Chaparral players celebrate defeating Eldorado 52-14 in the Cleat Game at Chaparral High School in Las Vegas on Friday, September 14.
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 | 2 a.m.
It’s one of the most notable high school football games of the season in Las Vegas.
The Cleat Game between Chaparral and Eldorado has been played since the 1970s, when Los Angeles Rams great Merlin Olsen donated his cleat for the game. The cleat is bronzed and given to the winning team to store in its trophy case until the following year.
Our weekly prep football picks column predicts the rivalry game and others on the Week 3 slate. The column has a 19-5 record after two weeks, including going 6-4 last week.
Cleat Game: Chaparral at Eldorado
This Chaparral graduate is picking with his heart. Chaparral 29, Eldorado 22
Coronado at Cimarron-Memorial
Coronado is ready to make a statement after delayed start to season. Coronado 28, Cimarron-Memorial 7.
Damonte Ranch at Faith Lutheran
In Vegas vs. Reno, always take the home team. Faith Lutheran 31, Damonte Ranch 19
Boulder City at Moapa Valley
Moapa Valley is the team to beat in the class 3A. Moapa Valley 32, Boulder City 15
Canyon Springs at Desert Pines
Canyon Springs has the toughest schedule in town. Desert Pines 43, Canyon Springs 0
Liberty at Foothill
Defending state champ Liberty is playing its third game, and Foothill its first. Liberty 44, Foothill 0
Green Valley at Palo Verde
Been high on the Gators all season. No reason to stop. Green Valley 37, Palo Verde 13
Bonanza at Basic
Wolf Pack show why it is a class 4A contender. Basic 34, Bonanza 8
Legacy at Centennial
I might be too loyal to the Bulldogs. Centennial 23, Legacy 12
Slam at Valley
The Vikings “win the day” in home opener. Valley 26, Slam 13
Spring Valley at Rancho
Spring Valley wins another game because of its defense. Spring Valley 20, Rancho 2.
Del Sol at Cheyenne
Chalk one up for the Dragons. Del Sol 30, Cheyenne 7
Clark at Sunrise Mountain
Did you see what the Chargers did last week? They roll again. Clark 33, Sunrise Mountain 7.
Bishop Gorman at Miami Central
Tough spot on the road for the Gaels. Miami Central 28, Bishop Gorman 24.
