Published Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 | 7 p.m.
Updated Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 | 1:20 a.m.
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Palo vs. Liberty and Gorman's national test headline busy week
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer bring all the ranting and raving any Southern Nevada high school football fan could ever want on the fourth episode of this year's podcast. Brewer further fuels his detractors at Centennial and predicts a lopsided victory in favor of Bishop Gorman. Does Keefer agree? Listen to find out.
It’s rivalry week on the local high school football gridiron.
Foothill visits Silverado in the Victory Bell game, Canyon Springs hosts Cheyenne in a battle of schools located about two miles apart on Alexander Road, and visiting Bonanza and Spring Valley play in the annual Banner Game.
Let’s not forget about the most significant rivalry game being played tonight.
Eldorado couldn't extend its win streak to four games in the annual Cleat Game, as it lost 52-14 at Chaparral. The streak would've equaled Eldorado’s longest in a rivalry that dates back to the 1970s. The bronzed cleat belonged to former Los Angeles Rams great Merlin Olsen, who donated it to the rivalry.
Two other less high-profile rivalry games include Desert Oasis at Sierra Vista and Centennial at Shadow Ridge. When Desert Oasis opened five years ago, it took most of its students from neighboring Sierra Vista.
While the rivalry games will have high interest in certain Southern Nevada neighborhoods, Bishop Gorman's game against visiting Bergen Catholic of New Jersey will have national appeal. Both teams are ranked high by multiple polls, and the game will be televised by Fox Sports.
Gorman, which is ranked No. 9 by Rivals.com, is playing on television for the third straight game to open the season.
The Gaels are 45-3 over the past four years, with all three defeats coming to a national opponent. Bergen Catholic, which nearly scored 60 points last week and runs a complicated no-huddle offense, could give the Gorman defense fits in becoming the fourth team to notch a win against the Gaels.
Case Keefer and I will keep everyone posted on all the games. Check back later when scores become final to see if your team won.
High school football results from around Southern Nevada:
• Canyon Springs wins rivalry game with neighboring Cheyenne
• Faith Lutheran serves Virgin Valley its first loss of the year
• Moapa Valley wins fourth straight game by more than 30 points
• Four touchdown night from Flanagan helps Mojave beat Sunrise Mountain
• Silverado claims the victory bell back from Foothill
• Las Vegas’ second half rally falls short
• Kurtis Brooks rushes for more than 250 yards as Desert Oasis wins rivalry game
• Big first half carries Cimarron to easy win against Rancho
• Desert Pines chops down Pahrump Valley
• Centennial rolls to easy win against Shadow Ridge
• Chaparral players cherish ‘Cleat Game’ victory, solid start to season
• Dominant offensive line continues to deliver for Boulder City
Ray Brewer can be reached at 990-2662 or [email protected]. Follow Ray on Twitter at twitter.com/raybrewer21.
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