Prep football: This week’s picks

Cheyenne coach Anthony finally tops Palo Verde.
Cheyenne 31, Palo Verde 26

The first game in league play could decide the Northeast Division winner.
Palo Verde 21, Cheyenne 20

This is an easy one as Wolves roll.
Basic 35, Coronado 12

Coronado uses home field advantage to get past Wolves.
Coronado 17, Basic 14

Gators snap two-game skid by taking Southeast opener.
Green Valley 23, Foothill 19

Green Valley puts the bite on Foothill for the victory.
Green Valley 28, Foothill 17

Neighborhood rivalry turns into lopsided win for the Skyhawks.
Silverado 48, Liberty 12

Silverado begins its run at the division crown.
Silverado 45, Liberty 10

Chaparral start Northeast play with win.
Chaparral 30, Canyon Springs 16

DeShawn Stewart has career day in Pioneers’ win.
Canyon Springs 43, Chaparral 15

The Vikings score more than 40 points for the third straight week.
Valley 43, Eldorado 29

Valley’s bruising running game gives the Vikes a league win.
Valley 24, Eldorado 20

Las Vegas High pulls starter by halftime.
Las Vegas 50, Desert Pines 12

Wildcats continue to show why they’re the pride of the Northeast.
Las Vegas 42, Desert Pines 20

Clark picks good time for season’s first win.
Clark 15, Spring Valley 14

Spring Valley shines in home opener against Clark.
Spring Valley 38, Clark 13

Gaels simply too much for Trailblazers.
Gorman 47, Durango 0

Gorman should score on every drive against Durango’s defense.
Gorman 52, Durango 10

Pahrump should still be in the 3A.
Bonanza 30, Pahrump Valley 0

Bonanza welcomes Pahrump Valley to the Southwest by routing the Trojans.
Bonanza 33, Pahrump Valley 14

Sierra Vista’s Akil Sharp shows why he’s a Division I prospect.
Sierra Vista 25, Western 23

Warriors can’t contain Akil Sharp as Mountain Lions roll.
Sierra Vista 31, Western 20

Arbor View makes statement in league opener.
Arbor View 35, Mojave 0

Arbor View shows it’s a legitimate Northwest contender.
Arbor View 40, Mojave 21

Northwest Division opener for both schools is low-scoring.
Centennial 13, Legacy 7

Legacy’s greatly improved, but not enough to top Bulldogs.
Centennial 28, Legacy 21

Cimarron takes second straight.
Cimarron 31, Shadow Ridge 6

Cimarron flexes its offensive muscles in defeating the Mustangs.
Cimarron 36, Shadow Ridge 17

Del Sol is still one of the valley’s top teams.
Del Sol 40, Rancho 12

Del Sol cruises against young Rams squad.
Del Sol 44, Rancho 16

Virgin Valley should win 3A state title. It rolls Diamondbacks.
Virgin Valley 40, Desert Oasis 0

Virgin Valley may be a 3A school, but they’ll have few problems with Desert Oasis.
Virgin Valley 28, Desert Oasis 10