Bishop Gorman moves to No. 1 in national football rankings

Las Vegas Review-Journal

9 years ago

Bishop Gorman head coach Kenny Sanchez and starting quarterback Tate Martell embrace after their 35-14 victory over Chandler, Ariz., during their high school football game at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015. Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Bishop Gorman running back Biaggio Walsh scores a touchdown against Chandler, AZ in the first quarter of their high school football game at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015. Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Bishop Gorman’s football team moved to No. 1 in in USA Today’s national football rankings, which were released Monday.

The Gaels defeated Chandler (Ariz.) 35-14 on Saturday in their season opener. Chandler fell from No. 20 to No. 25 in the rankings.

Last week’s No. 1 team, De La Salle (Calif.) lost 26-21 to Trinity (Texas). The No. 2 team, Miami Central, lost 38-14 to DeMatha (Md.).

De La Salle fell to No. 21, and Miami Central dropped out of the top 25.

Gorman finished the 2014 season atop the national rankings. The Gaels play at Bingham (Utah) on Friday.