Mojave rallies to force OT, beat Virgin Valley
Members of the Mojave 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, D’Terrion Bowman, Avondre Smith, Jamaari Williams, Justin Blakeley and Arthur “AJ” Williams.
Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 | 10:49 p.m.
The Mojave football team trailed Virgin Valley 16-0 with about eight minutes to play Friday night, but rallied to force overtime and won, 24-23.
“That was a confidence builder,” coach Wes Pacheco said.
Peyton Parnell had a rushing touchdown in overtime for the Rattlers and Ja’Laun Miller’s 2-point conversion run was the winning points.
Antwan Hawkins also scored for Mojave.