Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

High School Basketball Picks: Week 5

Attendance in local high school basketball gyms figures to spike this week.

Rivalry games litter the schedule, and if that’s not enough, first place in a number of divisions is also up for grabs in a group of games.

Check below to find picks from Las Vegas Sun sports editors Ray Brewer and Case Keefer.

Week 5

Brewer's Picks
Last Week:
5-4 (.555)

Season:
21-14 (.600)

Brewer vs. Keefer

Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and
Case Keefer attempt to pick
the winning team from prep contests
across the Las Vegas area.

Keefer's Picks
Last Week:
5-4 (.555)

Last Season:
23-12 (.657)

Slight upset here. Don’t count out the Falcons.
Foothill 65, Green Valley 62

Wednesday Jan. 20
Green Valley
at
Foothill

Xavier Jarvis and Ryan Trejo are too strong of a one-two punch.
Green Valley 57, Foothill 55

I’ll take Rancho again. Fingers crossed.
Rancho 59, Basic 54

Wednesday Jan. 20
Basic
at
Rancho

I can’t pick a Rancho game right either, but Basic has really struggled.
Rancho 55, Basic 50

Centennial stops DO’s impressive winning streak.
Centennial 81, Desert Oasis 65

Wednesday Jan. 20
Desert Oasis
at
Centennial

Bulldogs will pull away late after a close game.
Centennial 74, Desert Oasis 66

Always a nice crowd when these teams meet.
Las Vegas 59, Valley 40

Wednesday Jan. 20
Las Vegas
at
Valley

Vikings have lost every game in 2016 by at least double digits.
Las Vegas 66, Valley 51

Watch out for those Skyhawks.
Silverado 65, Canyon Springs 56

Wednesday Jan. 20
Canyon Springs
at
Silverado

Watch out; the Pioneers are coming.
Canyon Springs 68, Silverado 60

My favorite #702hshoops rivalry is interesting again.
Gorman 77, Durango 69

Thursday Jan. 21
Durango
at
Bishop Gorman

In agreement that the Trailblazers will hang tough in this game.
Gorman 72, Durango 65

Coronado should go back-to-back seasons undefeated in the Southeast.
Coronado 80, Foothill 66

Friday Jan. 22
Foothill
at
Coronado

Improvements in Cougars’ backcourt make them even tougher to beat.
Coronado 65, Foothill 54

Faith Lutheran battling Clark for Sunset League bragging rights.
Faith Lutheran 61, Spring Valley 55

Friday Jan. 22
Spring Valley
at
Faith Lutheran

I’m finally on board with the Crusaders.
Faith Lutheran 70, Spring Valley 63

Liberty has no answers for Gorman’s Washington on the inside.
Gorman 57, Liberty 49

Going with the underdog in a game that's bound to come down to the final few possessions.
Liberty 59, Gorman 56

Findlay Prep pulls away late, remains undefeated.
Findlay Prep 70, Gorman 60

Saturday Jan. 23
Findlay Prep
vs.
Bishop Gorman

I’m still recovering from the beatdown Findlay inflicted on our Halloween Hoops All-Star game.
Findlay Prep 85, Gorman 69

For more coverage, check out our high school basketball section.

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