Foothill will not play in the Thursday Night Lights football game because of positive COVID-19 tests in its program. Basic will host Cheyenne.
Jason Orts
Jason Orts is a born-and-raised Texan who has more than a decade of experience covering high school sports there. The last six of those came as the high school sports coordinator at the Waco Tribune-Herald, where he also covered a myriad of Baylor University sports. Orts was the sports editor of the University Star at Texas State University prior to beginning his professional career.
Bishop Gorman keeps the No. 1 spot in the Review-Journal’s Southern Nevada Class 5A football rankings after edging Miami Central (Florida) last week.
No. 1 Silverado was off last week, and No. 2 Shadow Ridge held off Durango. No. 3 Coronado, No. 4 Desert Oasis and new No. 5 Clark posted impressive wins.
Moapa Valley dominated No. 3 Boulder City 54-14 last week to strengthen its grip on the No. 1 spot in the Review-Journal’s Southern Nevada Class 3A football rankings.
The Palo Verde boys and Faith Lutheran girls are ranked No. 1 in the Southern Nevada Soccer Coaches Association Week 2 polls.
Sophomore Micah Alejado led Bishop Gorman on an 80-yard TD march in the fourth quarter, and Miami Central’s last-second field goal missed as the Gaels won 21-20.
It was only two years ago that Centennial played for a state championship. The rebuilding Bulldogs picked up their first win, 9-8 over Legacy on Friday.
Jordan Pollard ran for two touchdowns, Rylan Walter threw for two, and Faith Lutheran scored the final 24 points to pull away from Damonte Ranch on Friday night.
Check out the top performances from Friday’s high school action in Southern Nevada.
Check out the top performances from Thursday’s high school soccer and volleyball action.
High school football teams will have more players available after a temporary rule allowed students to become eligible after a three-week grade check.
Check out the top performances from Wednesday’s high school soccer and volleyball action.
Sierra Vista rallied from two sets down to stun Faith Lutheran in five sets in a girls volleyball match Wednesday night.
Moapa Valley stays in the top spot in the Review-Journal’s Southern Nevada Class 3A football rankings but should be challenged this week by No. 3 Boulder City.
Silverado takes over the No. 1 spot in the Review-Journal’s Southern Nevada Class 4A football rankings after bumping off former No. 1 Shadow Ridge 50-29.