Members of the Boulder City High School football team are pictured during the Las Vegas Sun’s high school football media day at the Red Rock Resort on July 26, 2022. They include, from left, Hunter Moore, Brayden Cook, Dylan Spencer and Caleb Ramsay Brown.
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 | 2 a.m.
The high school football picks column hit a snag last week, posting an 11-5 record.
The biggest surprise? Boulder City.
The Eagles traveled to Mesquite and earned a hard fought 8-6 victory to remain in the thick of the class 3A standings. The parity in the 3A is amazing, as Boulder City only lost to defending state champion Moapa Valley 26-22 earlier in the season.
And Moapa Valley barely beat Pahrump last week 7-6 after stopping a 2-point conversion in the second half. Another close game is expected this week when Boulder City travels to Pahrump.
We’ll take a look at that game and others, looking to build on a 73-13 overall record for the season.
Green Valley at Basic
The Henderson Bowl trophy is coming back to Basic. Basic 23, Green Valley 6
Palo Verde at Foothill
The league opener is a must-win game for both teams if they wish to make the postseason. Foothill 23, Palo Verde 22
Legacy at Canyon Springs
Speaking of must-win games to make the postseason. Legacy 34, Canyon Springs 7.
Liberty at Faith Lutheran
Faith Lutheran is much improved, but Liberty is still Liberty — the state’s second best team behind Gorman. Liberty 29, Faith Lutheran 17
Bishop Gorman at Arbor View
Closer than you think. Bishop Gorman 39, Arbor View 23
Sierra Vista at Shadow Ridge
Shadow Ridge will rush for more than 400 yards. Shadow Ridge 44, Sierra Vista 8.
Durango at Del Sol
Durango regroups after falling last week to a class 5A foe. Durango 35, Del Sol 15
Boulder City at Pahrump
Schedule makers did no favors for Boulder City, which must travel to Mesquite and Pahrump in back-to-back weeks. Pahrump 9, Boulder City 8
Rancho at Moapa Valley
Moapa Valley has its best effort of the season. Moapa Valley 43, Rancho 0
Desert Pines at Centennial
Desert Pines is well-rested after bye week. Desert Pines 42, Centennial 0
Bonanza at Coronado
Coronado back on track after struggles last week against Silverado. Coronado 50, Bonanza 0
Chaparral at Silverado
Not a good spot for my Cowboys. Silverado 61, Chaparral 0
Sunrise Mountain at Desert Oasis
Anyone have a coin? Desert Oasis 26, Sunrise Mountain 24
Valley at Western
Love when old-school Vegas schools play each other on Friday night. Western 13, Valley 12
Mojave at Spring Valley
Spring Valley won’t be shut out this week. Spring Valley 28, Mojave 15
Las Vegas at Clark
It’s time to mention Las Vegas in the conversation for the best teams in class 4A. Las Vegas 39, Clark 13
