Silverado quarterback Brandon Tunnell (#11) passes under pressure from the Shadow Ridge defense during a high school football game at Silverado Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.
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Can Gorman, Silverado repeat?
Another season of high school football begins Friday night with a similar storyline: Gorman is the team to beat in the class 5A; Silverado in the class 4A. Can anyone dethrone the 2021 state champs? Case and Ray discuss on the maiden edition of Prep Sports Now in 2022.
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The countdown is over.
High school football teams throughout Nevada open their seasons this week, meaning it’s time for another tradition: Projecting the winners. Last season, we posted a 142-31 record.
It’s important to note this column is designed to add excitement to the week and not to criticize individual players or programs.
Speaking of traditions, we’ll post our initial Prep Sports Now podcast of the season on Tuesday.
Here’s wishing everyone a safe and fun season. We’ll be there every step of the way to celebrate your accomplishments.
Shadow Ridge at Durango
Shadow Ridge is one of the favorites in the class 4A. They make an opening night statement in the Thursday Night Lights television game. Shadow Ridge 43, Durango 0
Foothill at Austintown Fitch (Ohio)
Winning on the road is a challenge, especially when going across the county. Austintown Fitch 51, Foothill 13
Desert Pines at Orem (Utah)
Orem played last week, and that’s significant with first-game mistakes. Orem 26, Desert Pines 23
Corner Canyon (Utah) at Bishop Gorman
Closer than you think, as Corner Canyon has a strong passing attack. Gorman 42, Cooper Canyon 24
Basic at Desert Oasis
You read it here first: The Wolf Pack is back. Basic 43, Desert Oasis 18
Virgin Valley at Eldorado
Virgin Valley has visions of another meaningful playoff run. Virgin Valley 34, Eldorado 12
Legacy at Sierra Vista
Legacy could have been part of the preseason top 10. Legacy 27, Sierra Vista 7
Slam Academy at Western
This could be the best team in SLAM’s brief history. Slam 42, Western 0
Clark at Cheyenne
Anyone have a coin? Clark 15, Cheyenne 13
Palo Verde at Liberty
Liberty quarterback Tyrese Smith stars in his varsity debut. Liberty 45, Palo Verde 0
Del Sol at Mojave
I didn’t pick one Del Sol game correctly last season. Let’s change that. Mojave 14, Del Sol 6
Snow Canyon (Utah) at Arbor View
Arbor View’s offense has too many options. Arbor View 38, Snow Canyon 20
Silverado at Centennial
This will be the game of the week. Silverado 27, Centennial 23
Chaparral at Spring Valley
Spring Valley has the best player in defender Kelze Howard. Chaparral has the better team. Chaparral 20, Spring Valley 16
Cimarron-Memorial at Coronado
Coronado will be a contender in the class 4A. Coronado 34, Cimarron-Memorial 19
Sunrise Mountain at Valley
Coach Chris Sawyers is a difference maker for Sunrise Mountain. Sunrise Mountain 42, Valley 0
Arcadia (Calif.) at Canyon Springs
MaxPreps says Arcadia is the 737th best program in California. Canyon Springs is the No. 1 team in North Las Vegas. Canyon Springs 32, Arcadia 16
Reed at Faith Lutheran
Rule No. 1: Never take a Reno team against a Las Vegas team. Faith Lutheran 27, Reed 15
Hurricane (Utah) at Moapa Valley
This is usually a great opening matchup, but Hurricane is down this year. Moapa Valley 31, Hurricane 15
