Las Vegas Sun

April 28, 2024

Valley gains confidence with win over Western

2023 Las Vegas Sun High School Football Media Day

Christopher DeVargas

Members of the Valley High School football team are pictured during the Las Vegas Sun’s high school football media day at the Red Rock Resort on July 20, 2023. They include, from left, Dominick Hopkins, Michael McCord and Kyndell Rooks.

Deion Brooks had a 70-yard touchdown run on a reverse for the Valley football team Friday night in a 32-6 win over Western in the season opener for both schools.

“We dominated up front on the line of scrimmage,” Valley coach CJ Jordan said.

Samere Ellis and Michael McCord also scored for the Vikings, who had a 1-8 record in 2022 — including being shut out in four straight games. But, the first-year coach Jordan says this year is different.

“The win gives them confidence that the hard work does pay off,” the coach said.