High School Football Picks: Week 5
Green Valley football head coach Bill Powell walks along the side line during the first half of the annual Henderson Bowl against Basic at Basic High School in Henderson Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 | 2 a.m.
League games begin this week for some high school programs teams throughout Southern Nevada.
The picks column — like those teams opening conference play — is starting to hit its stride.
The column went 14-5 last week and stands at 48-25 for the season. Here’s a look at Week 5:
American Fork (Utah) at Liberty
Liberty won’t be able to slow down American Fork’s offense. American Fork 38, Liberty 19
Orange Lutheran (Calif.) at Bishop Gorman
Gorman has a Mater Dei hangover and again starts slow. However, this time the Gaels rally for a win. Gorman 23, Orange Lutheran 21
Faith Lutheran at Shadow Ridge
Anyone have a coin? Faith Lutheran 25, Shadow Ridge 23
Del Sol at Chaparral
Back-to-back wins for my Cowboys. Chaparral 19, Del Sol 9
Desert Pines at Las Vegas
Jaguars are the kings of the eastside. Desert Pines 29, Las Vegas 8
Clark at Foothill
Foothill is a step up in competition for Clark. Foothill 37, Clark 11
Desert Oasis at Sunrise Mountain
I’m riding the Miners one more week. Sunrise Mountain 27, Desert Oasis 22
Basic at Palo Verde
Basic won’t let one get away this week. Basic 30, Palo Verde 20
Green Valley at Legacy
Don’t call this an upset. Green Valley 23, Legacy 20
Spring Valley at Valley
With realignment, this is now a league game. Spring Valley 43, Valley 0
Sierra Vista at Silverado
Sierra Vista wins its second straight game. Sierra Vista 24, Silverado 19
Bonanza at Cheyenne
Cheyenne had two weeks to prepare for the league opener. Cheyenne 25, Bonanza 15
Western at Mojave
Mojave is better than I gave them credit for at the beginning of the season. Mojave 44, Western 0
Centennial at Durango
Centennial finally breaks into the win column. Centennial 21, Durango 12
Cimarron-Memorial at Somerset Losee
Somerset Losee can’t be stopped. Somerset Losee 41, Cimarron-Memorial 12
Virgin Valley at Democracy Prep
Virgin Valley gets back on track. Virgin Valley 43, Democracy Prep 6
Slam Nevada at Pahrump
Remember, it’s not easy for Las Vegas teams to win in Pahrump. Slam Nevada 30, Pahrump 27
Mater East at Boulder City
Chalk one up for the Eagles of Boulder City. Boulder City 30, Mater East 19