Here are some of the top performances for the week of Sept. 16 to 21
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Several games around the valley were decided in the final minutes Friday, which made for an exciting night,
The Patriots led 12-0 in the first half and twice after halftime but couldn’t hold on in a 36-33 loss to Libery (Arizona) at home Friday night.
The annual High School Athletics Participation survey puts Nevada’s number at 48,503, the most since it began in 1971. That’s a jump of 5,450 from the 2017-18 school year.
The Chargers’ defense has been the catalyst of the team’s 3-1 start, and it will face a Spring Valley team in the Southwest League opener that has struggled offensively.
The Durango Fall Classic, a 64-team event with a mix of schools from the valley and others from all over the country, will be played at four schools Friday and Saturday.
The Crusaders’ football coach said the emails included screenshots of plays and formations Mountain Pointe (Arizona) planned to use. Fox said he responded by saying, “I don’t believe in cheating.”
The Aggies finally prevailed 38-32 Friday night by scoring on their overtime drive, then stopping the potent Longhorns’ passing attack on fourth down.
Micah Bowens threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and the Gaels ended their nonleague schedule with a road win over Lone Peak (Utah) on Saturday.
Bishop Gorman’s game against Lone Peak (Utah) headlines valley high school football games this weekend.
Defenses are scrambling to figure out how to deal with some of the valley’s most explosive quarterback-wide receiver tandems.
The Crusaders have dominated each of their seven opponents, outscoring them 40-1 in a perfect start that has garnered them national attention.
Here’s a look at this week’s coaches polls in boys and girls soccer.
De’Andre Washington rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, but the Aggies lost to Hamilton on Friday night in Chandler, Arizona.
DJ Uiagalelei, the nation’s top-ranked quarterback, threw an 80-yard touchdown pass on the game’s first play to lead third-ranked St. John Bosco past the Patriots.