Strong second half lifts Moapa Valley over Cimarron-Memorial
Members of the Moapa Valley 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, Garen Staley, Talon Schraft and Gavyn Fredrick.
Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 | 11:02 p.m.
The Moapa Valley football team held visiting Cimarron-Memorial scoreless Friday night in the second half of a 48-20 win.
Defensive end Keith Staton intercepted a deflected pass and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown to spark the defensive effort.
Moapa Valley gave up a kickoff return in the first half and struggled containing Cimarron’s short passing game, Pirates coach Brent Lewis said.
“We challenged (the players) a little bit at halftime,” Lewis said.
Quarterback Talon Schraft rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries, and Mateo Bradshaw had 13 carries for 116 yards and a touchdown.
Schraft also threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Damon Bevan, while Caden Rawson rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown.