Members of the Sierra Vista High School football team are pictured during the Las Vegas Sun’s high school football media day at the Red Rock Resort on July 26, 2022. They include, from left, Tarrance Masnica, Akela Kahaleanu and Reese Pasion.
Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 | 9:45 p.m.
Jerron Baker returned an interception for a touchdown, highlighting a stout night for Sierra Vista's defense in a 6-0 home win against Legacy on Friday.
The upset victory was a great starting point for new Mountain Lions coach Devin Jones.
"I thought defense played one hell of a game," Jones said. "I think our boys stepped up when we needed to."
Jones said he was expecting Week 1 jitters, and that's what happened on offense. He said there were a number of dropped passes that could've put Sierra Vista ahead by a larger margin.
Running backs Omari Evans and Reese Paison carried a run-heavy offense that dictated the pace.
Jones is tasked with revitalizing a Sierra Vista program that has had a rough go the past two years. The Mountain Lions went 0-10 in 2019, but recorded just four wins last season.
Getting a win over a competitive Longhorns team is a good start, Jones said.
Sierra Vista will try to start 2-0 for the first time since 2016 when it hosts rival Durango.
"We'll enjoy tonight," Jones said, "but we've got to get ready for next week."
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