Desert Pines defense stops 2-point conversion in final seconds to beat Centennial
Members of the Desert Pines 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, Steve Manuma, Lone Solomon and Gabriel Gough.
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 | 11:22 p.m.
Sophomore Marcus Williams rushed for more than 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns tonight for the Desert Pines football team in a 34-33 win over visiting Centennial.
The Jaguars’ Miller Johnathan, Michael Taylor and Elijah Newcomb combined to make a tackle with about 20 seconds to play on a Centennial 2-point conversion attempt to seal the win, coach Jose Flores said.
Taylor, who also plays tight end, had a first half touchdown. He and Newcomb are both freshmen.
“It was a huge win,” Flores said. “I think our school needed it; our community needed it. It puts a stamp on all the hard work this summer and that good things are happening.”
Isaiah Te’o added two rushing scores for the Jaguars.