Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Jordan Norwood leads Cimarron-Memorial to win over Boulder City

Las Vegas Sun's HSFB Media Day Team Portraits

Christopher DeVargas

Members of the Cimarron-Memorial High School football team are pictured during the Las Vegas Sun’s high school football media day at the Red Rock Resort on July 24, 2019. They include, from left, Jose Carrasco, Michael Overland and Jordan Norwood.

Cimarron-Memorial senior Jordan Norwood picked up where he left off last season as one of the top running backs in town to lead the Spartans to a big opening night win on the road.

Cimarron beat Boulder City 31-19 behind 241 yards and two touchdowns on Norwood’s 25 carries. Junior DeShawn Griffin also added a score on the ground for the Spartans while junior Tonikos Parks had seven carries for 52 yards.

Cimarron got its passing game to produce too. Junior quarterback Branden Smith had 131 total yards, throwing for two touchdowns.

Jose Carrasco was his favorite target, as he drug in six catches for 62 yards and a touchdown. A’Naya Davidson had four receptions, while Ja’Zhon White caught one pass.

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