The Cleat is the prize for the winner of the annual football game between Chaparral and Eldorado.
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 | 2 a.m.
It is rivalry week on the high school football gridiron in Las Vegas.
On Thursday, Sierra Vista will host Desert Oasis in a battle of neighboring southwest Las Vegas schools.
Then on Friday, it’s two classic games that have been around for decades: Chaparral at Eldorado in the Cleat Game and Las Vegas at Rancho in the Bone Game.
The picks column went 16-2 last week and sits at 62-8 overall for the season — an impressive 89%.
Let’s keep the momentum going.
Desert Oasis at Sierra Vista
Anyone have a coin? Sierra Vista 32, Desert Oasis 19
Chaparral at Eldorado
I’m not picking against my Cowboys in the Cleat Game. Chaparral 31, Eldorado 29
Las Vegas at Rancho
As they say at Las Vegas, “The bone stays home.” Las Vegas 47, Rancho 13
Arbor View at Green Valley
Arbor View won’t be looking past Green Valley, even with a date against Bishop Gorman up next. Arbor View 43, Green Valley 12
Canyon Springs at Faith Lutheran
Did you know Faith Lutheran in undefeated? Faith Lutheran 43, Canyon Springs 0
Palo Verde at Centennial
Centennial accounts for 38% of my eight inaccurate selections. Yet, I’m back on the Bulldogs. Centennial 20, Palo Verde 12
Brookwood (Georgia) at Bishop Gorman
Gorman will put on a show for the ESPNU audience. Gorman 49, Brookwood 7
Kamehameha (Hawaii) at Liberty
Liberty is finally back playing at home — and finally back in the win column. Liberty 41, Kamehameha 18
Durango at Legacy
Durango is 3-1 overall, but Legacy marks a significant increase in competition. Legacy 28, Durango 23
Shadow Ridge at Foothill
Shadow Ridge beats a class 5A opponent in final tuneup for 4A league games. Shadow Ridge 31, Foothill 15
Bonanza at Del Sol
The team that scores first wins. Del Sol 12, Bonanza 8
Cheyenne at Mojave
This isn’t the most heated North Las Vegas rivalry, but this game will be the closest. Mojave 17, Cheyenne 13
Silverado at Coronado
If any team is going to challenge Silverado, it’s Coronado. Silverado 49, Coronado 19
Spring Valley at Basic
The schedule gets tougher this week for Basic. Basic 19, Spring Valley 16
Sunrise Mountain at Clark
Sunrise Mountain snaps a two-game losing skid. Sunrise Mountain 30, Clark 18
Moapa Valley at Pahrump Valley
Closer than you think, as Pahrump is the most physical team in the 3A. Moapa Valley 20, Pahrump 14
Virgin Valley at Boulder City
Virgin Valley has the better team — barely. Virgin Valley 14, Boulder City 13
Slam Academy at Valley
Slam Academy makes quick work of the Vikings. Slam 50, Valley 0
