The regular season has come to a close for many Nevada high school football teams, with several league title races going down to the wire and impacting playoff seeding. Now, all eyes are on the postseason as the playoffs kick off this Friday with league quarterfinals in various divisions.
In the Class 5A Division II and III Southern League, as well as the 4A Desert and Mountain League, the playoffs are set to begin with some exciting matchups. Teams like Faith Lutheran, Centennial, Las Vegas High, Mojave, and Spring Valley have secured first-round byes, giving them some extra time to rest and prepare for the postseason battles.
One of the standout games with playoff implications was the race for the 5A Division III Southern title. Centennial managed to pull off a thrilling 36-28 victory against Las Vegas High, securing the league title with a strong finish to their season. This win was particularly impressive as Centennial had started the season 0-4 before turning things around and winning four of their last five games.
Across the other leagues, teams like Arbor View, Bishop Gorman, Faith Lutheran, Legacy, and Shadow Ridge have also clinched playoff spots and are gearing up for some intense matchups. The competition is fierce, with teams jockeying for position and looking to make a statement in the postseason.
Looking ahead to the playoff action, there are some exciting matchups to watch out for. Green Valley will host Palo Verde, while Sierra Vista will play at Shadow Ridge in the 5A Division II Southern League quarterfinals. Legacy will face off against Silverado in another quarterfinal matchup, promising some intense battles on the field.
In the 5A Division III Southern League quarterfinals, Durango will host Clark, and Desert Oasis will take on Sunrise Mountain. In the 4A Desert League quarterfinals, Western will play at Cheyenne, while Rancho will face off against Losee in another exciting matchup.
As the playoffs get underway, fans can expect some thrilling games and intense competition as teams battle it out for a shot at the championship title. With so much talent on display and so many teams hungry for victory, the postseason promises to be an exciting and action-packed affair for high school football fans across Nevada.