Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 | 11:54 a.m.
League play begins this week for many high school football programs in Southern Nevada.
Here’s hoping this week’s picks turn out better than last week’s selections, which went 11-5.
There were a few laughers, including my pick of previously unbeaten Desert Oasis over Shadow Ridge. Shadow Ridge scored 70 points in a blowout win to help bring the overall record of the picks column to 51-14.
Let’s take a look at Week 6:
Del Sol at Durango
Durango takes care of business in television game. Durango 45, Del Sol 12
Basic at Green Valley
Green Valley turns this rivalry game into a blowout. Green Valley 38, Basic 13
Arbor View at Bishop Gorman
Gorman takes out its frustrations on Arbor View. Gorman 50, Arbor View 7
Coronado at Bonanza
Coronado makes quick work of the Bengals. Coronado 41, Bonanza 0
Cheyenne at Cimarron-Memorial
In a low-scoring affair, Cimarron wins the Duel in the Desert. Cimarron 9, Cheyenne 6
Centennial at Desert Pines
Desert Pines doesn’t run out of gas this week. Desert Pines 38, Centennial 13
Clark at Las Vegas
Las Vegas hands Clark its first defeat of the season. Las Vegas 31, Clark 27
Canyon Springs at Legacy
This Canyon Springs team has no quit. Canyon Springs 23, Legacy 19
Faith Lutheran at Liberty
Liberty is absolutely crushing local competition. Liberty 43, Faith Lutheran 13
Foothill at Palo Verde
Everyone sing after me, “We are the Foothill Falcons.” Foothill 29, Palo Verde 24
Spring Valley at Mojave
Chalk one up for the Grizzles defense. Spring Valley 19, Mojave 13
Moapa Valley at Rancho
This, unfortunately, is a mismatch for many reasons. Moapa Valley 47, Rancho 0
Shadow Ridge at Sierra Vista
I’m back on the Shadow Ridge bandwagon. Shadow Ridge 44, Sierra Vista 6
Desert Oasis at Sunrise Mountain
The Diamondbacks bounce back after being humbled last week. Desert Oasis 44, Sunrise Mountain 12
Pahrump Valley at Boulder City
I would have picked Pahrump if they were at home. Boulder City 20, Pahrump 18
Slam Academy at Virgin Valley
Gavin Brown throws for five touchdowns for Virgin Valley. Virgin Valley 35, Slam 13
Western at Valley
Valley opens league play with a victory. Valley 23, Western 16