Liberty safety Ryden-james Dacosin (33) celebrates with teammates after making an interception during the first half of a football game against Desert Pines at Liberty High School Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 | 2 a.m.
The defending 5A state champion Bishop Gorman football team outscored Las Vegas opponents 335-0 in five games during the regular season.
Defending 4A state champion Silverado has given up just 23 points on the season.
Reigning 3A champion Moapa Valley hasn’t lost in the last two seasons.
When the playoffs begin Thursday — there are no games Friday because that’s when Nevada Day is observed — it should come as no surprise that the trio of programs are expected to make a deep run. And Gorman and Silverado could win every game by the mercy rule of a running clock.
Like the teams gearing up for a memorable postseason, the picks column is also hitting its stride. It went undefeated last week at 16-0, brining the season record to 147-22.
Let’s take a look at the opening week of the playoffs.
Class 5A
Faith Lutheran at Bishop Gorman
The question is whether or not Faith Lutheran will score, not win. Bishop Gorman 61, Faith Lutheran 0
Foothill at Liberty
This isn’t the week Liberty will be challenged. Liberty 48, Foothill 16
Green Valley at Arbor View
We’ve already seen this move. Arbor View 42, Green Valley 0
Palo Verde at Desert Pines
This will be the closest game of the week in the class 5A. Desert Pines 42, Palo Verde 13
Class 4A
Durango at Sierra Vista
Anyone have a coin? Sierra Vista 20, Durango 18
Spring Valley at Cimarron-Memorial
Spring Valley beat Cimarron by 20 points early this season. Spring Valley 23, Cimarron-Memorial 19
Clark at Desert Oasis
Upset of the week. Clark 24, Desert Oasis 22
Sunrise Mountain at Coronado
This is a good opponent for Coronado to work out its offensive struggles. Coronado 38, Sunrise Mountain 0
Class 3A
Rancho at Boulder City
Rancho rallied to win final its three games to make playoffs, and get a date in tough-to-play Boulder City. Eagles soar at home. Boulder City 33, Rancho 9
Eldorado at Virgin Valley
Don’t be surprised when Virgin Valley is in the state semifinals. Virgin Valley 41, Eldorado 12
