Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002 | 9:15 a.m.
Sun Statewide Football Top 10
Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and the Sparks Tribune
It's handoff time here at prep picks central. After more than four seasons of dead-on accuracy, it's time for me to ride off into the sunset (and the Sun's Accent department, where I will cover the local music scene). Adam Candee, the Sun's new high school sports writer, will get thrown into the fire in this space beginning next week.
This week's predictions are a combo effort. And, of course, any incorrect picks are the other guy's fault. Friday's Games PALO VERDE (2-1) at GREEN VALLEY (0-3), 7 p.m.
With losses to Snow Canyon (Utah) and ranked Centennial and Las Vegas squads, the Gators must be the state's best winless team. Unfortunately for Green Valley, it doesn't get any easier this week, with a steadily improving Panther team paying a visit.
Palo Verde 20, Green Valley 14
DESERT PINES (3-0) at CHEYENNE (3-0), 7 p.m.
They say speed kills, so expect to see two very tired defenses when this one's over. If Jags' QB Marcel Johnson continues to take pressure off RB Cornell Johnson, the Shields might be overmatched.
Desert Pines 28, Cheyenne 25
BISHOP GORMAN (1-2) at CENTENNIAL (3-0), 7 p.m.
Hardly what the doctor ordered for the struggling Gaels. The Bulldogs may be the area's hottest team.
Centennial 31, Bishop Gorman 13
CHAPARRAL (2-1) at BASIC (2-1), 7 p.m.
The Cowboys appear to have righted their ship, but the Wolves' offense is on a roll.
Basic 27, Chaparral 16
CORONADO (2-1) at SIERRA VISTA (2-1), 7 p.m.
The Cougars owned their first-year peers in two meetings last year, but this one should be much closer.
Coronado 14, Sierra Vista 12
CIMARRON-MEMORIAL (1-2) at ELDORADO (0-3), 7 p.m.
With Las Vegas and Desert Pines in the rearview mirror, look for the Spartans to take out their frustrations here.
Cimarron 28, Eldorado 6
RANCHO (1-2) at BONANZA (1-2), 7 p.m.
These teams combined to give up 102 points last week.
Rancho 24, Bonanza 21
DURANGO (1-2) at MOJAVE (0-3), 7 p.m.
The Blazers have lost two games by three combined points.
Durango 33, Mojave 7
WESTERN (1-2) at FOOTHILL (3-0), 7 p.m.
The Falcons haven't missed a beat since losing their starting QB.
Foothill 35, Western 6
CLARK (1-2) at VALLEY (0-3), 7 p.m.
The Vikings have scored just 13 points in three weeks.
Clark 19, Valley 7
SILVERADO (1-2) at CHULA VISTA (Calif.) (1-1), 7 p.m.
After a 54-0 shellacking at the hands of Bonita Vista (Calif.) last week, the out-of-town rule certainly applies to the Skyhawks again.
Chula Vista 42, Silverado 10
LAS VEGAS (3-0) at LEUZINGER (Calif.) (1-1), 7 p.m.
The state's No. 1 ranking trumps the out-of-town rule.
Las Vegas 20, Leuzinger 17
Last week's record: 10-2. Season record: 25-10 (.714)
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