High School Football Picks: Week 1
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Members of the Slam! Nevada football team are pictured during the Las Vegas Sun's high school football media day at the Red Rock Resort on July 23, 2024. They include, from left, Alex Garcia, Carlos Valadez and Damien Neil.
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 | 2 a.m.
Projecting the outcome of high school football games in Southern Nevada is a weekly tradition at the Las Vegas Sun.
And we love that our analysis is talked about by players and coaches, some of whom plaster it on the locker room walls for motivation.
The picks are usually pretty accurate. The column went 174-27 last year — an amazing 87%.
The picks:
Kahuku Hawaii at Bishop Gorman
Kahuku has to battle the time change, Las Vegas heat and Gorman’s star-studded roster. Easy opening night win for the Gaels. Gorman 43, Kahuku 8
Palo Verde at Las Vegas
A rematch of the 2004 state title game will have the same result — Palo Verde beats Las Vegas. Palo Verde 23, Las Vegas 11
Basic at Legacy
Legacy returns a lot of its state title team, including Division I prospect Dominic Oliver. Always take the team with the best player on the field. Legacy 29, Basic 18
Foothill vs. Slam Nevada
Speaking of the best players on the field theory, Slam’s Damien Nevil, who rushed for nearly 2,000 yards as a junior, will be a difference maker for Slam against Foothill. Slam 31, Foothill 22
Boulder City at Valley
Chalk up an opening-night win for the Eagles of Boulder City. Boulder City 38, Valley 15
Durango at Moapa Valley
It’s tough to travel to Overton and beat the Pirates. Moapa Valley 34, Durango 8
Desert Hills (Utah) at Faith Lutheran
The St. George school has a strong running game with Tytan Mason (30 touchdowns last year) and will control the clock for a slim victory. Desert Hills 23, Faith Lutheran 20
Virgin Valley at Losee
Losee was a few plays away from playing for the Class 4A state title last season. This could be the year. Losee 32, Virgin Valley 17
Del Sol at Desert Oasis
Desert Oasis is further along at this stage of the season than Del Sol. Desert Oasis 30, Del Sol 0
Canyon Springs at Carson City
Canyon Springs would win if this game was being played in North Las Vegas. Traveling to Carson City won’t be easy. Carson City 19, Canyon Springs 8