Roundup: Legacy passing game shines in win over Basic — PHOTOS

Legacy cornerback/wide receiver Jayden Bridgewater (4) runs the ball during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy wide receiver Dominic Oliver (1) carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown as he bypasses Basic defense during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy cornerback/wide receiver Jayden Bridgewater (4) celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy wide receiver Dominic Oliver (1) carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Basic’s Christopher McKenzie (7) keeps hold of the ball as Legacy’s Martel McKenzie (22) grabs hold of him during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy’s home crowd is shaded from the sun during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy teammates Dominic Oliver (1) and Jordan Thompson-Woods (7) celebrate a touchdown by Oliver during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy cornerback/wide receiver Jayden Bridgewater (4) runs the ball for a touchdown during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy cornerback/wide receiver Jayden Bridgewater (4) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Dominic Oliver (1) during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy wide receiver Dominic Oliver (1) goes down as Donovan Glover (1) covers him during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy wide receiver Dominic Oliver (1) reacts after failing to catch a pass near the end zone during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy quarterback Aidan Crawford (9) rolls out of the pocket during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Basic quarterback Jayveon Rose (9) throws the ball during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy wide receivers Dominic Oliver (1) and Jordan Thompson-Woods celebrate a touchdown during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Basic quarterback Jayveon Rose (9) passes the ball as Legacy defensive end Derrick Marshall (2) inches in on him during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Basic’s Silvan David (17) reacts to a call by a referee during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy halfback Zion Henderson looks to evade tacklers during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Legacy linebacker/halfback Caden Bridgewater is seen during a football game between Legacy and Basic at Legacy High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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By Jeff Wollard Las Vegas Review-Journal

August 16, 2024 - 11:36 pm

Updated August 16, 2024 - 11:52 pm

Senior quarterback Aidan Crawford was in midseason form Friday, passing for 309 yards and four touchdowns to lead Legacy to a 34-20 home win over Basic.

Jordan Thompson-Woods added 116 receiving yards and two TDs for Legacy, which led 27-0 at halftime.

The Longhorns next host Highland (Idaho) at 6 p.m. Friday. Basic hosts Las Vegas at 6 p.m. Friday.

— Faith Lutheran 25, Desert Hills (Utah) 23: At Faith Lutheran, Liam Radke nailed a 32-yard field goal with five seconds remaining to lift the Crusaders past the Thunder. Faith Lutheran led 22-14 after three quarters, but Desert Hills battled back to set up the dramatic ending.

The Crusaders play at Bakersfield Christian (California) at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

— Foothill 34, SLAM Academy 14: At Basic, Jaymen Tiss and Bryce Rodriguez each had TD receptions, and the Falcons jumped to a 20-0 halftime lead and cruised to a win over the Bulls.

Foothill next hosts Sunrise Mountain at 6 p.m. Friday. SLAM plays at Mohave (Arizona) at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

— Las Vegas 27, Palo Verde 6: At Las Vegas, Tanner Vibabul passed for two TDs and ran for two more as the Wildcats controlled the pace throughout in a victory over the Panthers.

Las Vegas plays at Basic at 6 p.m. Friday, and Palo Verde plays at Reno at noon Saturday.

— Boulder City 43, Valley 0: At Valley, Easton Welbourne caught three TD passes and ran for another score to help the Eagles cruise to a win over the Vikings.

Boulder City, which led 36-0 at halftime, has a bye next week. Valley hosts Bonanza at 6 p.m. Friday.

— Cadence 42, Rancho 0: At Rancho, Levi Jones rushed for three TDs, and the Cougars jumped to a 27-0 halftime lead en route to a season-opening victory over the Rams.

Both teams have byes next week.

— Democracy Prep 22, Sloan Canyon 8: At Sloan Canyon, Dayvone White had five sacks for the Blue Knights in a victory over the Pirates.

Democracy Prep plays at Western at 6 p.m. Friday, and Sloan Canyon hosts Clark at 6 p.m. Friday.

— Desert Oasis 44, Del Sol 0: At Desert Oasis, Vincent Hales logged 359 yards of total offense and passed for five TDs in the Diamondbacks’ victory over the Dragons.

Brayden Vierra-Gonzalez added two TDs for Desert Oasis, which plays at Silverado at 6 p.m. Friday. Del Sol has a bye.

— Moapa Valley 27, Durango 0: At Moapa, Talon Schraft ran for 68 yards and passed for 52 as the Pirates rolled past the Trailblazers.

Ryker Katich returned an interception 35 yards for a TD to help Moapa, which hosts Hurricane (Utah) at 7 p.m. Friday. Durango hosts North View (California) at 7 p.m. Friday.

— Virgin Valley 24, Somerset-Losee 23: At Losee, Elian Pinto returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown, and the Bulldogs nipped the Lions.

Virgin Valley hosts Chaparral at 7 p.m. Friday, and Losee plays at Eldorado at 6 p.m. Friday.