High School Football Picks: Week 9

Basic remains in a first-place tie in Southeast.
Basic 40, Del Sol 22

Pick your poison, Dragons — Antraye Johnson or DeVonte Boyd.
Basic 49, Del Sol 20

This is Gorman’s toughest league game since 2006. Seriously.
Gorman 43, Centennial 10

Best of luck to the Bulldogs. They're going to need it.
Gorman 56, Centennial 6

When was the last time Las Vegas lost two straight league games?
Silverado 24, Las Vegas 19

Not sure, Ray, but the Wildcats are probably going to lose three this season.
Silverado 30, Las Vegas 21

Everyone repeat after me, ‘C-Springs’.
Canyon Springs 45, Valley 0

Vikings have gotten better. They won't get shut out.
Canyon Springs 36, Valley 13

Foothill's trainer has been the Falcons MVP. Ouch.
Coronado 40, Foothill 18

Cougars are gunning hard for the second-place finish in the Southeast.
Coronado 35, Foothill 17

Poor Eldorado — they got the worst of realignment.
Liberty 54, Eldorado 0

The halftime show at Liberty will be more exciting than the game. Trust me on this — sometimes there's a fire-twirler.
Liberty 48, Eldorado 7

Palo Verde doesn’t loss league games. It’s that simple.
Palo Verde 33, Durango 13

Trailblazers play their best game of the season, but still lose.
Palo Verde 34, Durango 24

Arbor View won’t get caught looking ahead to next week against Palo Verde.
Arbor View 53, Sierra Vista 0

Is this Arbor View's homecoming game? Should be.
Arbor View 66, Sierra Vista 7

Shadow Ridge still fighting for last playoff spot.
Shadow Ridge 31, Spring Valley 22

Here's to hoping the Grizzlies can put it together for one night.
Spring Valley 34, Shadow Ridge 30

Bonanza snaps four-game losing skid.
Bonanza 23, Desert Oasis 19

Realignment was devastating to these two teams, which are a combined 2-12 a year after they both made the playoffs.
Desert Oasis 27, Bonanza 20

Legacy secures a playoff spot.
Legacy 38, Cimarron 26

Torn on this game, but the Longhorns were too good last week.
Legacy 28, Cimarron 27

Green Valley wins its sixth straight. That’s impressive.
Green Valley 48, Rancho 7

These Gators are feisty and fiery.
Green Valley 56, Rancho 7

Cheyenne, as expected, finishes league play undefeated.
Cheyenne 50, Clark 12

With apologies to Green Valley, Cheyenne had the most impressive performance of the night last Friday.
Cheyenne 61, Clark 20

Faith Lutheran gets ready for the postseason with easy victory.
Faith Lutheran 43, Western 14

Crusaders are a tough team to figure out, but that won't matter this week.
Faith Lutheran 34, Western 13

Mojave adds to its solid season.
Mojave 40, Pahrump Valley 0

Can't say enough good things about the Rattlers.
Mojave 38, Pahrump Valley 8

This will be Moapa Valley’s stiffest challenge until the state title game.
Moapa Valley 31, Desert Pines 20

Won't be close.
Moapa Valley 49, Desert Pines 13

Hate to say this, but BC ends my Cowboys’ season.
Boulder City 40, Chaparral 19

Give your Cowboys some credit, Brewer. They'll keep it respectable.
Boulder City 31, Chaparral 18

Virgin Valley will do its part to stay alive in the race for the playoffs.
Virgin Valley 32, Sunrise Mountain 0

Bulldogs are dealing with some injuries.
Virgin Valley 28, Sunrise Mountain 15