Louden Cahill made a great play in the game between Basic and Foothill, helping Basic secure a 39-29 victory. His touchdown reception and 60-yard interception return were crucial in the win. Elijah Jones also contributed with two rushing touchdowns, while Jayveon Rose added another for the Wolves. Basic now has a record of 2-6 and will face Bishop Gorman on October 18th.
Foothill, on the other hand, is now 5-2 for the season and will play against Liberty on the same day. Liberty, coming off a 38-14 victory over Desert Pines, will be looking to continue their winning streak. Ezra Sanelivi played a key role in the game with two rushing touchdowns for the Patriots.
In another game, Palo Verde defeated Sierra Vista with a score of 22-0. De’Anthony Thompson’s performance stood out as he scored a touchdown on offense and also made an interception and forced a fumble on defense. Bryant Johnson and Colten Thresher also made significant contributions to Palo Verde’s victory.
Las Vegas secured a 36-22 win over Sunrise Mountain, thanks to Chris Boddy’s three rushing touchdowns. The Wildcats now have a record of 6-2 and will face Durango next. Canyon Springs also emerged victorious with a 20-6 win over Chaparral, with Bakari Wilson scoring two rushing touchdowns for the Pioneers.
Mojave continued their winning streak with a 24-0 victory over Cheyenne, achieving their sixth shutout of the season. Damari Fairley’s two interceptions were instrumental in the Rattlers’ win. Del Sol narrowly defeated Cadence 28-27, with Michael Jenkins rushing for 150 yards and a touchdown for the Dragons.
Losee dominated Rancho with a 42-7 victory, led by Kieran Daniel’s impressive performance with 140 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Western secured their first victory in over two years by defeating Bonanza 48-27, with Kawikakekona Ogawa scoring four rushing touchdowns for the Warriors.
In other games, Virgin Valley defeated SLAM Academy 26-16, while Democracy Prep beat Boulder City 20-0. Moapa Valley outscored Pahrump Valley 49-35, and Sloan Canyon emerged victorious over The Meadows with a score of 52-14.
Overall, it was an action-packed week of high school football games with several standout performances and exciting victories. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matchups in the upcoming games.