Bonanza football rides running back to opening night win
Members of the Bonanza High School 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, Jaylin Davis, Sencere Mitchell, Adrian Martinez Soto and Alex Tuimaualuga.
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 | 9:34 p.m.
The Bonanza football team had a simple game plan tonight against Valley: Give the ball to running back Jaylin Davis.
“We ran the ball about 95% of the time and he had a bunch of carries,” Bengals coach Keith Jones said.
The strategy worked.
Davis had two touchdowns and more than 100 rushing yards, and the Bengals won their season opener, 14-8. It was the first victory in Week 1 since 2019, Jones said.
“That’s huge for them,” Jones said. “We still have some things to learn about playing a complete game, but this is an excellent start. It’s huge to say we got our first win.”
Alex Tuimaualuga “was a monster on defense,” Jones said. “He was just ridiculous. All over the field.”
Gavin Forgue sealed the win for Bonanza with a late interception.