Shadow Ridge High quarterback Coen Nicholas Coloma (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Silverado in the 1st half of their 4A championship game at Allegiant Stadium Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 | 2 a.m.
When the newly constructed class 4A launched in 2021, Shadow Ridge was a favorite to be one of the classification’s best programs.
Gone were the days of competing against Bishop Gorman and Liberty for a state championship, and Shadow Ridge with its misdirection rushing attack would be an immediate contender.
The Mustangs equaled the expectations in reaching the state championship game, where they lost to Silverado. Silverado is the classification’s unquestioned best team, with Shadow Ridge and Coronado — at least for now — a distant second.
Shadow Ridge will host Coronado at 6 p.m. Friday in a league game, with the winner getting the inside track in reaching the state championship game. That’s because the losing team would play Silverado in the state semifinals; the winner would get their crack in the title game.
We’ll take a look at the Coronado-Shadow Ridge clash and the other games on the Week 8 schedule in the weekly picks column. The column posted a 16-1 record last week to improve to 101-18 on the season.
Coronado at Shadow Ridge
Coronado defensive lineman Davion Martinez will be a massive problem for Shadow Ridge to contain, but the Mustangs have the home-field edge and too many weapons in their rushing attack. Shadow Ridge 31, Coronado 26
The Bonanza High football team celebrates after its 20-13 win over Spring Valley in the Banner Game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Spring Valley at Bonanza
Only in Las Vegas is a game for a banner so meaningful. Here’s wishing both teams enjoy the rivalry. Spring Valley 42, Bonanza 12
Green Valley at Liberty
Has Green Valley had the toughest schedule in the class 5A? Liberty 38, Green Valley 7.
Foothill at Arbor View
No upset special here. Arbor View will jump out to a quick lead and coast to league win. Arbor View 45, Foothill 0
Western at Moapa Valley
Moapa Valley and Virgin Valley are taking turns beating Western and Valley. Soon, they’ll play each other in the Hammer Game. Moapa Valley 51, Western 0.
Cheyenne at Silverado
This one, unfortunately, could get ugly. Silverado 62, Cheyenne 0
Desert Oasis at Cimarron-Memorial
This will be a contender for the closest game of the week. Desert Oasis 29, Cimarron-Memorial 24
Mojave at Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista has been massively inconsistent all year. Friday, they play like a team nobody wants to face in the postseason. Sierra Vista 33, Mojave 8
Basic at Del Sol
This is rematch of the 2009 state semifinals, where Basic supporters to this day will tell you the potential game-winning field goal was good — and not wide left. Basic 44, Del Sol 7
Clark at Desert Pines
Props to Clark for agreeing to play this game at the last minute to allow Desert Pines to have a homecoming. Desert Pines 51, Clark 8
Sunrise Mountain at Chaparral
In a coin flip game, I’ll take the best school in Nevada. Chaparral 34, Sunrise Mountain 26
Las Vegas at Durango
Closer than you think. Las Vegas 20, Durango 19
Canyon Springs at Palo Verde
One rule in picking: Never select a team who played Bishop Gorman in the previous week. The Gorman hangover, after all, is tough to cure. Palo Verde 24, Canyon Springs 16.
Centennial at Faith Lutheran
The Crusaders, fresh off a bye week, get back in the win column. Faith Lutheran 41, Centennial 13
Valley at Virgin Valley
Chalk one up for the Bulldogs. Virgin Valley 54, Valley 0
Legacy at Bishop Gorman
Every player who suits up for Legacy on Friday has a chance to get highlights for their college prospect reel. Make the most of the opportunity. Bishop Gorman 62, Legacy 0.
Slam Charter at Boulder City
Boulder City is having one of those special seasons. They won’t be derailed at home. Boulder City 19, Slam 15
