchdown during the first half of the game at Bishop Gorman High School on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Las Vegas. Bridget Bennett Las Vegas Review-Journal @bridgetkbennett

Class 4A

1. Bishop Gorman (6-2, Last week 1) — The Gaels still haven’t yielded a point to a Nevada school.

2. Liberty (6-1, LW 2) — The Patriots have outscored league opponents 135-26.

3. Arbor View (7-0, LW 3) — The Aggies clinched a fourth straight league title last week.

4. Green Valley (6-1, LW 4) — The Gators are coming off a rivalry win in the “Henderson Bowl.”

5. Foothill (6-1, LW 5) — The Falcons travel to Southeast rival Basic this week.

6. Faith Lutheran (4-3, LW 7) — The Crusaders have won four straight and clinched a home playoff game.

7. Sierra Vista (6-1, LW 9) — The Mountain Lions are idle, and await a matchup with top-ranked Gorman.

8. Legacy (4-3, LW 8) — The Longhorns take on Cimarron-Memorial after a loss to Arbor View.

9. Shadow Ridge (5-2, LW 6) — The Mustangs must rebound after a blowout loss to Faith Lutheran.

10. Canyon Springs (3-4, LW 10) — The Pioneers are clearly the class of the Northeast League.

Class 3A

1. Desert Pines (4-2, LW 1) — The defending 3A state champs were the first Sunrise team to clinch a playoff spot.

2. Mojave (5-2, LW 2) — Tawee Walker has been tough to stop with 863 rushing yards.

3. Virgin Valley (5-2, LW 5) — The Bulldogs captured the “Victory Hammer” with a win at Moapa Valley last week.

4. Moapa Valley (5-2, LW 3) — The Pirates close out Sunrise League play at Del Sol.

5. Chaparral (6-2, LW 4) — The Cowboys host Virgin Valley in a key Thursday night game.

Class 2A

1. Needles (7-0, LW 1) — The Mustangs are coming off a 32-20 win over No. 2 Lincoln County.

2. Lincoln County (5-3, LW 2) — The Lynx look to bounce back against winless Mountain View.

3. Democracy Prep (4-2, LW 3) — The Blue Knights have a key road game against Lake Mead this week.

4. Lake Mead (4-2, LW 4) — The Eagles are coming off a 42-6 win over Mountain View.

5. The Meadows (3-4, LW 5) — The Mustangs rolled to a 52-25 win over Calvary Chapel last week.

Class 1A

1. Pahranagat Valley (7-0, LW 1) — The Panthers proved worthy of the top spot with a 74-26 win over Spring Mountain.

2. Spring Mountain (4-2, LW 2) — The Golden Eagles host Beatty in what could be a battle for second place.

3. Beatty (5-0, LW 3) — Pahranagat Valley isn’t the only undefeated team in the Southern 1A.

4. Tonopah (4-4, LW 4) — Quarterback Dillan Otteson is coming off a nine-TD performance.

5. Indian Springs (1-6, LW 5) — The Thunderbirds have a bye, await Beaver Dam in final regular-season game.