As the high school football regular season comes to a close, there are some crucial factors to consider for teams vying for league titles and playoff seeding. Three league titles are up for grabs, and there are key matchups in the top divisions that will determine the playoff picture. Most games will be played on Thursday due to the Nevada Day holiday.
In the Class 5A Division III Southern League, Las Vegas High and Centennial are set to face off in a game that will decide the league champion. Las Vegas High, with a record of 7-2, 4-0, can clinch the title with a win. On the other hand, Centennial, at 3-5, 3-1, needs a win and a loss by Durango to secure the championship. If both Centennial and Durango win, it would result in a three-way tie for the league title.
Las Vegas quarterback Tanner Vibabul has been a standout player for the Wildcats, leading the team in both passing and rushing. Centennial, the defending 4A state champions, is looking to claim the 5A Division III title in their first season in the new division.
In other classifications, teams are jockeying for playoff seeding and positioning. In the 5A Division I, Bishop Gorman is in control of the league, while Arbor View, Liberty, and Coronado are battling for the second and third place spots. Faith Lutheran has already secured the Southern League title in the 5A Division II, but the race for the second spot is still up for grabs.
The Class 4A Desert League title will be decided when Losee and Mojave face off in a highly anticipated matchup. Both teams have won eight straight games and are tied for the league lead. Mojave’s defense will be tested against Losee’s strong running attack, led by standout senior AJ Tuitele.
In the Class 3A Southern League, rivals Moapa Valley and Virgin Valley are locked in a three-way tie for first place with SLAM Academy. The outcome of the “Hammer Game” between Moapa Valley and Virgin Valley will play a crucial role in determining the league champion. Virgin Valley holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over SLAM Academy, while SLAM Academy has the edge over Moapa Valley.
The stakes are high as teams enter the final week of the regular season, with playoff implications and league titles on the line. Fans can expect exciting matchups and intense competition as teams battle for postseason positioning.
