Desert Pines running back #5 Greg Burrell celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Faith Lutheran during a football game at Desert Pines High School Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 | 2 a.m.
This high school football season in Southern Nevada has featured little suspense.
The teams many have expected to win have done just that, as this picks column is 131-22 on the season after posting a 16-1 record last week.
The great teams are dominating, with defending state champion Bishop Gorman (5A), Silverado (4A) and Moapa Valley (3A) sporting undefeated records as we head into the last week of the regular season Friday.
Silverado hasn’t lost since 2019 and has given up just 23 points in nine games. Moapa Valley, which has been playing football for decades, has won a program-best won 24-straight games.
And nationally ranked Bishop Gorman is so much better than everyone on its schedule the Gaels have outscored opponents 190-0 in winning their last three games.
This week won’t feature much of a challenge for Gorman or Silverado, but Moapa Valley will have its hands full against rival Virgin Valley (7-1) in the annual Hammer Game. And, after weeks of blowouts, Liberty will finally be tested against Desert Pines in the league championship game.
Let’s project some winners:
Canyon Springs at Arbor View
Arbor View makes quick work of the Pioneers. Arbor View 45, Canyon Springs 0
Moapa Valley at Virgin Valley
Anyone have a coin? Moapa Valley 20, Virgin Valley 19
Desert Pines at Liberty
Closer than you think. Liberty 38, Desert Pines 29
Green Valley at Faith Lutheran
Loser gets Bishop Gorman in opening round of the playoffs. Green Valley 23, Faith Lutheran 17
Coronado at Sierra Vista
Coronado gears up for the playoffs with commanding victory. Coronado 35, Sierra Vista 6
Cimarron-Memorial at Sunrise Mountain
Spartans win a third straight game heading into the playoffs. Cimarron-Memorial 34, Sunrise Mountain 12
Shadow Ridge at Spring Valley
Shadow Ridge takes down Spring Valley, but it won’t be easy. Shadow Ridge 35, Spring Valley 23
Del Sol at Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a contender in the class 4A. Las Vegas 52, Del Sol 0
Palo Verde at Legacy
Panthers get to .500 on the season. Palo Verde 29, Legacy 17
Bonanza at Mojave
Ratters win first game since Sept. 2. Mojave 38, Bonanza 19
Foothill at Bishop Gorman
Gorman has won 190-0 over the last three weeks. Gorman 65, Foothill 0
Western at Rancho
Rancho wins, first ticket to playoffs. Way to go, Rams. Rancho 31, Western 12
Clark at Basic
Basic has a big-time edge in the trenches. Basic 33, Clark 22
Silverado at Desert Oasis
I never thought we’d see a team dominate like Bishop Gorman. Then the 2022 Silverado Skyhawks came along. Silverado 60, Desert Oasis 0
Slam Charter at Eldorado
Eldorado beat Pahrump last week — in Pahrump. Don’t count out the Sundevils. Slam 39, Eldorado 15
Cheyenne at Chaparral
My Cowboys finally get back in the win column. Chaparral 31, Cheyenne 27
