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March 19, 2024

High School Football Picks: Week 11

There’s no more margin for error for local high school football teams.

It’s playoff time. State champions will be crowned by the time the brackets that get under way this Friday night wrap up in a month.

Check below to see which teams Ray Brewer and Case Keefer see advancing past the first round.

The week of October 26

Brewer's Picks
Last Week
14-2 (.875)
Season:
129-28 (.822)

Brewer vs. Keefer

Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and
Case Keefer attempt to pick
the winning team from prep contests
across the Las Vegas area.

Keefer's Picks
Last Week
12-4 (.750)
Season:
121-36 (.771)

Don’t count out the Wolves. Another close game with C-Springs.
Canyon Springs 33, Basic 23

Pioneers have a few more playmakers.
Canyon Springs 27, Basic 21

Gators won’t wait until second half to blow game open.
Green Valley 50, Valley 0

Gators glide in this one.
Green Valley 34, Valley 10

Closer than you think.
Foothill 24, Las Vegas 19

Still can't fathom Foothill's collapse last week.
Foothill 27, Las Vegas 13

Happy Eldo gets a playoff game. Upset it’s not in the 3A where it belongs.
Liberty 52, Eldorado 0

Patriots could name their score if they wanted.
Liberty 49, Eldorado 0

I used to love this rivalry game.
Bishop Gorman 54, Palo Verde 0

Gaels could name score if they wanted.
Bishop Gorman 49, Palo Verde 0

Faith Lutheran starts fast, set ups showdown in semifinals with Gorman.
Faith Lutheran 33, Durango 13

Don't be surprised if the Trailblazers give the Crusaders a minor scare.
Faith Lutheran 34, Durango 21

Legacy’s big, physical for Mountain Lions.
Legacy 42, Sierra Vista 20

Won't be decided until the fourth quarter.
Legacy 28, Sierra Vista 24

Arbor View runs for 400 yards.
Arbor View 50, Spring Valley 0

Aggies could name their score if they wanted.
Arbor View 49, Spring Valley 0

Desert Pines won’t be challenged until it faces a team from the Reno area.
Desert Pines 44, Del Sol 19

Team with no league wins in the playoffs? Huh?
Desert Pines 44, Del Sol 14

Tough to beat Pirates in Overton.
Moapa Valley 20, Sunrise Mountain 16

Nothing would surprise me in game between inconsistent teams.
Moapa Valley 26, Sunrise Mountain 21

Can’t pick against my Cowboys.
Chaparral 24, Mojave 22

Feels like a toss-up to me, so I'll go with the higher seed.
Mojave 21, Chaparral 20

Perkins, Bulldogs have another 50-point effort.
Virgin Valley 52, Pahrump Valley 12

Good draw for the Bulldogs in the playoffs.
Virgin Valley 36, Pahrump Valley 15

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