High school sports had some exciting games and standout performances on Thursday. In football, Khy Harris from Centennial had an impressive game with 178 yards and four touchdowns, leading his team to a 36-28 victory over Las Vegas. Romero Lujan from Western also had a strong showing, rushing for 212 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-7 win against Rancho. Thaddeus Thatcher from Arbor View completed 15 of 22 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns in a close 31-28 win over Liberty. De’shaun Tolever of Clark made an impact with a 50-yard touchdown reception and an interception return for a score in a 42-6 win over Sunrise Mountain. AJ Williams from Mojave contributed to his team’s 32-21 win over Losee with two touchdown passes and a touchdown catch.
In other football games, Arbor View defeated Liberty 31-28, Bishop Gorman dominated Desert Pines with a 61-0 victory, and Canyon Springs had a big win over Valley with a score of 54-6. Chaparral pulled off a 14-7 win against Spring Valley, and Cimarron-Memorial beat Cheyenne 21-6. Coronado defeated Foothill 29-15, and Desert Oasis won 35-6 against Durango. Faith Lutheran had a strong showing with a 55-15 win over Palo Verde, while Green Valley defeated Silverado 35-14. Laughlin secured a 40-14 victory over Beaver Dam, and Moapa Valley won 27-7 against Virgin Valley. Pahrump Valley defeated Boulder City 55-20, Shadow Ridge shut out Sierra Vista with a 42-0 win, and Western emerged victorious with a 42-7 win over Rancho.
In boys soccer, Arbor View won 3-0 against Green Valley, Boulder City defeated Pahrump Valley 5-1, and Coronado had an 8-0 win over Sunrise Mountain. Desert Oasis edged out Clark with a 2-1 victory, and Foothill secured a 4-1 win against Bonanza. Las Vegas triumphed over Bishop Gorman with a 4-1 win, Liberty dominated Spring Valley with a 9-1 victory, and Palo Verde narrowly won 2-1 against Eldorado. Sierra Vista defeated Shadow Ridge 3-1, and Tech had an impressive 8-0 win over Sky Pointe. The Meadows won 2-1 against Mater East, while Valley secured a 3-1 victory over Legacy.
In girls soccer, Cimarron-Memorial won 1-0 against Palo Verde, and Mojave had a 4-0 victory over Mater East. In girls volleyball, Centennial won 3-0 against Desert Oasis, GV Christian defeated Needles 3-0, and Liberty Baptist won 3-0 against Beaver Dam. Moapa Valley emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over Virgin Valley, while Pahrump Valley defeated Losee 3-0, and Palo Verde won a close match 3-2 against Liberty.
In boys tennis, The Meadows won 14-4 against Reno in the Class 4A state semifinals, while Spanish Springs defeated Foothill 10-8. In the Class 3A state semifinals, Boulder City won 10-2 against Truckee, and South Tahoe secured an 11-2 victory over Pahrump Valley. In girls tennis, Spanish Springs won 13-5 against Doral Academy in the Class 4A state semifinals, and Bishop Manogue defeated The Meadows 10-8. In the Class 3A state semifinals, Truckee won 13-2 against Cimarron-Memorial, and Boulder City emerged victorious with a 10-2 win over North Valleys.
Overall, Thursday’s high school sports games showcased some impressive talent and exciting matchups across various sports. Fans can look forward to more thrilling games and standout performances as the season continues.
