Prep football: This week’s picks

Patriots are a playoff contender in the Southeast.
Liberty 23, Basic 20

Basic's been playing well, but Liberty is better.
Liberty 31, Basic 27

Silverado's defense too much for Cougs.
Silverado 24, Coronado 0

Reeling Skyhawks pick up a big win.
Silverado 22, Coronado 14

It's not pretty, but Dragons are victorious.
Del Sol 33, Foothill 29

Del Sol continues to dominate in the Southeast.
Del Sol 42, Foothill 18

My Cowboys won't be denied.
Chaparral 32, Rancho 23

Rancho is still in a building mode.
Chaparral 30, Rancho 17

Eldorado stays perfect in league.
Eldorado 34, Desert Pines 12

Sundevils making some noise in the Northeast.
Eldorado 27, Desert Pines 17

Las Vegas gets revenge for last year's upset.
Las Vegas 33, Valley 16

Wildcats have this game marked on their calendar.
Las Vegas 41, Valley 20

Gorman coach Altshuler calls off dogs by halftime.
Gorman 52, Clark 0

Gaels have no problem against the Chargers.
Gorman 48, Clark 7

Pahrump overmatched against Southwest opponents.
Durango 39, Pahrump 12

The Trailblazers happily pick on the league newcomer.
Durango 24, Pahrump 8

Spring Valley has the talent to be a force.
Spring Valley 32, Sierra Vista 8

Grizzlies rebound from tough loss to Gorman.
Spring Valley 41, Sierra Vista 13

Bonanza stay perfect in the Southwest.
Bonanza 21, Western 12

Bonanza's making its case to be a playoff team.
Bonanza 28, Western 17

Cheyenne too athletic for Bulldogs.
Cheyenne 33, Centennial 7

Two different styles on offense, but this one comes down to defense.
Cheyenne 28, Centennial 24

Mojave might not win a game this year.
Shadow Ridge 18, Mojave 6

Shadow Ridge makes use of home field to eke out a win.
Shadow Ridge 22, Mojave 12

Arbor View continues to impress.
Arbor View 22, Legacy 15

Legacy stays unbeaten in an upset.
Legacy 24, Arbor View 23

Palo Verde won't be challenged again until playoffs.
Palo Verde 34, Cimarron 7

Spartans might be too young to know they're not supposed to win this one.
Cimarron 24, Palo Verde 20

Green Valley's win streak reaches three.
Green Valley 30, Canyon Spring 18

The Pioneers have fallen far from last year.
Green Valley 34, Canyon Springs 15

Virgin Valley is 3A powerhouse.
Virgin Valley 34, Faith Lutheran 16

Faith Lutheran has the Bulldogs number in the regular season.
Faith Lutheran 28, Virgin Valley 21