Foothill running back Keshawn Wilridge (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during a high school football game against Centennial at Foothill in Henderson Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 | 2 a.m.
The high school football picks column is off to a strong start, only losing one game last week and sitting with a 46-6 record through three weeks of the season.
Sierra Vista’s victory against Sunrise Mountain last week was the only game standing in the way of an undefeated record.
Let’s keep the hot streak going.
THURSDAY
Coronado at Green Valley
This is a significant upgrade in competition for undefeated Coronado (2-0). Green Valley 31, Coronado 20
FRIDAY
Hamilton (Ariz.) at Bishop Gorman
It’s rare for Gorman (2-1) to have a game circled on its calendar. This week is about revenge. Gorman 41, Hamilton 13
Bakersfield Christian (Calif.) at Faith Lutheran
Mike Sanford is working his magic with the Crusaders (3-0), who are undefeated and playing at a high level. Faith Lutheran 24, Bakersfield Christian 21
Liberty at Atascocita (Texas)
One week, the Patriots (1-2) are in Utah. The next, it’s San Diego. And now, Texas. Great experience. Atascocita 36, Liberty 18
Clayton Valley (Calif.) at Canyon Springs
Clayton Valley beat Canyon Springs in 2019. Clayton Valley 31, Canyon Springs 12
Shadow Ridge at Palo Verde
Shadow Ridge (2-1) should have its way running the ball. Shadow Ridge 36, Palo Verde 7
Slam Academy vs. Moapa Valley
Sticking with one of the theories Keefer hates: Name on the front of the jersey. Moapa Valley 21, Slam 19
Boulder City at Western
Eagles should have beaten Moapa Valley last week. Boulder City 54, Western 0
Basic at Chaparral
This used to be a decent rivalry in the 1980s. Basic 31, Chaparral 18
Legacy at Centennial
Centennial showed some signs of life in the second half last week. Centennial 19, Legacy 7
Bonanza at Clark
Clark gets its first win of the season. Clark 29, Bonanza 8
Foothill at Desert Pines
Desert Pines hasn’t been scored on in two weeks. Desert Pines 38, Foothill 13
Cimarron-Memorial at Durango
Maverik Cormier has been great the past two weeks for Durango — wins against Sierra Vista and Rancho. Durango 34, Cimarron-Memorial 13
Desert Oasis at Spring Valley
Looks like I’ll be joining Keefer on the Spring Valley bandwagon this week. Spring Valley 24, Desert Oasis 22
Mojave at Las Vegas
Chalk one up for the Wildcats, who could be considered a sleeper in the class 4A.
Sierra Vista at Silverado
Sooner or later Silverado will be in a close game. Could this be this week? Silverado 39, Sierra Vista 15
Sunrise Mountain at Lomond (Utah)
Traveling out of state doesn’t treat the Miners kindly. Lomond 41, Sunrise Mountain 19
SATURDAY
Mountain Pointe (Ariz.) vs. Arbor View at Bishop Gorman
Showcase game a perfect spot for Arbor View to make statement. Arbor View 31, Mountain Pointe 21.
